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Happy December! The next few weeks are full of exciting events leading up to Winter Break. We have just a few weeks remaining as we conclude the second quarter of school. Please make sure to connect with your child to see what they are learning and how you can help achieve their goals this month!

Warmly,

Ms. Davos and Ms. Kloepper

THIS WEEK

Candy Cane Gram Sale

Last Week of Fall FORGE Programs

Tuesday, December 10th: 8th Grade Graduation Pictures

Tuesday, Dec. 10th - Thursday, Dec. 12th: Dine to Donate at Mima's | 11:00am – 8:00pm

Wednesday, Dec. 11th - Friday, Dec. 13th: Dental Clinic (during school hours)

Wednesday, Dec. 11th: Boys Basketball Tryouts (6th-8th) @ 3pm

Thursday, Dec. 12th: Middle School Winter Dance @ 3:15 - 4:45pm | Auditorium

Friday, Dec. 13th: In Person School Tour @ 8:30am

NEXT WEEK

Winter Wonderweek!

Monday, December 16th: Girls Basketball Tryouts (6th-8th) @ 3pm

Wednesday, December 18th: Winter Evening Concert @ 5:30pm

Thursday, December 19th: K-4 Winter Parent Performance (morning option) @ 8:30 am

Thursday, December 19th: K-4 Winter Parent Performance (afternoon option) @ 2pm

LOOKING AHEAD

Saturday, December 21st - Sunday, January 5th: Winter Break | No School

Tuesday, January 7th - Friday, January14th: Spring Session | FORGE Application Window Opens

Friday, January 17th: End of Quarter 2

Monday, January 20th: MLK Jr. Day | No School

Tuesday, January 21st: School Improvement Day | No School

Saturday, December 7th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Join the BFC TOMORROW to volunteer for the Cradles to Crayons event! Register today to volunteer. Volunteers must by registered prior to the event as space is limited. Please note, this is not a drop off event! All children need to be accompanied by an adult! Please reach out to the BFC with any questions!

There are a variety of ways you can volunteer this year for the Winter Show! We need volunters for both the evening concert (Dec. 18th @ 5:30) as well as the day of performances (December 19th)

Please sign up for what you are able, and reach out to Mrs. Soto (sjschouweile@cps.edu) with any questions!

GoCPS applications for the 2025–26 school year will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Families can use GoCPS to explore and apply to academic programs around the city, including magnet, career and technical education, selective enrollment, and charter high schools. Families interested in elementary charter schools must apply to those schools directly rather than using GoCPS.

Families can visit the GoCPS website for more information, and to complete the GoCPS application by the deadline of Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 5 p.m.

​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, January 8th 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!

We hope to see all Fathers at the Cradles to Crayons event this Saturday! Information is included in the Flyer above!