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Whole Foods Shopping Pays Off For Waters

6/21/2017

Whole Foods Fundraiser Results
We are thrilled to share Whole Foods Market has finalized results for the Lakeview Grand Opening Give Back. WatersToday will receive a check in the amount of $2,207.27. Thank you to everyone who showed up to grocery shop, communicated the event to your network or connected with the Waters volunteers on March 24. Your support is invaluable and these dollars will provide great support for our students!

See Your Outsider Digital Art Online

6/19/2017

Outsider Art and Technology Exhibit 2017
Student Art Available – Online
If you were unable to attend the Art and Technology exhibit on June 9, projects created by your children are available for view on the website Technology at Waters. Click the link Outsider Art and Technology 2017. Some projects will also be available on Artsonia, where you can also view any of your student's fine art projects.

"Pete-za" In The Garden

6/18/2017

New Pizza Oven
Waters Garden
Something has been growing in the garden … and it’s not a plant … it’s right there next to the shed, protected with a plastic cover and orange fencing. Week by week this spring, you’ve seen it grow. A patch of ground that was once littered with chunks of concrete is being transformed into a wood-fired brick oven. And it’s nearing completion.

Why build an oven? In short, to build community. Communal ovens have a long history of bringing people together. We hope this oven will provide lots of opportunities in the coming years to bring people together to share food and experiences.

Who is doing this? A group of community gardeners, Waters parents, and other volunteers have helped build the oven. It’s taken a village. A sincere thank you to all who have helped. Special thanks to Bill Keller, Ron Dean, and Sergio Hernandez for their hours and hours of efforts.

How did you pay for it? Jason Kraus (Waters dad, Brezicrew Partners), solicited a huge chunk of donated material from Home Depot. Crawford Material Supply very generously donated firebrick and high heat mortar. WatersToday paid for insulation and some specialty materials. Thank you Jason, Brezicrew, Home Depot, Crawford, and WatersToday!

Who can use it? We want responsible people who have been introduced to proper oven start up and shut down to lead events. The oven will be locked when not in use. That being said, the potential uses are endless: Pizza during garden nights, bread baking weekends, Boy Scout events, fundraising events, back-to-school gatherings, 8th grade spring Pizza making …

How can I help?
We have a few more weeks of construction and curing before the oven is functional. We need help with mosaic and tiling projects this summer to beautify the oven. Garden insects (monarchs, ladybugs, bumblebees, etc) will be the theme unless someone dreams up something better.
We’re seeking donations:
• High quality, dry firewood
• Oven equipment (long pizza peels, copper brush, ash shovel, oven rake, bread pans, roasting pans, oven mitts, etc.).

If you’re interested in helping, please email Rick Bolliger.
We’ve saved some sequential construction photos so you can see the progress.

Check Out Waters Sponsor Lincoln Square Athletic Club

6/17/2017

LSAC Free Family One Week Trial Membership
Summer – Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Thanks to our Waters Walk-a-Thon sponsor CAC for supporting our kids! Coupons are available in the Waters office for a free one week trial membership, which includes access to family swim. Please stop by the office to pick up your coupon.

Show Your Waters Spirit

6/17/2017

Waters Spirit Wear (and More) Clearance Sale
Tuesday, June 20 – Outside the annex doors 9:30 a.m. and main entrance 3:15 p.m.
Stock up on Waters spirit wear, mugs, water bottles and more, so you can show your Wildcat pride this summer! There will be a table outside the annex doors after the Kindergarten graduation celebration and outside the main entrance after school on Tuesday, June 20. These are the items for sale:

• Older Waters T-shirts - $5.00
• W T-shirts - $10.00 (were $20.00)
• Car magnets, mugs, and water bottles - $5.00 each
• Pens and pins - Free!
Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.

Tee Up For Waters

6/16/2017

Waters Golf Outing Fundraiser
Saturday, August 5 – Indian Boundary Golf Course 9:00 a.m.
We are very excited to share with everyone that we have successfully rescheduled our Golf Outing to Saturday, August 5. All are welcome to tee up for a good time and a great cause! Share with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and clients too! We do have sponsorship opportunities available for both families and businesses. Mark your calendars and register as soon as you can so we can plan to have enough food and beverages for everyone. See you on the golf course! Questions, email WatersToday Fundraising.

Summer Library Fun

6/14/2017

Super Explorers
June 19 through September 1 – Chicago Public Library-Sulzer Regional Library
Defeat Dr. Brain Drain and become a Super Hero at Chicago Public Library this summer. Join the Super Explorers Summer Learning Challenge. Find out more in English and Spanish. Check out Sulzer's Calendar of Events.

Kindergarten Class Theatrical Performances

6/14/2017

Kindergarten Drama Showcase
Wednesday, June 14 through Friday, June 16 – Waters Gym 8:30 a.m.
Parents are invited to join the kindergartners as they present a short program showcasing what they have learned in drama class this year.

Room 107: Wednesday, June 14 and Friday, June 16 – 8:30 a.m.
Room 108: Thursday, June 15 – 8:30 a.m.
Room 105: Friday, June 16 – 8:30 a.m.

The programs will take place in the gym. However, if the gym is not available due to weather, the programs will take place in the annex.

Extra Yearbooks

6/12/2017

2016-2017 Yearbooks
Main Office
Yearbooks are available in the office for $25. If you weren't able to order one or need more, now's your chance!

Party With Pizza For Waters

6/12/2017

Chicago's Pizza Fundraiser
Thursday, June 15 – Chicago's Pizza 4:00-8:00 p.m.
This is it, the final restaurant fundraiser of the school year. This Thursday, June 15, Chicago's Pizza at 1919 W. Montrose is giving WatersToday 50% of total dine in and carry out sales. Please help us close out the school year with a bang!

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