Bateman Buzz; VOL 5
2023-2024; VOL 5
Dear Bateman Families and Friends,
We have so much to celebrate this week! Where do we even begin?
A big congratulations to the Boys Soccer team for winning the championship against Lincoln Elementary in a shootout! We are proud of your sportsmanship, your perseverance, and for being true team players. Thank you to Mr. Nowak for your continuous support and leading our team to victory!
Also, congratulations to our new Student Council! We are so proud of our student leaders and we wish them all the best this school year.
President: Kinsley Neira
Vice President: Alexis Avina
Treasurer: Aryanna Tang
Co-Secretaries: Quentin Phillips & Natalia Galvez
Since the time change has allowed us an additional hour of sleep, we should be well-rested and ready to come to school on time everyday. Please remember that classes begin at 8:15am and all students need to be ready for instruction. It is important for all families to plan ahead and make an effort to allow children time to transition to their classrooms. Doors open at 8:05am. We look forward to seeing all of our students on time and ready to learn next week!
Warm Regards,
Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper
Upcoming Dates At-A-Glance
THIS WEEK
Monday, November 13th & Tuesday, November 14th: Winter Gear Drive FreeCycle @ 3-4:15pm
Tuesday, November 14th: School Picture Re-Takes
Tuesday, November 14th - Thursday, November 16th: Dine to Donate: Mima's Taste of Cuba 7am-8pm
Tuesday, November 14th: Bingo with BFC @ 7pm | Templestowe
Friday, November 17th: Quarter 2 Progress Report Distribution
NEXT WEEK
November 20th - 24th: NO SCHOOL | Thanksgiving Break
LOOKING AHEAD
Saturday, December 2nd: Winter Craft Sale @ 2pm | Auditorium
Saturday, December 2nd: Cradles to Crayons Volunteer with BFC
Week of December 11th: Last Week of FORGE (Fall Sessions)
Thursday, December 14th: 6th - 8th Grade Winter Dance
Friday, December 15th: School Tour (In Person) @ 9am
Week of December 18th: Winter Wonderweek!
Tuesday, December 19th: Winter Evening Concert @ 5:30pm
Wednesday, December 20th: Winter Assembly @ 8:45am
Thursday, December 21st: End of Quarter 2
Friday, December 22nd: No School | School Improvement Day
December 25th - January 5th: Winter Break
Important Links
Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!
School Picture ReTakes
If your child was absent or needs an picture retake for this year's school photos, please make sure they are prepared for Tuesday, November 14th! Pictures will take place during school hours. Please click below for more information and purchasing.
Winter Gear Freecycle Days
Monday, November 13th & Tuesday, November 14th
3pm - 4:15pm
After collecting Winter Gear (coats, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, etc) over the last few weeks, it's now time to pick up items your family might need to stay warm this winter! Please stop in this coming Monday or Tuesday after school. Everything is FREE!
Dine to Donate at Mima's Taste of Cuba
Tuesday, November 14th - Thursday, November 16th
7am - 8pm
2925 W. Irving Park Rd
Dine-in or Carryout only.
No delivery or 3rd party apps.
Must mention "BATEMAN" and 15% will be donated back to the school.
Bingo with the BFC
Tuesday, November 14th at Templestowe Pub
7pm - 9pm
Join the Bateman Fathers Club at Templestowe (3135 W Montrose) for a Bingo Night! All are welcome to attend! Early arrival recommended. Each Bingo card is $5 - cash only. See you there! Please reach out to the batemanfathers@gmail.com with any questions!
Square 1 Art Orders
Orders due November 15th!
Coming home to you soon (if not already) will be your student's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. With Square 1 Art, families can order keepsakes and gifts featuring your student's art.
If you would like to purchase unique gifts to enjoy for a lifetime, please order by November 15th to ensure delivery before winter break. To order, simply search for your student's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order! You may also upload additional art if you would like using the Art Upload Tool. For any questions about the ordering process please email Ms. Chrisman or Ms. Tambone. Thank you for choosing to #BeBateman and supporting Bateman fine arts!
Gym Shoes Reminder
***Important Reminder!*** ALL students must be appropriately dressed for Physical Education Classes; Essentials days have changed for the new quarter and PE is on a new day! Please support your child in participating safely and fully in PE by wearing gym shoes!
Craft Sale Applications Open Now!
Vendor applications are open for our annual Winter Craft Sale! If you are interested in having a table at the Winter Craft Sale, please click here! 100% of the money received by the applicants will go toward helping the music department. Please contact Linda Mondragon with all questions!
Wellness Policy Reminders
Please take a few moments to review our wellness policies as we have noticed students with items they should not have in school, or have during certain times of the day. As a reminder, these are not only Bateman policies, but CPS policies as well.
-Students are not able to bring any food or drinks with them into school for breakfast.
-Only plain water is allowed in the classroom throughout the day. Coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc., are not allowed at any time.
Save the Dates
Looking Ahead at Bateman
High School Awareness
Important Updates for the High School Application Process
Message from Counselor Rivera
GoCPS Updates
Congratulations to our 8th Graders for completing the GoCPS Process on November 9th! We are so proud of all of students for submitting their applications to high school!
Please contact Counselor Rivera with any questions!
Attention 6th Grade Families!
High Jump Applications are now open. Ms. Rivera will be meeting with students in December to present information about this exciting opportunity for 6th Graders!
Parent Organization Updates
Local School Council
PAC & BAC
Wondering how you can get involved in PAC or BAC? Email gargueta@cps.edu!
Bateman Boosters
Wondering how you can get involved in Boosters? Email friendsofbateman@gmail.com!
Next Boosters Meeting
Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm in the Bateman Library.
Kids are always welcome! Meeting agenda will be posted on the Friends of Bateman website and the Bateman school calendar on Wednesday before the meeting.
Bateman Fathers' Club
Wondering how you can get involved in BFC? Email batemanfathers@gmail.com!
Join the Upcoming BFC Events!
- 11/9: BFC Meeting @ Leader Bar, 7:30pm
- 11/14: BINGO FUNdraiser @ Templestowe, 7pm to 9pm
- 12/2: Cradles to Crayons, 12:30pm to 2pm - Volunteer link Coming Soon!
- 1/11: BFC Meeting @ Leader Bar, 7:30pm
- January – Sports day [Date TBD]
- 2/8: BFC Meeting @ Leader Bar, 7:30pm
- 2/24: BFC hosting bowling @ Timber Lanes, 2pm to 5:30pm
Pints with a Purpose
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!
Community Events
Updates from Chicago Public Schools & Our Community
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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!