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September 23, 2022

Waters Families,

Today was a professional development day for teachers. We made Aztec Xocolatl (hot chocolate) as part of a sample lesson on the true origin of chocolate. It was a wonderful way to introduce staff to the new mobile kitchen. If you want to make Xoclatl at home, the recipe is below. Be forewarned, it includes cayenne pepper.

Students have been taking assessments over the past couple of weeks and reports are being sent home. There are two assessments that Waters students have been taking, iReady in K-2 and Star360 in 3rd-8th grade. The goal of these assessments is to better understand what learning should be next for every student.

See you Monday!

With kindness,
Mr. R.

RECIEPE FOR: Aztec Xocolatl (Modern Hot Chocolate) - serves 4-6

• 1 cup Dark Chocolate (Chunks from Baking Section)

• 4 cups of Boiling Water (may use electric kettle)

• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

• 1⁄4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

• 1⁄4 cup sugar

1. Break the chocolate into squares in a heatproof jug or bowl.

2. Pour in the boiling water, or ask an adult to help.

3. Add the other ingredients and mix it until the chocolate has dissolved.

4. Pour it carefully into mugs.

5. If it is too bitter, you could add a splash of milk or additional sugar to taste.

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Cardboard Challenge & 8th Grade Carwash
Saturday, October 1

Parent Coffee with Mr. Rutkowski - Topic: Waters Garden
Wednesday, October 12 @8:30AM

Mes de la Herencia Hispana / Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15

Parent Coffee with Mr. Rutkowski - Topic: Waters Garden
Wednesday, October 12 @8:30AM

Reunión Organizativa del Comité Bilingüe / Bilingual Commitee Meeting - Friday, September 22, 8:30-9:30 AM

Staff Development, NO CLASSES - Friday, September 23

Indigenous Peoples' Day, SCHOOL CLOSED - Monday, October 10

Staff Development/End of Q1, NO CLASSES - Friday, October 21

Election Day, SCHOOL CLOSED - Tuesday, November 8

Report Card Pickup, NO CLASSES - Monday, November 21

Thanksgiving Break - Tuesday, November 22 through Friday, November 25

First Day of Winter Break for Students - Friday, December 23

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