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4540 N. Campbell Ave. Chicago, IL 60625  (773)534-5090 
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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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Ready for Your Closeup

10/31/2017

 
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School Photo Retakes
Thursday, November 2

Picture retakes will be taken on Thursday for those who need them. If you would like your child to have their school photo taken Thursday, please let their homeroom teacher know. 

Waters Fall Fundraising and More

10/29/2017

 
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WatersToday Public Meeting
Thursday, November 2 – Waters Annex 6:00 p.m.
We're in the middle of the Pledge Drive and this is a great time to find out how you can get involved and help raise money for Waters! WatersToday funds the Ecology program, half the music program, organizes volunteers for school activities and much more. Join us at our public meeting this Thursday in the Annex at 6:00 p.m.

Get Step-by-step Guides to CPS

10/29/2017

 
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GoCPS Guides and Application Instructions
Online

GoCPS step-by-step instructions (English & Spanish) on how to complete the application for all CPS or Charter high schools and CPS elementary schools (including neighborhood, academic centers, gifted, magnet, etc.) are available for download from Waters' Virtual Backpack. For detailed information on the application process, visit Go.CPS.edu.

Got Box Tops? Send Them Now!

10/23/2017

 
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Box Tops for Education Deadline
Due Now – Drop Off at Office

Send in your box tops this week! The 2017 Box Tops for Education are set to expire soon. Let's see how many we can get in over the next few days! Questions, please email Julie Serilla.

Check Out 15+ High Schools at Fair

10/22/2017

 
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Upcoming High School Fair at NPES
Thursday, October 26 – North Park Elementary School 6:00-8:00 p.m.

North Park Elementary School, 2017 W. Montrose, is hosting a high school fair for 6th to 8th grade students and families. Parochial, private and public high schools will be represented including Amundsen, ChiArts, Disney II, St. Patrick's, DePaul College Prep, Bennett Day School, Lincoln Park, Jones, Senn, Loyola, Notre Dame, Alcott STEAM, St. Ignatius, Lakeview and GCE Lab. Questions, email Kim Smith.

Wildcat Runners Make City Championships

10/21/2017

 
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Cross Country City Championships
Saturday, October 28 – 
Washington Park starting at 11:25 a.m.

Congratulations to the Waters Cross Country team on a successful season! While the team didn't qualify, every runner demonstrated so much improvement from the beginning of the season to the last meet. We would like to congratulate the following runners who qualified for City Championships:
  • Cece Barlow
  • Emmitt Singer
  • Nate Bjurstrom

The City Championships meet will take place on Saturday, October 28, at Washington Park, 5700 S. Russell Drive. The schedule is as follows:
11:25 a.m. Girls 5/6th 1 Mile
11:40 a.m. Boys 5/6th 1 Mile
12:20 p.m. Boys 7/8th 1.5 Miles

Please come to cheer on our runners!


How to Help on Ecology Field Trips

10/21/2017

 
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Mighty Acorns Volunteer Workshops
Monday, October 23 – Conference Room 8:15-9:15 a.m.

Mr. Leki invites you to a workshop that explains the role volunteers play in guiding groups of children through wild places. He will explain the basic structure of a Mighty Acorns adventure and how the volunteer's role fits so snugly with our school's vision of a learning community. This invitation is especially intended for the new 3rd grade cohort, but all are invited to attend. Coffee and tea will be provided. Questions, email Mr. Leki.


Join Waters Dia de los Muertos Tradition

10/21/2017

 
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Papel Picado Workshop
Friday, October 27 – 
Art Room 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Families are invited to create handmade papel picado for our upcoming Día de los Muertos Pop-Up Gallery and Parent Ofrenda. All students, kindergarten through eighth grade, are invited to attend with their parents. This is a free activity to experience a beloved Waters School tradition and make a folk art favorite from Mexico. If you are interested in participating in the workshop, stop by the art room after school next Friday!
Any questions? Please email Mrs. Vecchioni.
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Fall GROW Events at Our Local High Schools

10/21/2017

 
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High School Open Houses
Saturday, October 28 – Lake View 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 4 – Amundsen 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Come experience all things Lake View and Amundsen! GROWCommunity presents upcoming Open Houses at Amundsen High School and Lake View High School and other fall activities at these high schools. 

Northcenter High School Fair
Thursday, October 12 – Lake View High School 4:30-7:30 p.m.
(Limited lot parking. Street parking available. Public transportation use is encouraged.)
Visit with area Chicago public and private high schools regarding high school admission for the 2018-2019 school year. A great chance to speak directly with representatives from your child’s future school. This is a great opportunity to visit Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland. Plus both Amundsen and Lake View are exhibitors. Contact your school counselor for more information.

GROWCommunity Neighborhood High Schools Community Gardens Event
Saturday, October 21 – Lake View High School 9:30-11:30 a.m., Amundsen High School 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Get involved with your neighborhood school community and learn more about your local high schools. We’ll be planning and planting small community gardens at both high schools. Kids of all ages and families welcome. Apple cider, treats and free fall activities!  RSVP appreciated, but not required. Find out more.

Volunteer at Harvest Day Next Week

10/17/2017

 
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Harvest Day Volunteer Sign-up is Open
Friday, October 27 – Waters Garden and Patio 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Harvest Day volunteers are needed! On Friday, October 27, kindergarten through 2nd grade heads to the garden for this fun annual event, with 3rd graders visiting the petting zoo only. We're looking for volunteers to help with setup and cleanup, face painting, potato roasting, and walking through the garden and petting zoo with the students. Sign up to volunteer!

Check the Harvest Day schedule to see where each class will be during the festivities.

Questions, email the WatersToday Volunteer Team.

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