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Walkathon Update

10/11/2022

We've had over 175 donations and we're just $25,000 away from meeting our goal for the 2022 Walkathon! Help us finish strong by making your pledge. Your donation helps us fund essential programs at Waters including recess and lunch supervision, technology, teacher wishlists, and environmental science.

We'd also love to see you on Walkathon Day, this Friday October 14, either as a volunteer or in our awesome cheering section. Wonder when your kids will be walking? Check out the schedule.

Early Bird Raffle Winners

10/7/2022

We have our winners for the Early Bird Raffle to be Gym Teacher for the day! Congrats to the winners and thanks to everyone who has already donated! We're more than halfway to slime time!

K-2 Winner- Giovanni L.
3-5 Winner- Ruby B.
6-8 Winner- Quinn M.

Walkathon Off to a Great Start!

10/7/2022

It may still be raining outside, but there are lots of rainbows at Waters! We've raised over $45,000 and we're more than halfway to our goal for the Walkathon thanks to donations from over 100 Wildcat families! If you haven't made your pledge yet, visit https://www.waterstoday.org/walk22.html.

Walk and Roll to School

10/2/2022

October 5-7

The Waters community is also participating in the national Walk & Roll to School Day initiative on October 5-7 to encourage physical activity and build a sense of community during the morning trek to school. Be sure to wear your Waters t-shirt and then skate, scooter, bike, or walk to school. Snap a photo and share on Instagram @WatersWildcats!

Walkathon Early Bird Raffle

10/2/2022

Through October 6

To help get the Walkathon and Pledge Drive off to a great start, we have a special incentive for early donations. All students who have a donation or pledge made on their behalf by this Thursday, October 6th will be entered into an Early Bird Raffle to be Gym Teacher for a day with Mr. Archer or Mr. Ortiz! There will be three winners in all - one from each grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).

Wildcat Walkathon Kicks Off

10/2/2022

October 3-14

The Wildcat Walkathon has officially kicked off! This is our fall fundraiser and a chance for the whole school to participate in some fitness fun. Now through October 14, we ask families to donate or pledge to support our school. Funds raised during the Walkathon support a number of crucial initiatives at Waters, including lunch and recess supervision, Technology, Environmental Science, Arts and essentials classes, and teacher appreciation events. WatersToday also supports the Circle of Help, a parent-run program that aims to alleviate the stress of financial hardship on local students and their family members by offering assistance through community aid. On October 14, the whole school will participate in the Walkathon during the school day. Families are invited to cheer on their Wildcats at each of the corners around the school. For more information about the Walkathon, see the info sheet your child will receive at school today or read the FAQ.

To reach our goal of $80,000, we ask each family to pledge or collect donations totaling $500. We know that many families will not be able to contribute at that level, but others who can ensure that we can maintain the programs that make Waters a great place to learn and grow. Please give whatever amount you are able- every dollar counts! Pledges of any size may be made in one payment or as a recurring monthly or quarterly donation. Donate o nline, with Zelle or QuickPay to waterstodaytreasurer@gmail.com, or by sending a check payable to WatersToday to school with your child.

Spots available for the Family Yoga party!

9/16/2022

Sunday, September 25, 11am-12pm
Waters Field

Join Jessie Novak and Laura Johnston (Waters parents) for a fun and interactive session of Family Yoga on the Field! This experience invites kids aged 3 and up, together with their parents, grandparents, caregivers or other family members to share in the joy of yoga.

Your time will be spent stretching and moving - both alone and working together to make some partner/family poses, along with breathing exercises, and relaxation. You can bring your own mat or a beach towel, (Mats are not provided.) Wear comfortable clothes for movement so you can all twist, bend, extend, and jump! You'll be planting seeds of yoga in curious young minds and connecting to your own inner child with this fun and playful event!

The cost for this class is $10 per family member, and each spot is reserved for one person. Cash or Zelle payments can be made at the event.

Waters Dines Out

9/16/2022

Wednesday, September 21
Lou Malnati's
4340 N. Lincoln

Waters Dines Out next Wednesday at Lou Malnati's! Dine-in with some Waters friends or order carry-out or delivery and 20% of your total sale will be donated back to WatersToday. Make sure to show the flyer, mention Waters, or use the code FUNDWAT22 when ordering online. We hope to see you there!

Open Meeting and Info Session

9/13/2022

Monday, October 3, 6-7:30 p.m.
Waters Annex

Do you have questions about fundraising, volunteering, and community events at Waters? Are you looking for ways to get involved? Come to the WatersToday open meeting on Monday, October 3 to learn more about becoming a CPS volunteer, ask questions about fundraising, and find out about opportunities to get involved both during and outside of the school day. After the meeting and info session, we hope you will join us at Rockwell's!

Want to Learn More About Fundraising at Waters?

9/7/2022

If you want to learn more about why and how we fundraise at Waters, check out the LSC and WatersToday presentation from Curriculum Night. If you have questions, reach out to watertodayinfo@gmail.com for more information.

Apple Fest Volunteer Opportunity

9/2/2022

Saturday and Sunday October 1-2
Lincoln and Leland

Raise money for Waters by volunteering at Apple Fest!
Register for a time slot and don't forget to mention you are volunteering on behalf of Waters. Sign up for a shift here.

Circle of Help Welcome Letter

8/22/2022

Dear Waters School Community,

Welcome to the 2022-23 school year!
For those of you not familiar, the Circle of Help is a volunteer community aid organization that assists Waters Elementary School families who need support. Working in conjunction with Waters Today, Waters administration and staff, this program aims to help alleviate the stress of financial hardship on students and their family members, so that students can focus on their education. Throughout the school year we offer confidential assistance with items and services such as:

Emergency food, clothing, diapers, and household items
Lice treatment kits
School supplies
Literacy and academic enrichment
Scholarships for camps and before/after-school programs
Field trip assistance
Any additional items identified by teachers, staff or school administrators

Additionally, we arrange for families to receive food baskets at Thanksgiving and hold an annual holiday adopt-a-family program, which provides holiday gifts to students in need.
If your family is in need or you become aware of a student in need, please let a staff member know, or contact us at (our new email address) circleofhelpwaters@gmail.com.

If you would like to get involved with Circle of Help, please email us.

Thank you for your support!

Shop 4 Schools at Genevieve

8/16/2022

Thursday, August 25- Friday, September 2
4745 N. Lincoln Ave

Shop at Genevieve in Lincoln Square from Thursday, August 25 through Friday, September 2 and 15% of your sale will be donated to a local school of your choosing. Genny Konz, the store owner, will also match the donation to the school with the largest total, so help put Waters on top and double the donation!

Back to School Helpers Needed!

8/7/2022

Do you want to welcome the youngest Wildcats and their families to Waters? Or maybe help with pizza baking or bike decorating at the Back to School Bash? Or even just lend us your bags set for the afternoon on August 19? Sign up here!

Back to School Bash

8/3/2022

Friday, August 19 4-6 p.m.
Waters Field

Stop by the Waters field for fun, friends and food on Friday August 19 from 4-6pm! Catch up with old friends and meet new ones! There will be music, lawn games, and free Kona snow cones for everyone, along with pizza from the oven and food for purchase. Sunnyside will be closed to traffic, so bring your bike or scooter to decorate and ride. And be sure to stop by the WatersToday table for your Waters yard sign or magnet and to learn about ways to get involved this year. This event is for all preK through 8th grade students, families and staff so please help spread the word!

Preschool and Kindergarten Family Meet and Greet

7/21/2022

Wednesday, August 10 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Join us on the Waters field for music, games, and plenty of fun! This will be a great chance to connect with incoming Waters preschool and kindergarten students and their families. We hope to see you there!

Also coming up…
Kindergarten Teacher Meet and Greet
Wednesday, August 17 1:45 - 3:00 pm

Preschool Teacher Meet and Greet
Friday, August 19 9:30 - 11:00 am

More information on the teacher meet and greets to follow. We can't wait to extend a warm Waters welcome to our youngest Wildcats!

Meeting Postponed

6/13/2022

In light of the weather, tonight’s open meeting has been postponed until 7:30 pm and will be held virtually.

The meeting will begin on Zoom at 7:30 p.m.

https://uchicago.zoom.us/j/98485354425?pwd=VEw0aGtFVDIyejR6QUxETUZmT0lKdz09

Meeting ID: 984 8535 4425
Passcode: Waters

Thank You!

6/8/2022

Thank you so much to our outgoing Board Members, who have given so much to WatersToday at a very challenging time. We'd like to offer our gratitude to Vanessa Summer, Jacqueline Gaines, Jen Davidson, Poppy Brandes, and Cara Sullivan for all of their creativity, hard work, and flexibility. We'd also like to thank all of the teachers, parents, administrators, and friends who gave their time and resources to a committee, a community event, or fundraiser this year. You all help make Waters a special place for kids to learn and grow and we are so grateful to have you in our community.

Auction Pick Up Round 2

5/31/2022

Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m-noon
2617 W. Wilson Ave

Your last chance to pick up any winnings from the Big Night Auction is this coming Saturday morning from 10 to noon!

WatersToday Open Meeting

5/25/2022

Monday, June 13 7 p.m.
Waters Elementary Annex

The final WatersToday Board Meeting of the year will be held Monday, June 13 at the school. This meeting will include a fundraising update and elections for the new Board. If you are interested in a board position or becoming more involved in planning WatersToday community events, please reach out to waterstodayinfo@gmail.com.

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