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Papel Picado Family Workshop

10/16/2019

Friday, November 25th, 3:15 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Waters Art Room (Please enter from Garden Patio)

All 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 for our school ofrenda. If you are interested in participating in the workshop, stop by the art room after school on Harvest Day (10/25/19)!

Any questions? Please email Mrs. Vecchioni.

GROW Community High School Fair

10/14/2019

Wednesday, October 30th, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Lake View High School– 4015 North Ashland Avenue

Visit with carious public and private high schools to learn more regarding admission for the 2020-2021 school year!

View flyer for more information.

Global Cardboard Challenge Update

10/13/2019

Happy Fall!

The STEAM Team has been working on autumn dates for one of our favorite traditions at Waters School---our Global Cardboard Challenge Day (inspired by Cain's Arcade*). Due to many fabulous school events, family weekends and holidays, Saturdays are quite booked the next few months in the Waters School Community.

We have decided to move our Global Cardboard Challenge to later in the school year. It will be an all-school culminating activity for our STEAM Week (dates to follow).

Start saving your cardboard now... :)

Thank you for your support,
The STEAM Team

*If you have not seen this amazing video short, please check it out: Caine's Arcade

Ultimate Ninjas Fundraiser

10/11/2019

Saturday, October 19th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Ultimate Ninjas Chicago– 2915 West Montrose Avenue

Join us Saturday, October 19th for a fun open gym giveback event for Waters Elementary! For every ticket sold, one-third of the proceeds will be donated back to Waters Elementary School in support of the 8th grade 2020 Spring Field Trip. So mark your calendar and get your tickets today!

Coffee & Wreath Fundraiser

10/11/2019

We are thrilled to be kicking off a Coffee & Wreath Fundraiser on Friday, October 11, 2019 to benefit the 8th Graders on their Spring 2020 Field Trip! Coffee is from Passion House a local Chicago coffee roaster and Wreaths are from Browns Tree Farm in Michigan. The web sales last through Wednesday, October 30th. All orders can be picked up on 12/7/2019 at Waters Elementary from 10am-3pm.

And if you know someone that lives out of town or anyone not able to participate in the wreath & coffee fundraiser but would still like to support the 8th graders, then please follow the online link where anyone can make a cash donation.

Please contact Elvia Heneghan if you have any questions!

Mark Your Calendars for Harvest Day

10/9/2019

Mark your calendars, Harvest Day is back on Friday, October 25th during the school day. All Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade classes participate in this fun annual Fall festival. Activities include pumpkin patch, face painting, roasted potato feast with hot apple cider and storytelling in the garden, as well as a petting zoo -- with 3rd graders visiting the petting zoo as schedules and time permits. Schedule details and volunteer sign-up will be forthcoming. Contact Eliva Heneghan for more information.

CAPE Programs Still Have Openings!

10/9/2019

Sign up for one of our after school CAPE (Chicago Arts Partners in Education) classes!

Space is still available in the following programs:

Digital Photography Grades:3-6
Tuesdays and Thursdays (starting on Tuesday, October 1st)
Learn the ins and outs of digital cameras to create beautiful photographs! Photograph people, places, and objects and experiment with your camera to learn about stop motion animation, light painting, and so much more!
Taught by: CAPE artist Jessica Rodrigue and Waters teacher Mrs Ramos

Drama Grades: 3-5
Mondays and Wednesdays (starting Monday, September 30th)
Discover acting, movement, music, and learning about the wonderful ENVIRONMENT around you in this fun after school program!
Taught by: CAPE artist Sonja Moser and Waters teacher Mrs Johnson

Dark Star Orchestra Grades: 4-8
Wednesdays and Thursdays (starting on Wednesday, October 2nd)
This year we’re starting an all new and exciting orchestra where you will be able to play and experiment with musical instruments as well as build new ones to create our own musical sound.
Taught by: CAPE artist Nick Meryhew and Waters teacher Mr Bradford

Waters parents and grandparents can also join our CAPE Parent Art and ESL Class to in create art, ESL learning, and interact with the community. Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:20 a.m. to 10:20 p.m.

If you have any questions, please email the Mrs. Ramos.

Amundsen HS Let It Reign Fundraiser

10/7/2019

Thursday, October 10th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Alarmist Brewery 4055 West Peterson Avenue

Join us at our first-ever fundraising event sponsored by the Amundsen Parent Athletics Advisory Committee

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in advance, as well as at the door. Tickets include one “free beer” from our sponsor, Alarmist Brewery, as well as food from local restaurants.

Click the link below to buy your ticket or contribute at any time.

https://friendsofamundsen.ejoinme.org/Homecoming2019

Come share your love of sports and meet other like-minded parents and coaches, as we raise money for the Amundsen athletics program’s wish- list items.
All proceeds will be donated to Amundsen’s athletics programs.

You also will have an opportunity to speak directly to the Athletic Director and share your vision for Amundsen’s athletics programs. Your support and contributions are greatly appreciated.

Roosevelt High School Open House

10/4/2019

Saturday, October 26th 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Roosevelt High School– 3435 W. Wilson Avenue

See why Roosevelt is receiving so much buzz, and hear about their latest accomplishments! Join them for a Welcome Presentation, school tour, and attend breakout sessions tailored to your student's interests. You don't want to miss this! See why ROOSEVELT IS RISING!

See flyer for more information.

Rogers Park Parent University at Sullivan H.S.

10/3/2019

Parents, Community Members, And Interested Parties!

The CPA Family and Community Engagement in Education Department is pleased to tell you about their October programs at Rogers Park Parent University at Sullivan High School.

Please see below for information other upcoming events:

Country Financial will be presenting two workshops:
Budgeting on Friday, October 4, 11:00am-1:00pm
Risk Management on Friday, October 18, 11:00am-1:00pm
Both workshops will be followed by a free lunch

Country Financial is also sponsoring our PAC/PLN PUSH FOR ATTENDANCE CAMPAIGN
Every parent or community member who brings a new attendee to the PAC/PLN meeting, or to one of our workshops will receive a $5 gift card (Target, Subway, or Starbucks, while supplies last).

The first PAC/PLN (Parent Advisory Council / Parent Leadership Network) will be on Thursday, October 10th from 10:00am to 12:00pm.Followed by a free lunch.

They’ve got a great line up for the meeting:

Children and Family Benefits Unit – to answer questions about SNAP and Medicaid
A representative from Aramark to share information on the Kosher/Halal Pilot Program
Young Cultural Stewards, from the Chicago Park District engaging art, technology, and media
Title 1 “Getting up, running, and spending!”

Remember, bring a friend, and earn your $5 gift card!

And if that’s not enough:
Friday, October 11th
10:00am-12:00pm, join Chicago Police Officer Monique Giannoni as she discusses bullying prevention and response training.

Thursday, October 24th
9:30am-11:30am We’re bringing back Grant Writing! Learn through writing exercises and group activities about raising funds for your project. “This was the single most valuable class I have taken at Parent University” - 2019 participant.

See these flyers for additional details. (PAC/PLN Push for Attendance Campaign & Rogers Park Parent University at Sullivan High School)

For information, call Rogers Park Parent University at Sullivan HS at 773-534-2782

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