October 20, 2021 | Issue 11
Important news this week!
Important Dates
  • Through Dec. 2 - Students submit sold Cash Raffle tickets to Mrs. Essenmacher
  • EC Pride Day - Oct. 22
  • End of Quarter 1 - Oct. 22
  • 2021-2022 School Calendar
AP Test Registrations
AP test registrations and payment are due to Mrs. Adkins by Friday, October 22. Registration forms have been distributed to students. The cost of each test this year is $96. Checks should be made payable to Elyria Catholic High School.
Counseling News
Mental Health Tip of the Week for Parents:
Cover the basics. Before you dismiss your teen's outburst as a lack of control, ask yourself if there is a simple explanation for what’s going on. Are they hungry or thirsty? Are they too hot or cold? Are they overstimulated? Did they get enough sleep? Are they feeling under the weather (i.e. – colds, allergies, headaches, upset stomachs)?
Adapted from Mental Health America, "Helping at Home: Tips for Parents"
High School Placement Test
We will be administering the High School Placement Test (HSPT) to current 8th graders on Saturday, October 23, and Saturday, November 6, from 8:30 a.m. until noon. There is a parent information meeting at 8:30 a.m. on the morning of both tests. The cost for the test is $20, and families can register online using by clicking on the button below. Students who do well on the placement test may be eligible to receive a renewable placement test scholarship. Elyria Catholic also accepts the results for HSPT testing completed at other high schools.
Financial Aid Application/Freshman Scholarships
Families of next year's incoming freshmen (Class of 2026) can now complete the FACTS Grant & Aid application. Families of students who will be in the Class of 2026 should include older EC students if applicable. Families who complete the application by November 15 will receive their financial aid package by the end of December. Please click on the button below to complete the FACTS Grant & Aid Application. Incoming freshman scholarship applications can also be found on the Elyria Catholic website.
Panther for a Day
Elyria Catholic is excited to announce a return to in person visits by current 8th graders. Our Panther for a Day program kicks off on September 30. Students have the option of attending either a morning session (7:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) or an afternoon session (11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Lunch is provided for visiting students during both sessions. Students should wear their current school uniform unless otherwise notified. Please contact Elyria Catholic at (440) 230-8606 to schedule a visit.
Prowl with a Panther Tours
Students and their parents/guardians are invited to "Prowl with a Panther" this fall. These personalized tours can be scheduled during the school day, afternoons, early evenings and some weekends. Please contact Elyria Catholic at (440) 230-8606 to schedule a tour.
Panthers on the Prowl
Girls Soccer
Thursday, Oct. 21 | 6pm at Brooklyn in the Sectional Finals. Tickets must be purchased through the OHSAA. (See below)

Football
Friday, Oct. 22 | 7pm at Byers Field vs Valley Forge. Tickets must be purchased at 

Boy’s Soccer
Saturday, Oct. 23. | 4pm at Kidron Central Christian in the Sectional Finals. Tickets must be purchased through the OHSAA. (See below)

Volleyball
Saturday, Oct. 23 | 7:30 at Brookside HS.
Tickets must be purchased through the OHSAA. (See below)

REMEMBER: No Cash Sales for all events!

GO PANTHERS!
Campus Ministry News
CLE21:6
Saturday, January 8, 2022. Tickets are still available. If tickets sell out there will be a wait list. Registration forms are located outside the Campus Ministry office. The $35 must be included with the initial registration form.

Looking forward to this being a great day!! Any questions, please reach out via email: slanzola@elyriacatholic.com
New Panther Gear is HERE!
Stop into the Spirit Shoppe on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays to check out the new Panther gear and accessories. You can also shop conveniently on line at elyriacatholic.com/spirit-shoppe Begin your Christmas shopping early....it is a little over 2 months away.
Student Opportunities
Center for Student Excellence
Service, Job & Career Opportuntiies
Volunteer Opportunity
Multiple Breed Rescue (MBR), Grafton

MBR seeks students to be “scary people” on Oct 22 & 23, from 5-9 pm. Volunteers need to report by 4 pm so they can get dressed and pick a spot to hide and scare visitors. If interested, email Erin at erinjdenslow@yahoo.com

FREE Thanksgiving Dinner
Volunteers are needed to help at the FREE Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Mary Church, 320 Middle Avenue, Elyria on Thanksgiving Day anytime between 10:30 - 2:30 pm. Those interested, please see Ms. Cunningham.

Job Opportunity
Mills Creek Pool, North Ridgeville is seeking lifeguards from May - August. Mills Creek will cover the cost of the Red Cross class needed to become a certified lifeguard and offer $13/hour wage. Interested students please contact Nancy Kubiak, 440.371.1896.

Florence Nightingale Day 2021
To learn more about this annual online event hosted by The Ohio State University on Sat. Oct. 23 from 1 am - 3 pm, please click on the button below.
I.T. In Action

Lorain County Community College will be hosting its annual I.T. in Action event on Tuesday, October 26 for all Lorain County high school students. Lunch will be provided.

Scan the QR Code in the flyer that can be dowloaded by pressing the button below to register for this event.

LCCC looks forward to hosting our students and introducing them to technology, advanced manufacturing, industry leaders, LCCC faculty and students!
ELA and ACT Prep Tutoring Available

Mrs. Madeleine Heinrich, a licensed and certified educator for grades 7-12 will be available by appointment after school to offer tutoring services to all students in all ELA skills and also ACT Prep. This new tutoring service, offered free of charge, must be pre-scheduled through her at heinrich@elyriacatholic.com She currently teaches ELA to Seniors and Honors Juniors, as well as the LCCC College Composition 161 course. 

Students in grades 9 - 12 can receive help on writing assignments, reading comprehension and analysis, grammar and usage, standard citation skills, and basically anything related to English and Language Arts. Mrs. Heinrich owned and operated SCORE, an ACT Preparation tutoring service for 10 years, so she is equipped to help your student work on improving test scores (not MATH though!).

Tutoring sessions are available Monday through Friday after school from 3 to 6 pm and may also be conducted via ZOOM or Google Video. Sessions may be 30 to 60 minutes each. Repeating sessions are also accepted.

Scheduling will be on a first-come, first serve basis so interested parties are encouraged to reach out as soon as possible.  heinrich@elyriacatholic.com
Scholarship
The Knights of Columbus Ohio Charity Foundation Scholarship application deadline is drawing near. Applications along with grade transcripts must be received by me no later than the end of business on Friday, November 26, 2021.
The Panther's Claw
The Literary magazine is accepting submissions for this year's edition, themed "Year of the Panther." Photography, short stories, artwork, poetry, or any kind of artistic expression are welcomed. Email your submission to litmag@elyriacatholic.com. The deadline for submissions is November 30. Please contact Mr. Vitale with any uqesitons or concerns at vitale@elyriacatholic.com.
Philanthropy & Engagement
Cash Raffle
The Cash Raffle is off to a great start! If you need to request more tickets to sell, please email Mrs. Essenmacher at essenmacher@elyriacatholic.com. All tickets and money should only be turned in to Mrs. Essenmacher, located in the North Wing. Thank you to everyone who has already turned in their tickets and happy selling!
Mark your calendar - Ticket information COMING SOON!
ELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Annie Cunningham
Director of Communications & Marketing
725 Gulf Road, Elyria, OH 44035
440.365.1821 | elyriacatholic.com