OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office Closed Friday, July 3

The OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office will be closed for the Independence holiday on Friday, July 3.

Jenny Beth Willis Places 2nd in the Colgate Country Showdown

Jenny Beth Willis, an incoming 8th grader at OCMS, placed 2nd in the Colgate Country Showdown held in Owensboro.

Way to go Jenny Beth!

Brent Thompson, OCS Student, Wins Grand Prize in Virtual Science Challenge

Congratulations to Brent Thompson, who is entering the 6th grade at the Elementary 4-6 Campus, earned the Grand prize in the Virtual Science Challenge through the Louisville Science Museum. He was awarded $1000 and a camcorder.

Brent is the son of Rick and Lizann Thompson. Great job Brent!

The Challenge was a statewide, online competition where students used video and Internet technology to develop creative solutions to science challenges. The competition was open to Kentucky students entering grades 5-10. Thirty-six entries were received from eight Kentucky counties.

Entries were judged based on scientific merit, creativity and the ability to communicate ideas. Contest judges were Dr. Thomas Barnes, Extension Professor and Wildlife Specialist for the University of Kentucky's Department of Forestry; Dr. Jody L. Clasey, an exercise physiologist and an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky; and Rudolph Spencer III, immediate past Student Body President and Trustee of the University of Louisville's Student Government Association and McConnell Scholar.

The AT&T Virtual Science Challenge encouraged the development of science, math, engineering and technology skills as students worked individually or in teams to tackle unconventional science challenges and used video to post their solutions online. Next year's challenge launches October 15, 2009, with funding from AT&T Kentucky and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.

Owensboro Catholic FFA Chapter Earns Gold Chapter Distinction

Owensboro Catholic FFA Chapter was awarded the Gold Chapter Award at the 2009 KY FFA Convention in Lexington.

The Gold Chapter Award is presented to chapters with programs of activities ranking in the top 1/4 of the state.

OC FFA was led by Tiffany Murphy, President and Matt Howard, Vice- President in the 2008-2009 year with Susan Zoglmann as their Advisor.

Lauryn Yevincy Named First Team All State Pole Vault

Congratulations to Lauryn Yevincy who was named 1st Team All State in Pole Vault for Track & Field.

Orders for OCHS Girls Softball Championship Apparel

Orders are being taken for various OCHS Girls Softball championship apparel. These pre-paid orders will be taken in the SCRIP office between 10 am - 5pm. Orders are due before 3 pm on Thursday, June 25.

Yellow short sleeved t-shirts
gray long sleeved t-shirts
gray grew neck sweatshirts
gray hoodie sweatshirts

The design has not yet been determined.

Reminder: Orders must be pre-paid. Checks are to be made out to 'Leisure Hut'

Pick up will be approximately after July 14.

OCHS Band Yard Sale

The OCHS Band will hosta yard sale on

Friday, June 19 from 7 am - 7 pm and

Saturday, June 20 from 7 am - Noon

It will be held behind OCHS, in the fenced parking lot towards the band room.

Rain or Shine!

OCMS and OCHS Cheerleaders Hold Rock-A-Thon

The OCMS and OCHS cheerleading squads joined forces to hold a fundraiser Rock-A-Thon. The event was held on Friday, June 5 from 6 pm - Midnight at OCHS. The squads decorated several rocking chairs and enjoyed snacks.

The OCHS squad is coached by Sarah Payne and the OCMS squad is coached by Bethe Lowe.

OCS Students Participate in Soap Box Derby

The following OCS students participated in the Lions Club Soap Box Derby on Saturday.

Stock and Superstock Division: Chandler Head, Jonah McCormack, Kelsey Settles, Mary Katherine Gough, Matthew Tichenor, Noah McCormack, Simmie McCormack

Masters Division: Isaac Gough

Super Kids Division: Ann Switzer (sister of OCS student, Mayme Switzer)

Congratulations to Kelsey Settles on placing 1st and Simmie McCormack for placing 2nd in the Superstock division. Ann Switzer took 1st place in the Super Kids division.

Kelsey Settles and Ann Switzer now advance to the All American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio on July 25. Good luck!

Donate Your Used Cell Phones and Inkjet Cartridges

The OCES PTO will begin a fundraiser at the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year. Please start collecting your used cell phones over the summer! Please donate your used cell phones to help raise funds for OCES PTO.

OCES PTO will receive money from Phoneraiser for each item collected during this fundraiser. Phoneraiser is a company that specializes in recycling and refurbishing used technology.

Your donation will help protect the environment. Your unwanted cell phones will be recycled in accordance with EPA regulations or refurbished and reused. Phoneraiser makes your un-needed technology available to those who can use it, while keeping it out of the landfill. If improperly disposed of, the cell phone can pollute up to 132,000 liters of drinking water.

All cell phones and inkjet cartridges are accepted. Please start collecting now and start donating at the beginning of the school year. Donations will be accepted at either the Elementary K-3 or 4-6 campus

OCMS Christian Service Awards

OCMS presented its Christian Service Award to a boy and girl in the 8th grade class. This award exemplifies the traits of Christ and doing the right thing among any peer pressure and willingness to serve others. Emily Rose and Michael Decker were presented this award at the 8th Grade Completion ceremony.

Jackson Brett and Emily Wills from the 7th grade received the Christian Service Award. Christian Athlete award was presented to Mason Richardson and Elizabeth Searcy.

OCHS Softball Team – Fire Truck Ride

The State Champion OCHS Softball team will have its fire truck ride on Monday June 15th beginning at 11 am from Owensboro Catholic High School, down Parrish Avenue to Frederica Street and ending at TGI Friday’s for lunch.

Be sure to greet our championship team!

OCHS Softball Lady Aces Players Earn Honors

Congratulations to Emily Jolly for being named Class A Player of the Year.

Martina Riney and Meghan Sims were named to the 1st team All-State

OCHS softball players Emily Jolly, Martina Riney, Brianne James and Erica Pendleton will play for the West Juniors in the 2009 East/West All Star Series June 12-14 at UK in Lexington.

OCMS Christian Service Awards

OCMS presented its Christian Service Award to a boy and girl in the 8th grade class. This award exemplifies the traits of Christ and doing the right thing among any peer pressure and willingness to serve others. Emily Rose and Michael Decker were presented this award at the 8th Grade Completion ceremony.

Jackson Brett and Emily Wills from the 7th grade received the Christian Service Award. Christian Athlete award was presented to Mason Richardson and Elizabeth Searcy.

Softball Camp to Be Hosted by Former OCHS Standouts

A Softball camp will be hosted by OCHS Softball Standouts, Elizabeth Church and Carrie Beth Jones and OCHS freshman coach, Blake Edge.
Monday – Wednesday, June 15, 16, 17
For girls ages 9-14
8:30 am – 12 noon each day
The cost is $75
The camp will be held at the Owensboro Catholic League fields located behind St. Pius church.
For more information contact Blake Edge at 270-302-5484 or via email at bweston12284@aol.com

Baseball Camp Offered in Owensboro Through UK

A Baseball Camp will be offered in Owensboro through the University of Kentucky on June 29-30 at Jack C. Fisher Park in Owensboro for Youth ages 6-14. The cost is $150/child (sibling discounts are available).

Please refer to the brochure link for more information.

'A Lady of Virtue' - Presented by Olivia Osborne, Class of 2008

Come join a group of young women and discover the mystery of Our Lady’s Ten Virtues (according to St. Louis de Montfort), their practicality, and their usefulness in fulfilling a young woman’s mission to reflect Jesus Christ through her femininity.

This program is for ladies entering their sophomore year of high school through the class of 2009.

The Carmel Home
Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.
June 23rd – Ardent Charity and Constant Mental Prayer
June 30th – Divine Wisdom and Profound Humility
July 7th – Blind Obedience and Heroic Patience
July 14th – Angelic Sweetness, Universal Mortification, and Lively Faith
July 21st – Divine Purity

Attend all five sessions or choose your area(s) of interest!
There is no charge for this program. For more information, and to register (registration not required, but appreciated), contact Olivia Osborne at (270)925-2204, or oosborne001@student.franciscan.edu

Vote Cole Sturgeon 'No Spit' All Star of the Year

Voting for the 'No Spit' All Star of the Year begins on Monday, June 8 and ends on Sunday, June 21.

You can vote for OCHS Baseball player, Cole Sturgeon, at this link.

Elementary K-3 Campus Mass Highlights

Watch some highlights from the Elementary K-3 Campus mass on Thursday, June 4.

'How Beautiful' Communion Hymn/Signing

'We'll Be Friends Forever' sung by a Kindergarten Class

'Yes, Lord, Yes' Closing Hymn

OCHS Softball Lady Aces – State Champions 2009

Congratulations to the Softball Lady Aces on capturing their 5th State Softball Championship. In the Championship game the Lady Aces defeated Louisville Mercy Academy by the 10-run mercy rule, 12-2.

Congratulations to Martina Riney for being named the Tournament MVP. Congratulations to Martina Riney, Meghan Sims and Emily Jolly who were named to the All Tournament Team and Erica Pendleton for being awarded the Kentucky National Guard Leadership Award.

The complete roster of Lady Aces includes:

Juniors: Morgan Rudy, Martina Riney, Meghan Sims, Emily Hayden, Brianne James, Sarah Babb, Emily Jolly, Erica Pendleton

Sophomores: Bayly Zoglmann, Taylor Fogle, Carly Kaelin, Leah Lewis, Andrea McBride, Alexis Dominick

Freshmen and Younger: Morgan Russell, Mallory Richardson, Michelle Honadle, Hayley Frey, Liza Brown, Brittany Murphy, Emily Woodward

Coaching Staff: George Randolph, Ray Zuberer, Melissa Goetz, Olivia Randolph, Blake Edge, Carrie Beth Jones, Elizabeth Church, Katie Salisbury

Film is done by Samantha Coomes

Highlights

Thank you to all the families, fans and students who supported the Lady Aces all season and during the State Tournament.

Softball Lady Aces Win First 2 Rounds - Play continues Saturday, June 6

The Softball Lady Aces have won their first two round by defeating Connor 8-1 and Pleasure Ridge Park 12-0.

The Lady Aces continue for a state championship on Saturday, June 6, beginning at 9 am at Jack Fisher Park against North Hardin.

http://scoreboard.12dt.com/scoreboard/khsaa/kyfp09/tournament_90200

Follow the progress of the Lady Aces!

Panera Bread Offers New Denomination

A $25 denomination is now available for Panera Bread. The discount is 9%.

With its identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, Panera Bread is committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Highlighted by antibiotic free chicken, whole grain bread, select organic and all-natural ingredients and a menu with zero grams added trans fat, Panera's bakery-cafe selection offers flavorful, wholesome offerings.

Enjoy Panera's warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free internet access provided through a managed WiFi network.

SCRIP SUCCE$$ Rebates

As announced earlier in the year, the SCRIP rebates earned by OCS families will be applied directly to their 09-10 tuition balance. Rebates will be applied as soon as the Kroger and IGA reports are received for May, which will occur mid-June.

· Families who are paying in full prior to the start of the school year, will have their rebates deducted prior to paying their balance. Invoices for 09- 10 will be mailed after rebates have been posted.

· Families who are paying through the FACTS tuition plan will have their payment adjusted once the rebate amount is finalized. This should occur prior to July payments. Obviously, all monthly payments will be lower due to the rebate, but you will be sent a letter containing your new withdrawal amount.

· Families who will not have a student enrolled in OCS during the 2009-2010 school year will receive a rebate check.

Summer Hours

Beginning Monday, June 8, the SCRIP office will be open 10AM-5PM Monday - Friday. Regular hours resume on Wednesday, August 12.

Central Office will remain open Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM.

Softball Camp to Be Hosted by Former OCHS Standouts

A Softball camp will be hosted by OCHS Softball Standouts, Elizabeth Church and Carrie Beth Jones and OCHS freshman coach, Blake Edge.
Monday – Wednesday, June 15, 16, 17
For girls ages 9-14
8:30 am – 12 noon each day
The cost is $75
The camp will be held at the Owensboro Catholic League fields located behind St. Pius church.
For more information contact Blake Edge at 270-302-5484 or via email at bweston12284@aol.com

Elementary Cross Country Information

The OCS system is again supporting an Elementary Cross Country program for the fall of 2009. This program will be open to boys and girls in grades 1 thru 6 and will be coached by high school coach Scott Lowe (boys varsity) and volunteers. If you have an elementary student in these grades who is interested in running for the OCS team this fall, please contact Coach Lowe at 270-688-0035.

Please refer to the letter link for more information.

Introduction to Art – at Brescia University

This introduction to art course will introduce students to the elements of art (Line, Color, Texture, Shape, Value, Form, and Space). Students will learn about these elements by creating various works of art and other activities. Great for all ages and skill levels.

Camp Director – Sondra Williams

Cost: $60/session
Location: Brescia University

Grade levels: Kindergarten – grade 6
Dates:
Session I - June 9-26 Monday – Thursday - 2 weeks, 8 sessions
Session II - July 6-23 Monday – Thursday - 2 weeks, 8 sessions

Times: 9:00-10:30
Class Limit: 10

Materials Needed: White paper, Colored construction paper, Scissors, Glue, Crayons, Markers, Tempera paint (red, blue, yellow, white, black), Paint brushes, Old magazines, Modeling clay, Cardboard, String, Rulers, Bandanas (one for each student), Ribbon

Please call Mary Alice Wethington, School of Education office, (270) 685-3131 for registration form

OCHS Change in Schedule for Friday, June 5

Because our Lady Aces will be playing in the state softball tournament Friday and Saturday, we would like to give as many of our high school students as possible the opportunity to attend games.

Exams will be given for second and fourth blocks Friday, beginning at 8:20 and ending by 11:35. At that time, OCHS will be dismissed. There will be no lunch periods.

Good Luck Lady Aces!

‘Blue Star’ Basketball Camp to be Offered

Boys and Girls - Choose either or both weeks:
June 22-26
July 6-10
Place: OCHS Large Gymnasium
$100 per week – discounts available for families with multiple children
9 am – 4 pm each day
Camp contact information
www.bluestarhoops.com
camps@bluestarhoops.com or call 270-231-2777

Camp Director: John Swickrath - Brescia University Girls Basketball Coach

Storybook Character Day – K-3 Campus

The 3rd Grade students had a Storybook Character Day! They
dressed up as their favorite storybook character and paraded
through the school and classrooms holding their books.

Watch parade highlights.

Elementary K-3 Campus Day at Legion Park

The entire student body celebrated their school wide Accelerated Reader goal with a picnic at Legion Park! Great job Students!

Watch the highlights.

Peter Lovekamp Signs with Georgetown Soccer

Congratulations to Peter Lovekamp, who signed to play soccer and continue his academic studies at Georgetown.

OCS Student Earns Tae Kwon Do Honors

Will Wright, a 5th grader at the 4-6 Campus, has been involved with Tae Kwon Do in Newburgh at MorrisDynamics. Last week, he tested for and earned his fifth degree leadership green belt.

Leadership belts are granted to students who display leadership qualities, respect the authority of the instructor,exhibit extra effort during drills and respect for others.

Special privileges are given to students with leadership status are respect and honor within the Tae Kwon Do community; permission to practice and attend tournaments using weapons, breaking boards, and sparing.

Class of 2009 Accomplishments

122 Students

97% will attend a 2- or 4-year college or university

3% will enter military service

57% were offered scholarships at a record total of $3.9 million (in addition to KEES money)

8 students were awarded the Kentucky Commonwealth Diploma

41% received the Honors Diploma

47% received College Prep Diplomas

Valedictorian – Kristin Miller
Salutorian – Michael Ringlein

Congratulations to the OCHS Class of 2009

Softball Lady Aces Win 9th Straight Region Title

Congratulations to the Lady Aces on winning their 9th straight Region title.

Congratulations to Meghan Sims, Erica Pendleton, Martina Riney and Emily Jolly for being named to the All-Tournament team.

They now advance to the State Softball Tournament, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 5-6 at Jack Fisher Park in Owensboro.