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Our school is committed to the safety and education of all our students and our priority is to keep children safe at all times. Our procedures aim to minimize disruption to the learning environment while ensuring the safety of all students and staff. Throughout the upcoming week, our students will participate in a variety of safety drills so that each child and adult knows how to respond should an emergency arise during the school day.

We anticipate a Fire Drill either Thursday or Friday. On Tuesday, all students will participate in a “Shelter-In-Place” Drill, more commonly known as a Tornado Drill, to practice safety in the event of extreme weather conditions. Students will go to their designated safety location in a secure spot in the hallway away from windows.

On Wednesday, October 2nd, we will be practicing a school wide Lockdown Drill. This is a required school drill that all schools must implement each year. The teacher will review the purpose with the students at a developmentally appropriate level and discuss the safety drill procedures before the drill begins. Please feel free to discuss it at home, as well, and remind your children that it is a safety drill, like a fire drill, and that they are safe.

The procedure will be the following:

• The office staff will go on the intercom and announce “Lockdown”.

• Teachers will lock classroom doors and close window shades.

• Teachers will gather students silently into the corner of the room that is the furthest away from doors/windows.

• Students will remain silent.

• Classrooms will stay like this until the “All Clear” signal is announced over the intercom.

Things to keep in mind when speaking with your child(ren):

• Approach the topic of safety with a calm and even tone.

• Be open to your child’s questions.

• Try not to meet their questions with resistance or negativity. Be open to whatever is going on in their minds. The more knowledge and understanding of the situation they have, the more comfortable they may become with more practice.

• Use comparisons - sometimes it is easier for children to understand the importance of the drill when they have something to compare it to. You can even compare practicing drills to wearing a helmet or seat belt. You do these things to be safe, just in case there’s an accident or your child falls off their bike. These things may never happen, but if they do, you’re protected.

• Remind your child to listen to their teacher - be a superhero listener!

If you would prefer to Opt Out your child from the Lockdown Drill, please send an email directly to your child's teacher. All students who are not participating will be gathered in the Auditorium and will view the CPS Pre-recorded Hard Lockdown Opt-Out Drill Video.

We feel that open and clear communication is important to enhance our safety efforts and wanted you to know about this week’s lockdown drill. We appreciate your support as we are always seeking to create a safe environment at Bateman. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Warm regards,

Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper

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THIS WEEK

Tuesday, October 1st: Girls Volleyball Game vs Audubon @ 4:30pm

Wednesday, October 2nd: LSC Meeting @ 3:30pm | Library

Wednesday, October 2nd: Girls Volleyball Game vs Oscar Mayer @ 4:30pm

Wednesday, October 2nd: Boys Soccer Game vs Waters @ 5:30pm

Thursday, October 3rd: PAC Meeting @ 8:15am | Auditorium

Friday, October 4th: Bateman Walk-A-Thon

NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, October 8th: Boys Soccer Game AT LaSalle @ 5:30pm

Wednesday, October 9th: 8th Grade CPS High School Admissions Test | During School

Wednesday, October 9th: Bateman Boosters Meeting @ 6pm | Library

Thursday, October 10th: Virtual -High School Informational Session @ 4pm

Thursday, October 10th: Girls Volleyball Game AT Nettelhorst @ 5:15pm

Thursday, October 10th: BFC Meeting @ 7:30pm

LOOKING AHEAD

Monday, October 14th: No School | Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 17th: High School Fair

Saturday, October 26th: BOOOsterfest | 11am - 2pm

All students will be participating and receiving a shirt in this year's Walk-A-Thon! Keep pledging! All students should register and ask for donations! Help us raise funds for recess equipment, PE, health, and sports by sending pledge requests to at least 5 people at www.pledgestar.com/bateman. Students can earn raffle tickets for awesome gift cards and more!

All Middle School Families are invited to join in a variety of opportunities to learn about the current High School Application Process! We hope you'll take advantage of joining these meetings to stay informed on your child's future!

Dates include the following:

• Bateman PAC HS Info Session | October 3rd @ 8:15am | Auditorium

• Bateman Virtual HS Info Session | October 10th @ 4pm

• Network 1 HS Fair | October 1st

• Bateman HS Fair | October 17th

• Bateman PAC GoCPS Working Session | November 1st

We have amazing Parent Organizations and we strongly encourage parent volunteering for all grade levels! Parent engagement helps Bateman maintain a positive experience and fosters the strong community feel throughout the year! Consider engaging with our Local School Council, Bateman Boosters, Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC), Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), and Bateman Fathers' Club (BFC)! Each organization plays a vital role in the success and strength of our school - consider becoming involved and sign up at the Back to School Bash!

Volunteer sign up will be on going throughout the year. If you plan to chaperone on a field trip, please sign up now to make sure you have been approved!

We still need room parents for the following classrooms:

Please contact Allison Ramos (ramos.juneallisont@gmail.com) with any questions!

👻🎃 Get in the Halloween spirit! Register your car for our Trunk or Treat after BOOOsterfest on Saturday, October 26th at 2:00 PM. Don’t miss out on the fun—secure your spot today!

​The Bateman Local School Council (LSC) supports our school by making decisions that affect our children, their education, and the environment of the school. The primary responsibilities of the LSC include the following:

• to select the school’s principal & renew the principal’s contract,
• approve the Continuous Improvement Work Plan (Bateman CIWP)
• approve the school’s budget for the school year.

Monthly meetings will take place in the Bateman Library on a rotating morning and afternoon schedule. Morning meetings will be at 8:15am and after school meetings will take place at 3:30pm.

October Agenda

Bateman Elementary is excited to welcome the following new parents to the Bilingual Advisory Committee. La Primaria Bateman se complace en darle la bienvenida a los siguientes nuevos padres al Comité Asesor Bilingüe.

Click on the Images to view Meeting Dates & Topics!

Bateman Elementary is excited to welcome the following new parents to the Parent Advisory Council. La Primaria Bateman se complace en dar la bienvenida a los siguientes nuevos padres al Consejo Asesor de Padres.

Bateman Boosters is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting our community school. We are parents, neighbors and community friends committed to enhancing the learning experience for all Bateman students through fundraising, community events, and teacher support. All are welcome.

Come join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00pm in the Bateman Library. Kids are always welcome!

Much appreciation to Gold-level Boosters sponsor Outbound Lighting. Outbound Lighting is a premier bicycle light manufacturer in Chicago and they use their engineering skills to design a better night riding experience for you. Visit outboundlighting.com or give them a follow @outboundlighting. You might even find their lights in your local bike shop!

Join Us in Shaping Young Minds!

We invite you to become a vital partner in our community by sponsoring Bateman Elementary School! Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of our students, providing them with essential resources, engaging programs, and enriching experiences.

Why Sponsor Us?

• Empower Education: Help us enhance our curriculum and provide innovative learning opportunities.
• Community Impact: Your sponsorship fosters a stronger community, benefiting not just our students, but their families and the neighborhood.
• Visibility: Gain exposure through school events, newsletters, and our social media platforms as a proud supporter of education.

Get Involved!

• Sponsor a Program: Contribute to programs enriching movement, the arts and education.
• Provide Resources: Help us acquire books, technology, and learning materials.
• Event Sponsorship: Partner with us for upcoming school events and fundraisers.

Together, we can create an inspiring environment where every child thrives. If you're interested in sponsoring Bateman or learning more, please contact Meg Dempsey, Mary McConville or Daniella Cornue at friendsofbateman@gmail.com. Let’s invest in the future—one child at a time!

Come join us at our next meeting on October 10th at 7:30pm at LeaderBar (3000 W. Irving Park Rd).

The Independence Branch is your neighborhood library and we are looking forward to a fun fall with lots of fresh books to read, programs to try, and FREE homework help through our Teacher in the Library program and Brainfuse. There is even a newly added collection of decodable books to support kiddos learning to read! Come check it out today!

Is your child struggling to develop effective study skills? Have questions about their homework assignments? Worried about potential learning loss? Chicago Public Library is here to support you! Whether you prefer in-person services or online resources, we offer convenient options to help your child succeed!

Get help from a certified teacher to complete homework and improve study skills. Teacher in the Library is available online or in person.