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Thank You for Supporting Our Art Show!

12/17/2017

Artists as Alchemists: Makers, Transformers and Game Changers
December 15, 2017-January 16, 2018 – Waters 1st Floor
A TREMENDOUS thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy to make our first semester art show, Artists as Alchemists: Makers, Transformers and Game Changers, such a success! It truly takes a village to make it all happen and your dedication, time and support is appreciated.
Thank you also to the Aloha Center Chicago for sharing their beautiful tradition of Polynesian art forms alive today in our own neighborhood. Kudos to our Waters School alumni family Lani, Hinano and Kamae! Thank you to our amazing docents, hands-on demonstration crew and all the artists who participated in our scavenger hunt. More than 60 scavenger hunts were completed and all 200 leis were distributed.
Our exhibit will be up until the second week in January. Please stop by and see the show! Aloha, Mrs. Vecchioni

Principal Evaluation Survey: New Deadline

12/17/2017

LSC Conducts Online Survey
New Deadline: Sunday, December 31, 2017
Please note the deadline has been moved up for this survey! The Local School Council Principal Evaluation Committee invites parents and community members to complete the principal feedback survey. This online survey is anonymous, and will be used alongside several other sources of data to inform the committee as they compile Ms. Crespo's annual performance review. In previous years, the survey was distributed in the spring, but due to the deadlines associated with the end-of-contract evaluation process, we're conducting the survey early this year. We will not be distributing another survey in spring 2018.

If you haven't done so already, we invite you to fill out the parent/community principal evaluation survey by December 31. Learn more about the process here and contact Waters LSC with any questions.

Cops & Kids Chess Tournament

12/16/2017

Waters Chess Team Competes at Chicago Police Headquarters
Last week the Waters Chess Team participated in its first Cops & Kids chess tournament playing with and against Chicago police officers. This event is part of a joint initiative between the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Public Schools to promote community relations. The officers practice with the teams on a weekly basis and also provide practical advice on students' concerns within their neighborhoods. The next event will be in May 2018.

Get Into the Holiday Spirit!

12/11/2017

Waters Holiday Spirit Week
Monday, December 18 - Friday, December 22
Next week Waters students can celebrate the season and the last week of school before the break with a Holiday Spirit Week. Here's the schedule:

Monday: International Holiday PJs Day
Tuesday: Holiday Sock Day
Wednesday: Ugly Sweater Day
Thursday: Holiday Hat Day
Friday: Mistletoe Day (share a smile, hug or holiday handshake)

Questions, email Ms. Garcia.

Monthly LSC Meeting: Curriculum Updates

12/10/2017

Tuesday, December 12 – Waters 6:00-7:30 p.m.
The Local School Council (LSC) will hold its monthly meeting this Tuesday, including special reports on both our diverse learner program, the Dyson grant for our STEAM initiative, and Google Hangout. As always this is a public meeting and all are welcome (agenda, contact)!

Sewer Replacement Project Street Closure

12/10/2017

Daily Closure of Wilson Avenue at Claremont
Starts Monday, December 11
An update from Alderman Pawar's office: The lane reduction on Western Avenue at Eastwood will be returned to normal on Monday morning. Once Western traffic controls are removed, crews will begin work at the intersection of Wilson and Claremont for the new sewer structures. Full closure of Wilson will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday until work is completed – approximately five to seven working days. Please plan your travel accordingly around this closure.

Artists as Alchemists: Makers, Transformers and Game Changers

12/8/2017

First Semester Annual K-8 Visual Art Exhibit, Inspired by Paul Gauguin and Polynesian Art Forms
December 15 – Waters Main Lobby 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Special Performances by The Aloha Center Chicago at 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. (Bring your hula and ukulele!)
Waters Fine Arts School artists are celebrating the experimentation of Paul Gauguin, and the traditional Polynesian art forms that inspired him in Tahiti, with our annual first semester visual art exhibit opening! All students (K-8) who are currently in visual art will show artworks in our exhibit and will act as docents (exhibit guides/experts) for the event. Please Note: Students can be docents without RSVP. All Waters School students are invited to attend the opening and participate in our Artists as Alchemists Scavenger Hunt. All students who complete scavenger hunt entries are eligible to win fun art prizes!

Come and join us for 15 minutes or an hour – it’s up to you! We look forward to seeing you! Aloha, Mrs. Vecchioni

Donate Used Goods and Help Waters Families

12/7/2017

Waters Partnership with Family Tree Resale
Ongoing – Family Tree Resale
Donate any used items, clothing, toys, ANYTHING to Family Tree Resale, 5066 N. Lincoln, and Waters families in need will receive vouchers good toward shopping for items. This is a great way to help your community in an easy and fun way! Questions, please email info@familytreeresale.com.

Celebrate the Season at the Waters Holiday Show

12/3/2017

Holiday Performance Schedule
Wednesday, December 20 – Waters Gym 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8
Thursday, December 21 – Waters Gym 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and Choir
Season's greetings! Join us as we celebrate the magical holiday season with a show dedicated to our global community, "Holiday Celebrations Around the World." All grade levels will perform and students also will display artwork in the auditorium dedicated to their classroom's celebration. Please note the schedule above as specific grades perform each day. We are excited to showcase our awesome kids and to celebrate our planet! If you have any questions regarding your child's performance, please reach out to their teacher or Mr. Bradford.

STEM Science Project Judges Needed

12/1/2017

2017 STEM Exhibition
Friday, December 8 – Waters Elementary Gym 8:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
The 2017 STEM Exhibition (formerly Science Fair) takes place on Friday, December 8. We are looking for volunteers to judge the middle school students' projects. You don't need to have a science background to participate. Many judges are needed, as each project must be judged three times to qualify for the next competitive step: the City STEM Exhibition. Sign up to help. Thanks for giving our middle schoolers the opportunity to show you what they've learned! For more information email Ms. Ballasch, Science Fair Coordinator.

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