Director's Corner - Opening Day Enrollment
The first few days of the 2009-2010 school year are now history. Please join me in thanking our Father God for allowing us the incredible opportunity to share in the Mission of building the Body of Christ. What an awesome, faith inspiring task He shares with us!
Many times yesterday I was asked how the first day was going. My response to every question was wonderful. I am sure that there were hectic moments, but it was obvious that ‘we” were ready. Thanks and much kudos to our Principals, faculty and staff for making sure that all was in order, appropriate and necessary preparations were successfully implemented, and students and their families were welcomed with open arms. As I went from school to school, it was amazing to witness the outpouring of love, warmth and genuine kindness being displayed by our OCS staff. It was obvious to me that Jesus is the reason we exist.
As you read in the Messenger Inquirer this morning, our first day enrollment for 2009-2010 was 1268. It is somewhat less than the 1313 students we started with on the first day of the 2008-2009 school year. The current economic condition certainly played a part in the decrease. Based on our trend analysis over the summer, we were not surprised by the decrease and worked behind the scene to prepare for it. AS you read in the M&I, much of my conversation with the reporter centered on our need to step back from the numbers, at least for now, and celebrate the positive choice being made by many families to both continue and join for the first time this wonderful faith based partnership called Owensboro Catholic Schools. We exist, and gain much strength, because of that choice being made by each of our families. The sacrifice being made in an environment where that choice has a price tag called tuition, is awe inspiring and absolutely worthy of celebration. May God shower His blessings and grace on our families through their continued sacrifice.
Certainly in the days and weeks to come, we will spend significant time and effort reviewing and analyzing our enrollment. We do not want to just accept that the reason for the decrease in our enrollment is due to the current economic condition. Through evaluation and close scrutiny we can learn much that will aid in our continued effort to sustain a vibrant OCS for generations to come. I encourage you to share your own ideas and insight in this important process.
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
Many times yesterday I was asked how the first day was going. My response to every question was wonderful. I am sure that there were hectic moments, but it was obvious that ‘we” were ready. Thanks and much kudos to our Principals, faculty and staff for making sure that all was in order, appropriate and necessary preparations were successfully implemented, and students and their families were welcomed with open arms. As I went from school to school, it was amazing to witness the outpouring of love, warmth and genuine kindness being displayed by our OCS staff. It was obvious to me that Jesus is the reason we exist.
As you read in the Messenger Inquirer this morning, our first day enrollment for 2009-2010 was 1268. It is somewhat less than the 1313 students we started with on the first day of the 2008-2009 school year. The current economic condition certainly played a part in the decrease. Based on our trend analysis over the summer, we were not surprised by the decrease and worked behind the scene to prepare for it. AS you read in the M&I, much of my conversation with the reporter centered on our need to step back from the numbers, at least for now, and celebrate the positive choice being made by many families to both continue and join for the first time this wonderful faith based partnership called Owensboro Catholic Schools. We exist, and gain much strength, because of that choice being made by each of our families. The sacrifice being made in an environment where that choice has a price tag called tuition, is awe inspiring and absolutely worthy of celebration. May God shower His blessings and grace on our families through their continued sacrifice.
Certainly in the days and weeks to come, we will spend significant time and effort reviewing and analyzing our enrollment. We do not want to just accept that the reason for the decrease in our enrollment is due to the current economic condition. Through evaluation and close scrutiny we can learn much that will aid in our continued effort to sustain a vibrant OCS for generations to come. I encourage you to share your own ideas and insight in this important process.
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
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