Bateman Buzz | 2019-2020; Vol 14

**Please forgive our error!  The Bateman Boosters meeting is on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 pm!**

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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 Administration Dear Bateman Families and Friends, Bateman is a truly special place.  We feel so fortunate to have the privilege of calling this school not only our work, but our second home. That's what our school is to so many of our children.  We witness it everyday through their smiles, joyful interactions, and learning experiences. We are quickly approaching our annual Boostin' for Bateman Spring Fling!  This is the biggest opportunity to show how much you care about Bateman and celebrate each of our students in our amazing school community.  At this event, you will have the opportunity to mingle with friends and teachers, bid on exciting auction items and teacher experience parties, participate in a live auction, and so much more!  Ultimately, you have the opportunity to give back and support the instructional materials that make your child's educational experience meaningful here at school.   Please join us in supporting our school and buy your tickets today!  We hope to see everyone there! Be Empowered • Be Inclusive • Be Kind Be Bateman! All the best, Georgia & Kate Click here to give us feedback! Click Here for Grade Level Monthly Newsletters!     Classroom Spotlights For all classroom spotlights, follow us on Facebook and Twitter! The 3rd grader's were immersed in the true story of Ruby Bridges' bravery as she became the first Black student to start integration in U.S. schools. They worked on a fun and interactive activity to identify Ruby's traits and justify why those traits describe her.   7th grade students studied African Americans that made major contributions in the medical field! Come check out their work on the 3rd Floor! Upcoming Dates at a Glance Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar! This Week: Wednesday, March 4: LSC Meeting @ 5:30 pm | Library Thursday, March 5: Bateman Boosters Meeting @ 5:30 pm | Library Friday, March 6: Quarter 3 Progress Report Distribution   Looking Ahead: Saturday, March 28: Spring Fling! Eat, Drink, and Be Bateman! @ 6:30 pm | Twisted Hippo Monday, April 6 - Friday April 10: SPRING BREAK! What's the Buzz? Upcoming Events at Bateman These events are all within the next 2 weeks! Music in our Schools Month All Month!   Celebrate Music in our Schools Month all of March!  This month, students will hear music playing as they come in to school, hear announcements about musicians, and participate in the Mystery Musician Competition!  Check out more ways for you to celebrate at home! March Madness Attendance Challenge All Month!   Do you have your brackets ready? Who will make it to the Final 4 for the highest attendance rate?!  Prizes will be given throughout the month to homerooms maintaining great attendance with grand prize of a movie with popcorn in the auditorium!  Let's see who will make it to Bateman's Big Dance!   iCook Cooking Class: New Session Sign Up! Register Today! Are you a Kindergartener - 4th Grader interested in sharpening your culinary skills this Spring?  Click here to register today!  The last session will run from April 23rd-June 4th.  See details below!   We Got Game Soccer Register Today! Are you a Kindergartener - 4th Grader interested in joining the We Got Game Soccer League this Spring?  Click here to register today!   Girls on the Run Spring Session Register Today! Girls on the Run is for every girl! Encourage your 3rd-5th-grade girl to join our after-school program this spring season, where she'll learn more about herself, make new friends, and give back to the community. Register Today! >>> https://goo.gl/iHMs3S   LSC Monthly Meeting Wednesday, March 4th at 5:30pm   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!   LSC Elections Election Window Open Now!   If you are a parent, community member, student, or teacher looking to get more involved with your school, we encourage you to consider running in your school’s LSC election.  For more information on how to apply, please click here!   Spring Fling Auction Items Can you help?   Do you know a local business owner? Have a hookup for Cubs, Bears, Hawks or Bulls tickets? Great restaurants? Fun outings or hotel stays? We need your help!  We are currently soliciting items for the Spring Fling: Eat, Drink & Be Bateman fundraising event. Every item will have a significant impact as we work toward our biggest fundraising goal ever -- $40,000 to enhance technology for ALL kids, K-8 at Bateman.  Reach out to friendsofbateman@gmail.com for more info on how you can help make this our best auction yet. All items must be secured today!   Buy your SPRING FLING Tickets Today! Digital Sign Custom Messages Open Now for All Types of Celebrations! Does your Bateman student have a special occasion to celebrate, such as a birthday, sports victory, or something else?  Does someone in your family have an anniversary 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, and your contribution will go towards the Bateman Booster's fundraising goal of $40,000 for this school year.  Use this form to submit a personalized message today!   Save the Dates Important future events and updates! 2020 Spring Fling  Saturday, March 28th at Twisted Hippo   Buy your SPRING FLING Tickets Today! Daughter Date Night Friday, April 17th at Bateman Elementary                Winter Craft Sale Saturday, April 25th in the Bateman Auditorium   It's that time of year again! SPRING CRAFT SHOW SIGN UP TIME!  If you are interested in signing up to host a table at the Winter Craft Sale, please click here to print the form.  Please contact Linda Mondragon with any questions!   Events in our Community Independence Library Events See what's happening at the Independence Library here!     Homebuyers Workshop with Wintrust Bank Click the image for more information!   Old Town School of Folk Music Playdates Click the image 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! 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