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June 19, 2020

Bateman Broadcast

Buenas tardes, Bateman students, parents and staff!
Today is Friday, June 19, 2020.

Dear Bateman Families and Friends,

You did it! We made it! This is one year that we will always remember and we couldn’t be more proud of our community for your model of resilience and flexibility. Our hearts are still overflowing with happiness from seeing so many of you yesterday. Thank you for making the parade one of our favorite memories to date!

We write to you today, on Juneteenth, to celebrate the completion of our school year and the accomplishments of our students and staff while also recognizing the importance of this day amidst the recent tragedies, inspiring protests and mobilization during the past several weeks. We are committed to fostering a community of inclusivity and anti-racism and encourage you to continue doing the work in your homes through meaningful discussion. To educate your family on today’s holiday, explore these titles from Chicago Public Libraries, many of which are in the libraries of our classrooms or will be coming very soon!

Reflecting on our Year: Remote Learning Parent Survey

Thank you so much for all the work you've done at home to help your "Remote Learners" succeed through these difficult times. We think all of our Bateman parents deserve an award! We typically send an end of the year survey for general feedback from our community; however, this year, we will focus that feedback on Remote Learning. Bateman has worked hard to craft an enriching Remote Learning program for our students. As we consider the future and continue planning, parent feedback is important in helping us learn how to refine and improve our practices.

Please complete the Remote Learning survey linked below and share your thoughts and opinions with us.

Remote Learning Survey Link

Shifting Focus: Planning for Next Year

As an organization and community, our focus now turns to the fall. Preparation and planning will be essential as we look towards the “reopening of schools” next year. We will continue to keep you informed as the CPS Re-entry Task Force is now beginning to analyze and discuss the District’s phased operations plan that aligns with the CDC and the Governor’s Restore Illinois Plan.

Teachers and staff collaborated to create homerooms for the upcoming school year. Please remember that there are several considerations when placing students so that our children experience equitable opportunities for learning. Among others, some considerations include learning styles and needs, friendships, and language. We will only be providing lists for parents via Parent Portal in mid-August. If you need assistance accessing Parent Portal on Aspen, please contact Evelyn Rivera at elrivera6@cps.edu. Updated supply lists will be available at the beginning of July on the Bateman Website.

Please note that this will be our last Bateman Broadcast. Moving forward, we will put out information as needed via email and social media to stay connected, including back to school events, updates from the district, and fun things to do. If you are looking for an exciting challenge, check out the CPL Summer Learning Challenge!

We have appreciated all of the kind words we have received this week as we all process these times together. We are proud to serve our community and do not take the opportunity to liberate the minds of future generations for granted.

As we enjoyed watching the Bateman’s Got Talent video, our Kindergarteners singing together, and end of the year celebrations, we were reminded of our children’s gifts. It is our hope that you and your families relish the time to connect, celebrate the gifts of our children, and find many moments of joy throughout the summer!

Although there are many unknowns about the future, we look forward to seeing you as soon as possible. On behalf of the entire Bateman Family, thank you for a wonderful year, have a fantastic summer, and #BeBateman!

Warm regards,

Georgia & Kate

In-Boundary Registration for 2020-2021 School Year

1st - 8th Grade New Family Online Registration Form

Kindergarten Registration Form

If you have any questions or concerns during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at bateman@cps.edu. If you have any resources, please pass them along so we can send to share with the community!