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We've had so many wonderful opportunities to gather and celebrate our school community! Thank you for joining us for our Quarter 1 Showcase. What a turn out! Additionally, over 1,600 were in attendance at our annual BOOOsterfest on Saturday! We were overwhelmed with joy to see so many of our families having fun together. A huge thank you to all who made the event a great success! We look forward to sharing more in a Quarter 1 Celebrations & Highlights message later this week. Coupled with the upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences, each of these moments of showing up to support your child(ren) have a profound impact on shaping your child(ren)'s future. Your partnership and investment in your child's education is admirable!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

On Monday, November 4th is our Quarter 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences. 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 Monday, November 4th! During Parent-Teacher Conferences, 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!

Halloween Reminders

Halloween is this Thursday, October 31, and we want all of our students to have a great time. It’s also important to make sure everyone is safe and responsible while celebrating. Please ensure all costumes are appropriate in nature and adhere to the guidelines below.

Please be reminded that we are a healthy school! In accordance with school wellness policies...candy, cookies, chips, pop, juice that is not 100%, taffy apples, etc., are not allowed in school on Thursday, October 31st nor are the students to take home any “goody bags” that have been filled during the school day. There are two celebration days when these foods are allowed: the winter break classroom party and the end of the school year classroom party. Thanks for your help in making Bateman a healthy school!

Below are some safety tips that can help kids have a safe and enjoyable time as they head out after school this Halloween. Parents, please remind your trick-or-treaters to do all of the following:

• Travel in pairs or small groups whenever possible.

• Communicate about their location and where they are going.

• Use reflective tape on their costumes to help cars and people see them better

• Stick to well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.

• Carry a cell phone for emergencies, but remember to stay alert while walking.

• Pay close attention while crossing the street and while walking in parking lots.

• Go to the nearest business or populated area if feeling uncomfortable or threatened and call for help.

Please also make sure that your children are thoughtful when choosing their costumes. With all the unrest happening around the world right now, it’s important that we teach our kids to be sensitive to the feelings of others, and that they choose costumes that are respectful to people of all cultures and faiths.

Please help your children understand how to celebrate responsibly so that everyone can have a fun and safe Halloween this year.

To all those who celebrate, Happy Halloween! Please stay safe!

Warmly,

Ms. Davos and Ms. Kloepper

THIS WEEK

Monday, October 28th: Poinsettia Orders Due

Monday, October 28th: BAC Flower Making Class @ 8:15 | Auditorium

Tuesday, October 29th: Chicago Wolves Field Trip @ 10am

Thursday, October 31st: Halloween Parade 2pm

Friday, November 1st: Parent Advisory Council @ 8:15am | Library

Friday, November 1st: Dia de Muertos-Community Ofrendas @ 10:30am

NEXT WEEK

Monday, November 4: Parent-Teacher Conferences @ 11:00am-6:00pm

Tuesday, November 5: No School | Election Day

Wednesday, November 6th: LSC Meeting @ 8:15am | Library

Wednesday, November 6th: Boosters Meeting @ 6:00pm-7:30pm | Library

LOOKING AHEAD

Tuesday, November 12th: Picture Re-Take Day

Wednesday, November 13th: Virtual 7th Grade Springfield Trip Parent Meeting

Friday, November 15th: GoCPS Applications Close

Friday, Nov. 15th & Saturday, Nov. 16th: High School Musical, Jr. Performances

Friday, November 22nd: In Person School Tour

Friday, November 22nd: Quarter 2 Progress Report Distribution

November 25th - 29th: No School | Thanksgiving Holiday

This year we are excited to partner with Living Color for our Music Department Fundraiser! All students who participate in Piano, Choir, and Band have already begun selling winter plants to benefit the Bateman Music Program. If you are interested in purchasing any winter plants, please see a student in the after school music programs or email Ms. Soto! You can see the plant offerings here! Orders and payment will be due by MONDAY OCTOBER 28th. All plants will be used as decorations for the winter show and will be distributed for pick up after school on December 19th. Thank you for your support of the arts at Bateman! #BeBateman!

Please ensure that all students refrain from costumes that include the following:

• Full Face-Covering Masks

• Costumes must not demean any race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, condition, or gender

• Weapons (No guns, daggers, swords, or any other weapons)

• Horror costumes that may be too gory, including fake blood

Friday, November 1st at 8:15am

All 8th Grade Families are encouraged to attend the next step in the Road to High School Selection! Ms. Rivera will be working with all attendees to navigate critical next steps in the High School Application Process. Please consider attending if you have a current 8th Grader!

The Literati Book Fair is coming to Bateman next week! We are exploring new vendors to broaden options for all of our students, including a more diversified book selection in Spanish! In place of an e-wallet, you can purchase gift cards for your child(ren).

We depend on volunteers to help ensure the Book Fair is a positive experience for all of our students! If you have a flexible schedule and are available to help, please click the button below!

Did you miss BOOOsterfest this weekend?

Or simply forget to buy a tote? Not to worry!

We still have some left!

$10/tote!

Please purchase using the link below and you can pick them up outside Door 4 this Wednesday at pick up (or email us at friendsofbateman@gmail.com and pick up can be coordinated.

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!

Tuesday, November 12th during school

Did your child miss School Pictures this year? Please save the date for Re-Take day! All information is included below!

​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 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, November 4th at 6:00pm in the Bateman Library. Kids are always welcome!

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!

Our next Father's Club meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14th at 7:30pm at LeaderBar (3000 W. Irving Park Rd). Come join us!