Waters Holiday Craft Market
​Saturday, December 2 – Waters Gym and Hallway 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Join us for this year's Holiday Craft Market. Invite friends and family to shop local with fantastic hand crafted selections from talented local artists. While you shop, there will be lots of fun activities for kids, including the Cake Walk and Giving Tree. We will also have food vendors, so be sure to make it a family outing! Check out our event on Facebook. 

Volunteers Needed – Friday, December 1 (evening) and Saturday, December 2 
Please sign up to be part of a super fun day, meet new people, and help raise money for your school.  

Giving Tree
We are collecting new or like-new toys, games and books. Wednesday, November 29 is the deadline for collection. Drop off locations:
Waters School (bin by the fish tank)
2655 W. Eastwood (bin in vestibule)
4451 N. Campbell (bin on front porch)

Cake Walk
We will need cake donations (or 12 cupcakes) to be used as prizes. They can be baked or purchased – whatever works for you! Disposable or cheap giveaway plate is best. Please drop off cakes by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2 at the Cake Walk table.

Questions, email the Craft Market Team.

Colectivo Coffee Sales Fundraiser
Friday, November 17 through Wednesday, November 29
Order delicious Colectivo coffee, tea and cocoa to help us raise money for Waters Elementary’s beloved programs including ecology, science, art, music and athletics. Waters receives 40% of sales helps to fund these great programs. Order forms went home in your student's folder. You can also place online orders. Questions, email us. 


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Brew It for the Kids Fundraiser
Saturday, March 10, 2018 – 7:00-10:00 p.m. Dovetail Studios 
Come sample dozens of home brewed beers and ciders made by Waters community brewers at the Brew It for the Kids event this spring at Dovetail Studios, 2853 W. Montrose Ave. Proceeds support Waters. RESERVE TICKETS NOW: We need to sell 85 tickets by December 15 so we know we have enough tasters to brew for – get your tickets! Questions, email Nate Hutcheson.



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Fine arts teacher Mrs. Amy Vecchioni shares her favorite thing about Waters and talks about her philosophy on arts education in her classroom. Find out more about the Waters Pledge Drive and support our programs.

Mr. Jason Gil recalls the first day he walked onto the Waters campus, especially how welcome he felt. As a seventh and eight grade teacher, he connects with students to make sure they feel comfortable in their learning environment. Learn how to support our amazing teachers and school.

Thanks for Giving Celebration
Monday, November 13 – Artango Bar and Steakhouse 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Join us at Artango to celebrate the end of the WatersToday Pledge Drive! This adult night out is for everyone who has kindly donated their time or made a financial contribution. There will be complimentary appetizers and a cash bar, and we are excited to welcome kinder parent Heather Simons and her band Hayward for the second half of the evening! Enjoy an evening with Waters friends, parents and community members as we celebrate the great work done during the pledge drive. Please RSVP by emailing the Fundraising Team or sign up through the Facebook event.

Ms. Jessica Collins-Gonzalez teaches her fifth graders to take ownership of their learning as well as to embrace their strengths to learn and grow together. 
Find out more about supporting our teachers and school.

Mr. Brad Kurz keeps kids engaged in his physical education classes by using a variety of equipment, sports and games. Learn how you can support our school programs through the annual pledge drive.

Waters music teacher Mr. Thomas Bradford says his passion is helping kids learn. His teaching method focuses on interaction and engagement with as much music as possible. Learn how to support our teachers and programs.

Mrs. Celia Novak knows the importance of hands-on learning experiences and shares that with our youngest learners in the Waters kindergarten classroom. Find out how the Waters Pledge Drive supports our teachers.

Ms. Colleen Herman is a parent and longtime member of the Waters community. Now, as Waters' new digital media teacher, she's putting technology resources to work by helping students consume and create information in her classroom. Learn how to support our school's programs.

Fifth grade teacher Mr. Reilly Wall tells us how he is impressed by Waters' community involvement and how he hopes the school will continue to grow. Learn how you can support our teachers and school. 

Second grade teacher Ms. Paulina Heilbrunn encourages students to discover new ideas in their own way and share their learning with others in the classroom. Find out how you can support teachers through the Waters Pledge Drive.

Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Leticia Ramos knows the importance of building a strong foundation for our students and helps our youngest students do so right from the start. Learn how to support our teachers and school.