Bateman Buzz | 2021-2022; VOL 15

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View this email in your browser Bateman Buzz 2021-2022; VOL 15 BATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACHER WEBSITES   |  CONTACT US Message from Administration   Dear Bateman Friends and Families, This week is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week and is a special opportunity to highlight the heart, compassion, and support our staff provides every single child on a daily basis. Our educators create a home away from home for our children, greet their students with a welcoming smile everyday and do their very best to guide our children towards a successful future. Please help us in making every single one of our educators - and yes - they are all educators! - feel extra special this week. Each day, there is a unique way that our whole community can share their appreciation for these inspiring people. Please click here for all details on how to participate fully in the celebration to #ThankATeacher. Our best, Georgia & Kate                       Upcoming Dates at a Glance Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar! See further details regarding all of these events & more below! THIS WEEK Essentials Week B All Week: 100 Mile Challenge May 2nd-6th: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Monday, May 2nd: 2nd Grade Musical Try Outs Wednesday, May 4th: Virtual LSC Meeting @ 5:30pm | RSVP Here Wednesday, May 4th: Bateman Boosters Meeting @ 6:30pm | Auditorium Thursday, May 5th: Bateman Visual Arts Gallery Night @ 4:30pm | Auditorium Thursday, May 5th & Friday, May 6th: BAC Mother's Day Balloon Sale Friday, May 6th: Yearbook Orders Due Friday, May 6th: Kindergarten Registration Day @ 9:00am | Library Friday, May 6th: Virtual Cooking Class with Urban Pilón @ 6pm | Register Here Saturday, May 7th: Pancakes & Cartoons @ 10am | Bateman Auditorium NEXT WEEK Essentials Week A   Friday, May 13th: In-Boundary Kindergarten Enrollment Day | 9am - 11am Friday, May 13th: Round 1 GO CPS Elementary Offer Deadline to Accept Friday, May 13th: Quarter 4 Progress Report Distribution   LOOKING AHEAD Tuesday, May 18th: 100 Mile Challenge Celebration Tuesday, May 18th: Bateman Fathers' Club Meeting @ 7pm Thursday, May 26th: 2nd Grade Musical @ 5:30pm Friday, June 3rd: Spring Fling! Thursday, June 9th: 8th Grade Graduation @ 9am Monday, June 13th: Field Day Tuesday, June 14th: Kindergarten Commencement @ 9am Tuesday, June 14th: Last Day of School Thursday, June 16th: 100 Year Celebration! Monday, August 22nd: First Day of School SY23   2021-2022 Year at a Glance Calendar Upcoming Events These events are all within the next 2 weeks! Bateman 100 Mile Challenge Now - May 18th This year, in conjunction with our school's 100th year, our Bateman Mile will be a 100-mile challenge!  Participants walk or run a total of 99 miles between February 8th and May 17th (average of 1 mile per day).  The culminating event will take place on May 18th when all participants will complete the 100th mile together at Bateman.  The event on May 18th will include additional outdoor activities and games. Participants will need to do the following: complete a simple pledge form which will include information about ordering a t-shirt download, print, and track their miles using a 100-mile tracker miles are to be completed outside of school time 2,000 steps = 1 mile bring their completed tracker page to the event on May 18 May Virtual LSC Meeting Wednesday, May 4th at 5:30pm | RSVP Here Please join us for the monthly LSC Meeting. All are welcome to attend meetings to learn more about the Bateman experience, share ideas and feedback, and celebrate news with the community. If you are not able to attend, the agenda and previously approved minutes are available on the Bateman website. We hope to see you there!      Bateman Boosters Monthly Meeting Wednesday, May 4th at 6:30pm | Auditorium Please join the Bateman Boosters for their monthly meeting! Join the IN PERSON meeting in the Bateman Auditorium. Please enter through the Auditorium doors on Sacramento and learn how you can be involved in planning future events! Please contact the Bateman Boosters with any questions.   Visual Arts Night Thursday, May 5th from 4:30pm - 6pm | Auditorium Let's celebrate our artists! All Full Day PreK - 8th Grade classrooms will have art displayed in a breathtaking gallery in the Bateman Auditorium. Join Ms. Chrisman, Ms. Tambone, and Ms. Soto in congratulating all of our artists' accomplishments throughout this year! Please enter through the Auditorium Doors on Sacramento.            BAC Mother's Day Balloon Sale Thursday, May 5th & Friday, May 6th  Students are welcome to purchase balloons as a special gift for any mother figure in their life! Balloons will be on sale in the North Foyer from 9am - 2:30pm. Balloons will be $2 each and our BAC will deliver any purchased balloon on Friday afternoon for students to take home.      Parent Health and Wellness with JZ Studio Thursday, May 5th at 9am | Bateman Turf  Join Bateman parent Jenna Zaffino of JZ Studio every Thursday from April 21st - May 26th at 9:00 am on the Bateman Turf! You'll participate in a free, weekly session full of mindful movement and practices! Make sure to bring your yoga mat!      Yearbook Orders Due Friday, May 6th  Looking for a great way to remember this momentous year? Order your Yearbook today! Just $25! Orders are due Friday, May 6th. Two ways to Order: 1. inter-state.com/order and enter code 68124V 2. Click here to print and return to the South Office   In-Boundary Kindergarten Registration Day Friday, May 6th at 9am   In-Boundary Kindergarten Registration has begun! Do you or a neighbor have an incoming 5 year old next year? Make sure to read all important registration information and begin your enrollment process for next year!           FORGE Parent Workshop: Virtual Cooking Class Friday, May 6th at 6pm | Register Here   Looking for a fun Friday night activity? Join the FORGE Virtual Cooking Class with Urban Pilón! Register Here to ensure you have your spot! All ingredients will be picked up on Thursday from Ms. Morado. More information is provided in the registration link. Bateman Father's Club Pancake Breakfast Saturday, May 7th at 10am | Auditorium Give the moms a break! Join the Bateman Father's Club for some pancakes and cartoons. We'll be in the auditorium for the event. There's a requested $5 donation per family. Hope to see you there!      Spring Fling: Cheers to 100 Years Tickets ON SALE NOW! Friday, June 3rd at 7pm | Burning Bush Brewery Join the Bateman Community Friday, June 3rd at Burning Bush Brewery from 7:00 - 11:00pm for a night of FUN and Fundraising for ALL students at Bateman Elementary. As Bateman Celebrates its 100th Year, we are thrilled for the opportunity to gather again IN-PERSON to celebrate the 7th Annual Bateman Spring Fling. Buy your tickets today!   Local School Council Updates BAC & PAC Thank you to all who joined in the meeting on Friday! If you would like to learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy Assessment, please click here! A big thank you to Mr. Argueta for presenting! Bateman Boosters Digital Sign Does your Bateman student, family member, or neighbor 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! ¿Se acerca el cumpleaños u otra celebracion de su estudiante o miembro de la familia? ¡Celebren con estilo enviándole un mensaje personalizado en el gigantesco cartel digital de Bateman, localizado en Richmond Street! Hay espacios limitados y se tienen que reservar 3 semanas con anticipación. El costo es $10 por mensaje. ¡Utilice este formulario para enviar un mensaje personalizado hoy! Community Updates Updates from Chicago Public Schools & Our Community The CPS Virtual Academy is now enrolling students for SY23.   Enrollment is no longer limited to COVID-related conditions. Qualifying students (PreK-Grade 12) must have a medical condition indicated on an active IEP/504 and their medical professional must determine that the student would benefit from the virtual learning format.   The application is open until July 1st; acceptances will be announced by July 15th. If demand exceeds capacity, acceptance will be determined by lottery. Qualifying students who were not accepted will be placed on a waitlist.   Accepted students will be dually enrolled with the Virtual Academy & the district-run physical school. The physical school will still receive funding for the student and will be required to host the student for in-person testing for required state assessments. Parents/Guardians should complete this interest form (Spanish) to begin the application process. 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