Catalyst is incredibly thankful for the commitment that all members of the Catalyst community dedicate to our mission of teaching minds and touching hearts! In observance of Thanksgiving, Catalyst Schools will be closed to scholars and staff Wednesday, November 24, 2021 through Friday November 26, 2021.
We hope that you are able to rest, relax and rejuvenate with family and friends over the Thanksgiving break!
The Catalyst Board of Directors will hold a meeting November 22, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 pm. The agenda and meeting information are below. If you have questions, please contact Catalyst's Director of Administration Michael Kasang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Catalyst Schools- Board of Directors Meeting
November 22, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
Location:
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, Illinois 60644
AGENDA
*3:00-3:30- Welcome: Dr. Colleen Reardon, Chair and Mr. Gordon Hannon, CEO
*3:30-3:40 -Public comment (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)
*3:40-4:00- Introduction of Catalyst Maria Parent Advisory Council and support staff
*4:00-4:15-Academic Committee: Dr. Catherine Burns
*4:15-4:30 - Finance and Strategic Issues Committee: Ms. Ying-Yuan Hsu
*4:30-4:45 KCA Foundation update: Terry Toth, Board Chair
*4:45-5:15: Board governance items:
*Adjournment
**Effective 11/12/21**
The location of the Board of Directors' meeting on Monday November 22, 2021 will be:
3:00-5:30 PM
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
5608 W. Washington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60644
Hello Catalyst families!
We hope that you are safe, healthy and are doing well!
All Catalyst scholars are eligible to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage scholars to become vaccinated as soon as possible, as scholars that are fully vaccinated will NOT need to test weekly for COVID-19, will NOT need to quarantine if they are exposed to a positive/potential COVID-19 case and do not develop symptoms, and will NOT need to face a restriction from school after traveling.
Catalyst Maria will host an on-site vaccination event for all scholars and families on December 11, 2021 and Catalyst Circle Rock will host a on-site vaccination event for all scholars and families on December 18, 2021. Please connect with your Catalyst campus with any questions.
Below are additional resources for scholars and their families to become vaccinated:
Vaccination sites – CDPH shared two useful resources to help connect families to vaccines. You can find vaccine sites in the city of Chicago here. City sites will be open to 5- to 11-year-olds starting Saturday, November 13, 2021.
CPS is offering vaccinations in several locations that Catalyst students may receive their vaccine at- more information is linked here.
CDC Vaccine Finder: vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you
Several stores are currently offering COVID-19 vaccines, and each has its own registration link:
The Catalyst Board of Directors' Academic Committee will hold a meeting on November 16, 2021 at 4:00 pm. This meeting will be held by video conference- please contact Catalyst's Director of Administration Michael Kasang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-295-7001 for login information. The agenda for this meeting is for the committee members to provide oversight of academics and monitori the progress of the schools. They will discuss how to support the principals’ efforts to continue to provide the best school environment for all students and families. The committee will provide the principals an opportunity to name challenges and ask for resources and thought partnership to help solve their school's needs.