Blog Posts

LSC Meeting: September 2021

9/18/2021

Tuesday, September 21 · 4:30 – 6:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/enx-qhck-xqw
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 262-448-6179‬ PIN: ‪541 289 089‬#

Click here to view agenda.

Navigating the High School Process for Students with IEPs

9/16/2021

[Postponed] Thursday, October 7 · 6:00 – 7:00pm

The high school process can be overwhelming, and more so for a student with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Join us for this special session for parents of diverse learners about to embark on the high school admissions journey to learn more about the process and how students with IEPs are impacted.

Contact Kelandes@gmail.com to RSVP.

DILT Meeting: State of Special Education at Waters

9/16/2021

Wednesday, September 29 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dcs-jrbi-xmd

This will be a general overview of what's been going on with special education and diverse learners here at Waters -- What's the same, what's changed, and what we're working on.

Contact Kelandes@gmail.com to RSVP.

Virtual Curriculum Night- Google Meet Links

9/14/2021

Click here to access Google Meet Links.

Picture Day is Coming!

9/7/2021

Wednesday, September 22

School yearbook photos will be taken on Wednesday, September 22. Pictures will start at 8:30 a.m. and go until about 12:00 or 12:30 p.m. (based on previous years). The school photo forms were sent home last week. You can preview styles here.

To order online visit https://inter-state.com/order.
Use order code: 62220RB
*Pay online with your debit car, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Picture Day Tips- The Outfit

As you view the styles, make sure the outfit will complement the colors.
Avoid shirts with large words and logos. Layered clothing, solid colors, or patterns look best!
Make sure you and your child both love the outfit! They will be more confident and relaxed for the photo.

BAC Organizational Meeting

9/7/2021

Friday, September 17 · 8:30 – 10:00am
Waters Cafeteria

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Waters Student named one of the Top 300 MASTERS!

9/7/2021

Congratulations to 8th grader, Simone Greicius! SImone has been named one of the Top 300 MASTERS in the 2021 Broadcom MASTERS®, a program of Society for Science. This honor places Simone among a select group of 300 MASTERS named from 1,841 entrants throughout the United States. Broadcom MASTERS is the premier STEM competition for middle school students. Only two projects from Illinois placed in this elite group! Simone’s project will move on to compete in the finalist stage this September.

Simone will receive a prize package worth $125 from DoD STEM! Her project sponsor, Mrs. Ballasch, will receive a one-year digital subscription to Science News magazine for the classroom, and a special edition booklet of Science News for Students Invention and Innovation articles courtesy of The Lemelson Foundation.

To see a complete list of the 2021 Top 300 MASTERS and learn more about the program, please visit: https://www.societyforscience.org/broadcom-masters/2021-top-300-masters/.

Way to go Simone!

Girls Volleyball Tryouts

9/5/2021

Wednesday, September 8 · 3:20 – 5:00pm
Waters Gym

Girls volleyball tryouts will be held on Wednesday, September 8. 5th/6th grade will tryout from 3:15 - 4:15. 7th/8th grade will tryout from 4:15-5:00. Please have your child go straight to the gym after school. They should have a t-shirt, gym shoes, and kneepads if they have them. Please contact Mr. Orlov (bmorlov@cps.edu) or Ms. Walsh (slwalsh2@cps.edu) if you have any questions. Go Wildcats!