The #1 "SILVER" CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT May 2017

Teacher Spotlight:Special Ed Support Staff

In order from left to right: Ms. Bartlett, Ms.Peagler, Mrs. Belmonte-Mann, Mrs.Johnson-Beckman and Dr. Stone.

Ms. Bartlett has been working at CMSA for 7years. She began working as a specialeducation teacher and is currently the CaseManager and Special Education DepartmentChair. She graduated from Illinois StateUniversity with her bachelors degree and isworking towards her Masters in EducationalLeadership at Northeastern Illinois University.

Ms. Peagler has been working at CMSA for 6years as the School Counselor. Shegraduated from University of IllinoisChampaign with a Bachelors in Psychologyand then continued to receive her Masters inSocial work at the University of Illinois atChicago. Last year she obtained hercertification as a Licensed Clinical SocialWorker. She has a passion for helping thosewho are seeking improvements and want tomake positive growth in the form ofaccomplishing goals.

Mrs. Belmonte-Mann joined the CMSA teamtwo years ago as the school Nurse comingfrom CPS. Her experience speaks for itself,as she hss been working as a school nurseand/or administrator for over 30 years. Shehas also worked at the UIC College of Nursingto develop the school nurse certificationcurriculum and had published nursing articlesin the School Nurse Journal. Not only is shepassionate about helping the students, butshe is also passionate about teaching Nursingto current and aspiring Nurses through ISBE.

Mrs. Johnson-Beckman joined the CMSAteam 4 years ago working as the SchoolSocial Worker. She attanded the University ofWisconsin for her Bachelors and graduated

Wisconsin for her Bachelors and graduatedwith her Masters from Loyola University. Mrs.Johnson-Beckman has a passion for workingwith students and helping them to achievetheir goals.

Dr. Stone joined CMSA as the schoolPsychologist 4 years ago. She has aDoctorate degree from Loyola University inCounseling and Educational Psychology. Shehas been working in the educational field forover 40 years. During this time, Dr. Stone hasbeen a teacher, school psychologist and anadministrator. She has a passion for workingwith students to determine services, but alsoteaching thinking and problem solving skills.She has worked with teachers regardingorganization and discipline and enjoysworking at CMSA because of the studentsand staff.We are very to have this great team

at CMSA!

CMSA Honored with a "Silver"ranking one off the "Best High Schools"

For 2 years in a row, CMSA has been selected asone of the best high schools in the nation by US

News. This year we have advanced to a "SILVER" ranking . Here is a link to see more!

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Student Spotlight: Kemi Oyedukun

Roshaan Siddiqui Wins Coveted Dean's List Award

We are proud to announce that Roshaan Siddiqui, a founding member of our robotics team, "TheRobotitans Team #7006," has received the honor of winning the 2017 FTC Dean's List Award. Theprestigious award was created by FIRST®Robotics founder and inventor Dean Kamen. Roshaanis one of only six students in the United States to receive this honor. The award was presented at therecent Robotics World Championship in St. Louis. "Receiving the FTC Dean's list award has been arewarding experience. This award will show the colleges I apply to, and my future employers, just howpassionate I am about engineering,' states Roshaan Siddiqui. Click here for the DNAinfo article on thissignificant achievement: http://dnain.fo/2qaJ0eS

Congratulations, Roshaan!

Kemi Oyedokun makes us all proud! Thisyoung lady just returned from performing atthe International Festival of Language andCulture in Australia. At the festival, Ms.Kemi represented the United States.Participation in this event is by invitation only.Kemi shared her love for humanity throughsinging both in the English and Turkishlanguage.

Well done, Kemi!

9th Graders Enjoy Professional Theatre

Ms. Hovey's 9th grade class went to see"Shakespeare in Love" at Navy Pier on May9th. For many students, this was their firstprofessional performance. In addition to theshow, the students also enjoyed free time toexplore the Pier.

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CMSA Ranks as Level 1+

Drama Club's "Da Switchup" Rocks the House!

Students in the Drama Club wrote, produced, and acted in their own play called "Da Switch Up." In the play, a nerdy and power-hungry student writes a phone app to switchminds with his teacher so he can control the class. When the app inadvertently switches theteacher with the class delinquent, confusion and hilarity ensue as they try to play new roles, covertheir tracks, and find a way to switch back to their rightful bodies. Students performed twice atCMSA and also at the local McCaw Theater, the home of Theatre Above the Law. Congratulations

to Abioye Hassan, Justin Baynes, Brandon Black, Brenda Gomez, Adriana Medina, Lazeria Mitchell,Kevin Roja, Ramiro Roman, Yuri Torres and Mariana Villasenor on their terrific acting debut. Kudosto their tech crew, Raphael Chora, Dayo Hunley and Brian Gonzalez, who helped make it all possible.

Bravo!

We Celebrate our All-City High School ChampionAthletes

Chicago Math & Science Academy isranked Level 1+ by Chicago PublicSchools. According to their SQRPreport, CMSA students made significantgains in key areas:

�Reading growth on NWEA MAP* (grades6-8) = is in thetop 15% of schools nationally

�Math growth on NWEA MAP* (grades 6-8)= is in the top 6% of schools nationally

� Growth of EPAS assessment series(grades 11 PLAN to ACT) = is in the top 4% nationally

�College Persistence Rate (class of 2013)=84.6%

� Attendance Rate = 97.3%**NWEA = Northwest Evaluation Association& (MAP) = Measures of Academic Progressare nationallyrecognized norm-referenced assessmentsused as one metric in the school qualityequation.Comparison

You Can Help CMSA! Please consider making a difference in theeducation of Rogers Park youth with a tax-deductible donation. We will gladly accept acheck, credit card or you can use PayPalthrough the CMSA website. Your donation will directly help our studentssucceed by providing such things as STEM-related textbooks, incentives for academicachievement, equipment for science labs,robotics kits, etc. Remember that every donation received byCMSA gives inner-city youths the opportunityto fulfill their educational dreams.

Join us as our philanthropic partner incontinuing our excellence in education. Youcan click the Donate button below. Everydollar makes a difference! We thank you foryour support and generosity.

Our lady athletes have much to celebrate! Edith Moreno was named All City - All Conference andAll State - All Sectional. Jocelyn Perez received All City - All Conference, All City-All Conference AllAcademic 1st Team, and All State - All Sectional Honorable Mention. These outstanding achievements arethe reward for all their hard work during the season.

Congratulations, Lady Titans!

Parents Celebrate Teachers!

We are very grateful for all the parents who helped celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week for our staff.There were many thoughtful gestures from our parents, including deliciously prepared food, which broughta big smile to our teachers and staff. From our CMSA teaching family to our student's families we thankyou for your kindness and continued support.

CMSA Family Is the BEST!

Juniors Receive "Ronald Reagan Student LeadershipAward"

Since 2013, the Ronald Reagan Student Leadership Program has been cultivating high schoolstudents, developing them into actively engaged citizens in their communities. Three main tenets ofleadership drive the Ronald Reagan Student Leadership Program: Communication, Optimism, andInformed Decision Making. Lessons have been crafted by the Reagan Foundation's team of credentialededucators with one goal in mind- to have each student increase their leadership abilities and grow theirpersonal characteristics in these three main tenets. Our congratulations to Abenazer Meleke, SabahIbrahim, Shagufta Khatoon (not pictured here), and Roshaan Siddiqui on this significant recognition.

Very Well, done!!

Y2Y Mentorship Group Enjoys Dialogue with Youth Officers

Members of CMSA's "Youth 2 Youth" Peer Mentoring program had the opportunity to speak at length withour 024th District Youth Officers P.O. Milton and P.O. Brooke. The officers engaged students in a discussionabout their experiences with the police department and offered ideas as to how to develop better

about their experiences with the police department and offered ideas as to how to develop betterrelationships with all officers in Rogers Park. A good time was had by all as everyone enjoyed pizza!

Thank you for keeping us safe!

ComEd Host Our Robotitans

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