Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

4/30/2020

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Teacher & Staff Appreciation

Help us celebrate our Teachers & Staff!
Our teachers and staff create a home away from home and 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!

Be sure to tag @BatemanES on Twitter and Facebook

Monday Motivator Messages
Monday, May 4th
Email a note to your teacher or a staff member about why they motivate you!
All email addresses can be found on the Bateman Website.

Tuesday Treat
Tuesday, May 5th
All teachers and staff will receive a special treat from all of our Bateman Parent Organizations! Please contribute to the cause here!

Wednesday Well Wishes
Wednesday, May 6th
Let's Chalk the Walk! Write well wishes to Bateman Staff and Teachers on your sidewalk! Take pictures and post them to Facebook and Twitter! Tag @BatemanES!

Thank You Note Thursday
Thursday, May 7th
Tweet about your teacher or send a thank you note to your child's teacher or staff member to tell them how much you appreciate them! #ThankATeacher

FlipGrid Friday
Friday, May 8th
Parents and Students! Send a 5-10 second message to staff members letting them know how much they mean to you! Click here to record your message and see below for directions! Please submit your video by Wednesday, May 6th to be included in the school wide video.

Please email Bateman@cps.edu with any questions!

FlipGrid Directions

Website: https://flipgrid.com/batemanstaffrocks
PW: bebateman2020

**Please submit all recordings by Wednesday, May 6th!**
We will be closing the link on Wednesday!

TIPS:

You just need the Flip Code (batemanstaffrocks) 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.
The FlipCode is batemanstaffrocks (see above)

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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