Upcoming events
Earth Day/ Día de la Tierra
Celebrate Earth Day at our interactive event. More details to come!
Celebre el Día de la Tierra en nuestro evento interactivo. ¡Pronto le daremos más detalles!
Friends & Family Day Planning Meeting
Help to plan our biggest community & fundraising event of the year!
Meetings are held bi-weekly, virtually:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpu-ifis-frq
Friends & Family Day Planning Meeting
Help to plan our biggest community & fundraising event of the year!
Meetings are held bi-weekly, virtually:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpu-ifis-frq
Friends & Family Day
Our end of school year party and fundraiser. All are welcome to attend. More details to come!
Nuestro fiesta de fin de año y recaudación de fondos. Todos son bienvenidos. ¡Pronto habrá más detalles!
May Meeting
FOC General Meeting
Monday, May 5, 2025 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qmr-gpqb-csc
Or dial: (US) +1 478-352-1593 PIN: 951 214 428#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qmr-gpqb-csc?pin=4320428364264
June Meeting
FOC General Meeting
Monday, June 2, 2025 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qmr-gpqb-csc
Or dial: (US) +1 478-352-1593 PIN: 951 214 428#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qmr-gpqb-csc?pin=4320428364264
After School Picnic
Bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy one last after school picnic with Kona Ice.
Order Kona Ice in advance - TBA
Morning Students: 11:30-12:30
Afternoon/Full Day Students: 4 - 5
Traiga una manta y un picnic para disfrutar de un último picnic después de la escuela con Kona Ice.
Solicite Kona Ice con anticipación (a confirmar)
Estudiantes de la mañana: 11:30 a 12:30
Estudiantes de la tarde/día completo: 4 a 5
Friends & Family Day Planning Meeting
Help to plan our biggest community & fundraising event of the year!
Meetings are held bi-weekly, virtually:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpu-ifis-frq
Culver's Dinner Fundraiser
Join us for dinner in or drive thru at Culver’s Six Corners location.
Be sure to mention you’re there for Catalpa ECC, and 15% of your order will be returned to Friends of Catalpa.
Sign Up to help out at Culver’s here.
Únase a nosotros para cenar o pedir comida para llevar en el local Six Corners de Culver.
Recuerde mencionar que está allí para Catalpa ECC y el 15 % de su pedido se devolverá a Friends of Catalpa.
Regístrate para ayudar en Culver’s aquí.
April Meeting
FOC General Meeting
Monday, April 7, 2025 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qmr-gpqb-csc
Or dial: (US) +1 478-352-1593 PIN: 951 214 428#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qmr-gpqb-csc?pin=4320428364264
Teacher & Staff Brunch / Brunch para Profesores y Personal
As thanks to our amazing teachers and staff, Friends of Catalpa is proud to provide them with brunch on report card pickup day. Volunteer sign-up coming soon!
Como agradecimiento a nuestros increíbles maestros y personal, Friends of Catalpa se enorgullece de ofrecerles un brunch el día de recogida de boletas de calificaciones. ¡Próximamente inscripción para voluntarios!
*Book Fair / Feria del Libro
Friends of Catalpa is still in the planning stages, so please reach out with any Book Fair recommendations!
March is National Reading Month, and March 3rd is Read Across America Day. Join us in celebrating our love of books and reading by attending our book fair.
Times to purchase book will be determined by volunteer support. Sign up coming soon!
Friends of Catalpa todavía está en la etapa de planificación, así que no dudes en comunicarte con nosotros si tienes alguna recomendación sobre la feria del libro.
Marzo es el Mes Nacional de la Lectura y el 3 de marzo es el Día de la Lectura en Estados Unidos. Únete a nosotros para celebrar nuestro amor por los libros y la lectura asistiendo a nuestra feria del libro.
Los horarios para comprar libros se determinarán con el apoyo de los voluntarios. ¡Regístrate próximamente!
Friends & Family Day Planning Meeting
Help to plan our biggest community & fundraising event of the year!
Meetings are held bi-weekly, virtually:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpu-ifis-frq
Spring Break Family Bowling Party/ Fiesta de bolos familiar durante las vacaciones de primavera
Looking for a fun activity to do with the kids during spring break? Come to the Family Bowling Party!
¿Estás buscando hacer una actividad divertida con tus hijos durante las vacaciones de primavera? ¡Ven a la fiesta de bolos familiar!
Friends & Family Day Planning Meeting
Help to plan our biggest community & fundraising event of the year!
Meetings are held bi-weekly, virtually:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpu-ifis-frq
T-shirt Distribution / Distribuirlos T-Shirts
Chicago Flag & Catalpa ECC mashup T-Shirt on sale.
Order here - link coming soon!
Help us pass them out here.
Camiseta con la bandera de Chicago y el logo de Catalpa ECC en oferta.
Haz tu pedido aquí. ¡Próximamente tendrás el enlace!
Ayúdanos a distribuirlos aquí.
March Meeting
FOC General Meeting
Monday, March 3, 2025 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qmr-gpqb-csc
Or dial: (US) +1 478-352-1593 PIN: 951 214 428#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qmr-gpqb-csc?pin=4320428364264
*Dad’s Night Out / Noche de Papás
Dads deserve some fun out of the house, too!
Sign up here if you are interested in attending the TBD event, please note we need help planning the event!
¡Los papás también merecen divertirse fuera de casa!
Regístrate aquí si estás interesado en asistir al evento TBD. Ten en cuenta que necesitamos ayuda para planificar el evento.
February Meeting
FOC General Meeting
Monday, February 3, 2025 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qmr-gpqb-csc
Or dial: (US) +1 478-352-1593 PIN: 951 214 428#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qmr-gpqb-csc?pin=4320428364264
*Mom’s Night Out / Noche de Mamás
You are invited to join us for a Mom’s Night Out at Tata’s Kitchen & Social!
Make sure to RSVP!
¡Estás invitado a unirte a nosotros para una Noche para mamás en Tata’s Kitchen & Social!
¡Asegúrate de confirmar tu asistencia!
Tata's Tacos Fundraiser / Recaudacion de Fondos de Tata’s Tacos
Mention Catalpa for any to-go or delivery order, and Tata’s will donate 10%+ of your bill to Friends of Catalpa!
Menciona Catalpa en cualquier pedido para llevar o de entrega a domicilio, ¡y Tata’s donará 10%+ de su cuenta a Friends of Catalpa!
After School Book Swap & Membership Drive
Browse and take home gently used books donated by members of our community!
Everyone is welcome; you don’t have to donate to participate.
¡Explora y llévate a casa libros usados en buen estado donados por miembros de nuestra comunidad!
Todos son bienvenidos; no es necesario que hagas una donación para participar.
January General Meeting
You're invited to join us in person at Catalpa or virtually:
Monday, January 6, 2025 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qmr-gpqb-csc
Or dial: (US) +1 478-352-1593 PIN: 951 214 428#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qmr-gpqb-csc?pin=4320428364264
Please see our Agenda.
December General Meeting
You're invited to join us in person at Catalpa or virtually:
Monday, December 2 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qmr-gpqb-csc
Or dial: (US) +1 478-352-1593 PIN: 951 214 428#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qmr-gpqb-csc?pin=4320428364264
Please see our Agenda.
Family Movie Night/Noche de Cine en Familia
Friends of Catalpa is hosting a FREE family movie night on Friday, November 15th from 5:30-7PM! You are welcome to bring your own snacks, seating (a blanket/chair), etc.
Snacks will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to the Friends of Catalpa to fund OST Activities, Field Trips, and the Learning Garden.
Sign up to volunteer or attend here.
Amigos de Catalpa organizará una noche de cine GRATIS para la familia el viernes 15 de Noviembre de 5:30 p. m. a 7 p. m. Le invitamos a traer sus propios refrigerios, asientos (una manta/silla), etc.
Habrá refrigerios disponibles para su compra. Todas las ganancias serán donadas a Friends of Catalpa.
Inscríbete para ser voluntario o asistir aquí.
November General Meeting
You're invited to join us in person at Catalpa or virtually:
Monday, November 11 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qmr-gpqb-csc
Or dial: (US) +1 478-352-1593 PIN: 951 214 428#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qmr-gpqb-csc?pin=4320428364264
Please see our Agenda.
Mom's Night Out/Noche de Salida para Mamás
Una noche para que las mamás se conecten y se relajen.
Ma O'Brien's 5734 N. Elston.
5:30PM
50/50 RAFFLE!
Purchase $5 tickets HERE for our 50/50 Raffle now through 11/15/24! Winner will be drawn and announced at 6PM during Movie Night.
Proceeds go towards our $1700 goal for Full Day student’s field trip buses and Half Day student’s in-school ‘field trip’ experiences.
¡Compre boletos de $5 AQUI para nuestro sorteo 50/50 ahora hasta el 15/11/24! El ganador será sorteado y anunciado a las 6:00 p. m. durante la Noche de películas.
Las ganancias se destinarán a nuestra meta de $1700 para viajes escolares en autobús para estudiantes de día completo y viajes escolares en autobús para estudiantes de medio día.
Fall Fest (Full Day & Afternoon)
Fall Fest is a class party that takes place the last 45 minutes of class; contact your student's room parent to volunteer in class or to provide crafts, sensory items, or stories.
Costumes are optional.
Fall Fest (Morning)
Fall Fest is a class party that takes place the last 45 minutes of class; contact your student's room parent to volunteer in class or to provide crafts, sensory items, or stories.
Costumes are optional.
Catalpa T-Shirt Sale!
Pre-order your toddler or adult Catalpa ECC t-shirt or sweatshirt now until October 15!
October General Meeting
You're invited to join us in person at Catalpa or virtually:
FOC General Meeting
Monday, October 7 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Estás invitado a unirte a nosotros en persona en Catalpa o virtualmente:
Asamblea General de FOC
Lunes 7 de octubre · 6:00 – 7:00 p. m.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qmr-gpqb-csc
Or dial: (US) +1 478-352-1593 PIN: 951 214 428#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qmr-gpqb-csc?pin=4320428364264
Please see the/Por favor consulte la Agenda.
Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser Night!
CHUCK E. CHEESE DONATES 20% ON THE SALE generated from this event to The Friends of Catalpa!
Mention Catalpa ECC when you order and bring the flyer to Chuck E. Cheese.
¡CHUCK E. CHEESE DONA EL 20 % DE LAS VENTAS generadas por este evento a The Friends of Catalpa!
Menciona a Catalpa ECC cuando hagas tu pedido y lleva el volante a Chuck E. Cheese.
Custodial Worker's Day!
Find a way to say an enormous THANK YOU to the Catalpa ECC Custodial Staff:
Josue Gomez and Cayetano Rios
Encuentre una manera de decir un enorme GRACIAS al personal de limpieza de Catalpa ECC:
Josue Gómez y Cayetano Ríos