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Wonderful Walkathon Successes

6/14/2018

 
Waters Walk-a-thon Winners
The 4th Annual Waters Wildcat Walk-a-thon was a great success. Our students, with the help of our generous sponsors, exceeded our goal and raised just over $16,000!   

Classes that raised the most money per grade and have earned an hour of extra recess:
Kinder:
 Soto
1st: Boozcko
2nd: Rabiola
3rd: Papa
4th: Herrera
5th: Roman
6th: Cavey
7th: Gyftakos

Class that raised the most money in the entire school: Ms. Soto's kindergarten
​Her class raised $2,012! This class will also enjoy a sports clinic with Mr. Kurz and the Waters Wildcat Walk-a-thon trophy.

Student who raised the most money in the entire school: Simone Greicius
2nd runner up: Harrison Chrisler 
3rd runner up: Sam Seidler 
4th runner up: Moira Heinz 
5th runner up: Oscar Narut 
6th runner up was a tie between 2 siblings: Henry and Addie Brooks

We’d like to extend our gratitude to our Bronze level sponsors ($250 each): Galter Life Center, Swedish Covenant Hospital and Lincoln Square Athletic Club**. Additionally, we appreciate the in-kind donations from The Field Museum (Behind the Scenes Tour), Target (gift cards), White Sox (tickets), Harvest Time (bananas), Traders Joe's (watermelons) and On the Route Bicycle shop (gift cards). We're grateful for each of the parent volunteers who braved the weather to help last Friday and to those who donated or solicited prizes. A big shout out to Leah Rieger (online pledge site master) and Rick Bolliger (excel spread sheet master), Martyniuk Family (Cubs tickets), Ginevra Ranney/Jill Gershune (prize solicitors), Karen Nevotti/Vanesa Summer (volunteer master coordinators), Molly O’Keefe (copy/sign master), Sarah Graff/Mila Rascon (fruit pick up and delivery), Kortney Moore/Cookie Silvia (communications), Jill Brown Smith, and Master DJ Josh Chicoine. This event would not be possible without each of you – and many other parent volunteers who cut up the delicious fruit and cheered on our students.  THANK YOU!

Finally, thanks to Mr. Kurz and the Waters administration for their flexibility in adapting to the changing weather conditions. We're grateful that Mother Nature ultimately cooperated and the kids had the opportunity to get outside, stretch their legs, and enjoy time exercising with friends. Go Wildcats!  

**Thanks from CAC - one week free family membership
As a sponsor of the 2018 Waters Elementary Walk-a-thon, Chicago Athletic Clubs invites Waters families to experience Lincoln Square Athletic Club or any CAC location by offering a one week all access free membership for up to two adults. Family Swim and Family Climb are included. Click here to access gift certificate and redeem by 8/15/18. Any questions, please contact Carri Speicher Johnson, Membership Manager Chicago Athletic Clubs (773.529.2024).

WatersToday Year-in-review

6/14/2018

 
PictureOutgoing WatersToday board members Cookie Silvia, Karen Nevotti and Nicole Kerstetter sport recycled banner tote bags crafted by past board members Amy Yoder and Alison MacDonald Ryan.
Thank You and Welcome!
June 2018

WatersToday would like to thank Cookie Silvia, Karen Nevotti and Nicole Kerstetter for their countless hours of service over the years on the WatersToday board. Under their guidance we have had our best fundraising year yet!
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We also would like to welcome Jessie Novak as vice president, Paul Reschke as co-treasurer, Vanessa Summer and Hope Nichols as co-volunteer chairs, and Jennifer Davidson as the co-communications chair. We look forward to a successful 2018-2019 school year!

2017-18 Highlights
  • Rebranded the Annual Give to the Waters Pledge Drive surpassing our goals by involving the community and “filling the backpack”
  • Business Sponsor program, now in its second year, raised over $25,000
  • Tapped into parent volunteers to develop a CRM using Salesforce
  • Utilized new software BidPal/One Cause for our online auction, which included on-site support
  • Moved Spirit Wear to an online resource
  • Offered school supplies online with Yubbler and raised $3,500 for Waters through its school supply profit program
  • Branded Waters Dines Out and raised almost $4,000 to date
  • Big Night 2018 raised over $85,000, surpassing our goal and having our best attendance yet
  • Little Big Night 2018 grew from last year with hundreds of families indulging in 100 pizzas from the oven and hundreds of churros and empanadas while enjoying live entertainment
  • Our first teacher, Mrs. Vecchioni, joined the board to improve communication and collaboration with the Waters teaching staff

Thank You, Volunteers!

6/9/2018

 
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Volunteer Appreciation Event  
Friday, June 15 – Waters, Outside Gym Doors 8:00-9:00 a.m.

We are so fortunate to have a strong and thriving parent community at Waters, and we appreciate the many hours parents have spent volunteering this year! To say thank you for the many ways you support our school, WatersToday invites you to stop by for coffee and treats before or after drop-off on Friday, June 15.

Additionally, we will welcome our new Volunteer Co-Chairs, Vanessa Summer and Hope Nichols. 

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