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Volunteer for Scholastic Book Fair!

11/12/2019

The Scholastic Book Fair happens from December 4th to 7th. It will be open to all classes during the school day. The Book Fair will also be open 10am-3pm during the Holiday Maker Fair on Saturday, December 7th.

We need volunteers to help setup, man the Book Fair, or help cleanup. Can you spare an hour or two to help great kids find great books? Signup here.

Help out at the Waters Maker Fair!

11/12/2019

The Waters Maker Fair (our own Shop Local, Etsy-style marketplace) returns Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed to set up, clean up and to work during the market. Sign up here!

Thank You Volunteers!

11/12/2019

We have had a busy (and chilly) fall and we couldn't have done it without so many dedicated volunteers. Thanks to all the parents and friends who helped with the Pledge Drive, the Pledge Drive party, and Harvest Day! You make our school community vibrant for so many students and families.

WatersToday Welcomes Sponsor Martin Perdoux

11/3/2019

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Martin Perdoux
Savant Capital Management
1000 Skokie Boulevard
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 906-7966 (Direct)
mperdoux@savantcapital.com

Coffee & Wreath Fundraiser Ends October 30

10/25/2019

Coffee & Wreath Fundraiser that benefits the 8th Grader's Spring 2020 Field Trip will end on October 30th! Coffee is from Passion House a local Chicago coffee roaster and Wreaths are from Browns Tree Farm in Michigan. Get your orders in before the deadline and invite your local friends and neighbors to participate as well. All orders can be picked up on 12/7/2019 at Waters Elementary from 10am-3pm during the Waters Makers Fair event.

And if you know someone that lives out of town or anyone not able to participate in the wreath & coffee sales but would still like to support the 8th graders, then please follow the online link where anyone can make a cash donation. Thank you to all for supporting our efforts to ensure that all kids that want to go on the Spring 2020 Field trip can afford to go.

Cub Scout Pack 3894 Pancake Breakfast

10/24/2019

Sunday, October 27, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Queen of Angels
2330 W. Sunnyside
Please join us for our annual Pancake Breakfast to raise money for our Pack’s activities. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children and Seniors. Your ticket includes pancakes, sausage, and coffee or juice
Silent Auction and Bake Sale will also be available.

Thank you for your support of Scouting!

Pledge Drive Recap

10/16/2019

Photo Credit: Alicia Mayorca Photography

Thank you to all of our families, friends and community members for a record breaking Pledge Drive! Over 200 donors raised $107,000 for our school! A few highlights:

- 17 local businesses participated in our "Give Back" events, giving parents and friends an opportunity to shop and dine local for a cause
- The Pledge Drive Kick Off party at Gideon Welles gave parents an opportunity to meet after Curriculum Night and learn about the Pledge Drive
- The field banner was filled in nearly every day to track our progress
- Four teachers braved a cold and rainy afternoon to be slimed!

Have an idea for next year, or want to get involved in next year's Pledge Drive? Reach out to the WatersToday fundraising team to learn more!

WatersToday Open Meeting

10/15/2019

Monday, October 21, 6-7 p.m.
Waters Annex
All are welcome to attend the WatersToday October 21 board meeting in the annex from 6-7pm. Topics will include the Pledge Drive 2019 wrap up, October/November volunteer needs, and more. Looking forward to seeing new faces interested in participating in our school community!

Less Than $10,000 To Go!

10/9/2019

We're less than $10,000 away from hitting $100,000 in donations this Pledge Drive. Help us meet the $100,000 goal and celebrate this Friday, October 11 from 3:15 to 5 p.m. There will be free pizza, a photo booth, music & hip hop class, and maybe even a surprise visit from the Waters Wildcat! If we reach our goal, tell the teachers to prepare to be slimed! Donate here.

Mark Your Calendars for Harvest Day

10/8/2019

Mark your calendars, Harvest Day is back on Friday, October 25th during the school day. All Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade classes participate in this fun annual Fall festival. Activities include pumpkin patch, face painting, roasted potato feast with hot apple cider and storytelling in the garden, as well as a petting zoo -- with 3rd graders visiting the petting zoo as schedules and time permits. Sign up here to volunteer. Contact Eliva Heneghan for more information.

Volunteer for Day of the Dead Art Installation 2019

10/8/2019

Help Mrs. Vecchioni and Waters Elementary School get ready for one of our favorites, the Dia de Los Muertes celebration on November 1st. Help is needed papering the hallway and hanging student art for the celebration during school hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday October 28-30. An hour or two? Any help goes a long way! Then again on November 14 and 15, help will be needed to take down the artwork. Again an hour or two of your help is welcome!

Sign up here. Send questions to volunteer@waterstoday.org.

The Pledge Drive is Going Strong!

10/1/2019

We're only a week into the 2019 Pledge Drive, and thanks to some amazing donors, we've already raised over $40,000 for Waters!

That's incredible momentum, but we still have work to do to hit our goal—and you can help!

If you haven't yet donated, please do! The suggested family donation is $750, but every single dollar helps support our incredible school.
Visit waterstoday.org/pledgedrive.html for details.

Save the Date: Waters Maker Fair

10/1/2019

Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Waters School Gym
Our annual Maker Fair (formerly known as the Holiday Craft Market) is just a couple months away, and this year is going to be one for the books: The vendor list is bananas, there'll be face-painting for the kids, and the Giving Tree and Cake Walk will be back and better than ever. Invite your friends and family, tell your neighbors, and don't forget to bring your holiday shopping list! This is one you don't want to miss.

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

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

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

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.

8th Grade Car Wash Event a success!

9/17/2019

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

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.

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