This Week at Waters - May 15
May 15, 2026
Waters Families,
One of our own Waters Wildcat families was featured on WBEZ this week! The interview centers on the new album from the Q Brothers. Your students may recognize the name of the album "Notice X Wonder", since it inspired by phrasing used in Waters' math curriculum.
Today is the first ever combined EcoArt Fest and Wildcat Bash! Thank you to Mr. Batdorf, Mr. Landis, Ms. Rovito and Ms. Zapata as well as Friends of Waters for all the care you have put into preparing for today's festivities. Look forward to seeing you there!
With kindness,
Mr. R.
CIWP Working Groups - Wednesday, May 20
We had a great first round of sessions last month. There will be an overview of the overall CIWP process starting at 3:45 PM in the gym. The working group sessions will run from 4:15-5:15 PM.
Here is a brief description of the work already underway in each group:
- Lectura para estudiantes hispanas, Literacy for Hispanic Students - K-2 Literacy Instruction in Spanish
- Literacy for Diverse Learners - Multisensory Literacy Instruction for All Students with Learning Differences
- Fine & Performing Arts - Authentic Arts Integration into Reading Classes
- Acceleration - Using Student Choice to Bring Acceleration to Every Classroom
- Systems to Communicate Student Needs - Standardized Weekly School-to-Home Communication
- Understanding the Student Experience - 1:1 Mentorship Program During School for 8th Graders
Enrollment for Next Year's Kindergarten is Open
Enrollment for next year's kindergarten is open. Please check the Enrollment page before coming to the office to pickup an enrollment packet.
Musical & Band Updates
Upcoming Dates
May LSC Meeting
Monday, May 18 @5:30 PM in the Garden Annex
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
Current 3rd Graders Band Program/Instrument Demonstration Assembly
Wednesday, May 27th at 10:00 AM
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
