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BATEMAN BUZZ | VOL. 22
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Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Families & Friends,
 

We hope you had a Happy Valentine's Day weekend and are staying safe amidst this blizzard! Ms. Soto and Ms. Walsh would like to take a moment to remind you of ways you can continue to spread the love throughout February...what a great way to spread some kindness and be a heart hero!

Students who have already signed up for the kids heart challenge had to pick one of the challenges; Drink more water, Move more, or Be Kind. The majority of our students choose to be kind and we are so proud of the kindness we see each day from Bateman students! 
 
If you haven't registered for the kids heart challenge yet, There's Still Time!!
 
If you would still like to participate, there is plenty of time.  There are so many people that are affected by cardiovascular disease and need our help!
 
Here’s what you can do:
Register and find out how you can earn ALL of our heart heroes today!
              
  1. Go to http://www2.heart.org/goto/newtonbatemancps or search, “Kids Heart Challenge” in your app store.
  2. Take the challenge!  We want you to be heart healthy too!
  3. Send Emails and Ecards to friends and family to collect donations to help those affected by cardiovascular disease.
  4. Have Fun knowing you are helping others with special hearts!
 
AND help us reach our goal of $2000!
 
We appreciate all your support in our efforts to help save lives. 
Thank YOU!
 
And don't forget about Finn's Special Mission
Click here to see how to earn Finn's special shark keychain!
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 and teacher assignment?
Families were notified of shift assignments Friday, January 22nd via email and phone calls throughout the week. This included information for both In-Person Learners and Remote Learners. If families did not receive information via email, please contact the North Office to update contact information for primary and secondary email accounts.

When will I know my own child’s schedule for February?
Teachers have been collaborating and learning best practices for Reopening to ensure an exemplary educational experience is provided for all students, regardless of their learning location. Teachers shared schedules for in-person learners and remote learners on Friday, January 29th via email.

What steps are necessary to receive the Health Screener text or email?
Parents and guardians of In-Person learners are required to complete a daily health screener for each child attending school. CPS sends a text message or email to the primary contact for each child around 6:00 am. The screener must be completed the morning of attendance no later than 7:30am. To verify that parents or guardians receive the daily reminder, ensure that you have "opted in" to receive district notifications in the North Office by phone at 773-534-5055 or email Ms. Rivera. If you have been receiving the emails to parents with updates regarding reopening, you're all set!

 
       

  

 
What does arrival and dismissal look like?
Students in attendance can begin arriving on campus at 8:00am. Doors will open at 8:05 to begin the health screener protocol. Again, it is imperative for all students to complete the health screener prior to entering the building. Please see below for the entry and dismissal procedure. Doors will be the same for arrival and dismissal. 

 
Entry Times:
All Students: 8:05 am - 8:15 am

Dismissal Times:
Pk - 4:  3:00 pm
5-8:  3:15 pm
 




COVID Case Procedures
If a staff member or student tests positive for COVID the first important step to take is to report the case to the 
COVID-19 self-reporting tool. The Office of Student Health & Wellness will then determine who was exposed (close contact for more than 15 mins) and who needs to quarantine. If a staff member tests positive as part of the CPS on-site COVID-19 testing then the pods exposed will be required to quarantine and launch in to remote learning. 

Click below for tools to guide you through the process, should the need arise:
Bateman Reopening Powerpoint Presentation
This Week:
Essentials Week A
Click Here for Essentials Schedule

February is Black History Month!

This Week
Friday, February 19th: Latte with our Leaders | 8:30 am | RSVP Here!
Saturday, February 20th: Family Tree Resale Donation Day | 12pm - 4pm

 
Next Week
Monday, February 22nd: K-5 Teachers Return to the Building
Thursday, February 25th: Dine to Donate - Taqueria San Juanito | 5-8pm | 4714 N Kedzie
 
Looking Ahead
Monday, March 1st: K-5 Hybrid Students Return to the Building
Monday, March 3rd: March Virtual LSC Meeting | 5:30 pm
What's the Buzz?
Congratulations to our

Core Values Champions!
Be Inclusive
 

This quarter we are asking our friends to Be Inclusive!

This week’s challenge is to “think of an original way to let your class know why you appreciate them.”  Congratulations to 7th grade student Jaidan A. who was nominated by Ms. Tripp for creating an original game for everyone in his class to play.

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!
Coming Soon! FORGE After School
 
Latte with our Leaders
Friday, February 19th at 8:30 am | RSVP Here

 
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!
Family Tree Resale Donation Day
Saturday, February 20th from 12 pm - 4 pm


Bring your donations to Family Tree Resale located at 5066 N Lincoln Ave and earn vouchers for our community when you mention "Bateman"! Clean out those closets and support our school community!
Parent Organization Updates
Important future events & Ways to be Involved!
Local School Council
 

Save the Date for our March meeting on March 3rd at 5:30 pm!
 

For more information, please visit the Bateman LSC Page or the CPS LSC Election Page.
Bateman Boosters
Dine to Donate - Taqueria San Juanito
Thursday, February 25th | 5-8pm | 4714 N Kedzie Ave
Dine in or carry out (no 3rd party delivery). Mention Bateman and 15% of sales will go back to Bateman students!

 
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
 

Thanks to all who joined at our last meeting!

Please continue to take this survey to help plan upcoming parent workshops! Your insight is greatly appreciated!
 
Take the BAC Parent Workshop Interest Survey
Other Updates
Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more!

17th District Youth Event
Tuesday, February 23rd at 3:30pm

Please join the 17th District for a youth empowerment event on Tuesday, February 23rd! See details below and register in advance!  After registering, you will receive confirmation containing information about joining the webinar!

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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