Bateman Buzz | 2020-2021; VOL 8

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BATEMAN BUZZ | VOL. 8 BATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACHER WEBSITES   |   REMOTE LEARNING Message from Administration Dear Bateman Families and Friends,   We are so excited to announce that Bateman has been selected to be a 21st century community learning centers grant recipient through our community partner, North River Commission.  The 21st CCLC grant is a federally funded grant dedicated exclusively to supporting after-school, before-school and summer learning programs on a year-round basis. This grant will provide Bateman $150,000 per year of student and family programming for the next five years.  The opportunities this grant will afford the Bateman community is endless.  We want to thank the North River Commission, as they are such a valuable partner in helping us to improve the experiences allotted to our children at Bateman.  Find more information regarding the 21st Century Grant, visit the US Department of Education website.   When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween!  Our priority is always for the safety of our students and school community.  That being said,  per the recommendation of the Mayor’s office and considering the safety of the Bateman community, we will be canceling the Halloween Parade. In lieu of the parade, the teachers are planning something extra special for our students to celebrate together and we will be hosting a Virtual Halloween parade!  Please opt in to participating in our Virtual Halloween Parade by submitting a picture or video to the Halloween Parade Flip Grid! We will be sharing the final video Friday afternoon for all to share in the fun, see all of our students’ costumes, or however your family celebrates this time of year! Please submit your entry to the virtual parade by 3pm on Thursday, October 29th to be included in the video.   To those who celebrate, have a spook-tacular, boo-tiful, wooo-nderful, and fang-tastic Halloween and don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour on Sunday, November 1st! Thank you for all you continue to do to #BeBatemanSTRONG! Our best, Georgia and Kate We are Ready for Week 8! For all Frequently Asked Questions and more, click the purple button below! Staff Office Hours   How do I contact my teacher if I have a question? Each Bateman teacher hosts office hours as an additional support for students and parents. These are included in weekly learning plans. If you need quick access, please click here to view when your child's teacher hosts office hours. Parent Portal How can I view my child's grades prior to progress reports? You should have received a Progress Check-In Reminder email each Sunday evening, beginning on October 25th. It is important for parents to continuously monitor student growth and grades. You will receive this email on a weekly basis as a friendly reminder to check Parent Portal. We encourage all families to opt in to Parent Portal on Aspen to view your child's grades weekly. This helps foster clear communication between teachers, students, and parents in order to support each child's success. Please visit the CPS Parent Portal page for more details regarding your account. Parents are also invited to Google Classrooms as a guardian to view weekly updates and view missing assignments. Please speak to your child's teacher regrading access, if needed. 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 All Week: Virtual Bateman Mile  Wednesday, October 28th: Dine to Donate | Sonic: 1022 W Wilson Ave | All Day Thursday, October 29th: Día de los Muertos Photos are due Friday, October 30th: Virtual Halloween Parade | Classrooms   Looking Ahead: Tuesday, November 3rd: No School | Election Day Friday, November 6th: No School | School Improvement Day Friday, November 6th: Virtual Bateman Mile Ends   On Our Radar: Monday, November 9th - 13th: Virtual Spirit Week! Monday, November 16th - Sunday, November 29th: Virtual Book Fair What's the Buzz? Upcoming Events These events are all within the next 2 weeks! 6th Annual Virtual Bateman Mile Friday, October 23rd - Friday, November 6th  While we wish our event could be held in-person, we are offering a virtual participation option for this school year.  That means you will complete one mile on your own or with your family and friends, and then submit evidence of completion to Mr. Nowak.  If you have any questions after reviewing the details below, please contact Mr. Nowak at jdnowak@cps.edu.   More Information on the Virtual Bateman Mile Bateman Mile Completion Form Dine to Donate: Sonic! Wednesday, October 28th | 1022 W. Wilson Ave Did you know that Sonic is owned by a Bateman Community Member? Let's come together to support one of our own and all of our students by mentioning "Bateman" when you order! 15% will be donated back to benefit all Bateman students! This is an ALL DAY event! Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Contest Submit your photos today by Thursday, October 29th   Build your ofrenda to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with the Bateman BAC & PAC! Submit your photo to Ms. Liberto by Thursday, October 29th! The winner will be announced on Friday, October 30th.   Virtual High School Fair Check it out TODAY! Thinking about High School? Spend some time perusing the many high school options in the Virtual High School Fair! Click on the image below to enter the Virtual High School Fair. Please contact Ms. Rivera with any questions or concerns.  If you were unable to attend the HS Application Update Virtual Meeting, please review the English Presentation and the Spanish Presentation.   Virtual High School Fair Food Pantry Each Wednesday morning at 9am The Irving Park Community Food Pantry is located within the Emanuel United Methodist Church at 4256 N. Ridgeway (60618). They are open every Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon and on the second Tuesday night of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.. If you live in area code 60618, please come in during their operating hours! They will set you up as a client for monthly food allotments based on your family size or direct you to a food pantry that serves your neighborhood.  Please bring with you an ID Card and/or something with an address on it.    iCook Virtual Classes Registration is Now Open! Interested in having your child attend virtual courses with iCook? Click on the flyer below to register your child and look for the "Bateman" course! Sign up today to join in the Cooking or Kitchen Science course!   Scholastic Virtual Book Fair Save the Dates: Monday, November 16th - Sunday, November 29th The annual Fall Book Fair with Scholastic will be virtual this year! Check out some amazing books to purchase for your family at the Scholastic Virtual Showcase. More details to come! Parent Organization Updates Important future events & Ways to be Involved! Local School Council Please join us for our November virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 4th at 5:30pm.  LSC elections will take place on November 18th. All parents/guardians will be sent a mail-in ballot with a pre-paid return envelope. ● The mail-in ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on the date of the election (either November 18 or November 19). ● Parents can also drop off their mail-in ballot at their school up to the date of the election. ● The district will use Aspen data to send every CPS parent or guardian a mail-in ballot and prepaid return envelope by the week of November 2. To view the updates from Chicago Public Schools regarding LSC Elections, please click here in English and Spanish. 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 BAC & PAC Other Updates Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more! Albany Park Scary-Safe Halloween Hunt! Friday, October 30th from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm The Albany Park Mutual Aid Network is partnering to host BOTH an in person "Scary-Safe" Halloween Hunt and a goodie bag drop off. Information on the Scary-Safe Halloween Hunt is here. If you would like to request a goodie bag drop off, please fill out the link here or email or call the AP Mutual Aid Network at apmutualaid@gmail.com or 312-854-9741. Also, please reach out if you would like to volunteer! Albany Park Mutual Aid Network is a collective of neighbors helping neighbors. If you’re interested in learning more, please email us at apmutualaid@gmail.com and https://www.albanyparkmutualaid.com/ 33rd Ward Halloween Space Activation Friday, October 30th from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Join the Community Wellness and Safety Working Group, Roosevelt High School, and Albany Park Mutual Aid for a 33rd Ward Halloween Space Activation Event. COVID prevention measures will be taken and hand sanitizing materials will be at the event. This is coordinated on the premise of violence prevention strategy of activating spaces in our community that are experiencing street violence. Our goal is to build community and facilitate a conversation about safety while having fun with neighbors, youth, and kids.  Activities Include: 1. Pumpkin painting 2. Costume contest- winner gets a gift card! * details soon 3. Thriller dance class- we will be dancing Michael Jackson's thriller with a neighbor leading the choreography 4. Albany Park Mutual Aid is coordinating a scavenger hunt 5. Roosevelt High School will host a drive-in movie night .   FACE Workshops Week of October 26th As our district continues to navigate through the COVID-19 health crisis, we want our families and students to know we are here to support them. Family and Community Engagement in Education has launched a series of virtual workshops to help families navigate this new normal. Virtual offerings will be curated by experts and include various topics in the following areas: Academics Arts and meditation Socio-emotional support Technology assistance Direct access to experts from the field Register at BIT.LY/FACEPARENT More Questions? Email: TITLEONE@CPS.EDU Steimetz Virtual Open House Thursday, October 29th at 6pm Steinmetz College Prep will be holding a Virtual Open House on Thursday 10/29/20 from 6pm-7pm.  7th/8th graders and their families can learn more about Steinmetz College Prep.  More information is available on our website (https://www.steinmetzcp.org) or via the link in the attached flyer.   Free English as a Second Language Classes Pre-register Today for January - May classes!   Schurz Virtual Open House Saturday, November 7th at 9:30am We invite our prospective students and families to learn about the programs of study offered at Schurz High School! Come see what makes Schurz stand out from the rest! For more details and to register, visit: http://bit.ly/schurzopenhouse2020.   Lincoln Park High School Virtual Open House Saturday, November 7 from 12pm - 2:30pm Interested in Lincoln Park High School? Click to register for the Virtual Open House!   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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