Panther Family News

October 25, 2023 - Issue 12

Good evening!

I hope your week is going well and that you have been enjoying this incredible weather. It has been a treat. Speaking of treats... Students are invited to celebrate Halloween on Tuesday, October 31 by wearing their favorite costume. No masks, weapons or look alike weapons are permitted. In addition, no inflatable costumes of any kind are allowed. Finally, while make-up may be used, you must still be recognizable by staff. Oh, and faculty and staff, you can get in on the fun as well, same rules apply!

The temporary bleachers are leaving the state of Ohio and heading back to Florida on a flatbed. That means we are one step closer to beginning construction on our permanent bleachers. Can I get an AMEN???!!

As a follow up to Pack the Pantry. The number of boxes collected from 16 schools was 788! EC's contribution was 425 boxes! We collected more than half of the food for the campaign! Be proud of yourselves, Panthers!

Keep the ripple going,

Annie Cunningham

Administration News

Photo Retake Day is MONDAY, OCT. 30

Please use this LINK to reorder photos for Retake Day only.

DUE NEXT TUESDAY!

Attention AP Students

Any AP student planning to take an AP test in the spring must submit their registration form and payment to Mrs. Adkins by Tuesday, October 31. Each exam is $98. Checks can be made payable to Elyria Catholic High School. Mrs. Adkins will be visiting AP classrooms on Tuesday, October 10 to discuss further with students.

Campus Ministry

Eucharistic Revival Rally & Mass

All students are to report to their homeroom at 8:00 am; Individual homerooms are planning breakfast
All students are to be in Mass uniform
There will be no cafeteria service; however, lunch will be provided on the bus ride home. (If there are any allergies or food sensitivities, please pack your own lunch)
Students will be dismissed when the buses return to EC's campus, approximately 1:30 pm
If a student is late and misses the bus, they will remain at school supervised until the buses return. Buses will be leaving at promptly 8:30 am.
Attendance will be taken and all policies found in handbook will be applicable.
Student behavior will be monitored. Please remember that you are representing Elyria Catholic!

We look forward to this being a fun and inspiring event-and to share in the day with thousands of other high school students from around the Diocese of Cleveland!

Any questions, please reach out to Sara Lanzola, Director of Campus Ministry, at slanzola@elyriacatholic.com

Band & Color Guard

Why cook tonight? Make it a Marco's Night and support the Band and Color Guard so they can replace those old raincoats with new ones! Thank you!

Cash Raffle

The $10,000 Cash Raffle is in full swing! If you did not receive your student's personalized sales link via email, please let Mrs. Essenmacher know right away. We're asking each student to sell 20 tickets. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Essenmacher at essenmacher@elyriacatholic.com. Thank you!

Multiple Student Families

Attention families with multiple students! Please know that the Cash Raffle office will "even out" any sales between students in the same family so that the 20 ticket quota is met. So, for example, if Student One sells 30 tickets and Student Two sells 10 tickets, we will be sure to level out the family so that both students are credited with meeting their 20 ticket sales goal. If you have questions or concerns about Cash Raffle tickets, please contact Mrs. Essenmacher at essenmacher@elyriacatholic.com or visit elyriacatholic.com/cashraffle for more details. Thank you!

Coming Soon!

Panther for a Day Visit

In addition to touring EC at our open house and taking the HSPT, current 8th graders have the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a PANTHER. Schedule your Panther for a Day visit by calling Mrs. Terry Ziegelmeyer at 440.230.8606.

Junior Senate Fundraiser

Please support Junior Senate by dining at Buffalo Wild Wings in Elyria on Monday, October 30 from 4:00 - 9:00 PM. Please bring a copy of the FLYER with you or mention Elyria Catholic High School Junior Senate when you place your order.

Support the Band/Color Guard and get some early holiday shopping done at the "March Into Christmas Holiday Craft Fair". Over 50 vendors will be at Elyria Catholic on November 11 from 9-3 with homemade food, crafts, and other wares! There will also be chances to win a raffle basket, lottery tree, and more. Admission is $5.

Athletics

Bowling Meeting

Attention all EC Students who wish to try out for bowling. Coach Messina will have a very important meeting on Tuesday, October 31 after school in the Cafeteria. The bowling season officially begins on Friday, November 3, 2023.

Counseling

College Now News

Our College Now advisor, Mrs. Faust, is now on campus once a week. Please schedule a meeting to help with future planning, college planning or financial aid via this LINK.

College Now is offering webinars to help students prepare for college. Please see information below to register:

Admissions Unveiled

Oct 24, 2023 06:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join a panel of seasoned college admissions officers as they pull back the curtain on the college application process. Gain insights into what colleges really look for and get your burning questions answered.
Click HERE for more details

Accounting Opportunity

Scan the QR code or click to register if you are interested in a career in accounting!

Bullying Prevention Month

Please see Student Safety poster on a brief overview of bullying that we have shared with students and what to do if they experience bullying.

IMPACT!

College Now Greater Cleveland’s PSAT/SAT/ACT afterschool program, impact! The Fall 2023 Session will take place at the locations listed below and during the dates and times indicated for that location. Eligible students are those who demonstrate need both financially (often based on free and reduced lunch eligibility) and academically (often based on PSAT/SAT/ACT score or math/reading scores/grades).

Listed below are the session locations for Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Richland counties.

Bedford High School: 481 Northfield Rd. Bedford, Ohio 44146

Dates: 9/19/23-11/10/23
Times: 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
Grades: 9-12

Lincoln West High School: 3202 W. 30th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44109

Dates: 10/2/23-12/13/23
Times: 3:30pm – 6:30pm, M-F
Grades: 9-12

Cleveland Guardians @ Cleveland Public Library Main Branch: 525 Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (Louis Stokes Wing)

Dates: 10/2/23-12/13/23
Times: 4:00pm-7:00pm, M-F
Grades: 9-12

Euclid High School: 711 E 222nd St, Euclid, OH 44123

Dates: 9/20/23-11/17/23
Times: 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
Grades: 9-12

Garfield Heights High School: 4900 Turney Rd, Cleveland, OH 44125

Dates: 9/19/23-11/10/23
Times: 2:30pm- 5:30pm, M-F
Grades: 9-12

Maple Heights High School: 1 Mustang Way, Maple Heights, Ohio 44137

Dates: 9/25/23-11/17/23
Times: 3:10 pm-6:10 pm
Grades: 9-12

Cleveland Institute of Art: 11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Dates: 9/18/23-11/9/23
Times: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Grades: 9-12

Warrensville Heights Middle School: 23401 Emery Rd. Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128

Dates: 9/25/23-11/17/23
Times: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Grades: 7-8

Lorain High School: 2600 Ashland Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

Dates: 9/25/23-11/17/23
Times: 2:30pm – 5:30pm, M-F
Grades: 9-12

Wellington High School: 629 N. Main Street Wellington, Ohio 44090

Dates: 10/16/23-12/15/23
Times: 3:00pm – 6:00pm, M-F
Grades: 9-12

Listed below are the session locations for Richland County:

Mansfield Senior High School: 629 N. Main Street Wellington, Ohio 44090

Dates: 10/16/23-12/15/23
Times: 2:45pm-5:45pm (M-TH)
1:35pm-4:35pm (F)
Grades: 9-12

BENEFITS!

This fun and educational experience is an investment towards your students’ academic and post-secondary success! To complete the program, students must attend 30+ of the 40+ program days offered. Additionally, students must increase their PSAT/SAT/ACT math, reading, or composite score. Upon completing the program, students will receive stipends between $400-$500 (depending on site) and will be eligible for college tours.

Registration for our Fall Sessions are open! Please follow this link to register

HERE.