Director's Corner - Various Updates

Another snow day! I apologize again for the late OneCallNow notification last evening informing you that school would be closed today. I decided that the information was important and you would want to know as soon as I heard from DCPS. Earlier this morning, the snow was so beautiful with such big flakes falling from heaven. I certainly hope that our students enjoy another chance to make snow men, build snow forts, and go sledding. God bless them in their play and keep them safe.

Let me use this opportunity to update you on a number of topics.

Bishop-Elect Medley’s Ordination – No School
Several weeks ago the decision was made to close Owensboro Catholic Schools on Wednesday, February 10th for the Ordination of Bishop-Elect Medley as the 4th Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro. In my OneCallNow notification last evening I reminded you of that. Certainly, all are encouraged to attend. I ask that all OCS students who are able to attend wear their school uniform. For information concerning ways to watch the ordination via television or the internet, please refer to the Diocese of Owensboro website. May God’s blessing be with Bishop-Elect Medley as he accepts his new role as our shepherd!

School Calendar Issue
In my OneCallNow notification last evening, I referenced the possibility that given additional closures due to snow this week might cause us to be in session on Monday, February 15th. According to the DCPS calendar, the first five closures require days be added to the end of the calendar. The sixth day missed would require that we be in session on President’s Day. By my count, today is the fourth day missed. At this point, I promise to keep you updated via OneCallNow, In The Loop and school daily announcements. We will know more as we get closer to the end of the week on how the snow conditions will affect school closures.

New Home Raffle Update
I am pleased to report that the Home Raffle ticket sales have been steady since the formal announcement of the raffle in early January. Given that, we still have a long way to go to reach the 3000 raffle ticket plateau. Through the efforts of the Catholic Education Partners and our corporate sponsors, we continually work to expand our sales network. The more we involve in this important work, the better chance we have of achieving the goal of selling 300 raffle tickets and maximizing our profit. We need your help in expanding that base by agreeing to help sell Home Raffle Tickets. I invite all interested to attend a reception and information session on Monday, February 15th at 7:00 PM in the OCS Education Council Room (next to SCRIP SUCCE$$ at Central Office). A detailed update on the progress of the ticket sales and the home construction will be provided. Certainly, raffle tickets will be available for purchase. In the weeks leading up to April 10th, we need your insight and creativity. The potential outcome, providing a foundation for Catholic Education, is proofing to be an easy sell and is worth any and all effort. Please call Central Office at 686-8896 to let us know that you will be able to join us on the 15th. I especially thank all who have already stepped forward to both sell and purchase Home Raffle Tickets.

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! See you on February 10th at the SportsCenter!

Ken R. Rasp

OCS Director