Bateman Strike Update

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View this email in your browser Visit the Bateman Website to view the Buzz in a different language! ¡Visite Bateman.cps.edu para ver este mensaje en un idioma diferente! Message from Administration Dear Bateman Families and Friends, We are growing increasingly eager to welcome everyone back in to the building soon!  Classes will be canceled again on Tuesday, October 29th. However, we have another great opportunity to come together as a community tomorrow evening from 4pm - 8pm for the Bateman Boosters’ October Dine to Donate at Chipotle on Addison!   Be sure to continuously check updates from the school regarding After School Programs, Halloween celebrations, BOOOsterfest, Día de los muertos and any other school events.  All information below is tentative until we have more certainty regarding the CTU Strike. We know all teachers would greatly appreciate if you encourage your child(ren) to read each day!  In order to ensure that students are active in continuing their education at home during the work stoppage, please utilize one of the many resources that Bateman provides to each of our students, including: Math: ​IXL Reading: ​RAZKids​ or NewsELA Spanish: ​Duolingo Kahn Academy Please keep these important reminders in mind during the CTU Strike: School buildings will be open during the normal bell schedule.(8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.) Teachers and staff will not be in the building during school hours.  District representatives will be assigned to schools for support. This does not count as an absence for your child. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. School transportation services will not be available for students. CTA rides are free for students. Before and After-school activities will be canceled. This includes — but is not limited to— sports, tutoring, field trips, Parent University activities, LSC meetings, and other community activities. Before and After Care will be canceled, however, NBGC will continue to provide services at their facility. If you choose to continue to bring your child(ren) to school, parents are asked to register their child in advance at ​cps.edu/contingencyplan​ to ensure we have enough staff and meals to serve children. Please reach out to bateman@cps.edu with any questions or concerns and continue to watch the news and social media posts for current updates.   Again, we thank you for your outpouring of support for our teachers, staff, and entire community and hope to see everyone back in the building soon! Be Empowered • Be Inclusive • Be Kind Be Bateman! All the best, Georgia & Kate Click here to give us feedback! Click Here for Grade Level Monthly Newsletters! Bateman Community gathering at the teachers' Trunk or Treat Event What's the Buzz? Upcoming Events at Bateman These events are all within the next 2 weeks! October Dine to Donate: Chipotle Tuesday, October 29th from 4:00pm - 8:00pm 3227 W. Addison    Please join us for the October Dine to Donate! Support our school - 33% after $300 in sales goes back to Bateman! Please contact the Bateman Boosters at friendsofbateman@gmail.com with any questions. New Date: BOOOsterfest Friday, November 1st from 4:30pm - 6:30pm   Entrance: Bateman Playground on Richmond Street   Click here to sign up to Volunteer! Día de los muertos Altars October 25th -   November 2nd   Winter Craft Sale Date and Time TBD   Attention Prospective Families: GO CPS is LIVE! September 30th - December 6th The application window is open now through December 6th if you are interested in applying for Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 School Year!  Find out more information on how to take a School Tour to see all the great things happening at Bateman!   Families should apply if: 1.  You are a preschool family outside of the Bateman Boundaries 2.  You live in a different CPS School Boundary and would like to try to come to Bateman for Kindergarten Digital Sign Bateman Birthday Messages Open Now! Does your Bateman student have a birthday coming up?  Celebrate them in style by submitting a personalized birthday 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, and your contribution will go towards the Bateman Booster's fundraising goal of $40,000 for this school year.  Use this form to submit a personalized birthday message today! Room Parents Needed! Right Now! The Bateman Room Parent program provides an organized resource to allow parents to get involved while allowing Teachers to focus on what they do best, TEACH!  Room Parents may help:  coordinate volunteers maintain and promote a class supply wishlist organize room parties, field trips, donations and fundraisers communicate with homeroom parents as needed If you are interested in being a Room Parent for your child’s classroom please contact jennifergrunstad@gmail.com to receive more information. Square 1 Arts Orders Right Now! Square 1 art is a family focused fundraiser for Bateman’s visual arts classrooms!  Each PreK-4th grade student is currently working with their art teacher to create a work of art, and once completed you will have an opportunity to purchase their masterpiece on a variety of high quality products.  The focus of the fundraiser is the accomplishments of your student, which creates conversations between about their art at home, dialog regarding art decision and choice, as well as memorable keepsakes family members can’t resist. At the end of the fundraiser our student’s creativity has been affirmed, our parents have a lasting memory, and Bateman’s art department has raised valuable funds. Free shipping will be included on orders placed in the first two weeks. Ms. Tambone and Ms. Chrisman will bring all orders directly to each homeroom teacher and student to ensure their keepsakes make it home safely.  Bateman will receive 33% of the profits made from our school’s order and that money will be used to purchase supplies such as oil pastels, acrylic paint, canvas, and other classroom consumables. For more information regarding Square 1 Art, go to www.square1art.com or ask Ms. Chrisman or Ms. Tambone.   Save the Dates Important future events and updates! Save the Date: Performing Arts Fundraiser   Thursday, November 7 from 6pm - 9pm  Alarmist Brewing: 4055 W Peterson Ave.   Save the Date: Kendra Scott Fundraiser  Saturday, November 16 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm   Save the Date: 2020 Spring Fling  Saturday, March 28th at Twisted Hippo   Events in our Community Independence Library Events See what's happening at the Independence Library here!     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. Please submit by 5pm on Thursday and you might see it in the Bateman Buzz, Bateman Website, or on social media!  Subscribe Now Visit the Bateman Website to view the Buzz in a different language! ¡Visite Bateman.cps.edu para ver este mensaje en un idioma diferente! Classes Canceled Tuesday, October 29th due to CTU & SEIU Strike   Please keep these important reminders in mind during the CTU & SEIU Strike: School buildings will be open during the normal bell schedule.(8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.) Teachers and staff will not be in the building during school hours.  District representatives will be assigned to schools for support. This does not count as an absence for your child. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. School transportation services will not be available for students. CTA rides are free for students. Before and After-school activities will be canceled. This includes — but is not limited to— sports, tutoring, field trips, Parent University activities, LSC meetings, and other community activities. Before and After Care will be canceled, however, NBGC will continue to provide services at their facility. If you choose to continue to bring your child(ren) to school, parents are asked to register their child in advance at ​cps.edu/contingencyplan​ to ensure we have enough staff and meals to serve children. In order to ensure that students are active and continuing their education at home during a work stoppage, please utilize one of the many resources that Bateman provides to each of our students, including: Math: ​IXL Reading: ​RAZKids​ or NewsELA Spanish: ​Duolingo Kahn Academy If there are any questions, please contact the school at 773-534-5055. 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! 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. Please submit by 5pm on Thursday and you might see it in the Bateman Buzz, Bateman Website, or on social media!  Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* *|LIST:SUBSCRIBE|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*