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The end of the year brings many opportunities to celebrate the growth of our community throughout this school year! It is a joyful time to join together in honor of the accomplishments of our students, educators, and community members at large!

Throughout the month of May, our Educators have been busy assessing the academic progress of each student in a variety of ways. We are encouraged by the immense growth we have seen thus far and will continue to see throughout the upcoming week of assessments! We congratulate each member of our community for contributing to student success, as we know this can only happen through true partnership!

We invite you to read the upcoming events carefully as we celebrate this wonderful school year together. We hope to see you at an end of year event soon!

Warmly,

Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper

If your child/children are currently in K-7th grade but will not be attending Bateman next year please complete this form and stop by the main office to complete the transfer paperwork. Although we do not want to see any of our families leave, we do need documentation to ensure we can plan classrooms effectively and share student records with the new school. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Rivera at elrivera6@cps.edu.

Thank you to the entire Bateman Community for creating an incredibly special Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! From lunches, surprise paleta deliveries, gift cards, flowers, and more...our staff truly felt loved beyond measure! Thank you!

This year we had the opportunity to partner with both Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) and Chicago Symphony Orchestra to bring arts integrated units to some of our 3rd and 4th graders. With CAPE rooms 207 and 208 were challenged with creating an art piece that was both wearable and musical. They presented their musical performances in a school invited showcase and their pieces are now at the CAPE gallery till June 3rd. 3rd grade students spent the last couple months studying communities both inside and outside of school and making connections between what we can see and what we hear. Students worked with a civic fellow from CSO about graphic notation and then created their own compositions to connect with their personal home videos. You can see their final video here!

8th Graders spent three days in Washington DC visiting all the sites! Some highlights include the White House, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Capitol, the Spy Museum, and much more! We hope it was a trip to remember!

THIS WEEK

Monday, May 19th: Girls Soccer Game vs. Burley @ 4:30pm | Montrose Field

Tuesday, May 20th: Spring Choral and Dance Showcase @ 5:30pm | Auditorium

Wednesday, May 21st: Algebra Exit Exam

Wednesday, May 21st: Spring Band Concert and Potluck @ 4:30pm | Auditorium

Friday, May 23rd: Parent Advisory Council @ 8:15am | Auditorium

Friday, May 23rd: Bilingual Advisory Council @ 9:15am | Auditorium

Friday, May 23rd: 6th Grade Trip | Medieval Times

NEXT WEEK

Monday, May 26th: No School | Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27th: Dine to Donate: Kale My Name | 5-10pm | 3300 W Montrose

Thursday, May 29th: Athletic Awards Night

Friday, May 30th: School Tour

Friday, May 30th: 2nd Grade Field Trip

LOOKING AHEAD

Tuesday, June 3rd: 8th Grade Luncheon

Tuesday, June 3rd: 4th Grade Field Trip

Tuesday June 3rd: Fine Arts Night

Wednesday, June 4th: LSC Meeting

Wednesday, June 4th: Bateman Boosters Meeting @6pm | Le Village

Thursday, June 5th: 8th Grade Trip | Six Flags

Monday, June 9th: 8th Grade Graduation

Tuesday, June 10th: 7th Grade Trip | Springfield

Tuesday, June 10th: Field Day

Wednesday, June 11th: 5th-7th Grade Dance

Thursday, June 12th: Last Day of School

Thursday, June 12th: Kindergarten Celebration

Planning ahead? Check out the 25-26 CPS Calendar Here

Have you heard the news? Families can now purchase Bateman Spirit Wear online! Merchandise is shipped directly to your home and 10% of sales are donated back to the school! Purchase your Bateman gear today!

Pre-Summer Sale happening now - May 20th!

Use code SUMMER for a 20% discount on your order!

Please help us plan for next year's musical by filling out the interest form links

below that pertain to your student. Thank you!

This past Thursday (5/15) marked the final day of the 2025 FORGE Spring Semester. Thank you to each and every student, parent, teacher, and staff member for your support of FORGE. While this farewell is bittersweet, remember that FORGE thrives because of you!

Starting this Monday, May 19th, ensure that accommodations are made for your student to be picked up at regular school dismissal (3:00 PM). There will not be any school staff present to watch your child after 3 PM. Thank you for your understanding.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Aidan using the email below. Thank you!

Aidan@northrivercommission.org

​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!

Bateman Boosters is a dedicated team of parents, teachers, and community members working together to support our school and enrich the educational experience of every student. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, and volunteer support for school activities, events, and programs that help our children thrive both academically and socially.

As a part of our school community, the Boosters plays a vital role in fostering school spirit, organizing fundraising events, and creating a positive environment for our students. Whether it's organizing BOOOsterFest at Halloween, supporting classroom needs, helping to put on a school play, or providing fun extracurricular activities, we are always looking for new ways to make a difference!

We invite all parents and caregivers to join us in this rewarding effort. Your time, talents, and contributions will help ensure our students continue to receive the best educational experience possible.

Together, we can make a lasting impact on our school community!

Join us for our last meeting of the school year on

Wednesday, June 4th at 6pm at Le Village (3146 W Irving Park Rd)

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 friendsofbateman@gmail.com Let’s invest in the future—one child at a time!

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

Don't forget to sign up for the BFC Annual Golf event, on 6/14. Details below. Tee times are either 2:30 start or 3:30 start.

Sign up link is now open, so either sign up as a twosome, or foursome (or solo, if you must):