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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: Quetin Phillips

Vice President: Dahlia Avina

Treasurer: Mario Gracia

Co-Secretaries: Natalia Garcia & Aryanna Tang

Historian: Bella Fregoso

They are already busy with the Fall Break Food Drive and Winter Wonderweek planning! Nice job!

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 8:00am 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 7:50am. We look forward to seeing all of our students on time and ready to learn!

Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper

November 14, 2025

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The safety of our students continues to be of the utmost importance. The District’s Office of Student Protection and Title IX’s commitment to this endeavor includes providing training on preventing and reporting abuse to all Pre-K-12 CPS students.

The Office of Student Protection and Title IX (OSP) Sexual Misconduct, Title IX and Bias-based Behavior Student Training covers the following five learning objectives using developmentally appropriate language:

1. Students will understand CPS Title IX Policy and Discrimination Statement

2. Students will know who the Title IX Coordinator is, what OSP does, and how to get in touch with OSP

3. Students will understand what constitutes sexual harassment and bias-based harm

4. Students will be aware of the resources available to students who report sexual harassment, retaliation, or bias-based harm, including supportive measures pending an investigation

5. Students will know what to do if they believe they or other students have been subjected to sexual harassment or bias-based harm

The sessions will take place on Thursday, November 20th. They have been broken down by grade and are all around 30-45 minutes.

Parents have the right to opt-out of the Office of Student Protections and Title IX Student Training. If you choose to opt your child out, please complete the electronic Opt-Out Form by Monday, November 17th.

If you wish to teach your child this material yourself, you can access the videos to the sessions on the OSP website at www.cps.edu/osp.

For questions about course content, please submit them here, and the OSP Training Team will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for making CPS a safe place to learn for our students.

Parents enjoying challenging math exercises from the Parent Advisory Council Meeting entitled, "Discover the Joy of Illustrative Math: A Playful Approach to Learning!" Thank you to Ms. Villalobos for leading the workshop!

7th & 8th Graders enjoyed a a special writing engagement with one of Bateman Elementary’s own parents, the Latina author Erika L. Sánchez. Ms. Sánchez is a distinguished writer whose works include the celebrated young adult novel I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (2017), the poetry collection Lessons on Expulsion (2017), and the memoir-in-essays Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir (2022).

What a memorable experience for our students!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, November 14: SpongeBob the Musical Opening Night @ 6pm

Saturday, November 15: SpongeBob the Musical Performances @ 2pm and 6pm

Sunday, November 16: SpongeBob the Musical Performances @ 12pm

Monday, November 17-Wednesday, November 19: Fall Break Food Drive

Tuesday, November 18: 1st Grade Field Trip - Shedd Aquarium

Tuesday, November 18: Little Explorers Program @ 8:30am

Tuesday, November 18: Monthly Dine to Donate @ Irving Park Pizza & Patio from 4pm - 11pm

Thursday, November 19: OSP & Title IX Training | During School Hours [see below]

Friday, November 21: 7th & 8th Field Trip: Davis Theater-Hamilton The Musical Screening

Monday, November 24-Friday, November 28: No School | Thanksgiving Break

LOOKING AHEAD

December 1-5: Candy Cane Gram Ordering Window [Details coming soon!]

Wednesday, December 3: LSC Meeting

Wednesday, December 3: Bateman Boosters Meeting

Friday, December 5: Parent Advisory Council Meeting

Wednesday, December 10: 8th Grade Graduation Picture Day

December 15-19: Winter Wonderweek [stay tuned!]

Wednesday, December 17: Winter Concert - Piano, Band, Choir

Thursday, December 18: Winter Show Parent Performances

Friday, December 19: End of Quarter 2

Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2: No School | Winter Break

Monday, January 5: No School | School Improvement Day

Wednesday, January 7: 4th Grade Mini-Musical Audition Workshop | 3:15-5:15pm

Monday, December 1: 6th-8th Girls Basketball Tryouts

Tuesday, December 2: 5th-6th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts

Wednesday, December 3: 7th-8th Boys Basketball Tryouts

SpongeBob the Musical splashes onto our stage next week! Join us November 14–16 in the Bateman Elementary School Auditorium for a bright, funny, and family-friendly show starring our talented student cast and crew. Tickets are on sale now—seats go fast, so reserve yours today!

Get tickets: HERE or click on the links below for the show you want to attend!
Venue: Bateman Elementary School Auditorium
Showtimes:

• Friday, November 14 at 6:00 PM [Tickets]

• Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 PM [Tickets]

• Saturday, November 15 at 6:00 PM [Tickets]

• Sunday, November 16 at 12:00 PM [Tickets]

Our newly elected Student Council is hosting a food drive for families in need in our school community. Take a glance in your pantries this weekend and donate canned and dry goods. Bins are outside at arrival and dismissal. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Mark your calendars! Starting Tuesday, November 18, Irving Park Pizza & Patio (formerly Easy Street) will host a monthly Dine to Donate on the third Tuesday of every month to support Bateman.

How it works:
Dine in or carry out between 4:00–11:00 PM, mention "Bateman" and 20% of your purchase will be donated back to Bateman!

Where:
Irving Park Pizza & Patio
2922 W Irving Park Rd (corner of Richmond & Irving) — just down the street from Bateman.

First night: Tuesday, November 18 (4–11 PM)

Then, every third Tuesday each month—same place, same time.

Bring family, invite friends, and enjoy great pizza while giving back to our school!

Congratulations to our newly elected officers! We look forward to growing together this year!

President

Yaneth Flores

Vice President (shared)

Oliva Reyes , Raul Real

Secretary

Alejandra Herrera

Representative

Tess Golden

Alternate Representative

Leydi Guaman Tacuri

Join us at our next meeting on October 10th with Ms. Rivera, school counselor, who will be going over the High School Application Process! All Middle School parents are encouraged to attend!

Congratulations to our new PAC Officers!

Chairperson

Linda Mondragon

Vice Chair

Raul Real

Secretary

Alejandra Herrera

Outreach Coordinator

Yaneth Flores

The Bateman Boosters brings together families, neighbors, and teachers to raise funds and build a stronger school community for Bateman Elementary. As a 509(a)(2) nonprofit, our mission goes beyond fundraising—we aim to create meaningful connections and provide extra opportunities for every Bateman student. By encouraging local families to get involved, we strengthen the bond between our school and neighborhood, making Bateman a place where students, families, and community thrive together.

Monthly meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm, alternating locations between the Bateman library and Le Village Cowork (3146 W Irving Park Rd).

Please join us for our next monthly Boosters Meeting! It will be held in the Bateman Library on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:00pm. 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 batemanboosters@friendsofbateman.org Let’s invest in the future—one child at a time!

Click here to join and follow upcoming events with the Bateman Fathers' Club!

​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.

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