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Bateman Buzz | 2020-2021; VOL 18

1/18/2021

 
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Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Families and Friends,


We hope you had a wonderful time this weekend and had some time to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  There are many great words of wisdom that he left us. Whether it was America’s children or his own, Dr. King emphasized coexisting and expressing love and care for one another throughout his famous speeches. He used images of brotherhood and children to exemplify the relationships he believed Americans should have with one another. To Dr. King, family referred to more than blood relatives - it encompassed all people. Today, his message of prioritizing family is forever ingrained in his legacy, stands as a lesson to be studied and appreciated by generations to come, and can be seen throughout the Bateman Community.


As we are creating the reopening plans for our K-8 students, we have been calling, emailing, and notifying specific families as early as possible with updates and decisions. To date, we have contacted nearly 90% of our Hybrid families via phone and look forward to meeting with parents of hybrid students tomorrow evening. An invite to the virtual meeting will be sent to the primary email contact of the child's Aspen account. Although we are still awaiting many details, we look forward to an open conversation with our families during which we will share processes and an overview of instructional options within the school.  

Please be reminded that next week, all classes will be asynchronous in the afternoon to allow for teacher planning and preparation for reopening. Morning schedules will resume. Teachers will be sending updates in their weekly learning plan email.


We want to thank all of you for your patience through all of this!  We’ve never been more proud of our students, teachers, and families as we prepare to welcome students into our building during this unprecedented time.   #BeBatemanStrong!


Our best,

Georgia & Kate

Reopening Updates
We will continue to update our community with information and FAQs.
Newly added items will be included in this section of the Buzz.


 
What steps would I take if I want to switch the learning model for my child?
If you selected Learn at Home, you are unable to switch to the Hybrid-Pod Model until 4th quarter. If you selected Hybrid and would like to switch to the Learn from Home model, please email [email protected] as soon as possible to support planning.


When will I know my own child’s pod assignment, their schedule and teacher assignment?
The specific scheduling of individual students is dependent on our staff return data. The district is reviewing the staff leave requests and had projected those approvals to be communicated to us by Friday, January 15th; however, we are still awaiting determinations. We are still hopeful to communicate student schedules and pod assignments by the end of the week of January 18th to families. 
Upcoming Dates at a Glance
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This Week:
Essentials Week A
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This Week

Monday, January 18th:  No School | MLK Jr. Day
Wednesday, January 20th:  Virtual Hybrid Parent Meeting | 5:30 pm 
Friday, January 22nd:  Virtual Latte with our Leaders | 8:30 am
 
Next Week
 
Monday, January 25th:  In-Person Teachers Report back to Bateman
Thursday, January 28th:  Dine to Donate - McDonalds | 4546 N Kedzie  | 5-7pm 

 
Looking Ahead
 
Monday, February 1st:  K-8 In-Person Students Reopening
Friday, February 4th:  No School | Staff Development Day
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 how to use Google Classroom and other technology.”  Congratulations to Leslie P. who was nominated last week by Mr. Geisler for always helping her classmates review what is learned in class!

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!
In-Person/Hybrid Parent Meeting
Wednesday, January 20th at 5:30 pm

 
A link will be sent to all primary contacts of students who have indicated they intend to send their child for in-person/Hybrid Learning. Please check your email tomorrow for the link to join!
Latte with our Leaders
Friday, January 22nd at 8:30 pm

 
Join in a virtual open conversation with Bateman Administration! Ask questions, brainstorm, and hear from the school! No agenda. 

Please RSVP Here! RSVPs are due by the Thursday prior at noon to receive the Zoom link to join!

 
Parent Organization Updates
Important future events & Ways to be Involved!
Local School Council

Thank you for all who attended our January meeting! 
 
For more information, please visit the Bateman LSC Page or the CPS LSC Election Page.
Bateman Boosters
 
Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser
Bateman Boosters is hosting Superbowl Squares!. Squares are $50 each

Payouts:
1st Qrt score - $500
2nd Qrt score $500
3rd Qrt score $500
Final Score $1,000


Bateman Students win $2,500!

Numbers will be drawn when all squares are sold. 

If you would like to purchase squares contact Sinead Gallagher -
text (773) 387-1149. If you have a square preference let Sinead know. 

Payment can be made via
Venmo: @Sinead-Gallagher
Zelle: [email protected]
Credit card payment at Boosters Donor Box 
Sip & Paint with Painting to Gogh
Friday January 29th | 8pm | via Zoom
Sign up by Friday January 21st.

Join us for a virtual ‘Sip N Paint’ community event.

A talented artist from Painting to Gogh will lead us step by step through painting our personal version of Van Gogh’s A Starry Night.

There are three ticket prices ranging from $15-$30.

Shout out to our sponsors! Painting to Gogh is providing the materials and instruction at cost and Jaime Andrade’s Office have donated funds to offset costs for a limited number of guests.

Sign Up Here
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 those who joined the BAC & PAC last Friday, January 15th at 4:00pm for the January meeting! See details below to see a snapshot of the great learning! 

Also, please take this survey to help plan upcoming parent workshops! Your insight is greatly appreciated!

Join the BAC Meeting on Friday, January 15th
Take the BAC Parent Workshop Interest Survey
Other Updates
Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more!
FACE to FACE Parent Workshops

As our district continues to navigate through challenging times, we want our families and students to know we are here to support them.

Family and Community Engagement in Education (FACE2) has launched a series of virtual workshops that help families build on their strengths. Offerings will be designed by experts and include various topics in the following areas:

  • Academics
  • Mental health
  • Arts and self-care
  • Socio-emotional learning
  • Technology assistance
  • Direct access to experts from the field

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  • Be Bateman
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • History of Bateman
    • Message from the Principal
    • Academics >
      • Dual Language Overview
      • Essentials >
        • Library Science
        • Physical and Health Education
        • Fine Arts >
          • Visual Arts Overview
          • Bateman Art Blog
          • Music Overview
      • Social-Emotional >
        • Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
        • Second Step
        • Partnerships
      • Assessment
      • Beyond Bateman
    • Enrollment
    • CPS Policies & Guidelines
    • Bateman Spirit Wear
  • Be Connected
    • Contact Us
    • School Directory >
      • Administration and Staff
      • Teachers
      • Educational Support Personnel
    • School Tour >
      • Virtual Tour
  • Be Informed
    • Bateman News
    • Subscribe to the Buzz
    • Monthly Calendar
    • CPS Calendar
    • Supply Lists
    • Cafeteria Menu
    • Approved Snack List
  • Be Involved
    • Parents >
      • Submit an Absence
      • Volunteer
      • Make A Payment
      • Student/Parent Hand Book
      • Parent Portal
      • Local School Council (LSC) >
        • Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)
        • Bateman CIWP
      • Parent Committees >
        • Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
        • Bateman Boosters
    • Students >
      • Sports at Bateman
      • High School Information
      • Bateman Basilisks
    • Before & After School >
      • Morning Care
      • PreK After Care
      • Neighborhood Boys Girls Club (NBGC)
      • FORGE After School >
        • After School [FORGE]