Bateman Buzz | 2020-2021; VOL. 4

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BATEMAN BUZZ | VOL. 4 BATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACHER WEBSITES   |   REMOTE LEARNING Message from Administration Dear Bateman Families & Friends, We hope you are ready for a wonderful week together! We have a lot to celebrate this week...we are in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, Fall has officially begun, and both baseball teams are in the playoffs. Whether you a rooting for the White Sox or the Cubs...we know we are all rooting for Team Bateman. You'll be able to show your Bateman Pride starting tomorrow, September 29th through our annual Bateman Wear Sale! We have moved up the date to get your gear to you sooner. Look for an order form on social media and in your email tomorrow! Thank you for all you continue to do to #BeBatemanSTRONG! Warmly, Georgia and Kate We are Ready for Week 4! For all Frequently Asked Questions and more, click the purple button below! Attendance Updates What is the process to notify the school of an absence? Please notify the school daily for any anticipated absence. The process is a two step process: Email your child's teacher(s), including CCing all co-teachers and the essentials teacher for the week so that teachers know who to anticipate in class that day.  Complete an Absence Form on the Bateman Website to indicate the reason for the absence. This will assist in processing an excused or unexcused absence for your child. Homework Updates Will my child be receiving homework during Remote Learning? As a school, we recognize the amount of energy that Remote Learning requires. We have come to the decision that no additional assignments will be made at this time for homework. Assignments should be completed during the synchronous and asynchronous times during the day; however, if a child does not complete the assignment during instructional time, the teacher may ask for it to be completed after school hours.   Bateman Elementary Remote Learning FAQs 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 Tuesday, September 29th: Bateman Wear Sale Begins! **New date** Tuesday, September 29th: 8th Grade Parent Meeting - HS Application Process   Looking Ahead: Wednesday, October 7th: Virtual LSC Meeting | 5:30 pm Wednesday, October 7th: Virtual Bateman Boosters Meeting | 6:30 pm   On Our Radar:   Monday, October 12th: Indigenous People's Day | No School What's the Buzz? Upcoming Events These events are all within the next 2 weeks! Bateman Wear Orders Tuesday, September 19th - Friday, October 9th Show your Bateman Pride this Fall with the latest Bateman Wear Fall/Winter line! This year's collection includes a Crewneck Sweatshirt ($20), a Hoodie Sweatshirt ($20), a Long-sleeve Shirt ($12), and a T-Shirt ($8)! Adult and youth sizes are available for all options. You will be emailed a link on Tuesday, September 29th with purchasing information! Check out a sample of the Long-sleeve Shirt below: 8th Grade High School Tuesday, September 29th Join Ms. Rivera for an upcoming virtual presentation using Google Meetings on Tuesday, September 29 to learn more about high school options and the application process. The application window will be open from October 12 to December 11 . Students will need to apply if they wish to be considered for a high school other than their neighborhood high school. Please visit cps.edu for more details or email Ms. Rivera. The session in English is at 4:30 PM, use this link . The session in Spanish is at 5:30 PM, use this link   Supporting Our Families Ongoing The pandemic has impacted families on multiple levels. As one school community, we are encouraged by the amount of families that have reached out to support one another. Since we cannot see one another on a daily basis at drop offs and pick ups, it is important for open communication, especially when families are in need of support. Please indicate whether your family is in need of support or if you are a family who can provide support. Further information and next steps will be forthcoming once we receive sufficient responses from families. Family is IN NEED of support Family CAN PROVIDE support Back to School Forms PAST DUE: Wednesday, September 23rd  Please make sure to complete your Back to School Forms! All forms must be submitted to the North office in person OR via email to batemanoffice@cps.edu by Wednesday, September 23rd. If you did not have an opportunity to turn in your paperwork, please continue to bring them to the school or email. Preschool Families do not need to complete these again. Please click here for all forms and further information.   Curriculum Night Pre-Recorded Videos In case you missed it!  Thank you to all who attended our first Virtual Curriculum Night! If you have not had an opportunity to view this year's Curriculum Night pre-recorded videos, please click on the Virtual Curriculum Night 2020 page on the website!   .                Parent Organization Updates Important future events & Ways to be Involved! Local School Council Interested in running for the Local School Council? The candidate application deadline has been extended to October 2, 2020. Completed forms must be returned to Ms. Rivera in our main office along with two pieces of acceptable identification by  3 p.m. on October 2, 2020. The Candidate Forum will occur on October 7th during our Virtual October LSC meeting to give our community the opportunity to hear from prospective members. LSC elections will be held during report card pick-up days this fall, which will take place on November 18, 2020. Newly elected LSC members will be inaugurated on January 10, 2021 and will begin their roles on January 11, 2021.    Bateman Boosters  Thank you to Miko's Italian and The Pasta Bowl for hosting our first two Dine to Donate's and to all who supported our community businesses! We look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30pm. Email the Bateman Boosters if you have any questions about joining!   BAC & PAC Congratulations to our newly elected officials in Bateman's Parent Advocacy parent organizations! We are fortunate to have you to guide parent workshops and support throughout the year! Interested in attending a meeting? Check the Bateman Calendar or contact the President & Chair!   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! 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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