Director's Corner - Swine Flu Information

I am sure that all of you have been following the news concerning the Swine Flu outbreak in Mexico, with some cases being reported in parts of the US. The Commissioner of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has provided a set of directives to the public and health care providers concerning this potential pandemic event.

The Green River District Health Department has created a summary of these recommendations and has asked us to distribute it to the OCS family. A copy of that summary is written below.Green River District Health Department is closely monitoring the evolving situation related to the potential swine flu outbreak. GRDHD leadership has stayed in close contact with Dr. Hacker, Commissioner of Public Health, and the experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

As of this publication (9:45 am, 4/27/09), there is NO SWINE FLU reported in Kentucky.

Public Health is asking citizens to take simple preventative measures to try to stay healthy.
· Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue, your sleeve or material when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it and wash your hands.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol- based hand cleaners are also effective.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way!

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
· Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
· If you do get sick, the CDC and GRDHD recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.For more information, log on to the following websites:
http://www.healthdepartment.org
www.cdc.gov

Any person who suspects they may have swine flu should immediately contact their physician.

Any physician treating patients with influenza like symptoms are asked to contact the Kentucky Public Health Departmental Operations Center at 1-888-398- 0013 for guidance.

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

Director's Corner - Fundraising

As we close in on the end of another successful school year, I am awed by spirit of volunteerism and stewardship that is so much a part of the OCS experience. I thank God our loving Father for the graces that He showers on us as a response to the many who gives so much. The sense of ownership that allows all to feel so much a part of fulfilling our Mission certainly is something to be celebrated.

World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
Many thanks first to all who participated in what turned out to be a very successful World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser. Our goal was to raise $23,500 in profit from this fundraiser. I am pleased to report that our profit for the 2008-2009 WFC Fundraiser was $26,816. Again, thanks to all who helped to make this such a success program.

Race for Education
I thought I would also use this opportunity to thank all who so generously responded concerning the "Race for Education" fundraiser. I am grateful for all the label names provided and the many sponsoring contributions received. I am excited to report that we are quickly closing in on our goal of generating $50,000 in profit. Please note that it is not too late to send in a donation for our "Race for Education." Donations will be accepted through Friday, May 22nd. Again, thanks to all who have used this special opportunity to help us provide excellence in faith formation and academics at an affordable cost. I thank you in advance for supporting our students as they walk.

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

Attention Senior and Junior Parents

With graduation quickly approaching, senior and junior parents are asked to assist in a variety of ways. Please contact the OCHS office at 684-3215.

OCHS Spring Fling Pep Rally

The OCHS Spring Fling Pep Rally was held last week. The senior athletes and club members were honored. Watch a video of the activities and festivities.

Band Color Guard Auditions

Auditions for the Owensboro Catholic Color Guard will be on May 5, 7, and 8 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm in the Owensboro Catholic High School Small Gym.

Color Guard is open to any current 6th through 11th grader. Please contact Ed Hauser at 685-0566 for additional information.

Elementary Soccer Camp - Girls and Boys

OCHS Coach Durand Engineer will direct a boys and girls soccer camp open to those in 1st grade through 6th grade.

Monday, May 18th – Friday, May 22nd and
Monday, May 25th – Friday, May 29th

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm each day

The camp will be held at the OCHS soccer field behind Owensboro Catholic High School.
Fee is $55/ camper, + $20/sibling
Check payable to OCHS Girls Soccer
Application deadline: May 15

Statue of Liberty - Math & Literature - Grade 3

3rd Grade students at the K-3 Campus integrated math and literature. After reading a short story about the Statue of Liberty, students headed to the gym. They used multiplication and measuring skills to show different lengths and widths of parts of the statue. Children used yarn to show the height of the pedestal and height from the statues heel to head; height of the tablet held by Lady Liberty, and even the thickness of her waist.

More Pictures

Learning Microscopes - Grade 6

Students in Mr. Calhoun’s 6th grade science class practice using microscopes in the lab.

They learned the various parts of a microscope and their functions as well as the proper technique to mount slides and bring them into focus.

Diocesan Rainbow Mass

The Diocesan Rainbow Mass will be held on Thursday, April 30 beginning at 10 am at the Sportscenter. This mass includes all Catholic School students from the Diocese of Owensboro.

Make plans to attend this special mass.Be sure your child has a good breakfast this Thursday morning before going to the Rainbow mass. Lunch times will be later due to the mass schedule.

Race For Education Information

A ‘Race for Education’ will be held on Friday, May 1 for of the Owensboro Catholic Schools sites. The event has allowed many of our families and friends to sponsor our students from many states across the country. The ‘Race for Education’ is raising funds to continue providing a quality education and affordable tuition.

Below are details about the event being held at each OCS site.

Owensboro Catholic High School – Students will walk the walking path at Moreland Park during 3rd block, a third of the school at a time.

Owensboro Catholic Middle School – Students will alternate between a picnic lunch and walking a section of the Greenbelt. They will then participate in various relay competitions between homerooms.

Owensboro Catholic Elementary 4-6 Campus – Event will be held at Jack C. Fischer Park. The students will arrive at the park about 10:30 am. They will rotate between the walking path, relay races (kickball sweep, balloon pop and dress off games), and kickball games. The day will conclude about 1:15 for the students to return to school.

Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 Campus – The students will begin in the gym with an ACES Pep Rally at 1:00 pm and several relay type races for each grade level. Then we will march out the front door of the Annunciation Center and begin a walk with the entire student body.

Marian Observance

A Marian Observance will be held on Friday, May 1 at 7 pm at the Carmel Home. The speaker will be Sr. Francis Teresa Scully, DCJ about “Evangelization Under the Patronage of Mary.”

This event is sponsored by The Marian Shrine Committee.

'The Human Experience'

Grassroots Films presents, The Human Experience, a new film from the creators of ‘Fishers of Men.’ Come and meet the producer and one of the lead actors of ‘The Human Experience.’ Cost is $2 per ticket and tickets can be bought in advance or at the door.

Two showings:
Saturday, May 2 - 7 pm
Sunday, May 3 – 2 pm

At Taylor Lecture Hall, Brescia University, located in the Science Building.

For more information call Josh McCarty at 985-8824

Track/Field Fundraiser at Applebee's

The OCHS-OCMS Track and Field will have a fundraiser at Applebee's restaurant. Dine at Applebee's and 15% of your bill will be donated to the Owensboro Catholic Track & Field team.

Print out the flyer or get one at the SCRIP office to present to your server all day on Wednesday, April 29. Remember Applebee's is on the SCRIP program!

The Foundation for Health - OCS Receives Gifts

Thank you to the OMHS Foundation for Health for the generous contribution of first aid supplies to the OCMS and OCHS Health Rooms.

They received a carry-all tote containing first aid items of gauze, band-aids, a blanket, and various personal protective equipment, such as gloves and CPR face shields.

Thank you so much!

OCHS Students Place in FPS State Individual Competition

Several OCHS Future Problem Solvers competed in the state competition at the middle of March.
About 150 students competed in each division.

Senior Division (Grades 10-12)
Anne-Claude Rakatoniaina 5th Place

Middle Grades (Grades 7-9)
Allen Rakatoniaina 7th Place

Owensboro Catholic students continue to distinguish themselves in this discipline at the state level. Way to go!

OCHS Freshmen Team Capture Tournament Title

The OCHS Freshmen competed in their tournament with 2 teams this past weekend.

One of the teams captured the title by beating Reidland 3-2 in a come- from-behind victory.

Notice: JCPenney Gift Cards

Very soon, JCPenney gift cards will no longer be accepted as payment on their JCPenney charge account.

Unfortunately, it appears as though some stores are implementing this new policy sooner than others, so you should encourage your families to make their last payment as soon as possible.

The JCPenney Gift Cards are still redeemable for merchandise or services and may also be used for jcp.com and phone-in JCPenney catalog orders for home delivery.

OCHS Weekly Cafeteria Menu - April 27-May 1

Monday, April 27: Chicken/bun, celery & carrot sticks, ranch dressing, fries, blueberries

Tuesday, April 28: Cavatini, green beans, applesauce, rolls

Wednesday, April 29: Chicken Nuggets, tots, mac & cheese, baked apples

Thursday, April 30: Chili, mozzarella cheese sticks, saltines, spice bars

Friday, May 1: Chicken fajita, corn, Mexican beans, salsa, peach cups

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week of April 27

Wednesday, April 29
Students may wear their CSW shirts.
Mid-Quarter Review
Coke Order Forms are Due Today!

Thursday, April 30
10:00 am Rainbow Mass at the Sport Center.
Please join us!
Lunch will be eaten in the classrooms upon our return from the Mass.
Students are to wear their school uniforms.

Friday, May 1
Spirit Day!
Race for Education Activities at Fischer Park 10:30.
Don't forget your water bottle and to apply sun screen before leaving home.
Progress reports will go home today or Monday.

Elementary K-3 Campus Reminders - Week of April 27

Wednesday, April 29- Pizza Party for students who brought in the most address labels in the RACE for Education

Thursday, April 30- 10:00- Rainbow Mass at the Sports Center (Students from all over the Diocese will join together to celebrate Mass and to honor Bishop McRaith.)

Friday, May 1- Mid-terms Go HomeMay 1- Aces Pep Rally and RACE for Education

Brescia School of Education’s Summer Tutoring Program

Tutoring available in: Math and Reading
Grades: K-12
Dates: June 9th through June 26th and July 6th through July 23rd
Twice a week: Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday

Cost is $10.00 per hour

Deadline to apply: May 22nd

For more information contact:
Mary Alice Wethington
Phone: 270-686-4230
E-mail: mary.wethington@brescia.edu

OCHS Baseball Claims All 'A' Regional Title - Advance to Sectional Game

The OCHS Baseball defeated McLean County 2-0 to claim the All 'A' Regional title.

The Aces will play University Heights Wednesday, April 22 at 6 pm at Chautauqua Park in a one game sectional tournament play-off with the winner advancing to the Touchstone Energy All "A" Classic statewide baseball tournament at Applebee's Park in Lexington on May 2 and May 3.

Cole Sturgeon Name Get Healthy Kentucky "No Spit" All-Star of the Week

Cole Sturgeon was named the 'No Spit' All- Star of the Week for week 3. According to the website:

Sturgeon is hitting .367 so far this season, with 11 hits, three doubles, one triple, one home run, 10 runs scored, three stolen bases, and six runs batted in with a .525 on-base percentage and a .633 slugging percentage. On the mound, Sturgeon has a 1.42 earned run average and opponents are hitting just .121 against him with 32 strike outs in 19 innings pitched. Last week, Sturgeon struck out 13 in a district game against Owensboro.

Congratulations Cole on your commitment to 'Get Healthy.'

OCS Band Members Compete in KMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival

Congratulations to the Owensboro Catholic Band Members on a successful showing at the KMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, April 18 at Burns Middle School.

Band members earned several Distinguished and Proficient ratings and no Owensboro Catholic band member scored below a Proficient rating.

Owensboro Catholic Middle School Band Members:

Distinguished Solo: Brian Gross, Baritone
Distinguished Ensembles:
Clarinet Duet: Rebecca Gross, Emily Wills
Clarinet/Saxophone Duet: Kevin Thompson, Shelby Bennett
Percussion Ensemble: Eric McBride, Astacia Hubbard, Tyler Wilson, Kyle Alvey, Emily Wills, Andrew Riccio, Samuel Johnson

Proficient Solo: Michael Decker, Baritone
Proficient Ensembles:
Woodwind Quartet: Emily Lorenzen, Kelsey Conkright, Kyle Alvey, Andrew Riccio
Clarinet Duet: Emily Rose, Marissa Wilson

Owensboro Catholic High School Band Members:

Distinguished Solos: Erin Ballard, Alto Saxophone
Melinda Thompson, Tenor Saxophone
J.T. Wells, Trumpet
Alex Riccio, Trumpet
Jennifer Phillips, Trombone
Alex Coomes, Snare
Kent McCarthy, Snare

Distinguished Ensembles:
Clarinet Duet: Nathan Lasley, Megan Alvey
Saxophone Trio: Erin Ballard, Michael Crowe, Melinda Thompson
Snare Duet: Alex Coomes, Kent McCarthy
Percussion Ensemble: Adam Wahl, Hunter Steele, J.T. Wells, Austin Johnson, Jacob Wood, Alex Coomes, Kent McCarthy, Erin Ballard

Proficient Solos: Nathan Lasley, Clarinet
Megan Alvey, Clarinet
Rae Bennett, Trumpet
Wren Osborne, Trumpet

Proficient Ensemble:
Woodwind Quartet: Morgan Oller, Jacob Wood, Nathan Lasley, Megan Alvey

OCMS Students of the Month - March 2009

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

8th grade - Chelsea Hagan and Jacob Cecil

7th grade - Sam Hall and Alyssa Ralph

OCMS Students Receive State Recognition in Duke Talent Search

Of the OCMS students who were recognized in the Duke University Talent Identification Program, ten OCMS students received state recognition based on their score on the ACT or SAT test they took.

Congratulations to Liza Brown, Samuel Johnson, Elizabeth Cason, Justin Krampe, Kelsey Conkright, Peter Mattingly, Marty Crowe, Eric McBride, Nicholas Gray and Jared Tucker.

OCHS Weekly Cafeteria Menu - Week of April 20

Monday April 20: Chicken bitz w/veg & sauce, rice, pineapple, fortune cookie, rolls

Tuesday, April 21: Meatball subs, carrot sticks, spicy fries, pickle spears, peach cups

Wednesday, April 22: Turkey roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, apples, roll

Thursday, April 23: Hot ham & cheese, mixed fruit, fries, brownie

Friday, April 24: TBA

OCMS Newsletter Posted

The most recent newsletter has been mailed to homes and is posted online.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week of April 20

Wednesday, April 22
Students may wear their CSW shirts.
Tornado Drill
Earth Day!
Office Administrators Day!

Thursday, April 23
9:00 am Mass planned by Ms. Salisbury's class.
Father Jason McClure will be celebrating with us.
Singing Aces will perform at the Hillcrest Healthcare Center at 6:30 pm.

Friday, April 24
Non-Uniform Day for students with no infractions for the month of April.
Coke Orders are due today!

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week of April 20

April 20-24- K-3 Campus Book Fair

Thursday, April 23
9:00- Mass- Mrs. Neal's Kindergarten Class

Friday, April 24
Free Dress Day
Coke Orders Due

Cystic Fibrosis - Volleyball for a Cure

Participate in a weekend volleyball tournament to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult divisions. Teams should consist of 6 players minimum and 9 players maximum.

Entry fee is $50 per team.

It will take place on Saturday, May 2 beginning at 9 am at Holy Name School Gym in Henderson.

Registration deadline is April 25. For more information contact Rachel Scott at 826-4493 or Andrea Schepers at 729-4996

OCHS Students Named Kentucky Governor's Scholars

Congratulations to the following OCHS students who were named KY Governor's Scholars. The Governor's Scholars Program is a five-week, residential summer program for outstanding Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school.

The program will be held on the Bellarmine University campus, Centre College campus and on the Morehead State University campus. The academic program is designed for enrichment. The student will attend daily classes and participate fully in the academic and intellectual life of the community. Each student selects a Focus Area and participates in a General Studies and a Governor's Scholars Seminar.

Kathryn Dueker, daughter of Karen Dueker, is a member of Blessed Mother parish.

Kaley Robertson, daughter of Ronald and Lanita Robertson, is a member of Blessed Mother parish.

Melinda Thompson, daughter of Al and Molly Thompson, is a member of Blessed Mother parish.

Ellen Wright, daughter of Bill and Shannon Wright, is a member of St. Stephen parish.

Durand Engineer Named Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach

Congratulations to Mr. Durand Engineer for being named the OCHS Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach.

Mr. Engineer is currently a faculty member at OCHS and has extensive soccer coaching experience with various soccer club teams.

Ellen Wright Earns Awards at Horse Show

Ellen Wright competed in the Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show in Oklahoma City April 8th-April 12th in Oklahoma City, OK.. She was Champion in the Junior Exhibitor three-gaited class and Grand Champion in the Junior Exhibitor Three-gaited Championship on her four year old three-gaited horse, Travelin’ Man competing against Three World Champions and one Reserve World Champion. She and her Equitation horse, Kalu’s Can’t Stop The Magic, were Champion and Grand Champion in the USEF Medal Class and Grand Champion in the Senior Saddle seat Equitation Championship.

Her next competition will be in Asheville, NC in mid –May.

Ellen, a junior at OCHS, is the daughter of Bill and Shannon Wright and a member of St. Stephen parish.

Becca Greenwell Named to Louisville Courier Journal Kentucky All State Basketball Team

Congratulations to Becca Greenwell for being named to the Louisville Courier Journal All State Basketball Team – 2nd Team.

Becca is an 8th grader and the daughter of Nicole and Ryan Elder.

Elementary PTO Officers Elected for 2009-2010 School Year

On April 15 the Elementary PTO held its meeting to elect officers for the new school year. Thank you to the following new officers who were elected.

President- Jerry Kuntz (Shadow and President for Next Year- Vicki Cash)
Vice President- Carl Lewis
Vice President K-3 Campus- Jackie Edge
Vice President 4-6 Campus- Michelle Mayfield
Secretary- Julie Warren
Treasurer- Michelle Goetz and Julie Stallings
Spiritual Director(s)- Chip and Amy Pride
Volunteer Coordinator- Leslie Ebelhar

Press Conference - OCHS Girls Soccer Coach to Be Announced

OCHS will hold a press conference in Soenneker Hall Thursday, April 16, at 3:30, to announce the hiring of a new Head Girls Soccer Coach.

All are invited to attend.

Owensboro Diocese Camps at Gasper River

Be sure to check the variety of camps this summer at Gasper River Retreat Center, part of the Owensboro Diocese!

Fun for all ages, whether you participate as a camper or part of the camp team!

OCS ACRE Test Scores – Outstanding

Once again, OCS students have exceeded national averages in all areas of the ACRE test. The ACRE (Assessment of Catholic Religious Education) test is an assessment of religious education, proficiency, and practices given by the Owensboro Catholic Schools to students in grades 5, 8, and 11 in February of 2009.

The four major divisions of the Catechism
Part One: The Profession of Faith
Part Two: The Celebration of the Christian Mystery
Part Three: Life in Christ
Part Four: Christian Prayer, recall the fourfold division of the Catechism of the Council of Trent (also called the Roman Catechism) promulgated in 1566.

This structural arrangement often referred to as the Pillars presents a succession of movements: The Church believing, celebrating, living, and praying.

Watch additional videos about ACRE test scores and religion curriculum at OCS.

About ACRE Tests

OCHS Religion and Other School Site Religion Information

OCMS Religion

OCHS Baseball 20/20 Game Rescheduled

The 20/20 Game is rescheduled for Thursday, April 23 vs. McLean County.

It is a JV/V double header at 5 pm and 7 pm at Chautauqua Park.

Vote Cole Sturgeon – ‘No Spit’ All Star of the Week

Owensboro Catholic's Cole Sturgeon has been nominated for the Get Healthy Kentucky "No Spit" All-Star of the Week as the best high school baseball player in the commonwealth who has pledged not to use spit tobacco.

Fans can vote online for the weekly winner at www.TheSportsFlash.com. Just click on the Get Healthy Kentucky "No Spit" All-Stars banner.

Voting ends at 7:00 P.M. CDT on Thursday

Elementary K-3 Campus Book Fair

This week the Elementary K-3 Campus will hold a book fair. Be sure to check it out for great summer reading.

2009-2010 School Year Calendar Approved

The 2009-2010 school year calendar has been approved. Please refer to the following link for important dates.

School Calendar

OCHS-OCMS Track Teams Selling Little Debbie Snack Cakes

The Track Teams are pre-selling the 'Big Pack' Little Debbie snack cakes for $3.50/box.

Many varieties are available including granola bars, nutty bars, brownies, fudge rounds and fruit/grain bars.

Orders will be taken through Tuesday, April 21. See your favorite track team member to place your order!

Acette Captains Named All-Region Team

Congratulations to Sarah Russell and Whitney Kirkwood for being named All Region.

Both Sarah and Whitney are Captains of the Acettes Dance Team.

OCHS Baseball 20/20 Game to be Rescheduled

The OCHS Baseball 20/20 Home Game vs. Christian Co. which was set for Thursday April 16th has been postponed do to the rescheduling of the "All A" Tournament games. Instead the Aces will be playing McLean Co. at Hancock Co. Thursday night at 6pm for the "All A" Sectional Championship.

The 20/20 Game will be rescheduled for a future Aces home game, the date and game will be announced at a later time.

Sorry for any inconveniences in your scheduling!

Owensboro Catholic Middle School Students Make Service the Center of Their Lenten Journey

OCMS students performed several Lenten projects. Each week was focused on a different project.

Week One of Lent was spent cleaning up the cemetery on the corner of Griffith Avenue and Lewis Lane. David Ralph and Mark Woodward spearheaded the effort with the help of our FCA students and a few parents who volunteered to help with their chain saws! Because of damage from the recent ice storm, debris and limbs needed to be removed. Drive by and see the improvement!

Week Two found all of the OCS system participating in the 15th Annual Food and Personal Care drive sponsored by the OCHS National Honor Society. Proceeds went to the St. Joseph and Paul Food Pantry. All homerooms were generous with their donations, and Mrs. Brittany Payne's homeroom collected the most supplies of paper products, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene items. They were rewarded with a no homework pass!

The Beta Club of OCMS sponsored a recycling project for Week Three of Lent. Old cell phones, ink jet cartridges, digital cameras, and laser jet cartridges, and Ipod mp3 players were donated. Students in the Beta Club under the direction of Ms. Mary Cheshire, boxed up the items to be recycled as a "Green" project. The 8th grade brought in the most items and will be given a jean day on Friday, April 17.

Bucks for Boulware were the focus of the 4th week of Lent. Students were allowed a non-uniform day in exchange for a dollar donation. $225.00 was collected and presented to the Boulware Mission - a home for the homeless!

Spring break fell during week 5 of Lent, but the OCMS community sprang back into action in week 6 - Holy Week - with a collection called Cereal for St. Joseph's Peace Mission. Boxes of cereal, pop tarts, and sugar were donated for this worthwhile endeavor.

Thanks to our entire faculty and students for taking part in our Lenten service projects! We will continue to do good works and be stewards of God's planet.

OCHS Weekly Cafeteria Menu - Week of April 13

Monday, April 13: Chicken nuggets, Broccoli & cheese, Mexican rice, rolls

Tuesday, April 14: Taco/shell, corn, Mexican beans, salsa, lettuce & cheese, mixed fruit

Wednesday, April 15: Brunch - Sausage, eggs, biscuit/gravy, hash brown, baked apples

Thursday, April 16: Chicken/bun, celery/carrots, ranch, applesauce, fries

Friday, April 17: Field Day

DARE Car Visits 5th Grade

Mrs. Hardesty’s fifth grade class enjoyed an up close look at Officer Henry’s DARE vehicle.

Owensboro Catholic Middle School Students Make Service the Center of Their Lenten Journey

OCMS students performed several Lenten projects. Each week was focused on a different project.

Week One of Lent was spent cleaning up the cemetery on the corner of Griffith Avenue and Lewis Lane. David Ralph and Mark Woodward spearheaded the effort with the help of our FCA students and a few parents who volunteered to help with their chain saws! Because of damage from the recent ice storm, debris and limbs needed to be removed. Drive by and see the improvement!

Week Two found all of the OCS system participating in the 15th Annual Food and Personal Care drive sponsored by the OCHS National Honor Society. Proceeds went to the St. Joseph and Paul Food Pantry. All homerooms were generous with their donations, and Mrs. Brittany Payne’s homeroom collected the most supplies of paper products, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene items. They were rewarded with a no homework pass!

The Beta Club of OCMS sponsored a recycling project for Week Three of Lent. Old cell phones, ink jet cartridges, digital cameras, and laser jet cartridges, and Ipod mp3 players were donated. Students in the Beta Club under the direction of Ms. Mary Cheshire, boxed up the items to be recycled as a “Green” project. The 8th grade brought in the most items and will be given a jean day on Friday, April 17.

Bucks for Boulware were the focus of the 4th week of Lent. Students were allowed a non-uniform day in exchange for a dollar donation. $225.00 was collected and presented to the Boulware Mission – a home for the homeless!

Spring break fell during week 5 of Lent, but the OCMS community sprang back into action in week 6 – Holy Week – with a collection called Cereal for St. Joseph’s Peace Mission. Boxes of cereal, pop tarts, and sugar were donated for this worthwhile endeavor.

Thanks to our entire faculty and students for taking part in our Lenten service projects! We will continue to do good works and be stewards of God’s planet.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week April 13

Monday, April 13
Testing Begins!

Wednesday, April 15
PTO Meeting and Ice Cream Social 6:00 at the K-3 Campus.

Thursday, April 16
9:00 am Mass planned by Mrs. Thompson's class. Father Tony Jones will be celebrating with us.

Friday, April 17
Pajama Day! Students who brought in a canned or personal care item may wear their pajamas to school. Coupons will be given out. Please make sure the pajamas are appropriate for school.

Saturday, April 18
Used Uniform Sale - 8 am - Noon at the Elementary K-3 Campus
OCHS Band Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the OCHS Cafeteria. Cost is $5.00.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week of April 13

Monday, April 13

Begin CTBS Testing

PTO Coke Sale Begins

Wednesday April 15

PTO Ice Cream Social- 6:00 at K-3 Campus

Thursday, April 16

Mass- Mrs. Coyne's Class

Kindergarten Field Trip to RiverPark Center

Saturday, April 18

Used Uniform Sale- K-3 Campus Cafeteria- 9:00- 12:00

OCS Used Uniform Sale

The Elementary PTO is hosting a used uniform sale on Saturday, April 18 from 8 am - Noon at the Elementary K-3 Campus.

Uniforms for all grade levels will be available at very reasonable prices.

If you have any uniform items to donate to the sale, please bring them to the Central Office.

PLAN Scores Once Again Exceed National and State Averages - Highest in Region

Once again, the scores for the PLAN test taken by the OCHS sophomores are above national and state averages in all test subjects. In addition, OCHS has the highest average composite score in the region! Great job students!

English

OCHS - 19.5

National - 16.9

State - 15.9

Math

OCHS - 18.3

National - 17.4

State - 16.4

Reading

OCHS - 19.4

National - 16.9

State - 16.0

Science

OCHS - 19.8

National - 18.2

State - 17.4

Composite

OCHS - 19.4

National - 17.5

State - 16.6

Holy Week Services

Remember to participate in your parish's Holy Week services.

Our school sites will also host a variety of services.

OCHS Students of the Month – March 2009

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

Freshmen – Hannah Booth and Christopher Hayden
Sophomores - Kaylee Murphy and Stephen Hyland
Juniors - Kelsey Cash and Cole Sturgeon
Seniors - Melissa Hayden and Alex Marks

Youth Auditions for TWO Summer Youth Productions

The Theatre Workshop of Owensboro will host youth auditions for its summer youth productions.

Annie Jr.
3rd through 8th graders
April 25th 10:00am-1:00pm
April 26th 6:00-8:00pm
For Annie Jr., be prepared to sing. You may bring a CD with you.
Auditions will be held at
Theatre Workshop 407 W. 5th St. 683-5333

Pride & Prejudice
9th through 12th graders
April 25th 2:00-4:00pm
April 27th 6:00-8:00pm
Auditions will be held at
Theatre Workshop 407 W. 5th St. 683-5333

OCHS Band Spaghetti Dinner

The OCHS Band will host an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 18th from 4 pm - 7 pm in the OCHS cafeteria.

Tickets are just $5 and are available from any band member or at the door.

A Silent Auction of themed baskets will coincide with the event. Enjoy a great meal!

OCHS Religion Information

Recently Cathy Graham hosted Fr. Brad Whistle and Mr. Tony Kraus to talk about the OCHS Religion curriculum on the 'In the Loop' television show.

View the show!
OCS Religion Cirriculum and Activities

OCMS Religion Information

State Geography Bee

Congratulations to Kevin Thompson for placing 5th at the state level National Geography Bee!

Kevin is an 8th grader at OCMS.

OCHS Intramural Championship Games

On the final day of school prior to Spring Break, the student body gathered to watch the Intramural basketball league championship game! It was a great game - the purple team defeated the blue team.

For the indoor soccer league the black team defeated the white team.

Watch some video footage from the event.Great job by all the teams involved in the intramural league.

All 'A' Honor Roll - Quarter 3

Congratulations to the following students who were named to the All 'A' Honor Roll for the 3rd Quarter.

Seniors - Katelyn Blanford, Maggie Glaser, Jacqueline Lee, Miranda Mahoney, Kristin Miller, Al Smith, Katlyn Taliaferro, Kristen Wathen

Juniors - Katie Castlen, Taylor Edge, Eric Goetz, Erica Hamilton, Hannah Minton, Jessica Ralph, Abbie Riney, Kaley Robertson, Cole Surgeon, Melinda Thompson, Jarrod Wolford, Ellen Wright, John Wright

Sophomores - Chase Kauffeld, Regina Powers, Sabrina Storm

Freshmen - Megan Alvey, Alec Bahnick, Daniel Best, Will Bickett, Katie Brown, Cassidy Clark, Michael Crowe, Hunter Gough, Amanda Gross, Nicholas Krampe, Nathan Lasley, Erica McFarland, Elizabeth McNulty, Blake Powers, Allen Rokotoniaina, Alexander Riccio, Stacey Schepers, Emily Taul, Megan Tigue, Rachel Wheatley

8th Grade - Erica Adams, Carli Barr, Chase Carrico, Sarah Beth Caudill, Julia Danhauer, Hayley Frey, Michael Goedde, Larkin Hyland, Lynsie Hyland, Philip Lovekamp, Justin Magnuson, Neil Mattingly, Kevin Thompson, Stephanie Wall, Emily Whitehouse

7th Grade - Kyle Alvey, Liza Brown, Kelsey Conkright, Anthony Garner, Stephanie Hayden, Eric McBride, Sarah McCarthy, Jenna Ruth, Hadley Walker

6th Grade - Meredith Bickett, Morgan Thomas, Madison Mattingly, Morgan Mattingly, Patrick Mills, Andrew Wilson, Alex Hayden, Darcy James, George Bittel, Sam Booth, Lillie Goetz, Adam Hayden, Leslie Kuntz, Mason Jackson, Kelsey Settles, Audrey Wright

5th Grade - Emily Linn, Lydia Mills, Luke Reid, Samantha Horsley, Samantha Krampe, Jackson Bittel, Michael Clore, Payton Ford, Sarah Haleman, Emily Marshall, Anne Pfeifer, Mikala Riney, Matthew Sohn

4th Grade - Harper Dotsey, Ellen Ward, Grace Wright, Maggie Booth, Danielle Durbin, Alli Ford, Alison Kuntz, Holly Logsdon, Tricia Thompson, Isabel Arreaga, Hope Johnson

Marian Observance

A Marian Observance will be held on Friday, May 1 at 7 pm at the Carmel Home. The speaker will be Sr. Francis Teresa Scully, DCJ about “Evangelization Under the Patronage of Mary.”

This event is sponsored by The Marian Shrine Committee.

‘The Human Experience’

Grassroots Films presents, 'The Human Experience,' a new film from the creators of ‘Fishers of Men.’ Come and meet the producer and one of the lead actors of ‘The Human Experience.’ Cost is $2 per ticket and tickets can be bought in advance or at the door.

Two showings:
Saturday, May 2 - 7 pm
Sunday, May 3 – 2 pm

At Taylor Lecture Hall, Brescia University, located in the Science Building.

For more information call Josh McCarty at 985-8824

Drama Camps at TWO - Camps Added!

Due to the great response….TWO has added NEW dates/times and grades!

*For the grade that your child is going into this fall. Tell everyone you know!

Drama Camps

Theatre Workshop of Owensboro is revising the offer of week-long Drama Camps. Due to the wonderful response and several requests for afternoon sessions and sessions for older students, we are offering the following camp times.

Camps will be directed by Thad Mayhugh, TWO's Education Coordinator, with emphasis on drama core content taught through fun-filled activities.

June 8th-June 12th
1st and 2nd graders
10:00 am - 12:00 noon (spaces available)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (spaces available)

July 6th-July 10th
1st and 2nd graders
10:00 am - 12:00 noon (spaces available)
1:00 pm - 3:00pm (spaces available)


June 22nd -June 26th
3rd, 4th, 5th graders
10:00 am -12:00 noon (spaces available)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (already filled)

July 20th-July 24th
3rd, 4th, 5th graders
10:00 am - 12:00 noon (spaces available)


July 20th-July 24th
6th through 12th graders
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (spaces available)


· Camp cost is $40.00 for the week with a snack provided.
· Camp minimum is 10 students/maximum of 20
· All camps will be held at Theatre Workshop at 407 W. 5th St.
For more information or to register, by JUNE 1st, Email two@bellsouth.net or call 683-5333.

OCHS Boys Head Varsity Basketball Coach

Position could be either professional or paraprofessional, depending on teaching position availability and on qualifications.

Contact: Harold Staples
Owensboro Catholic High School
1524 W. Parrish Ave.
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-684-3215
Deadline for resumes: April 20
Include with resume:
Letter of interest
Resume
At least three references

OCHS Weekly Cafeteria Menu - Week of April 6

Monday, April 6: BBQ pork/bun, scalloped potatoes, apple crisp

Tuesday, April 7: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, tossed salad, peach cups, bread sticks

Wednesday, April 8: Double cheeseburger, baked beans, spicy fries, fruit icee

Thursday, April 9: Both Sides: chicken bitz, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, rolls

Friday, April 10: Choice - cheese pizza, peanut butter and jelly, or mozzarella sticks w/sauce, fries, carrot sticks, pineapple

OCHS Group Attends KUNA

Owensboro Catholic High School representing Jamaica received an award for Outstanding Placard and was also named Outstanding Country at Senior West Kentucky United Nations Assembly.

Peyton Booth, Will Bickett, and Alex Riccio presented a proposal, Katie Oakes chaired debate in the North American Summit, Sara Watson served on the Press Corps team, and Adam Reynolds was named an Outstanding Speaker as a member of the Security Council. Jordyn Moseley, Ben Franey, Michael Crowe, and Jordan White built the country display and placard.

The group is sponsored by faculty members David Blanford and Eddie Miller.

OCS Elementary Fun Fest Open House Highlights

A Fun Fest-Open House was held at each of our elementary school sites.

Current and potential families were invited to attend! We had an exciting fun filled time with Big Air inflatables, a sock hop with a DJ, face painting, games and activities. We also had pizza and soda. While students had fun, parents met the principal, the teachers, went on a personal tour of the school with a mentor family, and learned more about what OCS has to offer.

The Owensboro Catholic Schools family has something pretty special and we wanted to share it with potential families!

Many thanks to those involved in making the events such a success!
Our students who invited friends to the event, our faculty and staffs for being present at the events to make our guests feel welcome, our families who are great ambassadors of our faith and schools, OCHS National Honor Society students who assisted in various aspects to help with our guests, our vendors who made the event so much fun with their expertise.

View the video of highlights from the events.

Welcome Back! Holy Week

We welcome all our families, faculty and staff back from Spring Break!

This week is Holy Week; we encourage all our families and students to participate in Holy Week services at their parish.

Pastors Hand Out Report Cards

OCS pastors were invited to pass out report cards for the 3rd Quarter to OCHS students from their parish.

Fr. Brad Whistle from Our Lady of Lourdes discusses school with a parishoner. Fr. Carl McCarthy talks with a group of students from his parish, Sts. Joe and Paul.

School Resumes - Monday, April 6

OCS will resume on Monday, April 6. We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break and returns home safe.

Palm Sunday - April 5

Palm Sunday is this Sunday, April 5. Be sure to participate in your parish's mass and Palm Sunday procession.

TWO Youth Summer Production Audtions

Youth Only Auditions

ANNIE Jr.
3rd through 8th graders
April 25th 10:00am-1:00pm
April 26th 6:00-8:00pm
For Annie Jr., be prepared to sing. You may bring a CD with you.
Auditions will be held at Theatre Workshop 407 W. 5th St. 683-5333

PRIDE & PREJUDICE
9th through 12th graders
April 25th 2:00-4:00pm
April 27th 6:00-8:00pm
Auditions will be held at Theatre Workshop 407 W. 5th St. 683-5333