Bateman Buzz | 2021-2022; VOL 16

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View this email in your browser Bateman Buzz 2021-2022; VOL 16 BATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACHER WEBSITES   |  CONTACT US Message from Administration   Dear Bateman Friends and Families, You are cordially invited to Bateman’s Centennial Celebration! Let’s come together on Thursday, June 16th at 5pm as a community in celebration of this momentous occasion! We will be celebrating with a large street festival on the playground and on Richmond to commemorate Bateman’s 100th Birthday! Entry will be free for all in our community. We hope to see you there! The Centennial Celebration will include: Student Performances Food Trucks Face Painting Local Vendors Games Movie on the Turf: Encanto …And More!                                                                   2022-2023 Planning As this school year is coming to a close, our educators are already busy preparing for next year! We are currently curating homerooms, creating schedules, and envisioning a wonderful school year ahead! In order to help us plan accurately, if your family is planning to leave Bateman prior to the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, please complete the Anticipated Transfer Form and bring it to the North Office. Additionally, Kindergarten Registration is currently open for all in-boundary families. We would like to have all Kindergarteners enrolled by June 1st. The earlier families register, the more we are able to prepare to welcome our newest class! All registration information is available below and on the Bateman Website. We appreciate your help with this! Last but certainly not least, we are excited to announce that a new playground is in the works thanks to the generosity of Alderwoman Rosanna Rodriguez and State Representative Jaime Andrade. There is much to do to ensure our ideas come to life and we need your help! We are currently seeking slogans for our playspace project so we can refer to the initiative utilizing the same name! If you have creative ideas, please submit your slogan here!   Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! Our best, Georgia & Kate Upcoming Dates at a Glance Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar! See further details regarding all of these events & more below! THIS WEEK Essentials Week B Wednesdays & Fridays All Month: In-Boundary Kindergarten Registration | 9am - 11am Wednesday, May 18th: 100 Mile Challenge Celebration @ 4pm Wednesday, May 18th: Bateman Fathers' Club Meeting @ 7pm Thursday, May 19th: Parent Health and Wellness with JZ Studio @ 9 am | Turf NEXT WEEK Essentials Week A Thursday, May 26th: 2nd Grade Musical @ 5:30pm Saturday, May 28th: Family Tree Donation Day   LOOKING AHEAD Monday, May 30th: No School | Memorial Day Tuesday, May 31st: Spring Concert @ 5:30pm | Auditorium Wednesday, June 1st: June LSC Meeting @ 8:30am Wednesday, June 1st & Thursday, June 2nd: Dine to Donate @ Smoque BBQ Wednesday, June 1st: Bateman Boosters Monthly Meeting @ 6:30pm Friday, June 3rd: Spring Fling! Monday, June 6th: 8th Grade Luncheon Thursday, June 9th: 8th Grade Graduation @ 9am Monday, June 13th: Field Day Tuesday, June 14th: Kindergarten Commencement @ 9am Tuesday, June 14th: Last Day of School Thursday, June 16th: Centennial Celebration! Monday, August 22nd: First Day of School SY23   2021-2022 Year at a Glance Calendar Upcoming Events These events are all within the next 2 weeks! In-Boundary Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! Wednesday & Fridays between 9am - 11am   In-Boundary Kindergarten Registration has begun! Do you or a neighbor have an incoming 5 year old next year? All Kindergarteners should be registered by June 1st! Make sure to read all important registration information and begin your enrollment process for next year! Please call Evelyn in the North Office with any questions at 773-534-5055.           Bateman 100 Mile Challenge Celebration Wednesday, May 18th at 4pm This year, in conjunction with our school's 100th year, our Bateman Mile will be a 100-mile challenge!  Participants walk or run a total of 99 miles between February 8th and May 17th (average of 1 mile per day).  The culminating event will take place on May 18th when all participants will complete the 100th mile together at Bateman.  The event on May 18th will include additional outdoor activities and games. Still want to participate? Participants will need to do the following: complete a simple pledge form which will include information about ordering a t-shirt download, print, and track their miles using a 100-mile tracker miles are to be completed outside of school time 2,000 steps = 1 mile bring their completed tracker page to the event on May 18 Bateman Fathers' Club Meeting Wednesday, May 18th at 7pm | Kedzie Inn Please join the Bateman Fathers' Club for the monthly meeting! This month's meeting will be at The Kedzie Inn at 4100 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618. We hope to see you there!   Parent Health and Wellness with JZ Studio Thursday, May 19th at 9am | Bateman Turf  Join Bateman parent Jenna Zaffino of JZ Studio every Thursday from April 21st - May 26th at 9:00 am on the Bateman Turf! You'll participate in a free, weekly session full of mindful movement and practices! Make sure to bring your yoga mat!      Spring Fling: Cheers to 100 Years Tickets ON SALE NOW! Friday, June 3rd at 7pm | Burning Bush Brewery Join the Bateman Community Friday, June 3rd at Burning Bush Brewery from 7:00 - 11:00pm for a night of FUN and Fundraising for ALL students at Bateman Elementary. As Bateman Celebrates its 100th Year, we are thrilled for the opportunity to gather again IN-PERSON to celebrate the 7th Annual Bateman Spring Fling. Buy your tickets today!   2nd Grade Musical: Pajama Party Thursday, May 26th at 5:30 pm | Auditorium Second Grade Families are invited to join in the Pajama Party! Our 2nd Graders have been working hard with Ms. Soto to perfect their performance. Come see it on Thursday, May 26th at 5:30pm. A recording will be shared following the performance on the Bateman Website. Family Tree Resale Donation Day Saturday, May 28th from 10am - 2pm Have you been Spring Cleaning? Bring all of your donations to Family Tree Resale on 5066 N Lincoln Ave on Saturday, may 28th! Please enter the Donation Drop Off in the alley. Make sure to mention Bateman, Family Tree Resale will provide vouchers for Bateman Families. **Weather Permitting** For more information, see https://www.familytreeresale.com/ End of the Year Save the Dates Spring Music Concert Tuesday, May 31st at 5:30pm | Auditorium   8th Grade Graduation Thursday, June 9th at 9am | Auditorium         Kindergarten Commencement Tuesday, June 14th at 9am | Auditorium              Centennial Celebration Thursday, June 16th at 5pm                          Local School Council Updates BAC & PAC Thank you to all who joined in the meeting on Friday! If you would like to learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy Assessment, please click here! A big thank you to Mr. Argueta for presenting! Bateman Boosters Save the Date: Dine to Donate at Smoque BBQ Wednesday, June 1st and Thursday, June 2nd Join us for a Dine to Donate with Smoque BBQ, 3800 N Pulaski Rd, on Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2 - all day from 11am to 8pm. Be sure to mention BATEMAN and Smoque BBQ will generously donate 20% back to Bateman. Dine in and carry out available. Delivery via Smoque’s website only: https://smoquebbq.com/. Please use promotion code BATEMAN. 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 Chicago Public Libraries Chicago Public Library is pleased to announce the 2022 Summer Learning Challenge: City of Stories! Running June 27th - August 14th , Families are encouraged to Register in person at the library or online. After registering, they will receive an activity booklet which includes space to track their reading. Once they have read 500 minutes and completed 1 activity, they will receive a very special prize: their very own City of Stories T shirt! In addition, we will have many fun events and activities at the library all summer long. I've attached handouts to share with your students. Please feel free to reply to this email with any questions. Visit https://www.chipublib.org/summer-at-cpl/ for more information.   The CPS Virtual Academy is now enrolling students for SY23.   Enrollment is no longer limited to COVID-related conditions. Qualifying students (PreK-Grade 12) must have a medical condition indicated on an active IEP/504 and their medical professional must determine that the student would benefit from the virtual learning format.   The application is open until July 1st; acceptances will be announced by July 15th. If demand exceeds capacity, acceptance will be determined by lottery. Qualifying students who were not accepted will be placed on a waitlist.   Accepted students will be dually enrolled with the Virtual Academy & the district-run physical school. The physical school will still receive funding for the student and will be required to host the student for in-person testing for required state assessments. Parents/Guardians should complete this interest form (Spanish) to begin the application process. 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