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THIS WEEK

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Tuesday, February 11th-February 14th: Shop to Donate: TAG Outlet |3310 N. Elston | 10-4pm

Monday, February 10th: 7th Grade Parent Fundraising Meeting @ 6pm | Library

Wednesday, February 12th: Girls Basketball Game AT Disney @ 5:30pm

Thursday, February 13th: Middle School Valentine's Dance [6th-8th]

Thursday, February 13th: Boys Basketball Game AT Bell @ 5pm

Thursday, February 13th: BFC Meeting

Friday, February 14th: Progress Reports Distributed

NEXT WEEK

Monday, February 17th: Presidents Day | No School

Wednesday, February 19th: Dine to Donate at Lou Malnati's

Thursday, February 20th: Family Scrabble Night @ 4pm

Thursday, February 20th: Girls Basketball Game AT Hawthorne @ 4:30pm

Saturday, February 22nd: BFC Bowling at Timber Lanes (Sign-up Event) @ 2pm

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Monday, February 24th: 2nd Grade Musical Auditions

Tuesday, February 25th: Professional Development Day | No School

Now that we are in February, we are celebrating HEART MONTH in the K-4 essentials classes. Students have the option to participate in the American Heart Association's KIDS HEART CHALLENGE! This is a great way for students to raise money for kids with sick hearts, and also help our school earn money for heart healthy activities! Reach out to Ms. Soto or Ms. Walsh with questions!

Our 8th Graders will be hosting a Valentine's Day Dance for our 6th - 8th Grade Middle Schoolers as a fundraiser to support their end of year activities! Please consider volunteering or donating supplies to help make this event a success!

Check out the full season schedules below for our Girls and Boys Basketball teams! If attending, all students must be accompanied by an adult and enter through Door 1. Please double check the Bateman Calendar for all live updates should any scheduling changes occur.

​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.

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!

Thank you to all who attended the PAC Meeting on Friday, February 7th featuring Hana Center. Participants were informed about legal rights in the United States through the "Know Your Rights" presentation. If you were unable to join, please consider joining the virtual session on Thursday, February 13th. See below for more information!

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, January 8th at 6:00pm at Le Village (3146 W Irving Park Rd). Kids are always welcome!

The Boosters are once again hosting a Super Bowl squares pool! The Super Bowl is on 2/9/2025. If you would like to join in on the fun, you can use the link below to signup! Send on to your friends and family too. All are welcome!

https://www.footballsquaresonline.com/game/1196845

Use the following pool password: bears

Pick whatever square matches your favorite number, kid's birthday, or jersey number of your favorite player! No Limit on squares. Square price is $50 per square.

Here are some of the specifics of the game:

Game Number: 1196845

Pool Password: bears

Price Per Square: $50.00

Payouts: 1st Qtr= $625.00 2nd Qtr= $625.00 3rd Qtr= $625.00 End of Game: $625.00

Maximum squares you can buy: Unlimited

Additional Notes: The rest of the proceeds will go to the Bateman Boosters to support our school!

Please pay as soon as you buy your squares and in the notes for your payment, please add the square number(s) you purchased.

Zelle - steve.buck2@gmail.com

PayPal - steve.buck2@gmail.com

Venmo - @Steve-Buck-17

🎉 Spring Fling is Back! 🎉

Can you help make this year’s auction a HUGE success? Do you have something you can donate to our event? Do you own a business and want to get your name out there? Do you know someone who owns a business who would be willing to donate an experience or item?

We are looking for sponsorships, restaurant gift certificates, sporting event tickets, hotel stays, spa packages and kids activities.

Reach out to BoostersAuction@friendsofbateman.org if you can help or donate to raise funds that will benefit ALL Students at Bateman Elementary School

Join us in making a difference in young lives! As a sponsor, you'll provide essential resources and support that help shape the future of our children. Your contribution can fund educational programs, enrich classroom experiences, and create a thriving community. Together, let’s empower the next generation to reach their full potential. Sign up today and be a champion for education!

If you're interested in sponsoring Bateman or learning more, please contact Meg Dempsey, Mary McConville or Daniella Cornue at BoostersAuction@friendsofbateman.org. Let’s invest in the future—one child at a time!

Click here to join and follow upcoming events with the Bateman Fathers' Club!

We hope to see you at the next BFC Meeting on Thursday February 13th at 7:30pm at Greenstar Brewery at Uncommon Ground (3800 N Clark St). All are welcome to join in!

Join the BFC at Bingo Night on Tuesday, March 11th from 7-9pm at Templestowe at 3135 W Montrose. Click here for more information: https://www.instagram.com/templestowepub/p/CzoifN4rbqC/)

Join the Bateman Fathers' Club for its second annual Bowling Day at Timber Lanes on Saturday, February 22nd from 2:30-5:30pm!

A few notes:

• Bowling shoes are included.
• The BFC will provide pizza, some snacks and drinks.
• Suggested donation of $5 per person to cover costs.
• Timber Lanes has a cash-only bar. (There's an ATM around the corner you can use if you forget to bring cash.)
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (i.e., no drop-offs).
• We'll be selling some raffle tickets during the event ($5 each). Prizes will include tickets to the Cubs, Wolves and more!

Timber Lanes is at 1851 West Irving Park Road. It does not have a parking lot; if you drive, street parking will be your main option.

Sign up soon, since space is limited!

We are proud to announce that we have opened Cycle 13 of the 33rd Ward's Participatory Budgeting Program. Community members can choose how to spend the 1 million dollars of the Alderwoman's infrastructure budget.

As a resident of the 33rd Ward, you can register to vote here or come into the office to cast your vote in person.

Make your voice heard! Check out the North River Commission's Community Choice Awards! It’s that exciting time of year again—let’s recognize the incredible small businesses in our communities with the 2025 Community Choice Awards! We want YOU to select the winners for this years Community Choice Awards!