Bateman Buzz | 2019-2020; Volume 6

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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, Welcome Back!  Nothing beats hearing the liveliness of the school after any type of break, but it has been especially heartwarming to hear learning and laughter in our classrooms once again!  We are thrilled to have schedules back to normal, see all of our families together, and instruction pick up right where we left off.  Some teachers have been discussing the strike and organized labor movements using developmentally appropriate texts, such as Click, Clack, Moo, Harvesting Hope, The Day the Crayons Quit, and Nelson Mendela, to name a few.    We were just notified of alterations to the yearly calendar from the district.  Below, please find any changes regarding make up days from the strike The upcoming days will remain as follows: Friday, November 8th: No School (School Improvement Day) Monday, November 11th: No School (Veteran's Day) Wednesday, November 13th: No School (Report Card Pick Up Day) The following make up days will be instated per CPS for student attendance: Wednesday, November 27th Thursday, January 2nd Friday, January 3rd Wednesday, June 17th Thursday, June 18th Below, you will find many exciting opportunities to engage as a community, such as Square 1 Arts Orders and Report Card Pick Up.  Your child's teacher will be reaching out this week to schedule a conference time.  We hope to see you in the building next Wednesday!   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! Welcome Back, Bateman! Upcoming Dates at a Glance November 6: Bateman Boosters Monthly Meeting at 6:30 pm | Library November 7: 1st Quarter Ends November 7: Bateman Performing Arts Fundraiser at 6 pm | Alarmist Brewery November 8: No School | School Improvement Day November 11: No School | Veteran's Day November 12 - 14: Fall Scholastic Book Fair  November 13: No School | Report Card Pick Up Day from 11 am - 6 pm November 16: Kendra Gives Back at 3 pm | Kendra Scott on Southport What's the Buzz? Upcoming Events at Bateman These events are all within the next 2 weeks! Square 1 Arts Orders Right Now! Orders due November 19th Square 1 art is a family focused fundraiser for Bateman’s visual arts classrooms!  Each PreK-4th grade student is currently working with their art teacher to create a work of art, and once completed you will have an opportunity to purchase their masterpiece on a variety of high quality products.  The focus of the fundraiser is the accomplishments of your student, which creates conversations between about their art at home, dialog regarding art decision and choice, as well as memorable keepsakes family members can’t resist. At the end of the fundraiser our student’s creativity has been affirmed, our parents have a lasting memory, and Bateman’s art department has raised valuable funds. Free shipping will be included on orders placed in the first two weeks. Ms. Tambone and Ms. Chrisman will bring all orders directly to each homeroom teacher and student to ensure their keepsakes make it home safely.  Bateman will receive 33% of the profits made from our school’s order and that money will be used to purchase supplies such as oil pastels, acrylic paint, canvas, and other classroom consumables. For more information regarding Square 1 Art, go to www.square1art.com or ask Ms. Chrisman or Ms. Tambone.   November LSC Meeting: CANCELED The November Local School Council Meeting has been canceled this month.  Please join us for the December meeting on December 4th at 8:30am.   Bateman Boosters Monthly Meeting Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 pm | Library Monthly meetings are open to all - we hope to see you there!  Please email friendsofbateman@gmail.com with any questions! Performing Arts Fundraiser   Thursday, November 7 from 6pm - 9pm  Alarmist Brewing: 4055 W Peterson Ave. Join us at the inaugural Bateman Performing Arts Fundraiser!  Support the Performing Arts at Bateman by purchasing a beverage at Alarmist Brewery from 6pm - 9pm!  Every drink purchase will give $1 back to the Performing Arts Program at Bateman!  Please contact Mrs. Soto with any questions.   Fall Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday, November 12 - 14 in the North Foyer  Please join us for our Scholastic Book Far from Tuesday, November 12 - Thursday, November 14!  Students will visit the Book Fair during the school days on Tuesday and Thursday.  Parents have the opportunity to browse during Report Card Pick Up Day on Wednesday, the 13th!  You can find books to build your own library at home or grant a teacher's wish by purchasing a book for their classroom!  If you are able to volunteer to help run the Book Fair, sign up below!  Visit Scholastic.com to see possible selections! Volunteer HERE for the BOOK FAIR! Report Card Pick Up Wednesday, November 13 from 11 am - 3 pm & 3:45pm - 6pm  This is a critical time to touch base with your child's teacher!  You will have the opportunity to discuss your child's progress so far this year, set goals for the next quarter, and create a plan to support your child's individual needs.  Your child's teacher will be reaching out to set a time soon.  Make sure to check out the following: Spiritwear Pop Up Shop! Lost & Found Items! Get Involved in Parent Organizations! Kendra Scott Fundraiser  Saturday, November 16 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Check something off your holiday shopping list and support Bateman at the same time! 20% of proceed from all purchases goes back to the school. In store or over the phone - just be sure to mention the Bateman event!  Contact the Bateman Boosters with any questions!   Attention Prospective Families: GO CPS is LIVE! September 30th - December 6th The application window is open now through December 6th if you are interested in applying for Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 School Year!  Find out more information on how to take a School Tour to see all the great things happening at Bateman!   Families should apply if: 1.  You are a preschool family outside of the Bateman Boundaries 2.  You live in a different CPS School Boundary and would like to try to come to Bateman for Kindergarten 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! Room Parents Needed! Right Now! The Bateman Room Parent program provides an organized resource to allow parents to get involved while allowing Teachers to focus on what they do best, TEACH!  Room Parents may help:  coordinate volunteers maintain and promote a class supply wishlist organize room parties, field trips, donations and fundraisers communicate with homeroom parents as needed If you are interested in being a Room Parent for your child’s classroom please contact jennifergrunstad@gmail.com to receive more information. Save the Dates Important future events and updates! November Dine to Donate: Chuck E. Cheese's Friday, November 22nd from 3 pm - 9 pm 1830 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA   Come for some fun and food at Chuck E Cheese on Fullerton. Be sure to mention Bateman and show the Boosters promo flyer and 20% of proceeds go back to the school! Winter Craft Sale: NEW DATE! Rescheduled for Saturday, November 23rd from 10 am - 2pm | Auditorium   Save the Date: 2020 Spring Fling  Saturday, March 28th at Twisted Hippo   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. Please submit by 5pm on Thursday and you might see it in the Bateman Buzz, Bateman Website, or on social media!  Subscribe Now Visit the Bateman Website to view the Buzz in a different language! ¡Visite Bateman.cps.edu para ver este mensaje en un idioma diferente! If there are any questions, please contact the school at 773-534-5055. 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! 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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