Panther Family News

December 6, 2023 - Issue 17

Good evening!

Happy Feast of St. Nicholas Day! If you did not find any treats in your shoes this morning, it's not because St. Nick forgot you, he is probably still stuck in traffic and has been rerouted around the city! Construction is so much fun, isn't it? We appreciate all of your patience as we continue to navigate around this fair city. Just remember, when it is all done, it will be beautiful! In the meantime there is still more travelling for you to do as our Panthers are busy with games, meets, concerts, and projects. Please check the calendar and athletic schedules for a variety of opportunities for you to see our Panthers in action before the holidays.

We kicked off the Christmas Season last Friday with a reflective performance of Journey to Bethlehem and the Live Nativity at Miracle on Poplar & Gulf. It was heart-warming to see so many visitors, including alumni bringing their future Panthers to their alma mater. The Christmas Tree in the main hallway has a lovely collection of toys from our generous visitors. We appreciate the outpouring of support for our EC Toy Drive this year. Many children will have a brighter Christmas because of YOU! Thank you to everyone who had a hand in bringing the Miracle to life. It was fabulous!

The corner of Poplar & Gulf is always bustling with active Panthers sharing their talents and expertise in and out of the classroom. Please enjoy reading some of the creative activities that they have been involved in lately, including the recently released The Panther's Print - Winter 2023. You will want to enjoy some hot cocoa and kick up your feet, as you settle into enjoy this third issue!

Keep the ripple going, Panthers!

Annie Cunningham

Athletic News

Panther Club Meeting

Join us for our monthly meeting on Monday, December 11 at 6 pm! All are welcome to attend. See you there.

Beyond the Panther Classroom

Attention Parents and Guardians

The Diversity Club is celebrating a different people group each month this year at EC and we are looking for parent volunteers to come share about their family's culture and heritage in an after school series called "Cultural Curiosity." We are looking for parents who can create and present a short PowerPoint about interesting aspects of their culture as well as prepare a food sample for about 20 people to accompany their presentation. We hold Cultural Curiosity once a month after school from 3:05-3:45 pm so students have the opportunity to come learn about people who are different from themselves and develop....well.....curiosity about culture! Please note that we cannot possibly cover every single culture in the short amount of time we have in school together, but our club did their best to incorporate many different heritages and backgrounds. Please email Christin Coughlin (Coughlin@elyriacatholic.com) for more information and to volunteer. Thank you!

September /October- Hispanic Heritage Month
November- Native American / Middle Eastern Culture
December/January- European Cultures (two months due to winter break abbreviating both months
February- Black History Month
March- Women's History / Irish Culture (for St. Patrick's Day)
April- Disability Visibility / Celebration Month
May- Asian and Jewish Cultures

The Panther's Print

The Literary Magazine team has completed the winter edition of The Panther's Print. You can view a PDF version HERE. The Panther's Print seeks to gather art, poetry, and photography from the students and staff of EC and compiles it into a hard copy magazine that is distributed to students for free. Ask your student if they submitted to this edition!

Campus Ministry

Class of 2024 Scholarship Opportunity

If you haven't completed the application the deadline is this Friday, December 8, at 5:00 pm. The application portal will shut down at 5:00 pm. No late applications accepted. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, one deserving member of the Class of 2024 will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship ($2,500/year paid directly to your school, must be in consecutive years). To be considered for this scholarship, you must fit all of the criteria and complete the application by clicking the button below. The application is due no later than For questions, please contact Mrs. Heidersbach at heidersbach@elyriacatholic.com.

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Counseling

College Affordability and the FAFSA

Unlock the mysteries of college affordability and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Navigate tuition, financial aid, and more. Equip yourself with tools and insights to strategically manage your college finances.

When: Dec 12, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Post College Application Playbook – You’ve applied to college, now what?

With University of Pittsburgh, University of Akron and Kenyon College Admissions Officers

Learn the next steps after college application submission and how to make the most of your Christmas break. Embrace this period of anticipation, and find ways to enrich your academic and personal growth in the interim.

When: Dec 13, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar: HERE

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.