Waters Elementary School provides an inclusive and caring environment for Pre-K through Eighth Grade students by focusing on cultural, artistic, and ecological connectedness. 

Click here to apply to be a Level 1 or Level 2 parent volunteer at Waters!

What is the application process?
  1. Go online using the above link to register or register in the system.
  2. Complete your for Level 1 or Level 2 volunteer application.
  3. For BOTH Level 1 OR Level 2 applicants-Bring your ID to the office and have Ms. Mendez scan it for Level 2 approval. If you are only volunteering for Level 2 then this is all you need to do.
  4. If you are applying for Level 1, your Level 2 application will trigger an email for further TB testing and fingerprinting information. It will have documents to fill out with more instructions. Make sure to get your fingerprinting/background check done. Once you complete your TB testing (if necessary-only done every 2 years) and Required Volunteer Training send the paperwork to the CPS volunteer email-[email protected].

What's the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?

Level 1 is the highest level of volunteering. As part of the application process, you will receive an email asking you to complete a background check, submit TB test results that are less than two years old, and complete the mandatory training online. CPS will cover the cost of the background check, which can take up to 30 business days to clear. CPS does not cover the cost of the TB test. 
Examples of Level 1 Volunteer Activities:
Overnight field trip chaperones, Mentors, Tutors, Coaches, Non-supervised classroom assistants, non-supervised day field trip chaperones (taking a group of students away from the line of sight of CPS employees)
Level 2 is the basic volunteer level. Level II volunteers must remain within the line of sight of a full-time employee at all times and cannot exceed the number of hours allowed per week. Prospective volunteers are checked through a registry name check and cleared within 72 hours of the school’s approval.
Examples of Level 2 Volunteer Activities:
Supervised day field trip chaperones (must be within the line of sight of a CPS employee at all times), Assistants in schools with administrative duties, Other volunteer activities in contact with students while supervised.
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Volunteer approval is valid for one school year. Volunteers who plan to return for the following school year must log in to their volunteer online account as a returning volunteer on or after July 1 to renew their application.
Pay your student fees through Aspen!
  1. Log In: Go to aspen.cps.edu using your parent account credentials.
  2. Navigate: Click the Family top tab, then select the Transactions side-tab.
  3. View Fees: Click on the Fees sub-tab to see outstanding charges.
  4. Pay: Click the "Pay Online" or "Make a Payment" button.
  5. Payment Method: Select credit card, debit card, or e-check. 
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