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Pledge Drive Survey

11/30/2018

 
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Deadline is December 8
Thank you again for making the 2018 Waters Pledge Drive a huge success! Please take a few moments to complete our survey. We'd love to get feedback from all families. The survey will close on December 8.

All For Books – Collection Time!

11/27/2018

 
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Wednesday, November 14 to Saturday, December 1
Celebrate the love of reading at our Scholastic Book Fair this week! One of our book fair goals is to ensure as many students as possible have access to and receive books. One of the ways we can do that is through the ALL FOR BOOKS program we implemented last year.

We will be collecting donations now through the book fair. Please consider donating $1 or any loose change and send it back to school with your child or donate during book fair hours. Your act of kindness will bring the love of reading into the lives of all of our students!
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Questions? Please email Hilary Prosser.

Waters Craft Market this Saturday!

11/26/2018

 
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Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Waters Annex, Gym and Hallway – 4540 N Campbell

Invite friends and family to shop local with fantastic handcrafted selections from talented local artists at the Waters Craft Market. While you shop, there will be lots of fun activities for kids, including the beloved Cake Walk and Giving Tree. Locally roasted coffee from Brü and artisanal breakfast pastries available when doors open; two fabulous food trucks will visit for lunchtime options. With all the fun and more, be sure to make it a family outing! 
 
Volunteer!
Volunteers are needed Friday, November 30 (evening) and Saturday, December 1. Be part of a super fun day, meet new people, and help raise money for your school. Sign up to help.
 
Giving Tree
We are collecting new or like-new toys, games and books. Friday, November 30 is the deadline for collection. Drop off locations include:
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 a.m. on Saturday, December 1 at the Cake Walk table.

Questions? Email the Craft Market team.

Come to the Cake Walk (Bakers Too!)

11/26/2018

 
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Saturday, December 1, 11 a.m to 1 pm.
​Waters Elementary – 4540 N Campbell

Come win a cake! Bring your friends and family (kids and adults) to play the Cake Walk on Saturday at the Waters Holiday Craft Market.

We are still in need of some cakes for prizes. Bake it, buy it, make it with your kids ... cakes of all shapes and sizes are welcome! Please email John Hess to let us know you can bring a cake.

This unique tradition at the Holiday Craft Market builds culture and raises money for Waters. It’s always a blast – please join us!

The Pledge Drive Dunk

11/21/2018

 
On Tuesday, November 20th, Ms Kipp and other amazing teachers braved the cold weather to be "dunked".  As you may recall, Ms. Kipp vowed to be dunked IF we raised $100,000 by the end of the Pledge Drive.  With the help of our generous parents, friends and community members, we raised over $100,000 for our school! 

Thank you so much to our producer, Tracey Keampf for the video.  A very special thank you to our teachers and Ms. Herman, Ms. Frieswyk, Ms. Novak, Ms. Aguliar, Ms. Heilbrunn and Ms. Booczko who participated. And to Ms. Kipp, thank you for volunteering to be "dunked", for recruiting a few friends and for all of your support during the Pledge Drive and throughout the year. 

​#helpwatersgrow 

Waters Dines Out: Rocks Northcenter

11/15/2018

 
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Friday, December 7, 11 a.m. to close
Rocks Northcenter – 4138 N Lincoln Ave

Join us for lunch and/or dinner with a side of community building at Rocks Northcenter. When you mention Waters, Rocks will give back 20% of all dine-in or carryout sales. Plan for the tots!

Scholastic Book Fair Time!

11/15/2018

 
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Wednesday, November 28 to Saturday, December 1
Waters Gymnasium

It's time again for the Fall Book Fair! Students will be visiting our book fair with their class and they will have the opportunity to purchase books at that time. See the classroom schedule. The fair will be open after school until 3:45 p.m. and on Saturday during the Waters Craft Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can also shop our online book fair from November 23 to December 6.

Volunteer!
We need lots of hands to run a successful book fair! If you would like to help, please sign up.

Happy Reading!

​Questions, please email Hilary Prosser.

Private Shopping Event for Waters

11/15/2018

 
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Thursday, December 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Genevieve – 4745 N Lincoln Ave

Come sip, snack and shop at Genevieve, a favorite local women's boutique and Genny will donate 20% of sales back to Waters. Get yourself ready for those holiday parties and shop for the ladies in your life!

2018 Waters Pledge Drive Results – $100K!

11/15/2018

 
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Waters Today would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families, friends and local businesses that donated during the 2018 Waters Pledge Drive. We not only made our $85,000 goal, but greatly surpassed it, raising more than $100,000 from a record-breaking 200 donors! Our Waters community is truly amazing!

To celebrate reaching $100,000, Principal Kipp and Waters staff members will participate in a Gatorade shower on Tuesday, November 20 at 3:30 p.m. Please join us for the fun on the field after school!

Waters Craft Market 2018

11/15/2018

 
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Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Waters Elementary
Looking for one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season? Come shop from creative local artists selling their amazing work right in your community at Waters Craft Market! Invite your friends and family to gather with neighbors for a fun-filled day of delicious food, local shopping and community. Dance to cheerful tunes and win a cake during our Cake Walk, or score great toys from our Giving Tree, all while supporting your neighborhood school.

The Scholastic Book Fair also will be happening on the gym stage, and Mr. Leki will be signing his new book.

Don’t miss this fun event! Download flyer.

Questions? Please email the craft market team.

Toy Collection for Giving Tree

11/15/2018

 
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Now through Thursday, November 29
It’s that time again! We are collecting used "new condition" toys and books for the Giving Tree at the Holiday Craft Market. Please drop off your items at one of three convenient locations by Thursday, November 29. Collection bins will be located at:
  • 4451 N. Campbell, front porch
  • 2655 W. Eastwood, vestibule 
  • Waters Elementary, near fish tank
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Questions? Please email Laura Ellsworth.

Thanks for Helping Waters Grow!

11/8/2018

 
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Wednesday, November 14  - 7 - 11 p.m.  
Mrs. Murphy's & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 North Lincoln Avenue 

Join us at Mrs Murphy's & Sons to celebrate the funds raised during our Pledge Drive! This complimentary event includes beer & wine (until it runs out)  appetizers and a cash bar.  
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Thank you for helping Waters Grow! 

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Potluck

11/8/2018

 
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Wednesday, November 14, 12 to 3 p.m. – Waters Annex
Preparations for a potluck lunch are taking off and we hope you will join us! Waters parents are providing lunch for the teachers and staff on Parent-Teacher Conference Day, Wednesday, November 14, to say thank you for all their hard work.

Sign up to drop off a dish between noon and 2:45 p.m. There is access to a refrigerator for cold dishes and outlets are available for crock-pots. Please label your dish on the bottom to make sure you get it back or bring your treat on a recyclable plate with recyclable utensil that will not need to be returned. Food labels and sharpies will be on hand for you to write the name of your dish and any allergens such as milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, soy, wheat and seafood. ​

Want to throw in a few bucks for the meal instead of bringing a dish? Click the Monetary Contributions button in the sign up slot to send money.

Questions? Please email Robin Maclin.

Halloween Costume Collection

11/8/2018

 
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Through Friday, November 16 – 4641 N Campbell
Circle of Help and Waters Today are collecting Halloween costumes to save for next year. Thank you to everyone who already donated items. Your generous donations were very appreciated by Waters students who might not otherwise have had costumes. Gently used costumes in all sizes are welcome. We are particularly interested in receiving donations of adult/middle school sized costumes, as this group of students had the least to choose from this year. Donations can be dropped off on the porch at 4641 N Campbell through Friday, November 16. Please email Melissa McGowan
with any questions.

Help Out at the Waters Craft Market

11/8/2018

 
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Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 – Waters
The Waters Craft Market returns this year on Saturday, December 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed to set up on Friday, to work in various areas of the craft market on Saturday, and to clean up after the market. Sign up to volunteer.

We are also looking for one more volunteer who is interested in running next year’s market to join the craft market team this year as a “helper” and to see how it’s done.

Volunteer at this fun community event! Then, invite your family and friends to shop local for the holidays with fantastic, hand-crafted selections from our Etsy-style vendors. Adding to the fun is our fabulous cake walk, our special giving tree and the Scholastic Book Fair. 

We are excited to have you help out! 
Questions? Email the Volunteer Team.

Help Waters Grow and Win a Photo Shoot

11/4/2018

 
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Ends Friday, November 9, midnight
Donate to the Waters Pledge Drive now through Friday, November 9 at midnight and be entered for a chance to win a family photography session with Leah Rieger Photography! The winner will work with Leah to schedule a session at a mutually convenient time and place. (Contact her about holiday photo shoot availability!) Get ready to smile ... and help Waters grow!


And the Winner Is ...

11/1/2018

 
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Chef's Dinner at Gather
Congratulations to Molly and Shane McCabe, winners of the chef's dinner for two at Gather! Thanks for donating early to the Waters Pledge Drive and for helping Waters grow.

Watch for more perks and prizes throughout our pledge drive!

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