This Week at Waters - May 1
May 1, 2026
Waters Families,
The Choir Spring Showcase will be on Monday, May 11 @4:00 PM. Come check out a wonderful performance from our Wildcat singers.
EcoArt Fest and the Wildcat Bash are combined this year. Join us on Friday, May 15 at 3:10 for student art exhibitions, pizza from the oven and much more! This is also a great event to invite families on your block who have students starting at Waters in the fall.
With kindness,
Mr. R.
8th Graders in NYC (and Jersey)
Students learned about a non-profit in Jersey City that brings food security to an underserved neighborhood. They also painted rocks to help beautify the beds.
Share Your Expertise at Career Week
Waters Community,
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual Career Week during the week of May 18th, and we are looking for passionate individuals to share their career journeys with our students!
Career Day is a wonderful opportunity for students to gain insight into various professions, understand the day-to-day realities of their careers, and learn about the education and skills required to succeed in the modern workforce.
Students are especially interested to hear from:
- Healthcare Professionals
- Veterinarians
- Chefs/Bakers
- Firefighters
- Musicians/Artists
- Animators/Game Designers
- Athletes
- Fashion Designers
- And, you guessed it, YouTubers/Influencers.
Careers do not need to be limited to these professions but will be of special interest to many students.
Event Details:
Dates: Week of May 18th
Format: In-person presentations (approx. 20-30 minutes each)
Goal: To expose students to a diverse range of career paths and possibilities.
How to Participate: If you are interested in sharing your expertise, please complete our speaker information form by clicking the link below. The form will allow you to specify your availability and provide brief details about your profession.
[Link to Google Form: Career Day Speaker Sign-Up]
Your participation makes a significant impact on our students’ future aspirations. Thank you for considering this opportunity to give back to our Waters' community.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to lbmuzzy@cps.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!
Wildcat Bash & EcoArt Fest Combined!
Date: Friday, May 15th 3:00-5:00 PM
Description: This year, we're going big! We're combining our beloved Wildcat Bash with the EcoArt Fest for one amazing end-of-year celebration. Come enjoy balloon artists, pizza, popsicles, arts and crafts, garden activities, games, and so much more - all in one incredible afternoon together. It's the perfect send-off for a wonderful school year. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Upcoming Dates
School Tours for Prospective Families (No PreK)
Thursday, May 7 @8:15 AM
Choir Spring Showcase
Monday, May 11 @4:00 PM in the Theatre Room
Wildcat Bash & EcoArt Fest
Friday, May 15
3:10 - 5:00 PM
Spring Music Showcases
Wednesday, May 20
Kindergarten & 1st Grade at 9:00AM
2nd - 6th Grade at 2:00 PM
CIWP Parent & Staff Working Groups
Wednesday, May 20
3:45-5:15 PM
8th Grade Navy Pier Luncheon
Monday, May 21
Memorial Day - SCHOOL CLOSED
Monday, May 25
Get Ready for Kindergarten
Wednesday, May 27
3:45 - 5:00 PM
8th Grade Graduation at Amundsen HS
Friday, May 29
Last Day of School (PreK ONLY)
Wednesday, June 3
Last Day of School (K-7th)
Thursday, June 4