Teacher & Staff Appreciation 2021

4/28/2021

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Help us celebrate our Teachers & Staff!
Our teachers and staff create a home away from home & foster a love of learning in each of students on a daily basis. Especially now, let's remind them how much we appreciate everything they do for our children and community!

How can you help? See below for the schedule of each day! You can donate to the staff gifts that will be delivered on Friday, May 7th or sign up to help bring items to school!

Be sure to tag @BatemanES on Twitter and Facebook

Click Here to Donate to Staff Gifts

Click Here to Sign Up to Help!

Meaningful Monday
Monday, May 3rd

Let's make sure our teachers and staff know what they mean to us! Parents and Students - write a note to a teacher or staff member explaining what they mean to you and your family.

How to Share:
Clip to the gates on Richmond
There will be labels and clips on the gate to attach your card!
-OR-
Send an Email

Take a Break Tuesday
Tuesday, May 4th

Teachers will receive a Special Treat from the Bateman Boosters Generous Sponsors!

Well Wishes Wednesday
Wednesday, May 5th

Send a video message of gratitude on FlipGrid! All students and families are invited to share a message of thanks to teachers and staff! See the directions below to record your message!

Click Here: Bateman Appreciation Messages
Join Code/Password: bebateman2020

Sweet Treat Thursday
Thursday, May 6th

Our Teachers & Staff are so SWEET! Let's give them oodles of treats to sweeten their day! To contribute store bought or homemade (individually wrapped) items, please sign up here! All sweet treats should be brought to the school on Wednesday, May 5th from 12pm-3pm at Door 4!

Flower-filled Friday
Friday, May 7th

Let's build a Bateman Bouquet of Thanks for each member of our staff! We need YOUR help! Every child can bring a real stem, bouquet, or handmade flower for your child's teacher! Teachers will also be receiving a special gift from all of our Bateman Families!

In-person students: Please bring yours at arrival to hand to your teacher!
Remote students: There will be labeled buckets along the Richmond Gates to leave your flowers! Please make sure the recipient's name is labeled and delivered by 12pm!

We want to make sure every child can give a flower - can you help?
Sign up here to make sure all are included!

How to Make a Paper Flower

Click Here to Donate to Staff Gifts

FlipGrid Directions

Click Here: Bateman Appreciation Messages
Join Code/Password: bebateman2020

**Please submit all recordings by Wednesday, May 5th!**

TIPS:

You just need the Flip Link & Password (above!) to join Flipgrid and start recording videos. No accounts are needed.

Step 1: Enter the Flip Code
You can go to www.flipgrid.com on a computer. Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome will give you the best experience. On mobile devices, you can download the free Flipgrid app for iOS and Android devices.

Step 2: Sign in to the Grid
This Flipgrid is password-protected so anyone can post and view if they have the password.  Keep it safe!

Step 3: Recording a Video
Once in a Grid, students click the green plus to record in three easy steps:

1.       Tap to record - Tap the record button on the bottom to start. Add fun stickers, filters, text, and more. Tap the arrow on the bottom right to advance.
2.     Review your video - Trim, rearrange, or add more. Tap the arrow in the bottom right to advance.
3.      Take a selfie - The selfie will be the cover image for your video. If your thank you video is for a specific person, take a picture of their name written on piece of paper.  You can put your name/student’s name on that card as well.  Tap the arrow in the bottom right to advance.
4.      Submit your video - Edit your name, add a title, or attach a link. Then submit!

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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!