Bateman Buzz | 2022-2023; VOL 9

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View this email in your browser Bateman Buzz | 2022-2023; VOL 9 BATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACHER WEBSITES   |  CONTACT US Dear Bateman Families and Friends, Happy 2023! We are excited for all that the new year brings to our community: continuing to re-build traditions, celebrating the ongoing accomplishments of our students, and setting new goals! Today, we had the great privilege of recognizing all of our Quarter 2 Core Values Champions! Please help us congratulate our students who have continuously chosen to Be Inclusive!        Just as students are setting new academic goals based on their growth thus far, we encourage all families to set a goal to arrive on time for school. Instruction begins at 8:15am each day. School doors are open for all to enter at 8:05am to ensure students have time to transition into their classroom seamlessly. The beginning of the day is critical for all students to check in with their friends and teacher, as well as to set the tone for their learning. We hope to see all students in the building next week by 8:15am!  Again, a very Happy 2023 to all! We know this year will be filled with even more momentous celebrations and memories together in our wonderful community! 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 **Star360, iReady, & ACCESS Testing Window** Monday, January 16th: No School | MLK Jr. Day Monday, January 16th: Last Day to Order Yearbooks (Online) Tuesday, January 17th: FORGE After School Application Closes at 5pm Wednesday, January 18th: Boys Basketball Game @ Nettlehorst | 5pm   NEXT WEEK   Monday, January 23rd: Boys Basketball Game @ Jahn | 5pm Tuesday, January 24th: Boys Basketball Game @ LaSalle | 5pm Thursday, January 26th: FORGE Program Placements Notifications Emailed Thursday, January 26th: Girls Basketball Game v. Disney @ Bateman | 4:15pm Friday, January 27th: School Tour | 9am Saturday, January 28th: Parent Workshop with Kedzie Center @ 10am | Auditorium   LOOKING AHEAD Monday, January 30th: Spring FORGE Programming Begins Wednesday, February 1st: Virtual LSC Meeting | 4:30pm Wednesday, February 1st: Bateman Boosters Meeting | 6pm Wednesday, February 1st: 33rd Ward Aldermanic Candidate Forum | 7pm 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. 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 Spring FORGE Programming Application Closes Tuesday, January 17th   FORGE is a FREE before/after school program for ALL Bateman students!  Students will be prioritized in programming based on availability and interest. Applicants may not always be slotted in their first choice, but we will attempt to accommodate the student's top choices. FORGE strives to be accessible to all participants. If you or your students have any accessibility needs to participate, please contact FORGE Project Director, Alexia Limas. Application Window Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 9am - Tuesday, Jan. 17th at 5pm Spring Session Dates Monday, January 30th through Thursday, May 18th APPLY for Programs HERE! Paper Applications are available in the South Office! All Applicants will be notified of program placement by the end of the day on Thursday, Jan 26th. Apply Here View Program Guide Bateman Tour (In Person) Friday, January 27th 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.   ACCESS Testing Window Now Open   Each year, students in English learner programs take the ACCESS for ELLs language proficiency test. The test measures academic English language proficiency for students learning English in our school and throughout our state.   Teachers in our school use this information to help them make decisions about instruction for your child. Teachers also use these test scores to monitor the progress your child makes toward English proficiency.    If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Argueta. Todos los años, los estudiantes inscritos en programas de aprendizaje de inglés reciben el examen de dominio del lenguaje—conocido como ACCESS for ELLs. El examen mide el desempeño lingüístico académico del idioma inglés de los estudiantes que son parte de esta población en nuestra escuela y en todo el estado.   En nuestra escuela, los maestros usan esta información para asesorarse y tomar decisiones sobre la instrucción de su hijo/a. Los maestros también usan las calificaciones del examen para monitorear el progreso de su hijo/a en el dominio del inglés.  Si tiene algún pregunta, por favor contacte a Mr. Argueta. Parent Workshop with the Kedzie Center Saturday, January 28th at 10am | Auditorium   The Kedzie Center Presents: Parenting in the Digital Age! Come learn with our community partner and fellow parents on Saturday, January 28th from 10am - 12pm. Please RSVP Here! We hope to see you there!   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.      Save the Dates 6th - 8th Grade Valentine's Dance Brought to you by 8th Grade! Tuesday, January 14th at 4pm | Auditorium   All 6th-8th Grade students are invited to save the date for the middle school Valentine's Dance! All students must have permission slips signed to enter. Entry fee is $5. More information coming soon!   8th Grade parents, please click here to sign up to volunteer! Local School Council Updates 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! 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