Through Catalyst Maria’s partnership with Urban Alliance, two CMHS seniors were recently hired for yearlong internships! Seniors Jaquia and Jemarie are participants in the Urban Alliance Work Study Program, which provides high school seniors with an intensive, year-long experience combining paid, professional internships, job skills training, one-on-one mentoring, and ongoing post-program support. Jaquia will be working at the Goodman Theater and Jemarie will be working at Chicago Urban League- congratulations to both scholars and many thanks to Mrs. Comiskey, the Post-Secondary team, and the entire CMHS community for their efforts on this incredible partnership!
Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria are OPEN to scholars, families, staff and partners for normal school and business hours October 31, 2019 and moving forward.
Catalyst Circle Rock will again be one of the sites for Open House Chicago this weekend! The Chicago Architecture Center's Open House Chicago is a free public festival that offers behind-the-scenes access to more than 350 buildings across Chicago. You can explore the hidden gems and architectural treasures of Chicago’s neighborhoods for free, with one of the sites being the Kehrein Center for the Arts at CCR! Find out more through the linked image below:
This week, CMHS celebrated Homecoming Week 2019! Through the efforts of the entire CMHS team but with a special shout out to Ms. Dore, the school community celebrated with traditions such as decorating the halls blue/ orange/white, having themed dress down days, and holding a seminar door decorating competition! The Wolves took home victories in volleyball, soccer, and football this week, and over 70 scholars and staff packed the stands for the “white out” themed (pictured below) victory during the Homecoming football game vs. Tilden! The week culminated Friday with an all-school pep rally, and scholars will enjoy a their dance on Friday night!
The Catalyst Board of Directors' will have their first scheduled meeting of the 2019-2020 school year on Monday September 30, 2019. This meeting will be held at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School, located at 5608 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60644 and will be from 3:00-5:30 PM.
All Catalyst Board meetings are open to the public. In accordance with OMA, the agenda for this meeting is below:
*3:00 – 3:25- Catalyst parent and Board member meet and greet
*3:25 – 3:50 Reconvene and welcome
Review of agenda
Introduction of Velia Soto and Kimberly Hinton
Review and vote for approval of May 20, 2019 Board of Directors’ meeting minutes; July 22, 2019 and Finance Committee’s meeting minutes; and August 16, 2019 Academic Committee’s meeting minutes.
Review and vote for approval of amendment to Catalyst Board of Directors’ bylaws
Review of current governance agreements with CPS
*3:50 – 4:00 Opportunity for public comment, if requested (2 mins max per speaker)
*4:00 – 4:30 Academic Committee
Review of SY18-19 preliminary SQRP results
Review of SY19-20 strategic plans
Monthly academic dashboard overview
Update on Catalyst Circle Rock charter renewal
*4:30 – 5:00 Finance Committee
FY20 budget overview
FY20 private fundraising goal and year to date review
Please join our efforts as a champion for changing lives at The Catalyst Schools. If you would like to speak with a Catalyst staff member about your donation, please call us at 773-295-7001.
