Bateman Buzz | 2020-2021; VOL 19

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BATEMAN BUZZ | VOL. 19 BATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACHER WEBSITES   |   REMOTE LEARNING Message from Administration Dear Bateman Families and Friends, We didn’t think we could say it anymore in a given year but we would be remiss not to acknowledge the incredible flexibility and responsiveness of our teachers, students, and parent community. Earlier in the week, in less than 12 hours, schedules were re-created, tasks re-assigned, and all were re-adjusted to an adapted plan for the week. It truly takes a community to make this all possible. We remain flexible and responsive for tomorrow’s schedule. Teachers will continue to follow the asynchronous afternoon schedule as planned - we know that many families need to coordinate ahead of time and in an attempt to minimize schedule accommodations from the beginning of the week we will make as few alterations as possible. We contacted preschool families earlier this evening to reiterate district directives for no in-person learning tomorrow, January 27th. Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting with nearly 75 families to discuss our reopening plan and this afternoon, we met with our entire team of educators to review Reopening protocols and provide updates. While we are currently informing families and staff particularly on details regarding in-person learning, we want to emphasize that ensuring an exceptional educational experience for each of our students is in the forefront of our planning. We recognize that families have had to endure a difficult decision making process for Quarter 3 and ask that all families join us in supporting one another through this transition. Each family has made a personal choice with the best intentions for their own child. Although we may be spread across our community, it is critical that we remain one Bateman Family. Please see below for additional updates and continue checking your emails and news outlets for the most up to date information regarding the CPS K-8 Reopening. We will continue to keep you as informed as possible and are grateful for your continued trust and partnership as we navigate the upcoming weeks. Our very 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 bateman@cps.edu as soon as possible to support planning. When will I know my own child’s pod assignment and teacher assignment? Families were notified of shift assignments by Friday, January 22nd via email and phone calls throughout the week. This included information for both In-Person Learners and Remote Learners. If families did not receive information via email, please contact the North Office to update contact information for primary and secondary email accounts. When will I know my own child’s schedule for February? Teachers have been collaborating and learning best practices for Reopening to ensure an exemplary educational experience is provided for all students, regardless of their learning location. Teachers will be sharing schedules for in-person learners and remote learners by Friday, January 29th via email. What steps are necessary to receive the Health Screener text or email? Parents and guardians of In-Person learners are required to complete a daily health screener for each child attending school. CPS sends a text message or email to the primary contact for each child around 6:00 am. The screener must be completed the morning of attendance no later than 7:30am. To verify that parents or guardians receive the daily reminder, ensure that you have "opted in" to receive district notifications in the North Office by phone at 773-534-5055 or email Ms. Rivera. If you have been receiving the emails to parents with updates regarding reopening, you're all set! 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 This Week   Wednesday, January 25th:  In-Person Teachers Report back to Bateman Thursday, January 28th:  Dine to Donate - McDonalds | 4546 N Kedzie  | 5-7pm Friday, January 29th:  8th Grade Graduation Fee #1 Due to South Office Friday, January 29th:  Virtual Sip 'n Paint | 8pm - 9pm Saturday, January 30th:  Family Tree Resale Donation Day | 12pm - 4pm   Next Week Monday, February 1st: In-Person Students Reopening  K-8 Wednesday, February 3rd: Virtual LSC Meeting | 5:30 pm Wednesday, February 3rd: Virtual Bateman Boosters Meeting | 6:30pm Thursday, February 4th:  End of Quarter 2 Friday, February 5th: No School | Staff Development Day     Looking Ahead   Friday, February 12th: Report Cards Distributed Friday, February 12th: Virtual BAC & PAC Meeting | 4pm 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 “Create your own way to empower yourself and others.”  Congratulations to Citlaly M., Gia D., and Aryanna T. who were nominated last week by Ms. Sterczek for creating new fun exercises like alphabet stretching and dinosaur workouts! 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! Save the Date: Kids Heart Challenge! Virtual Kick-Off is Thursday, February 4th During Essentials!   Our Heart Heroes are back! The month of February is Healthy Heart Month! Students in Pre-K-4th grade will be partnering with the American Heart Association to participate in  this service-learning program which teaches your student how to care for their hearts both physically and emotionally and teaches the importance of giving back by raising lifesaving donations to fight the nation’s #1 killer, heart disease!  Click here for more information on how to start fundraising today! Dine to Donate: McDonald's Thursday, January 28th from 5pm - 7pm | 4546 N. Kedzie   We're lovin' it! Come support Bateman at McDonald's for our January Dine to Donate! 10% of all orders between 5-7pm will go back to Bateman! Carry out, drive thru, Grub Hub and Door Dash!    Family Tree Resale Donation Day Saturday, January 30th from 12pm - 4pm | 5066 N Lincoln Ave   Family Tree Resale has partnered with Bateman to support our community! Simply drop off your donation, mention "Bateman", and Family Tree Resale will record your donation. Each donation earns a voucher for Bateman Families. See more information at www.familytreeresale.com or contact the Bateman Boosters with questions!   Parent Organization Updates Important future events & Ways to be Involved! Local School Council   Congratulations to our newly elected Bateman LSC Board members. We would like to thank them in advance for all of their time and commitment to making Bateman a premier school for our community.  Parent Representatives Yaneth Flores - LSC Chairperson Linda Mondragon  Angelique Heinz  Alejandra Herrera  Maria Marquez  Margarita Reina - FOIA/OMA  Officer   Community Representative  Ella Ralston - Vice-Chairperson   Teacher Representatives Priscilla Rowe - LSC Secretary Mindy Doychich    Non-Teacher Staff Representative Jesus Colon 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. Hurry! JUST 12 SQUARES LEFT! 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: sinead.gallagher@yahoo.com Credit card payment at Boosters Donor Box  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   Please continue to 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 BIT.LY/FACEPARENT TITLEONE@CPS.EDU   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!  Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? 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