Our Mission
Enriching Education Through Community-Funded Initiatives

​Friends of Waters was created to raise money meant to supplement the funding Thomas J. Waters Elementary School receives from the Chicago Public School (CPS) system. Working collaboratively and respectfully with our administration and faculty, we strive to enrich the educational experience of our students while fostering a vibrant and supportive school community.  

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2025- 2026 Board Members

​Friends of Waters operates on a volunteer basis and encourages parents to get involved in the many initiatives that take place throughout the year. In addition to fundraising, the board currently helps lead communications and volunteer efforts for Waters Elementary.

President: Alison Howlett
Vice-President: Hale Goetz
Co-Treasurers: Mike Chrisler, Noel Steere
Secretary: Sarah Miller
Community Events Co-Chairs: Hadar Markin, Amanda Reynolds
Fundraising Co-Chairs: ​Lorin Liberson, Brandon Sparling
Volunteer Co-Chairs: Lacey Kruse, Megan Hunter
Communications Chair: Kristina Farrell

Public Meetings and Minutes

​Join us at a Friends of Waters meeting to learn more about our work and to share your ideas on supporting Waters Elementary. See the school calendar for upcoming meeting dates. During the school year, all meetings are held at the school and are open to the public. 
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Minutes​:  Copy of meeting minutes are available upon request.  Please email us at [email protected].