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School-related news and information is updated on this website as it becomes available. School News and WatersToday News items are published in the Waters Green Notes weekly email on Thursdays during the school year.

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Wildcats Represent at STEM Exhibition

1/30/2018

 
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Friday, January 26 – Truman College
Congratulations to our Regional STEM Exhibition participants! Middle school students (pictured left to right, with Ms. Ballasch in center) Greta Greicius, Lhea Assria, Ray Reshoft and Jem Sali, all represented Waters School at the Truman College Regional STEM Exhibition (formerly called Science Fair) last week. They did a wonderful job and received many compliments from the judges. A special shout-out to 8th grader Lhea Assria, who will move on to represent Waters and the Network at the City STEM Exhibition at the Museum of Science & Industry this spring. Way to go Waters Wildcats!

Register NOW for SelectivePrep’s MAP Test Program

1/28/2018

 
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SelectivePrep After-School MAP Test Program (for 7th Graders)
Thursdays starting March 15 – 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Waters is hosting a 16-hour SelectivePrep program for 7th grade students to help prepare them for the spring administration of the Northwest Evaluation Association's Measure of Academic Progress (NWEA/MAP) standardized test. Scores from this test represent one third of the selective enrollment high school admissions score. Additionally, scores from this exam will play a crucial role in whether or not a student is admitted to other competitive programs including International Baccalaureate (IB) and advanced magnet high schools.

To fully prepare students for these more rigorous tests, the SelectivePrep program has incorporated material based on the new tougher Common Core standards. Classes at Waters Elementary will start on Thursday, March 15 and run for eight sessions from 3:30-5:30 p.m. We will need a minimum of 10 students to run the class at Waters Elementary so please spread the word. The deadline for registration is Thursday, March 1. Register here. If you need more information or have any questions, please visit the website or call 312-409-8411. ​

Get in the Know

1/26/2018

 
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Girls in the Know
Wednesday,  March 7, 14, 21 and April 4
Sessions 1-3: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session 4: 6:30-8:00 p.m. 

Waters Elementary School will be hosting a Girls in the Know Empowerment Workshop Series. Girls in the Know is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower and educate pre-teen girls. Beginning on Wednesday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m., this four-part/four-week workshop will be presented to 5th - 7th grade girls who attend alongside a trusted adult (female or male). The following topics are covered: Empowerment, Body Image, Safety, and Puberty. The cost of the four-week program for Waters Elementary families is $75 per girl/adult pair. Scholarships are available. Girls in the Know ensures that no one will be turned away because of financial reasons. Space is limited to 20 pairs. Find out more here. Questions, contact Jean Sawin.

Talleres Para Renovar DACA

1/19/2018

 
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DACA Renewal Workshop
Every Friday – Erie House 3:30 p.m.

If your DACA expired ON OR AFTER September 5, 2016, you may qualify to renew. If your DACA expired BEFORE September 5, 2016, you may still qualify to submit an initial application. There may be a limited window to apply, so attend a workshop or legal consultation ASAP! Every Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Erie House, 1347 W. Erie Street, you can attend a workshop on how to renew your status. 

Erie Neighborhood House immigration services

Talleres Para Renovar DACA
Cada viernes – Erie House a las 3:30 p.m.

Si tu DACA se expiró el 5 de septiembre del 2016 o después, podrías calificar para renovar. Si tu DACA se expiró ANTES del 5 de septiembre del 2016, todavía podrías calificar para mandar una aplicación inicial. Va a haber un tiempo limitado para aplicar así que asista a una consulta legal o taller lo más pronto posible! Cada viernes a las 3:30 p.m. a Erie House, 1347 W. Erie St.

Erie Neighborhood House servicios de inmigración

Principal Contract Renewed

1/16/2018

 
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Breaking news! The Waters Local School Council (LSC) just voted to renew Ms. Crespo's contract for another four years. Many thanks to all of the teachers, parents, and community members who contributed feedback through our anonymous online surveys, by email, and at our regular monthly meetings. This information was extremely valuable in the evaluation process, and we hope stakeholders will continue to participate with much interest as we strive for continuous school improvement. The LSC looks forward to working with Ms. Crespo and our amazing staff to achieve the goals outlined in our curriculum plan, to maximize our budget efficiency, and support all of the programs that make Waters an outstanding neighborhood public school. Congratulations to Ms. Crespo! Contact the LSC with questions or comments.  

Are You Ready to Rock?

1/15/2018

 
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Mr. Raman's 2018 Waters Rock Band
Monday January 22 – Waters Room 301 3:20 p.m.

Time to melt faces! We will be having a meeting and tryout on Monday, January 22 for 6th-8th grade students interested in Waters Rock Band. Students don't have to be accomplished but should have some experience with their instruments and/or singing, as they will be working together to perform. Questions, email Mr. Raman.

Special LSC Meeting: Principal Contract Renewal

1/14/2018

 
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018 – 5:00 p.m.
The Waters Local School Council (LSC) will hold a special meeting this Tuesday to discuss and vote on the cumulative principal evaluation score and contract renewal (learn more about the process here). This is a public meeting, but the discussion itself will be held in closed session to comply with confidentiality rules (see agenda). Many thanks to stakeholders who have contributed feedback through our anonymous online surveys, by email, and at our regular monthly meetings. This feedback, combined with several other sources of data, informs the council about Ms. Crespo's professional practice. Contact the LSC with questions or comments.



Hoops for Waters Dads

1/12/2018

 
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Pickup Basketball Games
Thursdays – Waters Gym 6:30 p.m.

We're looking for a few more players to join us Thursday nights for some pickup basketball! Come out and meet some of your fellow Waters dads and get some exercise while supporting your school. Fees are $10/person – all of which goes to Waters. We run every Thursday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Contact Zach Maiorca for more details.

Make an Impact and Inspire Young Girls

1/11/2018

 
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Be a Coach for Girls on the Run
February – Coaches Meeting, Waters
March 1 – Program Begins, Waters

Want to help inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident? Volunteer to be a coach for Girls on the Run at Waters. Coaches work as a team to implement the program curriculum to girls in grades 3rd through 8th over the course of 10 weeks. The expected time commitment is four hours per week for lesson preparation and facilitation, with additional time to complete the requirements to become a coach and attend the end of the season celebratory 5K. If you're interested in becoming a coach, please contact Sandi Barlow.

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Advancing Our Science Skills

1/10/2018

 
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Network Science Fair
Friday, January 26 – 
Truman College 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Our Network Science Fair is seeking judges. We had a good number of judges come out and help at our fair and it would be great if we could help our network experience the same. The fair is scheduled for Friday, January 26 at Truman College and judging will take place during the morning. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity by visiting the link for more information and to sign up. Questions, email Ms. Ballasch.

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