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International Night Sign Up!

3/22/2019

 
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Bateman's International Night
April 26th, 2019
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
**Updated Time**


This is a fun night where families are invited to showcase cultural customs, traditions, and costumes with our entire Bateman community! 


If you are interested in hosting a table representing a culture, please sign up below and choose a country.  If your country is not listed, please scroll to the bottom and select "other" then list the name of the country in the comment box upon sign up.

If you are having trouble signing up or have questions, please come to the South Office! 
Sign Up for International Night Here!
Celebrate Culture Through:

Food

Clothing

Language

Games & Activities

Traditional Pictures
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Artifacts

And Much More!

Spring Fling Early Bird Tickets are Live!

3/20/2019

 
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Spring Fling Early Bird Tickets are LIVE!

Early Bird Tickets are going quickly! 
There is a limited number of tickets at this great price -
buy yours today to Eat, Drink, and Be Bateman!


Your Ticket Includes:
Appetizers
Drinks
Silent Auction Bidding
Raffle Packages
Wine Pull
Live Auction
Buy Your SPRING FLING Tickets Here!
Ticket Options

Early Bird Tickets $35
General Admission $50
Sponsor a Teacher $50, $25, or $10
Upcoming Events

March 19: Fathers' Club Meeting
March 21: K-1 Emerald City Field Trip
March 23: Bateman Braids with Fathers' Club
March25-29: IAR Assessment (3rd - 5th)
March 26:  Dine to Donate @ Chipotle
March 27: Accelerated Model Informational Forum
March 29: HS Application Results Released
March 29: BAC/PAC Meetings
April 3: Tentative PTA Meeting
April 5: No School | School Improvement Day
April 5: Father/Daughter Dance
April 9: K-4 Literacy Investigation Day
April 9-11: Spring Book Fair
April 10: No School | Report Card Pick Up
April 10: Accelerated Program Q&A Session
April 12: Q3 Latte with our Leaders
April 15-19: Spring Break
April 26: International Night
April 27: Spring Craft Sale
April 30: Día de los Niños
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Even one dollar will bring a teacher closer to fully funding their project!
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Bateman Buzz | 2018-2019, Volume 15

3/18/2019

 
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Message from the Principal
Dear Bateman Families and Friends,

Happy Spring!  We are thrilled to see the sun shining and our students running around outside!  Please remind your children about the importance of washing their hands so we can all stay germ free as the seasons change.

A big thank you to all parents who attended our Accelerated Model Think Tank session on Wednesday!  WOW!  We were so inspired by the conversation, quality feedback, and positive energy in the room.  Your input will help us plan for upcoming years to ensure equity and endless possibilities for all of our students.  If you were unable to attend the Think Tank Session, please join us for the next phase in this discussion at the Informational Forum on Wednesday, March 27th at 5:00pm.  If you have a specific question that you would like answered at the forum, please submit your question ahead of time here.

Finally, we are amidst the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) testing sessions.  6th - 8th graders will be testing this week and 3rd - 5th graders are next week.  Please make sure your child is getting a great night sleep and eating a healthy breakfast!

Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see daily updates of all the exciting things happening at Bateman!


Be Empowered • Be Inclusive • Be Kind

Be Bateman!


All the best,
Georgia & Kate

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Upcoming Events

March 15-22
Internet Safety Program (3rd - 8th)
Times Vary | Classrooms

March 18-22 
IAR Assessment
(6th - 8th)

March 19
Fathers' Club Meeting
6:30 pm | Twisted Hippo

March 21
K-1 Emerald City
Field Trip

March 22
5th Grade Field Trip | Planetarium

March 23 
Bateman Braids with Fathers' Club
10:00 am | Auditorium

March 25-29
IAR Assessment
(3rd - 5th)

March 26
Dine to Donate @ Chipotle

March 27
Accelerated Model Informational Forum
5:00 pm | Auditorium

March 27
Father/Daughter Dance Money Due

March 29
HS Application
Results Released

March 29
BAC/PAC Meetings
8:30 am | Room 118
What's the Buzz?
Upcoming Events at Bateman
March is Music in Our Schools Month!
All Month!

This month is Music in Our Schools Month!  We will be celebrating at Bateman in a variety of ways, such as the Mystery Musician on the board outside the music room, music playing during arrival, and daily announcements about why music is important to our students!  Students will also experience live performances throughout the month!  See how you can continue the celebration at home with your child(ren)!
 
International Night Sign Up
Open Now!
 

Please join us for Bateman's International Night on April 26th sponsored by the BAC. The event will take place from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Bateman Elementary. This is a fun night where families are invited to showcase cultural customs, traditions, and costumes with our entire Bateman community! 

If you are interested in hosting a table representing a culture, please click on the button below to sign up!
Sign Up for International Night Here!
Fathers' Club Meeting
Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30 pm | Twisted Hippo

Come one, come all!  We will be finalizing details for our upcoming events and building community among Bateman fathers.  We hope to see you there!
Girls on the Run Starts!
Tuesday, March 19th at 3:30 pm
 
Practices start on Tuesday, March 19th for those who have registered to participate in Girls on the Run Spring Season!
Bateman Braids Event
Saturday, March 23rd at 10:00 am | Auditorium

You are invited to join Fathers' Club for our first ever Bateman Braids event on March 23rd from 10:00 am to 11:15 am!  During the first half of the event parents will get instructions on how to style their child's hair and during the second half of the event the real fun starts! Children will get to design and color (washable of course!) their parent's hair.  All materials will be provided, however we are asking for a minimum donation of $5 per family in order to sponsor future Fathers' Club events. We only have slots for 15 families so please make sure to Sign Up Here!
 
Sign Up for Bateman Braids
March Dine to Donate
Chipotle: 3227 W Addison from 4pm - 8pm
 
Please join us for our March Dine to Donate at Chipotle!  This event location requires sales of at least $300 or we forfeit the donation of 33% of sales back to the school - let's all enjoy some Chipotle and raise money for our great school!
 
Father/Daughter Dance Money Due
Wednesday, March 27th

       
BAC/PAC March Meetings
Friday, March 29th at 8:30 am | Room 118

Are you and your family planning for college? Join us our next BAC and PAC meetings to learn more. We will also discuss our upcoming spring events. All are welcome to attend this meeting with the Heartland Institute!
 
Robotics Assistant Coaches Needed!
Open Now!

The Bateman Robotics team is looking for a few parents who are interested in becoming Assistant Coaches for the Spring Robotics Session!  This would mean that you would volunteer for one hour to help the team starting in April!  The session is 10 weeks long but you do not need to commit to every practice.  If you have any questions, please email Mr. Colon at jmcolon8@cps.edu.  If you are interested, please click the link below!
 
 
Click Here if you are interested in becoming a Robotics Assistant Coach!
PTA Membership Drive
Open Now!

The Bateman PTA (Parent/Teacher Association) is seeking new members!  If you are interested in joining the PTA, please contact batemanpta@gmail.com for further information!  Save the date for the first meeting on April 3rd at 3:30 pm!

Save the Dates
   
Events in our Community
Independence Library March Events
 
See what's happening at the Independence Library in March here!  
 

NBGC Spring Parents Night Out
March 23rd from 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm | 2501 W. Irving Park Road

 


Chicago Chess Foundation Fundraiser
April 4th at 6 pm
 
 
Bit Space Day Off Camp
April 5th from 9:00am - 4:00pm | Lincoln Square Location

Fliers are available in the North Office!
 


Montrose Saloon Kids Music Room
April 6th at 11 am | 2933 W Montrose 
 

 
Steve and Kate's Summer Camp
June 24th - August 23rd | Lakeview Location

Fliers are available in the North Office!
Looking Ahead

April 3: Tentative PTA Meeting
April 5: No School | School Improvement Day
April 5: Father/Daughter Dance
April 9: K-4 Literacy Investigation Day
April 9-11: Spring Book Fair
April 12: Q3 Latte with our Leaders
April 10: No School | Report Card Pick Up
April 10: Accelerated Program Q&A Session
April 15-19: Spring Break
April 26: International Night
April 27: Spring Craft Sale
April 30: Día de los Niños
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! 
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An Important Letter from CPS:  Illinois Assessment of Readiness

3/8/2019

 
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Mystery Readers in our Pre-K Classes

3/6/2019

 
We have had a great number of participants come to our Pre-K classes to be the Mystery Reader. Here are some of the Mystery Readers from January & February. 
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K - 4th Grade Math Investigation Day

2/27/2019

 
We want to thank all the parents who came out today to support our budding Mathematicians.  Many topics ranging from running a doughnut shop to aliens visiting earth were covered today through the lens of math and our parents became the students!  Just a friendly reminder for more updates on future events please read your grade level newsletter, follow us on Facebook, and sign up for our Bateman Buzz.

Bateman Band Members Excel at the Solo and Ensemble Festival

2/25/2019

 
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Bateman Band Members Excel at the Solo and Ensemble Festival

This past weekend, Bateman had 11 students who attended the Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, February 23rd at Westinghouse College Prep. Each student spent 2 months preparing a solo and presented it in front of an adjudicator. Along with a solo, they were also required to play scales and sight read to be awarded a ranking. 

Congratulations to Laisha A., Stefany B., Ixchel G., Alice C., Olivia M., Stella M., Hannah P., Grace G., Giada A., Harrison M., Luis A. who all performed at the Solo and Ensemble Festival! We had 11 students prepare solos to be performed in front of a judge Saturday morning. We had 1 student receive a Bronze ranking, 4 students receive silver rankings, 5 students receive gold ranking and 1 student receive a near perfect score getting an Honor Superior ranking! They all did a fabulous job!  

February Dine to Donate | MOD Pizza

2/25/2019

 
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Please join us at February's Dine to Donate at MOD Pizza!  Mention Bateman or Bateman Boosters and present this flyer to support our school!  MOD Pizza will be giving back 20% of the bill to Bateman!

Math Investigation Day is Wednesday, February 27th!

2/25/2019

 
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Curious what your child is learning about in Math during Quarter 3?  Please join us in our annual Math Investigation Day where you can explore mathematics with your child in his or her classroom.  Parents are welcome to see their own child(ren)'s room as well as other classrooms!  We hope to see you there!  Further information will be given per classroom.
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Bateman 7th Graders Prepare for Election Season

2/7/2019

 
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​In 2015, only 33% of registered voters in Chicago voted in the election for mayor and alderman. The 7th graders at Bateman are trying to change that in 2019. Bateman is one of 15 schools working with the CPS Department of Social Science and Civic Engagement to have middle school students increase voter turnout. Instead of focusing primarily on the federal government through their constitutional studies, the 7th graders will learn about the role of local government and the impact that individuals can have on the election process. The goal of our action plan is to increase voter turnout in the 33rd Ward. This is also supports the work at Bateman to further Social and Emotional Learning by facilitating student empowerment.

The initial focus will be on the aldermanic race. First, the students explored how the city government affects their own lives, the lives of their family, and the community. Then, students designed and took a survey to identify their top five concerns. Next, they will draft questions about these topics and ask the three candidates for alderman to answer them. The students will work to share information about the candidates' positions on these issues with the community. The students hope that greater voter awareness on these issues will increase voter turnout in our ward. The process will be repeated with the two mayoral candidates if there is a run-off election.     
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