Wednesday, June 5 – 8:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Wildcat Walk-a-thon is a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle, to empower students to be active members of our community, and to raise money for our school. Proceeds help support and fund the Waters sports/academic teams, coach stipends, team uniforms, equipment for the school-wide physical education program, and much more.

Fundraising Goal: 
We hope to raise $20,000 through the walk-a-thon this year, and we'll meet our goal if each student raises at least $70!

How You Can Help:

• Encourage your child to identify 10 family/friends and ask each person for $5 to $10.
• Encourage donors to pledge online! You can promote online pledging by helping your child create a video to text/email to friends/family.
• Promote via social media.
• Volunteer during the walk-a-thon on June 5.

Prizes: 

• Every student that raises ANY amount of money will receive a Waters Wildcat bandana. 
• Those students who raise at least $70 will receive a Waters Wildcat stadium blanket. 
• The classroom who raises the most money will receive an EXTRA HOUR of recess and classroom fitness clinic with Mr. Kurz. 
• Check the walk-a-thon page to see more! 

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NOTE: Your child received a pledge sheet that includes details, including pledge rewards, timeline to raise pledges (all pledges are due 5/29; no cash please), and schedule so you can help cheer them on.

Thank you to Lincoln Square Athletic Club and Swedish Covenant Health for sponsoring the 2019 Wildcat Walk-a-Thon!

Help put on a party for our kids! The Waters 3rd Annual Little Big Night is taking place Friday, May 17th from 3:15 - 5:15 on the Waters School Field and we need your help to pull off this super fun event. Parents are needed to pitch in with event set-up, clean-up and a few other areas on the day of the event.  Sign Up now! 

Special thanks to Waters parent Andrea Goldstein for organizing a fun filled Teacher Appreciation Week!  See below for a listing of all activities.  

Monday, May 6
Let’s pamper our teachers today with some of their favorite things. Teachers have been given a survey to fill out to tell us some of the things they enjoy (coffee, candy, magazines, etc). We need parents to volunteer to “sponsor a teacher” and bring in something they like. Please complete no later than 10:00pm on Friday, May 3!

Tuesday, May 7:
We’re all about saying ‘thank you’ to our teachers and staff.  Share your thoughts with all your favorite teachers and staff at school. You can write a personal note, or fill out one of these letters.  Bring the note into school and drop in the main office, or scan and email to the office.  A table will be set up before and after school Friday to complete a Thank You.  Notes will be hung on teachers’ doors and around the school along with sweet n' salty treats.  

Wednesday, May 8:
It’s time for the staff to relax and work out the kinks with bodywork by Waters parent, Elaine Vozar and team, from Bluebird Wellness.Later in the day, Chez Simo Bistro owners and Waters family, the Simos, will be dropping off a delicious tray of goodies for the teachers and staff to enjoy.

Thursday, May 9:
Teachers and staff will enjoy a catered lunch from Wishbone, generously donated by Wishbone owners and Waters family, the Nicksons.

Friday, May 10:
What brings communities together during happy times?  Food, of course! Please sign up to make a contribution to the annual end-of-Teacher-Appreciation-Week Breakfast of Champions!

June 16 - August 9
Dovetail Studios, 2853 W Montrose Ave
Dovetail Studios is ready for summer and we hope you will join us!

We have a 6-week session for kids and adults with a variety of classes including ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, musical theatre and tumbling!

Our camp runs from August 5 - 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for kids ages 3 - 9. Kids get to dabble in dance, theatre, crafts and have park time at beautiful Horner Park.

Have questions? Call us at (872) 208-6169 or email Joanna Read.

Saturday, April 27 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Waters Elementary Gym
Head over to the Just Get Sleep mattress sale early tomorrow! The first 30 people to buy a mattress can select a Waters tumbler or water bottle, while supplies last.

Let us know if you can attend by marking "interested" or "going" via the Waters Facebook Event!

Questions? Contact our fundraising team.

Friday, May 3 – 6 to 10:30 p.m.
Trigger, 2810 W Addison St
Get your tickets for the Amundsen High School spring gala happening next Friday! Help Friends of Amundsen reach its goal of providing 150+ new Chromebook/laptops for Viking students. Early bird ticket sales end Friday, April 26 – get your tickets now!

Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10
​Waters Elementary
Please join the Waters community by celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10, 2019. We hope to have every family involved, in whatever way possible. Donate your time, write a thank you note, contribute a small monetary donation, lend a helping hand. Or do it all! We are looking for 100% participation and need your help to make a difference!

Plans are in the works to make it a special week for the approximately 65 teachers and staff at Waters. Here is a peek into what is being planned:

• wellness day
• teachers' favorite things giveaway
• catered lunch
• thank you notes, cards, and posters
• gift cards and Waters swag
• annual "Breakfast of Champions" potluck breakfast

More details to follow in the coming days. We hope we can count on you to make it a memorable week!

Questions or want to get involved? Please contact Andrea Goldstein.

Friday, May 17, 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.
Waters' Field
Little Big Night returns to Waters next month! We invite all kids, parents and community members to join us on the school field for a fun-filled after-school event with performances by Waters' Rock Band, Mr. Leki, and CircEsteem. And once again, Voice of the City, a not-for-profit arts alliance that helps build community through art, returns as the official MC of Little Big Night with a few of their performers on hand to entertain as well.

In addition, we will fire up the oven and have free pizza slices and treats while they last, a food truck, an arts/crafts table where you can paint a rock as part of #watersROCKS project, and additional giveaways.

So make your plans to join us, you do not want to miss this free community event! Questions? Please contact Elvia  Heneghan.

Monday, June 24 - Thursday, June 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
North Park University Recreation Center
3205 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
North Park University Women's Basketball is hosting its annual summer camp. Open to boys and girls grades 1 through 8. Please see brochure for camp details.

​Questions? Please contact Annie Shain, (773) 244-5671.

Friday, May 17,  3:15 - 5:00 p.m.
​Waters Field 
Your favorite community event is back!  Please check back here for additional information.  

Sunday, April 28, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MOD Pizza, 3643 N Western Ave
Join us at MOD Pizza Roscoe Village for our next Waters Dines Out! When you purchase your meal mention Waters and 20% of your meal's price will be donated back to WatersToday. Please also help us reach our attendance goal of 45 people by submitting your RSVP prior to the event. 

Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Genevieve Boutique, 4745 N Lincoln Ave
Come sip, snack and shop at a private shopping event at Genevieve, a favorite local women's boutique. Genny will donate 20% of all purchases made during the party back to Waters. Come out to support Waters and get yourself ready for spring and summer events with the amazing selection of clothes and accessories at Genevieve Boutique.

Questions? Please email Brigid Gallagher.

Saturday, April 27, 7 to 10 p.m.
Dovetail Studios, 2853 W. Montrose
Get your home-brew on! Come sample dozens of home-brewed beers and ciders (and maybe even kombucha!) made by home brewers in support of Waters and Hamilton Elementary Schools. Last year we had 10 brewers with 14 different brews and it was great fun. Thanks to Dovetail Studios and Lincoln Square Barber Shop for supporting this annual  event.

Tickets are $35 and on sale now! Tasting glasses and small bites included. NOTE: If you bought your ticket(s) at Big Night you are on the list.