January 20, 2021
ADMINISTRATION NEWS
Attendance
Reminder, please keep in mind it is very important to use attendance@elyriacatholic.com when reporting any attendance matters.
FREE Lunch
As of January 19, all students are eligible for a free lunch. We will have signage at each station so that the students know what makes up a meal. A meal consists of 3 or more of the following components:
- Meat or Alternative Protein
- Grain
- Fruit
- Vegetable
- Milk
Please note that the bottled water that was part of the combo no longer qualifies. The only beverage that qualifies is milk.
Students will still have the ability to supplement the free lunch through purchase of additional items such as bottled water and other beverages, bagged snacks, and cookies.
Homeroom - Reminder
- Friday, Jan. 22 from 8:00-8:07am for the distribution of the Course Recommendation Forms. Students will return to homeroom at 2:50 pm for the forms to be collected.
$2 Dress Down Day -
Please note we are returning to ONE $2 dress down day during the week.
Friday, January 22 | Second Harvest
ADMISSION NEWS
Prowl with a Panther - Schedule a visit by contacting Terry Ziegelmeyer at ziegelmeyer@elyriacatholic.com or 440.230.8606.
Accepting Applications for
2021-2022 School Year
Public middle school students and students interested in transferring to Elyria Catholic, should contact Terry Ziegelmeyer at 440.230.8606
CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS
Sophomore Mass
The sophomore class will gather for Mass on Thursday, January 28. We welcome Fr. Charlie, St. Mary Parish, Elyria as our celebrant. Please remember to wear full EC uniform.
DEAN OF ACADEMICS NEWS
Tuition Contract & Registration Fee
During the week of February 1 we will be sending out the tuition contract and registration fee paperwork for the 2021-2022 school year. Once your student has returned the tuition contract and $200 registration fee your student’s counselor will reach out to schedule an appointment to meet and begin the scheduling process. Classes will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
Course Recommendations - Reminder
Course Recommendation Day will occur on Friday, January 22. Students will report to homerooms at the beginning of the day. Teachers will sign off on their recommendations for courses for the 2021-2022 academic year. Completed forms will be returned to the student’s homeroom teacher at the end of the day. All students learning remotely will have their forms completed by the teachers electronically and will not have a form to complete. Teachers will have conversations with all students in regards to their recommendation prior to signing off on the form.
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE NEWS
Diocesan Scholarships
There are three Diocesan Scholarships that are available to returning students for the 2021-2022 school year. Please note the deadlines for each scholarship.
- Bishops' Scholarship for Excellence (Current 10th and 11th graders)
- M. Thomas Moore Schoarship (Current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders)
- John Patton Scholarship (Current 10th or 11th graders & child of a veteran)
THE PANTHER'S CLAW NEWS - Reminder
Submit a written work for publication in the Panther's Claw, EC's literary magazine. Please email submissions to litmag@elyriacatholic.com by January 31.
PHILANTHROPY & ENGAGEMENT OFFICE
EC Prepares for Catholic Schools Week
We would like to hear your stories!
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2021(January 31 - February 6), Elyria Catholic welcomes you to join us in taking a trip down memory lane. Please take a moment to share your favorite memory from your days as a Panther. We look forward to including these Panther memories on our website and social media channels during Catholic Schools Week. Please share your story!
Help us celebrate and honor members of our Elyria Catholic community Please nominate someone for an award!
Elyria Catholic High School remains steeped in its pillars of Excellence, Compassion, Faith, Tradition, and Community. We would like to recognize the members of our Elyria Catholic family and community who remain strong and steadfast examples of Elyria Catholic High School character and those who have wholeheartedly contributed to the school’s success. The deadline to submit award nominations has been extended to February 1, 2021. Please nominate someone at www.elyriacatholic.com/awardsnomination.
EXP3 NEEDS YOUR HELP
Join our Panther Careers Network
Elyria Catholic is currently forming a Panther Careers Network database consisting of alumni professionals who are willing to come to campus for career days, panel presentations, mock interviews, and professional skill workshops. We are also looking for alumni professionals who could offer informational interviews, shadow experiences or internships. Please note that all of these activities will only be planned when it is safe to do so. If you are willing to help in any of these ways, please sign up to be part of our Panther Careers Network.
This will be an ongoing section to keep you informed of any cases or exposure among our faculty/staff and students and how the community is doing with masks, hygiene, social distancing and disinfecting. If there is a positive case at school we will be communicating with you.*
Number of confirmed cases: 3
*In order to comply with the Ohio Department of Health Director's order, we will be reporting only confirmed cases of our students and staff.
Please continue to talk with your students about the importance of wearing masks, safe distancing and good hygiene practices. Thank you for helping to keep people safe and to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the EC community and beyond.
Please visit SAFE SMART RESTART for useful links to help answer some of your questions.
Prayers for a quick recovery for our Elyria Catholic family members dealing with COVID.
