Catholic Schools Week Mass - Cancelled

Due to the uncertainy of the weather, the OCS 'Faith in Education' Mass is cancelled for tomorrow. The mass will not be rescheduled.

We will gather as a diocese for the Rainbow Mass in April.

No School; Central Office and SCRIP Closed - Tuesday, January 27

Due to the inclement weather, OCS will not be in session and the OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office will be closed.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Welcome Back OCMS Students from Washington DC

We welcome back the OCMS students and chaperones who attended the ‘March for Life’ in Washington DC.

OCMS students said a decade of the rosary for each day the group was gone to pray for a safe trip and to pray for hearts to change.

Watch a slideshow of the group preparing to leave.

K-8 Students Selling World's Finest Chocolate Candy Bars

Once again, our K-8 students will sell World's Finest Chocolate candy bars. Be sure to buy yours beginning February 5th for just $1!

Parents: Here are the sheets sent home with the students for permission to participate and the incentives.

Basketball Lady Aces to Play in All ‘A’ Classic Basketball State Tournament

The Lady Aces basketball Team will play in the All ‘A’ Classic Basketball State Tournament.

The tournament begins Wednesday, January 28 at Eastern Kentucky University McBrayer Arena.

Good Luck to our Lady Aces!

OCS All 'A' Honor Roll - Quarter 2

Seniors – Adam Clark, Maggie Glaser, Jessica Goetz, Elizabeth Jones, Jacqueline Lee, Casey McCarthy, Kristin Miller, Tiffany Murphy, Katlyn Taliaferro, Taryn Thompson, Kristen Wathen, Collin Whitehouse

Juniors – Amanda Beyke, Katie Castlen, Taylor Edge, Eric Goetz, Christian Hall, Erica Hamilton, Kathryn Hyland, Andrew McCarthy, Haley Minton, Hannah Minton, Laura O’Bryan, Abbie Riney, Cole Sturgeon, Melinda Thompson, Caitlin Wilson, Ellen Wright

Sophomores – Chase Kauffeld, Regina Powers, Sabrina Storm

Freshmen – Alec Bahnick, Will Bickett, Peyton Booth, Cassidy Clark, Michael Crowe, Stephanie Dooper, Amanda Gross, Christopher Hayden, Nicholas Krampe, Elizabeth McNulty, Katelyn Orth, Allie Payne, Amanda Richards, Emily Taul, Megan Tigue

Grade 8 – Carli Barr, Caleb Brand, Chase Carrico, Sarah Beth Caudill, Julie Danhauer, Hayley Frey, Michael Goedde, Larkin Hyland, Rachel Krampe, Philip Lovekamp, Jusin Magnuson, Neil Mattingly, Kevin Thompson, Stephanie Wall, Emily Whitehouse

Grade 7 – Kyle Alvey, Kendyl Bahnick, Elizabeth Brown, Elizabeth Cason, Kelsey Conkright, Martin Crowe, Abigail Dickens, Stephanie Hayden, Justin Krampe, Alex Ross, Jenna Ruth, Christopher Spurlock

Grade 6 - Meredith Bickett, Madison Mattingly , Morgan Mattingly, Sam Booth, Lillie Goetz, Leslie Kuntz, Leslie Wilson, Morgan Thomas, Andrew Wilson, Laurine Scott, Darcy James, Mary Nell Ivey, Alex Hayden, Logan Brown, Mason Jackson, Audrey Wright, Collin Higgins

Grade 5 - Samantha Krampe, Raychel Bahnick, Samantha Horsley, Annabel Moore, Michael Clore, Alex Danhauer, Sarah Haleman, Lucy Kurtz, Emily Marshall, Mikala Riney, Emily Linn, Nolan Mullican, Luke Reid, Paul Reid

Grade 4 - Hunter Dotsey, Jacob Johnson, Molly Payne, Ellen Ward, Grace Wright, Alison Kuntz, Alli Thompson, Tricia Thompson, Hannah Garvin, Thomas Self

OCMS Spelling Bee

Congratulations to the following OCMS classroom Spelling Bee winners: Simmie McCormick, Marty Crowe, Colton Roberts, Jared McMaster, Chase Carrico, Jacob Mills, Kelsey Conkright, Hadley Shepherd, Jared Millay, and Zach Clore. The winners of the school-wide Spelling Bee are:
3rd place - Colton Roberts
2nd place - Jacob Mills
1st place - Chase Carrico

Chase will now participate in the Diocesan Spelling Bee to be held in Morganfield during Catholic Schools Week. Good luck Chase!

Also from the Elementary 4-6 Campus, Audrey Wright will compete in the Diocesan Spelling Bee. Good Luck Audrey!

Basketball Aces Finish All ‘A’ Classic as Regional Runner Up

The Basketball Aces finished as the All ‘A’ Classic Regional Runner Up. They lost 49-47 to Edmonson County.

Congratulations to Neil Lanham, Will Payne and Bryan McGraw for being named to the All Tournament team.

Basketball Lady Aces Capture All ‘A’ Classic Regional Title

Congratulations to the Basketball Lady Aces on their All ‘A’ Classic Regional Title. They defeated McLean County 55-38. They now advance to the All ‘A’ state tournament, which begins on Wednesday.

Congratulations to Becca Greenwell, Kaley Robertson and Hannah Gerteisen for being named to the All Tournament team.

OCMS Academic Team Capture Governor’s Cup District Title

Congratulations to the OCMS Academic Team on the Governor’s Cup District Title. They now advance to the Governor’s Cup Regional competition.

Our quick recall team grabbed first place by not losing any games against Ohio and McLean Counties. Members of the Quick Recall team are Kyle Alvey, Marty Crowe, Chase Carrico, Brian Gross, Patrick Lasley, Martha Hughes, Justin Magnuson, and Kevin Thompson.

Our FPS team also placed first in this competition. Members of the FPS team are Kelsey Conkright, Marty Crowe, Martha Hughes, and Andrew Riccio, and Kyle Alvey.

Special congratulations go to the following team members who placed in written assessment:

Kevin Thompson – 1st place in Social Studies and Language Arts
Chase Carrico – 2nd place in Mathematics and Language Arts
Justin Magnuson – 1st place in Mathematics and 3rd place Science
Patrick Lasley – 2nd place Social Studies and 4th place Science
Martha Hughes – 1st place Arts and Humanities
Emily Whitehouse – 1st place Composition
Marty Crowe – 2nd place Science
Sarah Beth Caudill – 3rd place Composition
Emily Rose – 5th place Composition

Thanks to the coaches Mrs. Ebelhar, Mrs. Renshaw, and Mrs. Riccio for practicing and guiding the team to a win.

Also thanks to Mrs. Clark for scoring Composition and Mr. Rhodes for moderating the quick recall games!

The Academic team will continue to practice to prepare for Regional Governor’s Cup competition on Feb. 10 and Feb. 14 at Ohio County Middle School. GO ACES!!

Hannah Gerteisen Signs with Brescia University

Hannah Gerteisen has signed with Brescia University to continue her academic and basketball career.

Hannah is the daughter of Michael and Rita Gerteisen and a member of St. Stephen parish.

OCHS Weekly Cafeteria Menu - Jan 26-30

Monday, January 26: Hot ham/cheese/bun, spicy fries, pickle spears, peaches

Tuesday, January 27: Chicken fajita, corn, Mexican beans, pears, salsa

Wednesday, January 28: Ravioli w/beef, salad, apple crisp, bread

Thursday, January 29: Chicken casserole, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, roll

Friday, January 30: Fish nuggets, mac & cheese, peas, tots, fruits

Contacting Your Legislators

Earlier today we received the email shared below from the offices of the Council for American Private Education (CAPE). As Catholic school administrators we were encouraged very quickly to inform our families about the importance of communicating the message with our Senators and members of the House of Representatives that independent and religious schools should be included in the economic stimulus package that Congress is drafting.

I encourage you to read the email and click on the link attached within the email to learn more. CAPE has also provided an easy way for you to share your opinion on this important matter with your Senator and members of Congress. It is important that our voice be heard and it be heard very quickly.

I appreciate all you do to help us fulfill our mission to provide excellence in faith formation and academics in a Christ-centered environment.

As always, your comments and insights are important to me. I can be reached via phone at 852-8028 and email at ken.rasp@owensborocatholic.org.
God’s Peace!
Ken R. Rasp

We need you to convey to your Senators and members of the House of Representatives that independent and religious schools should be included in the economic stimulus package that Congress is currently drafting.

On January 15, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 came before the House Appropriations Committee. Within the $825 proposed investment in the U.S. economy is a section that would target $14 billion dollars to spend on school modernization and repair projects that have a positive effect on the environment. Unfortunately, only public and charter schools are included in this proposed appropriation.

ASAP, please call or e-mail your members of Congress and urge them to include independent and religious schools in the economic stimulus package.

CAPE, the Council for American Private Education, has begun an advocacy effort on this issue on its website. Since this legislation is likely to move quickly through Congress, referring your school communities to the CAPE website is the most efficient way to reach legislators. CAPE has provided resources to explain the issue in more detail and has drafted a sample letter on its Capwiz software.

Please contact your legislators on this issue and try to create and advocacy effort among others. It is essential that the independent and religious school communities speak seek equitability and fairness as this new Congress and Administration begin their work.

Thank you for your efforts.

Catholic Schools Week : Celebrate Service

‘Celebrate Service,’ the theme for this year’s Catholic Schools Week, serves as center stage for Owensboro Catholic students to carry out the mission of its schools.

Please join us for any of our schools' activities planned to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week.

Elementary K-3 Campus

Elementary 4-6 Campus

Owensboro Catholic Middle Schoool

Owensboro Catholic High School

'Faith in Education' OCS Mass - Wednesday - January 28 - 10 am at the Sportscenter

Listen to a podcast about Owensboro Catholic School students and service.

Lourdes Squires Group Draws Attention to Unborn

For the commemoration of Roe v Wade, the Squires group from Our Lady of Lourdes created a display to draw attention to the unborn. The display is located in front of Our Lady of Lourdes parish along Frederica Street.

Those assisting in setting up the display were Squires group members Brian Gross, Patrick Lasley and Nathan Lasley.

Brian and Patrick are 8th graders at OCMS and Nathan is a freshman at OCHS.

OCL Summer Baseball and Softball League

Once again, this summer the Catholic parishes are sponsoring summer baseball and softball leagues for various age levels.

Be sure to sign up and enjoy a great season of ball!
Be sure to check out their information

OCMS Students Attending Right to Life Rally in Washington, DC

About 30 students along with chaperones from the Owensboro Catholic Middle School FCA group are attending the Right to Life Rally in Washington, DC.

They left on Wednesday afternoon and will return on Sunday.

We pray for their safe trip.

Diocesan Pro-life Mass

All are invited to the annual Diocesan Pro-life Mass. This year the Mass for Life will be celebrated Thursday, January 22, at 12:05 pm at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro.

This is the thirty-sixth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion in our country, and since that time over 44 million children have lost their lives. Please come and express your belief in the sanctity of life at all stages.

All 'A' Classic Girls Regional Basketball Tournament - Tonight

The All 'A' Regional Girls Basketball tournament continues tonight.

Owensboro Catholic vs. Hancock County - 6 pm

Butler County vs. McLean County - 7:45 pm

Both games will be played at the Sportscenter.

Come out and support the Lady Aces!

No School - Monday - January 19 - MLK Day - SCRIP Office Open

Just a reminder - OCS is not in session in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The Central Office and SCRIP office are open regular hours, 8 am - 5 pm.

Book Fair

'Let Books Make You a Star!'

Check out our schedule and make plans to attend the family movie night, Students may also invite a special "STAR" to lunch during the week. They may visit the book fair after they eat lunch.

Volunteer to help at the Book Fair. You can decorate and set up, help kids select books, or help pack up. There are lots of ways to participate.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week Jan 19-23

Tuesday, January 20 - Tornado Drill.

Wednesday, January 21 - Academic Team Practice.

Thursday, January 22
Mass 9:00 AM planned by Mr. Thompson's class. Father Suresh will be celebrating with us.
FPS Practice for 4th and 5th grade students only until 4:30.

Friday, January 23
Spirit Day
Adoration

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week Jan 19-23

Monday, January 19- NO SCHOOL- Martin Luther King Day

Wednesday, January 21- 10:00- Bluegrass Assembly

Friday, January 23- FREE DRESS DAY

Roe v Wade Commemoration

Daviess County Courthouse Lawn
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
12:00 Noon

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court legalized abortion for ANY reason. Thursday, January 22nd, marks the 36th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Because of this decision, a baby dies every 24 SECONDS from abortion and 48 MILLION babies have been aborted since 1973. We have learned many facts since this date. For instance, 18 days after conception the heart begins beating. Five weeks after conception the brain becomes active and pain receptors appear. Ultrasounds have proven that at 10 weeks a fully formed baby is present in the mother's womb.

We have also learned that abortion hurts women. Not only do women who have had abortions suffer many physical complications such as hemorrhaging and future miscarriages, they suffer many emotional complications as well.

Please join Right to Life of Owensboro at the Courthouse to commemorate the day the Supreme Court made this decision. Father Richard Meredith of St. Pius X and Pastor Wes Roberts of Bellevue Baptist Church will lead us in prayer. Our service begins at 12:00 Noon and will last only a few minutes. Please show your support for the women, remember the babies that have been aborted, and pray for future births by attending.

No School - Monday - January 19 - MLK Day - SCRIP Office Open

Just a reminder - OCS is not in session in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The Central Office and SCRIP office are open regular hours, 8 am - 5 pm.

OCMS 8th Grade Lady Aces Place 2nd in Diocesan Tournament

Congratulations to the 8th grade Lady Aces Basketball team. They earned 2nd place in the Diocesan Basketball Tournament. Way to go Ladies!

Geography Bee – OCMS Winners

Congratulations to all of the Geography Bee classroom winners. They all did a great job at the exciting Bee. The 3rd place winner was Sam Lilly.

After 5 tie-breaking rounds, the 2nd place winner was Justin Magnuson. The 1st place winner was Kevin Thompson.

Way to go Kevin!

Jenna Ruth and Emily Wills Earn National Recognition in Poster Contest

The Fraternal order of the Eagles held an art contest in the 2007-2008 school year titled: ‘What I like best about my home town.’

The Elementary 4-6 campus had several students who earned saving bonds in the local contest.

We are pleased to announce two OCS students were national winners!
National 2nd Place – Jenna Ruth - $100 – Ohio River Blue Bridge
National 4th Place – Emily Wills - $50 – Bluegrass Museum

Both Jenna and Emily are in 7th grade at OCMS. Congratulations Jenna and Emily!

OCS Elementary 4-6 Campus to Participate in ‘Lincoln in the Land of Bluegrass’

“Lincoln in the Land of Bluegrass” musical on Feb 12th with one free show at 9 AM for school children and a second show at 7 PM for the general public at RiverPark Center’s Cannon Hall ($5 adults, $3 students, at the door) to support not only the bluegrass museum but also this ambitious and creative community collaboration celebrating the life of one great native Kentuckian – Abe Lincoln – set to music in the style created by another great native Kentuckian, Bill Monroe. This is our history set to the music of our culture -- created, composed, and performed by community residents of all ages.

Over 300 students at three local schools -- Catholic Elementary 4-6 Campus (representing Catholic schools), Newton Parrish (representing City Schools), and Country Heights (representing County schools) wrote some of the songs and will be performing their original creations in the production. Students from Foust have created choreography for the finale and will dance it, as well, with vast energy.

Kevin Thompson and Emily Wills, both from OCMS, are also part of the production.

The musical will be highlighted with an Abraham Lincoln Exhibit on loan (for that day only) from the KY Historical Society, installed in the lobby of RiverPark Center.

Also performing are Theatre Workshop of Owensboro actors, Randy Lanham’s Bluegrass Band and Barry Lanham’s Foot Stompin’ Express clogging troupe.

OCHS Students of the Month – January 2009

Congratulations to the following students who were named Students of the Month for January 2009.

Freshmen – Anna McNulty and Blake Hayden
Sophomores – Andrea McBride and Alex Johnson
Juniors – Abbie Riney and Collin Edwards
Seniors – Megan Yeckering and Austin Johnson

Director's Corner - Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Earlier this week it was confirmed that one of our children at the K-3 Campus was recently diagnosed with Pertussis, or Whooping Cough.

Sherry Krampe, the OCS Student Health Coordinator, contacted Janie Cambron, Regional Epidemiologist, at the Green River District Health Department. Janie was incredibly helpful in developing an appropriate communication plan concerning this contagious disease with our families and staff.

A letter from the Green River District Health Department was sent home to the parents of those with students at the K-3 Campus. Attached to this Director's Corner message is an information sheet on Pertussis that she asked that we send to all OCS families. I encourage you to review the sheet carefully. If there are questions, do not hesitate to contact Janie at the Green River District Health Department or your doctor.

As is stated on the information sheet, this information is not meant to alarm you, but rather for you to be educated on and be watchful of any symptoms associated with this disease. We are thankful to the Green River District Health Department for their help and support.

I appreciate all you do to help us fulfill our mission to provide excellence in faith formation and academics in a Christ-centered environment. As always, your comments and insights are important to me. I can be reached via phone at 852-8028 and email at ken.rasp@owensborocatholic.org .

God's Peace!
Ken R. Rasp
OCS Director

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Information from Green River Health Department

OCS Health Information

SCRIP SUCCE$$ - Montana Mike’s Update

As many of you learned in the Messenger-Inquirer, Montana Mikes has closed. Unfortunately, this was our first notification as well.

According to Gary Austin, franchise owner, Montana Mikes certificates will be honored when he opens a new restaurant in the same location in the next four to eight weeks.

Health Room News - Smoking Cessation

With the New Year, lots of folks make resolutions to do things to increase their health, such as to quit smoking. Smoking is the #1 leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States.

Nicotine in tobacco products is VERY addictive! It only takes 7 seconds after a single puff from a cigarette for the chemical to enter your lungs, then blood stream, then enter the pleasure center of your brain, triggering the feeling of "I needed that" or "That feels good!" That is why so many folks feel the need to "light up" at their first opportunity.

Smoking is like any other bad habit or addiction known to man, such as overeating, alcohol, gambling, etc. We know we must stop & have been told by a Health Care Provider to stop because it is not good for us, but in a weak moment we give in & are back to our old ways. The first step is that YOU must be the one to decide that it is time to quit. YOU must be the one in control, not the addiction. YOU have to be INTERNALLY motivated, meaning, you won't be successful at quitting until YOU are serious about wanting to do it.

Here's Help! Again, smoking is a tough habit to kick, so there are many resources out there to support your efforts at quitting.
· Tell your family, friends, and people you work with that you are going to quit. Ask for their support.
· Talk to your health care provider worker. They can help you quit.
· Call 1-800-QUIT NOW (784-8669) to be connected to the State-wide quit-line. It's free. They will set up a quit plan with you.
· More info at www.bethemajority.com
· Also, the HealthPark offers Cooper Clayton classes, which is a 12 week support group that has been a successful ally for those who are ready to quit.

Wishing you good health in 2009!

Survey - OCS Elementary Yearbook

We need your help in another matter. For many years, we have partnered with Interstate Studio and Publishing Company to produce an Elementary School Yearbook. When we reconfigured we moved to a combined yearbook for the K-3 and 4-6 Campuses. The $10 price tag has remained constant for many years. Due to increased costs in producing the yearbook and decreased interest, the price has not covered the cost. It has been suggested that we discontinue producing the yearbook beginning this year.

Before that decision is made, I would like to hear from you. Below you will find a link to a brief survey. I ask that you take a few minutes to provide your opinion on the elementary yearbook. I am especially interested in hearing from those families that have children enrolled in either the K-3 Campus or 4-6 Campus. Please note that if the answer is yes, there will be a slight increase in the cost of the yearbook. Please respond no later than Thursday, January 15th at 5:00 PM.

I thank you in advance for your participation. I appreciate all you do to help us fulfill our mission to provide excellence in faith formation and academics in a Christ-centered environment. As always, your comments and insights are important to me.

I can be reached via phone at 852-8028 and email at ken.rasp@owensborocatholic.org .

God's Peace!

Ken R. Rasp
OCS Director

Related Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspxsm=6muYPlGek8Io6wZcLDKUdg_3d_3d

Director's Corner - Results of Fundraising Survey

As we start the 2nd semester, let me start by wishing all the Happiest of New Years. May God continue to gift us with His blessing and grace as we purposefully work each day to fulfill the mission of the Church. I thank God each day for each of you and your commitment to and ownership of the OCS mission. Prior to Christmas I asked your opinion concerning three fundraiser options. I would like to thank all who were willing to share both a choice and in many cases a comment.

Here are the results of the survey:
· World's Finest Chocolate - 49.5%
· Welch's Fruit Snacks - 23.2%
· Restaurant/Vender Discount Cards - 27.3%

Based on these results, the decision has been made to once again work with World's Finest Chocolate. In the coming days, we will be working with our sales rep to organize the fundraiser. Comments that were shared in the survey related to a WFC fundraiser will be reviewed and utilized in this planning process.

By the end of this week a packet including a letter outlining the fundraiser, a sheet detailing incentive prizes, a Student Permission Slip will be sent home for you to review and respond. I encourage you to complete the Permission Slip and return it within the requested timeline.

Director's Corner - Freedom of Choice Act

For those of you who do not know, the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is currently being discussed by our legislators in Washington. Throughout his campaign for President, Senator Obama promised that this would be the first piece of legislation he would sign into law as President.

The impact would remove all limitations on abortions and provide the following realities:
• All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals, will be required to perform abortions upon request. If this happens Bishops vow to close down all Catholic hospitals, more than 30% of all hospitals in the United States.
• Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no limitations.
• All U.S. tax payers would be funding abortions.
• Parental notification will no longer be required.
• The number of abortions will increase by a minimum of 100,000 annually.

Needless to say this information is disturbing, but sadly true. As Catholics, as Christians, as anyone who is against the needless killing of innocent children, we must stand as one. We must stop this horrific act before it becomes a law.

I encourage you to take these two very important steps to help defeat this legislation.
• Contact your Senators and Representatives in Washington and tell them that you are opposed to the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA). Urge them to also oppose FOCA.
• Pray a novena (9 days of prayer) along with fasting starting on January 11th. For Catholics, the prayer of choice is the rosary with intentions to stop the FOCA. For non-Catholics, I encourage you to pray your strongest prayers with the same intentions, also for nine consecutive days.

The hope is that opposition to FOCA will branch and blossom and become a global effort with maximum impact. We have very little time so we all must act fast.

Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of prayer is undeniable. If you are against the senseless killing of defenseless children then please act and act quickly. Provided is a link to the Catholic Conference of Kentucky Website that will easily allow you to express your opposition to our representatives in Washington, DC.

Related Link: http://capwiz.com/ccky/issues/alert/alertid=11996031&type=CO&show_alert=1

Director's Corner - Kentucky Catholic Citizen Forum

I would also like to make you aware of an important event being sponsored by the Catholic Conference of Kentucky in Owensboro. The Kentucky Catholic Citizen Forum will be held on Saturday, January 24th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Parish Hall of St. Pius Tenth Catholic Church.

This is a wonderful opportunity for all members of the OCS Family to be informed on issues important to us as Catholics that may emerge in the 2009 Kentucky legislative session. Our state congressional senator and representatives have been invited to attend the day. Their presence and participation in this event will allow us to become advocates for those outlined issues.

Given the recent discussion concerning the transporting of our students in a safe and cost-effective manner, it will also allow us the chance to advocate for a transportation subsidy that actually meets the cost of transporting our students and all non-public school students across Kentucky.

Please use the attached response form to RSVP.

Related Link: http://owensborocatholic.org/documents/KY_Catholic_Citizen_Forum.pdf

Geography Bee

Congratulations to all of the Geography Bee classroom winners. They all did a great job at the exciting Bee.

The 3rd place winner was Sam Lilly.

After 5 tie-breaking rounds, the 2nd place winner was Justin Magnuson. The 1st place winner was Kevin Thompson

Way to go Kevin!

Charlie Hall - Kentucky 2009 Quad USA Swim Team Member

Charlie Hall, a 4th grader at the Elementary 4- 6 Campus, was selected as a member of the Kentucky 2009 Quad USA swim team. He will represent the State of Kentucky as one of eleven swimmers for his age group on January 10th and 11th at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Charlie is the son of Terry and Mary Hall and is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish.

Awesome Job Charlie!

SCRIP SUCCE$$ Tuition Credit Update

As you may know, OC families have an obligation to raise $160 in profit from the SCRIP program, and after doing this; they earn $.75 of every profit dollar for tuition credit. In the school year of 2007-2008, OC families utilized the SCRIP program to help them reduce their out of pocket tuition costs by $110,000!

Make sure you are using SCRIP for every purchase you possibly can! It helps the school system and it helps reduce your out-of-pocket tuition cost.

Christmas SCRIP Sales Update

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

What you have accomplished over the Christmas holiday was nothing short of incredible. With the economy being off (or reported to be) we set an all-time record for SCRIP sales during the Christmas season. Sales were up over $200,000 during November and December! One reason for the increase was the success of the satellite office and weekend hours.

Thank you to all who came out to see us at the satellite office. We will be offering those weekend hours again next year. And no update would be complete without saying thank you to our SCRIP employees Debbie and Janet and the countless volunteers who helped fill the orders that created this record breaking season!

A very special thank you goes out to Melba for manning the satellite office. Your dedication to the SCRIP program and its success is a wonderful witness to helping us fulfill our mission! And a special thank you to Kathy and Jerry for helping out with the satellite office!

Western Kentucky University Center for Gifted Studies SUPER Saturdays

Anyone interested in signing your child up for the Western Kentucky University Center for Gifted Studies SUPER Saturdays, may get applications in the school offices or download an application.

Related Link: http://www.wku.edu/gifted

OCS 'In The Loop' On OCTV Channel 71

The Owensboro Catholic Schools air a monthly show, 'In the Loop,' on OCTV Time Warner Channel 71.

The show is hosted by Cathy Graham and includes interview segments.

The show currently airing highlights Mrs. Julie Renshaw, OCMS Teacher and Religion Department Chair, reviewing her duties and the various activities held and planned for the school year.

The second segment features Mr. Jamie Klump to discuss the OCS Elementary Athletic program.

Be sure to watch it each Sunday and Wednesday at 8 am, 12 noon, 4 pm, and 8 pm.

Please take note: OCTV has moved to Time Warner Channel 71.

College Financial Aid Workshop (FAFSA)

A Financial Aid Workshop will be held for current senior parents whose students will be filing for financial aid for the 2009-2010 college school year on January 28 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the OCHS Media Center.

Brescia University will facilitate the program by helping parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on site.

Filling out the FAFSA requires completed tax forms, therefore, parents need to bring with them their tax forms and information on untaxed income, investment value, and business value.

OCMS Ice Skating Party

The OCMS PTO is sponsoring an ice skating party on Saturday, January 10 from 4:15 - 6:45 pm at the Owensboro Ice Rink.

The party is open to OCMS students and the cost is $3 per student plus skate rental.

Geography Bee - Classroom Winners

Congratulations to the following classroom winners: Kevin Thompson, Justin Magnuson, Sam Lilly, Neil Mattingly, Jared McMaster, Megan Woodall, Bradley Norcia, Dylan Gaddis, Alex Mitchell, Colton Roberts, Aidan Cardona, Caleb Brand, Michael Thompson, and Justin Krampe.

The school geography bee will be held Thursday (1/8) at 3:00 p.m. in Mr. Rhodes' room.

Parent's Holy Hour at the Carmel Home

A parent's holy hour will be held at the Carmel Home on the first Wednesday of each month starting in January. It will begin at 8:00 pm.

Vocal prayers will be said for about 30-40 minutes and then people can stay and pray on their own for the rest of the hour.

Please come no matter the age of your children.

OCHS New Student Parent Information Night

Owensboro Catholic High School's New Student Parent Information Night will be held at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 14, in Soenneker Hall at the school. Parents of next year's incoming freshmen and other interested students are invited and encouraged to attend.

Registration for all incoming freshmen will then take place at Catholic High on Monday, January 26 in the cafeteria and small gym at 7:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kurt Osborne, OCHS Assistant Principal, at 684-3215 or kurt.osborne@owensborocatholic.org

Schedule for January 5, 2009 - OCHS Second Semester Schedules

8:20 - 8:30 Homeroom - schedules distributed
8:35 - 10:00 1st block (w/Channel 1) - 85
10:05 - 11:20 2nd block - 75
11:25 - 11:30 Homeroom
11:30 - 12:00 1st lunch - 30
12:05 - 1:30 3rd block - 85
1:35 - 2:55 4th block - 80

2nd lunch
11:35 - 12:00 3rd block -25
12:00 - 12:30 2nd lunch - 30
12:35 - 1:30 3rd block - 55

3rd lunch
11:35 - 12:30 3rd block - 55
12:30 - 1:00 3rd lunch
1:05 - 1:30 3rd block - 25

1:00 - 1:30 - Monitor's lunch Technical school students need to be there at 12:15.