Wednesday, November 14  - 7 - 11 p.m.  
Mrs. Murphy's & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 North Lincoln Avenue 
Join us at Mrs Murphy's & Sons to celebrate the funds raised during our Pledge Drive! This complimentary event includes beer & wine (until it runs out)  appetizers and a cash bar.  
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Thank you for helping Waters Grow! 

Wednesday, November 14, 12 to 3 p.m. – Waters Annex
Preparations for a potluck lunch are taking off and we hope you will join us! Waters parents are providing lunch for the teachers and staff on Parent-Teacher Conference Day, Wednesday, November 14, to say thank you for all their hard work.

Sign up to drop off a dish between noon and 2:45 p.m. There is access to a refrigerator for cold dishes and outlets are available for crock-pots. Please label your dish on the bottom to make sure you get it back or bring your treat on a recyclable plate with recyclable utensil that will not need to be returned. Food labels and sharpies will be on hand for you to write the name of your dish and any allergens such as milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, soy, wheat and seafood. ​

Want to throw in a few bucks for the meal instead of bringing a dish? Click the Monetary Contributions button in the sign up slot to send money.

Questions? Please email Robin Maclin.

Ends Friday, November 9, midnight
Donate to the Waters Pledge Drive now through Friday, November 9 at midnight and be entered for a chance to win a family photography session with Leah Rieger Photography! The winner will work with Leah to schedule a session at a mutually convenient time and place. (Contact her about holiday photo shoot availability!) Get ready to smile ... and help Waters grow!

Tuesday, November 6, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Lou Malnati’s Lincoln Square
Make it a pizza night! Lou Malnati’s will donate 20% of total sales to WatersToday from every order received from dine-in, carryout or delivery. MUST MENTION WATERS FUNDRAISER AT TIME OF ORDER. No online orders.

Harvest Day in the Garden
Friday, October 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Sign Up to Help
On this special day, parent volunteers can work with children from Kinder through 3rd grade on a variety of Harvest Day activities including:

• Picking pumpkins
• Picking and roasting potatoes
• Zoo animal station
• Face painting 

Day of the Dead Celebration 
Thursday, November 1, Sign Up to Help
Help is needed starting the week of October 29. On Monday, we will hang paper throughout the hallways as background for the artwork. We will hang the student art on Wednesday, October 31 after the Halloween parade. If you are planning on coming to the parade, please consider staying after to help.

​Questions? Please contact our volunteer coordinators.

Sunday, October 28, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Queen of Angels Parish
Join the Cub Scouts Pack 3894 for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser in the church basement. The Pack will also run a silent auction and bake sale during breakfast.

Adults $8. Children (12 and under) and Seniors $6.

Questions? Please contact Charles Marsh.

There is a lot going on at Waters this fall, and whether you are new to the school or skilled at public school volunteering, we need you! Please take a look at our volunteer opportunities and let us know if you would like to help.

Volunteer Positions
Book Fair Help: We are in need of a volunteer to serve as book fair co-chair, alongside Hilary Prosser, who is able to devote approximately 3 to 4 hours of time leading up to the book fair and a significant amount of time during the week of the fair. Tasks include implementing and tracking All For Books campaign, developing and distributing book fair materials, set up, tear down and working the fair with Hilary. Waters currently has two fairs scheduled during the year: the fall fair is tentatively scheduled for November 28 to December 1 and the spring fair is tentatively scheduled for the end of May. Ideally, Hilary is looking for a co-chair to help run both. The book fair always comes and goes so quickly! The kids love it and it is so fun to see the excitement first hand. Also, it is a great opportunity to interact with Waters staff and families. If interested, please email WatersToday volunteer coordinators.

Boys Soccer Coach: We are need of a coach or coaches for 5th/6th and 7th/8th boys soccer. The season usually runs from the end of September to late October/early November and games take place once to twice a week, Monday through Thursday after school. Home games are played on Waters' field, and the team carpools to all away games. For more information, email Mr. Orlov or the volunteer coordinators.

Circle of Help: This program provides a service for Waters Elementary families in need of support. Circle of Help aims to alleviate the stress of financial hardship on students and their family members by offering assistance through community aid. We are in need of individuals to assist in organizing, compiling and delivering supplies. This is a program that provides school supplies, coats, boots, food and any other item necessary to ensure that Waters students can focus on their education. It is a small time commitment, usually 1 to 2 hours per month, but has a lasting impact for our students and their families. If interested, email the volunteer coordinators.

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Volunteers for Upcoming Events
Picture Day – September 26: The school needs help organizing the students as they take their pictures. Sign up to volunteer at picture day.

Waters Golf Outing – September 30, Robert Black Golf Course, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: We need help registering players, driving the beverage cart, and helping with the raffle and lunch. Sign up to help at the golf event.

Harvest Day – October 26: Help K-3rd graders as they “pick” pumpkins in the garden, visit the petting zoo, and have their face painted at one of their favorite events of the year! Save the date and stay tuned for a volunteer sign-up sheet!

For additional information about any of these opportunities, please email WatersToday volunteer coordinators Vanessa Summer and Hope Nichols. Thanks for being a member of our community!

Thursday, September 27, 5:30 to 8 p.m. – Kendra Scott
Please join us for sips, sweets and jewels in our back to school kickoff event at Kendra Scott, 3426 N Southport Ave. Waters will receive 20% of the evening's proceeds! If you are unable to make it, phone orders are welcome throughout the day. Call Kendra Scott Southport, (708) 669-0230.

Thank you to everyone who purchased school supplies through Yubbler. We had 55% participation, up from 49% last year and will receive $3400 in profit sharing. We also raised $750 for the Circle of Help thanks to your generous donations. A note of gratitude to Amy Straky who coordinated
​Yubbler this year.