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Supply Pick Ups start TOMORROW!

8/31/2020

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

Supply Pick Up Reminder

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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!

Technology Pick Up & Supply Pick Up

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If you completed the Technology Needs Form to inform the school of your technology needs if you:

- Are new to the school

- Need an additional device (all children should have their own device)

- Need to trade in your device that was kept from last year

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Week of August 31st FACE 2 FACE Parent Workshops

8/31/2020

Parent Workshops With FACE!
BATEMAN WEBSITE | TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA | TEACHER WEBSITES | REMOTE LEARNING

Face 2 Face

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Technology Pick Up & Supply Pick Up

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If you completed the Technology Needs Form to inform the school of your technology needs if you:

- Are new to the school

- Need an additional device (all children should have their own device)

- Need to trade in your device that was kept from last year

Save the Date!

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Bateman Remote Learning Plan

8/31/2020

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

Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Family,

Today we officially welcomed back our staff to the beginning of the new school year! While we could not greet them with our annual BBQ, it was wonderful to hear planning occurring in socially distanced hallway meetings, see supply bags receiving their final touches, and witness virtual teaching space creations! We know many have already been in contact with their new homerooms and all are eager to collaborate with each of you!

Over the past few weeks, we have put all our efforts into preparing for a successful school year. Through everything, we are so thankful for our Bateman Family! The continued collaborative efforts inspire us as we begin a very unconventional school year.

Our top priority continues to be supporting all students and their families. Thank you to each of the participants in Friday's Local School Council Meeting, where we explained in great detail regarding the plan for this year. Please take a moment to watch this video or review the presentation slides created by the Bateman Leadership Team that further explains the Remote Learning Expectations provided by the district. It is important to note that we have adapted the guidance to fit the needs of our Bateman community. The video includes information regarding:

The 7 Remote Learning Expectations
Remote Learning Policies
Curriculum and Instruction, including the framework grade band schedule
Diverse Learner Support
English Learner Support
Social- Emotional Support

If you still have lingering questions regarding our remote start to the school year after watching the video and reviewing the Bateman FAQ for Remote Learning, please feel free to contact us at bateman@cps.edu. Please note that we are continuously adding new sections to the Bateman FAQ for Remote Learning to keep information as pertinent as possible. Please continue to check back on this document, which will be centralized within the Remote Learning section of our website. Additionally, teachers will be emailing student versions of schedules to parents on Wednesday afternoon.

We have several exciting upcoming events. For more information about these events, please ensure you are subscribed to the Bateman Buzz!

Kindergarten Virtual Orientation: Tuesday, September 1st @ 10am
PreK Virtual Orientations: Wednesday, September 2nd @ 10am
Supply Pick Ups: Week of August 31st
First Day of School!: Tuesday, September 8th @ 8:15am
Virtual Curriculum Night: Wednesday, September 23rd @ 5:30pm

The flexibility and understanding of our Bateman community has been tremendous. We encourage you to stay connected to the Bateman Facebook page, Twitter and the Bateman Buzz for the latest information regarding learning models in the coming months.

We are looking forward to a wonderful 2020 school year!

Warm regards,

Georgia and Kate

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Technology Pick Up & Supply Pick Up

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¡Visite Bateman.cps.edu para ver este mensaje en un idioma diferente!

If you completed the Technology Needs Form to inform the school of your technology needs if you:

- Are new to the school

- Need an additional device (all children should have their own device)

- Need to trade in your device that was kept from last year

Save the Date!

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Bateman Remote Learning Plan Quarter 1 | 2020-2021

8/31/2020

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

Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Family,

The 7 Remote Learning Expectations
Remote Learning Policies
Curriculum and Instruction, including the framework grade band schedule
Diverse Learner Support
English Learner Support
Social- Emotional Support

We have several exciting upcoming events. For more information about these events, please ensure you are subscribed to the Bateman Buzz!

Kindergarten Virtual Orientation: Tuesday, September 1st @ 10am
PreK Virtual Orientations: Wednesday, September 2nd @ 10am
Supply Pick Ups: Week of August 31st
First Day of School!: Tuesday, September 8th @ 8:15am
Virtual Curriculum Night: Wednesday, September 23rd @ 5:30pm

We are looking forward to a wonderful 2020 school year!

Warm regards,

Georgia and Kate

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Technology Pick Up & Supply Pick Up

Visit the Bateman Website to view this message in a different language!
¡Visite Bateman.cps.edu para ver este mensaje en un idioma diferente!

If you completed the Technology Needs Form to inform the school of your technology needs if you:

- Are new to the school

- Need an additional device (all children should have their own device)

- Need to trade in your device that was kept from last year

Save the Date!

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Back to School Buzz

8/26/2020

Back to School Buzz
BATEMAN WEBSITE | TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA | TEACHER WEBSITES | REMOTE LEARNING

Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Parents,

We hope that this email finds you all well!

We continue to put all of our efforts into preparing for this school year. We are so thankful for our Bateman Family! One of our parents said it well, “We have heard a lot on the news and reflected on what this year will not be. Let’s continue imagining what it can be!” It will not be typical. It will take time for us to figure out this innovative model of education for all of our students, but we will get through this year and educate our students to the best of our abilities.

Please make sure you read through the district's Final Reopening Framework that provides information for remote learning for the 2020-21 school year.

Together, we will face challenges in the year ahead of us. We will learn and grow together as we provide education that looks different but exhibits the same care and commitment that defines us. In this unusual time, we will be at our best when we continue to stand together. Our kids will follow our lead, and they will also demonstrate their resiliency. We are all in this together, and we will all get through this together.

We look forward to seeing you from afar in the several upcoming Back to School Events, both virtual and socially distanced.

Sincerely,

Georgia and Kate

Upcoming Dates at a Glance
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This Week:

Thursday, August 27th: Technology Pick Up from 9am - 12pm | Door 4
Friday, August 28th: Technology Pick Up from 9am - 12pm | Door 4
Friday, August 28th: Virtual LSC Meeting @ 2:30pm |

Looking Ahead:

Sunday, August 30th: Chalk the Walk w/ Horner Park Neighbors @ 11am | Door 1
Monday, August 31st: Virtual Dual Language Parent Meeting | Details below
Tuesday, September 1st - September 4th: Supply Pick Up | Designated Times Below | Door 4
Tuesday, September 1st: Virtual Kindergarten Orientation @ 10 am
Wednesday, September 2nd: Virtual Preschool Orientation @ 10 am

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

Technology Pick Up
Thursday, August 27th & Friday, August 28th from 9am - 12pm | Door 4

If you are in need of Technology to support your child's remote learning this fall, please come to Door 4 with a proper facial covering to sign out a device from the school. Thank you to those who have informed us of your needs via the Technology Needs Form. Please adhere to all social distancing protocols.

Virtual August LSC Meeting
Friday, August 28th at 2:30 pm

Please join us for our monthly community meeting during which we will discuss our upcoming Remote Learning Plan with parents and students. We hope to see you there for our virtual meeting! Please see the agenda here. Link to join is below.

Join the LSC Meeting Here!

Chalk the Walk with Horner Park Neighbors!
Sunday, August 30th around 11am | Outside in front of Main Entrance

Join the Horner Park Neighbors and help us get ready to #BeBateman! Chalk will be provided but you are encouraged to bring your own to write messages to welcome back students and staff this week for Supply Pick Up Days!

Virtual Dual Language Parent Meetings
Monday, August 31st at 5pm & 6pm

Bateman Elementary would like to invite our PreK - 2nd parents to join us for an informational meeting about our Dual Language Program during Remote Learning.
Monday - August 31,2020
English Session 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

La Primaria Bateman desea invitar a nuestros padres de PreK - 2do a unirse a nosotros para una reunión informativa sobre nuestro Programa de Lenguaje Dual durante el Aprendizaje Remoto.
lunes - 31 de agosto del 2020
En Español 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

RSVP for Link Here!

Supply Pick Up
Tuesday, September 1st - Friday, September 4th

Please come to Door 4 to pick up your child's supplies for the upcoming school year. You will receive a Bateman Bag with lots of great supplies to get your remote learning started the right way! You will have the opportunity to possibly meet your child's teacher and pick up technology if you cannot make it to the pick up Thursday and Friday. Please see designated times below:

Other Updates
Important future events, Community News, District Updates & much more!

CPS Childcare Survey

If you are in need of childcare, please complete this District Survey to inform them of your needs for the upcoming school year. The District is currently gathering input from families regarding childcare services.

Click here for CPS Childcare Survey

Pre-EBT Snap Benefits

ALL CPS students are eligible to apply or P-EBT SNAP benefits regardless of family income since all enrolled students can receive meals at no cost at school

Apply for P-EBT SNAP Benefits here. This is a special benefit that can help you buy food for school-age children 3 to 17 years old and 18 to 22 years old (in high school), who would receive National School Lunch Program free or reduced-priced meals when schools are in session.

For more information please click here.

FACE Google Parent Workshops

CPS's Department of Family and Community Engagement is offering several Google Suite Workshops this week! Check them out below!

33rd Ward Back to School Donation Drive

We are now accepting donations for home-school supplies such as notebooks, headphones, white boards, markers, calendars, planners, and even chrome books if possible. Israel's Gift of Hope is also accepting financial donations if that is a better option for you or your neighbors.

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Save the Dates: Technology Pick Up & Supply Pick Up

8/20/2020

Technology Pick Up & Supply Pick Up

Visit the Bateman Website to view this message in a different language!
¡Visite Bateman.cps.edu para ver este mensaje en un idioma diferente!

If you completed the Technology Needs Form to inform the school of your technology needs if you:

- Are new to the school

- Need an additional device (all children should have their own device)

- Need to trade in your device that was kept from last year

Save the Date!

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CPS Release of Remote Learning Guidance

8/18/2020

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CPS Remote Learning Guidance Release

Dear Bateman Families and Friends,

Throughout the past week alone, we have had the pleasure of connecting with our entire staff, over 300 of our families in varying virtual events, and countless more via email, enrollment and forms. We have shared our commitments to our children, welcomed new families, answered questions and much more. Ultimately, we have supported one another and have created several open lines of communication. It is through this communication that we will continue to build trust and solidify partnerships across our school community.

We stand by our commitment of constant and transparent communication. Earlier this evening, Chicago Public Schools released the official guidance for At Home Learning this fall. Please keep in mind that this new guidance has several details that are new to us all. We have been reflecting and brainstorming with our staff to enhance our practices from the spring and are eager to put our new ideas into practice.

We are confident that our team will develop a robust plan that fits the needs of our school community. We had intended to share our draft plan with you tomorrow morning at our Local School Council meeting and will unfortunately be unable to do so having just learned new information this evening. This has a great impact on our school community — one that impacts students, teachers, and families alike — and deserves time, collaboration, thoughtfulness, and multiple perspectives. We encourage you to join us at our rescheduled August LSC meeting, which will be announced at the beginning of next week, to provide feedback on our draft learning plan.

We cannot thank you enough for your continued outreach, support and excitement for the upcoming school year. We know that together, we will continue to #BeBateman in the best possible way!

Please see below for details from the district and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Warm regards,

Georgia & Kate

Dear CPS Families,
Earlier this month, we announced that all Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students will begin the coming school year learning at home. Throughout our response to COVID-19, our top priority has been, and will continue to be, keeping our students and school communities safe. Today, we are sharing our Final Reopening Framework for the start of the 2020–21 school year. This framework gives CPS the flexibility to begin the school year learning at home and transition to hybrid learning once our public health experts determine it is safe to do so.

Mirroring a Normal School Day at Home
When students start school on September 8, their day-to-day experience will look very different than it did during remote learning last spring. We are using the insight we gained last year to provide our educators with new resources, tools, and expectations to ensure students continue to receive a high-quality education.
Families should expect an experience that mirrors what students what students would normally experience at school. Teachers will take attendance daily, use Google Suite tools to post work and host live instruction, and be available during school hours to provide students with feedback, support, and host parent conferences as needed. This will help teachers better understand individual student learning and provide support in a timely manner.
Students in kindergarten through grade 12 will engage in live, real-time instruction with their teachers for at least three hours per day, with high school students participating in live instruction for 80 percent of the school day. The remainder of the school day will be made up of independent learning and small group activities with other students through Google Education Suite. These changes will help provide critical structure in an age-appropriate manner and keep children engaged for the entirety of each school day. Expect to receive details of your child's schedule in the coming weeks.

Implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans
CPS will continue to ensure that our diverse learners make progress on their IEP goals and the general education curriculum. IEP teams will determine how to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities from home in a safe, supportive manner. Educators and related service providers will provide live, real-time instruction as well as individual check-ins and independent learning activities.
Providing Real-time Instruction for English Learners
Bilingual education teachers will continue collaborating with classroom teachers to deliver instruction that meets the language needs of our English learners (ELs). In order to support students’ language development, ELs will receive live, real-time instruction and independent learning activities this fall.

Educating the Whole Child
We know children may experience a combination of stress, fear, and anxiety as the school year approaches, and easing these feelings and building supportive learning environments will be critical to their success this coming school year. This year, we will offer additional mental health interventions and supports, introduce grief curriculum, expand small group trauma interventions, and provide virtual classroom-based activities for managing stress and anxiety. We will continue to be intentional about prioritizing social-emotional learning and sharing mental health resources with students and families throughout the year. Parents can contact their school social worker or counselor to request more information about these services or resources.
Expanding Equitable Access to Technology and High-Speed Internet
To ensure every CPS student will have a high-quality digital experience learning at home this fall, CPS will provide 36,000 computing devices to children who still need one––in addition to the 128,000 devices distributed last spring. And through Chicago Connected, more than 100,000 families from limited-income backgrounds will be able to get high-speed internet at no cost. Families can check their eligibility and access their activation code by simply entering their child’s student ID number and birthdate into our eligibility tool at Chicago Connected. You can find your child’s student ID on their report or progress report. If you need assistance, please call your child’s school.
In the coming days, we will be releasing additional resources for parents and students that will help our families prepare for learning at home during this first quarter. We will also begin introducing new virtual training sessions through our Parent Universities to help our families transition to online learning in addition to the courses available on the Office of Family and Community Engagement's YouTube channel.
We thank you for your continued patience and engagement and look forward to providing your children with the high-quality education they deserve while keeping everyone healthy and safe.

Sincerely,
Janice K. Jackson, EdD LaTanya D. McDade
Chief Executive Officer Chief Education Officer
Chicago Public Schools Chicago Public Schools

Estimadas familias de las CPS:

A principios de este mes, anunciamos que todos los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS) comenzarán el nuevo año escolar siguiendo el modelo de aprendizaje en casa. A lo largo de nuestra planificación para responder a la COVID-19, nuestra máxima prioridad ha sido, y seguirá siendo, garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y comunidades escolares. Hoy, hemos publicado nuestro Marco final para la reapertura del año escolar 2020-21. El marco nos da la flexibilidad de empezar el año escolar con el aprendizaje en casa, y de hacer una transición al aprendizaje híbrido una vez que nuestros expertos en salud pública determinen que es seguro hacerlo.

Aprendizaje en casa que refleja un día escolar normal
Cuando los estudiantes comiencen las clases el 8 de septiembre, su experiencia diaria será muy diferente a la que tuvieron durante el aprendizaje remoto la primavera pasada. Estamos implementando las lecciones aprendidas del año pasado para proporcionarles a nuestros educadores nuevos recursos, herramientas y expectativas, con el fin de seguir proporcionándoles a los estudiantes una educación de alta calidad.
Los estudiantes podrán participar en un aprendizaje en casa que refleja lo que normalmente experimentarían en la escuela. Los maestros tomarán asistencia diariamente; usarán las herramientas de Google Suite para publicar trabajos escolares e impartir clases virtuales en tiempo real; estarán disponibles durante el horario escolar para darles comentarios y apoyo a los estudiantes; y realizarán conferencias de padres, cuando sean necesarias. Esto les permitirá a los maestros comprender mejor el nivel académico de todos los estudiantes, y brindarles apoyo de manera oportuna.
Los estudiantes de kínder al 12.º grado participarán en clases virtuales en tiempo real junto con sus maestros, por lo menos tres horas al día. Y los estudiantes de secundaria participarán en las mismas durante el 80 por ciento del día escolar. El día escolar restante consistirá en el aprendizaje independiente y en las actividades de grupos pequeños con otros estudiantes a través de Google Education Suite. Estos cambios ayudarán a proporcionar una estructura crítica que se adapta a la edad de los estudiantes, y a mantener su participación activa durante todo el día escolar.

Implementación de los Planes de Educación Individualizada (IEPs) y los Planes 504
Las CPS seguirán asegurándose de que los estudiantes de educación especial progresen en sus objetivos del IEP y en el currículo de educación general. Durante el aprendizaje en casa, los equipos de IEP determinarán cómo apoyar a estos estudiantes de manera segura. Los educadores y los proveedores de servicios relacionados impartirán clases virtuales en tiempo real, y realizarán reuniones individuales y actividades de aprendizaje independiente.
Clases virtuales en tiempo real para los estudiantes de inglés
Los maestros de educación bilingüe seguirán colaborando con los maestros de aulas, con el fin de impartir clases que atiendan las necesidades lingüísticas de nuestros estudiantes de inglés (ELs). Para ayudar el desarrollo lingüístico de los estudiantes, los ELs recibirán clases virtuales en tiempo real, y participarán en actividades de manera independiente este otoño.

Educación que se centra en el bienestar de los niños
Sabemos que los niños pueden experimentar una mezcla de estrés, miedo y ansiedad a medida que se acerca el año escolar. Por lo tanto, aliviar estos sentimientos y crear entornos de apoyo será fundamental para su éxito en el nuevo año escolar. Este año, ofreceremos programas de intervenciones y recursos para la salud mental; introduciremos un currículo sobre el duelo; ampliaremos las intervenciones de trauma en grupos pequeños; y proporcionaremos actividades virtuales para manejar el estrés y la ansiedad. Seguiremos priorizando el aprendizaje socio-emocional y compartiendo recursos de salud mental con los estudiantes y las familias durante todo el año. Los padres pueden comunicarse con el trabajador social o el consejero escolar para solicitar más información sobre estos servicios o recursos.
Expansión del acceso equitativo a la tecnología y al internet de alta velocidad
Durante la primavera pasada, las CPS distribuyeron más de 128,000 dispositivos digitales. Para garantizar que todos los estudiantes tengan un buen aprendizaje en casa usando dispositivos digitales de alta calidad, las CPS proporcionarán 36,000 computadoras adicionales a los niños que aún las necesiten. Y por medio del programa Chicago Connected, más de 100,000 familias de ingresos limitados podrán obtener gratuitamente internet de alta calidad. Las familias pueden informarse de su elegibilidad para el programa, y acceder su código de activación ingresando el número de identificación y la fecha de nacimiento de su hijo a la herramienta de elegibilidad en Chicago Connected. Puede encontrar el número de identificación en el boletín de calificaciones o de progreso académico. Si desea obtener ayuda, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo.
En los próximos días, publicaremos recursos adicionales para que los padres y los estudiantes se preparen para el aprendizaje en casa durante el primer trimestre. También introduciremos nuevas sesiones virtuales a través de nuestras Universidades para Padres, con el fin de preparar a las familias para el aprendizaje en línea.
Le agradecemos por su paciencia y compromiso continuo. Esperamos proporcionarles a sus hijos la educación de alta calidad que se merecen, mientras garantizamos la salud y la seguridad de todos.

Atentamente,

Janice K. Jackson, EdD LaTanya D. McDade
Directora Ejecutiva Directora de Educación
Escuelas Públicas de Chicago Escuelas Públicas de Chicago

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Bateman News

Supply Pick Ups start TOMORROW!

Week of August 31st FACE 2 FACE Parent Workshops

Bateman Remote Learning Plan

Bateman Remote Learning Plan Quarter 1 | 2020-2021

Back to School Buzz

Save the Dates: Technology Pick Up & Supply Pick Up

CPS Release of Remote Learning Guidance