Summer Buzz

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View this email in your browser Summer Buzz BATEMAN WEBSITE   |  TRADUCIR ESTA PAGINA  |   TEACHER WEBSITES   |  CONTACT US Dear Bateman Families and Friends, We are exactly one month away from the first day of the 2023-2024 school year! We truly hope each and every one of you is taking advantage of summer building memories and enjoying time together. We are proud to have hosted three full weeks of engaging summer camps and two full weeks of professional development with the Chicago Literacy Group for teachers citywide while preparing for the upcoming academic year! The upcoming month will surely fly by as you are getting your family ready for the year! We plan to share important information in small increments so you are not inundated all at once. Our hope is that this allows you time to explore all of the information at your own pace. There are two very important documents that will be linked in each Buzz: If you are in need of contacting any member of the leadership team, please bookmark the 2023-2024 Who To Go To document. This is a one stop shop of contact information for staff members you may need to reach out to throughout the school year. We are excited to release the 2023-2024 School Year At-A-Glance! While all events are subject to change, this tool will provide you an outline of expected events throughout the school year! For updates, please be sure to check the school calendar and Bateman Buzz frequently!                       School Preparedness Checklist Double check your Parent Portal access in Aspen! This is the online platform that allows you to view your child’s grades and assignments throughout the school year. It is vital to review these entries with your child on a routine basis to ensure you are supporting your child and partnering with our educators. You will also be able to view your child’s teacher in August! If you need assistance beyond the tutorial videos, please contact Mr. Colon. Order your child’s School Supplies! All school supply lists are linked individually below, as well as the information to order through School ToolBox for your convenience. Start browsing the Bateman Website and Bateman Calendar! Did you know that you can add events to your personal calendar from the Bateman Calendar? Simply click on the event and click “Copy to my Calendar.” Connect with Bateman on Facebook and Twitter to catch glimpses into the school year at Bateman!    We are preparing to release classroom assignments in early August and are looking forward to welcoming our entire school community to what we know will be a fantastic school year! Enjoy these next few weeks of summer and get ready to #BeBateman!   Warm regards, Ms. Davos and Ms. Kloepper Upcoming Dates at a Glance Click here to access the Monthly Calendar and add events to your personal calendar! 2023-2024 CPS Calendar [English | Español] See further details regarding all of these events & more below! 2023-2024 School Year [View full 2023-2024 CPS Calendar Here] Wednesday, July 26th: Network 1 Back to School Bash Sunday, August 13th: 2nd Annual Back to School Campus Care Event Wednesday, August 16th: PK & K Popsicles in the Park Friday, August 18th: Bateman Back to School Bash Friday, August 18th: PreK & Kindergarten Orientations Monday, August 21st: First Day of School Tuesday, August 22nd: Kindergarten Parent BooHoo Coffee Friday, August 25th: Fall 23-24 FORGE Application Opens Monday, September 4th: No School | Labor Day Thursday, September 7th: Curriculum Night  Upcoming Events These events are all within the next 2 weeks! Kindergarten Enrollment Enroll Today! Do you have a future Bateman Kindergartener? Enrollment has begun for all in boundary Bateman Kindergarteners for the 2023-2024 school year! Please visit the Bateman Kindergarten Registration Page for all enrollment information! .     Network 1 Back to School Bash Wednesday, July 26th at 10am - 2pm | Peterson Elementary All Network 1 Schools are invited to kick off the Back to School season at Peterson Elementary School [5510 N Christiana Ave] from 10am - 2pm. We hope to see our Bateman Families there! .    Morning Care at Bateman Registration is Now Open If your family is in need of Morning Care (7:15am - 8:15am), register today! Bateman is proud to offer our community extended hours to accommodate all family schedules. Please click below to learn about payment schedules, cost, and logistics. Registration is linked below. Morning Care Handbook Register for Morning Care Preschool After Care at Bateman Registration is Now Open Registration is now open for preschool families in need of child care for the 2023-2024 after school hours! There are two after care programs at Bateman - Preschool After Care and Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club (K-8). Please click below to learn more about the Preschool Program and to Register. Preschool After Care Handbook Register for Preschool After Care Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Registration is Now Open Bateman partners with the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club to provide after care for students in grades Kindergarten - 8th Grade. Click here for all information and to register your child for NBGC! Register for NBGC PK & Kindergarten Popsicles in the Park Wednesday, August 16th at 4pm | Bateman Playground Incoming Preschool and Kindergarten families are invited to join our community at the playground to meet fellow families and teachers in their grades! We hope to see you there! Kindergarten Parent BooHoo Coffee Tuesday, August 22nd | Bateman Playground Kindergarten caretakers are invited to stay for a cup of coffee, community building, and maybe a few tears right after drop off on Tuesday, August 22nd! We know this is a big week for parents, as well as students! Stay to get to know other parents and caretakers, as well as administration! We look forward to seeing you on the playlot! SpiritWear Coming Soon Take a peek below! Sales start in August! Lunch Stop at Bateman All Summer! June 20th - August 9th Anyone under 18 can get free food at one of dozens of locations across the city. The program begins June 20th and runs through August 9. These meals are available at no charge.  Take advantage of these meal benefits! Ms. Virginia and her team will be located on the Bateman Playlot by Door 6 (Sacramento Side).   To find other LunchStop locations visit cps.edu/mealsites or Text FOODIL to 877877     2023-2024 Supply Lists Save the Dates Bateman's Night Out with the Chicago Fire October 7th, 2023 Join us for a Chicago Fire FC soccer match on October 7th to help support the Fire and Bateman PE and Athletics!  We will receive $5 for each ticket sold, with the proceeds benefitting our Physical Education and Athletics Department.  The match on October 7th is also Fan Appreciation Night! Please click this link to view the match flyer: Bateman/Chicago Fire Flyer Discounted tickets are available for purchase using the following link: https://fevo.me/bateman  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Nowak at jdnowak@cps.edu. Thank you for your support, and Let's Go Blaze! 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