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Pints for Waters!

9/22/2020

October 1-31
Giden Welles Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen
4500 N. Lincoln Ave

Do you like beer? Do you like to raise money for Waters? Head to local favorite Gideon Welles any day in October, order a Half Acre Bodem, and $1 will go back to Waters Today. Half Acre will match all the donations!

Come Join our local BSA Scouts Girl Troop!

9/22/2020

Tuesday, September 29, 7-8 p.m.
Virtual or Horner Park Weather Permitting

Want a fun activity to do over quarantine? Want to develop leadership and life long skills? Lincoln Square’s own Scouts BSA Troop 894G has been hosting a variety of online activities all spring and summer! From Merit badges and s'mores making, to at Home camping, Scouting has something for everyone! Make new friends and be a part of the growing group of girls in troop 894G, the Narwhals! Open to girls in Grades 6-12. For younger grades, Cub Scout pack 3894 is a fun option! There’s a BSA Scout Boy Troop too. If interested, contact troop894chicago@gmail.com.

Hope to see you soon!- Megan W., Patrol Leader, 10th gr, Lane Tech.

For any questions or to join please contact t894gchicago@gmail.com.

Community News: New Local Dance Studio!

9/17/2020

Kids and Teen dance classes have started at the new dance studio in the neighborhood, The Rooted Space! Sign up for a class here and there or register for the full session. You may choose to take classes live in the studio with masks, limited class sizes, and social distancing or virtually from home on Zoom. You can decide week to week if virtual or in-person is best for you and your kiddos!

We are excited to be part of your neighborhood and can't wait to develop your child's artistry and creativity!

To sign up, visit therootedspace.com. Feel free to call (508) 471-6474 or email (therootedspace@gmail.com) with any questions.

Tech Questions and Concerns

9/16/2020

If you are having problems connecting to your child's classroom, have concerns with technology, or if you have a suggestion for the tech team please fill out this short form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Waters Town Hall for New Families!

9/15/2020

Calling all new Waters families: Join us on WEDNESDAY, September 16 from 6-7PM for a virtual town hall event to learn all about what it means to be WATERS WILDCATS!!!

TWO WAYS TO JOIN:

CLICK: meet.google.com/khr-rnie-ygu

or

CALL +1 862-259-5982 (PIN: 749870744)

Community News: Cub Scouts Join Event!

9/15/2020

Sunday, September 20 1-3 p.m.
Welles Park
Cub Scout Pack 3894 in Chicago is welcoming boys and girls (ages 5-10) to join our Pack! In Cub Scouts, kids make friends, earn badges for doing fun activities, and go hiking, fishing, camping, and swimming, all while becoming the best versions of themselves. Everyone is invited – including your family! If you’d like to learn more about Cub Scouts, please join us! At this event, families can get their questions answered and register their sons and/or daughters for Cub Scouts, all while your future Scout meets other Scouts. Please note that our Pack will be following COVID-19 safety protocols, and masks are required.
Have questions? Please contact Charles Marsh at bsapack3894@gmail.com for more details.

Community News: Daisy Girl Scout Troop Openings

9/14/2020

Daisy Girl Scouts are kicking off again this year and currently have a few openings for new girls in Kindergarten or 1st grade. Most meetings will be held every other Thursday from 6-7 pm, with the possibility of an occasional in-person meeting outdoors on a weekend. Any in-person meetings will require masks and social distancing. The troop is also looking for an Assistant Leader this year, or an additional adult volunteer who can help during troop meetings. If you’re interested in learning more or joining the troop, please email Christy at christymiscisinclark@hotmail.com for further details!

Box Tops for Education

9/14/2020

Would you like to become the new Box Tops for Education coordinator? It’s easier than ever to collect them because everything is switching to digital! Looking for a coordinator to help get the word out, and teach our family and friends how to use the app that earns our school money. Contact julie.kudzia.serilla@gmail.com if you are interested or for more information.

Learning Pods

9/2/2020

Several community organizations are hosting learning pods to assist families who need childcare during remote learning. See the Dank Haus, FitCityKids, and Dovetail Studios websites to learn more about some of these options.

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