On Tuesday, Isabella Barb '24 and Angel Wooten '25, represented EC at the Elyria Rotary Club luncheon. They shared their interests and goals with the attending members. They are pictured here with EC alumna Kathy Horwedel Runser '85, President of Elyria Rotary.

January 10, 2024 - Issue 21

Good evening!

I hope you are finding the start to the new year somewhat calm, since our weekly schedules are certainly keeping January interesting! To help keep you up-to-date, please continue to review the Panther Family News each Wednesday and follow us on social media. If you missed a PFN issue, you can find them all archived on the website under the Communications tab. You can reach that page by clicking Panther Family News.

If you are looking for something exciting to do, besides watching our student-athletes show off their skills this winter season by attending their competitions, please consider grabbing your friends and family for a fun night at the Panther Club's Trivia Night & Raffles 'FUNraiser' next Saturday, January 20. Tickets need to be purchased by this Friday, January 12! Help support our student-athletes and the programming they enjoy at EC!

Enjoy the rest of the week and keep the ripple going, Panthers!

Annie Cunningham

Administration News

Semester I

Final Exam Schedule

Finals exams will take place on Wednesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 18. Students who have standard timed exams should be completed between 10:45 and 11:00 am. Students who have extended time will reach out to their families once they have completed their exams. Please click HERE for the exam schedule.

Reminder for tomorrow

Thursday, January 11

Click HERE for the latest news from Schoolbelles! School Code: S1260

Athletic News

Scan or Click HERE!

Inside the Panther Classroom

Great Lakes Theater visits the James E. Terrell Performing Arts Center

This week Great Lakes Theater is introducing our students to the classics and diving into the thrill of performing on stage. This season some of the English classes are exploring a different play one of the following plays:

• The Diary of Anne Frank
• Romeo & Juliet
• Hamlet
• A Raisin in the Sun

Elyria Catholic's partnership with Great Lakes Theater offers our students the opportunity to learn more about these dramatic works from professional actors.

Counseling News

Study Skills & Test Anxiety

The Counseling Department went into the classrooms last months to talk about study skills and test anxiety in preparation for midterms. If you or your student is struggling with this please encourage them to reach out to their school counselor, Ms. Gauntner (Last names A-L) gauntner@elyriacatholic.com or Mrs. Brooks (Last names M-Z) brooks@elyriacatholic.com.

College Now

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.

Having trouble with the new FAFSA?

On January 25th from 5pm-7pm College Now will be at Elyria Catholic to help students/parents with filling out the FAFSA. Please RSVP to brooks@elyriacatholic.com if you plan to make it. Hope to see you there!

Need help preparing for the ACT coming up in March 12th?

Purchase an ACT Prep book from counseling! They are for sale for $30.

EXP3 News

Please click on Path & Green, a non-profit organization committed to providing hope and a future to Lorain County girls in need by ending hygiene insecurity and period poverty. We also ask you to Save-The-Date for the Career, Job & Volunteer Fair on Thursday, March 21. Take a minute or two to review the January Newsletter for important dates and opportunities to talk with Mrs. Judy Mey, EXP3 Coordinator and Career Coach.

Scholarships

Please take time to explore the scholarships below and pay attention to the deadlines. Best of luck to everyone!

Yearbooks are still on sale!

Attention parents/guardians! Yearbook orders are still being accepted. Yearbooks are now $85 and can be purchased online using the link HERE!

Activities

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