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Title IX Sexual Misconduct Student Training Opt Out Form DUE TOMORROW

4/29/2021

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Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Student Training

OPT OUT FORM DUE

Tomorrow, Friday, April 30th

Dear Family, Parents/Caregivers and Guardians,

With an ever changing education landscape, the safety of our Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students continues to be of the utmost importance. Earlier this year, our staff completed compliance training “Protecting Chicago’s Children”. These training sessions further ensure our staff remain vigilant about addressing any issues that could compromise the health and safety of your students. The next phase of the Office of Student Protection and Title IX’s commitment to this endeavor is providing training on preventing and reporting abuse to all K-12 CPS students.

The Office of Student Protection and Title IX (OSP) Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Student Training covers the following 5 learning objectives in developmentally appropriate language:

Students will understand CPS Title IX Policy and Discrimination Statement
Students will know who the Title IX Coordinator is, what OSP does, and how to get in touch with OSP
Students will understand what constitutes sexual harassment
Students will be aware of the resources available to students who report sexual harassment or retaliation, including interim measures pending an investigation
Students will know what to do if they believe they or other students have been subjected to sexual harassment

As a district OSP has collaborated across a number of departments to create developmentally appropriate sessions that will allow students to identify abuse and empower them to report any wrong doing that may have occurred. The sessions have been broken down by PreK-3rd Grade, 4th-8th Grade, and 9th-12th Grade and are all around 30-45 minutes. This training will occur at Bateman for all PreK-8th grade students on Wednesday, May 5th.

Parents have the right to opt-out of the Office of Student Protection and Title IX Student Training. If you choose to opt your child out please return the Bateman OPT-OUT FORM by Friday, April 30th.

If you wish to teach your child this material yourself, you can access the videos to the sessions on the OSP website at www.cps.edu/osp.

Sincerely,

Georgia Davos-Vetas

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Queridos Familia, Padres/Madres/Cuidadores/Guardianes,

Con un ambiente escolar que sigue cambiando, la seguridad de los estudiantes de Chicago Public Schools (CPS) sigue siendo de suma importancia. Anteriormente en el año escolar, nuestros maestros y personal completaron un entrenamiento llamado “Protegiendo los Niños de Chicago”. Estos sesiones de entrenamiento asegurado que nuestro personal se mantengan alertas para abordar cualquier problema que pueda comprometer la salud y la seguridad de sus estudiantes. La siguiente etapa de la Oficina de Protección Estudiantil y Título IX (OSP) compromiso a este esfuerzo es proporcionar entrenamiento sobre la prevención y reporte de abuso a todos los estudiantes de grados K-12.

La Oficina de Protección Estudiantil y Título IX (OSP) Mala Conducta Sexual y Título IX Entrenamiento Estudiantil cubre estos objetivos de aprendizaje con lenguaje de edad apropiada:

Estudiantes entenderán la Declaración de No Discriminación de CPS
Estudiantes sabrán quien su Título IX Coordinador es, que hace OSP, y cómo ponerse en contacto con OSP
Estudiantes entenderan que constitute acoso sexual
Estudiantes sabran que resources estan disponible a estudiantes que reportan acoso sexual o retaliacion, incluyendo medidas provisionales pendiente de una investigación
Estudiantes sabran que hacer si creen que ellos o otros estudiantes han sido sujeto de acoso sexual.

Como distrito, OSP ha colaborado con varios departamentos para crear sesiones apropiados para diferentes edades que dan la oportunidad que estudiantes identifiquen abuso y los apodera poder reportar cualquier forma de mal que haya ocurrido. Las sesiones han estado agrupadas por PreK- Grado 3, Grado 4-8, y Grado 9-12, y todos duran 30-45 minutos. Esta capacitación se llevará a cabo en Bateman para todos los estudiantes de PreK-8vo grado el miércoles 5 de mayo.

Padres/madres/guardianes tienen el derecho voluntariamente excluirse del entrenamiento estudiantil de La Oficina de Protección Estudiantil y Título IX (OSP). Si opta por excluir a su hijo/a, devuelve la Solicitud de Exclusión de la Presentación de La Ley De Erin no más tarde que viernes, el 30 de abril.

Si desea enseñarle a su hijo/a este material usted mismo, puede acceder a los videos de las sesiones en el sitio web de OSP al www.cps.edu/osp.

Pueden hacer preguntas que tenga sobre el contenido del curso aquí, y el equipo de entrenamiento de OSP podrá contestarle lo más antes posible. Gracias por ayudar a hacer CPS un lugar más seguro para que nuestros estudiantes puedan aprender.

Atentamente,

Georgia Davos Vetas

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Teacher & Staff Appreciation 2021

4/28/2021

Visit the Bateman Website to view this message in a different language!
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation 2021

Help us celebrate our Teachers & Staff!
Our teachers and staff create a home away from home & foster a love of learning in each of students on a daily basis. Especially now, let's remind them how much we appreciate everything they do for our children and community!

How can you help? See below for the schedule of each day! You can donate to the staff gifts that will be delivered on Friday, May 7th or sign up to help bring items to school!

Be sure to tag @BatemanES on Twitter and Facebook

Click Here to Donate to Staff Gifts

Click Here to Sign Up to Help!

Meaningful Monday
Monday, May 3rd

Let's make sure our teachers and staff know what they mean to us! Parents and Students - write a note to a teacher or staff member explaining what they mean to you and your family.

How to Share:
Clip to the gates on Richmond
There will be labels and clips on the gate to attach your card!
-OR-
Send an Email

Take a Break Tuesday
Tuesday, May 4th

Teachers will receive a Special Treat from the Bateman Boosters Generous Sponsors!

Well Wishes Wednesday
Wednesday, May 5th

Send a video message of gratitude on FlipGrid! All students and families are invited to share a message of thanks to teachers and staff! See the directions below to record your message!

Click Here: Bateman Appreciation Messages
Join Code/Password: bebateman2020

Sweet Treat Thursday
Thursday, May 6th

Our Teachers & Staff are so SWEET! Let's give them oodles of treats to sweeten their day! To contribute store bought or homemade (individually wrapped) items, please sign up here! All sweet treats should be brought to the school on Wednesday, May 5th from 12pm-3pm at Door 4!

Flower-filled Friday
Friday, May 7th

Let's build a Bateman Bouquet of Thanks for each member of our staff! We need YOUR help! Every child can bring a real stem, bouquet, or handmade flower for your child's teacher! Teachers will also be receiving a special gift from all of our Bateman Families!

In-person students: Please bring yours at arrival to hand to your teacher!
Remote students: There will be labeled buckets along the Richmond Gates to leave your flowers! Please make sure the recipient's name is labeled and delivered by 12pm!

We want to make sure every child can give a flower - can you help?
Sign up here to make sure all are included!

How to Make a Paper Flower

Click Here to Donate to Staff Gifts

FlipGrid Directions

Click Here: Bateman Appreciation Messages
Join Code/Password: bebateman2020

**Please submit all recordings by Wednesday, May 5th!**

TIPS:

You just need the Flip Link & Password (above!) to join Flipgrid and start recording videos. No accounts are needed.

Step 1: Enter the Flip Code
You can go to www.flipgrid.com on a computer. Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome will give you the best experience. On mobile devices, you can download the free Flipgrid app for iOS and Android devices.

Step 2: Sign in to the Grid
This Flipgrid is password-protected so anyone can post and view if they have the password.  Keep it safe!

Step 3: Recording a Video
Once in a Grid, students click the green plus to record in three easy steps:

1.       Tap to record - Tap the record button on the bottom to start. Add fun stickers, filters, text, and more. Tap the arrow on the bottom right to advance.
2.     Review your video - Trim, rearrange, or add more. Tap the arrow in the bottom right to advance.
3.      Take a selfie - The selfie will be the cover image for your video. If your thank you video is for a specific person, take a picture of their name written on piece of paper.  You can put your name/student’s name on that card as well.  Tap the arrow in the bottom right to advance.
4.      Submit your video - Edit your name, add a title, or attach a link. Then submit!

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Bateman Buzz | 2020-2021; VOL 31

4/26/2021

BATEMAN BUZZ | VOL. 31
BATEMAN WEBSITE | TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA | TEACHER WEBSITES | REMOTE LEARNING

Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Friends and Families,

Congratulations on a successful Report Card Pick-Up day and for thriving during the first week back for Quarter 4! We are grateful for the many parents who made appointments to engage in informative conversations about their child(ren)’s educational progress. We are also incredibly proud of our entire community for your adaptability and resilience in implementing yet another schedule for 4th Quarter. We recognize that this has been a major shift that has impacted start times, lunch times, and more to accommodate the nearly 400 students we have in the building on a daily basis. In an effort of continuous reflection and improvement, please indicate how your child’s first week of Quarter 4 went by completing this survey by Friday, April 30th.

Finally, as we strive to foster an antiracist, inclusive environment at Bateman and in light of the Derek Chauvin trial, we would like to provide you with some resources and tools that we shared with our teachers and staff last week to support difficult but important conversations with our children. We know so many of our teachers have been providing students a safe space to ask questions, form their own thoughts, and share their feelings and have kept social justice at the forefront of all of our units of study themes year round. Please feel free to utilize any of the following resources to continue the conversation at home with your child.

Tools our Teachers Utilize:

Learning for Justice: Toolkit for Talking About Racism
Facing History & Ourselves:
- Accountability, Justice, & Healing after Chauvin Trial
- Race in US History Lesson Tools

Book ideas to foster discussions with read alouds:

Our best,

Georgia & Kate

Reopening Updates
We will continue to update our community with information and FAQs.
Newly added items will be included in this section of the Buzz.

What if I missed the Hybrid Family Meeting on Wednesday, April 7th?
We completely understand that many families have varying schedules. In order to accommodate all who are planning to return, we have included the presentation and video below. Please make sure to view both for all in person information.

How do I know when and where to go for arrival and dismissal?
As our numbers have increased for Quarter 4, it is imperative that all families follow the arrival and dismissal procedures. Please make sure that you are at the correct door at the correct time!

What steps are necessary to receive the Health Screener text or email?
Parents and guardians of In-Person learners are required to complete a daily health screener for each child attending school. CPS sends a text message or email to the primary contact for each child around 6:00 am. The screener must be completed the morning of attendance no later than 7:30am. To verify that parents or guardians receive the daily reminder, ensure that you have "opted in" to receive district notifications in the North Office by phone at 773-534-5055 or email Ms. Rivera. If you have been receiving the emails to parents with updates regarding reopening, you're all set!

COVID Case Procedures
If a staff member or student tests positive for COVID the first important step to take is to report the case to the COVID-19 self-reporting tool. The Office of Student Health & Wellness will then determine who was exposed (close contact for more than 15 mins) and who needs to quarantine. If a staff member tests positive as part of the CPS on-site COVID-19 testing then the pods exposed will be required to quarantine and launch in to remote learning.

Click below for tools to guide you through the process, should the need arise:

Bateman Quarter 4 Reopening Powerpoint Presentation

Bateman Quarter 4 Reopening Video

Upcoming Dates at a Glance
Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar!

This Week:
Essentials Week A

This Week

Next Week

May 5th: LSC Meeting | 5:30 pm
May 5th: Bateman Boosters Monthly Meeting | 6:30 pm

Looking Ahead

May 10th - 21st: 3rd - 8th Grade IAR Testing

What's the Buzz?

Congratulations to our

Core Values Champions!

Be Kind

Every quarter we focus on a different Core value and every week is a different challenge.

This week’s challenge is to “Tell your classmates why you miss seeing them”

Keep up the good work and look for this upcoming week's Core Value Champion's in next week's Buzz!

Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Donation Drive
Happening Now!

Let’s kick off the week with some LOVE for our Teachers & Staff at Bateman Elementary School.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is quickly approaching the week of May 3-7. Our teachers have been working diligently to deliver learning to our students, custodians are at the school every day cleaning and sanitizing our students' space, our lunch staff is there daily delivering meals to our Bateman families, and security has been there everyday to support all of this!

We have a total of 105 staff members to whom your kind donation will go directly in the form of a gift card.

We welcome you to contribute to recognize these very important members of theBateman Elementary School Family. Donations can be made via https://donorbox.org/bateman-boosters-pledge-drive. Please indicate your contribution is for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week.

We are also hoping to get a sponsor and a restaurant who would be willing to provide lunch for all Teachers & Staff - if you have any ideas, please shoot a note to friendsofbateman@gmail.com.

Donate for our Teachers & Staff TODAY!

My Voice, My School Survey Window Closing
Now - April 30th

Bateman would love to hear YOUR feedback through the My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey. This survey, given by UChicago Impact for CPS, is an annual opportunity for CPS parents and guardians to rate their child’s school on measures of school community, parent-teacher partnership, school safety, and quality of facilities. Please take the survey before April 30that this link. To learn more about this survey, please visit the Parent Survey informationpage.

Sexual Misconduct & Title IX Training
Opt out Form due Friday, April 30th

With an ever changing education landscape, the safety of our Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students continues to be of the utmost importance. Earlier this year, our staff completed compliance training “Protecting Chicago’s Children”. These training sessions further ensure our staff remain vigilant about addressing any issues that could compromise the health and safety of your students. The next phase of the Office of Student Protection and Title IX’s commitment to this endeavor is providing training on preventing and reporting abuse to all K-12 CPS students. This training will occur at Bateman for all PreK-8th grade students on Wednesday, May 5th. Pleaseread this letter for more information. The student opt-out form can be found byclicking this link or in the letter and should be completed no later than Friday, April 30th.

Click Here for OPT OUT Form

IAR Testing Information
Remote Learners must sign up!

The IAR is a required state exam for students in Grades 3rd through 8th that assesses students performance in Reading and Math. This school year, the test will be administered in-person only. Our students that are currently attending in the Hybrid Model will be taking this exam during school hours on days they are in school on the Week of May 10th.

Our remote learners are able to sign up for in-person testing for
May 12th and May 19th.

The IAR requirement includes:

2 Units of English Language Arts (75-90 minutes) plus a short 20 min Unit
3 Units of Math (60 minutes)

We will follow the following schedule for our remote learners in order to complete all units of the IAR test requirements:

Wednesday, May 12th, students will take all units of ELA
Wednesday, May 19th, students will take all units of Math

No additional dates will be offered for IAR testing at this time.

Please complete the following surveys regarding IAR testing for your remote learner by May 5th.

Additional details and information will be provided once all parents/guardians have responded to this survey.

Bateman Ask A Teacher
Wednesday, April 28th | Join HERE!

Every Wednesday from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm two teachers from Bateman host an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session, think Geek Squad meets customer service. Parents or supervised students may hop on to receive assistance or have their questions answered. Everything ranging from how can you get a Chromebook for your child to what is your teacher's favorite pizza topping.

This week our hosting teachers will be 6th grade teacher Mr. Ambrosio and 3rd grade co-teacher Ms. Hoff!

Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, April 28th at 1pm | Join Here!

In an effort to support all families during the Wednesday Asynchronous Afternoon Schedule, we will continue hosting a weekly Wellness Wednesday! Each Wellness Wednesday has been a big hit!

This week's theme: Show & Tell, continued!

8th Grade High School Results
Coming Friday, April 30th

8th Grade families - please see this powerpoint regarding the 8th Grade High School Results. Results are coming out on Friday, April 30th (this week)! Parents, please visit the GoCPS website for additional information.

Dance Workshop with Joffrey Ballet
Sunday, May 2nd | Sign up HERE!

Looking for a fun workshop on Sunday, May 2nd? Join one of our partners, Joffrey Ballet, for a Virtual Dance Workshop! Click here to sign up!

Bateman Parent Embody Studio Hour
Every Thursday April 29th - June 17th at 9am | Join Here!

FORGE Parents Workshops at Bateman
See Dates Below!

FORGE is hosting Social-Emotional workshops for our Bateman parents at the Kedzie Center! Take some time to learn and understand more about your child's Social and Emotional development by joining!

Register to join!
https://tinyurl.com/BilingualParentWorkshops

Workshop Dates :
April 29th - 5:30 - 6:45pm
May 20th - 5:30 - 6:45pm
June 3rd - 5:30 - 6:45pm

PreK Application is Now Open!
Details below! Learn more at chicagoearlylearning.org

Albany Park Theater Project
7th & 8th Graders Sign Up Today!

Attention 7th & 8th Graders! APTP TIME! is a six week after school program where teens come together for GAMES, FUN, PLAY, CONNECTION, & STORIES. APTP TIME! is a time to ACT, a time to DANCE/MOVE, a time to make MUSIC, a time to see what’s possible through PLAY! Apply Today!

Apply Here!

Parent Organization Updates
Important future events & Ways to be Involved!

Local School Council

For more information, please visit the Bateman LSC Page or the CPS LSC Election Page.

Bateman Boosters

For more information, please visit https://www.friendsofbateman.org/ or reach out to friendsofbateman@gmail.com

Digital Sign

Celebrate In Style With The Digital Sign on Richmond!

Does your Bateman student or family member 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!

BAC & PAC

Please continue to take this survey to help plan upcoming parent workshops! Your insight is greatly appreciated!

Take the BAC Parent Workshop Interest Survey

Other Updates
Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more!

Chicago Public Library Events
Check them out below!

Join the Chicago Public Library Foundation’s first ever Read-A-Thon from April 5 to May 21. Readers of all ages are welcome to participate. You can also read as a team! Proceeds benefit lifelong learning at Chicago Public Library. Register Here!

Vaccination Links
Check them out below!

Both Loyola and Rush allow people to schedule vaccine appointments through their patient portals (MyChart-see below). Anyone can create an account and schedule vaccine appointments when available. Click here to learn more!

FACE to FACE Parent Workshops

As our district continues to navigate through challenging times, we want our families and students to know we are here to support them.

Family and Community Engagement in Education (FACE2) has launched a series of virtual workshops that help families build on their strengths. Offerings will be designed by experts and include various topics in the following areas:

Academics
Mental health
Arts and self-care
Socio-emotional learning
Technology assistance
Direct access to experts from the field

BIT.LY/FACEPARENT

TITLEONE@CPS.EDU

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Sexual Misconduct & Title IX Training Information

4/23/2021

BATEMAN WEBSITE | TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA | TEACHER WEBSITES | REMOTE LEARNING

Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Student Training

Dear Family, Parents/Caregivers and Guardians,

With an ever changing education landscape, the safety of our Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students continues to be of the utmost importance. Earlier this year, our staff completed compliance training “Protecting Chicago’s Children”. These training sessions further ensure our staff remain vigilant about addressing any issues that could compromise the health and safety of your students. The next phase of the Office of Student Protection and Title IX’s commitment to this endeavor is providing training on preventing and reporting abuse to all K-12 CPS students.

The Office of Student Protection and Title IX (OSP) Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Student Training covers the following 5 learning objectives in developmentally appropriate language:

Students will understand CPS Title IX Policy and Discrimination Statement
Students will know who the Title IX Coordinator is, what OSP does, and how to get in touch with OSP
Students will understand what constitutes sexual harassment
Students will be aware of the resources available to students who report sexual harassment or retaliation, including interim measures pending an investigation
Students will know what to do if they believe they or other students have been subjected to sexual harassment

If you wish to teach your child this material yourself, you can access the videos to the sessions on the OSP website at www.cps.edu/osp.

For questions about course content, please submit them here, and the OSP Training Team will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for making CPS a safe place to learn for our students.

Sincerely,

Georgia Davos-Vetas

Queridos Familia, Padres/Madres/Cuidadores/Guardianes,

La Oficina de Protección Estudiantil y Título IX (OSP) Mala Conducta Sexual y Título IX Entrenamiento Estudiantil cubre estos objetivos de aprendizaje con lenguaje de edad apropiada:

Estudiantes entenderán la Declaración de No Discriminación de CPS
Estudiantes sabrán quien su Título IX Coordinador es, que hace OSP, y cómo ponerse en contacto con OSP
Estudiantes entenderan que constitute acoso sexual
Estudiantes sabran que resources estan disponible a estudiantes que reportan acoso sexual o retaliacion, incluyendo medidas provisionales pendiente de una investigación
Estudiantes sabran que hacer si creen que ellos o otros estudiantes han sido sujeto de acoso sexual.

Atentamente,

Georgia Davos Vetas

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Bateman Buzz | 2020-2021; VOL 30

4/21/2021

BATEMAN BUZZ | VOL. 30
BATEMAN WEBSITE | TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA | TEACHER WEBSITES | REMOTE LEARNING

Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Friends and Families,

Could you hear the laughter and learning buzzing from the school? We sure hope so! We successfully welcomed a new wave of students today and our entire staff community was elated to see our students continuing to thrive together - no matter where they are learning!

As we reflect on the day, we would like to share a few ways all in person families can help ensure all are able to have a safe and positive day:

Follow the procedures! Please keep in mind that all procedures were developed to keep everyone safe. Please help your child follow the procedures at entry and dismissal, including the correct time and location. See the maps below to help follow the procedures. Please help us by waiting until your designated time!
- PK -4 arrival is 8:05 - 8:15 am
- 5th - 8th grade arrival is 8:20 - 8:30am.

Complete the Health Screener Daily! A big thank you to those in person families who completed the health screener prior to 7:30 this morning. ALL students must have a completed health screener before they enter the building. If you do not receive a text, please visit cps.edu/healthscreener and please utilize the tutorials for assistance.

We quickly had to (yet again!) pivot a bit when they rain came into play this afternoon just in time for recess to begin. Our students were so understanding of indoor recess, listened carefully to the changes, and had fun playing games in their classroom or the cafeteria. Cross your fingers that the snow prediction for tomorrow stays clear of Chicago so our friends can all go outside!

Looking forward to a wonderful final quarter of the year with each of our wonderful Bateman family members!

Our best,

Georgia & Kate

Reopening Updates
We will continue to update our community with information and FAQs.
Newly added items will be included in this section of the Buzz.

Bateman Quarter 4 Reopening Powerpoint Presentation

Bateman Quarter 4 Reopening Video

Upcoming Dates at a Glance
Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar!

This Week:
Essentials Week B

This Week

April 19th: Quarter 4 Return to In-Person Wave 2C
April 21st: Report Card Pick Up Day | No School
April 21st: Dine to Donate | Pizza & Pan Pa Ya
April 23rd: Virtual Latte with our Leaders
April 24th: Neighborhood Clean & Green | 9:30 am

Next Week

April 29th: FORGE Parent Workshop | 5:30 pm

What's the Buzz?

Congratulations to our

Core Values Champions!

Be Kind

A new quarter means a new Core Value to focus on, this quarter's focus will to Be Kind!

This week’s challenge is to “Say thank you to every one that does something nice for you this week” Congratulations to last week's nominee 6th grade student Kristin G. For showing her classmates how to improve their Google slide skills.

Keep up the good work and look for this upcoming week's Core Value Champion's in next week's Buzz!

Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!

Quarter 3 Showcases

Please help us celebrate our students' learning across the school! All last week and in to this week, classrooms are celebrating their learning by showcasing what they have been learning throughout the past quarter!

Checkout these Spotlight Showcases:

Dine to Donate: Pizza & Pan Pa Ya
Wednesday, April 21st from 8 am - 3pm | 3125 W Montrose Ave.

Join the Bateman community for our April Dine to Donate! Wednesday, April 21st Pizza & Pan Pa Ya 8am - 3pm 20% of all "Bateman Loves Buñuelos" sales will go back to Bateman Carry Out and Delivery through their website! Check out the menu here!

Report Card Pick Up
Wednesday, April 21st | Scheduled Times with Teacher

Please make sure that you have scheduled a time with your child's teacher to discuss his/her progress thus far in the school year. This is a critical time to partner with your child's teacher to ensure a strong finish to the year - create goals, set your action plan, and work together to support your child's individual learning needs!

Virtual Latte with our Leaders
Friday, April 23rd at 9 am | Link will be Sent!

**NEW TIME!** 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!

Bateman Parent Embody Studio Hour
Every Thursday April 29th - June 17th at 9am

FORGE Parents Workshops at Bateman
See Dates Below!

Workshop Dates :
April 29th - 5:30 - 6:45pm
May 20th - 5:30 - 6:45pm
June 3rd - 5:30 - 6:45pm

SAVE the DATE: Earth Day Clean & Green

More details to come!

Parent Organization Updates
Important future events & Ways to be Involved!

Local School Council

For more information, please visit the Bateman LSC Page or the CPS LSC Election Page.

Bateman Boosters

BAC & PAC

We hope to see you at our monthly BAC & PAC Meeting this Friday, April 16th! Please click here to join here!

Please continue to take this survey to help plan upcoming parent workshops! Your insight is greatly appreciated!

Take the BAC Parent Workshop Interest Survey

Other Updates
Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more!

PreK Application Opening Soon!
Details below! Learn more at chicagoearlylearning.org

FACE to FACE Parent Workshops

As our district continues to navigate through challenging times, we want our families and students to know we are here to support them.

Academics
Mental health
Arts and self-care
Socio-emotional learning
Technology assistance
Direct access to experts from the field

BIT.LY/FACEPARENT

TITLEONE@CPS.EDU

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Click here to support Bateman Teacher Donors Choose Projects!
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Bateman Buzz | 2020-2021; VOL 29

4/12/2021

BATEMAN BUZZ | VOL. 29
BATEMAN WEBSITE | TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA | TEACHER WEBSITES | REMOTE LEARNING

Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Families & Friends,

We hope you have all had a wonderful start to your week! We are looking forward to the continued evolution of our school year as we are preparing for the expansion of Hybrid Learning in Quarter 4! A big thank you to the many families who were able to join us last week for our Quarter 4 Hybrid Parent Meeting. For those of you who were unable to attend, please see the recording or the powerpoint (also provided below) to ensure you are fully informed. Teachers will be emailing final details this week and we will also send reminders prior to Monday, April 19th!

Picture Day

We have added additional sign up spaces for picture day on the Sign Up Genius as this will be our only day the photographer is able to come for Remote Learners. As indicated previously, Thursday, April 15th is reserved for students in Shift B for Quarter 3. For all families who have signed up, please be sure to adhere to the following steps:

All parents will enter through the Auditorium Doors on Sacramento
All children must have a completed health screener prior to entering
- Please note that you do not need your child’s student id
- Please enter your child’s email address & birthdate
Temperatures will be taken at entry
Only students who have signed up can attend at designated time
Parents will not be allowed to accompany child
All students and parents must wear a facial covering and follow social distancing requirements

School Improvement Day

Please be reminded that there is no school for all students on Friday, April 16th. Staff will be finalizing plans for Reopening, sharing best practices for Simultaneous Instruction, and preparing their rooms to welcome more students!

Quarter 4 Supply Pick Up

If your child is continuing with Remote Learning and has classroom specific materials for Quarter 4, teachers have scheduled times and locations for Supply Pick Up on Friday, April 16th. Please see communications from your child’s teacher regarding your classroom’s pick up time and location.

Report Card Pick Up

Report Card Pick Up for all elementary schools in CPS will take place on Wednesday, April 21st. Teachers have been sending sign up opportunities for all families in order to have a virtual conference to discuss your child’s progress thus far. This is a critical time to partner with your child’s teacher to ensure your child has a successful finish to the school year!

We thank our entire community for your continued trust, support, and partnership. Please be sure that you read the entirety of the Buzz for the many community engagement events so we can all continue to #BeBatemanStrong!

Our best,

Georgia & Kate

Reopening Updates
We will continue to update our community with information and FAQs.
Newly added items will be included in this section of the Buzz.

What steps would I take if I want to switch the learning model for my child?
The window for Quarter 4 In-Person Learning has closed. Thank you for all who have submitted the survey. Those who have submitted "Hybrid Learning" for Quarter 4 have the ability to change to "Learn at Home"; however, all families who have indicated Learn At Home will remain with Remote Learning for the remainder of this school year.

How do I access the Social Compact agreement for families who are returning?
All parents and students should sign and return (either electronically or printed version) of the Bateman Social Compact [Parent Compact English & Spanish | Student Compact English & Spanish]

What steps are necessary to receive the Health Screener text or email?
Parents and guardians of In-Person learners are required to complete a daily health screener for each child attending school. CPS sends a text message or email to the primary contact for each child around 6:00 am. The screener must be completed the morning of attendance no later than 7:30am. To verify that parents or guardians receive the daily reminder, ensure that you have "opted in" to receive district notifications in the North Office by phone at 773-534-5055 or email Ms. Rivera. If you have been receiving the emails to parents with updates regarding reopening, you're all set!

Bateman Quarter 4 Reopening Powerpoint Presentation

Bateman Quarter 4 Reopening Video

Upcoming Dates at a Glance
Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar!

This Week:
Essentials Week A

This Week

April 13th & 15th: School Picture Days
April 14th: LSC Meeting | 5:30pm
April 15th: End of Quarter 3
April 16th: No School | School Improvement Day
April 16th: Remote Learner Q4 Supply Pick Up (Teacher scheduled)
April 16th: FORGE After School Program Supply Pick Up | 9am - 3pm
April 16th: BAC & PAC Meeting | 4:00pm

Next Week

April 19th: Quarter 4 Return to In-Person Wave 2C
April 21st: Report Card Pick Up Day | No School
April 21st: Dine to Donate | Pizza & Pan Pa Ya

Looking Ahead

April 24th: Neighborhood Clean & Green | 9:30 am

What's the Buzz?

Congratulations to our

Core Values Champions!

Be Inclusive

As we enter the final week of the quarter we are asking our friends to Be Inclusive!

This week’s challenge is to “create an activity that the class can do as a whole, regardless of where you are.”

Keep up the good work and look for this upcoming week's Core Value Champion's in next week's Buzz!

Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!

Bateman Picture Day!
Tuesday, April 13th & Thursday, April 15th

Please save the date for Bateman's Picture Day(s)! Please see the schedule below for which students will be photographed on the 13th & 15th.

Remote Learners - Sign Up Below!

You can Pre-Order your photographs TODAY! In order to guarantee photograph packages are delivered to the school, please order by April 13th at Interstate Studios using code 57837B. Orders placed after April 13th will be charged shipping fees for specific house deliveries.

April 13th
Shift A Students | 4 Day Students | 8th Grade Graduation
Students Learning Remotely will Sign Up for an Appointment

April 15th
Shift B Students Only

Pre-Order your School Pictures TODAY!

Use Code: 57837B

Remote Learner Picture Day Sign Up

Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, April 14th at 1:00 pm | Join Here!

In an effort to support all families during the Wednesday Asynchronous Afternoon Schedule, we will continue hosting a weekly Wellness Wednesday! Each Wellness Wednesday has been a big hit!

This week's theme: Show & Tell

April LSC Meeting
Wednesday, April 14th at 5:30 pm | Join Here!

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. We hope to see you there!

FORGE After School Parent Orientation
Thursday, April 15th at 9am OR 5pm

We are so excited! FORGE After School Program starts next week April 19th!!! There will be an optional orientation for parents of FORGE students to join. There is an AM or PM meet, whichever works best for you. These dates are also located in the school calendar.

Bateman FORGE Parent Orientation AM Option
Thursday, April 15 · 9:00 – 10:00am
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rvm-gnus-vcx
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 513-855-3074‬ PIN: ‪354 331 575‬#

Bateman FORGE Parent Orientation PM Option
Thursday, April 15 · 5:00 – 6:00pm
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mrd-gkie-kgn
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 929-336-5814‬ PIN: ‪471 586 939‬#

FORGE After School Program Supply Pick Up
Friday, April 15th from 9am - 3pm | Door 1

Participants who received confirmation of programs can pick up your child's supplies at Door 1 between the hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. Please remember a mask is required at in-person supply pick up! Not all classes require a supply pick-up, please refer to your Welcome email for this info. This date can also be found in the school calendar. Please contact Jenny Morado with any questions.

April BAC/PAC Meeting
Friday, April 16th at 4:00 pm | Join Here!

Please join the BAC/PAC for their monthly meeting, which will focus on learning more about FORGE! Come to learn more about free parent workshops and student after school activities! Contact Ms. Liberto with any questions!

FORGE Parents Workshops at Bateman
See Dates Below!

Workshop Dates :
April 29th - 5:30 - 6:45pm
May 20th - 5:30 - 6:45pm
June 3rd - 5:30 - 6:45pm

SAVE the DATE: Earth Day Clean & Green

More details to come!

Parent Organization Updates
Important future events & Ways to be Involved!

Local School Council

For more information, please visit the Bateman LSC Page or the CPS LSC Election Page.

Bateman Boosters

BAC & PAC

We hope to see you at our monthly BAC & PAC Meeting this Friday, April 16th! Please click here to join here!

Please continue to take this survey to help plan upcoming parent workshops! Your insight is greatly appreciated!

Take the BAC Parent Workshop Interest Survey

Other Updates
Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more!

PreK Application Opening Soon!
Details below! Learn more at chicagoearlylearning.org

FACE to FACE Parent Workshops

As our district continues to navigate through challenging times, we want our families and students to know we are here to support them.

Academics
Mental health
Arts and self-care
Socio-emotional learning
Technology assistance
Direct access to experts from the field

BIT.LY/FACEPARENT

TITLEONE@CPS.EDU

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