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Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten!

5/15/2018

CPS Kindergarten Workshops
Various Dates and Locations – Schedule (English and Español)
The transition to Kindergarten is a major milestone for children and families as well. A smooth transition can help ensure your child is successful in school! This workshop will focus on strategies to help your child as they enter Kindergarten. FREE backpacks, books and refreshments will be provided. Note: Waters Elementary is located in Network 2.

Spring Book Fair Almost Here!

5/15/2018

Waters Spring BOGO Book Fair
Tuesday, May 22-Thursday, May 24 – Waters Gym 9:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
It's Book Fair time again! Waters Spring Book Fair starts Tuesday, May 22 and ends Thursday, May 24. Don't miss out on our BUY ONE GET ONE FREE sale on all book fair items.

Students will be visiting the fair with their class and they will have the opportunity to purchase books at that time. Find the schedule of class visits to the Book Fair here. Also, the fair will be open after school and during Literacy Night, Wednesday, May 23.

Visit our school's Scholastic homepage to shop online and download the book fair app too! We'll need volunteers to staff the Book Fair, please sign up if you can help. Questions, please email Hilary Prosser.

Seventh Graders Sing 'Oliver'

5/15/2018

A Concert of Songs from 'Oliver'
Wednesday, June 13 – Waters Gym 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Seventh grade classrooms 301 and 303 will present various songs and scenes from the play "Oliver." Room 301 will perform at 9:00 a.m. with 303 participating as the choir, and Room 303 will perform at 1:00 p.m. with 301 participating as the choir. Please contact Ms. Garcia with questions.

Save the Date for Waters Film Festival

5/11/2018

We Are All Makers Film Fest
Thursday, June 14
Save the date for a film festival right here at Waters! More details to follow.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Vecchioni.

Celebrate STEM Day

5/11/2018

STEM Day Activities
Saturday, May 19 – Northside College Prep 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Join us for a great day of STEM exploration! Northisde College Prep, 5501 North Kedzie Ave., invites you to enjoy fun hands-on experiments and games, and join in discussions about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in our society. Activities include tours of Northside's greenhouse, presentations from FermiLab, cardboard rockets and races, water rocket workshop and launch, and Mini Math contests and games. Parking is available onsite. More information here.

Creating Connections that Create Change

5/10/2018

Chicago Public Schools Town Hall
Monday, May 21 – Amundsen High School
Registration 5:00 p.m.
Town Hall 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Family and Community Engagement in Education (FACE2) presents a town hall meeting with the CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson. This opportunity to find out more about our school system will be held Monday, May 21 at Amundsen High School, 5110 N Damen Ave. More information here.

Celebrating Self-Taught Artists of African Descent

5/10/2018

Second Semester Visual Art Exhibit – Tell Your Story ... Celebrating Self-Taught Artists of African Descent
Friday, June 1 – First Floor 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Please join us as second semester visual art students share their talents as artists and exhibit docents. Come for 15 minutes or two hours. Come and join the fun!

More information will be coming home in student backpacks in the upcoming weeks. Questions? Please email Mrs. Vecchioni.

An Evening of Reading and Fun

5/8/2018

Waters Family Literacy Night
Wednesday, May 23 – 6:00- 7:30 p.m.
Save the date – Waters Literacy Night will be held Wednesday, May 23. Lots of great activities are being planned! Details to follow.

Get Your Yearbooks This Week!

5/7/2018

2017-2018 Yearbook Orders
Due Friday, May 11 – Online
Yearbooks are available to order through this Friday, May 11, so order now! They are $25 and can be paid on the Student Fees link on the website. When you click the link, fill out your child(ren)'s name and scroll down a little bit to check the box for "Yearbook." Questions, email Tess Smith.

May LSC Meeting: 2018-20 Curriculum Goals

5/3/2018

Monthly LSC Meeting
Tuesday May 8 – 4:00-5:30 p.m
Join your Local School Council (LSC) for our next regular meeting (agenda) and public feedback session on the 2018-20 Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP), which is the living document that outlines our curriculum goals using set criteria and language defined by CPS. The draft of the CIWP is being updated with comments and feedback from our special meeting on April 30th (full CPS version, abridged version). If you missed that meeting, you still have a chance to contribute your ideas and input on the curriculum. Contact the LSC with questions/comments.

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Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten!

Spring Book Fair Almost Here!

Seventh Graders Sing 'Oliver'

Save the Date for Waters Film Festival

Celebrate STEM Day

Creating Connections that Create Change

Celebrating Self-Taught Artists of African Descent

An Evening of Reading and Fun

Get Your Yearbooks This Week!

May LSC Meeting: 2018-20 Curriculum Goals

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