Big Night Teacher Donation Preview
Saturday, May 6 – 7:00 p.m. Dank Haus
While you are having fun bidding on-line for awesome packages, don’t forget that there will be some special packages to bid on when you attend the Big Night.  Next Saturday night you will be able to bid on these packages which are donations made by our fabulous teaching staff at Waters.  By bidding on one of these packages, your child will get to hang out with their teacher in a new and fun way.  There are a variety of items in this category, so review them carefully.  Many of the teacher parties do not just go to the top bidder, but will go to the top two or top three bidders. Bidding and winning one of these packages is a win-win situation for Waters and your child. If you haven't already, get your tickets now!

Some events have a predetermined date:
Friday, May 26 – Amphibian and Reptile Encounter with Mrs. Ballasch and Son 
Sunday, June 4 – Kindergarten Bowling Party
Thursday, June 1 –First Grade Lincoln Square Stroll 
Thursday, June 15 – Movie Night with Ms. Frieswyk
Thursday, June 8 – Laser Tag with Middle School Teachers Jason Gil, Jeanette Aguilar, Jessica Collins, Carrie Frieswyk, John Gaytan, Colleen Herman, and Erin Hooper

Other dates will be determined by the winning bidder and the teacher:
Lunch with Ms. Soto
Dinner with Ms. Raman
Lunch with Ms. Bricker
4th Grade Teacher Pump it Up Party
Pool Party with Ms. Ramos
Guitar Lesson with Mr. Raman
Saxophone Lesson with Mr. Bradford
Storytime and Craft with Ms. Garrison & Ms. Herman
Afterschool tutoring with Mr. Leatherwood (Wednesdays)
Afterschool tutoring with Ms. Booczko
Maker Day Camp for Three in Leonardo's Workshop with Mrs. Vecchioni
Studio For Two with Mrs. Vecchioni

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Parent Party Preview
Saturday, May 6 – Dank Haus 7:00 p.m.
Do you like great food and drinks? How about karaoke or bicycling? Maybe you're into boating, or fireworks? Movies, games, golf, lake houses? Waters parents have teamed up and planned some incredible parties. This is your chance to hang out with other families and donate to our wonderful school. Check your calendars, and make a beeline to the Party Sign Up table at Big Night. Don't miss your shot at these awesome events.

Here are dates for the parties:

Saturday, June 3 – Indian Boundary Golf Outing
Sunday, June 4 – Bicycling Tour of Local Breweries
Monday, June 5 – Private Movie Screening of Fast Times at Ridgemont High at the Wit
Saturday, June 10 – Men's Game Night (formerly Poker)
Saturday, June 17 – Lake Michigan Boat Cruise with Fireworks
Saturday, August 12 – Kids Outdoor Movie Party
Saturday, September 9 – Get Progressive Dinner on 2400 Block of West Hutchinson
Saturday, September 16 – Davis Theater Saturday Morning Cartoons
Friday, September 22-Sunday, September 24 – Girls Weekend in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Saturday, September 30 – Rumpus Room Karaoke Party​
Saturday, October 14 – Eastwood/ Virginia Beer Tasting
Date TBD – Mommaritas

Full descriptions here.

2017 Parent Empowerment EXPO
Saturday, May 20 – MOPD Field Office 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
On behalf of the Office of Diverse Learner Supports & Services (ODLSS) and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), we would like to invite your students and families to attend the 2017 Parent Empowerment EXPO. This important event is a special education and disability resource fair for parents, family members and caregivers of Chicago Public Schools students, ages 3-21, receiving special education supports and services. Parent registration is requested. Get the workshop schedule. No parent registration fee! Lunch is provided. Parking is limited.

The EXPO will take place Saturday, May 20, at the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Field Office
Address: 2102 W. Ogden, Chicago, IL 60616
Parent registration: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Event: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Parents can GET CONNECTED to the following agencies and services onsite:
MOPD-WIPA Program
Benefits Counseling

ODLSS-Transition Services
Transition Assessment/Transition Plan Review

ODLSS-DRs/SEAs
IEP Clinic

Community Service Options
PUNS Registration for families that reside SOUTH of Roosevelt

CPS-Benefits Unit
State benefit application support

ODLSS-Transition
Voter Registration 

CTA
Travel Training

Waters Online Auction for Big Night 2017
Closes Monday, May 1 at 10:00 p.m.
Haven't started bidding yet? Head to auction site. Click on the green start bidding button to create your account. Then you are ready to go!

For those who have placed bids keep track of your items to make sure you don't get outbid at the last moment!

The odds are looking good for those Hamilton tickets! Several items still have no bids - you could walk away with a steal!

Please invite family and community members to participate!

Big Night Ticket Packet Pickup
Thursday, May 4 – Waters Lobby 8:00-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 5 – Waters Lobby 8:00-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-3:30 p.m.
You're coming to Big Night? Let's streamline getting the party started and avoid those long registration lines at the event. Pick up your tickets and bidder number this Thursday, May 4, or Friday, May 5, from 8:00-8:30 a.m. or 3:00-3:30 p.m. both days. Don't have tickets yet? Buy them here. See you at Dank Haus Saturday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. Questions, email WatersToday.


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