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Message from Administration
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Dear Bateman Friends and Families,
Appreciate ap·pre·ci·ate
/əˈprēSHēˌāt/ to fully recognize someone or something's worth
Our educators definitely felt the outpouring of appreciation last week - from the many letters and notes of thanks, to our sponsors who provided delicious meals, to the incredibly generous gift cards, to our parent volunteers making sure each child could present a flower to their teacher. Thank you for creating a memorable week full of surprises and pick me ups to a staff that has proven their worth time and time again! We appreciate each of you for recognizing the passion, energy, time, patience, and dedication our staff has demonstrated this year.
We also appreciate some very special people within our village - our Bateman mothers. Whether you identify as a biological, foster, spiritual, single, step, adoptive or any other mother-figure, we hope all in the Bateman Family had a wonderful day of celebration. Our community would not be the same without each of you playing an integral role in our children's lives. We continue to honor and celebrate you day in and day out!
Our best,
Georgia & Kate
Important COVID-19 Update:
It is imperative that all families take notifying Chicago Public Schools of positive cases very seriously. Please report any positive COVID-19 test results as soon as possible to the Office of Student Health & Wellness. We are here to support you with any questions and are happy to walk you through the process. We must continue to work together to ensure the safety of our entire community with early reporting and open communication. Thank you in advance for your assistance and partnership!
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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?
The window for Quarter 4 In-Person Learning has closed. Thank you for all who have submitted the survey. Those who have submitted "Hybrid Learning" for Quarter 4 have the ability to change to "Learn at Home"; however, all families who have indicated Learn At Home will remain with Remote Learning for the remainder of this school year.
How do I access the Social Compact agreement for families who are returning?
All parents and students should sign and return (either electronically or printed version) of the Bateman Social Compact [Parent Compact English & Spanish | Student Compact English & Spanish]
How do I know when and where to go for arrival and dismissal?
As our numbers have increased for Quarter 4, it is imperative that all families follow the arrival and dismissal procedures. Please make sure that you are at the correct door at the correct time!
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!
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:
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This Week:
Essentials Week A
This Week
May 10th - 21st: 3rd - 8th Grade IAR Testing
Wednesday, May 12th: Picture Day Photo Pick Up | See times below
Thursday, May 13th: Embody Parent Health & Wellness | 9am | Join Here
Saturday, May 15th: Making Money Make Sense Workshop | 10 am | Join Here
Next Week
Thursday, May 20th: Parent Workshop: SEL with Kedzie Center | 5:30pm | Register Here
Friday, May 21st: Latte with our Leaders | 9am
Friday, May 21st: BAC & PAC Meeting | 4pm
Looking Ahead
Friday, June 18th: 8th Grade Drive Through Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, June 22nd: Virtual Kindergarten Commencement
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Congratulations to our
Core Values Champions!
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Be Kind
Every quarter we focus on a different Core value and every week is a different challenge.
This week’s challenge is to “Show someone you care about them by creating something original like a poem or drawing”
Keep up the good work and look for this upcoming week's Core Value Champion's in next week's Buzz!
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Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!
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21-22 New Student & Kindergarten Enrollment is Open!
Each Wednesday from 9am - 12pm
All neighborhood families with incoming Kindergarteners or new students will need to register for the 2021-2022 school year! Please begin the process here. All families are encouraged to register as early as possible to plan accordingly for the school year. Kindergarten Families are encouraged to complete the registration form by May 28th! The sooner, the better!
**All families who live outside of the Bateman boundaries will need to apply at go.cps.edu. Please see the Bateman Website for more information regarding enrollment.**
Steps for Registration:
1. Complete the Online Registration Form
2. Come to the North Office on Wednesdays from 9am - 12pm to pick up your enrollment packet
3. Return your completed paperwork to the North Office
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Picture Day Photo Pick Up
Wednesday, May 12th - Times Below
Did you order pictures from Picture Day? All In-person Learners will receive their pictures at school. Remote Learners need to come to Door 4 on Wednesday, May 12th to receive your pictures, if ordered.
Prek-4th grade: 8:30am - 12:00pm
5th - 8th grade: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
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Bateman Ask A Teacher
Wednesday, May 3rd | Join HERE!
Every Wednesday from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm two teachers from Bateman host an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session, think Geek Squad meets customer service. Parents or supervised students may hop on to receive assistance or have their questions answered. Everything ranging from how can you get a Chromebook for your child to what is your teacher's favorite pizza topping.
This week our hosting teachers will be 8th grade co-teacher Mr. McGuire and Kindergarten co-teacher Ms. Yoshiba!
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Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, May 5th at 1pm | Join Here!
In an effort to support all families during the Wednesday Asynchronous Afternoon Schedule, we will continue hosting a weekly Wellness Wednesday! Each Wellness Wednesday has been a big hit!
This week's theme: Fun in Motion!
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Albany Park Theater Project
7th & 8th Graders Sign Up Today!
Attention 7th & 8th Graders! APTP TIME! is a six week after school program where teens come together for GAMES, FUN, PLAY, CONNECTION, & STORIES. APTP TIME! is a time to ACT, a time to DANCE/MOVE, a time to make MUSIC, a time to see what’s possible through PLAY! Apply Today!
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Garden Club
Sign up by May 13th
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Bateman Parent Embody Studio Hour
Every Thursday April 29th - June 17th at 9am | Join Here!
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FORGE Parents Workshops at Bateman
See Dates Below! Please register here to receive the link!
FORGE is hosting Social-Emotional workshops for our Bateman parents at the Kedzie Center! Take some time to learn and understand more about your child's Social and Emotional development by joining!
Register to join!
https://tinyurl.com/BilingualParentWorkshops
Workshop Dates :
April 29th - 5:30 - 6:45pm
May 20th - 5:30 - 6:45pm
June 3rd - 5:30 - 6:45pm
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Making Dollars Make Sense
Every Saturday at 10am | Join Here!
This a FORGE sponsored Parent Workshop for APMA, Von Stueben, Palmer and Bateman Parents! Join us Every Saturday Morning at 10:00am for a workshop hosted by Angle Burke! (adburke79@gmail.com)
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PreK Application is Now Open!
Details below! Learn more at chicagoearlylearning.org
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Parent Organization Updates
Important future events & Ways to be Involved!
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For more information, please visit the Bateman LSC Page or the CPS LSC Election Page.
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For more information, please visit https://www.friendsofbateman.org/ or reach out to friendsofbateman@gmail.com
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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!
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Please continue to take this survey to help plan upcoming parent workshops! Your insight is greatly appreciated!
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Other Updates
Save the Dates, Community News, District Updates & much more!
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Chicago Public Library Events
Check them out below!
Join the Chicago Public Library Foundation’s first ever Read-A-Thon from April 5 to May 21. Readers of all ages are welcome to participate. You can also read as a team! Proceeds benefit lifelong learning at Chicago Public Library. Register Here!
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Vaccination Links
Check them out below!
Both Loyola and Rush allow people to schedule vaccine appointments through their patient portals (MyChart-see below). Anyone can create an account and schedule vaccine appointments when available. Click here to learn more!
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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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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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