Welcome Back! Classes will resume Friday, November 1st.

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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, We appreciate your patience, support and understanding during the CTU & SEIU Strike.  We have an incredible team here at Bateman who advocate for each student every single day with the child's best interest at heart.  Please help us in welcoming everyone back and show your appreciation for the work they do day in and day out. We are thrilled to see everyone back together in the building tomorrow, Friday, November 1st - just in time to celebrate Halloween!  We will be celebrating being back in school with our Blaze Ways Celebrations, as well as our Halloween celebrations. Please be reminded of a few procedures so we can all celebrate safely: Only Kindergarten through 4th grade students can wear a Halloween costume to school on Friday, November 1st. All costumes must adhere to the following rules below. If a student comes with an inappropriate costume they will be sent to the office, and a parent/guardian will be called to bring a change of clothes. Costumes cannot include any of the following: Masks Costumes must not demean any race, ethnicity, religion, nationality or handicapped condition, or gender Tails and/or capes that reach the floor Weapons (No guns, daggers, swords, or any other weapons) Full-face make-up Horror costumes that may be too gory, including fake blood Revealing clothing (no midriffs or miniskirts) Students who decide not to wear costumes can still dress in either Halloween- or Fall-themed attire/colors. HALLOWEEN PARADE (K-4 ONLY) Kindergarten through 4th Grade will be participating in a Halloween Parade starting at 1:45 pm. After the Halloween Parade, all classrooms may start their classroom festivities. Parents are invited to watch the Halloween parade (at the North Office foyer). PARTY FOOD/SNACKS Please make sure any snacks you bring for your child’s classroom are in accordance with the Health and Wellness Policy. Classrooms may not celebrate Halloween with candy or other non-healthy food. Please let us know if you have any questions and we'll see everyone tomorrow at 8:05 am when doors open! 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! Thank you to our FABULOUS lunchroom staff for keeping everyone fed during the Strike!  We appreciate you! What's the Buzz? Upcoming Events at Bateman These events are all within the next 2 weeks! Canceled: BOOOsterfest Please see this message from the Bateman Boosters: We have decided to cancel BOOOsterFest this upcoming Friday in light of the strike.  In lieu of BOOOsterFest, we are excited to announce that we will be planning a Spring Fun Fair near the end of the school year, where many of the same activities can be expected.   Día de los muertos Altars Will be Rescheduled   Winter Craft Sale Date and Time TBD   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! 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!  Subscribe Now Visit the Bateman Website to view the Buzz in a different language! ¡Visite Bateman.cps.edu para ver este mensaje en un idioma diferente! Classes Canceled Tuesday, October 29th due to CTU & SEIU Strike   Please keep these important reminders in mind during the CTU & SEIU Strike: School buildings will be open during the normal bell schedule.(8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.) Teachers and staff will not be in the building during school hours.  District representatives will be assigned to schools for support. This does not count as an absence for your child. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. School transportation services will not be available for students. CTA rides are free for students. Before and After-school activities will be canceled. This includes — but is not limited to— sports, tutoring, field trips, Parent University activities, LSC meetings, and other community activities. Before and After Care will be canceled, however, NBGC will continue to provide services at their facility. If you choose to continue to bring your child(ren) to school, parents are asked to register their child in advance at ​cps.edu/contingencyplan​ to ensure we have enough staff and meals to serve children. In order to ensure that students are active and continuing their education at home during a work stoppage, please utilize one of the many resources that Bateman provides to each of our students, including: Math: ​IXL Reading: ​RAZKids​ or NewsELA Spanish: ​Duolingo Kahn Academy If there are any questions, please contact the school at 773-534-5055. Click here to support Bateman through Amazon Smile! Click here to support Bateman Teacher Donors Choose Projects! Even one dollar will bring a teacher closer to fully funding their project! We are always trying to improve our communication! If you have information to share with the Bateman Community, we would like to know! 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