Waters Elementary
4540 N. Campbell Ave. Chicago, IL 60625  (773)534-5090 
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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Letter Regarding Preschool and Sibling Enrollment

11/12/2019

 
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LSC Election Kick Off

11/12/2019

 
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Volunteer for Scholastic Book Fair!

11/12/2019

 
The Scholastic Book Fair happens from December 4th to 7th. It will be open to all classes during the school day. The Book Fair will also be open 10am-3pm during the Holiday Maker Fair on Saturday, December 7th.

We need volunteers to help setup, man the Book Fair, or help cleanup. Can you spare an hour or two to help great kids find great books? Signup.
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Donate Your Change and Give Books!

11/12/2019

 
The Scholastic Book Fair is COMING SOON to Waters Elementary School. Prior to the fair, our school will raise funds through a coin collection program called ALL FOR BOOKS. The funds collected will be used to purchase books for Waters students in need during the book fair and donate to community organizations that are in need of books such as Circle of Help. 

Information will be coming home with students this week. 

We will be collecting change through November 22! 

The more change we collect, the more books we can give!
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Please join us for our next Local School Council meeting!

11/12/2019

 
Tuesday, November 19th, 4:00 p.m. 
Waters Gym


This Tuesday, November 19th at 4pm, we will have our next Local School Council meeting in the Water's gym. Please enter through the main school doors.

We will have a special presentation from Alex Enarson, designer and lead builder of the nature playspace we are looking to install to replace the playground we are losing with the new annex. He will present illustrations of what we can look forward too and answer questions about the project.
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Just Get Sleep, Waters!

11/3/2019

 
Saturday, November 16th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Waters Gym


On Saturday, November 16th (10am-5pm) Waters Elementary will host its 2nd mattress sale in the gym!  This year, proceeds will benefit 8th grade field trip.

Try out mattresses from world class brands such as Tempur-pedic, Beautyrest and Simmons on display. 

Prices will all be up to 50% lower than at local retail stores. will receive up to $800 from every mattress purchased! 

ALL sizes and styles will be available. Order your mattress that day and it will be ready for "white glove" delivery to your bedroom in approximately 2 weeks. Mattress removal is available for a minimal fee.

If you need a mattress but can't make the event or have any additional questions, please contact our Just Get Sleep partner Parker Boveroux at pboveroux16@gmail.com or 312-286-6580.

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Email Elvia Heneghan for more details.
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Harvest Day Rescheduled

11/3/2019

 
Thursday, November 7th

We have decided to reschedule Harvest Day to Thursday, November 7, 2019.  This event takes place 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. Volunteer coordinators will follow-up with current volunteers that have already signed up to help on original date.

For more information email Elvia Heneghan.
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