Catalyst Maria High School scholar Christopher A. (Class of 2019) spent this summer working with UChicago and UIC on laboratory research on prostate cancer. The focus of this research was centered on the disparities between African-American and European-American males and prostrate cancer based on vitamin D deficiency. Christopher (pictured below) worked very hard this summer and presented gave a formal presentation on the research this week- we are so proud of him!
The Catalyst Board of Directors' Finance Committee will hold a meeting to review the proposed FY19 budget on July 25, 2018 at 10:00 AM. This meeting will be held by phone conference- please contact Catalyst's Director of Administration Michael Kasang at mkasang@catalystschools.org for conference call information. The Finance Committee will review and vote on recommendation to proceed with proposed FY19 budget or provide adjustments.
The Catalyst Board of Directors' will hold meetings for the 2018-2019 school year at the times and dates below. All Catalyst Board meetings are open to the public and an agenda will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting on the Catalyst website and at both Catalyst campuses in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
September 17, 2018- Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
3:00-6:00
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL, 60644
November 19, 2018- Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
Top Chef Junior finalist Rahanna Bisseret Martinez and Anne Trotter (pictured below), sister of the late, world-famous chef Charlie Trotter visited Catalyst Maria’s on-campus partner Maria Kaupas Center (MKC) this morning! Twenty-five scholars in grades 8-11 were selected to participate in the 2018 Culinary Summer Camp, sponsored by The Trotter Project. The camp will be held at the MKC July 9-13, 2018, during which participating scholars will learn the basics of culinary arts and hospitality from a professional chef! Many thanks to The Trotter Project for their support of the MKC, Catalyst, and the Chicago Lawn community!
Catalyst Maria held an exceptional STEAM EXPO 2018 on May 31, 2018! The second annual STEAM EXPO featured K-12 scholars exhibiting, performing, and demonstrating their accomplishments in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). The event also hosted a community resource fair and was incredibly well attended despite very warm temperatures! A HUGE shout out to all Catalyst Maria team members that made this such an inspiring event, with a special thank you to Mr. Sean Hamilton for his remarkable leadership and commitment of time and energy to make this event so incredible!
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