Bateman Buzz; VOL 6
2023-2024; VOL 6
Dear Bateman Families and Friends,
Happy December! The next few weeks are full of exciting events leading up to Winter Break. We have three uninterrupted weeks ahead as we conclude the second quarter of school. Please make sure to connect with your child to see what they are learning and how you can help achieve their goals this month!
We were recently awarded a grant through Disney's Broadway, Jr. Grant and are thrilled to share that we will be able to host a Spring Musical for our 4th-8th Graders. There is much to plan and we'd love your help in leading this exciting initiative. Please indicate your interest in becoming involved here. A special thank you to our wonderful parents, Jess Follander and Kyla Wenger, for spearheading this grant!
We're looking forward to a great rest of the quarter with each of you!
Warm Regards,
Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper
3rd Grade artists created these multi-media snowflakes using radial symmetry!
Upcoming Dates At-A-Glance
THIS WEEK
Saturday, December 2nd: Winter Craft Sale @ 2pm | Auditorium
Saturday, December 2nd: Cradles to Crayons Volunteer with BFC
Wednesday, December 6th: LSC Meeting @ 4:30pm | Library
Wednesday, December 6th: Bateman Boosters Meeting @ 6pm
Friday, December 8th: PAC Meeting @ 8:30am
Friday, December 8th: BAC Meeting @ 9:15am
NEXT WEEK
Week of December 11th: Last Week of FORGE (Fall Sessions)
Thursday, December 14th: 6th - 8th Grade Winter Dance
Friday, December 15th: School Tour (In Person) @ 9am
LOOKING AHEAD
Week of December 18th: Winter Wonderweek!
Tuesday, December 19th: Winter Evening Concert @ 5:30pm
Wednesday, December 20th: Winter Assembly @ 8:45am
Thursday, December 21st: End of Quarter 2
Friday, December 22nd: No School | School Improvement Day
December 25th - January 5th: Winter Break
Important Links
Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!
December LSC Meeting
Wednesday, December 6th at 4:30pm
Library
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. All meetings will be in person this year. We hope to see you there!
Bateman Boosters Meeting
Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm
Library
Please join us for our monthly meeting! Meeting location Library at Bateman ES. Bateman students, Bateman families, community members, teachers & staff are welcome to join. Kids are welcome.
Any questions please reach out to us at friendsofbateman@gmail.com
PAC Meeting
Friday, December 8th at 8:30am
Library
Join the PAC for the December meeting! The North River Commission will be sharing about their partnership with Bateman, after school programs, and community initiatives! Hope to see you there!
BAC Meeting
Friday, December 8th at 9:15am
Library
Learn about different cultural celebrations, share cultural practices, receive book recommendations and share a cultural dish at our next BAC Meeting! Join us on Friday, December 8th at 9:15am and enjoy a festive potluck!
FORGE Performances: Joffrey Ballet & Smiling Strings
Our dancers and musicians are ready to perform! Caretakers are invited to attend the Joffrey Ballet and Smiling Strings Performances on December 7th and 13th, respectively, in the Auditorium!
Middle School Winter Wonderland Dance [6th-8th Grade]
Thursday, December 14th at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
6th-8th Graders are invited to attend the Winter Wonderland Middle School Dance! Students must have a signed permission slip and $5 for entry. Doors will close at 3:45pm for entry.
December School Tour [In Person]
Friday, December 8th at 9am
North Foyer
Are you interested in sending your child(ren) to Bateman? Come see what we have to offer at our wonderful neighborhood school! School Tours are typically offered on the last Friday of each month. Please check the Bateman Calendar or the Bateman Buzz for updates. If you are unable to attend an In Person Tour Date, please view the Bateman Virtual Tour on our website!
If you would like to request further information, please fill visit http://bateman.cps.edu/school-tour.html to ensure the tour fits your needs.
Gym Shoes Reminder
***Important Reminder!*** ALL students must be appropriately dressed for Physical Education Classes; Essentials days have changed for the new quarter and PE is on a new day! Please support your child in participating safely and fully in PE by wearing gym shoes!
Craft Sale Applications Open Now!
Vendor applications are open for our annual Winter Craft Sale! If you are interested in having a table at the Winter Craft Sale, please click here! 100% of the money received by the applicants will go toward helping the music department. Please contact Linda Mondragon with all questions!
Bateman Boosters Great Western Reserve Fall Fundraiser
Tis the Season to get a jump on your holiday shopping. This link will take you straight to our fundraiser, nothing else to do but SHOP!
https://www.shop.gwrcfundraising.com/vc/739370?a=3
GWR Fundraising has awesome wrapping paper, beautiful candles, adorable reusable bags and containers, candies, kitchen gadgets, and more! SO. MUCH. GREAT. STUFF!
GWR fundraising is an amazing partner and gives 40% of all purchases back to our school.
Share this link with friends and family to make an even bigger impact for Bateman Elementary School. This fundraiser runs through December 8th.
Save the Dates
Looking Ahead at Bateman
High School Awareness
Important Updates for the High School Application Process
Message from Counselor Rivera
GoCPS Updates
As part of the new application process, after receiving their scores, families can re-rank their school choices through December 1, 2023 at 5 p.m. (TODAY!). In spring 2024, families will get their results which includes any offer(s) that are available and which programs students are waitlisted for. See Go.CPS for more information on offers and waitlisting.
Please contact Counselor Rivera with any questions!
Parent Organization Updates
Local School Council
PAC & BAC
Wondering how you can get involved in PAC or BAC? Email gargueta@cps.edu!
Bateman Boosters
Wondering how you can get involved in Boosters? Email friendsofbateman@gmail.com!
Next Boosters Meeting
Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm in the Bateman Library.
Kids are always welcome! Meeting agenda will be posted on the Friends of Bateman website and the Bateman school calendar on Wednesday before the meeting.
Bateman Fathers' Club
Wondering how you can get involved in BFC? Email batemanfathers@gmail.com!
Join the Upcoming BFC Events!
- 11/9: BFC Meeting @ Leader Bar, 7:30pm
- 11/14: BINGO FUNdraiser @ Templestowe, 7pm to 9pm
- 12/2: Cradles to Crayons, 12:30pm to 2pm - Volunteer link Coming Soon!
- 1/11: BFC Meeting @ Leader Bar, 7:30pm
- January – Sports day [Date TBD]
- 2/8: BFC Meeting @ Leader Bar, 7:30pm
- 2/24: BFC hosting bowling @ Timber Lanes, 2pm to 5:30pm
Pints with a Purpose
Did you know that Bateman has an ongoing fundraiser at Burning Bush Brewery? If you order the Bateman Holy Water, proceeds are given back to the school!
Community Events
Updates from Chicago Public Schools & Our Community
Do you have news to share?
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 the biweekly 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 Wednesday and you might see it in the Bateman Buzz, Bateman Website, or on social media!