2008 Spring Plant Sale Orders due April 10 Metro Catholic School's Spring Plan Sale is getting under way. Order forms are available April 3 through the school or click here. All orders are due Friday, April 11th. Pick up is at the Stephen Campus Wednesday, May 14 th 2:15 – 5:00 pm. If you would like to see pictures of the plants, go to www.deansgreenhouse.com On their home page, select "Plant Information Page." On that page, select "Fundraiser 2008 Information Page." Proceeds to benefit the Student Gardens. Encourage friends and family to order your garden needs through Metro Catholic School. |
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5K Fun Walk with the Stars - April 19
All Metro Catholic supporters are invited to join in a 5K Fun Walk with the families, students, faculty and staff of Metro Catholic as they celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the school. The walk is at Edgewater Park (Lower Level) with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee is $25. per person/family. Sponsor yourself or get others to support you. Profit raised from this event will benefit Metro Catholic School directly. Contact Mrs. Marynowski at 631-5733, ext. 2205 for further information.
Annual Golf Outing
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SAVE Sunday, May 18, 2008 for Metro Catholic's annual golf outing.Springvale Golf Course will be the site and activities begin at 12:00 noon. Details are on flyer. (pdf.) Or call Sue Campbell 216-634-2854. Be a sponsor, play 18 holes, enjoy a delicious steak dinner. |
Congratulations, Cecilia Yonly!
The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio and the Charter One Foundation honored Cecilia Yonly, grade 7, at their annual luncheon with their EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD OF DIVERSITY award. This is the second year in a row that a student at Metro Catholic School has been priviledged to win this award. Congratulations to Cecilia and her family! Thanks and congratulations also to Metro Catholic's wonderful staff for making such an award possible by their hard work and care with all the students.
Students Win Awards at Padua Art Show
Congratulations to the following young artists who participated and placed in the 2008 Padua Art Show for Elementary Schools:
President's Award: Christopher Garber, grade 7.
Second Place: Kevin Cruz, grade 6; Ify Igboaka, grade 6; Jastany Santiago, grade 3.
Third Place: Eduardo Rios, kindergarten.
Honorable Mention: Ryan Adams, grade 7; Edgar LaBoy, grade 7
25 schools participated in this year's show, entering 300 works of art.
Classroom of Champion Competition Proves Students' Talent
Congratulations to Hope Cardinal, Cheryl Garber, Giang Tran and Duha Malkieh (alternate) who represented Metro Catholic School in the annual Classroom of Champions competition at St. Edward High School. These students took Second Place in the competition with St. Angela Merici in Fairview Park and St. Brendan in North Olmsted. Congratulations also to faculty advisors Ms. Marie Kinkoph and Ms. Jennifer Adams.
Giving Back to the Community
As we continue to celebrate our school's 20th Anniversary, we also continue to think of ways to help people and organizations in our community and the world.
Canned Food Collection
The students set a goal to collect 2007 cans of food to be given to various agencies which have meal programs for people in the area. In just two weeks, the students collected 2787 cans of food! These were delivered to St. Augustine Parish Food Program, St. Malachi Back Door Ministry, Providence House, St. Patrick Parish Food Pantry, St. Boniface Food Bank, Bethany Presbyterian Church and St. Procop Hot Meal Program.
"A Whole Lot of Sole"
Contributions of 50 cents or more per Metro family will be sent to India and Africa to help children less fortunate to buy shoes. The contribution will be made to the Sisters of Notre Dame Missions in the name of Bishop Roger Gries who is celebrating his 50th year of vowed life as a Benedictine. Bishop Roger is the Bishop in charge of the Urban Region of which Metro Catholic is a part.
Destinie Keeton Brings NFL Player to School
Destinie Keeton, as the winner of a J.C. Penney contest, will have the honor of bringing Willie McGinest, # 55, on the Cleveland Browns team to school on November 13. After picking up Destinie and her fam
ily at her home, Willie will spend time with Destinie's homeroom and then host an assembly for the students of the Stephen Campus of Metro Catholic. Excitement is high as students prepare for the day.
Sarriah Comacho Wins Writing Award
Congratulations to Sarriah Comacho of grade 7 who will have her poetry published in the POWER OF THE PENCIL anthology of best creative works!
Ms. Denise Rowland, grade 6 teacher, introduced this program last year for our sixth grade students. Sarriah's poem was submitted last year in the selection contest. We all look forward to reading the published anthology.
Bishop Lennon Celebrates with Metro Catholic
Metro Catholic School officially began its 20th Anniversary celebrations with Mass offered by Bishop Richard G. Lennon October 17, 2007 at St. Stephen Church. Formed by the merging of St. Boniface, St. Michael and St. Stephen grade schools, Metro Catholic was one of the first efforts in the Diocese of Cleveland to consolidate resources in order to provide continuing Catholic education for the children of the city.
Predicted to last only three years. today, with an enrollment of approximately 600 students, Metro Catholic celebrates 20 years of education and service as a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This "Miracle on 54th Street" continues as a beacon of hope for the students and families of the near west side of Cleveland.
Students, faculty and staff were joined by the three Sisters of Notre Dame who founded Metro Catholic School: Sister Grace Mary Corbett, Sister Regina Davala and Sister Mary Virginia Reeseing. Additional special guests included diocesan officials, Matt Zone, Ward 17 Councilman, pastors, persons significant in establishing Metro Catholic School and members of the Metro Catholic Advisory Board.
Beacon Street Performs at Metro Catholic
Metro Catholic is often known as "The United Nations on West 54th Street." One goal in our Improvement Plan reflects this reality: To celebrate our cultural and religious diversity while maintaining a strong Catholic identity. That's why Beacon Street was invited to our school. Its mission is to proclaim the Gospel using the performing arts. Bob Kloos, Artistic Director and talented performer, presented a program on diversity in each building. The audiences were not only entertained and engaged through stories, songs, rap, mime, poetry and movement, but also inspired and challenged to live the message found in each one.
Experiencing the ministry of Beacon Street was a great way to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. It also highlighted who we are as Metro Catholic School and what we believe. We are grateful to the Sisters of Notre Dame for funding this program through the Mission and Ministry Grant.
20th Anniversary Family Fun Night
Thank you to all our families who attended our Family Fun Night! We had over 200 people dancing, eating, crafting and more. Door prizes were given away every 20 minutes for children. At 8:00 we picked our adult door prize winnerand our 50/50 Raffle winner. Two winners received gift baskets of assorted items donated from Hard Rock Cafe. The winner of our 50/50 donated a large portion of her winnings back to the school. Thank you to Joann Huge! We held a scrapbook page contest and gave prizes in six different categories. Sr. Anne Maline was the DJ - and did a wonderful job.
Thanks to the Parent Advisory Committee for planning such a spectacular night.
Student Government 2007- 2008 - Congratulations!
| Co-Presidents | Raazig Eiland | Elizabeth Madison |
| Secretary | Giang Tran | |
| 8th Grade School Spirit | Alfredo Gargano | |
| 8th Grade School Service | Carlos Alicea |
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| 7th Grade School Spirit | Matthew Trujillo | |
| 7th Grade School Service | Allison Dykes | |
| Homeroom Representatives | Hope Cardinal | Duha Malkieh |
| Kristyn Ingle | Madeleine Lochan | |
| Cecilia Yonly | Christina VanDerwyst | |
| Arcelia Gandarilla | Cyna Abid | |
| Monique Priah | Donyalis Cruz | |
| Natori Santiago | Cierra Benson | |
| Thalia Cabrera |
Congratulations to New Yearbook Staff
8th grade: Michael Aponte, Hope Cardinal, Julia Santiago, Giang Tran, Audrey Butcher, Cheryl Garber, Janan Shahadeh, Ashley Scott, Randy Jones.
7th grade: Giselle Ortiz, Madeleine Lochan, Allison Dykes, Cecelia Yonly, Saja Abid.
6th grade: Tatiana Rosa, Catrina Olsen, Ariana Billups.
5th grade: Lizandra Alicea
We look forward to a spectacular edition!
International Day of Peace
On Friday, September 28, Metro Catholic paused to observe a time of prayer for PEACE in ourselves, our school, our city, our world. The prayers reflected our multicultural student body.
- African drumming
- Prayers for peace in languages our children speak
- Prayers for peace from various faith traditions and cultures.
Metro Catholic is a microcosm of our world.
Metro Catholic is proof that there can be PEACE
Students' Reflections on Peace
Imagine a World...
Where people of every religion were accepted by
other beliefs and faiths
Without hatred and violence
Where people did not fight for power
Where people talk about love and freedom
That cares for its beauty and does not destroy it
That dreams of a place like Heaven and makes it
happen on Earth.Grade 5, Room 204
For more of the student writing, click here
School Year 2006-2007
May 2007
Read Metro Catholic's May Newsletter on line.
If you currently received our Newsletter through the mail but would prefer to receive it electronically, please contact suecampbell327@yahoo.com
April 2007
Global Influence/Local Expression
Nine schools from Ward 17 exhibited student art at the Youth Art Show held at Saigon Plaza, April 29, 2007. Congratulations to all the students who participated. We are particularly proud of our Metro Catholic students who participated: Abdel Abid, Thanh Tran, Ashley Ginorio, Todee Yonly, Vanessa Hoskin, Hector Colon III, Britany Smith, Thomas Pham, Eric Delvalle, Victoria Colon, Lucy Barragan, Kayla Gonzalez, Tammy Pham, Jacob Doerner, Richard Le, Megan Diaz, David Henen, Judith Ramos, Nimati Abbas, Imani Smith, Liz Madison, Audrey Butcher, Giang Tran, Ashley Ramos and Yonsowablee Yonly.
Cyna Abid, Kassandra Perez, Xavier Rivera, Trinh Doan and Lizandra Alicea worked on the 3-D Art projects. Tatiana Bennett, Damiana Reyes, Allison Dykes and Saja Abid helped with the creation of the community project.
Special thanks and congratulations to Mrs. Jane Andrews, Metro's art teacher, for coordinating this event and for all the amazing art her students have created.
Lana Osorio, Raven Starnes 1st Place Art Show Winners
Lana Osorio took first place in the mixed media category and Raven Starnes captured first place in graphic design at the Regina High School Art Show held April 26 at Regina High. Entries from 14 area schools were displayed throughout the hallways of Regina. We are very proud of our two students whose work was selected to receive first prizes from among the many outstanding art pieces on display.
Giang Tran State Finalist in Power of the Pen
Giang Tran, seventh grade student, will represent Metro Catholic School at the state finals for Power of the Pen May 24-25 at the College of Wooster. Giang's outstanding writing at both the district and regional competitions won her a place in the finals. Congratulations, Giang, and good luck! Congratulations also to her teachers: Mr. Michael Popik, Mrs. Shannon Trepka, Ms. Rosemary Yanik.
Just in from the Catholic Universe Bulletin
"The Erikson Files""They tell me that super-student Eiyad "Eddy" Abid, a seventh grader at Metro Catholic School, Cleveland, has been working on his leadership skills.
He recently was awarded for exemplary leadership in the field of diversity by the Charter One Foundation and the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio.
This isn't the first time Eddy has shown his leadership abilities. Two years ago he won first place in the "Motivate Me" national essay contest sponsored by Scholastic Books and the national Basketball Association."
March 2007
SPORTS NEWS
Thank you and Congratulations to our basketball teams and coaches on their efforts and sportsmanship!Special congratulation to
5th grade girls and Coach Turner for an undefeated season. (see below for more infomation)
Developmental girls and Coach Turner for receiving CYO Sportsmanship Award
Joey Solis for winning Shooting Contest award at the Urban Community School Tournament
Alexis Soler for winning the Spirit Award at the same tournament.
Congratulations to Girls's 5th Grade Basketball Team!
7:0 Undefeated 2006-2007 SeasonMetro Catholic’s Girls' 5th Grade Basketball Team and The Coach That Led Them To an Undefeated Season
Practices every Monday and Friday for about an hour or more; a game every weekend with days and times ranging from Saturday at 9:30am to Sunday afternoons; these are examples of the days and hours of devotion that has led this team of 5th grade girls to a victorious season. This was an exciting season. Most of the girls on the team are returning players from their 4th grade year. Coach Turner was new to the team but not to the commitment of mentoring young athletes.
Parents and family alike gathered during their free time to support and cheer on 10 and 11 year old girls during fun and challenging games. The girls displayed wonderful sportsmanship while Coach Turner and Assistant Coach Chris exemplified great leadership. Another important asset to the team was Mrs. Abernathy, who acted as the Team Mom by attending every practice and game, watching after the players and being available should any of the girls have concerns. This TEAM of students, coaches, and family members are a wonderful model of Metro Catholic’s foundation.
Fifth grade girls' undefeated basketball team. CONGRATULATIONS!
OSU Welcomes Metro 8th Graders
Where do you want to be five years from now? Fourteen eighth graders explored this question on a Career Decision Tour at Ohio State University. The program was sponsored by the Cuyahoga County 4-H Program and the Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau. Students arrived on campus for a brief welcome at the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences where they learned about the numerous careers related to food. Throughout the day students were able to participate in two breakout sessions. In these sessions students explored careers in business management, engineering, nutrition and food safety and medical technologies. Students met with professors and college students who discussed what it takes to be successful and the journey they are on to reach their career goals. Each of these eighth grade students now has a clearer picture of themselves and where they will be five years from now.
Sixth Grade Social Studies Celebrates the Year of the Pig
This year's cultural focus at Metro Catholic has been the celebration of our Asian friends and families. In sixth grade Social Studies we have studied the history of the areas of Southwest, Central, South, East, and Southeast Asia. In both Art and Social Studies we have created a number of works of art including lanterns, Zodiac Symbols, fish prints, large Samurai Warrior paintings, tapestries of India and more.
Of all the Chinese festivals celebrated throughout the year, Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is the most important and spectacular. This celebration is a family affair: a time of new beginnings; a time of reunion and thanksgiving. Families like to welcome the new year with a clean slate. Houses are cleaned from top to bottom to remove all traces of the old year and its misfortunes and to bring good luck for the coming year. Gates are repainted and windows are washed until they shine. Bills are paid and debts are settled. Family members gather at each other's homes for visits and to share meals.
As a grade level we are a "family" of diverse but united cultures. On February 20 we gathered together as a family and celebrated our present and our pasts with a "picnic" in the third floor hall. We too are seeking new beginnings in our effort and our friendships.
Thank you from the whole sixth grade for all the help and support that made this celebration possible.
February 2007
POWER OF THE PEN
Five Students Advance to Regional Competition
On March 10, the following students will participate in the regional Power of the Pen competition : Alex Bolden, Angeluis Chabrier, Duha Malkieh, Damiana Reyes, Giang Tran. We wish them LUCK as they practice and prepare for the regional competition. Congratulation to these students and to their faculty advisors.EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP
Three Students Represent Metro Catholic
On Friday, January 20, three students represented our school at a luncheon celebrating diversity: Eddy Abid, Damiana Reyes, David Vasques. From the nearly 100 students from schools all over the Cleveland area, 2 high school students and 1 junior high student received an award forEXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD OF DIVERSITY.
Eddy Abid won this prestigious award for the junior high level! We congratulate Eddy and thank his family and his teachers here at Metro Catholic for instilling an appreciation of diversity and for developing leadership skills.
January 2007
Read January Newsletter (takes a few minutes to download because of all the pictures but it is worth the wait)
PADUA ART SHOW WINNERS
We are please to announce that the following students won awards at the annual art show at Padua High School.
First place: Ileana Rivera - Grade 5
Second place: Aruna Lochan, Grade 6, Dylan O'Neal, Grade 5
Third place: Rachel Cruz, Grade 5
Honorable mention: Ana Rodriguez, Grade 3
President's Award: Cecilia Yonly, Grade 6
Congratulations to our winners, to their families and to Mrs. Jane Andrews, our award-winning art teacher.
November - 2006
Read November Newletter
Metro Announces 2006 - 2007 Yearbook StaffCongratulations to the following students who have been named to the Metro Yearbook staff.
Grade 5 Anayssa Garcia Janyra Pinson Grade 6 Aruna Lochan Winifred Wilson Grade 7 Kristyn Ingle Randall Jones Elizabeth Madison Christal Rodriguez Julia Santiago Grade 8 Tatiana Bennett Edwin Ortiz Ashley Ramos Damiana Reyes David Vazquez Special thanks to Mrs. Shannon Trepka, Ms. Megan Hyland, Mr. Dennis Zawicki and Ms. Nina Kerling for being the moderators and guides on this special project.
October -2006
WELLNESS CLUB BEGINS
The Metro Catholic Fitness Club, under the direction of Mr. Kevin Wering, Metro's physical education teacher, is designed to help students achieve the goal of living an active and healthy life. Students in the club are exposed to a variety of exercises, activities and healthful tips that will lead to physical fitness. Students are able to take the knowledge and practices they gain from the club and share it with friends and family. Each time the club meets, students have the opportunity to further engage themselves in a healthy lifestyle by actively participating in the activities as well as sharing any personal experiences with one another that have lead to a healthful outcome.
More informationSTUDENT GOVERNMENT
Congratulations to the students elected as Student Government members for the 2006 - 2007 school year.
2006-2007 Student Government Co-presidents Damiana Reyes, David Vazquez Secretaries Imani Anderson, Giang Tran 8th Grade School Service Kayla Artler
7th Grade School Service Carlos Alicea 7th Grade School Spirit Raaziq Eiland Homeroom Representatives: Grade 8 Blanca Barragan, Alfredo Meyers, Sharqaua Smith Grade 7 Kristyn Ingle, Randall Jones, Elizabeth Madison Grade 6 Regina Alvarado, Allison Dykes, Jasmine Martin Grade 5 Wilmel Cosme, Rachel Cruz, Natori Santiago
SEPTEMBER - 2006
Go Track Team!
Under the coaching direction of Mr. Patrick McDaniel,Metro students: Raia Brackins, Melanie Diaz, Megan Diaz, Jacob Doerner, Josh Doerner, Keisy Rosario and Ryan Schlesing will be running with the St. Ignatius of Antioch Elementary School track team for this year's season. We wish them a successful season!First Benefit Dance Great Success
Under the direction of Maribeth McNeeley, Brian McNeeley, and Sister Patricia Gentile,SND, members of Metro Catholic's advisory board, Metro had a successful and enjoyable dance to benefit the students of Metro Catholic School. Thanks to all who supported the dance in anyway.
Youngest Students Learn Special Lessons
The students of kindergarten through grade 4 are participating in a developmental program taught by the Northeast Conference for Community Justice. This program reinforces our school goals of personal responsibility, respect for other and building a caring communiity. The instructors are pleased with the enthusiastic participation of the students.Special Speaker for Parents at Boniface Open House
Sister Mary Robert Clare, SND, faculty member and art therapist at Metro Catholic will present " Positive Parenting - With a Plan" for the parents of students at the Boniface building.Gardening Outreach
Sister Mary Jane Vovk, SND and the school gardening club received the following note from Pastor White of Bethany Presbyterian Church:
Dear Sister Mary Jane,
You and your fellow gardeners are awesome people! We are so appreciative of your generosity to our Friday Community Meal Program. Summer means fresh vegetables and lots of sunshine and thanks to you and your young people we have them. Please convey our thanks to your group.Metro Catholic is proud of and grateful to all teachers, parents and students who nurtured the garden so that we can share the goods of the earth with those in need.
Handbells Ring for Grades 5 and 6
The junior handbell ensemble of Sts. Joseph and John Interparochial School, Strongsville, entertained and inspired Metro students in grades 5 and 6 at the Stephen Campus September 13. The concert was held in St. Stephen Church. Metro Catholic has its own handbell ensemble and is seeking additional members to join the group for the 2006 - 2007 school year. Interested students need to contact Ms. Angelina Kerling or Sister Mary Beth Gray.
AUGUST - 2006
Metro Catholic welcomes 584 students, K - 8, to the new school year. Classes for all students are now in session. Anyone still interested in registering for this school year should call: 216- 281-4044.Pre-school is full, but we are accepting children on a waiting list
JUNE NEWS - 2006
CONGRATULATIONS to our eight grade students who graduated at La Sacrada Familia Church June 5, 2006. We are proud of all of our graduates, most especially for WHO they are and also for what they have achieved. The Class of 2006 has earned over $113,000 in scholarship money toward their high school tuition based on their accomplishments here at Metro Catholic. May their lives be blessed as they continue their journey into adulthood.
Some of the schools our graduates will be attending include:
Cleveland Central Catholic Holy Name High School Padua Franciscan High School Villa Angela-St. Joseph St. Ignatius High School St. Joseph Academy St. Martin de Porres High School Lincoln-West High School James Ford Rhodes High School Hope Academy
St. Edward High School
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