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Bateman Buzz | 2021-2022; VOL 13

3/29/2022

 
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Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Families and Friends,

We were thrilled to finally open the playground last week to our community. All pieces were fixed on Friday and it has brought us so much joy today to see the excited cheers from students. Looking into the next two weeks, the forecast is showing quite a few inconsistencies in temperatures. Please remember to send your child to school dressed accordingly so we can continue to participate in outdoor play.

In the event we have inclement weather causing indoor recess, we are seeking donations of gently used board and card games to utilize per grade level. All donations will be collected in the North Office. Please ensure all pieces are included in the game so students can continue to practice problem solving skills inside!

Preschool Applications open on April 19th! We invite all prospective preschool families to attend an in-person school tour on Thursday, April 7th at 9am. Space is limited to the first 20 adults. Please sign up here! We would appreciate a limited attendance of one parent/caretaker to accommodate more interested families.

As Quarter 3 comes to a close next week, we wish you and your family a well rested and peaceful Spring Break! Quarter 4…here we come!

Warm regards,

Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper

Helpful School Information
Bateman Protocols & Procedures
 
 
Quarter 3 Attestation Form
Click Here to View the  Attestation Form

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CPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Click Here to View all CPS Menus

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Bateman Approved Snack List
Click Here to View the Bateman Snack List

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Updated 5-Day Quarantine FAQ for Families and Staff [ENGLISH AND SPANISH ]

COVID-19 Protocol for Families
[ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

COVID-19 Protocol for Families Scenarios [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

COVID-19 Travel Guidance for Families [ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

How Does Contact Tracing Work?
[ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

What happens when someone tests positive for COVID-19 in CPS?
[ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

Looking for a COVID-19 test for your child? [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

Upcoming Dates at a Glance
Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar!
See further details regarding all of these events & more below!
THIS WEEK
Essentials Week A

All Week: 100 Mile Challenge
Thursday, March 31st: Dine to Donate @ Pasta Bowl in Lincoln Square
 

NEXT WEEK
Essentials Week B

April 6th: April LSC Meeting @ 9am | RSVP Here
April 6th: Bateman Boosters Monthly Meeting @ 6:30pm | Join Here
April 7th: Prospective Preschool Families School Tour @ 9am | Sign up Here
April 7th: Last Day of Quarter 3
April 8th: No School | School Improvement Day

LOOKING AHEAD

April 11th - 15th: Spring Break
April 19th-22nd: Spring Scholastic Book Fair
April 20th: Report Card Pick Up
April 30th: Spring Craft Sale
 
2021-2022 Year at a Glance Calendar
What's the Buzz?
Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!
Sign Up for COVID Testing
COVID Testing is Every Tuesday | Sign up Here


CPS has partnered with Thermo Fisher to offer free, regular testing to students and staff for COVID-19. Regular testing means that testing is offered to everyone on a weekly basis, even if they don’t have symptoms of COVID-19. Each Tuesday, registered students can participate in weekly COVID-19 Testing. Please access the CPS COVID FAQs for any questions regarding the testing process.
  • 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.
CLICK HERE to register for Weekly Testing
100 Mile Challenge!
Now - May 18th

 

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

Dine to Donate @ Pasta Bowl
Thursday, March 31st

Join us Thursday, March 31 for an ALL day Dine to Donate at The Pasta Bowl in Lincoln Square, 4343 N Lincoln Ave from 11am - 10pm. Dine-in, carryout or delivery from https://www.pastabowl.com/.


*No third party delivery services

**LINCOLN SQUARE location ONLY

 

4343 N Lincoln Ave, 773-424-2875

 

Mention Bateman Elementary School and The Pasta Bowl in Lincoln Square will generously donate 15% of sales back to our school.

April LSC Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, April 6th at 9am


Please join us for the monthly LSC Meeting. All are welcome to attend meetings to learn more about the Bateman experience, share ideas and feedback, and celebrate news with the community. If you are not able to attend, the agenda and previously approved minutes are available on the Bateman website. Please RSVP Here to receive the link to join! We hope to see you there!
 

Bateman Boosters April Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30pm | Join Here


Join the Bateman Boosters for their monthly meeting! Come learn about all of the fundraising efforts happening to support our school! Spring Fling is right around the corner - learn how you can get involved!

Prospective Preschool Family School Tour
Thursday, April 7th at 9am


Preschool Applications open on April 19th! We invite all prospective preschool families to attend an in-person school tour on Thursday, April 7th at 9am. Space is limited to the first 20 adults. Please sign up here! We would appreciate a limited attendance of one parent/caretaker to accommodate more interested families.

Calling all Craft Sale Vendors!
Applications due by April 22nd 


Come one, come all vendors! Apply today to participate in the Spring Craft Sale on Saturday, April 30th! Applications should be returned to Bateman attn: Linda Mondragon by April 22nd!

Bateman Volunteer List
 
Are you interested in helping with projects around the school? Sign up here to let us know what type of volunteering fits your interest! Sign up to receive emails about different volunteering opportunities within and outside of school!
 

Save the Date: Spring Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, April 19th - Friday, April 22nd


Students will have the opportunity to shop during the school day. Parents will also have an opportunity to shop on Report Card Pick Up Day, April 20th, in person! Books can also be purchased online at www.scholastic.com/bf/bateman.

Save the Date: Craft Sale
Saturday, April 30th

Local School Council Updates
LSC Elections
Candidate Statements


Thank you to all candidates who submitted candidate statements. Please find all statements below. Elections will be held on Report Card Pick Up Day, which is Wednesday, April 20th.
Parent LSC Candidate Statement
Community Representative LSC Candidate Statement
Student LSC Candidate Statement
Non-Teaching Staff LSC Candidate Statement
Teaching Staff LSC Candidate Statement
Parent Organization Updates
BAC & PAC
BAC & PAC Meeting Schedule
2021-2022
Bateman Boosters

Spring Fling is Back!

Can you help make this year’s auction a HUGE success! Do you have something you can donate to our event? Do you own a business and want to get your name out there? We are looking for sponsorships, restaurant gift certificates, sporting event tickets, hotel stays, spa packages and kids activities. Reach out to friendsofbateman@gmail.com by Friday May 6th if you can help or donate to raise funds that will benefit ALL Students at Bateman.
 

Digital Sign

Does your Bateman student, family member, or neighbor have a birthday or other celebration coming up?  Celebrate them in style by submitting a personalized message to be displayed on Bateman's gigantic digital sign, located right on Richmond Street!  Spots are limited and can be reserved up to 3 weeks in advance.  The cost is $10 per message.  Use this form to submit a personalized message today!

¿Se acerca el cumpleaños u otra celebracion de su estudiante o miembro de la familia? ¡Celebren con estilo enviándole un mensaje personalizado en el gigantesco cartel digital de Bateman, localizado en Richmond Street! Hay espacios limitados y se tienen que reservar 3 semanas con anticipación. El costo es $10 por mensaje. ¡Utilice este formulario para enviar un mensaje personalizado hoy!
Community Updates
Horner Park Neighbors Clean Up
Sunday, April 3rd at 10am

Bradley Kids Summer Camp
Registration is open NOW! Early Bird pricing ends April 18th!


Bradley Fieldhouse is so excited to announce the dates for the 2022 Bradley Kids Summer Camp!

Bradley Kids Summer Camp is for boys and girls ages 5-13. Campers will be grouped into pods based off the guidelines from the CDC & the state government. Pods will be divided up by ages each week to ensure each camper has the best experience possible! Bradley Kids Camp includes all activities such as sports, crafts, learning activities, and more! We believe camp can be an option that's affordable for everyone!


Ask the Expert for PK Applications!
Thursday 03/31 4 pm -5 pm 


Chicago Public Schools’ Office of Early Childhood Education invites parents, guardians, and caregivers to learn about CPS’ commitment to Universal Pre-K: free, full-day, high-quality Pre-K for every four year old in every community. The session will also cover preschool student eligibility, school-based program availability, and how to complete the application process for school year 22-23 that will launch on April 19, 2022. This will be a Bilingual workshop.

To participate RSVP at bit.ly/FACE2FACE-RSVP
 
Chicago Early Learning Preschool Application Opens April 19th

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Click here to support Bateman Teacher Donors Choose Projects!
Even one dollar will bring a teacher closer to fully funding their project!

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Bateman FORGE Summer Camp Registration is LIVE!

3/15/2022

 
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Register for FORGE Summer Camp Today!
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY
Click here to support Bateman through Amazon Smile!

Click here to support Bateman Teacher Donors Choose Projects!
Even one dollar will bring a teacher closer to fully funding their project!

Do you have news to share?
We are always trying to improve our communication! If you have information to share with the Bateman Community, we would like to know! To submit an item for our twice-monthly Bateman Buzz, please send an email with the event details including date, time, and location.  Any photos should be submitted in .JPEG format. Please submit by 5pm on Thursday and you might see it in the Bateman Buzz, Bateman Website, or on social media! 
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Bateman Buzz | 2021-2022; VOL 12

3/15/2022

 
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Bateman Buzz 2021-2022; VOL 12
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ATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACHER WEBSITES   |  CONTACT US
Message from Administration
Dear Bateman Families and Friends,

Happy Spring Forward! We are overwhelming proud of how our community transitioned to Mask-Optional today. All were respectful of individual family choices - our core values rang true throughout the building!

We look forward to sharing how our classrooms have been integrating Women's History Month into their curriculum and may the luck of the Irish be with you this week! 

Warmly,
Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper
Helpful School Information
Bateman Protocols & Procedures
 
 
Quarter 3 Attestation Form
Click Here to View the  Attestation Form

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CPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Click Here to View all CPS Menus

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Bateman Approved Snack List
Click Here to View the Bateman Snack List

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Updated 5-Day Quarantine FAQ for Families and Staff [ENGLISH AND SPANISH ]

COVID-19 Protocol for Families
[ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

COVID-19 Protocol for Families Scenarios [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

COVID-19 Travel Guidance for Families [ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

How Does Contact Tracing Work?
[ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

What happens when someone tests positive for COVID-19 in CPS?
[ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

Looking for a COVID-19 test for your child? [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]

Upcoming Dates at a Glance
Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar!
See further details regarding all of these events & more below!
THIS WEEK
Essentials Week A

All Week: 100 Mile Challenge
Thursday, March 17th: 8th Grade Graduation Pictures
Friday, March 18th: BAC & PAC Meetings @ 9am [Join Here]
Friday, March 18th: 1st Round High School Offers Released @ 5pm

NEXT WEEK
Essentials Week B

Thursday, March 31st: Dine to Donate @ Pasta Bowl in Lincoln Square
Sunday, March 20th: FORGE Summer Camp Registration Due
Friday, March 25th: Virtual Latte with our Leaders @ 9am [RSVP Here]
Saturday, March 26th: Sports Day with Fathers' Club @ 10am

LOOKING AHEAD

April 8th: No School | School Improvement Day
April 11th - 15th: Spring Break
 
 
2021-2022 Year at a Glance Calendar
What's the Buzz?
Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!
Sign Up for COVID Testing
COVID Testing is Every Tuesday | Sign up Here


CPS has partnered with Thermo Fisher to offer free, regular testing to students and staff for COVID-19. Regular testing means that testing is offered to everyone on a weekly basis, even if they don’t have symptoms of COVID-19. Each Tuesday, registered students can participate in weekly COVID-19 Testing. Please access the CPS COVID FAQs for any questions regarding the testing process.
  • 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.
CLICK HERE to register for Weekly Testing
100 Mile Challenge!
Now - May 18th

 

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

8th Grade Graduation Pictures
Thursday, March 17th



8th Grade Graduation Pictures will be held on Thursday, March 17th! Each child will take four different poses - two in graduation cap and gown and two in dress clothes. Every studen will receive a package which includes 1-5x7, 2-3x5, and 1-class picture.
 

BAC & PAC Meeting
Friday, March 18th at 9 am | Join Here


Join the Bateman BAC and PAC this Friday for their monthly meeting! Come to learn more about Dual Language and have your questions answered about biliteracy! All are welcome!



8th Grade Round 1 High School Offers Released
Friday, March 25th at 5pm


It’s almost time! Students who applied for 9th grade for the 2022-2023 school year will be able to view, accept, and decline offers beginning Friday, March 18th at 5 pm CST. Results will be posted to the GoCPS parent portal - families - make sure you can log in to your accounts ahead of the release date.

If applicants need assistance logging in, please contact the office at 773-553-2060. Call center staff will be available to assist families weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm, but will likely be experiencing a high call volume. Logging in early will help to avoid long wait times.

 

Dig Into Spring with the Outdoor Enrichment Team
Saturday, March 19th & Sunday, March 27th from 1pm-4pm

Please join us March 19th & 27th from 1pm to 4pm as we prepare the gardens and grounds for spring learning and enjoyment. Meet fellow Bateman families and enjoy time outdoors while helping to clean up our campus and  prepare our outdoor classrooms for spring use.  Kids who join will have the opportunity to plant seeds in one of our garden beds!  Bring your own gloves and shovels if you have them, no problem if you don't.

An RSVP is not required. Come for as long or as little as you can! Feel free to reach out with questions. Thanks!

Bateman Volunteer List
 
Are you interested in helping with projects around the school? Sign up here to let us know what type of volunteering fits your interest! Sign up to receive emails about different volunteering opportunities within and outside of school!
 
Bateman FORGE Summer Camp
Registration due by March 20th

 
Is your child interested in participating in the FORGE Summer Camp? Registration is due by March 20th! Please click here to register today!
 

Latte with our Leaders
Friday, March 25th at 9am | RSVP Here


Join in a virtual open conversation with Bateman Administration! Ask questions, brainstorm, and hear from the school! No agenda. 

Please RSVP Here! RSVPs are due by the Thursday prior at noon to receive the link to join!

Sports Day with Fathers' Club
Saturday, March 26th from 10am-12pm


Come join the Fathers' Club for Saturday Sports on Saturday, March 26th in the gymnasium! A $5 suggested donation per family to participate will go towards an outdoor basketball hoop for the school! No RSVP required. Please enter through Door 1 on Richmond Street.
 

Save the Date: Dine to Donate @ Pasta Bowl
Thursday, March 31st

Join us Thursday, March 31 for an ALL day Dine to Donate at The Pasta Bowl in Lincoln Square, 4343 N Lincoln Ave from 11am - 10pm. Dine-in, carryout or delivery from https://www.pastabowl.com/.


*No third party delivery services

**LINCOLN SQUARE location ONLY

 

4343 N Lincoln Ave, 773-424-2875

 

Mention Bateman Elementary School and The Pasta Bowl in Lincoln Square will generously donate 15% of sales back to our school.

Calling all Craft Sale Vendors!
Applications due by April 22nd 


Come one, come all vendors! Apply today to participate in the Spring Craft Sale on Saturday, April 30th! Applications should be returned to Bateman attn: Linda Mondragon by April 22nd!

Local School Council Updates
LSC Elections
Candidate Statements


Thank you to all candidates who submitted candidate statements. Please find all statements below. Elections will be held on Report Card Pick Up Day, which is Wednesday, April 20th.
Parent LSC Candidate Statement
Community Representative LSC Candidate Statement
Student LSC Candidate Statement
Non-Teaching Staff LSC Candidate Statement
Teaching Staff LSC Candidate Statement
Parent Organization Updates
BAC & PAC
BAC & PAC Meeting Schedule
2021-2022
Bateman Boosters

Spring Fling is Back!

Can you help make this year’s auction a HUGE success! Do you have something you can donate to our event? Do you own a business and want to get your name out there? We are looking for sponsorships, restaurant gift certificates, sporting event tickets, hotel stays, spa packages and kids activities. Reach out to friendsofbateman@gmail.com by Friday May 6th if you can help or donate to raise funds that will benefit ALL Students at Bateman.
 

Digital Sign

Does your Bateman student, family member, or neighbor have a birthday or other celebration coming up?  Celebrate them in style by submitting a personalized message to be displayed on Bateman's gigantic digital sign, located right on Richmond Street!  Spots are limited and can be reserved up to 3 weeks in advance.  The cost is $10 per message.  Use this form to submit a personalized message today!

¿Se acerca el cumpleaños u otra celebracion de su estudiante o miembro de la familia? ¡Celebren con estilo enviándole un mensaje personalizado en el gigantesco cartel digital de Bateman, localizado en Richmond Street! Hay espacios limitados y se tienen que reservar 3 semanas con anticipación. El costo es $10 por mensaje. ¡Utilice este formulario para enviar un mensaje personalizado hoy!
Community Updates
Office of Early Childhood Updates: Audubon Preschool Early Learning Branch

A new Preschool Early Learning Branch will be opening in Fall 2022! OECE will be hosting a community meeting will be on Tuesday, March 22 at 5:00 PM. Please see the flier below. Families can register for the virtual meeting by clicking here! Zoom information will be shared the day before the meeting.


Chicago Early Learning Preschool Application Opens April 19th

Face2Face Sessions with CPS

Here is the March schedule for F2F family and community programming. Please take a minute to look at our schedule and click HERE to RSVP. | Feliz Miercoles! Espero que estén teniendo un bonito día. Aquíestá el calendario de marzo de  F2F de programación para padres y comunidad. Por favor tome algunos minutos para ver el listado y haga clic AQUÍ para reservar su asiento.
 
Click here to support Bateman through Amazon Smile!

Click here to support Bateman Teacher Donors Choose Projects!
Even one dollar will bring a teacher closer to fully funding their project!

Do you have news to share?
We are always trying to improve our communication! If you have information to share with the Bateman Community, we would like to know! To submit an item for our twice-monthly Bateman Buzz, please send an email with the event details including date, time, and location.  Any photos should be submitted in .JPEG format. Please submit by 5pm on Thursday and you might see it in the Bateman Buzz, Bateman Website, or on social media! 
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Mask-Optional on Monday, March 14th

3/11/2022

 
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Mask-Optional on Monday, March 14th
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Dear Families, 

Earlier this week, CPS announced that starting on Monday, March 14th, all CPS schools will move to a mask-optional model for students and staff. CPS will still encourage the use of masks. We know this is a family decision and want all to know that no matter what your family decides, all students will be welcomed with nothing but respect on Monday morning.

 

A Decision Based on Science

Our District would not be taking this step unless our public health partners and our numbers were telling us that it’s a safe option for our schools. Here are some of those numbers at a glance:

  • We’re doing more testing than ever in CPS schools — 64,000 tests per week — and our COVID positivity rate is now 0.11 percent. That’s seven times lower than the rate for the City of Chicago, which is now considered low risk under CDC guidelines.

  • More than 90 percent of CPS staff and nearly half of all age-eligible students are now fully vaccinated.

  • The District’s weekly case numbers are the lowest they’ve been since the first week of this school year, and there are fewer individuals working or learning from home than at any point this year.

 

Watching our Data Carefully

CPS was the first large school district to implement universal masking, and we are the last of the three largest districts in the country to move to a mask-optional model. We have been extremely cautious throughout the pandemic, and we will continue to be. CPS has assured families that the District will not hesitate to require masks again if Chicago sees another surge in COVID cases. 

 

A Promise of Respect

We know that some of you are anxious about what school will look like for your children on Monday. Will they be teased if they choose — or need — to wear a mask? And if they choose not to wear one, will they be judged? We want to assure you that neither behavior will be tolerated in our classrooms. In our school community, there must be a culture of empathy and understanding where every person’s choice is respected and where our students know positivity and peace. Our staff works hard every day to promote that culture, and we will continue to do that, especially now. We have been a united community throughout the pandemic, and this shift to a mask-optional model will not change that.

 

Talking to Your Children About This Change

As parents and guardians, you are the primary educators of your children, and you will have a key role in guiding our students through this transition. Please take some time to talk to your kids about what to expect on Monday, and about how important it is that they be supportive of their peers, even if the choice those students are making differs from their own. We need our students to understand that what is right for one family might not be right for another, and that either choice should be met with kindness and respect. Many of our teachers have held conversations in their classroom meetings with the upcoming change at the forefront of their meeting topics. All messages have been that of respect - respect of family choice. If you would like support with this important conversation, please use this guide that was provided to families earlier today from CPS.

 

Embracing Cautious Optimism

It’s true that masks will be optional as of Monday, but our other COVID-19 mitigations, including school-based testing, contact tracing, and our push for more vaccinations will stay firmly in place and will remain a top priority at school. In addition, masks will still be required in certain circumstances, including when students or staff are returning from learning or working at home due to exposure or a positive COVID-19 test.

 

Please know that whatever your decision about masks, we will do everything possible to ensure your child feels safe, supported, and valued during this upcoming transition. We thank you for your partnership and encourage you to stay in contact with us and your child’s teacher(s) to help us understand how we can best meet their needs. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Ms. Davos and Ms. Kloepper
 

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Queridas familias,

A principios de esta semana, CPS anunció que a partir del lunes 14 de marzo, todas las escuelas de CPS pasarán a un modelo de máscara opcional para los estudiantes y el personal. CPS seguirá fomentando el uso de máscaras. Sabemos que esta es una decisión familiar y queremos que todos sepan que no importa lo que decida su familia, todos los estudiantes serán recibidos con nada más que respeto el lunes por la mañana.

Una decisión basada en la ciencia
Nuestro Distrito no daría este paso a menos que nuestros socios de salud pública y nuestros números nos dijeran que es una opción segura para nuestras escuelas. Estos son algunos de esos números de un vistazo:

  • Estamos haciendo más pruebas que nunca en las escuelas de CPS (64 000 pruebas por semana) y nuestra tasa de positividad de COVID ahora es del 0.11 por ciento. Eso es siete veces más bajo que la tasa de la ciudad de Chicago, que ahora se considera de bajo riesgo según las pautas de los CDC.
  • Más del 90 por ciento del personal de CPS y casi la mitad de todos los estudiantes elegibles por edad ahora están completamente vacunados.
  • Los números de casos semanales del Distrito son los más bajos desde la primera semana de este año escolar, y hay menos personas trabajando o aprendiendo desde casa que en cualquier momento de este año.


Observando nuestros datos cuidadosamente
CPS fue el primer distrito escolar grande en implementar el uso universal de cubrebocas y somos el último de los tres distritos más grandes del país en pasar a un modelo opcional de cubrebocas. Hemos sido extremadamente cautelosos durante la pandemia, y lo seguiremos siendo. CPS ha asegurado a las familias que el Distrito no dudará en exigir máscaras nuevamente si Chicago ve otro aumento en los casos de COVID.

Una promesa de respeto
Sabemos que algunos de ustedes están ansiosos por cómo será la escuela para sus hijos el lunes. ¿Serán objeto de burlas si eligen, o necesitan, usar una máscara? Y si eligen no usar uno, ¿serán juzgados? Queremos asegurarles que ninguno de estos comportamientos será tolerado en nuestras aulas. En nuestra comunidad escolar, debe haber una cultura de empatía y comprensión donde se respete la elección de cada persona y donde nuestros estudiantes conozcan la positividad y la paz. Nuestro personal trabaja arduamente todos los días para promover esa cultura y continuaremos haciéndolo, especialmente ahora. Hemos sido una comunidad unida durante la pandemia, y este cambio a un modelo de máscara opcional no cambiará eso.

Hablar con sus hijos sobre este cambio
Como padres y tutores, ustedes son los principales educadores de sus hijos y tendrán un papel clave para guiar a nuestros estudiantes a través de esta transición. Tómese un tiempo para hablar con sus hijos sobre qué esperar el lunes y sobre lo importante que es que apoyen a sus compañeros, incluso si la elección que hacen esos estudiantes difiere de la suya. Necesitamos que nuestros estudiantes entiendan que lo que es correcto para una familia puede no serlo para otra, y que cualquiera de las dos opciones debe recibirse con amabilidad y respeto. Muchos de nuestros maestros han mantenido conversaciones en sus reuniones de clase con el próximo cambio al frente de los temas de sus reuniones. Todos los mensajes han sido de respeto, respeto por la elección familiar. Si desea apoyo con esta importante conversación, utilice esta guía que CPS proporcionó a las familias el día de hoy.


Abrazar el optimismo cauteloso
Es cierto que las máscaras serán opcionales a partir del lunes, pero nuestras otras mitigaciones de COVID-19, incluidas las pruebas en la escuela, el rastreo de contactos y nuestro impulso para obtener más vacunas se mantendrán firmes y seguirán siendo una prioridad principal en la escuela. Además, aún se requerirán máscaras en ciertas circunstancias, incluso cuando los estudiantes o el personal regresen de aprender o trabajar en casa debido a la exposición o una prueba positiva de COVID-19.

Tenga en cuenta que cualquiera que sea su decisión sobre las máscaras, haremos todo lo posible para garantizar que su hijo se sienta seguro, apoyado y valorado durante esta próxima transición. Le agradecemos su colaboración y lo alentamos a mantenerse en contacto con nosotros y los maestros de su hijo para ayudarnos a comprender cómo podemos satisfacer mejor sus necesidades.


Atentamente,

Sra. Davos y Sra. Kloepper

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