BACK TO SCHOOL 2020- 2021

A Warm Welcome from Waters teachers and staff.


Waters Remote Learning Town Hall Presentation
Click here to access the presentation from our virtual town hall on Monday, August 31st.

Waters Construction Update
 Take a look at how our new addition is coming along.

Welcome Back Photo Op
Feel free to print and take a picture as a reminder of this unique back to school time!  If you are unable to print a copy at home, one will be provided during Material/Supply Pick Up (TBA). Click here to a access signs.​


  • CHROMEBOOK REQUESTS: If your child/children needs a Chromebook for remote learning, please complete this survey: Waters Family Tech Survey If you have already contacted our office team, please disregard.  Mrs. Amerson and Mrs. Mendez, our office team, will set a schedule for your family next week to pick up your device.  We will do our best to make sure each and every student’s needs are met.
 
  • GARDEN USE: Many people have asked if we might be able to use the garden as a space for teacher-led small group learning. Although we are so fortunate to have the beautiful garden on our grounds, at this time, we are obligated to abide by safety guidelines set forth by CPS. 
 
  • KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT: If you have not yet enrolled your child in Kindergarten, please contact Cecibel Amerson (ckbarzola@cps.edu) in the main office this week.
 
  • OUR NEW WING: We are grateful for the beautiful addition on the north side of our campus and cannot wait to fill it with children and teachers once we return to in person teaching and learning.  The main building has been painted throughout and all of the classrooms are being cleaned.  Like many construction projects we have all been involved with, there is some delay and because of that, our teachers are not legally allowed to go into their classrooms until we have clearance from the inspector (much like a home inspection but on a much grander scale) and deems the building up-to-code.  Because of this, there have been days where administration has not been in the front office and teachers cannot access learning materials (many which are currently still boxed up) and might for at least another week. This unfortunately is putting another layer of complexity with specific remote learning plans, but please be patient with us and this process, as we are trying our best to plan remotely. 
 
  • HOMEROOM/PODDING REQUESTS: Though we are unable to make any guarantees, we are doing our best to accommodate homeroom/podding requests. We ask for your patience as this has caused a delay in finalizing homeroom rosters. 
 
  • REMOTE LEARNING TECH SUPPORT: Your child’s teacher will be available to assist with remote learning technology, including setting up your child’s email account, Google Classroom, and Aspen.
 
  • STUDENT REGISTRATION FEES: Waters administration has decided to waive the Student Registration Fees for this semester.  This will be revisited mid year should we return to in person learning.
 
  • TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS: Teacher and Student assignments will be released next week. It is our goal that families should be alerted regarding classroom assignments by next week via the ASPEN portal. 
 
  • SUPPLY LIST: It is highly recommended that you create a designated study area for your child. Updated supply lists will be posted on our school website but in the meantime a modified list of items such as pencils/pens, paper/notebooks, folders, a small personal sized whiteboard, dry erase markers, index cards, crayons/markers, scissors and highlighters will be helpful for your child.  
 
  • REMOTE LEARNING PLAN: We know that what the children, parents, teachers, and school based administrators went through in the spring from an educational and an emotional standpoint was not ideal. It is our goal and expectation that children will engage in virtual instruction from their teachers every day. Remote learning hours will be from 8:15 am to 3:15 pm Monday through Friday. Your child's daily schedule will be balanced between synchronos(online) and asynchronos(off line) learning activities. Teachers will share their daily schedules with you next week. This pandemic has created an environment and world none of us were prepared for, so as we come together as a community of educators and parents, we will get through this! 
Pledge Drive
The school’s award-winning ecology program and full-time music program have been funded through the generosity of our school community for over a decade. WatersToday – our parent-run non-profit 501(c)(3) fundraising and volunteer organization—will launch their Annual Pledge Drive in September.