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BATEMAN BUZZ | VOL. 17
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Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Families and Friends,

Today was an exciting day on Richmond Street! We welcomed our preschool children and educators back to in-person learning. What a joy to hear their laughter, see their smiling eyes, and experience many of the children's first day of school at Bateman!  The collective effort of our incredible educators, responsive families, and supportive school community played an integral role in ensuring today ran smoothly. We are grateful for all who made today possible for our littlest learners to be back safely in their classrooms!

Our preschool students and staff reaffirmed what it truly means to #BeBateman and we look forward to continuing to support our community throughout the entirety the school year.
 

Our best,

Georgia & Kate

               
                                       Preschoolers enjoying breakfast!
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         Preschoolers interacting with their friends during intentionally planned
                                                        story time & Art!

                                          

Reopening Updates
We will continue to update our community with information and FAQs.
Newly added items will be included in this section of the Buzz.


 
What steps would I take if I want to switch the learning model for my child?
If you selected Learn at Home, you are unable to switch to the Hybrid-Pod Model until 4th quarter. If you selected Hybrid and would like to switch to the Learn from Home model, please email bateman@cps.edu as soon as possible to support planning.


When will I know my own child’s pod assignment, their schedule and teacher assignment?
The specific scheduling of individual students is dependent on our staff return data. The district is reviewing the staff leave requests and has projected those approvals to be communicated to us by Friday, January 15th. This means we will communicate student schedules and pod assignments the week of January 18th to families. 
This Week:
Essentials Week B
Click Here for Essentials Schedule

This Week
 
Monday, January 11th:  Preschool Reopening for In-Person Learning
Monday, January 11th:  Hybrid Family Survey Due
Tuesday, January 12th-14th:  8th Grade Opt-In NWEA MAP Testing 
Wednesday, January 13th:  After School Programming Survey Due
Friday, January 15th:  BAC & PAC Meetings | 4pm | Join Here!

Next Week

Monday, January 18th:  No School | MLK Jr. Day
Wednesday, January 20th:  Virtual Hybrid Parent Meeting | 5:30 pm 
Friday, January 22nd:  Virtual Latte with our Leaders | 8:30 am
 
Looking Ahead
 
Thursday, January 28th:  Dine to Donate - McDonalds | 4546 N Kedzie  | 5-7pm 
 
What's the Buzz?
Congratulations to our

Core Values Champions!
Be Empowered
 

Our students have the opportunity to demonstrate our Quarter 2 Core Value of Being Empowered by completing our weekly challenges!  

This week’s challenge is to “teach someone you respect and care about something new that you have learned.”  Congratulations to all students, especially those who were nominated for last week’s challenge, “Complete a challenging task”, down below.  

 
Kindergarten
Camila C.

1st Grade
Mira J.
Nikole G.
Salvador A.
Akxell V.
Dilber C.A.

2nd Grade
Samantha C.
Matthew R.
Nathan D.
Meghna C.I.

7th Grade
Emily G.
Kristin G.

Keep up the good work and look for this upcoming week's Core Value Champion's in next week's Buzz!

Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!
Hybrid Survey Due Today!
Please complete your survey for previously indicated Hybrid Families

 
Attention families who have previously indicated Hybrid for your learning preference for Quarter 3! You should have received an email with the link to submit this survey to have an accurate count of how many students will be returning for Quarter 3. At this time, those who have indicated "Learn At Home" will be able to change their response for Quarter 4.
After School Programming Survey
Due: Wednesday, January 13th

 
Please help us create a comprehensive school wide virtual after school programming selection for our students and parents! Click below to submit your after school experiences today!
After School Programming Survey (English)
After School Programming Survey (Español)
BAC & PAC Meeting
Friday, January 15th at 4:00 pm | Join Here
 
Join the BAC & PAC at their monthly meeting! See below in Parent Organizations for all updates pertaining to their exciting workshop!
 
Parent Organization Updates
Important future events & Ways to be Involved!
Local School Council

Thank you for all who attended our January meeting! 
 
For more information, please visit the Bateman LSC Page or the CPS LSC Election Page.
Bateman Boosters
 
Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser
Bateman Boosters is hosting Superbowl Squares!. Squares are $50 each

Payouts:
1st Qrt score - $500
2nd Qrt score $500
3rd Qrt score $500
Final Score $1,000


Bateman Students win $2,500!

Numbers will be drawn when all squares are sold. 

If you would like to purchase squares contact Sinead Gallagher -
text (773) 387-1149. If you have a square preference let Sinead know. 

Payment can be made via
Venmo: @Sinead-Gallagher
Zelle: sinead.gallagher@yahoo.com
Credit card payment at Boosters Donor Box 
Save the Date for a Sip & Paint with Painting to Gogh
Friday January 29th | 8pm | via Zoom
 

Join us for a virtual ‘Sip N Paint’ community event.

A talented artist from Painting to Gogh will lead us step by step through painting our personal version of Van Gogh’s A Starry Night.

There are three ticket prices ranging from $15-$30.

Shout out to our sponsors! Painting to Gogh is providing the materials and instruction at cost and Jaimie Andrade’s Office have donated funds to offset costs for a limited number of guests.

Sign Up Here
Digital Sign

Celebrate In Style With The Digital Sign on Richmond!

Does your Bateman student or family member have a birthday or other celebration coming up?  Celebrate them in style by submitting a personalized 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.  Use this form to submit a personalized message today!
BAC & PAC
Next Meeting: This Friday, January 15th at 4:00 pm

Please join the BAC & PAC this Friday, January 15th at 4:00pm for the January meeting! See details below and click the image to join the virtual meeting!  

Also, please take this survey to help plan upcoming parent workshops! Your insight is greatly appreciated!

Join the BAC Meeting on Friday, January 15th
Take the BAC Parent Workshop Interest Survey
Other Updates
Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more!
FACE to FACE Parent Workshops

As our district continues to navigate through challenging times, we want our families and students to know we are here to support them.

Family and Community Engagement in Education (FACE2) has launched a series of virtual workshops that help families build on their strengths. Offerings will be designed by experts and include various topics in the following areas:

  • Academics
  • Mental health
  • Arts and self-care
  • Socio-emotional learning
  • Technology assistance
  • Direct access to experts from the field

BIT.LY/FACEPARENT

TITLEONE@CPS.EDU
 





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