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Message from Administration
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Dear Bateman Families and Friends,
Election Day is nearly upon us (we’re sure you didn’t need us to tell you that). Like many of us, you may find yourself riding an emotional, political rollercoaster...most likely, our children are, too.
Voting is part of being a good citizen and a lesson children need to understand but only with support! At Bateman, we believe that parents and educators need to provide a safe space for children to reflect and share. It is our role to allow them to ask questions about what they’re seeing, how they’re feeling and what they think - it is our job, first and foremost, to listen. This conversation will also provide a chance to dispel any scary rumors or misinformation they may have come across.
Here are some ideas on how to get the conversation going.
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Show and tell. Lawn signs, bumper stickers, mailers, ballots and billboards are all signs of the election season. Use them as a starting point to discuss the presidential and other elections happening this year.
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Explain voting — and hold a family “election.” Voting is a way for a group of people to decide something. To illustrate the point, hold your own election in your family: Should you have chicken or beef for dinner? Encourage respectful debate about the pros and cons of each. Have each person cast a secret ballot — majority rules!
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Discuss electing leaders, and what that means to you. Elections are a way to choose people to serve in government. The people we elect to serve in government make rules and decide how to spend money we all pay in taxes. We vote for people who we believe would be good at making rules and decisions. Talk with your children about who you support, and why.
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Talk about rights and responsibilities. Every vote counts! As a good citizen, voting is a way to make your opinion heard and change things that may need changing. It is both a right for people over the age of 18 and a responsibility. Your voice matters!
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Discuss a kid-friendly issue. The people that we support as voters are those who support issues we care about. Are you concerned about the environment, education or another issue? Talk with your child about an issue that you can impact by voting.
Leading up to the election, our teachers have been infusing several read alouds, including, Vote for our Future, Grace for President, Sofia Valdez for Prez and many more options from Teaching Books! We encourage you to take time on our day off to exercise each of our rights to vote to utilize some of these great resources!
Thank you for all you continue to do to #BeBatemanSTRONG!
Warmly,
Georgia and Kate
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We are Ready for Quarter 2!
For all Frequently Asked Questions and more, click the purple button below!
Staff Office Hours
How do I contact my teacher if I have a question?
Each Bateman teacher hosts office hours as an additional support for students and parents. These are included in weekly learning plans. If you need quick access, please click here to view when your child's teacher hosts office hours.
Report Cards
How can I view my child's grades prior to report cards?
You will receive a Progress Check-In Reminder email each Sunday evening, beginning on October 25th. It is important for parents to continuously monitor student growth and grades. You will receive this email on a weekly basis as a friendly reminder to check Parent Portal.
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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Tuesday, November 3rd - 17th: BAC Turkey Drive
Tuesday, November 3rd: No School | Election Day
Wednesday, November 4th: Virtual LSC Meeting | 5:30 pm | Join Here
Wednesday, November 4th: Bateman Boosters Meeting | 6:30 pm | Join Here
Thursday, November 5th: End of Quarter 1
Friday, November 6th: No School | School Improvement Day
Friday, November 6th: Virtual Bateman Mile Ends
Looking Ahead:
Monday, November 9th - 13th: Virtual Spirit Week! | All week
Monday, November 9th - 13th: Quarter 2 Supply Pick Up | School Hours
On Our Radar:
Monday, November 16th - Sunday, November 29th: Virtual Book Fair
Wednesday, November 18th: Report Card Pick Up | No School for Students
Wednesday, November 18th: Dine to Donate @ Something Sweet Donuts
Friday, November 20th: Virtual Latte with our Leaders | 8:30 am
Friday, November 20th: Virtual BAC/PAC Meeting | 4:00 pm
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Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!
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Quarter 2 Essentials Schedules
Beginning Monday, November 9th
As we continue Remote Learning, please be advised that Essentials schedules will be changing for Quarter 2! November 9th will begin with a "Week A" week. Please click below to view the schedules for the upcoming Quarter.
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6th Annual Virtual Bateman Mile
Friday, October 23rd - Friday, November 6th
While we wish our event could be held in-person, we are offering a virtual participation option for this school year. That means you will complete one mile on your own or with your family and friends, and then submit evidence of completion to Mr. Nowak. If you have any questions after reviewing the details below, please contact Mr. Nowak at jdnowak@cps.edu.
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November Local School Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 4th at 5:30 pm | Join Here!
Please join us for the monthly LSC Meeting. All are welcome to attend meetings to learn more about the Bateman experience, share ideas and feedback, and celebrate news with the community. If you are not able to attend, the agenda and previously approved minutes are available on the Bateman website. We hope to see you there!
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November Bateman Boosters Meeting
Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30 pm | Join Here!
Join our Friends Of Organization, the Bateman Boosters, for their virtual November meeting! Come to learn how to be involved, plan future events, and support our school!
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BAC & PAC Turkey Drive
November 3rd - 17th | 9 am - 2 pm daily
This year, instead of distributing food baskets to Bateman Families in need, we have decided to distribute turkeys to ensure minimal contact. We hope our Bateman Community will consider making a donation to help make Thanksgiving special for all. See details below or contact Ms. Liberto for more information.
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Virtual Spirit Week
Monday, November 9th - Friday, November 13th
Let's kick off Quarter 2 with some Bateman Pride! Check out the details below to see how you can participate daily and show your school spirit!
Bateman Purple Out
The first annual Bateman Purple Out will be Nov.9th to Nov. 13th. Students can create their own original Bateman sign and post them in their windows for the world to see. It doesn't just stop there! Families can also display their Bateman pride to their neighbors! Some examples of ideas include tying purple bows on trees, covering your windows in purple paper, decorating their house in purple lights, or covering your car in purple! We want to see the neighborhood covered in purple! Please email photos to Bateman@cps.edu.
Daily Themes
- Monday, Nov. 9th: Dress like your favorite Animal Monday
- Tuesday, Nov. 10th: Crazy Hat Tuesday
- Wednesday, Nov. 11th: Real Life Hero Wednesday
- Thursday, Nov. 12th: Be YOU-nique Thursday
- Friday, Nov. 13th: Bateman Spirit Day
**If you purchased Spirit Wear, you will be able to pick up your order
November 9th - 13th at Door 4!**
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Quarter 2 Supply Pick Up
Monday, November 9th - Friday, November 13th
Remote Learning will continue in Quarter 2. In order to stay true to our commitment of as much screen time as possible, Bateman will be hosting a Quarter 2 Supply Pick Up. Individual teachers will reach out to families if there is something at the school for their class to pick up. If your child's teacher reaches out to you with information, please come to Door 4 (on Richmond) with proper facial covering and maintain social distancing protocols.
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Bateman Winter Sing-A-Long
We need YOUR help!
The leaves are falling  , and the snow will be coming shortly  ️. That means...time to start planning for the Annual Winter "Assembly"! This year, we plan to produce a family sing-a-long full of familiar winter songs and featuring our talented Bateman Students!
Here's where we need your help! Please fill out this FORM and submit your family's favorite song or two to sing during the winter holidays! We will be using these responses to help guide us in selecting the songs to incorporate in this year's sing-a-long in order to represent our special Bateman families! Please contact Ms. Soto with any questions!
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Scholastic Virtual Book Fair Early Browsing
Monday, November 16th - Sunday, November 29th
The annual Fall Book Fair with Scholastic will be virtual this year! Check out some amazing books to purchase for your family at the Scholastic Virtual Showcase. Click the image below to start browsing & get a head start on your book list!
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Dine to Donate: Somethin Sweet Donuts
Save the Date: Wednesday, November 18th from 8am - 4pm
Support our school for an All Day Dine to Donate (8 am - 4 pm). Mention Bateman so that 15% of sales go back to our school! Somethin Sweet Donuts is located at 4456 N Kedzie Ave!
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Virtual High School Fair
Check it out TODAY!
Thinking about High School? Spend some time perusing the many high school options in the Virtual High School Fair! Click on the image below to enter the Virtual High School Fair. Please contact Ms. Rivera with any questions or concerns. If you were unable to attend the HS Application Update Virtual Meeting, please review the English Presentation and the Spanish Presentation.
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Food Pantry
Each Wednesday morning at 9am
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry is located within the Emanuel United Methodist Church at 4256 N. Ridgeway (60618). They are open every Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon and on the second Tuesday night of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m..
If you live in area code 60618, please come in during their operating hours! They will set you up as a client for monthly food allotments based on your family size or direct you to a food pantry that serves your neighborhood. Please bring with you an ID Card and/or something with an address on it.
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iCook Virtual Classes
Registration is Now Open!
Interested in having your child attend virtual courses with iCook? Click on the flyer below to register your child and look for the "Bateman" course! Sign up today to join in the Cooking or Kitchen Science course!
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Dialogue with the Deputy: Go CPS
November 6th at 11am (English) and 12pm (Spanish)
Parents of children in Early Childhood Preschool Programs in Chicago Public Schools are invited to join with Leslie McKinily, Deputy Chief of the Office of Early Childhood, and with the Office of Access and Enrollment, as we discuss how to navigate the process of GoCPS. GoCPS allows families to learn, research, explore, and apply to nearly every CPS school and program through one online platform.
English: DialogueWithTheDeputyEngNov6.Eventbrite.com
Spanish: DialogueWithTheDeputySpanNov6.Eventbrite.com
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Go CPS is Now Open!
Apply today to #BeBateman!
Perspective families are encouraged to complete the online application for schools outside of your neighborhood boundaries. If you are interested in joining the Bateman Family and live outside of Bateman School Boundaries, please visit go.cps.edu today to apply!
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Parent Organization Updates
Important future events & Ways to be Involved!
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Local School Council
Please join us for our November virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 4th at 5:30pm.
LSC elections will take place on November 18th.
All parents/guardians will be sent a mail-in ballot with a pre-paid return envelope.
● The mail-in ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on the date of the election (either November 18 or November 19).
● Parents can also drop off their mail-in ballot at their school up to the date of the election.
● The district will use Aspen data to send every CPS parent or guardian a mail-in ballot and prepaid return envelope by the week of November 2.
To view the updates from Chicago Public Schools regarding LSC Elections, please click here in English and Spanish.
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Bateman Boosters
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS
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?
Click Here to Boost Your Business!
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INCREMENTA TU NEGOCIO
El Directorio de la Comunidad de Bateman
Usted desearía saber más sobre negocios maravillosos y recursos que son propiedad o emplea a familiares de Bateman? Eres un trabajador o un dueño de negocio que quiere promover su lugar de trabajo gratis para el beneficio de usted o su comunidad? ¿Es usted un amigo cercano o un familiar de un dueño de negocio del área de Bateman que se pueda beneficiar de ser incluido en el directorio local gratis?
Click Here to Boost Your Business! - Spanish
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BAC & PAC
Thank you to all of our families who participated in the Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Tradition! Everyone had beautiful ofrendas to share! Click below to view the ofrendas and learn more about Día de los Muertos here!
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Other Updates
Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more!
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FACE Workshops
Week of November 2nd
As our district continues to navigate through the COVID-19 health crisis, we want our families and students to know we are here to support them.
Family and Community Engagement in Education has launched a series of virtual workshops to help families navigate this new normal. Virtual offerings will be curated by experts and include various topics in the following areas:
- Academics
- Arts and meditation
- Socio-emotional support
- Technology assistance
- Direct access to experts from the field
Register at BIT.LY/FACEPARENT
More Questions? Email: TITLEONE@CPS.EDU
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Schurz Virtual Open House
Saturday, November 7th at 9:30am
We invite our prospective students and families to learn about the programs of study offered at Schurz High School! Come see what makes Schurz stand out from the rest! For more details and to register, visit: http://bit.ly/schurzopenhouse2020.
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Lincoln Park High School Virtual Open House
Saturday, November 7th from 12pm - 2:30pm
Interested in Lincoln Park High School? Click to register for the Virtual Open House!
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Disney II Open House
Sunday, November 8th from 11am - 2:00pm
Students and their families are invited to Disney II Magnet High School's Virtual Open House on Sunday November 8th, from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM. The event will be held on Zoom and will include the following:
-Q&A with our principal
-Viewing of our promotional video
-Break-out presentations by department
-Current Disney II student representatives
Families can receive more information by following this LINK TO REGISTER. As well, families should visit our Open House Website to see day of information and zoom links!
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Free English as a Second Language Classes
Pre-register Today for January - May classes!
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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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