Panther Family News

October 11, 2023 - Issue 10

Good evening!

It was a busy day at EC as our freshmen and sophomores focused on team building, learning to work together, and discovering a friend to lean on when in need. The sophomores learned to build upon our mission to learn, worship, and serve, while the juniors completed their PSATs and or IOWAs. Our seniors explored career opportunities which allowed them to speak with professionals in their areas of expertise. Thank you to all of the organizers who planned today's activities. Ask your students how they enjoyed their day and what was their take-away!

We have several events coming up at EC along with numerous opportunities to give back to the community. We hope you all take advantage of the opportunity to be of assistance to our friends in need. With the state of our world, it may seem small, but every little deed has a ripple effect. Go ahead and start that ripple!

Spread kindness, Panthers!

Annie Cunningham

Campus Ministry

Popsicle Fundraiser for Bre

As you may have heard, Mapleton High School senior Bre McKean recently passed away shortly after collapsing on the football field, having been announced as a member of their Homecoming Court. A scholarship has been set up in her honor. In order to contribute to this, we will be distributing popsicles during lunches on Thursday, October 12 & Friday, October 13 for the suggested donation of $1. Thank you in advance for your generosity and please pray for Bre and the healing of her loved ones.

Annual Youth Conference

CLE 2:16 is the Diocese of Cleveland's annual youth conference, held at John Carroll University on Saturday, January 6, 2024. It's a fantastic day and students who have attended in the past always look forward to attending again. Registration forms are available outside the Campus Ministry office. Registration will close on Friday, October 27 so get your form in soon!

SOCK-TOBER is back!

Elyria Catholic is collecting new, unused socks for the Lorain County Homeless Stand Down! Did you know that clean, dry socks are one of the most requested items at homeless shelters everywhere? Help us keep those feet warm this winter! Collection boxes are in all Theology classrooms and outside the Campus Ministry office. We will be collecting through this Friday, October 13.

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.

$10,000 Cash Raffle

The $10,000 Cash Raffle will be kicking off soon! On Monday, October 16, check your email for your student's personalized Cash Raffle sales link. All email communications will go to your student(s) and to all parents/guardians. For all of the details about this year's $10,000 Cash Raffle, benefitting the Panther Fund, please visit www.elyriacatholic.com/cashraffle.

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.

Athletics

Fall Programs.

The Athletic Department has about 20 fall programs left to sell. The cost of each program is $5. They can be purchased from Mrs. Linda Schuster in the Athletic Office.

Tickets will be on sale soon!

Counseling

Accounting Opportunity

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

The Red Cross needs your help!

Click HERE volunteer opportunities with the Red Cross. This is a great way to get your service hours done if you are thinking about a career in the medical field! For more information and to register!

Bullying Prevention Month

For National Bullying Prevention Month the Counseling Department will be going into classrooms to teach a lesson to encourage students to take a stand against bullying. 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! We provide three eight-week sessions, per location, dedicated to ACT, SAT, or PSAT preparation and college and career exploration for 9th-12th grade students. This program also provides various opportunities, such as internships, college visits, career visits, and service-learning projects.

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.

Kent State Pre-College Program

Please click HERE for more details.

Extra, Extra, read all about it!

Please CLICK HERE for information about the Knights of Columbus Scholarship. This can help offset your tuition at EC!

Elyria Sports Hall of Fame

Scholarship

Elyria Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship-Calling all athletes! Please consider applying for the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship! Click HERE for application, which is due March 1, 2024.