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Message from Administration
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Dear Bateman Families & Friends,
We would like to extend a heartfelt Congratulations to Ms. Valkanas, our 8th grade science teachers, on her retirement! After over 23 dedicated years at Bateman, we want to thank her for the enthusiasm and passion she has provided so many students throughout the years. She has touched us all with her love of science and we will miss seeing her smiling face each day. We want to thank her for all of her hard work and willingness to go above and beyond for each of our kids. Congratulations, Ms. Valkanas!
Wishing her endless days with her friends and family...including her Bateman Family! Please make sure to extend your congratulations and gratitude for her many years of service to our community!
Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th, Mr. Parsons will he transitioning into the 8th Grade Science teacher role! Mr. Parsons has taught this cohort of students for the past few years and we know he will do great things to continue igniting critical thinking and investigative skills in each of our students!
Thank you for all you continue to do to #BeBatemanSTRONG!
Warmly,
Georgia and Kate
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We are Ready for Week 6!
For all Frequently Asked Questions and more, click the purple button below!
Progress Reports
How will I receive my child's progress report?
Chicago Public Schools will be mailing all Progress Reports to the addresses on file in Aspen. If you need to update your contact information, please call the main office at 773-534-5055 or email bateman@cps.edu.
How can I view my child's grades prior to progress reports?
We encourage all families to opt in to Parent Portal on Aspen to view your child's grades weekly. This helps foster clear communication between teachers, students, and parents in order to support each child's success. Please visit the CPS Parent Portal page for more details regarding your account.
Parents are also invited to Google Classrooms as a guardian to view weekly updates and view missing assignments. Please speak to your child's teacher regrading access if needed.
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Monday, October 12th: Indigenous People's Day | No School
Looking Ahead:
Friday, October 23rd: Virtual Latte with our Leaders | 8:30 am
Friday, October 23rd: BAC & PAC Meeting | 4 pm | Join Here!
Wednesday, October 28th: Dine to Donate | Sonic | 1022 W Wilson Ave | All Day
On Our Radar:
Friday, October 30th: Staff Halloween Parade
Tuesday, November 3rd: No School | Election Day
Friday, November 6th: No School | School Improvement Day
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Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!
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Back to School Forms
PAST DUE: Wednesday, September 23rd
Please make sure to complete your Back to School Forms! All forms must be submitted to the North office in person OR via email to batemanoffice@cps.edu by Wednesday, September 23rd. If you did not have an opportunity to turn in your paperwork, please continue to bring them to the school or email. Preschool Families do not need to complete these again. Please click here for all forms and further information.
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Go CPS Now Open!
Monday, October 12th at 9am
The GoCPS application period for the 2021-22 school year opens at 9 a.m. on October 12, 2020, and closes on December 11, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. During this period, families can submit an application, select and rank programs and schools, and schedule any required admissions screenings, if applicable (i.e., admissions exams, auditions, information sessions, and interviews). This includes all perspective families that are outside of the Bateman Boundaries entering Kindergarten - Eighth Grade for the 2021-2022 School Year.
CPS will use spring 2019 test scores to determine tiers for 8th Graders.
During the selection process for selective enrollment and magnet schools, CPS considers each applicant’s “tier.” Find specific details on how CPS uses tiers during the selection process here.
Tiers are determined by five socioeconomic characteristics of a child’s address and test scores from their neighborhood schools. In these calculations, CPS typically uses NWEA MAP scores from the previous spring semester. However, because the NWEA MAP was not administered to CPS students in spring 2020, CPS will use spring 2019 NWEA MAP scores instead to update the 2021-22 tiers before the GoCPS application opens on October 12.
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Latte with our Leaders
Friday, October 23rd at 8:30 am
Join in a virtual open conversation with Bateman Administration! Ask questions, brainstorm, and hear from the school! No agenda.
Please RSVP Here! RSVPs are due by the Thursday prior at noon to receive the Zoom link to join!
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Staff Halloween Car Parade
Save the Date: Friday, October 30th at 1 pm
Please mark your calendars for a staff Halloween Car Parade! Students are invited to wear their costumes along the parade route sidewalks while socially distancing and waving hi to staff members who are able to attend! More details and parade route will be forthcoming! This event will take place of asynchronous instruction from 1pm - 3:15 pm on Friday the 30th.
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Parent Organization Updates
Important future events & Ways to be Involved!
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Local School Council
Thank you for all of the parents and community members who came to the LSC Candidate Forum on October 7th! LSC elections will take place on November 18th. More information will be forthcoming from CPS.
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Bateman Boosters
DINE TO DONATE
Sonic - 1022 W Wilson Ave
Wednesday, October 28th - ALL DAY
Mention "Bateman" - 15% will be donated back to benefit all Bateman students
Did you know this Sonic is owned by a Bateman Community member? Want to promote your business? Keep an eye out next week for more info...
2020/2021 BATEMAN COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Do you wish you knew more about the amazing businesses and resources that are owned by and/or employ our Bateman families? Are you a worker or business owner who wants a free way to promote your workplace for the benefit of yourself and your community? Are you a close friend or family member of a Bateman area business owner who would benefit from being included in a no-cost local directory?
Be on the lookout in next week's Buzz for our business submission form.
#BatemanStrong #BeBateman
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Other Updates
Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more!
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Virtual After-School Math Program
We invite you and your student to participate in a free, virtual math program (October 13-December 18, 2020) that combines online math education and live tutoring from experienced Blueprint math tutors! We are here to provide extra educational support to your student during this challenging school year.
Click below to learn more and to register!
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Flu Shot Events
Saturday, October 17th at Albank | 10am - 12pm
Have you received your flu shot yet? Please come to Albank ( 3400 W. Lawrence) in the parking lot to receive your flu shot from 10am - 12pm!
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Paper Shredding Event
Sunday, October 25th at 17th District Police Station | 9am - 12pm
Please join the 17th District and Jaimie Andrade for a Paper Shredding Event on Sunday, October 25th from 9am - 12pm in the Parking Lot of the 17th District Police Station (4650 North Pulaski Rd).
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Chicago Public Library: Reading for Change
Change begins when you hand the right book at the right time. That time is now. The Chicago Public Library Foundation is launching Reading for Change—a campaign dedicated to expanding access to racial justice literature that will engage Chicagoans in critical conversations about race.
With your support, Reading for Change will ensure that literature and education around systemic racism is widely available—without a waitlist and across age groups—to anyone seeking to read, engage, and act towards positive social change.
Read. Engage. Act.
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Click here to support Bateman through Amazon Smile!
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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!
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Do you have news to share?
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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!
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