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On Wednesday, April 10th is our Quarter 3 Report Card Pick Up Day. This is an instrumental time to pause and reflect on your child’s progress thus far in the school year. We are hopeful that all caretakers will take the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher(s) to solidify communication methods, create plans of support, and celebrate the achievements in the last few months of school. Please be reminded that there are no classes for students on Wednesday, April 10th!

During Report Card Pick Up, you can peruse the Book Fair, pick up some school Spirit Wear, vote for LSC, find lost items in the Lost & Found, and check your Parent Portal!

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at Report Card Pick Up!

Warm regards,

Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper

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THIS WEEK

NOW: Spring Fling Tickets on sale!

Monday, April 8th: Solar Eclipse Viewing (at school)

Monday, April 8th: Dine to Donate: Chipotle (3227 W Addison) | 4pm-8pm

April 9-12: Spring Book Fair

Wednesday, April 10th: Report Card Pick Up | 11am-6pm | NO school for Students

Thursday, April 11th: BFC Meeting @ 7:30pm | Leader Bar

Friday, April 12th: BAC/PAC Meeting: CYBER SAFETY @ 8:30am

Friday, April 12th: Preschool Drive In

Friday, April 12th: 4th Grade Field Trip | Old Town School of Folk Music

NEXT WEEK

Thursday, April 18th: (Virtual Option Parent Meeting) CYBER SAFETY @ 6pm

LOOKING AHEAD

Friday, April 26th: Spring Fling @ Artifact Events (4325 N Ravenswood) | 7pm-11pm

Monday, April 29th: Bateman Boosters Meeting | 6pm | TBD

Proposed 24-25 CPS Calendar

Friday, April 26th from 7:00pm - 11:00pm at Artifact Events

March 22nd - April 5th

Do you have a current Kindergarten - 7th Grader? Considering applying to FREE summer camp through FORGE at Bateman! Half Day, weeklong camps include fun activities, breakfast and a lunch to go! Camp themes include art, theater, lego robotics, chess, and more! Click the button below for more information and to apply! Contact Ms. Limas with any questions.

On April 8th, 2024 at 2:07 pm, Chicago will be at the maximum point within the eclipse zone with 94% of the sun covered by the moon. We are planning an opportunity to allow students to observe the solar eclipse outside. Observing the eclipse provides opportunities to see science in action and connect future generations of explorers to the awe and wonder of Earth and Space Sciences.

As always, student safety is a top priority. Students will be provided International Organization for Standardization (ISO) approved eclipse glasses to observe the solar eclipse. A parent/guardian signature is required on this form (English/Spanish) by Friday, April 5th, for students to participate in the outdoor observation of the solar eclipse using the eclipse glasses.

Sun, moon, and earth in one frame – cosmic perfection!

Monday, April 8th from 4:00pm-8:00pm

3227 W. Addison St.

Pickup only.

In person: Must show flyer or mention to the cashier before paying

Online ordering: order online and use code: DWWCJP9

Tuesday, April 9th - Friday, April 12th

The Scholastic Book Fair is next week! Students will visit the Book Fair during school hours by classroom. Families have the opportunity to visit on Report Card Pick Up on Wednesday, April 10th. Please be reminded that the Book Fair will be closed from 3pm - 3:45pm on Report Card Pick Up.

The yearbook team has been busy working on the 2023-2024 Bateman Yearbook! Take a sneak peek at the first look of this year's cover! Yearbook sales will be between NOW - April 12th. All yearbooks will be $30. Keep an eye out for order forms being sent home soon!

Want to order today? Follow the steps below:

1. www.barksdalephoto.com

2. Select "What are you looking for?"

3. Click "Order Your Yearbook"

4. Enter Access Code 0110559YB

Para pagar con tarjeta de crédito

1. Visite www.barksdalephoto.com

2. Vaya a "¿Que estás buscando?"

3. Haz clic en "Ordena tu anuario"

4. Ingresa 0110559YB como el código acceso

Option 1: BAC/PAC Meeting: Friday, April 12th from 8:30am - 10:00am | Library

Option 2: Virtual on Thursday, April 18th @ 6pm

Join the BAC and PAC for a meeting in partnership with the North River Commission and Kedzie Center! The main topic will be Cyber Safety - navigating online bullying and keeping our kids safe! All are welcome to attend! Please contact Mr. Argueta with any questions!

A virtual option is available for all families to attend on Thursday, April 18th at 6pm. The Kedzie Center will be presenting the same information at both sessions. Please click here to join the virtual meeting on Thursday.

Friday, April 26th at 9am

Are you interested in sending your child(ren) to Bateman? Come see what we have to offer at our wonderful neighborhood school! Hope to see you at a tour soon!

Opens April 1st!

Out of Boundary Enrollment

Elementary school offers will be released on March 22, 2024 at about 4 pm. Families will receive an email the day results are released with instructions on how to view offers, check waitlist status, accept/decline offers, etc.

The Chicago Early Learning Application will launch on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Mark the date on your calendar to apply during the Initial Application Period for the 2024–2025 school year. During this initial enrollment window, families will be able to submit early applications to help increase their chances of getting into competitive early education programs across the city.

Looking Ahead at Bateman

Join us on Saturday, September 14th, as the Fire takes on the New York Red Bulls. The match begins at 7:30pm at Soldier Field. Please use the following link to purchase tickets: Bateman Night with the Chicago Fire. For more information, please view our flyer: Bateman/Chicago Fire Flyer. Bateman will receive $5 per ticket sold to benefit our Physical Education and Athletics departments.

Important Updates for the High School Application Process

The high school rolling waitlist will open on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 10 am. Waitlist offers will go out to families as schools make them. Remember, only programs that have not met their capacity will make waitlist offers.

The accept/decline deadline for students who received high school offers was March 15, 2024, at 5 pm. Students can no longer change their decision; all offers left unanswered after the deadline were automatically changed to DECLINE. Any families who changed their minds after the deadline will need to join the rolling waitlist once it opens on April 1, 2024.

LSC election season is here. LSCs help to propel our schools forward by inviting valuable collaboration from parents, community members, students and staff. Thank you to our community members who have applied for LSC Positions.

Spring Fling 2024 is just around the corner! We are thrilled to have you join us for an evening of fun and excitement while raising funds for Bateman Elementary at Artifact Events on April 26th from 7pm-11pm.

We have your evening covered!

• Tacos from Big Star
• Open Bar
• Desserts from Lutz Bakery and Aspire Bakeries
• Music & Dancing
• Silent Auction
• Sign-Up Parties
• Live Auction
• Raffles
• Wine Pull

We hope you have a wonderful time mingling with fellow guests, bidding on incredible items, and most importantly, helping us make a difference with your generous support. We hope you can be a part of Spring Fling, and we look forward to creating lasting memories together!

Early Bird Tickets (March 21 - April 5): $75

General Admission Tickets (April 6 - April 25th) $85

Day-of Tickets: $95

(If you would like to attend for a reduced cost we have a limited amount of volunteer tickets available. Please email friendsofbateman@gmail.com if you are interested!)

Buy Tickets Here!

Here's How it Works:

• You come up with a fun group activity/event/party/gathering* you would like to host or co-host with friends! (Past parties include balloon parties, wine tastings, brunches, picnics in the park, etc)
• You set the number of attendees and Boosters will provide guidance on the sign up fee which is donated to Bateman
• Sign-ups happen in-person at Spring Fling on a first come first serve basis. (If there are open spots after the auction, the opportunity to purchase available spots will open up to anyone in the Bateman Community).
• You host your party and people show up for the fun!

To sign up click HERE

* Party themes can be adult only, kid only or fun for the whole family! All parties will be hosted after Spring Fling (April 26th). Summer is okay too!

The Spring Fling Digital Program provides a cost effective way to showcase your business in front of the Bateman community! A variety of packages are available beginning at $100. Reach out to meg.dempsey@gmail.com for more information.

Spring Fling, Bateman Boosters largest fundraiser of the year, is just around the corner! This year it will be held at Artifact Events on Friday, April 26th from 7pm-11pm. If you would like to help with this event, please join us at our next Spring Fling planning meeting on Friday, April 12th at 6:00pm at Le Village (3146 W Irving Park Rd)

Please join us for our next meeting on Monday, April 29th at 6pm. Location TBD.

• Thanks to all who came out to our meeting last week at Greenstar Brewing! The next BFC meeting will be held on Thursday, April 11th at 7:30pm at LeaderBar (3000 W Irving Park Rd)