March 6, 2024 - Issue 29

Good evening!

I imagine you are excited about a four-day weekend, well, at least the students are! As we look forward to next week, please be aware that Tuesday, the juniors will be taking the ACT and grades 9, 10 & 12 will have an Independent Study Day. Also, on the calendar for next week is the Sophomore College Night for Parents, Guardians and Students at 6 pm on Thursday, March 14.

Between now and Easter Break, which is fast approaching on March 28, I encourage you to talk with your students about the Career, Job & Volunteer Fair, which will take place on March 21. Students will have the chance to speak with representatives from local organizations and businesses about career, job, and volunteer opportunities. This is an amazing experience that Mrs. Judy Mey, EXP3 Coordinator and Career Coach, organizes twice a year for our students. This is inspiration at its best. Be open to the possibilities, Panthers!

Please take a minute to review the information below. You will find something for everyone to put on your calendars, including the chance to let someone else do the cooking. Support the Junior Senate Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on March 19. Who doesn't love dinner out, especially when served those roadhouse rolls and honey butter? Yum!

Enjoy the long weekend, Panthers, and remember to keep the ripple going!

Annie Cunningham

Administration News

ACT Testing & Independent Study Day

ACT testing will take place on Tuesday, March 12 beginning at 8am. All juniors should report to school in uniform and with a calculator. The test is approximately 2 hours 55 minutes standard time. Students are dismissed once testing is complete. No lunches will be provided this day. Grades 9, 10, and 12 will have an Independent Study Day.

Fund a Dream

Fund A Dream (FAD) is a special tuition assistance scholarship program crafted to support Catholic education. Through this initiative, donors are paired with deserving students. Each student selected for a FAD is granted a $2,500 scholarship, significantly reducing their annual tuition fees for one school year....Read more

Scott Holland '02 Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to juniors and is due by March 11. Please click HERE for the application.

Admission News

7th Graders are invited!

Join us for the following this spring:

• 7th Grade Retreat
• Open House
• 7th Grade Experience Days
• Practice HSPT for 7th Graders

Click on the word Register below to learn more and schedule your visit this spring at EC.

State Scholarships

The following applications are available for renewal for the 2024-2025 school year. Please click on the links below and remember to include a copy of your current utility bill, showing both the billing and service address. We would like to have these submitted on our end by the completion of the school year. Thank you for your cooperation!

• Autism Scholarship Application
• Jon Peterson Scholarship Application
• EdChoice Scholarship Application

Campus Ministry News

Visit elyriacatholic.com for schedule!

Class of 2024 News

Senior Spotlight - It's Your Time to Shine

Seniors, this is a reminder about the email that was sent to you on February 27. Please complete the Questionnaire by today, March 6, 2024, so that we can highlight you as a member of the Class of 2024.

If you do not wish to participate, please check "I do not wish to participate." We do hope that you will consider participating. We have an amazing class and it wouldn't be so amazing without each one of you!

If you have any questions and/or need an extension, please contact Ms. Cunningham. We want to spotlight the entire class of 2024. Thank you!

Attention Senior Families!

We need help gathering items for our Class of 2024 Gala Basket. We are putting together a College Starter Kit. If you are able to assist, you can check out the Amazon link and your donation will be sent directly to the school, or you can bring items to EC and drop them off in the Campus Ministry office. Thanks in advance for considering!

Acceptance Letters Needed

Any correspondence regarding scholarship or grants received, whether you are accepting them or not, should be brought to the Counseling Office for review as soon as it is received. We will make a copy and return the original to you. This information is used for the awards ceremony in May.

Band & Color Guard News

Tryouts

Color Guard tryouts will be on March 23 from 10am-2pm in the Coliseum. For questions, please contact Megan Keyser, Color Guard Coach, by email at megankeyser@gmail.com.

Inside the Panther Classroom

Anatomy & Physiology

Mrs. Esposito shared what the classes were studying in Anatomy & Physiology class today. "In our exploration of cardiovascular physiology, the anatomy and physiology students practiced accurately taking pulse and blood pressure readings. We identified and compared different pulse points throughout the body, as well as the effect of various factors on blood pressure and heart rate. The goal of the investigation was to use the physiological measurements taken to understand the cardiac cycle discussed in class."

ECHO Yearbook News

Counseling News

Youth Summit

The Lorain County Youth Fund is hosting a Youth Summit on Sunday March 17 from 2-4:30 pm at LCCC. Take some time to focus on maintaining a healthy YOU...mind, body, and soul! Registration and FREE FOOD (from Cane's!) begins at 1:30. Register at peoplewhocare.org

West Point's Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) is a one week program for current Juniors to visit West Point in June.

About SLE:

• SLE is a one-week program for current Juniors (High School Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June.
• Students in this program get to spend the week with our cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall.
• Learn about West Point’s world class academics by trying 5 of our 17 academic workshops.
• Learn about military training and becoming a Leader of Character at West Point by completing two military days to include rappelling, Zodiac boats, combatives (like Jiu-Jitsu) training and more!
• Challenge themselves physically by attempting the Candidate Fitness Assessment, conducting physical training, and sports.
• Complete their admissions interview with a cadet.
• Spend the week making friends with other students from all over the US who are applying to West Point.

Students may sign up by either scanning the QR code on the flyer HERE or by visiting http://westpoint.edu/. Priority application deadline is March 15, and applications will be accepted until April 15.

Click HERE for information on the following:

• Scholarship Opportunities at LCCC
• Short Term Training Programs
• Manufacturing Employers in Northeast Ohio
• SAIL at LCCC
• Avanzando Through College

Summer Job Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Check out these upcoming webinars through College Now:

When: Mar 13, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Topic: Understanding and comparing college award letters

Register in advance for this webinar: LINK

Scholarships

This list has grown, but deadlines are coming fast. Take FULL advantage of these scholarships!

Philanthropy & Engagement News

President Annie Heidersbach invites you to a private watch party of Cabrini on Friday, March 8th. Doors open at 3:30 pm at Regal Cobblestone Square and all are invited to Dawg House Bar and Grill after!

To reserve your ticket, please visit https://elyriacatholic.com/women-for-excellence

An Evening for Excellence: Fly Me to the Moon tickets are on sale now! Secure your spot to join us on Friday, April 19 at Tom's Country Place. We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of dinner, auctions, live music, and dancing.

Senate News

Senior Senate

During the month of March Senior Senate is hosting a period poverty drive to celebrate Women's History Month. The goal is to collect 3000 pads and tampons before we leave for spring break. If we reach this goal, the whole school will be awarded with a free dress down day after break! All donations can be brought to the Campus Ministry office or ordered using our Amazon Wish List.

Junior Senate

Please support Junior Senate by dining at Texas Roadhouse on March 19 from 4-8.

Activities

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