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Catalyst and partners to host Aldermen Meetings

Catalyst and its partners at Circle Urban Ministries will host a meeting with 29th Ward Alderman Deborah Graham on February 12, 2015, and 37th Ward Alderman Emma Mitts on February 18, 2015.  Both events will be held at 6:30 PM and light refreshments will be served.  Community members are encouraged to attend and discuss items with their Alderman.  

Catalyst Board of Directors' Meeting- 2/9/15 Agenda

This Monday (February 9, 2015) the Catalyst Board of Directors' will hold their scheduled meeting at 3:00 PM at Catalyst Maria, 6727 S. California Ave., Chicago, IL, 60629. All Catalyst Board meetings are open to the public.  

The agenda for this meeting will be:

*Welcome- Mission Moment

*Finance Committee 

*Development Committee 

  • Event Summary
  • FY15 YTD

*Academic Committee 

  • SQRP Scores
  • Catalyst Maria AdvancED accreditation
  • Catalyst Howland RSV

*Update on charter renewal process/calendar and Catalyst next steps for Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School

*Update on ccharter renewal process/calendar and Catalyst next steps for Catalyst Howland Charter School

*Adjournment

Catalyst scholars featured in Black is Human campaign!

Catalyst Circle Rock scholars were a part of a new campaign of a social initiative, Black is Human. This initiative provides a glimpse of the African American experience through stories often unheard. Black is Human takes an honest look at our community, celebrates its spirit and illuminates a truer picture.  Scholars were featured in different videos, one of which can be accessed below:

 BIH

 

Visit Black Is Human on Facebook and Twitter:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blackishuman

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/blackishuman

Catalyst Schools CLOSED Monday 2/2/15

Due to the dangerous weather conditions forcasted for Monday, February 2, 2015, Catalyst-Circle Rock, Catalyst Howland and Catalyst Maria will be closed to scholars and staff. Please be safe during this weather!

Catalyst Schools CLOSED Thursday 2/19/15

Due to the extreme low temperatures forcasted for Thursday, February 19, 2015, Catalyst-Circle Rock, Catalyst Howland and Catalyst Maria will be closed to scholars and staff. Please be safe during this weather!

Support Catalyst    

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.