• Students only need to be registered once. Since we are above 10% as a school, students will remain on the list on a weekly basis.
• If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, per CDC Guidelines, the child should wait 90 days prior to testing again. Please remind your student or email the school to have your child removed from the list.

Can you believe we are almost HALFWAY through our Kids Heart Challenge program?! Newton Bateman students are having SO much fun learning the different ways to have happy and healthy hearts! Has you student jumped on board with our heart hero explorers?! Take the challenge to keep your heart healthy HERE and earn your free reminder wristband right away!

Be sure to complete Finn’s Mission so you can be a lifesaver!

This year, in conjunction with our school's 100th year, our Bateman Mile will be a 100-mile challenge!  Participants walk or run a total of 99 miles between February 8th and May 17th (average of 1 mile per day).  The culminating event will take place on May 18th when all participants will complete the 100th mile together at Bateman.  The event on May 18th will include additional outdoor activities and games.
 

Participants will need to do the following:

• complete a simple pledge form which will include information about ordering a t-shirt

• download, print, and track their miles using a 100-mile tracker

• miles are to be completed outside of school time

• 2,000 steps = 1 mile

• bring their completed tracker page to the event on May 18
  
  

Join us for a Dine to Donate with Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria on Monday, February 21. Two locations!  Please mention Bateman or use promo code FUNDBB22 when ordering online or via the Malnati’s App. *No 3rd Party Vendors for ordering/delivery

Lou Malnati’s Lincoln Square
11:00AM - 10:00PM
LUNCH & DINNER
4340 N Lincoln Ave | 773-654-4000
*Dine-in, Take out or Delivery
https://www.loumalnatis.com/chicago-lincoln-square-north-center

Lou Malnati’s Old Irving
4pm-9pm
3986 N Avondale Ave | 773-270-8330
*Take out and Delivery ONLY
https://www.loumalnatis.com/chicago-old-irving-six-corners

SAVE THE DATE: Dine to Donate at Chipotle
Wednesday, March 9th from 4pm-8pm

Join us for a Dine to Donate with Chipotle [3227 W Addison] on Wednesday, March 9th from 4:00-8:00pm. Be sure to mention Bateman and the restaurant will give 33% back to support our students. Use Promo Code TDR2BH when ordering online for pick-up. Dine in, Carry out, online orders for pick-up via Chipotle.com ONLY. 

Pints With Purpose is Back!  
Bateman Elementary School FUNdraiser Hosted by Bateman Fathers' Club
 

Thanks to all who entered the Pints for Purpose Bid and for those who attended our January meeting! if you're looking to get involved in Fathers' Club, email us at [email protected]!

 
SAVE THE DATE
March 10th
is our Spring FUNdraising event together with our good friends at Twisted Hippo –
Pints with Purpose!

Somethin' Sweet Donuts has been a supporter of Bateman since they first moved to Albany Park in 2019, providing treats for events including teacher appreciation week and hosting “Dine to Donates”. This school year we welcomed them as a Gold Level sponsor of the Boosters. 

We were lucky enough to sit down with Andrew, the shop’s owner, to chat about the business. Because so many Bateman teachers, parents and students are his customers he wants to give back to support them in return. We promise, If you haven’t fallen in love with them yet, you’ll certainly want to head over there after reading this! Oh, and not just for donuts, they have coffee, savory items and ice cream too!

What is the history of Somethin' Sweet?

Andrew: Our family opened Somethin’ Sweet in 2012 but my father has been baking for a very long time. He started his baking career in California in the ‘80s but moved to Chicago after marrying my mother. Since 1991 he’s been making donuts at my aunt’s and uncle’s donut shop in Batavia, IL. When they sold their business and retired, my parents decided to open our own place here in Chicago!

Several years later, we were looking to expand into Albany Park because of the close proximity to the train, lots of foot traffic, and the absence of another independent donut shop nearby. It was not only until after opening our doors that we learned how much of a hidden gem this neighborhood is. The community support, especially during Covid-19 has been amazing. People were very keen on helping us keep our doors open. For instance, coming in for a single donut and leaving a way too generous tip! 

Andrew does none of the baking and focuses more on the “millennial things” as he puts it (modernizing, digital/social), but he is thrilled to be a part of the tradition and happy to not have to work for anyone else!

What are your specialities:

Andrew: We are mostly known for our cake donuts - especially the red velvet but always have flavors rotating based on the seasons and holidays. For example:

• Fall/Winter - Pumpkin

• Spring / Summer - Lemon

• Valentines Day - Heart shaped

• Birthday/Custom Donuts - where you can spell out a message with letter shaped treats 

• Fat Tuesday - Paczkis donuts

What are some things that make you unique?

Andrew: 

#1 - We do not use any peanut ingredients for our donuts! 

As a family run business we take great pride in our products and customer service. Somethin’ Sweet is an inclusive space - everyone is welcomed here.

We make our donuts fresh every night! 

Somethin' Sweet will be around for a long time. Why? Because Andrew loves this business and his passion oozes from him, like the jelly oozes from the Jelly donuts. He loves meeting other business owners and community members, setting up fundraisers and events. 

Now that you’re drooling, head over to Somethin' Sweet at ​4456 N. Kedzie for your Valentines’ treats on February 14th and your Fat Tuesday Paczkis on March 1st!!

Additional information and updates will be forthcoming in the weeks leading up to the event on May 18th!
 

If you have any questions, please see Mr. Nowak.