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Bateman Buzz | 2018-2019; Volume 23

6/25/2019

 
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Message from the Principal
Dear Bateman Families and Friends,

It is hard to believe that the school year has come to a close!  As we look back and reflect on the year, we are encouraged by the growth and collaboration of each of our 970 students, 62 teachers, 30 support staff, countless parents and community members - all making ONE great Bateman Family.  We have had the opportunity to see rejuvenated life on our playground turf, shared our voices and provide feedback to shape the instruction in the upcoming years at Bateman, and celebrated the diversity of our school through our inaugural Dual Language cohort.  We have much to be proud of as a community!

Throughout the summer, please find time to relax with your children, dive in to some good books, and join us for our weekly Playground Playdates to keep our community thriving! 

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Back to School Events on August 30th and know all will be re-charged for a wonderful 2019-2020 school year!

Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see daily updates of all the exciting things happening at Bateman throughout the summer! 


Be Empowered • Be Inclusive • Be Kind

Be Bateman!


All the best,
Georgia & Kate



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Upcoming Events

June 24 - 28
Chicago Chess Foundation Bateman Camp

June 24 - 28
Summer Theater Camp

July 1
LSC Organizational Meeting
9:00 am | Library

July 11
Bateman Boosters Meeting
6:30 pm | Leader Bar

July 16
Fathers' Club Meeting
6:30 pm | Twisted Hippo

July 30
Network 1 
Back to School Bash
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm  Hibbard Elementary

August 25
Deadline to Order School Supplies

August 30
Kindergarten Orientation
8:30 am | Auditorium

August 30
Preschool Orientations
8:30 am -or- 9:30 am

August 30
Supply Drop Off
10:30 am - 11:30 am

August 30
Bateman's
Back to School Bash
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Bateman Playground

September 3
First Day of School
8:05 Doors Open
8:15 School Begins!

September 14
Horner Park Farmers Market Kids' Day
9 am - 1 pm | Horner Park

September 24
Fall Picture Day

September 27
Bateman's 1st Month Celebration:
Movie in the Park

October 6
Bateman Boosters Mattress Fundraiser

What's the Buzz?
Upcoming Events at Bateman
School Tool Box
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ASPEN Parent Portal
NOW!


If you have not already, please make sure that you have updated your email address in the North Office to receive access to the Parent Portal on Aspen.  All room assignments for the upcoming school year will be given through Aspen in August.
 
In-Boundary Kindergarten and New Family Registration & Enrollment Hours
Fridays in July | North Office


Do you have a child ready for Kindergarten in the 2019-2020 school year?  Are you new to the Bateman Community?  Families living within the neighborhood boundaries of Bateman Elementary should enroll new students for the school year 2019-20 as soon as possible.  Summer hours will be Fridays from 8am - 12pm.  If you are unsure if you are within Bateman's boundaries, click here.  
 
Friday Enrollment Summer Office Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
July 12
July 19
July 26
August 2
August 9
 
Playground Playdates
Tuesdays, July 2 - August 13 at 1 pm | Playground


Continue building community all summer long with your friends and classmates by attending a PTA Playground Playdate!  These weekly events are open for all Bateman students to attend so you can continue to see your friends!  If you have any questions, please contact the Bateman PTA.
 
LunchStop at Bateman
Monday - Friday at 10:30am - 12:30 pm | Playground


We are once again hosting LunchStop this summer to ensure that all students have access to lunch each day.  Please come by the Bateman Playground for a lunch and say hi to Ms. Virginia!
 
CPS Summer Initiative
Starting Now!


The district has been working with the City of Chicago and sister agencies to ensure all CPS students have access to safe, fun, and free activities all summer long. Please check out ChicagoCityofLearning.org for more events and offerings!
     
Save the Dates
Supply Drop Off
Friday, August 30 | Bateman Classrooms

 
               
Bateman's Back to School Bash
Friday, August 30 | Bateman Playground

 
Bateman Mattress Fundraiser
Sunday, October 6th | Cafeteria

 
Events in our Community
Independence Library Events
See what's happening at the Independence Library all summer here!  Don't forget to join the Summer Reading Challenge!

Horner Park Farmers Market
...is now open every Saturday!  Join the community and support local farmers each weekend on the corner of Montrose & California from 9 AM - 1 PM!  Visit 
farmersmarket.hornerpark.org for more information!
 
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!
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High School Activation Code Letters for 7th Grade Families

6/19/2019

 
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Dear Rising 8th Grade Families,
 
This October, you will have the chance to submit applications to the high schools you would like your student to attend in 2020-21. Before summer break begins later this week, there are some important steps you’ll need to complete to prepare for this:  
 
Step #1: Subscribe to the GoCPS Mailing List
 
Visit Go.CPS.edu/contact and subscribe to the mailing list by providing your contact information today! Subscribing to the mailing list will ensure that you receive important instructions, announcements and advance notifications that are critical to completing the application process.
 
Step #2: Activation Code Letters
 
For district high school applicants, Activation Codes are used to authenticate students and make sure the correct student data are added to a family’s account when it is created. This week, school counselors will receive a packet containing letters for current 7th grade students. Students will bring these letters home, and you should store them in a safe place until August 2019 when Account Activation and Program Eligibility information becomes available in GoCPS.

  • Activation Code Letter: If the student has never been activated in a GoCPS application account, they will receive a letter containing an Activation Code.
  • No Activation Code Letter: If the student has been previously activated in a GoCPS application account, they will receive a letter stating that no Activation Code is needed for the student to apply.
 
Step #3: GoCPS Introduction Presentation
 
Elementary school counselors across the district are conducting introduction presentations on GoCPS for their students and parents. This session will provide basic information on the high school application process, as well as explanations on subscribing and activation code letters. Contact your school counselor to see when their next presentation is scheduled. You can also watch a recording of this presentation here: English, Spanish
 
Best Regards,
 
GoCPS Team
773-553-2060
gocps@cps.edu
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​Estimadas futuras familias de 8º grado,
 
Este mes de octubre, tendrá la oportunidad de enviar solicitudes a las escuelas secundarias a las que le gustaría que asistiera su estudiante en el 2020-21. Antes de que comiencen las vacaciones de verano a final de esta semana, hay algunos pasos importantes que deberá completar para prepararse:
 
 
Paso #1: Suscríbase a la Lista de Correo de GoCPS
 
¡Visite Go.CPS.edu/contact y suscríbase a la lista de correo al proporcionar su información de contacto hoy! Suscribirse a la lista de correo le asegurará de recibir instrucciones importantes, anuncios, y notificaciones anticipadas que son fundamentales para completar el proceso de solicitud.
 
 
Paso #2: Reciba Cartas de Códigos de Activación
 
Para solicitantes de escuelas secundarias del distrito, los códigos de activación se usan para autenticar a los estudiantes y asegurarse de que los datos correctos de los estudiantes se agreguen a la cuenta de la familia. Esta semana, consejeros escolares recibirán un paquete que contiene cartas para los estudiantes actuales del 7º grado. Los estudiantes llevarán estas cartas a casa, y deben guardarlas en un lugar seguro hasta agosto del 2019 cuando la información de activación de cuenta y elegibilidad de programa esté disponible en GoCPS.
 
 
• Carta de Código de Activación: si el estudiante nunca ha sido activado en una cuenta de solicitud GoCPS, el/ella recibirá una carta con un código de activación.
• Carta sin Código de Activación: si el estudiante ha sido activado previamente en una cuenta de solicitud GoCPS, el/ella recibirá una carta indicando que no se necesita un código de activación para que el estudiante pueda aplicar.
 
 
Paso #3: infórmese con la Presentación de Introducción a GoCPS
 
Consejeros de escuelas primarias del distrito realizaran presentaciones de introducción a GoCPS para los estudiantes y sus padres. Estas sesiónes tendran información básica sobre el proceso de solicitudes para escuelas secundarias, así como explicaciones sobre suscripciónes y cartas de códigos de activación. Comuníquese con su consejero escolar para ver cuándo está programada la próxima presentación. También puede ver una grabación de esta presentación aquí: inglés, español
 
 
Atentamente,
El equipo de GoCPS
773-553-2060

Roosevelt High School CTE - Summer Camp | Register Today!

6/12/2019

 
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Are you a rising 6th - 8th grader who LOVES Computers, Cooking, Arts & Crafts or the Health Sciences? If so, join the Roosevelt High School CTE Summer Camp TODAY! Roosevelt High School is looking for our future Chefs, Doctors,Teachers and Computer Whiz's; will that be YOU?
Throughout the summer, rising 6th - 8th grade students will participate in a variety of activities to introduce them to the career fields of Cooking, Health Sciences, Early Childhood Education and Information Technology!
Space is limited, so register TODAY!
* Video Game Programming (Monday - Thursday - 7/8 - 7/11) - ONE WEEK
* Culinary Program (Monday- Thursday - 7/15 -7/18) - ONE WEEK
* Health Sciences Program (Monday - Thursday - 7/22 - 7/25) - ONE WEEK

* Intro to Coding (Computers) (Monday - Thursday - 7/29 - 8/1) - ONE WEEK
* Arts and Crafts (Early Childhood Education) - Monday - Thursday (7/29 -8/1) - ONE WEEK



Please sign your students up for this opportunity using the link below:              
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roosevelt-high-school-cte-summer-camp-tickets-62717878864?aff=affiliate1

Order Your Child's School Supplies Today!

6/12/2019

 
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Customize and Order School Supplies Online Today!

Steps to Purchasing

1.  Visit schooltoolbox.com and search for Bateman Elementary!
2.  Select your child's grade level for the 2019-2020 School Year.
3. Choose to either purchase the whole list at once or customize the order to meet your needs - if you don't need scissors, don't buy them!  You can even purchase items to support our Specials teachers!
4.  Click Save and Add to Cart
5.  Check out the Teacher Wish Lists!  Grant a teacher's wishes today!
6.  Proceed to Checkout
7.  Enter your information for check out and choose your own delivery date!  You can choose standard shipping, faster shipping, or hold your supplies for delivery at your convenience!
8.  Review and place order! 
Benefits to Ordering:
  • Supplies are delivered in one box!
  • Choose your own delivery date!
  • Customize the supplies you need!
  • Skip the sales and lines!
"I love that School Tool Box let's me ship my school supplies whenever is best for me!  I don't have to hide the school supplies from my child all summer!"

​                                        - Bateman Parent

ORDER BY AUGUST 25th TO ENSURE DELIVERY PRIOR
​TO SCHOOL STARTING!

Bateman Buzz | 2018-2019; Volume 21

6/11/2019

 
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Message from the Principal
Dear Bateman Families and Friends,

It amazes us every year how fast the school year comes to a close!  As we enter our last two weeks of school, we would like to congratulate our 8th grade students on their graduation and wish them the very best as they move on to high schools all over the city. We are SO proud of you! We truly hope you take the Bateman Core Values and spread your empowerment, inclusivity, and kindness to all who cross your path.  Please come back to share all your amazing accomplishments!

We are already planning for the 2019-2020 school year. Part of the planning includes class placement for each student. Each grade level team plays an integral role in placing students in the best educational setting for each child. We examine academic performance, social skills, class composition, and special services. Homerooms will be posted in Aspen during the month of August.  We will not be mailing any placement letters this year, so please make sure that your email is updated in Aspen prior to the end of the school year.  Please visit Maribel or Evelyn in the North Office for more assistance.

Supply lists will be sent home on the last day of school with report cards.  You have the opportunity to purchase your child's supplies through School Tool Box (please see below) and have the supplies sent directly to your house!

We are also in the beginning phases of planning our parent workshops for next year as well as after school offerings and want your input!  Please help us by taking this brief survey to help guide our decisions.


Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see daily updates of all the exciting things happening at Bateman! 


Be Empowered • Be Inclusive • Be Kind

Be Bateman!


All the best,
Georgia & Kate



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Upcoming Events

June 11
Bateman Chess-A-Thon
3:30 pm | Playground

June 11
One Act Theater Festival
4:30 pm | Music Room

June 13
7th Grade Springfield Trip

June 13
1st Grade Field Trip
MSI

June 13
8th Grade Luncheon

June 13
GOTR Bake Sale
3:30 pm | Playground

June 14 
8th Grade Graduation
9:00 am | Auditorium

June 14
Kindergarten Picnic
12:00 pm | Bateman Field
 
June 18

Field Day
All Day | Playground

June 18
Fathers' Club Meeting
6:30 pm | Twisted Hippo

June 20
Kindergarten Commencement
9:00 am | Auditorium

June 20
Last Day of Student Attendance / Q4 Report Card Distribution

What's the Buzz?
Upcoming Events at Bateman
School Tool Box
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Bateman Chess-A-Thon
Tuesday, June 11th at 3:30 pm | Bateman Playground (weather permitting)


Come out to challenge Bateman's Chess Club or get a lesson from one of the team members!  $1.00 per game or lesson for students and $2.00 per lesson/game for adults.  Donations are welcome!  You can also take on Coach Geisler or another Bateman staff member for $2.00 per game.  All proceeds go towards the Bateman Chess Team awards and supplies.  Please contact Coach Geisler if you have any questions!
 
Bateman Theater Club One Act Festival
Tuesday, June 11th at 4:30 pm | Music Room


Calling all theater lovers!  Come support our Theater Club at the One Act Festival on Tuesday, June 11th at 4:30 pm in the Music Room. You will have the opportunity to see 8 One Act Performances that were directed and casted by our very own students!  Please contact Mrs. Soto with any questions!
 
Girls on the Run Bake Sale
Thursday, June 13th at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Bateman Playground


Our Girls on the Run 3rd-5th Grade Team will be hosting a Bake Sale this Thursday, June 13th!  All proceeds will go towards building a Little Library in the front of the school to give students access to books all year long.  If you are interested in donating any baked goods to help the Girls on the Run Team, please sign up here!  Contact Ms. Rowe with any questions.

Freeze Pop Friday!
Friday, June 14th at 3:00 pm | Bateman Playground


Enjoy a fun popsicle and support the Bateman PTA on Friday, June 14th after school!  Popsicles will be for sale for $2 each.  See you there!  Contact the Bateman PTA with any questions.
Adopt the Learning Garden!
Friday, June 14th at 3:30 pm or Saturday, June 15th at 10 AM 
Learning Garden


Are you interested in adopting the Learning Garden for a week this summer?  You will have the opportunity to learn how to keep our garden alive and thriving this summer at the Adopt the Learning Garden Event on Friday, June 14th at 3:30 pm or Saturday, June 15th at 10:00 am.  Come to sign up for your week to water Bateman's Outdoor Classroom!  Please contact Ms. Carrick with any questions.
 
8th Grade Graduation
Friday, June 14th at 9 am | Bateman Auditorium


Our 8th Graders will be graduating this Friday at 9:00 AM.  Tickets for families will be distributed to students on Thursday, June 13th following their Luncheon.  If you have any questions regarding graduation, please contact the main office.
 
2019 Field Day Volunteers Needed
Sign Up Today! Field Day is Tuesday, June 18, 2019


Field Day is next week and we need all hands on deck to make this event fun-filled for all of our students!  Please consider signing up to volunteer today!  The more volunteers, the better!  We will send communication prior to school starting if the weather is not conducive for Field Day.  The rain date will be Wednesday, June 19.  Contact Mr. Fernandez or Ms. Ella with any questions.
 
In-Boundary Kindergarten and New Family Registration
ONGOING! | North Office


Do you have a child ready for Kindergarten in the 2019-2020 school year?  Are you new to the Bateman Community?  Please help us prepare for next year by attending our Kindergarten and New Family Registration Week.  Families living within the neighborhood boundaries of Bateman Elementary should enroll new students for the school year 2019-20 during this week, Monday-Friday between 8am and 4pm.  If you are unsure if you are within Bateman's boundaries, click here.  

Please bring the following with you to register:
  1. Your child’s Birth Certificate

  2. (2) Proofs of current address: this can be in the form of a gas or light bill, a drivers license, a state ID, a medical card or proof of moving date from Post Office.

  3. If possible, current medical records.

CPS Summer Initiative
Starting Now!


The district has been working with the City of Chicago and sister agencies to ensure all CPS students have access to safe, fun, and free activities all summer long. Please check out ChicagoCityofLearning.org for more events and offerings!
Save the Dates
Kindergarten Commencement
Thursday, June 20th at 9am | Auditorium

 
Bateman Mattress Fundraiser
Sunday, October 6th | Cafeteria

 
Events in our Community
Independence Library Events
See what's happening at the Independence Library in May & June here!  Don't forget to join the Summer Reading Challenge!
 

Bateman Community Garden
The garden beds on the west (Sacramento) side of the school once again will be leased for family gardening plots this summer!  If visions of fresh tomatoes and peppers are dancing in your head, and you are interested in renting a plot for the 2019 growing season, please email Libby Karier at batemangarden@gmail.com for more information!


Horner Park Farmers Market
...is now open every Saturday!  Join the community and support local farmers each weekend on the corner of Montrose & California from 9 AM - 1 PM!  Visit 
farmersmarket.hornerpark.org for more information!
 

Bike Week at the Farmers Market
Join North River Commission and Active Transportation Alliance to celebrate Bike Week in Chicago at the Horner Park Farmers Market on June 22nd. Albany Park's own Tailwind Cycles will be on hand with their mobile bike repair to provide free tune-ups, Chicago Bicycle Ambassadors will provide bike safety demonstrations and materials, and NRC will be raffling off bike gear & handing out free reflective helmet and bike stickers for youth.  Visit theirFacebook Event for more information!
 

Flavors of Albany Park
Calling all foodies! Experience the rich, international culture of the northwest side of the Chicago by tasting the delicious "Flavors of Albany Park" at this annual neighborhood restaurant crawl on Wednesday, June 19, from 6-9PM. Flavors represents the area's diverse ethnic cuisines from 40+ participating businesses and restaurants.  See the North River Commission & Albany Park Chamber of Commerce event page for more details and ticket information.
 

Steve and Kate's Summer Camp
June 24th - August 23rd | Lakeview Location

Fliers are available in the North Office!
Looking Ahead

June 24 - 28: Chicago Chess Foundation Bateman Camp
June 24 - 28: Summer Theater Camp
August 30: Kindergarten Orientation
August 30: Supply Drop Off
August 30: Bateman's Back to School Bash

September 3: First Day of School
September 6: Bateman's Movie in the Park
October 6: Bateman Boosters Mattress Fundraiser

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Click here to support Bateman Teacher Donors Choose Projects!
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5th Annual Bateman Fine Arts Night

6/5/2019

 
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Join Us for
Bateman's 5th Annual Fine Arts Night

Please join us in celebrating our Fine Arts Program at Bateman!  You will have the opportunity to experience the Bateman Gallery (in the Auditorium) featuring art pieces from all grade levels and performances from the Bateman Choir.  

You will also have the opportunity to donate to Bateman's partnership with IPaintMyMind!  This organization has collaborated with our team to install professional artwork, which is located in the Auditorium stairwells.  Our hope is to raise enough money to bring in another year of Fine Art Pieces from Shared Walls collection to use for lessons and inspire our Bateman Artists.  Please consider attending the event and donating to this great cause!

 
**Please enter through the Auditorium Doors on the
Sacramento side of the building!**
Fine Arts Night Activities
An Interactive Art Experience!
A Scavenger Hunt with Prizes!
An Oreo table! 
Photo Opportunities!

AND MUCH MORE!
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Even one dollar will bring a teacher closer to fully funding their project!

Do you have news to share?
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Bateman's 2019 Class trip to Washington, D.C

6/3/2019

 
Relive the journey with our students as they made wonderful memories on their class trip to Washington, D.C 
Tuesday, May 28th

We left Bateman on time at 6:00 A.M.
We had a great time on the bus, visiting with friends and watching movies. There were plenty of cows and horses to see in Indiana. Before we knew it, we were enjoying lunch at a food court in Ohio. Then, we had “school on the bus” to learn more about the history behind the sites in Washington, D.C. We had dinner at a food court in Pennsylvania. Next, we drove through the Appalachian Mountains. After traveling through Maryland and Virginia, we crossed the Potomac River and entered Washington, D.C. at sunset. We scampered up the stairs at the Lincoln Memorial to see the giant statue of Abraham Lincoln and read the Gettysburg Address. On our way back down the stairs, we stood at the very spot where Dr. Martin delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech.   Lastly, we checked into our hotel for a good night’s sleep.

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Wednesday, May 29th 

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we traveled to Arlington National Cemetery. There, we saw the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown (Soldier), the Eternal Flame where President John F. Kennedy is buried, and the tombstone of heavyweight boxing champion, Joe Louis. Later, we saw the Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial, and the memorial for victims of the 9/11 attack at the Pentagon. 

For lunch, we stopped at the food court at the Newseum. This museum honors Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, and other constitutional rights. We saw pieces of the Berlin Wall and a broadcast antenna from the World Trade Center. The students got to use a microphone in front of a camera and deliver part of a tv. newscast. From there, we went shopping at Souvenir City and the mall at Union Station.

That evening, we had a delicious pizza dinner. Then, we had a nighttime walk, stopping for guided tours at the memorials for Thomas Jefferson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We walked along the edge of the Tidal Basin, enjoying views of the city’s skyline. ​
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Thursday, May 30th​
This morning, pandemonium reigned as we started our day watching pandas devour bamboo at the National Zoo. Next, we went to the American History Museum. There, we saw the original Star Spangled Banner flag, the ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz, and many other historic objects. Later, we dined with members of Congress in the cafeteria in the U.S. capitol. Afterward, we enjoyed a guided tour of the capitol. We then enjoyed a performance of the comedy murder-mystery, Shear Madness, at the Kennedy Center. Completing our day was dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe!
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Friday, May 31st

We began our day at George Washington’s remarkable estate, Mount Vernon. We saw the mansion, slave quarters, and George and Martha Washington’s tomb. The students learned a lot from a period actress, acting in the role of a plantation slave. 

After lunch, we went to the National Archives to see original copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Our next stop was the National Museum of African American history and Culture. There we saw exhibits ranging from hip-hop to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Next, we took a walking tour of the Vietnam Memorial wall, the Korean War Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. At the wall, we learned about a Bateman family’s connection to Vietnam. At the WW II Memorial we met two ducks in the fountain. Then, we headed off for one last round of souvenir shopping. Our last stop was at Bertucci’s, where we enjoyed pizza, pasta, and salad.

Our final statistics for steps on our Fit-bits and Mobile Phones are:

Tuesday: 12,000 steps
Wednesday: 31,000 steps
Thursday: 27,000 steps
Friday: 22,000 steps


We would like to thank our students’ families for financial support that made this remarkable experience possible. The students will remember this trip for the rest of their lives.
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IPaintMyMind features Bateman's own Ms. Tambone!

6/3/2019

 
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Check out this great feature from IPaintMyMind and consider supporting our continued partnership at the 5th Annual
​Fine Arts Night on Thursday, June 6th at 5:00 pm!
PictureIPMM Founder, Evan La Ruffa with Ms. Tambone, Ms. Davos, and Ms. Kloepper

Ms. Tambone Shapes Our Collective Future

Whether artists, businesses that care, or community leaders that are often overlooked and under-resourced, we’re proud to have built a model that lifts them up. One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is developing relationships with all of those partners, and getting to know Ms. Tambone over the last year has been a true pleasure.
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She reminds us why we do what we do - to support the people that make art, buy art, and teach creative arts to our kids. Doing so means more moments in which art transports & empowers.

As we continue to partner with incredible educators like Ms. Adrienne Tambone, we’re reminded of the tireless work she does to make art at Bateman Elementary a meaningful part of so many kids lives.

If you'd like to support Bateman's ongoing participation in our Shared Walls program by rallying friends and family to fundraise, hit us up!
Check out some of the work in action with our students
​alongside artists Sam Kirk and Missy Rosa!
Photographs courtesy of Abel Arciniega of Tequila Graphics
If you like what you see and want this partnership continue at Bateman, please come to the 5th Annual Bateman Fine Arts Night on Thursday, June 6 at 5:30 pm where you will have the opportunity to donate to raise funds for the school to continue to work with IPaintMyMind!
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