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JANUARY 23
St. Mary's Boy Scout Troop #7 meeting in Panther Performance Center at 7:00pm

JANUARY 24
2018 International Trip parent meeting, 6:00pm PPC, Grades 7-11


JANUARY 27
No School, teacher in-service

JANUARY 29
Grade Preschool-8 Father - Daughter Dance 6:00pm-7:30pm in the MPR
 
JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 3
Catholic Schools Week


JANUARY 30
St. Mary's Boy Scout Troop #7 meeting in Panther Performance Center at 7:00pm
   
FEBRUARY 1
First Reconciliation, All 3 Parishes at St. Mary's Church, 6:30pm

FEBRUARY 4
Dueling Piano Night in The Kinzel Center, 7:00pm-10:00pm

FEBRUARY 6
St. Mary's Boy Scout Troop #7 meeting in Panther Performance Center at 7:00pm
 
FEBRUARY 8
State of the School Presentation, PPC
 
FEBRUARY 9
Sophomore Retreat
 
FEBRUARY 10
Dollar Jolly Donut Day, Main Hall, 7:15am
 
FEBRUARY 10
Jeans Day for NHS, Grades K-5 are free, wear red for Valentine's Day
 
FEBRUARY 13
St. Mary's Boy Scout Troop #7 meeting in Panther Performance Center at 7:00pm
 
FEBRUARY 14
2 Hour Delay
 
FEBRUARY 16
Grades K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences, Early Release at 1:16pm, bus transportation and Extended Day available for registered families
 
FEBRUARY 17
No School
 
FEBRUARY 20
No School, President's Day

FEBRUARY 26
Open House, Preschool through Grade 12, 10:00am-1:00pm






 

 

MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
This Friday, January 20, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has established a state-wide theme of Military Appreciation Night. Please join us to honor members of the military, past and present, at the SMCC Varsity Boys Basketball game against Fremont St. Joe. All veterans and current members of the military will be admitted to the game for free. The night begins with the JV tip off at 6:00pm.

SANDUSKY CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
 
NOSF GRADES K-8 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund is an income based scholarship for students entering grades K-8 for the 2017-2018 school year. The scholarships are 100% need-based, because NOSF believes that income should not be a barrier to a quality education. Each scholarship is based on individual family size and income, with a maximum scholarship of $1,500 per child. Please fill out the 2017-2018 pre-application here. This short application enters you in a lottery to receive the scholarship. The deadline to fill out the pre-application is Friday, April 28, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Chrissy Snow at 419-626-1892 or by email.
 
PRESCHOOL - GRADE 8 YEARBOOK ORDER FORMS
Order forms for the preschool through grade 8 Yearbooks are available at the Main Entrance or in the Main Office for grades 6-8. Preschool-grade 5 order forms were sent home with students. Yearbooks are $25 and the deadline to order is March 3, 2017.

PANTHER WRESTLING UPDATE

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ACTIVITIES
There are many activities scheduled for Catholic Schools Week, January 29-February 3. The following list is to help parents prepare for the week:
MONDAY, JANUARY 30: "Faith, Hope, and Love" letters painted and set up in the island between St. Mary's Church and SCCS, Penny Wars (change collection) begins.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31: Grades 6-12 may wear a sweatshirt, baseball hat, or scarf in their house color over school uniform, House Saint trading cards for all students.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1: To show support for our Nation, students in all grades may wear blue jeans and a red or white shirt.
 
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2: After all-school Mass, students may wear crazy socks. Winner of Penny Wars is announced.
 
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3: Spirit day, all students are allowed to wear jeans and a Panther shirt. Winner of the Penny Wars will receive a movie and popcorn party at the end of the day.
  
SMCC BOYS FRESHMEN GAME CANCELLED
The SMCC freshmen boys' basketball game this Friday, January 20, against Fremont St. Joe has been cancelled. The night will begin at 6:00pm with the JV game.

SCCS EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
  

Due to the generosity of many benefactors, the Sandusky Central Catholic School Education Foundation has over $105,000 available in scholarship funds for our students. These funds will be awarded to students in 8th grade entering high school, current high school students, and graduating seniors who will be attending a college or university next year.

To qualify for any of these scholarships, applications must be turned into the SCCS Education Foundation mailbox, no later than Friday, February 10th by 3pm. There will be no exceptions made for late applications.

Students must be in good standing and current with all tuition and fees to be eligible for awards. The Finance office will verify eligibility by April 1, 2017 and again before the funds are actually distributed. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Ms. Emily Kasper at 419-626-1892, ext. 246.
 
We are deeply grateful to our benefactors for their belief in and support of a faith-filled, Catholic education and we ask you to keep them in your prayers.
 
DUELING PIANOS


On Saturday, February 4, the Panther Moms will be hosting a Dueling Piano Night in the Kinzel Center from 7:00pm-10:00pm. For those of you not familiar with dueling pianos, it is a high energy form of entertainment where two professional piano players sing and entertain with humor, engaging audience members with sing a longs! Bring family, friends, neighbors...anyone who would like to beat the winter blahs and enjoy a fun evening out. Cash bar with beer and wine will be available. Reservations are $10 in advance, $15 at the door and may be purchased at the main entrance, by sending in money with your student, or online by clicking here. If you send money with your child, please put Dueling Pianos on the envelope. Hope to see you there!

FEBRUARY 4 PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Saturday, February 4, the SMCC Cheerleaders are hosting a Parents Night Out, from 5:00pm-10:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. There is a $20 donation per family, and all children ages 3-12 are welcome. Students will partake in various activities throughout the evening, such as games, crafts, stories, dancing, and more! At 8pm we will quiet down with a group prayer and a big screen movie featuring "The Secret Life of Pets." Feel free to bring a water bottle with your child's name on it, and a sleeping bag/pillow/blanket for the movie. Looking for something to do? Grab dinner and head over to The Kinzel Center for the Dueling Piano Night hosted by the Panther Moms.
Please click here for a registration form.

FATHER & DAUGHTER DANCE

The SMCC Cheerleaders will be hosting a Preschool-8 Father & Daughter dance on Sunday, January 29, from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. Desserts and light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are $10 a couple and $3 for additional daughters.  Daughters who do not attend SCCS are welcome to join.  Dress code is Sunday best. 

 
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Just a reminder that if your child is going to be absent, please call the SCCS attendance line or send an email. Please do not email, text or leave a voicemail with your child's teacher. If your child will be missing several days of school due to a vacation, etc., please fill out the Leave of Absence form which is available in the school office or on the school website. Thank you for your cooperation.

 
SCHOOL VEST AND PULLOVER ORDER
The school approved 1/4 zip pullovers and vests are available to order again. Back by popular demand is the Under Armour 1/4 zip pullover.  This very popular Panther spirit wear item is only available in adult sizes with color choices of gray or navy blue striped.  Please note that this is NOT the uniform dress code approved 1/4 zip pullover, however may be worn on spirit days. Place your order at www.bsnteamsports.com access code: panthe7P74.  Sale ends January 20, 2017. Click here for a flyer and more information.
 
MANDATORY SUMMER WEEK OFF FOR ATHLETICS
This summer, the week of July 2 - July 8 will be a mandatory week off for all SCCS/SMCC athletic teams.

SHOP WITH AMAZON SMILE AND HELP SCCS
You are able to support SCCS while shopping through AmazonSmile. Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/43-1961776 and Amazon donates to Sandusky Central Catholic School. You shop, Amazon gives!

PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY NEWS

GRADES 4, 5, AND 6 BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAY DURING SMCC HALFTIMES
On Wednesday, January 25, the Grades 4, 5, and 6 boys' basketball teams will play during the halftimes of the SMCC vs. Huron games. Grade 4 will play at halftime of the Freshmen game, which begins at 4:30pm. Grade 5 plays at halftime of JV, beginning around 6:00pm. Grade 6 will play at halftime of Varsity, which begins around 7:30pm.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL NEWS



STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE
Sandusky Life Teen is headed to Steubenville Mid- America in July. It is a weekend-long conference with over 3000 other Christian youth from across the United States. Please click here for more information.

EARN HOUSE POINTS FOR ATTENDING PANTHER SPORTING EVENTS

This winter, House points will be awarded for students who attend certain winter sporting events. Earn points at the following games/meets :
Swimming: January 18
Girls JH Basketball: January 19
Boys Basketball: January 25 and February 24
Girls Basketball: January 21, February 16
Wrestling: January 27 and 28

SUPPORT SCCS
The generosity of alumni, parishioners and friends allows our students to pursue their dreams and fulfill God's plan for their lives. Please continue to keep our students and faculty in your prayers. Also, consider supporting the greatest needs on campus with a gift to the Annual Fund. To make a gift, contact SCCS Advancement & Development Office at 419.627.9422. If you prefer to give online, you can do so by clicking here.