Through the incredible work of innumerable staff members, scholars, families, community partners, the Sisters of St. Casimir, and more, Catalyst Maria received a five-year renewal (the full, longest term currently awarded) to the Chicago Board of Education! Many, many thanks to all that have contributed to this school community in any way, and we look forward to serving our 1,100 Kindergarten-12th Grade scholars, their families, and the Chicago Lawn community for many years to come!
Catalyst Maria High School team members Mrs. Mear and Ms. Doneske presented at the national World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) conference in Philadelphia last week! Mrs. Mear and Ms. Doneske presented a 75-minute interactive workshop entitled “If They Don’t Understand How Can They Reach Me?” to a packed audience! The session included research based evidence and a comprehensive curriculum to build classroom culture supported by ESL and literacy strategies- great work Mrs. Mear (pictured below during the presentation) and Ms. Doneske!
Per Administrative Code Title77:Public Health Chapter I, the following are are available for inspection by parents in the Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria Facilities Offices. Please call the schools to make an appointment to view these items if desired:
- Catalyst Schools Asbestos Management Plans
- 6-Month Asbetos Surveys
Catalyst Maria Elementary Presents
Princesses & Pirates Costume Party Fundraiser
Friday October 28, 2016 1:15-4:30
Cost: $10 per scholar (Proceeds support Catalyst elementary & athletics)
Party Includes:
Food (Hot dogs & chips), 4x6 framed picture, & a goodie bag
Supervised activities include:
Dancing, Arts & Crafts, Story-Telling, Facing Painting & More!
We recommend paying in advance. Teachers will collect payment and you will receive confirmations through class DoJo
On October 14, 2016 Catalyst Maria culminated a month of events for Hispanic Heritage Month with a school assembly. Some of the highlights of the assembly were members of the school’s Dreamer Group describing ways to support undocumented scholars, and CMHS graduate Maria S. and Mr. Deam performing mariachi songs (pictured below):
