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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.