Bateman Buzz | 2018-2019; Volume 23

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View this email in your browser Visit the Bateman Website to view the Buzz in a different language! ¡Visite Bateman.cps.edu para ver este mensaje en un idioma diferente! 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 Click here to give us feedback! Did you miss this month's Grade Level News? Click Here for Grade Level Monthly Newsletters!   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 Order Today! Thinking ahead to next year?  Skip the lines at the store and don't worry about any sales - order your school supplies today!  School Tool Box has all of your supply lists ready to in a completely customizable order form to meet your needs.  Supplies will come in one box and will be sent to your home on a date of your choice.  Make sure to order by August 25th to ensure timely delivery!     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! 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|*