|
Dear Bateman Families,
Greetings! It gives me great pleasure, as
Assistant Principal of Newton Bateman School, to welcome you to
the 2011-2012 school year. Bateman is a tremendously dynamic
learning environment that is steeped in rich traditions while
priding itself on meeting the diverse needs of all school
children. The staff is dedicated to each and every student and
works together with parents to ensure children are challenged,
engaged, and successful. We are committed to educational
excellence and work diligently to ensure that curriculum and
instructional practices allow for individual growth and are in
line with best practice.
Bateman School will be launching and
further phasing in greater integration of technology in the
classrooms. Again, it is our belief that great teaching is "the
heart of our school” and technology will never supplant it.
Bateman’s technology integration program for the 2011-2012
school year will better serve the needs of the students.
Kindergarten classrooms will be utilizing ELMOs and
several more of primary classrooms will have a Promethean
Board installed. Please check the
Promethean
Planet link on our web page for further information and
details on its capabilities.
We are also beginning a new enrichment
program, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute and
the Chicago History Museum. We the People will
provide many advantages for Bateman students. The Gilder
Lehrman Institute of American History is a 501c (3) nonprofit
organization supporting the study and love of American history.
We the People’s mission will be to:
1.
First, allow students who are
interested in U. S. History or Legal Education an opportunity
and a venue thorough which students can expand their knowledge
base and horizons.
2.
Second, allow time for
students to receive additional instruction in the area of
American History. The seminars will allow students to work on
independent student projects under the guidance of teachers,
allowing students to explore areas of interest in the genres of
history that is present for each particular grade. We the
People will meet four Saturdays during the months of October
and November.
Finally, for the second time our 8th
grade students will return to New York City. If you are
interested in attending this trip please see Ms. Amy for
availability. The trip will include three college campus tours
(Columbia, Princeton, and West Point), a visit to the Guggenheim
and National History Museum, a Broadway play, and a visit to the
9-11 site. With all the on-goings, I'm sure you will find your
experience at Bateman a truly extraordinary one. We pride
ourselves on being a successful school that provides a:
-
Curriculum that is relevant,
challenging, integrative, and exploratory;
-
Multiple learning and teaching
approaches that respond to student diversity and
multiculturalism;
-
Assessment and evaluation programs that
promote quality learning;
-
Organizational structures that support
meaningful relationships and learning;
-
School-wide efforts and policies that
foster health, wellness, and safety provided by Ms Watson,
Mr. Nowak and Officer Medina;
-
Multifaceted guidance and support
services provided by Dr. Camilo and her team.
Please feel free to contact me with any
questions. I look forward to working with you to provide the
best educational opportunities for our children. See you during
our Open House on September 22, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m.
Yours truly,
J. Antonio Jimenez
773 534-5051
|
