Bateman Buzz; 2022-2023; VOL 8

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View this email in your browser Bateman Buzz | 2022-2023; VOL 8 BATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACHER WEBSITES   |  CONTACT US Dear Bateman Families and Friends, Happy December! We hope that this month brings much joy to all families no matter what holiday you celebrate! Our students have been busy learning about inclusivity throughout the second quarter of school and are looking forward to showcasing their progress with a virtual showcase before Winter Break. We hope you are able to join us as a community as we celebrate the season! Please see below for the many ways to volunteer, attend shows, and celebrate your child(ren)! Finally, please help us in sending Ms. Anu Karavattuveetil off on her new adventure with loads of Bateman love! Ms. K has been with Chicago Public Schools for over 20 years instilling a love of science in our middle schoolers, leading with an empathetic heart, and keeping our students' best interest at the forefront of her daily decisions. Whether visiting preschoolers during career week (she was formerly a dentist!) or guiding our new teacher group, Ms. K is constantly seen as an example of caring and supportive teaching for our whole staff and will be dearly missed. We wish her a wonderful retirement with her beautiful family! Ms. K - you always have a home here at Bateman! Warm 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 Saturday, December 10th: Shop to Donate - Kendra Scott @ 5pm December 11th - 17th: Shop to Donate @ Angelo's Wine Bar December 12th & 13th: Winter Gear Selection @3:15pm - 6:15pm | North Foyer Friday, December 16th: Bateman Tour (In Person) @ 9am   NEXT WEEK Winter Wonderweek! [See themes below!]   Monday, December 19th: Quarter 2 Showcase (Virtually Shared) Tuesday, December 20th: Winter Evening Concert @ 5:30pm | Auditorium Tuesday, December 20th - 22nd: BAC & PAC Holiday Sale | North Foyer Wednesday, December 21st: Parent Winter Assembly @ 8:45am | Auditorium Thursday, December 22nd: End of Quarter 2 Friday, December 23rd: No School | School Improvement Day Sat, December 24th - Sun, January 8th: No School | Winter Vacation   LOOKING AHEAD Friday, January 13th: PAC Meeting @ 9am | Auditorium 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. Winter Gear Selection Monday, Dec. 12th & Tuesday, Dec. 13th from 3:15 - 6:15pm   Wow do we have loads of donations! All families are invited to select any winter gear that is needed to stay warm in the winter months ahead. Gear will be sorted and organized by size. Please come to the North Foyer between 3:15pm - 6:15pm for your Gear Selection thanks to our amazing community! SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER! Shop to Donate: Boon Supply Fundraiser Extended to December 15th!   The Bateman Boosters are hosting the next Shop to Donate! There's something for everyone at Boon Supply. 40% of purchases and 80% of direct donations will go back to help fund the renovation of our Auditorium. Our fundraiser ends 12/15/2022. Orders $85+ will ship free!   Bags + Beanies Bundle Fundraiser Sale Extended! You can still turn in your orders!   Help support our 8th graders as they raise money for their end of the year celebrations! Buy this limited edition Bateman swag as a bundle for gifts or for yourself! All checks can be made to Bateman. Please submit order forms with payment to the South Office!  Items are due to the school at the beginning of December! We hope to deliver previously placed orders during the week of December 12th.      Shop to Donate: Kendra Gives Back! Saturday, December 10th In Person Enjoy Sips & Sweets during our in-store Shop to Donate with Kendra Scott (Chicago, IL), 3426 N Southport on Saturday, December 10th from 5-7pm. 20% of all sales will go back to Bateman Elementary School. -OR- Shop Online! If you aren’t able to make it in-person, shop virtually Saturday, December 10 through Sunday, December 11th  at www.KendraScott.com. Use the code GIVEBACK-DEIBH and Bateman will receive 20% of all sales. Shop to Donate: Angelo's Wine Bar December 11th - 17th Join us for the next Dine to Donate at ERIS Brewery & Cider House [4240 W Irving Park] on Wednesday, November 30th from 4pm - 9pm! Dine In (reservations suggested) or carry out through website only - NO third parties like UberEats. Mention "Bateman Dine-out" and 15% will go back to the school! Make your reservations here: https://www.exploretock.com/erischicago/ Bateman Tour (In Person) Friday, December 16th at 9am | North Foyer   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. Girls on the Run 5K Rescheduled: Saturday, December 17th   Get those noise makers and signs ready to cheer on our Girls on the Run Runners as they participate in their end of the season 5K Run! This is a huge accomplishment for all of runners. Come show your support! VOLUNTEER HERE TO SET UP FOR THE SHOW! Order your 2022-2023 Yearbook Today! Capture this year's memories in a 2022-2023 yearbook! All yearbooks will be $30. 8th Graders - no need to order! Your yearbook is included in your Graduation Fees! First come, first serve! Order today! All orders must be placed by January 16th.   inter-state.com/order Code: 73074W Save the Dates Local School Council Updates Thank you to all who joined the December LSC Meeting! Please see the Bateman LSC Page for more information! BAC & PAC Bateman Boosters Get all the information at the Bateman Boosters - Friends of Bateman website. You can also sign up to receive our informational emails. Fill out this FORM  to be added to our email group and to let us know how you would like to get involved! 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! Community Updates Updates from Chicago Public Schools & Our Community 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? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*