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 Wednesday, August 12 7 p.m.
Join the WatersToday Board for an open meeting to discuss fundraising and volunteer plans as we begin the new school year. This meeting will be held via Zoom. A link will be available here on the day of the meeting. As the outgoing president of WatersToday, I want to say a very special thanks to the Waters community for your enthusiastic participation with our kiddos' school during my term. Serving on the WatersToday board was both rewarding and collaborative, and I hope everyone that wants to get involved will enjoy working with the amazing parents here as much as I have! I want to welcome the incoming WatersToday board members and wish them continued success.
President, Kortney Moore Vice President, Hope Nichols Events Co-Chairs, Jaime Murphy & Sherry Mayberry Communications and Marketing Co-Chairs, Mary Gallery & Cara Sullivan Secretary, Jacqueline Gaines Treasurer Co-Chairs, Sam Kaune & Jesse Brannan Volunteer Co-Chairs, Maripa Abella & Poppy Brandes Staff Liason, Mrs. Vecchioni Thank you to the board members rolling off: Leah Rieger, Jen Davidson, Paul Reschke,and Carolyn Dean, for your hard work and giving so generously of your time and energy during your terms. Finally, thank you to all the parents and loved ones that have volunteered and given of their time this year. I hope you all have a safe and healthy summer doing good work! Jessie Novak Outgoing President, WatersToday  Thanks to the outstanding efforts and generous contributions of Waters families, friends, community members, local businesses and volunteers, WatersToday raised more than $215,000 this school year to support programs in the 2020-2021 school year! Fundraising Highlights
Where Your Donations Go The Waters Local School Council (LSC), which is an elected body, determines the allocation of funds raised by WatersToday. Here are just a few of the items your donation helps fund:
Learn more about WatersToday's fundraising activities. Questions? Want to get involved? Contact us.   Thank you to all of our parent volunteers, students and especially Ms. Vecchioni for her creativity and direction on our first Virtual Art Show! If you were unable to attend, you can view the presentation here. She will be sharing more 4Q final projects in the coming days so check back!
 Through June 26
Help WatersToday reflect on this school year and plan fundraising and volunteer efforts for the upcoming one by filling out this survey. We appreciate your feedback. Mrs. Bricker has shared some resources to help students and families talk about racism and current events.
A Starting Place https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4 Preparing yourself (Parents/Staff): Talking Race with Young Children - An excellent podcast from Sesame Studio and NPR’s Life Kit, featuring Beverly Daniel Tatum, an expert on child psychology, education, and race. What to Say to Kids When the News is Scary - Also from NPR's Life Kit, child development experts weigh in on how to approach the scary news kids might be absorbing right now. What is White Privilege, Really? - An important foundational learning resource for understanding that “white privilege is both a legacy and a cause of racism.” Beyond the Golden Rule - A longer read, but full of valuable information for parents on preventing and responding to prejudice. With the kids (to read and discuss together): Let's Talk about Race by Julius Lester The Colors of Us by Karen Katz A Kids Book about Racism by Jelani Memory(Read-Aloud Video) "Separate is Never Equal" by Duncan Tonatiuh available in Epic!  Join local Boy Scout 894 in their fundraising efforts by purchasing and donating Lou Malnati's vouchers for frozen deep dish pizza. These vouchers can be redeemed at any location and are good until the end of 2020. You can buy vouchers for yourself or gift the vouchers to the Friendship Center which works closely with Waters' Circle of Help to support families in need. Purchase or donate here and give people a delicious treat!
 July 12, Time TBD
A group of Waters parents is planning to read Raising White Kids by Jennifer Harvey and would like to gather to discuss, listen, learn and continue to do the work with fellow parents, teachers and community members. We'd like to invite ALL parents (&teachers!) to join us, knowing full well that every one of us is at a different place in their work and their journey regarding this topic.We don't claim to know a lot other than we need to learn and do better for our kids, our community, and our society. This is one teeny, tiny effort to do better. If you'd like to join us, awesome! We recommend ordering a hard copy from the only black-owned bookstore in Chicago, Semicolon. Of course, we also like to support out local shop, the Book Cellar. The book is also available on Kindle, Google Play books, Audible, etc. This event is in no way affiliated with Waters Elementary, WatersToday, or any other organization. If you plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Laura Earle so we can plan accordingly, add you to the Facebook event, and update you in case there are changes.  Tuesday, June 16, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Check back for location details Ms. Vecchioni is planning a new form of collaboration to showcase our drama and visual art remote learning. Innovation & Sanctuary is Waters' first-everK-8 Remote Learning VR Gallery & Stage! Ms. Vecchioni has recruited a group of students be part of the Innovation & Sanctuary Design Team and is looking for a few parent volunteers. The team needs parent volunteers that have some time to help upload student work into Google Slide templates. It is fun, easy and rewarding work! The more hands the merrier! Please email Mrs. Vecchioni if you have a few hours (day or night!) to dedicate to this new form of art show. Additionally, if you know any special ways to help out---please join the team! The team needs graphic designers, videographers, tech specialists, web designers, computer engineers---and all forms of design thinkers and enthusiastic team players---and anyone willing to help out! Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for more details and reach out to Ms. Vecchioni with any questions!  Friday, June 5 - Friday, June 12
Get ready to celebrate Field Day with a full week of fitness fun at home and around the neighborhood! Be sure to check out the flyer for fun ideas to get moving! Plus, enjoy these additional items to celebrate our Waters Community! - A video from our very own Physical Education Team, Mr. Archer and Mr. Kurz - Coloring pages of the Wildcat and our W to help decorate your window - A virtual field day video for additional inspiration Monday, June 8, 6- 7 p.m.
Dial -in Information Below Join us in electing the incoming WatersToday board and hear what we have planned for the 2020-2021 season of fundraising, community, volunteer and so much more! For more information, reach out to Jessie Novak. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83316508952?pwd=c2NvWVlRUy95VFoyV0RPMXlLMTNrUT09 Meeting ID: 833 1650 8952 Password: WatrsToday One tap mobile +13126266799,,83316508952#,,1#,058332# US (Chicago) WatersToday is looking for a few dedicated parents to join their board and serve on committees. These two-year positions begin in July and are a great way to get involved in the school and give back to a wonderful community. There are options that fit every skill set and schedule. Contact Hope Nichols with questions or to learn more.
Community and Events Co-Chair Joining the Community and Events team is a great way to get to know people in the Waters community. In this position you’ll work with your co-chair and parent volunteers on community and fundraising events including our annual pledge drive, Waters’ Big Night, and the Wildcat Walk-a-thon. This is a great position for a creative and outgoing person. The biggest time commitment is during the fall pledge drive and Big Night in the spring. All events are supported by full committees of volunteers. Availability during the day is helpful but not required. Co-Treasurer This is the perfect role for someone who likes a good spreadsheet and wants to help WatersToday on their own schedule. You’ll share the duties of running the business end of our 501(c)(3) organization with your co-treasurer with responsibilities including light bookkeeping, preparing monthly reports, paying bills, and purchasing materials. The co-treasurer position might also coordinate with a CPA to prepare taxes and audits, filing forms with the state, budgeting, assisting with grants, and providing donor receipts. Secretary If you like to being in the know and organizing the details, this position is perfect for you. You’ll act as secretary at all WatersToday board meetings, record, and file the meeting minutes, all notices of the organization and manage the WatersToday calendar. Business Sponsorship Committee Member If you want to help WatersToday on your own time, and get to know people in our community, this is the way to do it. In this position you can help grow our business sponsorship intake by reaching out to our community and parent-owned business sponsors, who give back in many ways. Grant Writing Have a knack for research and writing? We know the money’s out there, and we need your help to capture it for our wonderful school. The grant writing team finds and applies for grants to support specific programs at Waters.  Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and a great time to tell our teachers that we appreciate them and treasure their efforts on behalf of our children. Celebrate your teacher by printing and filling out this thank you note to send in an email, or go paper free and simply write your own email. With the challenges our teachers have overcome with remote learning, taking a minute to say thank you will brighten your child's teacher's day and let them know we care.  Swedish Hospital has expanded COVID-19 testing for patients who meet the CDC and IDPH criteria. To determine if you need a COVID-19 test, call Swedish Hospital’s free COVID-19 Help Line at 773-907-7700 or begin screening online.
Your results will be evaluated by a Swedish Hospital clinical expert, who may recommend testing in our convenient drive-through tent. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR TESTING. Learn more at SwedishCovenant.org/tent. Testing at Swedish Hospital will come at no cost to patients. Uninsured will be offered free testing and follow up care will be managed through the hospital’s financial assistance and charity program. Those who are insured will not be responsible for any out-of-pocket costs related to being tested for COVID-19. For information about COVID-19, safety behaviors and prevention, please visit SwedishCovenant.org/covid.  Through Sunday, April 26 at midnight
Coonley Elementary is holding an online book fair with our local independent book store, The Book Cellar! Please browse the flyer and then head online to order and pay. All orders will be delivered for free! Shop online NOW until this Sunday, April 26th at midnight. Help us support a local business AND get some great new books to enjoy!  Próximos Eventos Thursday March 12- Friday, March 20 Evaluación IAR para 3-8 grado Friday, March 13 La venta de aplicaciones cierra (LSC) Monday, March 23 Semana de STEAM Noticias Escolares Semana de STEAM Comparte tu carrera, tu pasatiempo, tu forma de arte! Contacta a Mrs. Vecchioni para más información Guía de CPS para el COVID-19 Lea carta de CPS en relación al COVID-19 aqui Elecciones LSC La venta de aplicaciones cierra el 13 de Marzo Elecciones: 22 de Abril Si estás interesado en participar en el LSC, entrega tu application en la escuela cuanto antes. Todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad son elegibles para votar durante la entrega de boletas (Report Card Pick up) el 22 de Abril. Ordena el Anuario 2019-2020 Hoy! Los Anuarios están a la venta hasta el 1ero de Abril. Revisa el volante dentro de la carpeta de tu hijo o contacta a Ms. Aguilar para más información. Ecología Para actualizaciones del programa de ecología, por favor visitar la página web de ecología, revisar el blog de Mr. Leki's y únete a su lista de correos. Noticias WatersToday No es muy tarde: Todavía hay disponibilidad para las fiestas de padres! No te pierdas de nada! Teacher parties (fiestas de maestros) continuarán abiertas hasta el 14 de Marzo. Parent parties (fiestas para padres) estarán disponibles hasta el día del evento! Evento de Compras de Waters en Genevieve Jueves, 26 de Marzo, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Genevieve 4745 N. Lincoln A tiempo para renovar tu guardaropas de primavera? Tienes algún viaje planeado para spring break? Genevieve tiene todo lo que necesitas para esta primavera! Ven y compra en este evento especial y WatersToday recibirá el 20% de todas las ventas. Gracias, Genevieve, por tu apoyo contínuo a WatersToday como negocio patrocinante! Pitch-In para Waters Sábado, 28 de Marzo desde las 9 a.m. hasta las 7 p.m. Domingo, 29 de Marzo desde las 10 a.m. hasta las 6 p.m. 4506 W. Lawrence Ave. Celebra el primer juego de los Cubs y apoya a Waters con la compra de artículos deportivos en "Clark Street Sports Warehouse". Menciona a Waters cuando vayas a pagar y el 25% de las ventas de todo el fin de semana serán donadas a la escuela. No hay restricción de mercancía!  Saturday, March 28 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 29 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 4506 W. Lawrence Ave. Celebrate the Cubs opener and support Waters at the Clark Street Sports Warehouse Sale. Mention Waters when you check out! 25% of all weekend sales will be donated back to the school. No merchandise restrictions!  Big Night is the largest party WatersToday throws each year to raise money for our school. Without the scores of parent volunteers (over 100 of you), we simply could not do it. Thank you to all of the parents who showed up, showed up some more, and made Big Night 2020 an amazing and fun event! Thank you especially to the event chair, Jaime Freedman, your vision and your dedication are a huge gift to our school! Julie Serilla knocked it out of the park with decorations, making the night truly feel like a leap back to the 80s, and Karen Nevotti and Lisa Kearney brought us an awesome auction with tons of great items and teacher and parent parties. Parent volunteers, we ask and we ask, and you give. Thank you for your time and all of your hard work!
 Saturday, March 7, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
4507 N Artesian Ave Win big at Big Night? Don't forget to pick up your silent auction items this Saturday! If you need to make other arrangements, please contact Lisa Kearney.  Thursday, March 26 , 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Genevieve 4745 N. Lincoln Time for a spring wardrobe refresh? Headed out of town for spring break? Genevieve has all your spring needs covered! Come shop this special event with your Waters community and Genevieve will donate 20% of sales back to WatersToday. Thank you, Genevieve, for the continued support as a WatersToday business sponsor! |
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