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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Leonardo's Workshop After School Maker Camp

9/13/2019

 
Leonardo's Workshop, the Art Room Maker Camp at Waters, will begin in October. Students in third through fifth grade are eligible to participate.  Vets are students who have participated in Leonardo's workshop in the past. The Vets camp will meet on Thursdays.  Tyros are new participants. The Tyros camp will be held on Tuesdays. Mrs. Vecchioni will distribute enrollment forms to students in their classrooms during the third week of September  Please email Mrs. Vecchioni with any questions at alvecchioni@cps.edu. For more information about Leonardo's Workshop, please visit  http://mrsvecchionisartroom.com/blog/our-makerspace/

Thank you for your support!
Mrs. Vecchioni
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Picture Day is Coming Up

9/12/2019

 
Wednesday, September 25th
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School photos will be taken on Wednesday, September 25th. The order forms will be sent home by the end of this week. Click here if you would like to order online.
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Little Big Night - 8th Grade Family Dance Fundraiser

9/11/2019

 
Friday, September 20th
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Hot Dog & Taco Sale– Annex
6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Dance & Raffle– Waters Gym

​All are invited to attend Little Big Night that is now an 8th Grade Family Dance Fundraiser.  All proceeds will benefit the 8th grade Spring 2020 field trip.  We will have hot dog and taco sales in the Annex starting at 6pm-7pm. Then dance begins at 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Entrance for dance will be through the Annex doors.  Come enjoy some food, stay for the dance and we hope you get lucky with some raffle prizes!  Do not miss this Friday night fun with the whole family!    

See flyer for more details.

If you have any questions email Elvia Heneghan.
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Join Us for Curriculum Night

9/10/2019

 
Wednesday, September 25th
6:00 p.m. for New Families – Water Gym
6:45 p.m. fore Returning Families– Classrooms

New families are invited to the Gym at 6:00 p.m. for a special presentation and returning families may arrive at 6:45 p.m. and go directly to their child(ren)'s classroom. Please enter through the main entrance doors. No children are permitted to attend.
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Meet the Teachers: Diverse Learner Faculty

9/10/2019

 
Tuesday, October 1st – 6:00 p.m.
Room 212
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All are welcome to attend this informal event to meet the Diverse Learner (special education) team. Parents of students who are, or will be, working with Diverse Learner teachers are especially encouraged to attend.  


Please RSVP by emailing Melissa McGowan or Kelli Landes.
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Join Us for the First Local School Council Meeting of the New Year!

9/10/2019

 
Tuesday, September 17th – 4 p.m.
Waters Gym

Please join us for our first Local School Council meeting of the new year! The LSC is your representation within the school system, with a focus on oversight of the school’s 2 year strategic plan, the CIWP (Continuous Improvement Work Plan, which is up for edits and renewal in Spring of 2020), the budget, and principal evaluation. These meetings are a great insight into the workings of the school.


Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 17th at 4pm in the gym (enter through the main doors).  We tentatively have a special presentation on the new annex by the Public Building Commission.

For 
questions, email Jason Rieger.
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Welcome Back to School Celebration - Celebracion de bienvenida a la escuela

9/10/2019

 
Saturday, September 28th – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Waters Garden

Multicultural Potluck at the Garden.
Food bring people together! So, please join us with the best dish that represents your culture!
We promise music, food, garden activities and fun!
EVERYONE is WELCOME! Can't wait to meet you!


Comida Multicultural Compartida en el Jardin.
La comida une a las personas, así que acompañamos con el platillo que mejor represente a tu cultura. 
Tendremos música, comida, actividades de jardín y diversión. 
TODOS son BIENVENIDOS! Tenemos muchas ganas de conocerte!

​If you have any questions, please email Alicia Mayorca.
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Sign Up for After School Classes at Waters

9/10/2019

 
Did you know Right at School offers a variety of after-school classes? Register now, classes start 9/16 and the registration deadline is 9/29/19.

Visit the Right at School Waters website to view Fall 2019 electives and to register.

If you have any questions, contact Chris Dino.
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Boys Soccer Tryouts

9/6/2019

 
Tuesday, September 10th
5th & 6th – 3:20 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

7th & 8th – 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Boys soccer tryouts are this Tuesday, September 10th.  5th & 6th grade will tryout from 3:30 until 4:15. 7th & 8th grade will tryout from 4:15-5:00. All athletes should bring proper attire and shin guards (if they have them) for tryouts. 
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September Breakfast and Lunch Menus

9/4/2019

 
Here are out September breakfast menu and lunch menu for Waters School.

If you have questions, please email our lunch manager Mark Williams.
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