Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week June 1-5

Monday, June 1
Sixth Grade Career Test.
9:00 5th Grade Bowling with DARE.
DARE Graduation 1:00 in the gym.

Wednesday, June 3
Grade 5 Prayer Day
CSW shirts may be worn.

Friday, June 5
9:00 am Mass and Sixth Grade Completion Ceremony. Fr. John Meredith will be celebrating with us. A reception will follow Mass for the sixth grade students their family members.
12:30 Talent Show in the gym.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus June 1-5

Monday, June 1- Drive In Movie Day (Students may bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on.)

Wednesday, June 3- FIELD DAY (K and 1st: 8:30-10:30; 2nd and 3rd: 11:00-1:00)- FIELD DAY IS A FREE DRESS DAY

Thursday, June 4- 9:00- Closing MassJune 5- Last Day/Awards Ceremony at 11:30

Friday, June 5 we will have an Awards Ceremony at 11:30 in the Hayden Gym. Students will receive recognition and awards for Accelerated Reader Milestones of 50, 100, 200, and 300 Points. Students will be recognized and receive a special award for Perfect Attendance. This year each teacher is also nominating one student per classroom to receive the "Most Christ-Like" Award and Gift. Students will also perform several musical selections. Parents are invited to attend. Students may be checked out after the Assembly to go home.

Basketball Camp to be Held

• Camp Dates – June 8-11 (Monday – Thursday) (Grades 3-9)
• 8:30 am – 11:30 am
• Annunciation Center, located behind the OCS Elementary K-3 Campus
• Cost is $45
o 2nd child from the same family - $30
o 3rd child from the same family - $20
o Please make checks payable to OCHS Boys Basketball

Registration will begin at 8:00 am on the first day of camp. Early registration is encouraged!
For additional information contact Coach Ben Murphy at 314-1740 or via email at ben.murphy@daviess.kyschools.us

Lady Aces Softball - Regional Tournament Game Cancelled for Wednesday, Rescheduled for Thursday

The Regional Tournament Game tonight has been cancelled. The Lady Aces will play Thursday, May 28 at 6 pm.

The tournament is being held at Grayson County.

OCMS Student Competes in Destination Imagination Global Competition

Colton Roberts competed in the Global finals for Destination Imagination. The team placed 8th, the best a Kentucky team has ever placed.

Colton is in 8th grade at OCMS, the son of Chris and Michele Roberts and a member of St. Pius parish.

Executive Committee for OCS Education Council

Congratulations to the following Council members who will serve on the Executive Committee for the 2009-2010 school year. Voting took place at the Education Council meeting last night.

Chair: Laura Naviaux, St. Pius
Vice-Chair: Dan Heckel, Our Lady of Lourdes
Secretary: Debbie Durbin, Precious Blood
Treasurer: Rob Mitchell, St. Augustine

Thank you for your time to serve the Owensboro Catholic Schools.

Elementary Volleyball Camp To Be Held

Summer Volleyball Camp sponsored by OCHS Volleyball Team
6th Grade and under – Boys and Girls
Place: Owensboro Catholic High School
Date: Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee $40.00 (includes camp t-shirt)
Registration will be at the first day of camp

Owensboro Catholic Fast Pitch Softball League Registration Open

The OCL will sponsor a Fast Pitch Softball League, ‘A League of Our Own.’ Registration is open through June 6th for girls age 13 and under as of January 1st.

Visit the website.

Ellen Wright Competes in Equestrian Competitions

Ellen Wright, a junior at OCHS, competed in the Asheville Lions Club Charity Horse Show May 14-17 and had four unanimous wins.

On her horse, A Travelin Man, she earned the titles Junior Exhibitor 3-Gaited Champion and Grand Champion. On Her horse, Kalu's Can't Stopthe Magic, she earned the Champion and Grand Champion Senior Saddleseat Equitation Titles.

OCMS Student Places 3rd in Serra Club Essay Contest

Congratulations to Stephanie Wall, who placed 3rd in the Serra Club Essay Contest. Stephanie read her essay to the Serra Club luncheon on May 22.

The Serra Club mission is to foster, affirm and promote vocations to ministry in the Catholic Church.

OCMS Science Classes Dissect Frogs

The students in Mrs. Jennifer Payne’s Science Classes at Owensboro Catholic Middle School prepared for a frog dissection by learning the proper cuts and where the major organs would be. They paired with another student for the dissection. They had to identify five major organs within the dissected frog.

See more pictures.

Watch a video of the action.

OCMS Art Class

• Over the year, most OCMS students take one quarter of Art Class. Watch a short video highlighting tissue paper art, line art, watercolor art and name shields.
  
  Art is taught by Mr. Phillip Spurlock. Great job!

Lady Aces Softball Advance in Regional Tournament

Congratulations to the Lady Softball Aces on advancing in the Regional Tournament by defeating Butler County.

The Lady Aces now play on Wednesday, May 27 at 6 pm. The tournament is being held at Grayson County.

OCHS Track Team Members Compete at State Meet

Congratulations to the OCHS Track Teams on their showing at the State Meet. The Boys Track Team tied for 13th Place and the Girls Track Team tied for 22nd Place.

The following are those who competed in the State Track Meet.

110 Hurdles – Eric Burcham – 4th Place
Shot Put – Jordan White – 3rd Placed
High Jump – Matt Willis – 3rd Place
Pole Vault
Justin Mahoney – 6th Place
Mitchell Weafer – 9th Place
4x800 Meter Relay – 11th Place – Drew Fulkerson, Chase Kauffeld, Sam Thompson, Paul Lopez
3200 Meter Run – 11th Place – Sam Thompson

Pole Vault – Lauryn Yevincy – 2nd Place
Discus – Corey Millay – 10th Place
High Jump – Stephanie Dooper – 9th Place

Way to go!

OCS Band Members Honored at Concert

At the OCS Spring Band Concert, band members were recognized for their accomplishments and several awards were presented.

All-District Band Members: Rebecca Gross, Andrew Riccio, Marty Crowe, Cory Burdette, Kevin Thompson, Martha Hughes, Brian Gross, Michael Decker, Eric McBride, Nathan Lasley, Megan Alvey, Erin Ballard, Alex Coomes, Kent McCarthy

WKU Honors Band Members: Paul Brown, Melinda Thompson, Kent McCarthy, Adam Wahl

Band Letters: Megan Alvey, Nathan Lasley, Michael Crowe, Morgan Oller, Alex Riccio, Rae Bennett, Jennifer Phillips, Hunter Steele, Dylan McKay, Austin Johnson

Most Improved 6th Grade Band Member: Sam Booth
Outstanding 6th Grade Band Member: Logan Buckman
Most Improved 7th Grade Band Member: Tyler Wilson
Outstanding 7th Grade Band Member: Rebecca Gross
Most Improved 8th Grade Band Member: Hunter Jones
Outstanding 8th Grade Band Member: Kevin Thompson
Outstanding Freshman: Michael Crowe
Outstanding Sophomore: Erin Ballard
Outstanding Junior: Melinda Thompson
Outstanding Senior: Adam Wahl

Honorary Band Member: Brett Ballard
Honorary Band Member: Mark Osborne
Honorary Band Member: Susie Alvey

Drum Major Award: Melinda Thompson
Drum Major Award: Paul Brown

Woodwind Musicianship Award: Erin Ballard
Brass Musicianship Award: JT Wells
Percussion Musicianship Award: Kent McCarthy

110% Award: Adam Wahl
Service Award: Paul Brown

John Philip Sousa Award: Adam Wahl

Senior Plaques: Paul Brown, Austin Johnson, Adam Wahl, Jacob Wood

The OCS Bands are directed by Mr. Ed Hauser with co-director Mrs. Katie Hauser.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week May 26-29

Wednesday, May 27
Community Problem Solving Team leaves for International Competition! Good Luck!
CSW shirts may be worn.
Non-Uniform day for students with birthdays over the summer.
100 Point Club Non-Uniform(Coupons will be sent home.)

Thursday, May 28
9:00 am Mass planned by Mr. Calhouns' class.
Fr. John Vaughan will be celebrating with us.
100 Point Club Non- Uniform.(Coupons will be sent home.)

Friday, May 29
Non-Uniform Day for students who are going to the park.
AR Park 9:00 AM.

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week May 26-29

Thursday, May 28- Mass- Ms. Calvin's Class

OCHS Cafeteria Menu - June 1 - 5

Monday, June 1: Bar-B-Q pork/bun, scalloped or baked potato, pickle/onion, and brownie

Tuesday, June 2: Turkey-Ham-Cheese Sub, spicy fries, carrot/celery, blueberry crisp

Wednesday, June 3: Bar-B-Q chicken bitz, tots, celery/ranch, and Icee

Thursday, June 4: Cheeseburger, fries, baked beans, applesauce (please note menu change)

Friday, June 5: No lunch service, OCHS will dismiss at 11:35 am. (please note change in schedule)

OCHS Softball Lady Aces Win District, Advance to Region

Congratulations to the Softball Lady Aces on their win against Daviess County 2-1 in the District Tournament Title game. The Lady Aces now advance to the Region Tournament, which is scheduled to begin next week.

Congratulations to the following players who were named All District:

Andrea McBride, Erica Pendleton, Morgan Rudy, Brianne James, Martina Riney, Emily Jolly, Meghan Sims

OCHS Baseball Players Named All District

Congratulations to the following Baseball players who were named All District.

Trey Pedley, Cole Sturgeon and Chris Ward


The Baseball Aces finished their season in the District tournament.

OCHS Girls Track Team Finish 3rd in the Region

The OCHS Girls Track team finished 3rd in the Region. Below is a listing of those who placed in the individual events.

100 meters - Julia Klump – 4th Place
200 meters – Julia Klump – 6th Place
400 meters – Stephanie Dooper – 3rd Place

100 hurdles – Kaylee Murphy – 2nd Place
300 hurdles – Kaylee Murphy – 6th Place

4x100 relay – 3rd Place
4x400 relay – 5th Place

High Jump
Stephanie Dooper – 1st Place
Morgan McCubbins – 4th Place

Pole Vault – Lauryn Yevincy – 1st Place

Shot Put – Corey Millay – 1st Place

Discus
Corey Millay – 1st Place
Sarah Houston – 3rd Place

The top two finishers in each event and the 10 best times among nonautomatic qualifiers advance to the State Track Meet to be held at U of L this weekend.

OCHS Boys Track Capture Regional Title

Congratulations to the OCHS Boys Track team on capturing the Region Title! Below is a listing of those who placed in the individual events.

100 meters – Collin Edwards – 6th Place
400 meters – Paul Lopez – 3rd Place
800 meters
Chase Kauffeld - 2nd Place
Clay Settles - 5th Place
1600 meters
Chase Kauffeld – 1st Place
Sam Thompson – 3rd Place
3200 meters
Sam Thompson – 1st Place
Clay Settles – 3rd Place

110 hurdles
Eric Burcham – 1st Place
Ben Franey – 6th Place
300 hurdles – Eric Burcham – 5th Place

4x100 Relay – 5th Place
4x200 Relay – 4th Place
4x400 Relay – 6th Place
4x800 Relay – 2nd Place

High Jump
Matt Willis – 1st Place
Deron Storm – 6th Place

Pole Vault
Justin Mahoney – 1st Place
Mitchell Weafer – 2nd Place

Long Jump
Matt Willis – 2nd Place
Collin Edwards – 4th Place

Triple Jump
Deron Storm – 3rd Place
Will Bickett – 4th Place

Shot Put
Jordan White – 2nd Place
Adam Haynes – 3rd Place

Discus
Adam Haynes – 1st Place
Jordan White – 2nd Place

The top two finishers in each event and the 10 best times among nonautomatic qualifiers advance to the State Track Meet to be held at U of L this weekend.

Brescia Sign Volleyball and Boys Soccer Players

Congratulations to Katie Millay and Chelsea McFarland who signed with Brescia to continue their volleyball and academic studies.

Congratulations to Logan Sloan and Landon Rone who signed with Brescia to continue their soccer and academic studies.

OCHS Students Nominated for M-I Academic All Stars

Congratulations to the following OCHS students who were nominated as Messenger-Inquirer Academic All Stars:
Arts – Paul Brown
English – Paul Brown
Foreign Language – Kristin Miller
Journalism – John McNulty
Math – Al Smith
Science – Al Smith
Social Studies – David Hardy

OCHS Art Show Highlights

The OCHS Art Show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19-20 in the OCHS Small Gym during school hours. The show featured various works from students throughout the school year. This year’s show consisted of large canvas paintings, stained glass windows, drawings and sketching, and some optical art.

Check out a video with highlights of the show. The OCHS Art Teacher is Mr. Eddie Miller. Great job Mr. Miller and students!

For all Art Show items visit the OCS website

OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office Closed on Memorial Day

Just a reminder, the OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday.

We wish all our families a fun and safe Memorial Day.

Boys Head Varsity Golf Coach Needed

OCHS is in search of a Boys Head Varsity Golf Coach.

If you are interested, please contact:
Mr. David Blanford
Owensboro Catholic High School
1524 W. Parrish Ave.
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-684-3215

david.blanford@owensborocatholic.org

Include with letter of interest:
· Resume, including address, phone, and e- mail address
· College transcript
· At least three references
· Any other relevant material

Article in the Louisville Courier Journal - Justin Marks

Be sure to read the lead article in the Sports section of the Courier Journal about Justin Marks, an OCHS graduate and U of L baseball player.

Luke Dickens Earns Runner Up in National March for Life Poster Contest

Congratulations to Luke Dickens who placed runner up in the National March for Life poster contest in the Junior High division. Luke was awarded $100 and his entry was included in the March for Life Annual Report.

Luke, the son of Shane and April Dickens, is a member of Precious Blood parish and a 7th grade student at OCMS.

OCHS Band Boosters - Yard Sale

The OCHS Band Boosters will be holding a Yard Sale on June 19 and 20 in the faculty parking lot (fenced-in area behind OCHS toward the band room door).

The band is accepting donated items from the entire OCS family and drop off of those items will be June 1-5 (Finals Week) in the OCHS Band Room.

Please contact Lorraine Riccio (316-4809 or lorrriccio@aol.com) for more information.

OCHS District Baseball Tournament

9th District Baseball Tournament

All games at Apollo High School

Monday, May 18 – 7:30 pm - #1 Seed Daviess County vs. #4 Seed Owensboro

Tuesday, May 19 – 7:30 pm - #2 Seed Apollo vs. #3 Seed Owensboro Catholic

Wednesday, May 20 – 7:30 pm – 9th District Tournament Championship

OCHS District Softball Tournament

9th District Softball Tournament

All games at Daviess County High School

Monday, May 18 - 5:30 pm - #1 Seed Owensboro Catholic vs. #4 Seed Owensboro

Tuesday, May 19 - 5:30 pm - #2 Seed Daviess County vs. #3 Apollo

Wednesday, May 20 - 5:30 pm - 9th District Tournament Championship

Ticket Prices: Adult $5 Students $3

Coach's Pass good for one only

UniFirst Sponsors JA Programs at the OCHS

For the fourth consecutive school year, UniFirst Corporation partnered with Owensboro Catholic High School (OCHS) for the Junior Achievement (JA) Program, JA Titan. JA Titan, an interactive web-based business simulation, introduces students to critical economics and management decisions.

Through this partnership, UniFirst Corporation provided both the financial and volunteer resources needed to provide the JA Titan program to all four economics classrooms. Throughout the spring semester, UniFirst volunteers paired to team teach the program in all four of the participating classes. During these sessions, volunteers covered topics such as how to develop a management team, how to establish the product price, how to incorporate marketing/research and development strategies, how to increase product demand as well as other important business tools. In each classroom, students were assigned to groups to form companies, who then competed among other student companies in their individual classrooms to see which team could obtain the best performance index percentage. The competition concluded once all teams submitted business reports for 30 simulated business quarters.

UniFirst employees who also served as JA volunteers included: Jaime Bailey, Tanya Burdette, Lori Hayden, Deborah Hoefer, Denise Jarboe, Brandon Lucas, Lisa O’Bryan, David Roberts, David Rudd and Nick Whitesell.

OCHS Cafeteria Menu - May 18 - May 29

Monday, May 18: Sweet & Sour chicken/vegetables, rice, pineapple, rolls, fortune cookie

Tuesday, May 19: Taco/chips or shell, Mexican beans, lettuce & cheese, peach cups

Wednesday, May 20: Cavatini, green beans, apple sauce, roll, fruits

Thursday, May 21: Grilled cheese, pickle spear, tots, veg. medley w/cheese, peanut butter bars

Friday, May 22: Chicken Fajita, corn, salsa, lettuce & cheese, mixed fruit

Monday, May 25 - No School

Tuesday, May 26: Spaghetti/meat sauce, tossed salad, bread sticks, peach cups

Wednesday, May 27: Chicken Bitz, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, apple sauce

Thursday, May 28: Meatball sub, fries, pickle spear, mixed fruit

Friday, May 29: Chicken nuggets, mack & cheese, peas, apple crisp

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week May 18-22

Thursday, May 21
Mass- Mrs. Boehmann's Class

Friday, May 22
AR Picnic at Legion Park

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week May 18-22

Wednesday, May 20
CSW shirts may be worn.

Thursday, May 21
9:00 am Mass planned by Mrs. Marks' class. Fr. Ray Goetz will be celebrating with us.
10:00 am John Edge will be talking with all boys about an up-coming football camp this summer.

Friday, May 22
Non-Uniform Day for students who did not receive any infractions for the month of May.
Last day to take AR tests for the fourth quarter.

Bike Helmet Sale

OMHS in conjunction with the OCS Health Room is selling Bike Helmets. If you are interested in purchasing an ANSI certified bike helmet for your child, please contact the school. Helmets come in a variety of colors and two sizes. The cost is $8.50 per helmet.

OCMS Beta Club Members Attend National Day of Prayer Event

Mark Woodward and Mary Cheshire took the OCMS Beta Club officers to National Day of Prayer at the Courthouse.

The officers are: Stephanie Wall (president), Julia Danhauer (Vice President), Morgan Goetz (Secretary), and Megan Mattingly (Treasurer).

OCMS Track Members Place in State Meet

Congratulations to the following OCMS Track Team members on placing in the State Meet, held this past Saturday.

Collin Carrico – 110 Hurdles – 5th Place
Elizabeth Searcy – 200 Meter Dash – 7th Place

Congratulations to all the Track Team members on a great season. The OCMS Track Team is coached by Jennifer Schultz.

OCS Students Place in Local Art Contests

Owensboro Dance Theatre – Art Poster Contest – “KY Oh KY”
1st place – George Bittel, 6th Grade
2nd place – Adiara Hatchett, 4th Grade
Honorable Mention – Collin Higgins, 6th Grade

Fraternal Order of Eagles Annual Art Contest– “What I Like Best About My Home Town”
Students who place in the local competition are:
4th place – Allison Wright, 4th Grade
5th place – Mary Keaton Clemens, 5th Grade
6th place – Kelsey Settles. 6th Grade
Each of these students was awarded a $50.00 savings bond and will be entered in a nationwide competition with a chance to win $500.

Boys Tennis Team Captures Regional Title, Girls Team Members Advance to State

Congratulations to the Boys Tennis Team on capturing the Regional Title. The team now advances to the state tournament.

Congratulations to the following Girls Team members who also advance to the state tournament:
Maggie Glaser – singles
Kelci and Kara Drury – doubles

The state tournament will be held May 21-23. Good luck!

SCRIP Updates

New Retailer - Mudd's Furniture
SCRIP SUCCE$$ is pleased to announce Mudd’s Furniture has joined the program. With brand names like Broyhill, Flexsteel, Lane and Jamison, and a sales staff with over 50 years combined experience you are sure to find furniture you can relax on, with a name you can trust, all while earning 4% toward your goal.

Their 25,000-square-foot showroom offers a wide variety of living room, bedroom and dining room furniture as well as the largest selection of unique accessories and gifts in the area.




Grads and Dads
The countdown is on for high school graduations! Don’t forget SCRIP has great gifts for your graduate. Everything from gas to food, clothes to music, SCRIP can help you find the perfect gift for that special person on your list, and help you earn more in tuition rebates!

Almost immediately after graduation (especially this year) it will be Father’s Day, so count on SCRIP to have great gift ideas for your dad. Whether he is a reader, runner, rider, weekend warrior, or coach potato, SCRIP has something to fit the need!

OCHS Weekly Cafeteria Menu - May 11 - May 15

Monday, May 11: Chicken nuggets, Broccoli & cheese, Mexican rice, rolls, fresh fruits

Tuesday, May 12: Hot Ham and Cheese, tots, carrot sticks, pears

Wednesday, May 13: Chicken/Bun, fries, peach cup, chocolate chip cookie

Thursday, May 14: Brunch - sausage, bacon & eggs & cheese scramble, biscuit, gravy, baked apples, OJ cups

Friday, May 15: Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, fruits

OCHS Students of the Month – April 2009

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

Freshmen – Katie Brown and Brelin Dixon
Sophomores – Taylor Fogle and Luke Robertson
Juniors – Erica Pendleton and Grant Tichenor
Seniors – Sara Watson and Kevin Thomas

Owensboro Catholic Youth Baseball/Softball League to Attend Louisville Bats Game

The Owensboro Catholic Youth Baseball/Softball League is sponsoring a tripto see the Louisville Bats on Sunday, May 24th.

This trip is for all the kids and parents that participate in the League. Sign-ups are due ASAP.

Please see the attached flyer for details.

OCHS Alumnus, Jacob Aull, on 'Deal or No Deal'

Jacob Aull, an OCHS alumnus, will appear on the syndicated version of 'Deal or No Deal' this week, May 11-May15.

Be sure to watch Jacob!

OCS Spring Band Concert

The OCS Bands will host a Spring Band Concert on Monday, May 18 beginning at 7 pm at the Immaculate Parish Hall.

The concert is free and open to everyone.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Singing Aces Choir at the Carmel Home

In April the Singing Aces Choir performed at the Carmel Home to help celebrate April birthdays. Those residents were also presented a small birthday token.

The Singing Aces Choir members are Brooklyn Reynolds, Casey Carmon, Alyssa Ramsey, Regan Neal, Sarah Brown, Grace Wright, Sydney Sandefur, Holly Logsdon, Lauren Goodwin, Tricia Thompson, Megan McCarthy, Maggie Booth, Nicole Hayden, Allie Ford, Maleia Ward, Allison Wright, Emily Linn, Claire Lewis, Haley Davis, Mikala Riney, Eva Cash, Bridget Stallings, Annie Pfeifer, Mason Robertson, Alex Danhauer, Anna Lopez, Olivia Miller, Jessica Mann, William Bennett


The Singing Aces Choir is directed by Mrs. Virginia Blandford.

Watch the performance

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week May 11-15

Tuesday, May 12
Sixth Grade to OCMS/Third Grade visit the 4-6 Campus.

Wednesday, May 13
CSW shirts may be worn.

Thursday, May 14
9:00 am Mass planned by Ms. Hagan's class.
Fr. Pat Bittel will be celebrating with us.
Fourth Grade Prayer Day!

Friday, May 15
Spirit Day!

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week May 11-15

Tuesday, May 12- 3rd Grade Field Trip to the 4-6 Campus

Thursday, May 14- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Cecil's Kindergarten Class

Free Self Defense for Women and Girls Classes Available

Owensboro Catholic High School and Scott Ingram from the Daviess County Sheriff's Department will be offering "Street-wise Self Defense for Women and Girls" at OCHS every Thursday, at 5:30, beginning May 14, in the OCHS small gym. This free program will last one and a half to two hours and will run for four consecutive Thursday evenings. It is basically a self-defense, awareness, rape-prevention program for women and girls 13 and older and involves hands-on physical activity. Bring a jump rope.

Though individuals are welcome and encouraged to attend by themselves, mothers are especially invited to attend with their daughters. Call the OCHS school office (684-3215) to register by May 12. Please leave your name(s), age, phone, and email address of those attending.

OCHS Summer Office Hours

OCHS summer office hours will be Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 am - 11:30 am and from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm.

The OCHS office will be closed on Fridays.

OCS Boys and Girls Elementary and Middle School Soccer for 2009-2010

On Wednesday, May 13 at 7 pm, an informational meeting will be held for all boys and girls interested in participating in Owensboro Catholic Elementary and Middle School soccer. The meeting will be held at OCHS in Soenneker Hall.

This is open to all students that will enroll in grades 1 through 6 in the 2009-2010 school year.

Contact Durand Engineer at durand.engineer@owensborocatholic.org or Paul David Hayden at paulhayden@allstate.com for more information.

Owensboro Catholic Youth Summer Football Camp

Owensboro Catholic Football Staff will conduct a summer football camp for boys entering 4th grade through 8th grade.

The dates of the camp will be June 16-18, 2009 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at Steele Stadium located off College Drive on Kentucky Wesleyan College campus.

The camp cost is $40 for child 1, $30 for child 2 and any additional child $10 (from a single family) and includes a camp T-shirt.

For questions contact: Hank Harvey 993-9570 or John Edge 570-1026.

Registration forms are available online

Pre-registration is necessary by June 1, 2009

OCMS Earth Day Highlights

On April 22, 2009 several presenters within the Owensboro community presented ways for our students to learn more about the environment and ways to conserve energy as well as industry related to energy.

Those presenting were:

Stacy Ramming Potts- 4-H
Stephanie - OMU-Water Department - Water Conservation
Steve Johnson - Resource Recycling - Importance of Recycling
Sister Amelia - Mount St. Joseph - Stewardship
Scott Heath - Kenergy - Energy Use/Conservation
John Wright - Owensboro Grain - Biodiesel
Ron Rhodes - Fox 7 - Weather
Joe Ford - Importance of Conservation
Barbara Edge - Health Department - Going Green

Jennifer Payne, OCMS Science Department Chair, states, “This was a great way to introduce our students to Environment Science and Engineering and how we call can help our environment.”

Watch video highlights.

Director’s Corner - Race for Education Update

On Friday, May 1st and Monday, May 4th, our students, with great enthusiasm and much fanfare, participated in a Race for Education to support Owensboro Catholic Schools.

The Elementary K-3 Campus students participated in relay races (celebrating the Kentucky Derby) in the gym and then walked the grounds chanting “We Are OC.” Students from the Elementary 4-6 Campus walked the Green Belt at Fisher Park and then participated in relay races. The students at OCMS walked to Shifley Park, around the park on the Green Belt, ate a picnic lunch and then participated in relay races before walking back to school. The students from OCHS spent part of their afternoon walking the circle walking path at Moreland Park.

I would like to share special thanks with our faculty and administrators who organized and then successfully implemented these special and incredibly successful events. Thanks and kudos to our students who so willingly and with much enthusiasm participated in the Race for Education to support their school.

On behalf of the OCS family and the Race Committee, I thank all who so generously supported our students with a donation. I am pleased and excited to inform you that as of this morning (Tuesday, May 5th), the donation amount stands at $69,385.37.

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 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

OCHS Weekly Cafeteria Menu - May 4-8

Monday, May 4: BBQ Pork/bun, pickle/onion, scalloped potatoes, apple crisp

Tuesday, May 5: Taco/shell or chips, corn, Mexican beans, salsa, peach cups

Wednesday, May 6: Double cheeseburger, carrot sticks, spicy fries, blueberry crisp

Thursday, May 7: Chicken bitz, mashed potatoes, green beans, baked apples, roll

Friday, May 8: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, tossed salad, pears, bread sticks

Diocese of Owensboro New Website

Please take a look at the Diocese of Owensboro new website. It is meant to keep you informed of events and news.

Rainbow Mass Highlights

On April 30, Catholic School students from the Diocese of Owensboro gathered for the ‘Rainbow Mass’ at the Sportscenter. Bishop McRaith, along with various parish pastors, were the mass celebrants. The students honored Bishop McRaith as he retires as the Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro.

Watch highlights

OCS Students Place in 4-H District Speech Contest

Several students participated in the District 4-H Speech Contest on Monday evening. Congratulations to the following OCS students who placed in the District competition.

In the 9 year olds
Megan McCarthy – 1st Place
Wes James – 2nd Place

10 year olds
Annabel Moore – 2nd Place

11 year olds
Emily Marshall – 1st Place
Caroline Hayden – 2nd Place

Weekly Reminders - Elementary 4-6 Campus Week May 4-8

Monday, May 4
Family Life Begins!
Progress Reports Go Home.
Teacher Appreciation Week TuesdayPrincipal eats lunch with winners from Race for Education.

Wednesday, May 6
Students may wear their CSW shirts.
6th Grade to Mammoth Cave - we wish them a safe and fun trip.

Thursday, May 7
9:00 am Grandparents' Mass and planned by Mr. Thompson's class.
Fr. Titus will be celebrating with us.
Crowning of Mary will follow Mass planned by Mrs. Thompson and Mrs Hagan.
Grandparents or family member may pick the students up at the school office beginning at 8:15 to go to the Church.
Reception will be in the parish hall.

5th Graders who are interested in band for next year need to turn in your registration form today! Instrument selection at 2:30.

Friday, May 8
Spirit Day!
Grade 6 Prayer Day

Weekly Reminders - Elementary K-3 Campus Week May 4-8

May 4-8- National Teacher and Faculty Appreciation Week (Let your child's teacher(s) and other K-3 Faculty know how much you appreciate them with a short note or email!)

Thursday, May 7
9:00- Mass- Mrs. Potts' Kindergarten Class
May Crowning of Mary immediately following Mass

Studying the Civil War - Grade 5

Mrs. Glenn’s 5th grade Social Studies classes have studied the Civil War and the Reconstruction of the South. They have been working on a scrapbook of the Civil War and are on display in the hallways.

OCS Beginning Band Information

Registration for 6th Grade Beginning Band is currently underway.

All 5th grade students are encouraged to attend the "Instrument Fitting Session" on Thursday, May 7 from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the 4-6 Campus. This is your opportunity to try-out various instruments. We have several school-owned instruments (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion) available for use.

A representative from H&H Music will also be on hand to discuss their rent-to-own plan as well.

A registration form was passed out and mailed home as well--forms are due on May 7.
Please contact Ed Hauser at 685-0566 or ed.hauser@owensborocatholic.org for more information.

Senior Week - May 4-May 8

Senior Week of Recollection dress days:

Monday, May 4 - Favorite TV Show Day
Tuesday, May 5 - Music Genre Day (no band shirts allowed)
Wednesday, May 6 - College T- shirt Day
Thursday, May 7 - Senior Citizen Day
Friday, May 8 - Casual Day for Day of Recollection (be comfortable), Mass 1 pm.

Check the handbook if you have questions.

City-County Track Meet

Congratulations to the following OCHS track team members who placed in the top three in their event at the City-County Track Meet.

Girls
Discus: Corey Millay – 3rd Place
Pole Vault: Lauryn Yevincy – 3rd Place

Boys
110 Hurdles: Eric Burcham – 1st Place
800 Relay: Brad Blincoe, Alex Dotsey, Travis Hagan, Paul Lopez – 2nd Place
Pole Vault: Justin Mahoney – 3rd Place
400 Relay: Will Bickett, Brad Blincoe, Alex Dotsey, Collin Edwards – 3rd Place
High Jump: Matt Willis – 1st Place

OCHS Boys Basketball Coach to be Announced

On Monday, May 4, OCHS will introduce our new boys' head basketball coach at a press conference in the Media Center at 3:30 PM. All are invited to attend.