This week is Catalyst Circle Rock's 1st Annual Parent Appreciation Week to honor the parents and guardians of Catalyst Circle Rock! We have awesome events planned for each day and we hope to see someone from everyone family at at least one event this week! Please see the schedule below:

Monday, October 19th – Breast Cancer Awareness Kick-Off! Families arrived early to greet scholars and wore pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (pictured below).

Tuesday, October 20th – We “Donut” what we would do without you! Come enjoy free donuts and coffee between 7:15am and 9:00am at Door 4.

Wednesday, October 21st – Blast off Into Technology! Attend one of two events in which we teach parents about the instructional technology programs that we use on a daily basis (Study Island, IXL Math, and Class Dojo). The programs will be from 8:30am – 9:30am and 4:00pm – 5:00pm.

Thursday, October 22nd – Pamper Party! Come and be treated to free massages, manicures, and mini-facials between the hours of 12pm – 2pm in our Renaissance Room!

Friday, October 23rd – Please join us from 9am – 11am where we will honor our grandparents as well as give away free Catalyst tote bags and T-shirts for parents who join the Extra Mile Parents (EMPs).

Catalyst Maria High School's male soccer team won first place at the Chicago Charter Classic, with wins over Instituto Career Academy, Noble Gary Comer, and Uno Garcia! Congratulations to the Wolves!

 

Due to the need to correct issues that are significantly impacting the technology infrastructure of our schools, Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria will have an emergency closure on Tuesday October 13, 2015.  School will resume on Wednesday October 15, 2015. If you have questions prior to Friday afternoon when corrective work will begin, please call Catalyst Circle Rock (773) 945-5025 or Catalyst Maria at (773) 993-1770. We apologize for issues this may cause and thank you for your partnership. 

Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria have programming throughout October for National Anti-Bullying Month.  Please ask your scholars about these programs, or reach out to each campus to find out about specific events that are being held!

We are extremely proud of Catalyst Maria scholar Isa M., who was one of four recipients of the Outstanding Illinois Charter School Senior Award! 

 

Isa is an incredible member of the Catalyst Maria community, and embodies the INCS award's criteria of "demonstrating outstanding academic achievement, commitment to their community, and strong leadership qualities in their school and extracurricular activities. They embody the mission of their charter school and work hard toward achieving their dream of graduating from college and being successful in a career and beyond."

Isa will be awarded a significant college scholarship and will be honored at the INCS Charter Conference on October 26, 2015!

Congratulations Isa on your award and thank you exemplifying the Catalyst mission of "Teaching minds and touching hearts"!