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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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Girls Computer Science Camps

11/16/2017

 
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Lane Tech AspireIT Spring Program
February through April 2018 – Lane Tech College Prep
Lane Tech is hosting a Saturday workshop series for 4th-8th grade girls interested in programming and robotics. The program is run and taught by Lane Tech students, and the $75 fee covers snacks, lunch, materials and t-shirts. Register

Girls Who Code Summer Programs
July and August 2018
Registration is open for several Girls Who Code summer programs, ages 10-18, on the DePaul University campus. Full scholarships and early bird pricing are available. Girls Who Code is one of the largest programs nationwide for getting girls involved with computer science; see their website for clubs and other ways to get girls engaged with computer science. Register

Action-packed LSC Meeting!

11/15/2017

 
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November Meeting Presentations Available Online
Many staff, parents, children and even the network 2 chief were in attendance at last night's meeting. Thanks to all the staff and especially the instructional leadership team for their vision on our continuous school improvement! While official minutes will not be available until approved at the next meeting, the presentations are posted for those who could not make it to the meeting. Please contact waterslsc@gmail.com with any questions or comments.

Artists as Alchemists in the Fall Visual Arts Show

11/12/2017

 
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First Semester Annual All-School Visual Arts Exhibit
Friday, December 15 – Waters 1st Floor 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Join us for this semester's visual arts exhibit: Artists As Alchemists – Makers, Transformers, Game Changers, art inspired by Paul Gauguin and Polynesian Art Forms. We'll have 600+ artworks, student docents, scavenger hunts, special guests, fun art prizes and more! More details to follow. Questions, email Ms. Vecchioni.





Boys Wildcat Hoops

11/11/2017

 
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Boys Basketball Tryouts
Monday, November 13 – Waters Gym 3:15-4:45 p.m. 

Boys basketball tryouts will be held this Monday, November 13. 5th/6th will try out from 3:15-4:00 and 7th/8th will immediately follow from 4:00-4:45. Please make sure your child has gym shoes, shorts, and a t-shirt for the tryouts. Go Wildcats! Questions? Email fourth grade teacher Mr. Orlov.

CPS Welcomes Puerto Rican Families

11/11/2017

 
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Chicago Public Schools has released an open letter to Puerto Rican families displaced by  Hurricane Maria, welcoming them to CPS and listing many services in place to help them. Read the letter.

Annual Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit

11/11/2017

 
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Circle of Life and Waters School Parent Ofrenda
Thursday, November 2 through Friday, November 17 – First Floor Community Space

Each year our students commemorate el Dia de los Muertos with artwork on display in the lobby near the fish tank. Waters parents contribute by creating a family ofrenda as well. Please stop by to see the festive display. 

School Rating and School Improvement Update

11/10/2017

 
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Monthly LSC Meeting Next Week
Tuesday, November 14 – Waters Elementary 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Please join the members of our Local School Council next week for our regular public meeting. Hear about the latest school ratings, new curriculum resources and strategies from our staff, along with all of the regular reports, too. Questions and comments can be emailed to Waters LSC.

Fast Break to NBL Tryouts

11/5/2017

 
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Fifth Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts
Wednesday, November 8 – Waters Elementary 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Calling all 5th grade girls! Try out for the Northside Basketball League (NBL). This is not the 5th/6th grade girls Waters team, but an additional team for 5th grade girls. Ten girls will make the team. Practices will be at Waters on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Game times and locations are to be determined. The season runs from January until March 2018. Coaches are Sandi Barlow and Brian Rangal. Questions, email Sandi Barlow.




Questions Answered with Two Principals

11/5/2017

 
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Coffee with Crespo
Tuesday, November 14 – 
Amundsen High School 8:45 a.m.
Join Principal Pavichevich and Principal Crespo at this month's Coffee with Crespo, which will be held at Amundsen High School. Learn all about our local neighborhood schools and have your questions answered. To attend, 
please register.
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This is a private tour of Amundsen High School for Waters families. It's a great chance to ask Principal P. and her staff your questions. It's also an opportunity to be at school when classes are in session and see how an actual day at Amundsen looks. Middle School (6,7,8th grade) students may attend with their parents and not be marked absent. This opportunity is open for parents from any grade level. Curious about Amundsen High School?
Sign up for this event. Questions, email Melissa McGowan.

Got Hoop Dreams?

11/5/2017

 
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Fourth Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts
Thursday, November 9 – 
Waters Gym After School

Come try out for Waters' entry into the Northside Basketball League that starts in January. Final rosters must be submitted by November 15. Questions, email K.C. Johnson.



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