November 15, 2023 - Issue 15 | |
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Good evening!
I imagine by now we are all looking forward to a well deserved break next week. I hope that you all enjoy spending time with friends and family and finding the opportunity to recharge your batteries for a busy December.
In a little over a week and a half on Sunday, November 26, we will begin the Season of Advent. During those four weeks of reflection and preparation for the birth of Christ, Pope Francis calls us to consider, "May we be in this world a ray of that light which shone forth from Bethlehem, bringing joy and peace to the heart of all men and women." We all know that many individuals have a difficult time during this season, let us reach out to them and shine a light to brighten their world. If you know of anyone who will be alone and in need of a warm meal and good company, please share this guide for Free Thanksgiving Meals in Lorain County. Our Elyria Catholic Student Bakers wishing to be bright lights have been busy baking cookies for the Free Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Mary Parish, while others will be at St. Mary serving meals. Thank you for continuing the ripple, Panthers.
As I said earlier, we have a busy December rolling our way, so please watch for event updates. While you are spending time with friends and family, please invite them to attend Miracle on Poplar & Gulf on Friday, December 1. It is a beautiful way to add joy to your Advent season..
Keep the ripple going,
Annie Cunningham
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Class of 2024 Scholarship Opportunity | |
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 Friday, December 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. The application portal will shut down at 5:00 p.m. No late applications accepted. For questions, please contact Mrs. Heidersbach at heidersbach@elyriacatholic.com. | |
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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.
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Alumni Engagement & Events News | |
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Be KC the Panther
Are you full of school spirit? Do you like entertaining fans and guests at EC? If so, complete the Google form below to be KC the Panther! Interested students will be contacted by Ms. Gerace.
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Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the "March into Christmas Craft Fair"- we saw a lot of students, families, faculty, and alumni present. The band and guard are well on its way to getting new raincoats, which we hope to debut next fall. Mark your calendars for next year's show on November 9, 2024!
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Let Marco's Do the Cooking
You'll already be cooking enough on Thanksgiving - let the Band take care of you the day before. On November 22, mention "Elyria Catholic" to any Elyria Marco's to help the band and guard get new raincoats! Click HERE for the flyer to show when you pick up your pizza.
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Beyond the Panther Classroom | |
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Diversity Club is celebrating Middle Eastern and Native American cultures during the month of November. To help students foster curiosity about these two amazing cultures, Diversity Club hosted a trivia game last Friday during lunch featuring questions like "The words Islam and Muslim are derived from the Arabic word salam. What does the word Salam mean?" Students who get the answer right got a sucker; if they got the answer wrong, they got a pixie stick. Diversity Club is proud to say that over 50 students played the game and learned more about these two fascinating cultures!
Art Club President Anna Wallace also headed up an effort to create this beautiful poster celebrating both cultures. The poster is proudly hanging in the front doorway of EC.
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LCCC Nursing Program Open House
Open House is at the Simulation Lab on 11/29/23 from 3PM to 6PM. Please note that this event will take place at the North Ridgeville campus (32121 Lorain Rd 44039) not our main campus in Elyria.
The students will tour our state of the art lab and experience patient care in real time. The program directors and recruiters will also be on hand to answer any questions. Applications will also be available.
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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.
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Career Development Month
For Career Development Month the counselors in conjunction with Mrs. Mey, our career coach, have gone into English classes to have students complete career assessments, build resumes, complete career action plans and update raise me accounts. Please have conversations with your students about their future planning and reach out to Mrs. Mey, Mrs. Brooks or Ms. Gauntner about any questions you may have. We want to excite our students about their futures!
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Are you looking for a Christmas gift for your current EC student?
A yearbook makes a great gift and the memories inside of it will last a lifetime! Yearbooks are $85 now until December 15! Prices will increase, so order your yearbook today! CLICK HERE to place your order.
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Service Hour Opportunity
If your student is in need of service hours, the Miracle on Poplar & Gulf committee is looking for students to help set up, welcome guests, work throughout the evening, and clean up following the event on Friday, December 1. Set up will begin right after school. The event runs from 5 - 7 pm. If you are interested, please reach out to Ms. Cunningham at annie.cunningham@elyriacatholic.com
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NCYC
Students, faculty, and staff go to NCYC. Safe travels.
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Thanksgiving Vacation begins | | |
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Annie Cunningham, Director of Communications & Marketing
725 Gulf Road, Eyria, Ohio 44035 | elyriacatholic.com
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