Bateman Buzz; VOL 12
2023-2024; VOL 12
Dear Bateman Families & Friends
We're ready to Spring Forward! Spring energy is tangible in the building with performances, field trips, and student celebrations. Keep an eye out for the Preschool Fashion Show Video, Music in our Schools activities, and many more ways to #BeBateman throughout the month of March.
SY25 Enrollment Updates
Please see below for important information regarding Preschool Applications through Chicago Early Learning. The application window opens on April 9th! Future Bateman families, please save the date for In-Boundary Kindergarten Enrollment to begin on Monday, April 1st. More information will be forthcoming! For those who reside outside of the Bateman Attendance Boundaries, Kindergarten GoCPS Offers will be released on Friday, March 22nd.
Have a wonderful week!
Warm regards,
Ms. Davos and Ms. Kloepper
Bateman Choir Performs at the Chicago Wolves Game
Kids Heart Challenge Celebration in Action
Upcoming Dates At-A-Glance
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THIS WEEK
ACCESS & IAR Assessment Window
Friday, March 8th: First Ascent Fundraiser (3516 N. Spaulding Ave) | 3pm-8pm
March 12th - 14th: 3rd & 4th Grade IAR Testing
Thursday, March 14th: Noche de Loterรญa Mexicana @ 4:00pm | Auditorium
Thursday, March 14th: BFC Meeting @ 7:30pm | Greenstar Brewery
Friday, March 15th: PreK Fashion Shows
Friday, March 15th: School Tour @ 9am
Saturday, March 16th: CPS Chess Playoffs
NEXT WEEK
March 19th-21st: 5th-8th Grades IAR Testing
Wednesday, March 20th: 8th Grade Graduation Picture Re-Takes
Thursday, March 21st: 2nd Grade Musical
Thursday, March 21st: Spring Fling Meeting @ 6:00pm | Le Village
Friday, March 22nd: Quarter 3 Showcase | 8:45am - 9:15am
Friday, March 22nd: End of Quarter 3
LOOKING AHEAD
March 25th - 29th: Spring Break | No School
Monday, April 1st: School Improvement Day | No School for Students
April 8-12: Spring Book Fair
Wednesday, April 10th: Report Card Pick Up
Important Links
Upcoming Events
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!
Noche de Loterรญa Mexicana
Thursday, March 14th @ 4pm | Auditorium
Join us for an evening of family fun as we gather to play Mexican Loterรญa, a traditional card game reminiscent of bingo. Prizes await the winners! In addition to the games, we'll have outdoor vendors offering a variety of tasty snacks for sale. It's a perfect opportunity for everyone to come together and enjoy a memorable night of laughter and friendly competition.
School Tour
Friday, March 15th at 9am
Are you interested in sending your child(ren) to Bateman? Come see what we have to offer at our wonderful neighborhood school! Hope to see you at a tour soon!
2nd Grade Musical
Thursday, March 21st @ 5:30pm | Auditorium
Join our 2nd Graders on Thursday, March 21st for the production of Goal! A Teamwork Musical! All families are invited to attend in the Auditorium. Curtain Call is at 5:30pm!
Quarter 3 Showcase
Friday, March 22nd @ 8:45am- 9:15am | Classrooms
Your child has been working hard this quarter! Come celebrate the progress of each of our students at our annual Quarter 3 Showcase. Parents and caretakers are invited to visit classrooms as students demonstrate a piece of their learning from this quarter! Please enter through Door 1.
Preschool Application Window
The Chicago Early Learning Application will launch on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Mark the date on your calendar to apply during the Initial Application Period for the 2024โ2025 school year. During this initial enrollment window, families will be able to submit early applications to help increase their chances of getting into competitive early education programs across the city.
Yearbook Orders & Cover Sneak Peek!
The yearbook team has been busy working on the 2023-2024 Bateman Yearbook! Take a sneak peek at the first look of this year's cover! Yearbook sales will be between NOW - April 12th. All yearbooks will be $30. Keep an eye out for order forms being sent home soon!
Want to order today? Follow the steps below:
2. Select "What are you looking for?"
3. Click "Order Your Yearbook"
4. Enter Access Code 0110559YB
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1. Visite www.barksdalephoto.com
2. Vaya a "ยฟQue estรกs buscando?"
3. Haz clic en "Ordena tu anuario"
4. Ingresa 0110559YB como el cรณdigo acceso
Save the Dates
Looking Ahead at Bateman
High School Awareness
Important Updates for the High School Application Process
Good luck to all of our 8th Grade Families as they work together to make their High School Selection!
Parent Organization Updates
Local School Council
LSC Elections
LSC election season is here. LSCs help to propel our schools forward by inviting valuable collaboration from parents, community members, students and staff. Thank you to our community members who have applied for LSC Positions.
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!
Boosters Meeting Recap
Thanks to all who joined our last meeting this past Wednesday, March 6th. The meeting minutes are posted on the Friends of Bateman website and the Bateman school calendar! Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd at 6pm in the Bateman Library. We will primarily be talking about Spring Fling.
Next Spring Fling Planning Meeting
Spring Fling, Bateman Boosters largest fundraiser of the year, is just around the corner! This year it will be held at Artifact Events on Friday, April 26th from 7pm-11pm. If you would like to help with this event, please join us at our next Spring Fling planning meeting on Thursday, March 21st at 6:00pm at Le Village (3146 W Irving Park Rd)
Auction Items Needed for Spring Fling!
๐ Spring Fling is Back! ๐
Can you help make this yearโs 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
Bateman Community Business Directory
Do you own or work for a business in the local Bateman community? Then join the Bateman Community Business Directory! Click here to submit your information and get in front of families in your local area.
Bateman Fathers' Club
Wondering how you can get involved in BFC? Email batemanfathers@gmail.com!
Join the Upcoming BFC Events!
- Thursday, March 14th is the next BFC Meeting at 7:30pm at Greenstar Brewery (3810 N. Clark St). Agenda to include:
- BFC NCAA Tourney Bracket Info
- Spring Fling
- 2nd Annual BFC Golf Outing
Community Events
Updates from Chicago Public Schools & Our Community
NBGC WINTER PROGRAMS
NBGC Winter II Program Highlights:
Floor Hockey: High-energy fun for all, open to various age groups.
Co-ed Volleyball (6th to 8th Only): Spike up the excitement and learn some new skills! NBGC Volleyball is back for the first time since COVID!
Karate: Explore the world of discipline and skill development.
Cubbies Program (Pre-K, entering kindergarten in Fall 2024): A perfect introduction to games, activities, crafts, and teambuilding activities.
Superhero Class (Ages 3 & 4): Unleash young heroes in this exciting new class.
Register Today: Winter II - Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club (nbgc.org)
All above programs are held at the NBGC Clubhouse (2501 W Irving Park Rd.)
Do you have news to share?
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!