Thanks to all of you who answered our questionnaires. We received an overwhelmingly positive response, and a large percentage of you told us you want to participate. We're ready for you! Here are some ways we need people to particpate: 1. FUNDRAISING Waters Today has been researching and implementing several avenues for raising funds that cost you nothing so please help out: A) UPromise Waters Elementary is one of five schools nationwide to receive dedicated support in a new program sponsored by U Promise. Save money for your family for college by signing up for free at: www.upromise.com/schools and selecting Waters Elementary as your school (use zip code 60625 for the school lookup). You will automatically raise money by shopping at Jewel, Dominick’s, CVS, Exxon, Mobil and shopping online through the Upromise website at 450 retailers such as Target, Sears, Dell, the Gap, etc. If you are already a Upromise member please add Waters as your school. B) TARGET Red Card If you have a Target Red Card, please go to www.target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 and add Waters Elementary (school id 45994), Waters receives 1% of all Target purchases C) BoxTops4Schools Waters is collecting BoxTops4Schools which are on General Mills, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Kleenex, Ziploc and many other products. Please drop these items (if you have them) off at Waters to help them raise additional funds. There is a labeled box in the main hallway of the school. D) Kemps Nickels for Schools Collect your Kemps gallon jug milk caps (they say 5¢ for Schools on them). Write us at info@waterstoday.org to let us know you have them. We can arrange a drop-point. 2. TOT TUESDAYS or STORTYTIME Although we do have a slew of regulars, we all get way-laid now and then and it is nice to have new people get involved in overseeing Tot Tuesdays for a day, or taking up a Storytime Activity. Please email us at info@waterstoday.org if you are interested in either of these activities. 3. SPREAD THE WORD Talk to your neighbors, your co-workers, or someone you meet at the park about Waters. Let them know about the exciting things happening at Waters and encourage them to check it out for themselves. 4. DONATIONS As always, your tax deductible cash / check / credit card donations are welcome. You can donate money to the continued improvements at Waters by mailing a check to Waters Today, 2735 W. Windsor, Chicago, IL 60625.