Bateman Buzz | 2019-2020; Volume 2

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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, What a fantastic first week of school!  Everyone should feel so proud of themselves for such a smooth week that was accomplished only through the collaboration of parents, teachers, and students!  We are now into our second week and the daily routines of pick up, drop off, bus routes and student walkers are becoming smoother.  Our bus drivers are becoming familiar with their routes and parent pick up and drop off is going well.  Thank you for following the directions of the volunteer traffic staff in the morning Kiss 'n Go.   Please be reminded that children should always exit your car at the curbside when an adult opens their door.  Traffic needs to continue in a smooth manner as we welcome over 900 students into our doors each morning.   Please make sure that you plan your morning for a timely arrival!  Doors open at 8:05 am and instruction starts at 8:15am.  We want all students to begin their day in a positive way with their peers.  Each classroom that has "everyone here, on time" receives a letter to spell out ATTENDANCE, which, when completed, provides an extra recess for the class!  We appreciate your assistance in making sure your child is on time! There are many upcoming back to school events that we would love for all to attend.  Please read the Buzz in its entirety for all of the exciting details!  Try these 3 tips to stay connected and informed: 1.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!  This is the quickest way for daily updates from the school! 2.  Add events to your own calendar from the Bateman website! On each event, click on the "Add to my Calendar" button so you have easy access to upcoming events! 3.  Join a parent organization! Sign up to volunteer and contribute to the many amazing events hosted by each of our parent organizations! See all of the CPS Requirements here for the upcoming school year  Get a head start on the Volunteer Process for the 2019-2020 school year! 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! Upcoming Events September 10 8th Grade Parent Washington DC Meeting 6:00 pm | Auditorium September 11 LSC Meeting 5:30 pm | Library September 12 PTA Playground Mix & Mingle 5:00 pm | Playground September 12 Lot Jams! 6:00 pm | Montrose Ave. September 14 Horner Park Farmers Market Kids' Day 9 am - 1 pm | Horner Park September 17 Band Parent Meeting 3:30 pm | Music Room September 18 Open House / Curriculum Night 5:00 pm | Classrooms September 19 Bateman Boosters Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm | Library September 20 PAC & BAC Elections 8:30 am & 9:15 am    Auditorium September 22 Mix 'n Mingle 2:00 pm | Kedzie Inn September 24 Fall Picture Day September 25 Volunteer Training 8:30 am or 5pm | Auditorium September 25 Dine to Donate 10:30 am - 9:00 pm | MOD Pizza September 27 Bateman's 1st Month Celebration: Movie in the Park 6:00 pm | Bateman Park Turf Field What's the Buzz? Upcoming Events at Bateman These events are all within the next 2 weeks! Before and After Care Registration Open Now! Are you in need of Before Care, After Care or both for your child(ren) this school year?  Registration is open and we are currently accepting all students in various programs for Before Care and After Care.  Please click on each link with more details about each option! Register for Before Care Register for Pre-K After Care  Register for K-8 Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club in person by August 23rd Digital Sign Bateman Birthday Messages Open Now! Does your Bateman student have a birthday coming up?  Celebrate them in style by submitting a personalized birthday 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 birthday message today! 8th Grade Washington DC Parent Meeting Thursday, September 10th at 6:00 pm | Auditorium 8th Grade Parents are invited to attend an informational meeting for the 8th Grade Washington DC Trip.  Parents are required to sign an agreement to ensure that their child can attend the trip!  This is a memorable experience for all of our students!  Please contact Mr. Phelps with any questions.   LSC Meeting Wednesday, September 11th at 5:30 pm | Library Please join us for the September 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!   Parent Mix 'n Mingle Thursday, September 12th at 5:00 pm | Playground Come to the Bateman Playground for a chance to mingle and meet Bateman Parents while your kids play!  We hope to see you all there to gather as a community!   Lot Jams Thursday, September 12th at 5:30 pm | 3241 W. Montrose Ave. Stop by Lot Jams, hosted by the NRC Education Committee, and learn more about the Bateman Boosters! Local "Friends of" groups from neighborhood elementary schools will be on hand to share information, promote upcoming events, and most of all - have fun!   Horner Park Farmers Market Kids' Day Saturday, September 14th at 9 am | Horner Park Join the community and support local farmers each weekend on the corner of Montrose & California from 9 AM - 1 PM!  Saturday, September 14th is Kids' Day!  Visit farmersmarket.hornerpark.org for more information!   Open House / Curriculum Night Wednesday, September 18th at 5:00 pm | Classrooms This year's Open House is structured a bit differently!  To accommodate families with multiple children, we will be hosting curriculum night and open house in the same evening.  That way, you do not need to schedule two different evening events!  Teachers will be presenting curriculum information two times - at 5:00 and 6:00 - so parents can be present at two different grades!  An Open House session will be in the middle so that parents can browse their child's classroom and see the wonderful work that has been happening so far!     Bateman Boosters Monthly Meeting Thursday, September 19th at 6:30 pm | Library Join the Boosters to learn more about what we have planned for the year!  All are welcome to attend!   PAC & BAC Annual Meeting & Elections Friday, September 20th at 8:30 am & 9:15 am | Auditorium Please join the PAC and BAC for the first meeting of the year, which will include elections!  The meetings will take place in the Auditorium this year!  We hope to see you there!   Save the Dates Important future events and updates! After School Programs Coming Soon! The After School Program Preview Guide will be released soon!  This guide will explain all of the programs that will be offered during the school year.  Interest Forms will be online with paper copies available in the North Office starting September 23rd.  After School Programs will begin the week of October 21st (with the exception of band).  More details coming soon!     Bateman's 1st Annual Movie in the Park Friday, September 27th at 6 pm | Bateman Park Turf Field Join us on the Bateman Turf as we celebrate the first month of school together! We will have the big screen and movie snacks for sale. Bring blankets or chairs to sit on and enjoy the show! Time is tentative. More details coming soon!   Bateman Boosters Mattress Fundraiser Sunday, October 6th at 10 am | Cafeteria Are you or someone you know looking to replace a bed in your home?  Now is the time. The Bateman Boosters are hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Sunday, October 6th, from 10am - 5pm. There will be over 30 beds on display for customers to try.  The brand name mattresses are made to order, have full factory warranties, are available in all sizes, and are priced below retail.  In addition to beds, there will also be luxury pillows, sheets, adjustable power bases and mattress protectors! Delivery & financing are available. Visit our Facebook event to click "Going" and invite your friends!   Check out this video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/dtWPNME9W2w   Bateman's 5th Annual Health & Wellness Event Thursday, October 10th at 10:30 am | Bateman Playground Our 5th Annual Wellness Event & Walk-A-Thon is here! Details will be sent home this week about pledging to support our physical education department!  Prizes will once again be awarded to those who raise the most pledges!  Contact Mr. Nowak for questions!   Events in our Community Independence Library Events See what's happening at the Independence Library here!     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. 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