Strike Update from Bateman: No Classes 10/24

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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, If there's one thing we are certain of, it's that the Bateman Community never ceases to come together in times of need.  We have seen many students and families coming to support our teachers, from bringing coffee and food fuel to using their own teacher voices while raising their signs outside of the building.  Your patience and support has not gone unnoticed!   We know we cannot replace our teachers, SECAs, clerks, and staff.  The work they do day in and day out is out of pure joy and commitment to each and every student at Bateman.  We hope to see everyone back in the building together very soon! Please be reminded that classes will continue to be canceled on Thursday, October 24th due to the CTU and SEIU work stoppage.  Bateman has welcomed about 20 students each day and is open to any family in need of assistance.  District staff is here to coordinate non-instructional activities and our lunchroom staff will continue to provide breakfast, lunch, and a take home dinner. BOOOsterfest 2019 has been postponed until Friday, November 1st from 4:30pm - 6:30pm due to the work stoppage.  We will announce any other rescheduled events as soon as we return to our normal schedule. 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.  For more information regarding the CPS Contingency Plan, please click on the image below in the Upcoming Events section. Again, we thank you for your outpouring of support for our teachers, staff, and entire community!  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 Teachers and Families coming together in unity during the Strike Teachers and Staff outside of Bateman 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   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! 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