Happy Spring Break!

We wish all our families a fun and safe Spring Break. School will resume on Monday, April 6.

The OCS Central Office and SCRIP SUCCE$$ will be open regular hours, 8 am - 5 pm.

The Central Office can be reached at 686- 8896. The SCRIP Office can be reached at 852-8033.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week April 6-10

Thursday, April 9 Eye Screening for 5th graders and referrals.

Friday, April 10 Spirit Day!

Get lots of rest over the weekend and eat a good breakfast on Monday. Testing begins this week!

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week April 6-10

April 6- HOLY WEEK- First Day back from Spring Break

April 9- Vision Screening- 1st & 3rd Grade Students

April 10- 9:00 AM- Good Friday Service at Our Lady of Lourdes Church

April 6-10- Food and Personal Care Drive

Annunciation of the Lord

Today is the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord! The Annunciation celebrates Mary saying YES to the will of God.Each of our schools is dedicated to the Blessed Mother through some significant event in her life. At the start of the year, we began using the Auspice Maria as a visual reminder of our dedication to our Lady. The Auspice Maria means "under the protection of Mary". Our prayer today is for each of us to be open to God's will and follow His plan for us by saying YES!

The Auspice Maria, meaning 'under the protection of Mary', is a subtle yet significant symbol of the importance of Faith formation. This visually strong symbol dovetails with many other symbols already ever present in our schools.

From the weekly reminder to genuflect and say a prayer to Jesus at the K-3 Campus masses to Eucharistic Adoration at 4-6, from the weekly commitment to mass and prayer services at the high school to over half of the students at the middle school involved in the choir for masses, these symbols along with many others point to who we are and our commitment to faith formation.

Dedicated to Mary:

OCK-3 - Annunciation

OC4-6 - Immaculate Conception

OCMS - Holy Family

OCHS - Assumption

Our prayer today is for each of us to be open to God's will and follow His plan for us by saying YES!

OCS Pre-Registration Going on Now!

The Owensboro Catholic Schools pre-registration is currently being held for the 2009-2010 school year. Forms were mailed to families last week.

If you did not receive a form, please call the Central Office at 686-8896 or contact any school site.

Due to the change in tuition rates for the 2009-2010 school year, pre- registration has been extended to April 10.

OCS Pre-Registration Form

'Fiddler on the Roof'

View a slideshow from the OCHS Spring Play 'Fiddler on the Roof.'

Miss Mac Honored at Brescia with Alumni Hall of Fame Award

Miss Mac, long time OCHS faculty member, will be presented the Fr. Charles Saffer Alumni Hall of Fame award by the Brescia Alumni Association.

She will be honored at the Alumni Association Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2009. Miss Mac is a 1962 Brescia Alumnus.

Colton Roberts Competing in Global Finals for Imagination Destination

Colton Roberts, an 8th grader at OCMS, is a member of the Daviess County, Ky Destination Imagination team. The DI team is a creative problem solving group. The team earned 1st place in the state and now advance to the Global Finals in May.

Colton, the son of Chris and Michele Roberts, is a member of St. Pius X parish. Way to go Colton.

Anna McNulty Named to Olympic Development Program Kentucky State Team

Congratulations to Anna McNulty on making the Olympic Development Program State team. She now represents the State in the 1993 age group. She is the only player from Owensboro to make the team in her age group.

Anna, a freshman at OCHS, is a member of the Lady Aces Soccer Program and the daughter of John and Emily McNulty.

Eric McBride Earns Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

Eric McBride, a 7th grader at OCMS, has earned his Black Belt, 1st Degree in Tae Kwon Do.

Eric, the son of Bobby and Gail McBride, is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish. Way to go Eric!

OCS 4th-5th Grade Academic Team Capture Regional Title

Congratulations to the 4th-5th Grade Academic Team on capturing the Governor's Cup Regional Title on Saturday!

1st Place Overall - members of the team are Tricia Thompson, Emily Linn, Eva Cash, Annabel Moore, Evan Christodoulou, Matthew Caldwell, Caroline Hayden, Sarah Brown, Alli Thompson, Lucy Kurtz, Raychel Bahnick, and Alli Kuntz.

2nd Place - The Quick Recall Team - team members are Evan Christodoulou, Matthew Caldwell, Caroline Hayden, Raychel Bahnick, Annabel Moore, Alli Thompson, Sarah Brown, Patricia Thompson and Lucy Kurtz.

1st Place - The Future Problem Solving Team - team members are Allie Kuntz, Eva Cash, Samantha Horsley and Samantha Krampe.

Written Assessment
Language Arts - Lucy Kurtz - 2nd place
Social Studies - Tricia Thompson - 1st place
Science - Tricia Thompson - 2nd place

Regional Competition is comprised of 4 districts from 18 area schools.

The teams are coached by Susie Alvey, Karen Bickett, Molly Thompson, Patty Kuntz and Beverly Estes.

Weekly Cafeteria Menu - March 23-26

Monday, March 23: Chicken fajita, corn, salsa, chili beans, peach cups

Tuesday, March 24: Cavatini, green beans, rolls, applesauce

Wednesday, March 25: Ham, turkey & cheese sub, spicy fries, veg & dip, pears

Thursday, March 26: Chicken/dressing casserole, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, baked apples, rolls

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week Mar 23-27

Thursday, March 26
9:00- Mass- Ms. Swift's 2nd Grade Class
Report Cards go Home
FREE DRESS DAY

Friday, March 27- No School- Spring Break Begins

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week Mar 23-27

Wednesday, March 25
100 Point Club Non-Uniform (coupons will be given out).

Thursday, March 26
Mass 9:00 am. Mr. Gary's class will be planning our liturgy. Fr. Mike Clark will be celebrating with us.
Non-uniform day for students who have not received any infractions for the month of March!
AR Incentive Reward (Movie at 11:00- 12:00) Lunch begins at 10:45 and will be eaten in the gym during the movie. Report Cards go home

Friday, March 27
No School - Spring Break Begins!

Owensboro Catholic High School National Honor Society Named Kentucky's Outstanding Chapter

The Francis R. Cotton Chapter of the National Honor Society at Owensboro Catholic High School took top honors at the recently completed State convention of high school NHS chapters.

· Visual Arts - 1st Place Taryn Thompson

· Painting - 1st Place Paul Brown

· Speech - 2nd Place Parker Whitehouse

· Variety Show - 1st Place Swing Dance (Whitney Kirkwood, Garrett Booth, Adam Haynes, Meredith Mullican, Parker Whitehouse, Kate McNulty, Maggie Glaser, Adam Clark)

· English - 1st Place Melinda Thompson

· Academics - 1st Place Quiz Bowl (David Hardy, Paul Brown, Michael Ringlein, Al Smith, Melinda Thompson)

· Chapter Scrapbook - 1st Place

· Outstanding Service Project - Play Pump

· Kentucky's Outstanding Chapter - OCHS NHS

The National Honor Society is based on the four pillars of its charter; academic achievement, service, leadership, and character. The club is sponsored by Bev Howard and Kurt Osborne.

OCMS Cheerleaders Compete in 'Game Day' Competition

The OCMS cheerleaders competed in the 'Game Day' competition in Louisville. In the Routine portion of the competition the squad placed 2nd and for the Sideline Cheer portion they earned 2nd Place.

Members of the squad are Chelsea Hagan, Rachel Hamilton, Caitlin Coomes, Emily Paul, Sarah McCarthy, Kali Paul, Kindra Evans. The squad is coached by Sonya Evans and Miranda Evans.

Game Day Spirit Cheer Competition will air on April 11, 2009 at 4:00 pm Eastern time on the CW Louisville network.

OCS Press Conference

Yesterday a press conference was held to announce a change in the tuition rates for the 2009-2010 school year.

Please note pre-registration for the 2009-2010 school year has been extended to April 10.

Channel 14 News Coverage

Director's Corner - Revised Tuition Announcement

The Owensboro Catholic Schools announce today new tuition rates for the 2009-2010 school year. The previously published 8% increase to the base tuition rate will be reduced to a 4% increase. The reduction in tuition is a direct result of all OCS faculty and staff sacrificing once again for the benefit of our families by accepting a salary freeze for the 2009- 2010 school year.

This level of dedication to the development of our students and commitment to our families is a testament to their willingness and professional approach in fulfilling the OCS Mission every day.

The OCS Mission statement is: Owensboro Catholic Schools share in the mission of the Church in cooperation with families to provide a religious and academic education which prepares students to become responsible members of family, Church, and community.

The current economic crisis engulfing our nation, state and region is the impetus behind this important decision. A growing number of our families are being negatively impacted by lay-offs, furloughed hours and days, lost overtime opportunities, and a growing number of other financial issues.

By accepting a salary freeze, OCS employees have provided a proactive solution for all OCS families experiencing economic difficulty. Please join me in thanking the OCS employees for the wonderful gift they have given to all OCS families.

Owensboro Catholic Schools joins all Catholic schools in the Diocese of Owensboro, some of our sponsoring Parishes and the Diocesan Pastoral Center in making similar decisions concerning a salary freeze for 2009-2010. We stand together in finding important ways to model Jesus and His love for all, especially the children, during these tough economic times.

By clicking on the attached link, you will access a sheet announcing the revised tuition rates for 2009-2010. A Press Conference was held in the Hayden Gym at the K-3 Campus at 9:00 AM this morning. Fr. Vaughan, members of the Executive Committee and our Principals will join me at the podium.

After the front page article in the Messenger Inquirer last week and the coverage that afternoon on Channel 14 concerning the announced tuition increase for 2009- 2010, it is our hope to present a story of dedication and commitment by OCS employees that results in the opportunity to lower the tuition increase, thereby positively impacting a family's ability to choose Owensboro Catholic Schools as their education partner.

Due to the importance of this significant decision and its impact on a family's ability to choose Owensboro Catholic Schools as their education partner, Pre-Registration for the 2009-2010 school year has been extended to Friday, April 10, 2009.

Please also note that we have informed PSAS of this change concerning tuition rates for 2009-2010. There is no need for anyone to contact PSAS in order to revise tuition information given on a submitted Student Aid Form.

I appreciate all you do to help us fulfill our mission of excellence in Catholic faith formation and academics. 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.

Channel 14 News is scheduled to air the segment on the 5 pm newscast.

Channel 25 News could air it at 5 pm, 6 pm and/or 10 pm newscast.

God's Peace!

Ken R. Rasp
OCS Director

OCHS Weekly Cafeteria Menu - Week of March 16

Monday, March 16: Chicken Bitz w/sweet & sour vegetables, rice, rolls, pineapple, fortune cookie

Tuesday, March 17: Meatball sub, spicy fries, pickle spear, chocolate chip cookie

Wednesday, March 18: Turkey/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, roll

Thursday, March 19: Chili crackers, mozzarella sticks, peach cups, brownie

Friday, March 20: Fish nuggets, mac & cheese, peas, tots, apple sauce

Retreat and Camp Opportunities at Gasper River

Be sure to check out the retreat and camp opportunities available this summer at the Gasper River Retreat Center.

OCTC to Offer Summer Tutoring at the LOFT

Once again this summer, the LOFT at OCTC will offer summer tutoring.

Be sure to check out the information online.

Discover Maple Mount – Camps at the Mount

There will be camps and programs at Maple Mount for elementary students ages 10-12. Be sure to check them out.

Nature/Music Camp

Agri Camp

For more information check out the Discover Maple Mount website.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week Mar 16-20

Monday, March 16
Race for Education labels due today!
FPS and CPS students compete in State Competition in Louisville.
Pre-Registration begins!

Tuesday, March 17
4th & 5th Grade FPS team competes in Regional Competition. Good Luck

Wednesday, March 18
4th & 5th Grade Academic Team practice until 5:00 pm.

Thursday, March 19
Mass 9:00 am. Mrs. Glenn's class will be planning our liturgy. Fr. Brad will be celebrating with us.

Friday, march 20
Spirit Day!
AR Cut off for the third quarter. End of the third quarter.
OCS Open House and Fun Fest 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Saturday, March 21
Good luck to our 4th & 5th grade Academic Team in the Regional Competition.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week Mar 16-20

March 16-27- PRE- REGISTRATION Begins- Please get your forms in ASAP! Thank you!!

Thursday, March 19- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. McCarty's 2nd Grade Class

Saturday, March 21- Open House/Family Fun Day - 10 am - Noon

TWO Drama Camps for Elementary Students

The Theatre Workshop of Owensboro is inviting students to be a part of the Summer Drama Camps.

Skills include
*Stage Presence *COSTUMING *Lights and Sound *makeup
*IMPROV *STAGE COMBAT *blocking *PROPS *MONOLOGUES *Role Playing *FUN

The drama camps will be held Monday through Friday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at 407 W. 5th St., Owensboro, KY 42301. Mr. Thad Mayhugh, the Education Coordinator, will be conducting the camps.

For students going into 1st and 2nd grades, two camps are available.

¨ June 8 - June 12
¨ July 6 - July 10


For students going into 3rd and 4th grades, two camps are available.

¨ June 22 - June 26
¨ July 20 - July 24

The cost for the week of drama camp fun is $40.00….with a snack provided.

Camp size is limited to 20 students per week, so register early by E-mail twodrama@bellsouth.net or by calling the Theatre at 683-5003 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm.

Parent Information Meeting for Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts

A parent information meeting will be held for anyone interested in trying out for the OCMS Cheerleading Squad for the 2009-2010 school year. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at 6 pm in the OCMS cafeteria. A tryout packet will be distributed and reviewed.

Tryouts are open to any girl or boy who will be entering 7th or 8th grade for the 2009-2010 school year. The tryout packet needs to be completed and turned in before clinic and tryouts.

If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact Bethe Lowe at the OCS Central Office at 686-8896 or via email at bethe.lowe@owensborocatholic.org

Ken Rasp Named to Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Board

Mr. Ken Rasp, OCS Director, has been named as special one-year Director for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Board.

‘Race For Education’ Update

The ‘Race for Education’ will take place on Friday, May 1st. In preparation for the event, students are asked to prepare mailing address labels for pledges.

We appreciate everyone’s help and participation.

Parent Information Meeting for OCMS Cheerleading Tryouts

A parent information meeting will be held for anyone interested in trying out for the OCMS cheerleading squad for the 2009-2010 school year. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at 6 pm in the OCMS cafeteria. A tryout packet will be distributed and reviewed.

Tryouts are open to any girl or boy who will be entering 7th or 8th grade for the 2009-2010 school year.

If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact Bethe Lowe at the OCS Central Office at 686-8896 or via email at bethe.lowe@owensborocatholic.org

OCHS Basketball Lady Aces and Aces Players Named to M-I All Region Team

Congratulations to the following Basketball Lady Aces who were named to the Messenger-Inquirer All Region Team

Becca Greenwell – 1st Team
Hannah Gertesein – 2nd Team
Kaley Robertson – Honorable Mention

The follow Basketball Aces players were named to the Messenger-Inquirer All Region Team

Neil Lanham and Bryan McGraw – Honorable Mention

OCHS Academic Team to Compete at State Competition

Good luck to the following OCHS Students who will compete at the State Competition this weekend:

Ann-Claude Rakotoniaina- Language Arts Written Assessment
Ellen Wright- Arts and Humanities Written Assessment
Paul Brown- Arts and Humanities Written Assessment

Members of the Future Problem Solving Team are competing in the individual competition.
Alex Riccio, Megan Alvey, Anne-Claude Rakotoniaina, Allen Rakotoniaina, Will Bickett , Michael Crowe

OCMS Academic Team – Going to State Competition

The OCMS Quick Recall team will compete in the State Governor’s Cup this weekend. Members of the team include Kevin Thompson, Chase Carrico, Justin Magnuson, Brian Gross, Patrick Lasley, Martha Hughes, Marty Crowe and Kyle Alvey.

Those competing at the State level for written assessments are
Kevin Thompson - Social Studies and Language Arts
Sarah Beth Caudill - Composition
Chase Carrico - Language Arts
Justin Magnuson - Math

The team is coached by Margie Ebelhar and Julie Renshaw.

OCHS Band Receives Distinguished Rating – KMEA 2nd District Concert Band Festival

Congratulations to the OCHS Concert Band on receiving a Distinguished Rating at the 2nd District Kentucky Music Educators Association Concert Band Festival on Tuesday, March 10. The band also received a Distinguished Rating in the sightreading portion of the competition. The Distinguished Rating is the highest rating a band can achieve.

Participating students were: Nathan Lasley, Megan Alvey, Kevin Thompson, Emily Rose, Martha Hughes, Marissa Wilson, Morgan Oller, Jacob Wood, Erin Ballard, Michael Crowe, Melinda Thompson, JT Wells, Wren Osborne, Alex Riccio, Rae Bennett, Keilan Rone, Michael Decker, Jennifer Phillips, Cory Burdette, Paul Brown, Alex Coomes, Kent McCarthy, Hunter Steele, Dylan McKay, Charissa Storm, Adam Wahl, and Austin Johnson. The Concert Band is directed by Ed and Katie Hauser.

WKU Foreign Language Festival

Congratulations to the OCHS Foreign Language students who placed in regional competition at Western Kentucky University on February 27.

Spanish - Cultural Video - 1st place - Melinda Thompson, Jessica Ralph, Colleen Berry, Michael Ringlein, Robert Payne, Kate McNulty and Kaley Robertson

German – Reading
1st place - David Hardy
2nd place - Michael Ringlein
3rd place - Taryn Thompson
German Dance - 1st Place - David Hardy, Chelsea McFarland, Katie Oakes, Adam Reynolds, Michael Ringlein, Taryn Thompson, Alex Tignor, Jordyn Mosley

French II
Literary Recitation – 2nd Place – Chris Hayden
Oral Proficiency – 3rd Place – Chris Hayden
Dialogue – 3rd Place - Peyton Booth and Allen Rakotoniaina
Listening Proficiency
2nd Place - Allie Payne
3rd Place - Stacey Schepers
Writing Proficiency – 2nd Place – Alec Bahnick
Reading Proficiency – 2nd Place – Will Bickett

French V
Reading Proficiency – 1st Place - Kristin Miller
Listening Proficiency
1st Place – Kristin Miller
2nd Place – Paul Brown
Individual Cultural Project – 1st Place - Ryan Knott
Individual Art – 3rd Place – Paul Brown
Group Cultural Project – 1st Place – Kristin Miller, Ryan Knott and Paul Brown

Elementary Open House Fun Fest 2009

Owensboro Catholic Schools will be conducting an Elementary Open House Fun Fest

Friday, March 20 at the Elementary 4-6 Campus

Saturday, March 21 at the Elementary K-3 Campus

Current and potential families are invited to attend! We are going to have an exciting fun filled time with Big Air inflatables, a sock hop with a DJ, face painting, games and activities. We will also have pizza and soda.

While students are having fun, parents can meet the principal, the teachers, go on a personal tour of the school with a mentor family, and learn more about what OCS has to offer.We think our school family has something pretty special and we want to share it with you!

We hope you can join us for this fun and exciting event!

Open House Fun Fest 2009

Friday, March 20
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Owensboro Catholic 4-6 Campus
525 East 23rd Street

Saturday, March 21
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Owensboro Catholic K-3 Campus
4017 Frederica Street

Do you know of a family who is interested in OCS? Email the info to Karen Gross at karen.gross@owensborocatholic.org

OCHS Weekly Cafeteria Menu - Week of March 9

Monday, March 9: Chicken/bun, Veg & Dip, Fries, Pears, lettuce & tomato

Tuesday, March 10: Taco/shell, corn, Mexican beans, mixed fruit, salsa, lettuce & cheese

Wednesday, March 11: Chicken nuggets, broccoli/Cheese, Mexican Rice, rolls

Thursday, March 12: Corn dog, tots, peach cup, spice bars

Friday, March 13: Brunch, eggs, biscuit/gravy, hash brown, baked apples

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week Mar 9-13

Tuesday, March 10
Sixth grade FPS practice until 5:00 pm.

Wednesday, March 11
4th & 5th Grade Academic Team practice until 5:00 pm.

Thursday, March 12
Mass 9:00 am. Mrs. Hardesty's class will be planning our liturgy.
Fr. Richard Meredith will be celebrating with us.
4th, 5th, and 6th grade FPS practice until 5:00 pm.

Friday, March 13
Spirit Day!

Saturday, March 14
Good luck to our 4th & 5th grade FPS Team who will be competing in the State Competition in Louisville this weekend.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week Mar 9-13

Tuesday, March 10- Invitation Forms Due for Open House/Fun Fest

Thursday, March 12- 9:00-Mass- Sr. Mary Timothy's 2nd Grade Class, 2nd Grade Prayer Day- Parent Volunteers Needed

OCMS Students Place in ‘Math Counts’ Competition

Congratulations to the OCMS students who participated in the ‘Math Counts’ competition at KWC. They placed 3rd overall out of eight teams.

Kevin Thompson, Justin Magnuson, Brian Gross and Chase Carrico competed for OCMS. The team is coached by Mr. Hank Harvey.

4th/5th Grade Academic Team - Governor's Cup District Champions

Congratulations to the 4th/5th grade Academic Team on their first place finish in the Governor's Cup District Competition this past weekend.

The team consists of Raychel Bahnick, Sarah Brown, Matthew Caldwell, Eva Cash, Evan Christodoulou, Caroline Hayden, Samantha Horsley, Emma Hyland, Samantha Krampe, Allie Kuntz, Lucy Kurtz, Emily Linn, Olivia Miller, Annabel Moore, Molly Payne, Tricia Thompson and Alli Thompson.

The team is coached by Susie Alvey and Karen Bickett along with many parent volunteers.

In the written assessments the following students placed:

Science - Tricia Thompson 1st Place

Composition - Emily Linn 4th Place

Social Studies - Tricia Thompson 3rd Place; Evan Christodoulou 4th Place

Language Arts - Lucy Kurtz 1st Place

Arts & Humanities - Lucy Kurtz 1st Place

The following students earned 20 points or higher on the written assessment and also advance to the Regional Competition:

Social Studies - Matthew Caldwell - Social Studies

Science - Evan Christodoulou and Caroline Hayden

The Future Problem Solving team earned First Place. Members of the team are Eva Cash, Samantha Horsley, Samantha Krampe and Allie Kuntz.

The Quick Recall team also earned First Place. Members of the team are Raychel Bahnick, Sarah Brown, Matthew Caldwell, Evan Christodoulou, Caroline Hayden, Lucy Kurtz, Annabel Moore, Molly Payne, Tricia Thompson and Alli Thompson.

Congratulations! The team now advances to the Governor's Cup Regional Meet at Livermore Elementary on March 21.

OCHS Students Earn Eagle Scout Distinction

Congratulations to Jacob Linn and Sam Thompson, who recently earned their Eagle Scout distinction.

Jacob, the son of Pete and Michele Linn, is a member of Blessed Mother parish.

Sam, the son of Shelby and Mary Ann Thompson, is a member of Blessed Mother parish. Both are members of Troop 70 from Blessed Mother.

Director's Corner - Fundraising

In the letter sent home last week concerning the Race for Education, I referenced a web link that provides a list of fundraisers and how they directly benefit the group or organization within OCS. Unfortunately, there was a typo in the link. Several of you have pointed out to me that you attempted to view the list and it did not work. I apologize for this inconvenience. To access the information, please click on this link:

www.owensborocatholic.org/fundraisers

Please note that the list provided is not complete. It only includes those fundraisers officially approved through the OCS Advancement Office.

As you will see when you access the link, even though incomplete, the list of fundraisers presented is long. To better understand the impact of these fundraisers throughout OCS and to follow direction given in Goal 6 of the OCS 5 Year Strategic Plan, I have asked Keith Osborne, Director of Advancement, to conduct a comprehensive review of all fundraisers conducted by any group or organization associated with OCS during the 2008-2009 school year.

The following information will be gathered as a part of the review:

· Organization/Group

· Fundraising Method/Type

· Date of Event

· Purpose for Dollars Raised

· Amount to be Raised - Projected

· Gross Amount Raised - Actual

· Net Amount Raised - Actual

A report detailing the information gathered will be presented to the OCS Finance Committee and Education Council for review. A report will also be made to the OCS Community.

I appreciate all you do to help us fulfill our mission of excellence in Catholic faith formation and academics. 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

OCHS Students of the Month - February 2009

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

Freshmen - Nicole Ralph and Hunter Gough

Sophomores - Lindsey Whitehouse and Zach Brett

Juniors - Caitlin Wilson and Chase Carrico

Seniors - Jackie O'Bryan and Logan Clark

OCHS Basketball Aces Named to District All Tournament Team

Congratulations to Neil Lanham and Bryan McGraw for being named to the District All Tournament Team.

OCHS Acettes Place in Open Division

Congratulations to the Acettes. They placed 5th in the Open division in the State competition this past weekend.

OCHS Cheerleading Squad Perform at State

The OCHS Cheerleading squad placed 8th at the KAPOS (Kentucky Association of Pep Organizers and Sponsors) State Cheerleading competition in the Traditional Division.

Band Students Participate in WKU Honors Band Clinic

Congratulations to the following OCHS band students who participated in the WKU Honors Band Clinic in January - Kent McCarthy, Melinda Thompson, Adam Wahl and JT Wells.

Lady Aces Basketball Regional Tournament

The Lady Aces open the Region tournament on Monday night against Ohio County at Ohio County at 7 pm.

OCHS Weekly Cafeteria Menu - Week of March 2

Monday, March 2: Bar-B-Q Pork/Bun, Scalloped Potatoes, pickle/onion, Apple crisp

Tuesday, March 3: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, tossed salad, peach cups, bread sticks

Wednesday, March 4: Cheese Burger, fries, baked beans, icee

Thursday, March 5: Chicken bitz, mashed potatoes, green beans

Friday, March 6: Cheese Ravioli, Tossed salad, peach cups, bread, chocolate chip-oatmeal cookies

New OCS Promotional Video

The Owensboro Catholic Schools has completed a new promotional video. The video highlights Daily Faith Formation, Academic Excellence, Award Winning Extracurriculars and Championship Caliber Athletics.

This video has been mailed to potential families. The new video is posted at the following link for viewing. The video is 5 minutes in length. We welcome comments!

For a DVD copy please contact Karen Gross at 686-8896 or via email at karen.gross@owensborocatholic.org