Bateman Buzz | 2018-2019, Volume 12

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View this email in your browser Message from the Principal Dear Bateman Families and Friends, It was great to have everyone back today!  The polar vortex coudn't stop our amazing students from Being Bateman!  We have some exciting announcements to share with you. Our teachers have been hard at work with their data deep dives and curriculum planning sessions.  They have analyzed mid-year assessment data to strategically plan and support student learning outcomes. This analysis and planning will benefit our students as we enter the 2nd semester of the school year.   We look forward to great student academic growth! On Wednesday, February 6th, our K-5 students will be participating in our annual mid-year Blaze Ways assembly.  Our assemblies always focus on positive SEL skills that the students can use on a daily basis.  This year, the students will be going on a journey with Mr. Blaze Ways as he learns how to identify his feelings. Make sure to ask your child(ren) about all the different ways they learn to identify and address their feelings.  As always, please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see daily updates of all the exciting things happening at Bateman! Have a wonderful week!   Be Empowered • Be Inclusive • Be Kind Be Bateman! All the best, Georgia & Kate Click here to give us feedback! Did you miss this month's Grade Level News? Click Here for Grade Level Monthly Newsletters! Upcoming Events February 5-7 Vision/Hearing Re-Screening All day | Room 118 February 6 LSC Meeting 8:30 am | Library February 6 K-5 Mid Year Blaze Ways Rallies (Students) February 6 *Updated* End of Quarter 2 February 7  Bateman Boosters 6:30 pm | Horner Park February 7 Aldermanic Forum 7:00 pm | Auditorium February 8 Q2 Latte with our Leaders 8:30 am | Library February 6 *Updated* Quarter 2 Report Card Distribution February 11 Girl Scouts 3:30 pm | Library February 12 Fathers' Club Meeting 6:30 pm | Twisted Hippo February 12-13 BAC Valentine's Day Sale During the School Day February 14 Valentine's Day Celebrations February 14 Middle School Dance February 15 BAC/PAC Meeting 8:30 am | Room 118 February 15 100th Day of School Celebration K-1 Classrooms What's the Buzz? Upcoming Events at Bateman New Donor's Choose Project Posted Please consider supporting Ms. Howland's new Donor's Choose Project!  Visit Donor's Choose for her project and all of our teachers with current projects!  Also, check out projects from Mrs. Walsh and Ms. Knobel!  Remember that even one dollar helps a teacher achieve his or her goal!   Local School Council Meeting Wednesday, February 6th at 8:30 am | Library Please join us for the February 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.  We hope to see you there!   Bateman Boosters Meeting Thursday, February 7th at 6:30pm | Horner Park Fieldhouse 2741 W Montrose, 2nd Floor Please join us at Horner Park for the Booster's monthly meeting! We are busy planning our annual Spring Fling!  This is the largest event to support our school and takes many months of planning behind the scenes.  The Boosters need YOUR help to make this year's event the best yet!  Please contact the Boosters at friendsofbateman@gmail.com to volunteer for a planning committee today!  We hope to see you there!   Quarter 2 Latte with our Leaders Friday, February 8th at 8:30 am | Library Please join us for our quarterly Latter with our Leaders where you will hear from the Bateman Leadership Team and have an opportunity for conversation about the school and community.  This quarter, we will focus on providing a Dual Language update and program models moving forward.  Hope to see you there!   Fathers' Club Meeting Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30 pm | Twisted Hippo   Please join us as for our next meeting at Twisted Hippo on Tuesday, February 12th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  We will be discussing upcoming events including Sports Saturday with Dad which will take place on Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 am to  12:00 pm.  We look forward to seeing you!          BAC Valentine's Day Sale Tuesday, February 12th - Wednesday, February 13th                  Classroom Valentine's Day Celebrations Thursday, February 14th | Classrooms As a reminder, Valentine's Day may only be celebrated with non-food items or healthy snacks.  Please reminded that students are not to bring in candy or other unapproved foods.  If you need ideas for healthy food, please see the Bateman Approved Snack List.   Middle School Valentine's Day Dance Thursday, February 14th at 3:30 pm | Auditorium Please support the Student Council's annual Middle School Valentine's Day Dance!  All 5th - 8th graders are invited to pay $2 to participate.  Students must bring a signed permission slip and money to enter.  Please enter through the Auditorium staircase door and exit at 5pm through the Sacramento Auditorium doors.  All profits go to the 8th grade DC trip!   BAC/PAC Meeting Friday, February 15th at 8:30 am | Room 118 Join us for part two of our nutrition series from Alivio Medical Center. We will continue to learn about a healthy diet and conduct a weight in and measurement assessment. We will also begin our first Parent Writing Workshop. All participants will receive writing supplies. Don't miss it!   ACCESS Testing Wednesday, January 16th - Friday, February 15th   ACCESS testing continues!. ACCESS is an English language proficiency test for English Learners in our bilingual programs. Students are assessed in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Please ask your student's teacher about specific test dates and make sure your student is rested and has a nutritious breakfast. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Téllez at katellez@cps.edu.   Mission Propelle After School Registration Sign Up Today! Click Here to Register for Mission Propelle! Girls on the Run Spring Registration 3rd - 5th Graders - Sign Up Today! Click Here to Register for Girls on the Run! Save the Dates K-4 Math Investigation Day Wednesday, February 27th at 8:30 am    February Dine to Donate: MOD Pizza Wednesday, February 27th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm   Events in our Community **NEW DATE** 33rd Ward Aldermanic Forum Thursday, February 7th at 7:00pm | Bateman Auditorium            Independence Library February Calendar   Looking Ahead February 18: No School | Presidents' Day February 20: Kindergarten Field Trip: Three Little Pigs February 22: School Tour February 23: Fathers' Club Saturday Sports with Dad February 27: K-4 Math Investigation Day February 27: Dine to Donate @ MOD Pizza March 6:  LSC Meeting March 6:  Bateman Boosters Meeting March 8:  Progress Report Distribution March 12: Spring Craft Sale Vendor Applications Due March 12: Fathers' Club Meeting March 26:  Dine to Donate @ Chipotle Click here to support Bateman through Amazon Smile! Click here to support Bateman Teacher Donors Choose Projects! Even one dollar will bring a teacher closer to fully funding their project! Do you have News to Share? We are always trying to improve our communication! If you have information to share with the Bateman Community, we would like to know! To submit an item for our twice-monthly Bateman Buzz, please send an email with the event details including date, time, and location.  Any photos should be submitted in .JPEG format. Please submit by 5pm on Thursday and you might see it in the Bateman Buzz, Bateman Website, or on social media!  Subscribe Now Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* *|LIST:SUBSCRIBE|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*