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Wildcats: Let's Walk!

5/30/2019

 
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Wednesday, June 5 – 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Online Pledge Form Closes June 5

Way to go Wildcats! We are very, very close to reaching the $20,000 walk-a-thon goal. How about $5,000 more? The online donation form will remain open through the walk-a-thon on June 5, so reach out to those family members, friends and neighbors, near and far, and let them know there's still time to make a pledge.

Wildcats: If we reach $25,000, WatersToday will throw one big end-of-year party! Stay tuned for details.

Thank you to all the students who submitted pledges by May 29 – you are eligible for some great prizes! 

And don't forget, we are still looking for walk-a-thon volunteers!

Volunteer at Spring Art Show

5/29/2019

 
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Friday, June 7
Second semester's visual arts exhibit, Avatars, Chibis & Superflat (Inspired by Takashi Murakami), takes place on Friday, June 7th, from 3:30-5pm in the first floor hallway.

As always, it takes a dedicated team of volunteers to transform the first floor hallway into a colorful gallery to display our students' art. And before school ends, we'll need a team to take down the exhibit.

Please sign up to help for an hour or two - any time you can spare will help Mrs. Vecchioni showcase the creative spirit of the Waters' students in their Visual Arts classes.

Volunteer at our Spring Book Fair

5/21/2019

 
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June 3 - 6 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Can you spare an hour or two to help great kids find great books? The ever-popular Waters' Spring BOGO (Buy One, Get One Free) Book Fair is June 4th-6th. All classes will have an opportunity to visit the Book Fair during the school day, and there will also be after-school hours.  Sign up now! 

5th Annual Waters Walk-a-Thon is Around the Corner!

5/16/2019

 
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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!

Missed the Cyberkidz Presentation & showing of "Screenagers"?

5/9/2019

 
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Thank you for those who attended the Cyberkidz and showing   
of "Screenagers".  If you were unable to attend,  the links below   
​can provide assistance on Cell Phone Usage, Gaming, Social Media and more.

Tech Talk Tuesdays

Safe Smart Social
Cell Phone Usage Contract

Volunteers Needed for Little Big Night!

5/7/2019

 
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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! 

Teacher Appreciation Week

5/2/2019

 
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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!



One River Lincoln Square Summer Camp

5/2/2019

 
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Join One River Lincoln Square for Summer Camp!   Weekly camps run from mid June through end of August, with over 70 innovative camps. Half day sessions are offered in the morning and afternoon. One River is generously donating 20% back to Waters.  Please us the code "waters" when you register online.  View the list of all Summer camps and sign up now. 

Dovetail Summer Classes and Camps

5/1/2019

 
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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.

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