Waters Elementary
4540 N. Campbell Ave. Chicago, IL 60625  (773)534-5090 
School Hours 8:15 - 3:15
​Office Hours- 8:00am to 3:45pm
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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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Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools Announce More CPS Students are Graduating from High School Than Ever Before

8/29/2019

 
Please see this press release on CPS graduation rate.
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Morning Line-Up Procedure for 2019-2020

8/28/2019

 
We are excited to see the students on the first day of school. Below you will find our Morning Line-Procedure for the 2019-2020 school year.

Students must line up at their assignment door (see diagram) and designated classroom spot (sometimes marked on the payment) by the second bell at 8:15pm unit a teacher or staff member arrive to open the door.

For more information on drop-off/ pick-up procedures, please review our Parent Resource Guide.
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Get Your Car Washed and Help the Class of 2020!

8/20/2019

 
Saturday, September 14th – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Waters Parking Lot
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Bring your car for a wash and  support our fundraising efforts to have ALL the Class of 2020 go on their 8th Grade Spring Field Trip.
  • $10 per car
  • $15 per truck or SUV
All proceeds will benefit 8th grade trip.

Click here to sign up to volunteer for the Car Wash. Volunteers must have completed CPS volunteer approval process.
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Don't Forget to Sync Your Google Calendar

8/20/2019

 
As we begin the new school year and your child(ren) start a new grade, don't forget to update your Google Calendar. It is important to subscribe to grade level calendars to view specific events and activities.
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Follow the steps below to add all or specific calendars to your Google Calendar:

1. Click the + on the Waters School Calendar. You can find it on the website homepage or on the Calendar page.
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Homepage Calendar
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School Calendar Page
2. Check off any calendar(s) you would not wish to sync to your personal calendar. You will then need to click ADD ALL.

Please note that the selected calendars are recommended, as they have school wide events and activities.
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These are the recommended calendars to add in addition to grade level.
To delete previous grade calendars, you can just select the X next to the calendar name and unsubscribe.
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If you have any questions, contact Ms Aguilar.

Chaperones & Volunteers Require CPS Volunteer Approval

8/13/2019

 
Calling all Waters parents, visit CPS Parent U to become a qualified CPS volunteer. It's easy! Getting approved takes just 3 simple steps. However, the overall approval process takes time within CPS, so don't wait, take the first step by signing up today at cpsparentu.org. Once you complete this step, you'll receive an email from CPS asking you to show your ID in the Waters school office (step 2), after that, you'll receive another email from CPS indicating that you've been approved to chaperone on field trips and volunteer at Waters (step 3).

If you have any questions, please contact Hope Nichols.
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8th Grade Trip Fundraising Events

8/12/2019

 
Mark your calendars! Each year our 8th grade students have the opportunity to go on a multi-day field trip. These trips provide them with amazing learning opportunities and life-long memories. We want ALL Waters 8th grade students to be able to take part in this opportunity, so please support our 8th grade class by joining us at one of our upcoming fundraising events. Specific details and times for events to come.

  • Car Wash (Saturday, September 14th– 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) See flyer for details.
  • Family Dance (Friday Evening, September 20th)
  • Ultimate Ninjas Giveback Event (Saturday Morning, October 19th) Click here for tickets.
  • Popcorn Sales at Harvest Day (Friday, October 25th)
  • Mattress Sale (Saturday, November 16th)

 If you are interested in helping with these or any forthcoming fundraisers please fill out this Google Form.
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Kindergarten Meet and Greet

8/7/2019

 
Tuesday, August 27th –Last Names A-M 1:00 p.m., Last Names N-Z 2:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Classrooms


The start of the school year is just a few weeks away! We are excited to meet the new students entering Waters this school year. You and your child are invited to attend the Kindergarten Meet and Greet on Tuesday, August 27th. Last names beginning with A-M should arrive at 1:00 p.m. and last names N-Z should arrive at 2:00 p.m. 

This is also a great opportunity to drop off your child’s school supplies. 
Kindergarten Supplies List
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1st-8th Grade Teacher Meet and Greet

8/7/2019

 
Friday, August 30th – 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Parents and students of students entering 1st through 8th grade are invited to meet their new teachers Friday, August 30th. Drop by the school between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m and please use the main entrance. Students and parents can proceed to the students' new classroom and drop off any purchased school supplies.

Classroom assignments will be available in the incoming weeks.

Check out our Back to School page for School Supplies Lists.
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    Click here to subscribe to Green Notes, a biweekly email newsletter, put together by our school's fundraising group, WatersToday.  An edition of Green Notes comes out biweekly during the school year with the latest volunteer and fundraising information, and invitations to community events. 

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