Bateman Buzz | 2022-2023; VOL 14

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View this email in your browser Bateman Buzz | 2022-2023; VOL 14 BATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACHER WEBSITES   |  CONTACT US Dear Bateman Families and Friends, We hope you have had a wonderful week! The end of the quarter brings much to recognize and celebrate. Our students have been busy preparing for the Quarter 3 Showcase, exemplifying the Core Value of Kindness, cheering on our teams, and showing their knowledge on various assessments. At Bateman, we believe in strong parent partnership in order to support each individual child. Next week provides a unique opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher to continue a collaborative nature between home and school. All are invited to attend Report Card Pick Up on Wednesday, March 29th. It is a vital time to discuss your child’s progress throughout the school year, celebrate their accomplishments, and set goals for the remainder of the year. Educators have sent sign up sheets via email to all parents. We encourage you to sign up for a time that works best for you - either in person or virtual.  At Report Card Pick Up, families will be able to peruse the Book Fair, find missing items from the Lost & Found, and check out Spring Spiritwear samples! We hope to see you there. With Spring Break right around the corner, we want to take a moment to wish you a restful and fun week with your loved ones. We look forward to everyone returning to school with a rejuvenated spirit, ready to finish this year strong! Best regards, Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper Make sure to click on the "View Entire Message" link to read the entire Bateman Buzz! Upcoming Dates at a Glance Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar! 2022-2023 CPS Calendar [English | Español] See further details regarding all of these events & more below! THIS WEEK **IAR Testing Window** Week of March 27th: Scholastic Book Fair Wednesday, March 29th: Report Card Pick Up Friday, March 31st: Quarter 3 Showcase @ 8:45am Friday, March 31st: Spiritwear Order Forms Due   NEXT WEEK   Week of April 3rd: Spring Break   LOOKING AHEAD Monday, April 11th: Chicago Early Learning Applications Open (PreK) Saturday, April 22nd: Earth Day Work Day Friday, May 12: Spring Fling Important Quick Links for Families Sign up for Weekly Covid Testing CPS Self Reporting COVID-19 Case Update your child's Vaccination Card Bateman Volunteer Interest Form Upcoming Events These events are all within the next 2 weeks! Reporting Absences Live on Aspen NOW!   E-Absence – a new way to report absences – is now live! You can now submit, schedule, and track student absences through the Aspen Parent Portal. That means no more making last-minute phone calls or completing paper forms. E-Absence joins a collection of Aspen features designed to make accessing important student information simple for parents and guardians. You can sign in to your account at ASPEN.CPS.EDU and start using the E-Absence feature today. To access Parent Portal, you must: ● Be listed as a contact for your student in the Student Information System. ● Have a valid email in the student’s contact records. ● Request and submit the validation code sent via email. Don’t have an account? Contact our school clerk to register for an account today. You can also learn more at cps.edu/pages/parentresources.aspx. Book Fair Volunteers Needed! Sign Up Today! The Spring Book Fair is quickly approaching! During the week of March 27th, students will visit the Book Fair with their class. We need YOUR help to make sure our students have a successful shopping experience! Please sign up today to volunteer! Get Ready for the Book Fair Tuesday, March 28th - Friday, March 31st The Spring Scholastic Book Fair is next week! Start browsing books and set up your child's eWallet so they are ready to shop!  Browse Books Set Up eWallet Quarter 3 Showcase Friday, March 31st at 8:45am Come celebrate with us! Families are invited to attend an in person showcase in your child's classroom! Check out what they have working towards to take their learning public! Spring Spiritwear Sale Order Forms due March 31st Take a sneak peek at the Spring Spiritwear Sale new items! Order Forms were sent home last week with students. If you are in need of an extra copy, please click here to print at home. All orders are due on Friday, March 31st.   School Tours | Upcoming Dates Calling all prospective families! Are you interested in sending your child(ren) to Bateman? Come see what we have to offer at our wonderful neighborhood school!  Please join us for an in person tour to learn more about the Bateman Community! If you are considering Bateman for your family, please plan to attend! Enter through Door 1 and check in the North Foyer.   Next Tour Dates: Friday, March 31st Friday, April 28th   Preschool Application Update Chicago Early Learning programs have long-term benefits for children and prepare them to develop the social and emotional skills they need to succeed. We offer high-quality early learning programs in every Chicago neighborhood, including CPS free full-day programs for every four-year-old and low-cost options for children under four at Community-Based programs. The citywide application for the upcoming school year opens on April 11, 2023. Need to apply to a program for the current school year? You can apply now on our website or by scheduling a time to visit your preferred program. Please Note: Families who apply for the current year may need to reapply for the Fall. **Current Half Day Bateman Families who intend to continue at Bateman do not need to re-apply.** Save the Dates Please save the date for this Family Event to celebrate Earth Day! In order to prepare for all of the exciting crafts, we are in need of Paper Towel Rolls and Toilet Paper Rolls! If you have any to spare, please bring them to the North Office! It’s Spring Fling Time! Mark your calendars for FUN on Friday May 12th at Burning Bush Brewery!   Can you help?   Do you know a local business owner interested in sponsorship?  Have event tickets to donate?  Does your employer sponsor local schools?   Do you have connections to great restaurants, fun outings or hotel stays?   We are currently soliciting items for the online auction and LIVE event on Friday May 12, 2023.     Examples of past donations:   Restaurant gift certificates Event tickets (concerts, sports, theater) Fitness passes Spa/salon gift cards Sports memorabilia Hotel stays Kids activities (swimming lessons, camps, etc.)   Donations are tax deductible and will help reach our highest fundraising goal ever of $65,000 for much needed auditorium updates Reach out to friendsofbateman@gmail.com by Friday April 14th to donate to make this our best auction yet. https://www.friendsofbateman.org/spring-fling Local School Council Updates BAC & PAC Bateman Boosters Sponsor Shout-Out to Lincoln Square Orthodontics Lincoln Square Orthodontics, a Silver Level Bateman Boosters sponsor, provides expert orthodontic care for all ages! #BeBateman and thank them for their support of Bateman Elementary School   https://www.chicagoorthodontics.com/lincoln-square/     Bateman Booster Pledge Drive We're half way there! Please consider making a one-time or ongoing donation to reach our $3,500 goal of updating the Bateman Elementary School Auditorium with needed speakers and mics. From International Night to Kindergarten Orientation to Science Fairs to Visual Arts Night to a variety of Live Performances from our Kiddos - the Auditorium is truly the HEART of the Bateman Elementary Community. DONATE NOW 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! Get more information at the Bateman Boosters - Friends of Bateman website. You can also sign up to receive our informational emails. 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