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February 17, 2023

Waters Families,

This month (February 15 - March 15) is Crossing Guard Appreciation Month. We are very fortunate to have two wonderful crossing guards who help our students get to school safely. They both also have an acerbic wit and sense of humor. Nancy looks after the Campbell & Wilson intersection and Maggie guides our families who live SoMo (South of Montrose). Please give them a wave or word of gratitude next time you see them!

In traffic related news, you may have noticed that CPD was out enforcing parking restrictions for the handicapped spaces and staff parking along Maplewood this week. The fine for parking in these spaces is $250. Thank you for helping ensure that these spaces are available for staff and persons with disabilities.

Enjoy the long weekend,
Mr. R.

Algebra Students Using Jenga to Learn How to Represent One Solution, No Solution, and Infinite Solutions

Valentine Fun in Ms. Soto’s 2nd Grade

CHICAGO RIVER STUDENT CONGRESS
Ms. Rovito and Ms. Vecchioni would like to invite all 5th-8th grade students to the Chicago River Student Congress! Even if your child is not currently taking environmental science, we would love for them to join. It will be held on
Saturday, February 25, from 8:45-1:00 at DePaul College Prep. We are not presenting this year, so students will be able to come closer to the start time of 9:00.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

If your child is interested in attending, please fill out this form.


GIRLS ON THE RUN
The Spring Season of Girls on the Run at Waters is almost here. Girls on the Run will meet every Wednesday and Friday starting March 8th through May 12th Form 3:15 pm to 5pm. The program is available to 3rd though 5th graders. The season will culminate in a 5K downtown organized by the Girls on the Run organization. The link to sign up is here: GOTR-Chicago-Spring-2023-Girl-Registration. Registration is on a sliding scale. If anyone has any other questions they can email Vanessa King at Vanessa.N.King@me.com.


ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!
To order your yearbook visit: https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/73348x
Online ordering available until
Friday, March 31, 2023

NOTE: 8th grade student yearbooks will be included in graduation fees and do not need to be ordered via Inter-State.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Aguilar (
jaguilar122@cps.edu).

CPS COVID DATA DASHBOARD
Includes
school and district level data on positive cases, vaccination and testing.
Room 319 / 5th has a mask mandate through February 25.
Room 311 / 6th has a mask mandate through February 24.

Looking for an exceptional, affordable camp option for this summer? EARLY BIRD PRICING EXTENDED through 2/28!

Camp Galileo is returning to Waters Elementary this summer! At Camp Galileo, K-10th graders enjoy creative STEAM-inspired projects and get active outside. Our dynamic staff helps kids turn ideas into reality, collaborate with peers and play hard outdoors. Inspired by popular demand, this summer we're offering:

  • Six unique weeks of camp for K–4th graders

  • Four unique weeks for 5th–8th graders, so your kids can spend an even bigger chunk of the summer with us.

  • Camp runs M-F, June 26 - August 4 this year!

Go to www.galileo-camps.com for our best pricing of the season, and to avoid the waitlist later!


President’s Day (No School)
Monday, February 20

3rd Grade Ecology Field Trip
Wednesday, March 1

Parent Coffee - Topic: Science of Reading
Wednesday, March 8 @8:30 -
RSVP

Professional Development Day (No Classes) & End of Quarter 3
Friday, March 17

Report Card Pickup (No Classes)
Wednesday, March 29

Spring Break
April 3rd - 7th


Memorial Day (No School)
Monday, May 29

Last Day of School
Wednesday, June 7



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