Bateman Buzz | 2020-2021; VOL 15

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BATEMAN BUZZ | VOL. 15 BATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACH2R WEBSITES   |   REMOTE LEARNING Message from Administration                       Dear Bateman Families and Friends, Thank you to all who were able to join us in our in-person reopening meetings last week. These were the first of many we will be hosting to stay true to our commitment of transparency and collaboration as we plan to welcome staff and students back to the building. Please take time to create lasting memories with your families over Winter Break! We wish everyone a very happy holiday season ahead and will you virtually in 2021! Warmly, Georgia & Kate            Click the image above to join in the daily countdown to Winter Break! Upcoming Dates at a Glance Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar! This Week: Essentials Week B Click Here for Essentials Schedule   Thursday, December 17th:  Winter Sing-A-Long | Facebook at 5:30pm Thursday, December 17th:  Dine to Donate | Easy Street Pizza & Patio Friday, December 18th:  CARE Day | All classes Asynchronous after 11:15am Friday, December 18th:  Winter Break begins at 3:15pm Saturday, December 19th:  Family Resale Donation Day Monday, December 21st:  Quarter 2 Progress Reports will be sent by CPS What's the Buzz? Congratulations to our Core Values Champions! Be Empowered   Our students have the opportunity to demonstrate our Quarter 2 Core Value of Being Empowered by completing our weekly challenges!   This week’s challenge is to “teach someone you respect and care about something new that you have learned.”  Congratulations to all students, especially those who were nominated for last week’s challenge, “Complete a challenging task”, down below.     Kindergarten Camila C. 1st Grade Mira J. Nikole G. Salvador A. Akxell V. Dilber C.A. 2nd Grade Samantha C. Matthew R. Nathan D. Meghna C.I. 7th Grade Emily G. Kristin G. Keep up the good work and look for this upcoming week's Core Value Champion's in next week's Buzz! Upcoming Events These events are all within the next 2 weeks! 4th - 6th Grade Author Visit Tuesday, December 15th during Class Our 4th - 6th Graders will have a very special author visit next week! You will be able to complete an order form to purchase personalized books for you or a friend. More details to come. Secure online payment will go directly to The Book Cellar in Lincoln Square - more details from Ms. Kelly to come! Annual Winter Performance: Virtual Sing-A-Long Thursday, December 17th at 5:30pm | Facebook Come join us for our annual Winter Performance! This year will be virtual but we will all still be able to join in the festivities and sing-a-long to songs chosen by YOU! The virtual video will be posted at 5:30pm on Facebook. Dine to Donate: Easy Street Thursday, December 17th from 4pm - 11pm Support our school at December's Dine to Donate! Easy Street Pizza and Patio is located on 2922 W. Irving Park - right down the street from Bateman! Make sure to mention Bateman for proceeds to go back to our school. No third party ordering will be included. Call 773.866.2010 to place orders for carry out or visit the Easy Street Website for more ordering information. Family Resale Donation Drop Off Day Saturday, December 19th from 10 am - 3 pm | 5066 N Lincoln Ave Contactless drop off at back of store. Mention Bateman and items will be tallied to be included in the partnership voucher program. Family Tree distributes vouchers to partners on a quarterly basis. Vouchers will be disbursed to Bateman families in need. Click Here to Learn More! Go CPS is Now Open - DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply today to #BeBateman!   Perspective families are encouraged to complete the online application for schools outside of your neighborhood boundaries. If you are interested in joining the Bateman Family and live outside of Bateman School Boundaries, please visit go.cps.edu today to apply!   .            Go CPS is Now Open! Apply today for specific high schools!   Applying for fine and performing arts, Service Leadership, or other programs that require admissions screenings? Learn how to prepare for them on GoCPS. #gocps The deadline has been extended to January 8th! Eligibility Requirements Many high school programs have minimum eligibility requirements that students must meet in order to apply. Each program also has a selection process that determines how seats are filled. The Elementary and High School Guide provides a comprehensive listing of each high school program, the minimum eligibility requirements (if applicable) and the selection process. This is a great resource for planning which programs to select and rank. If you haven’t already, check out the Elementary and High School Guide using the links below. English Guide Spanish Guide Selective Enrollment High Schools Exam If you are applying to Selective Enrollment High Schools, you can schedule your child’s admissions exam after you submit your application. Additional testing seats will be added when current capacity fills up. Please note that there is no guarantee which sites will offer additional seats.   .            Parent Organization Updates Important future events & Ways to be Involved! Local School Council Thank you to everyone that cast their vote by mail for the 2020 LSC Election process. Congratulations to our newly elected Local School Council. Election results were posted on Door #4. We appreciate the commitment and partnership of our current LSC! The newly elected LSC will begin their tenure in January 2021. Summary of Election Results ​Parent Representatives Angelique Heinz - 26 Linda Mondragon - 30 Yaneth Flores - 42 Alejandra Herrera - 34 Maria Marquez - 23 Margarita Reina - 22 ​Rochelle Perpignan - 20 Community Representative  Ella Ralston - 42 Teacher Representatives Priscilla Rowe - 3 Mindy Doychich - 10 Non-Teacher Staff Representative Jesus Colon - 12   For more information, please visit the Bateman LSC Page or the CPS LSC Election Page. CLICK HERE TO READ THE 2020 LSC PARENT & COMMUNITY CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Bateman Boosters    BOOST YOUR BUSINESS Bateman Community Business Directory  Do you wish you knew more about the amazing businesses and resources that are owned by and/or employ our Bateman families? Are you a worker or business owner who wants a free way to promote your workplace for the benefit of yourself and your community? Are you a close friend or family member of a Bateman area business owner who would benefit from being included in a no-cost local directory?  Click Here to Boost Your Business!   INCREMENTA TU NEGOCIO El Directorio de la Comunidad de Bateman Usted desearía saber más sobre negocios maravillosos y recursos que son propiedad o emplea a familiares de Bateman? Eres un trabajador o un dueño de negocio que quiere promover su lugar de trabajo gratis para el beneficio de usted o su comunidad? ¿Es usted un amigo cercano o un familiar de un dueño de negocio del área de Bateman que se pueda beneficiar de ser incluido en el directorio local gratis? Click Here to Boost Your Business! - Spanish Digital Sign Celebrate In Style With The Digital Sign on Richmond! Does your Bateman student or family member have a birthday or other celebration 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.  Use this form to submit a personalized message today! BAC & PAC Thank you for all who joined our meeting last week!   Other Updates Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more! 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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