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
• Update on auditorium campaign

*5:00 – 5:25- Closure and next steps

*Adjournment

The Catalyst Board of Directors' will have their second scheduled meeting of the 2019-2020 school year on Monday November 25, 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:

*2:45 – 3:20- Catalyst parent and Board member meet and greet

*3:20-3:35- Catalyst Circle Rock Dean of Scholars Jason Kent and Catalyst Circle Rock Social Worker Kimberly Walton to present on student discipline and restorative practices at Catalyst Circle Rock

*3:35 – 3:50 Reconvene and welcome

• Review of agenda
• Review and vote for approval of September 30, 2019 Board of Directors’ meeting minutes; November 21, 2019 and Finance Committee’s meeting minutes; and November 14, 2019 Academic Committee’s meeting minutes.
• Review and vote on three-year renewal term to Catalyst Board of Directors and Finance Committee for Yuan-Ying Hsu
• Review and vote on initial three-year term to Catalyst Board of Directors and Academic Committee for Velia Soto
• Review and vote on initial three-year term to Catalyst Board of Directors and Academic Committee for Dr. Kimberly Hinton

*3:50 – 4:00 Opportunity for public comment, if requested (2 mins max per speaker)

*4:00 – 4:30 Academic and Mission Committee

 

• Review of SY2018-2019 SQRP results
• Monthly academic dashboard and SY2019-2020 strategic plan updates

 

 

*4:30 – 5:00 Finance and Strategic Issues Committee

• FY19 Finance and Compliance audit review
• FY20 year to date review
• FY20 private fundraising goal and year to date review
• Kehrein Center for the Arts update

*5:00 – 5:25- Closure and next steps

*Adjournment

On September 18, 2019, the Catalyst Circle Rock school community hosted its 5^th Annual CCR Men Take Your Child to School Day (pictured below). Hundreds of CCR fathers, grandfathers, and other men of the community greeted scholars and then had a special celebration breakfast that included an inspirational address by Catalyst teacher Mr. Troy Morris.  Also joining the celebration were Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford, members from the Sheriff’s Office and the 15th Police District. AMAZING work by Mrs. Myers and the entire CCR community!