Bateman Buzz; VOL 9

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We hope you are having a wonderful week! Families, we need your help. Since returning from Winter Break, we have seen an immense increase in the amount of students arriving tardy to school. Instruction at Bateman begins at 8:15am. Doors open at 8:05 to allow students time to get breakfast and arrive at their classroom in a timely manner. When students arrive on time, the positive impacts on the day are endless. Students feel a sense of connectedness to their peers, are aware of expectations of the day, and build lifelong habits of punctuality and preparedness.

We want each child at Bateman to start their day successfully. Here are a few strategies to help:

• Walk to school to avoid traffic. The more walkers we have, the smoother the morning!

• Try to leave 10 minutes early.

• Check the weather to plan accordingly.

We know if we all work towards that 8:05 arrival time, all of our students can start their day smoothly at Bateman!

Thank you so much for your attention and assistance.

Warm Regards,
Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper

Thank you to all who attended the BAC Family Movie Night featuring Pachamama!

What a turn out!

Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off

See information below to join in the Kids Heart Challenge today!

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THIS WEEK

ACCESS & Middle of the Year Testing Window Open

This Week: Bateman Boosters Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser Begins

Saturday, January 27th: Saturday Sports with Kids with the BFC @ 1pm

Monday, January 29th: FORGE Spring Session Begins

Tuesday, January 30th: Boys Basketball Game vs. Alcott (Home) @ 4:30pm

Wednesday, January 31st: Boys Basketball Game AT Oscar Mayer @ 5:30pm

Friday, February 2nd: 8th Grade Graduation Pictures

Friday, February 2nd: PAC Meeting @ 8:30am

Friday, February 2nd: BAC Meeting @ 9:15am

Friday, February 2nd: Bateman Boosters ClimbZone Fundraiser from 4-8pm

NEXT WEEK

Monday, February 5th: Boys Basketball Game AT Burley @ 5:30pm

Tuesday, February 6th: Boys Basketball vs. Oscar Mayer @ 4:30pm

Tuesday, February 6th: Boys Basketball AT Bell @ 5:30pm

Wednesday, February 7th: 100th Day of School

Wednesday, February 7th: LSC Meeting @ 4:30pm | Library

Wednesday, February 7th: Boys Basketball Game vs. Lincoln (Home) @ 5:30pm

Wednesday, February 7th: Bateman Boosters Meeting @ 6pm | Library

Thursday, February 8th: Girls Basketball Game AT Oscar Mayer @ 5:30pm

Thursday, February 8th: 8th Grade Field Trip

Thursday, February 8th: 3rd Grade Field Trip | Chicago History Museum

Thursday, February 8th: BFC Monthly Meeting @ 7:30pm | Leader Bar

Friday, February 9th: No School | Professional Development Day

LOOKING AHEAD

Wednesday, February 13th: 6th-8th Valentine's Dance @ 3:30pm

Friday, February 16th: 8th Grade Graduation Picture Re-Takes

Monday, February 19th: No School | Presidents' Day

23-24 Bateman Year At-A-Glance
2023-2024 Who To Go To
Parent Portal
Become a Volunteer

SchoolSupply Lists
Lunch Menu
Wellness Policy Reminders
Bateman Approved Snack List

These events are all within the next 2 weeks!

Saturday, January 26th at 1pm

Gymnasium

Want to start a pick up game of hockey or basketball? Get into an intense game of dodge ball, or just run around for a bit?! You're in luck! The Bateman Fathers' Club will host Sports Day in the Bateman School Gym from 1pm to 3pm, on Saturday, January 27th. All ages are welcome! Come for tons of fun inside on a cold winter afternoon. ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME! We look forward to seeing you there!

Enter through Door 1, make your way up to the top floor where the gym is located. See you there!

The FORGE Spring Programs will begin January 29th! The application window is closed and program letters have been sent to families. Contact Ms. Alexia Limas with any questions or concerns!

Orders due February 2nd!

Send a Taffy Gram for Valentine's Day! Each Taffy Gram is $3. Whole class orders are due by January 31st. All proceeds support 8th Grade End of the Year festivities.

Missing your order form? Follow the steps below:

1. Click Here for the digital order form

2. Click "Print"

3. The form will turn into a fillable form

4. Type into the form and print!

Our artists are beginning some of their messiest (most engaging!) projects of the year and we need YOUR help! If you have additional Baby Wipes to donate to our arts program, please send them with your child to Art or bring them to the North Office. Please contact Ms. Tambone with any questions! Thank you in advance!

Students in Kindergarten-3rd Grade kicked off the Kids Heart Challenge to celebrate February as Heart Month! Throughout our Kids Heart Challenge program we will not only learn how to be healthier, but we will also have the chance to earn Heart Heroes along the way! Thank you to the students who have already registered! All students who registered get a heart healthy wristband and can participate in the challenges.

Join Bateman's Heart Hero Challenge HERE! You can reach out to Ms. Soto or Ms. Walsh with any questions!

Come join the Bateman Boosters Fundraiser at ClimbZone (2500 W. Bradley Place) on Friday, February 2nd from 4-8pm. Mention "Bateman" upon check-in and when ordering any food and drinks and 20% will be donated back to the school!

ClimbZone is an indoor climbing facility with 65+ incredible themed climbing walls, a thrilling multi level ropes course and zipline, Chicago themed laser tag, bumper cars, a fabulous soft play structure and arcades!

Friday, February 2nd @ 8:30am

Library

Join the PAC for their monthly meeting! This month, learn Strategies To Improve Behavior at Home

with Mr. Fernandez, Dean of Students. The meeting is a Q and A session on how to improve your child’s behavior at home.

Friday, February 2nd @ 9:15am

Library

Join the BAC on Friday, February 2nd at 9:15am in the Library following the PAC Meeting! Come to learn strategies on how to Learn through Play! Hope to see you there!

Important Updates for the High School Application Process

LSC election season is here. LSCs help to propel our schools forward by inviting valuable collaboration from parents, community members, students and staff. Learn how you can get involved by running for an LSC in 2024.

• Attend a Virtual LSC Candidate Workshop

  Join us for a free Candidate Workshop to learn the ins and outs of Local School Councils, see what members do and get tips on running a successful LSC campaign. Attendees will learn from current and former LSC members and hear from keynote speakers. All workshops are held virtually from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.on the following dates:

  • January 25 workshop in English with WGCI’s Trey White
  • January 29 workshop in Spanish
  • February 2 workshop in English with 103KISSFM's Keke

• Register Here

Wondering how you can get involved in PAC or BAC? Email gargueta@cps.edu!

Wondering how you can get involved in Boosters? Email friendsofbateman@gmail.com!

Thanks to all who joined our first meeting of 2024 on Wednesday, January 10th at 6pm in the Bateman Library! The meeting minutes are posted on the Friends of Bateman website and the Bateman school calendar!

🎉 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 friendsofbateman@gmail.com if you can help or donate to raise funds that will benefit ALL Students at Bateman Elementary School

Wondering how you can get involved in BFC? Email batemanfathers@gmail.com!

• January – Sports day [Date TBD]
• 2/8: BFC Meeting @ Leader Bar, 7:30pm
• 2/24: BFC hosting bowling @ Timber Lanes, 2pm to 5:30pm

Did you know that Bateman has an ongoing fundraiser at Burning Bush Brewery? If you order the Bateman Holy Water, proceeds are given back to the school!

Updates from Chicago Public Schools & Our Community

Friends of the Community

February 3, 2024, from 12-3 pm at the American Indian Center.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

The Facebook event link is https://fb.me/e/4YaapXCjD.

Save the date! Join the North River Youth Council on Saturday, February 3rd from 12 pm - 3 pm at the American Indian Center, 3401 W Ainslie St, for an unforgettable community gathering where you can access essential resources for mental health, well-being, social services, and more! Bring your family and friends and be part of building a strong community while creating unforgettable memories together! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with others and have fun!
Enjoy FREE Activities including:
-- Zumba
-- Loteria
-- Arts & Craft
-- Games & Prizes
-- Children's Reading Circle
--Drum Circle
-- AND MORE!
-- Lunch will be provided
This event is organized by the North River Youth Council

We are always trying to improve our communication! If you have information to share with the Bateman Community, we would like to know! To submit an item for the biweekly Bateman Buzz, please send an email with the event details including date, time, and location. Any photos should be submitted in .JPEG format. Please submit by 5pm on Wednesday and you might see it in the Bateman Buzz, Bateman Website, or on social media!