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Call for Artists & Makers - Waters Maker Fair

9/27/2019

 
Saturday, December 7 
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Waters Elementary School


The Waters Makers Fair Committee is working diligently in recruiting top notch makers. If you know a talented artist, please pass the following information along!

To Apply: Applications now open for Lincoln Square/Ravenswood DIY juried craft market. Ideal way for newcomers or small-scale/Etsy shop vendors to showcase DIY talent and work, while supporting a Chicago neighborhood public arts magnet school and its students. Hundreds of neighbors, families and friends attend this annual holiday market for food, fun, community and shopping locally together. Applications accepted from now through October 11; notifications via email by October 25. Because we receive many more applications than we can accept and to keep the items offered at the market within our quality standards, Waters Makers Fair is a juried event. A table fee of $100 will be collected once you are accepted for costs associated with the event; 100% of proceeds of your sales will be your own. To apply, please email the following information to waterscraftmarket@gmail.com:

Type “2019 Application” in the subject line
Your Name & Business Name
Email address & Website URL
Street Address & Phone number
Brief description of your work
Price point (a range and average price)
3-5 jpeg images of your work, a digital portfolio, Etsy site or a website URL

Keep in mind the following when you apply: Your items must be made by hand and DIY craft-oriented in approach. We aim to offer a diverse line of goods, or specialized products that are available in a variety of styles. The jewelry category, for example, is incredibly competitive; if you offer jewelry along with other items, this is to your advantage. The average price of your items fit our goal of promoting accessible, affordable handmade/DIY goods; prices typically range between $1 to $100. All items must be creatively and professionally presented. 

​The Waters Makers Fair will be promoted extensively on websites and social media, and via flyers and street banners. For additional information, please email waterscraftmarket@gmail.com.  We look forward to reviewing your application!

2019 WatersToday Pledge Drive

9/24/2019

 
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September 23 to October 11 
It's officially underway, and we're already off to a great start. If you've already donated, THANK YOU! If not, you've still got time—and while $750 is the suggested per-family donation, any amount helps.


There are lots of ways to donate:
  • Make a DIRECT PAYMENT to WatersToday’s bank account via Chase Quick Pay (or any other bank on the Zelle network). Send to treasurer@waterstoday.org
  • Write a PERSONAL CHECK made payable to “WatersToday." Drop it off in the school office lock box or mail it to: WatersToday, 4507 N. Artesian Ave, Chicago IL 60625
  • Give ONLINE
  • Attend the many GIVE-BACK EVENTS hosted by local businesses. 

​Together, we can help Waters Grow!

Pledge Drive Wrap Up Party

9/24/2019

 
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Friday, October 11, 3:15 to 5 p.m.
Waters Field

After school on October 11, we'll be celebrating our supportive community for raising funds to support Waters Elementary! There will be free pizza, a photo booth, music & hip hop class, and maybe even a surprise visit from the Waters Wildcat!

Donate to the Pledge Drive or sign up to volunteer for the party.


Volunteer for Multi-Cultural Potluck at the Waters Garden ("Comida compartida en el Jardin")

9/24/2019

 
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Saturday, September 28 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
​Waters Garden

Let's meet each other, build community and celebrate our diversity!  The Multi-Cultural Potluck at the Garden takes place on September 28th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.  We will need parent volunteers to help with the setup at 11:00 and the clean-up at 1:30! Contact Maripa Abella for more information or sign up here.

March to Support Youth Climate Strike

9/18/2019

 
September 20, 3:30 p.m.
Spread the word! This Friday, 9/20, kids and community members are invited to march after school in solidarity with the global Youth Climate Strike taking place that day. Bring your signs and march from Waters to Lincoln Square at 3:30. Make posters with Mr. Leki and your Waters friends at Garden Night this Wednesday. Contact 
alyssabrodyseidler@gmail.com for more information.
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8th Grade Car Wash Event a success!

9/17/2019

 
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More than 40 8th grade students came together this past weekend to wash cars in the school parking lot to raise funds for their Spring 2020 Field Trip. They were joined by their teachers, Ms.Alvarez, volunteer parents and many siblings.  They all worked very hard and with the support of the community they raised close to $1300 at their first fundraiser for the school year.  A big thank you to everyone that was able to attend this event.  We hope you will join us at the next 8th grade fundraising event this Friday, September 20th at the school for the Little Big Night  that is open to all grades.

More events listed on the Waters Elementary Site. 


SAVE THE DATE: Pledge Drive Kick-Off Party

9/11/2019

 
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Wednesday, September 25,  8 p.m.
Gideon Welles
4500 N Lincoln Ave

Please join us at Gideon Welles directly after Curriculum Night to kick off the start of the 2019 Pledge Drive. Come to hang with old friends, make a few new ones, and learn more about WatersToday's fundraising efforts over a drink or two. (Don't forget that Gideon Welles is kindly donating $1 per pint of every Maplewood Brewery "Charlatan" pale ale sold during the entire month of September!)

Bonus: Donate to WatersToday at the party for a chance to win a mini-session with Leah Rieger Photography.

Our goal is to pack the bar with as many Waters parents as we possibly can, so please help us spread the word! We can't wait to see you there.

Leonardo's Workshop After School Maker Camp

9/10/2019

 
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Leonardo's Workshop, the Art Room Maker Camp at Waters, will begin in October. Students in third through fifth grade are eligible to participate.  Vets are students who have participated in Leonardo's workshop in the past. The Vets camp will meet on Thursdays.  Tyros are new participants. The Tyros camp will be held on Tuesdays. Mrs. Vecchioni will distribute enrollment forms to students in their classrooms during the third week of September  Please email Mrs. Vecchioni with any questions at alvecchioni@cps.edu. For more information about Leonardo's Workshop, please visit  http://mrsvecchionisartroom.com/blog/our-makerspace/

Thank you for your support!
Mrs. Vecchioni

8th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser

9/10/2019

 
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Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waters Parking Lot

Bring your car for a wash and support our fundraising efforts to have the ENTIRE Class of 2020 go on their 8th Grade Spring Field Trip. Enter on Maplewood. Cars washed for $10. SUVs and Trucks washed for $15. Cash preferred! Sign up to help.

Come Dance at Little Big Night!

9/10/2019

 
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Friday, September 20, 6 -8:30 p.m.
​Waters Annex and Gym

All are invited to 
attend Little Big Night on Friday, September 20th! All proceeds will benefit the 8th grade Spring 2020 field trip.  We will have hot dog and taco sales in the Waters Annex starting at 6pm-7pm. The dance will be in the gym from 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Entrance for dance will be through the Annex doors.  Come enjoy some food, stay for the dance and we hope you get lucky with some raffle prizes!  Do not miss this Friday night fun with the whole family!

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