SCRIP SUCCE$$ Adds Owensboro Museum of Science and History

SCRIP SUCCE$$ is pleased to announce the Owensboro Museum of Science and History has joined the program, helping families earn 10% toward their tuition reduction.  Perfect for summer activities.

When purchasing a membership, just mention you are an OCS family and they will forward your information to us so we can credit your account.

The Owensboro Museum of Science and History offers a variety of membership options –

·         Basic – single $25

·         Basic – family $40

·         Grandparent - $50

·         Family Plus - $50

·         Contributing - $100

·         Donor - $250

Each membership comes with a variety of added values; and each membership includes admission to over 280 museums nationwide!

Additional details on membership are available at owensboromuseum.com

Elementary 4-6 Campus AR Third Quarter Reward Thursday, March 31st

Students may dress in appropriate shorts along with their beach hats and sunglasses. Since the students will be at the beach party during their recess, they may wear flip flops to school. Students will need to bring in a beach towel to sit on while they eat.
Lunch Schedule: (Since the 5th and 6th grades will be eating later than usually we will purchase a snack to give the students after Mass.)

4A & 4D - 10:30-11:10

4B & 4C - 11:10-11:50

5th Grade - 11:50-12:30

6th Grade - 12:30-1:15

During the Beach Party the students will eat their lunch in the gym and then play beach volleyball or hula hoop. The party will end with frozen treats for everyone which will be eaten outside.

Remember, we do need some parent volunteers to help with the Beach Party. Please join us if you can help.

Becca Greenwell Named First Team All State in Basketball

Congratulations to Becca Greenwell who has been named first team All State for Basketball.

Marlins Swim Team Hosting 'Making Waves to Make a Difference'

The Healthpark Marlin Swim Team is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Mammograms for Life on Saturday, April 16 at the Healthpark.



$25 per person includes 6 hours of pool time,t-shirt and goody bag. Two sessions available from Noon - 6pm or 6pm - midnight.



Concessions, music, a blind auction, cornhole, simming games and relays will be available.



Make a team or come by yourself.



For more information contact Jan Ward at OMHS Healthpark at 688-5433.

4th/5th Grade Academic Team - 3rd Place in Regional Competition

  Congratulations to the 4th/5th Academic Team on placing 3rd in the Regional Competition.

Quick Recall Team - 4th Place Team members include Olivia Bickett, John Henry Booth, Benjamin Conkright, Jacquelyn Gesser, Kelly Hayden, Samuel Hyland, Derek Osborne, Geneva Renshaw, Grant Toler, and Sam Wilson.

Future Problem Solving Team - 3rd place Team members include Benjamin Conkright, MacKenzie Keelin, Hannah Latham, and Sam Wilson.

Individual Written Assessments: Science - Kelly Hayden and Benjamin Conkright - Tied for 4th

Social Studies - Jacquelyn Gesser - 1st Place

Arts & Humanities
Olivia Bickett - 1st Place
Ally Mattingly - 3rd Place
Nick Howard - 5th Place

OCMS Weekly Reminders - March 28-April 1, 2011

Monday, 3/28:

• AR party 7th period for all students who earned their AR points for 3rd quarter!
• Student yearbooks are for sale for $30.00. If you are interested, please return the order form with $30.00 as soon as possible. Additional order forms are available in the office. A limited number of yearbooks are ordered and are sold on a first come basis.

 

Tuesday, 3/29:

• Beta Club meeting from 3:00 to 3:45 for all members. Beta Club officers will meet at 7:40 a.m. in Ms. Cheshire's room before school.
• Student council reps will meet at 7:50 a.m. Please be in the gym or cafeteria and Mrs. McCormick will come and get you.

 

Wednesday, 3/30:
"BUCKS FOR BOULWARE" - Pay a "BUCK" and be out of uniform today! All proceeds will be given to the Boulware Center.

 

 

Thursday, 3/31:

• Mass, 9:00 a.m., Immaculate.
• Last day for OCS pre-registration.

 

Friday, 3/25:
No School. We hope that everyone has a restful Spring Break! See you back on April 11.

Director's Corner - Important Message Concerning Pre-Registration for the 2011-2012 Academic Year

As we enter the final week of Pre-Registration, I write to remind all who have not completed and submitted their Pre-Registration materials to do so. Our hope is to use the week of Spring Break to process all submitted Pre-Registration Forms. Following Spring Break, the Leadership Team will utilize the enrollment counts by grade to assess our staffing needs by grade and by school. Having an accurate sense of our projected enrollment is essential to this important and strategic discussion.

Again, if you have not completed and submitted your Pre-Registration materials for the 2011-2012 academic year, it is imperative that you do so today. Please return your completed Pre-Registration Form with the $50 deposit. If you are a Parish Sponsored family, attach your Parish Voucher to the Pre-Registration Form.


If you did not receive the Pre-Registration packet, please call or stop by the Central Office (686.8896) or any OCS site.

Pre-Registration
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

OCS Director

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - March 28-April 1, 2011

Pre-Registration Continues! Turn forms in to any OCS site no later than March 31.

Thursday, March 31- 9:00- Mass- Sr. Mary Timothy's Class

Friday, April 1- NO School

Monday-Friday, April 4-8- SPRING BREAK

Monday, April 11- School Resumes

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - March 28-April 1,2011

Tuesday, March 29-Singing Aces perform at Horizon Place 6:30.




Thursday, March 31 - 9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Hartz's class. Fr. John Kalombo will be celebrating with us. Pre-registration ends.



Friday, April 1 - No School! Enjoy the break with your family. Be safe if you are traveling.

OCMS Cheerleading Coach Position

Owensboro Catholic Middle School is searching for a cheerleading coach. Applicants should be over the age of 21, pass a background check and complete the Diocesan Safe Environment program. Experience in cheerleading ideal.

Contact OCMS at 683.0480 or email mark.woodward@owensborocatholic.org

OCHS Habitat for Humanity Group Begins on Home

Owensboro Catholic High School and Brescia University began building walls on Habitat House #95 on the feast of St. Joseph the Builder, March 19 and will continue working until the house is completed.

Many hands will be needed to complete this house. If you are interested in being part of the building crew, contact Mrs. Howard at Owensboro Catholic High School at 684.3215.

OCHS Concert Band Earns Distinguished Rating at KMEA

Congratulations to the OCHS Concert Band on getting a Distinguished Rating at the KMEA Concert Band Festival on Thursday, March 24 at the Madisonville Community College Glema Mahr Fine Arts Center. The Distinguished Rating is the highest rating a band can receive. The band also received a Distinguished Rating in the Sightreading portion of the evaluation.



Concert Band Members who performed at the Concert Band Festival are: Kevin Thompson, Megan Alvey, Mary Catherine Carter, Allison Schepers, Emily Lorenzen, Morgan Oller, Kelsey Conkright, Emily Wills, Marissa Wilson, Emily Rose, Andrew Riccio, Kyle Alvey, Erin Ballard, Shelby Bennett, Wren Osborne, Nicholas Gray, Jacob Payne, Michael Decker, Reid Wassmer, Cortney Phillips, Jennifer Phillips, Samuel Johnson, Cory Burdette, Dylan McKay, Hunter Steele, Logan Buckman, Eric McBride.



The OCHS Band is led by Ed and Katie Hauser.

Pre-Registration Going on Now!

Pre-Registration is currently going on for the 2011-2012 school year. Pre-registration forms can be submitted at any school site, OCS Central Office or by mail to 1524 W. Parrish Ave., 42301.

OCS Pre-Registration Form

OCS Pre-Registration Information


Reminder - Incoming Kindergarten Families

 

For incoming Kindergarten families the documentation is due to the school site by the start of the school year in August. It is not necessary to have the forms turned in for pre-registration.

This documentation includes baptismal certificate, birth certificate, social security card, medical exam form, eye exam form, dental screening and immunization form.

Financial Aid - Next Deadline

 

Financial Aid is still available for those who qualify. We encourage all families to apply for financial aid. The next round of financial aid deadline is April 1 with notifications to families about May 1.

OCS Financial Aid Information

OCHS Baseball or Softball Admission Passes Available - correction

OCHS season passes for softball or baseball are available for $40. Admittance to all freshmen, JV and varsity home games is included. No tournaments.



These passes can be purchased in the OCHS Athletic Office or at the first game.
 
There was a wording error in previous information.  The passes are available for $40 for Baseball passes and $40 for Softball passes.  We apologize for the misunderstanding.

Grade 5 Storybooks

The 5th grade class wrote storybooks from the rough draft, created storyboards of their stories and created the final version with illustrations and a cover. The students were then videotaped reading their story aloud. Please enjoy.

OCHS Baseball and Softball Admission Passes Available

OCHS season passes for softball and baseball are available for $40. Admittance to all freshmen, JV and varsity home games is included. No tournaments.

These passes can be purchased in the OCHS Athletic Office or at the first game.

OCMS "Bring Green to Wear Green" to Benefit Help Office

OCMS raised funds for the Help Office. Students made a "greenback" donation in order to wear green on St. Patrick's Day. OCMS collected $225.00 for the Help Office.

5th Grade Boys Basketball All Star Team Competes in Local Tournaments

Congratulations to the Boys 5th grade all-star team on their win Boonville March Madness Championship. They have also played in other tournaments in our area.

Members of the team are: JD Marshall, Jacob Fogle, Hayden Riney, Max Reid, Samuel Hyland, Jonah McCormack, George Kurtz, John Thomas Hayden, Luke Hayden, Garrison Mayfield, Spencer Millay, Patrick Schepers.

The team is coached by Phil Riney and Brian Reid.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - March 21-25, 2011

Monday, 3/21:

• 4th quarter begins
• Beta Club meeting to count and sort Green Fundraiser collection. Please have a ride here by 4:15.
• Pre-registration continues. Turn forms in to any OCS site no later than March 31.
• Students yearbooks are for sale for $30.00. If you are interested, please return the form with $30.00 as soon as possible. Additional order forms are available in the office. A limited number of yearbooks are ordered and are sold on a first come basis.

Tuesday, 3/22:
Regular day.

 

Wednesday, 3/23:
Regular day.

 

Thursday, 3/24:

• 7th grade Beta Club induction ceremony at 3:30 in cafeteria. Parents are invited to attend the ceremony.
• No Mass

Friday, 3/25:

• Parish priests give out report cards
• OCHS Scrubs will have their 'Kick Butts' presentation set up for all to see during lunches.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - March 21-25, 2011

This week - March 14-31- Pre-Registration Continues! Turn forms in to any OCS site no later than March 31.


Thursday, March 24
No Mass
Friday, March 25-
2nd Grade Prayer Day
Free Dress Day- Last Friday of the Month
Report Cards Go Home

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders March 21-25, 2011

Tuesday, March 22

• Singing Aces perform at the Carmel Home 6:00.

 

Thursday, March 24

• 9:00 Prayer Service planned by Mrs. Hardesty's class.
• 5th Grade Prayer Day. Please pray for our 5th grade on this special day.

 

Friday, March 25

• Non-Uniform Day for students with coupons.
• Report cards go home!

Fifth Disease Information

Fifth disease (also called parvovirus B19 infection) is a mild, common illness caused by the Human parvovirus B19. Rash is the most common symptom. Fifty to 80% of adults have had fifth disease and will not get it again (are immune). Outbreaks of fifth disease frequently occur in schools.

The Fifth Disease has occured with a few students. Due to the nature of Fifth's disease, it is something that will just have to run its course. It is generally a harmless virus that shows either vague symptoms or no symptoms at all until a rash appears 4 days to 21 days after exposure.

Green River Health Department Letter

Symptoms
Rash; possibly a low-grade fever or sore throat. The characteristic rash causes an intense redness of the cheeks ("slapped cheek" appearance) in children. The rash often begins on the cheeks and is later found on the arms, upper body, buttocks, and legs; it has a very fine, lacy, pink appearance. In general, the rash on the face will fade within 4 days. The rash on the rest of the body usually fades within 3-7 days.
Spread
When a person with fifth disease coughs or sneezes tiny droplets with parvovirus B19 into the air and another person breathes them in. People can also get infected from touching these secretions and then touching their mouth, eyes, or nose.

Treatment and Prevention There is no treatment.
1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm running water after touching secretions from the nose or mouth. Thorough handwashing is the best way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

2. Dispose of used tissues.

3. Pregnant women or children who have weakened immune systems, sickle cell anemia, or other blood disorders should call their healthcare provider if they have been exposed to someone with fifth disease.

Director’s Corner - QPR Suicide Prevention Information and Local Community Forum

In a recent Director’s Corner, I informed you that along with our sponsoring Parishes and the Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition, we would be offering QRP (Question – Persuade – Refer) training opportunities. QPR provides positive intervention techniques to help attendees recognize and respond positively to someone exhibiting suicide warning signs and behaviors. Please note that a training date has been added at St. Pius X on Thursday, April 14th beginning at 5:30 PM. I encourage all to find the time to attend one of these training sessions.



• Monday, March 21 at Our Lady of Lourdes – 6:30 to 8:30 PM

• Wednesday, March 23 at Sts. Joseph and Paul – 6:00 to 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, March 23 at St. Mary Magdalene – 6:30 to 8:30 PM

• Thursday, April 14 at St. Pius X – 5:30 to 7:30 PM

• Monday, April 18 at Immaculate – 6:30 to 8:30 PM



Please mark your calendar for a program sponsored by the Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition and Owensboro Medical Health Systems on Bullying, Suicide and Depression. For additional information, please click on the link for additional information.



Bullying, Suicide and Depression



April 28, 2011, 6pm-8pm, Parents, Families and Community Forum

April 29, 2011, 8:30am-2pm, Community & Professional Workshop

Sponsored by:

Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition, Inc. & Owensboro Medical Health Systems



LOCATION: Owensboro Christian Church Community Room, Entrance E, 2818 New Hartford Road, Owensboro



April 28 (Thursday): For the COMMUNITY, especially PARENTS/GUARDIANS!

6:00pm-6:30pm Registration

6:30 pm-7:15pm Dr. McCray Ashby:

"Our Youth at Risk: A Community Approach"

7:15pm-8:00pm Rochelle Sides:

"A Personal Journey: How to Advocate for Our Kids"


April 29 (Friday): For the COMMUNITY, especially Professionals & School Faculty/Staff!

8:30am-9am Registration & coffee/donuts

9am-10:15am Dr. McCray Ashby:

"Depression in Children and Adolescents"



"Every addiction has economic consequences." Christopher M. Jones, Pharm.D., MPH, CSPI LCDR, U.S. Public Health Service Senior Public Health Advisor White House Office of National Drug Control Policy



Gary W. Hall, Senior Director, RiverValley Behavioral Health Regional Prevention Center

P.O. Box 1637, Owensboro, KY 42302-1637

Office - (270) 689-6592, Pat Andrews, Office Manager - (270) 689-6563, FAX -(270) 689-6677

Toll Free (in Green River Region) (866) 213-8739



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

OCMS BETA Club Recycling Project

Owensboro Catholic Middle School will be starting a new school-wide service/recycling project on Monday, April 11th. Coke product bottle caps will be collected to earn points toward purchasing items for the school. Bottle caps will be sent for recycling and transformed into park benches.

We will also be collecting bottle caps from any kind of plastic bottle, however they cannot have any kind of metal in them, unless it is only a thin foil lining.
The Bishop Medley Chapter of Junior Beta Club at OCMS will be helping to facilitate this project. Thanks to Ms. Judy Patton for helping facilitate the entering of the Coke Rewards Codes.

Elementary Girls Volleyball League Schedule

The Elementary girls volleyball league has been scheduled. First games are the weekend of March 26-27. All games will be played at the Elementary K-3 Campus gymnasium.

OCMS Academic Team – State Results

OCMS Quick Recall team finished in the top 24 in State this past weekend. Team members include: Logan Brown, Margie Ebelhar, Evan Cristodoudulou, Adney Rakotoniaina, Jack Padgett, Sam Booth, Meredith Bickett, Madeline Rafferty, Leslie Kuntz, Matthew Caldwell.

The following students placed in the Arts & Humanities assessment:

Meredith Bickett - 5th place

Audrey Wright - 7th place

Coaches include: Mrs. Margie Ebelhar and Mrs. Julie Renshaw

Jr. Future Problem Solving Team – 5th Place in State Governor’s Cup

The Junior Future Problem Solving team from OCES 4-6 Campus placed 5th place in the state Governors Cup competition.

The subject was water quality.

The group includes: Allison Ford, Claire Hagan, Alison Kuntz, Benjamin Conkright

OCHS Community Problem Solving Team R-OK? - KY State Grand Champions; FPS Team - 8th Place in State

OCHS Community Problem Solving Team has been named the Kentucky State Grand Champion.

The mission of this group is stated on their facebook fan page is: The Owensboro Catholic Community Problem Solving team will work towards moving Kentucky's #1 sports town into the green age by increasing the availability of recycling opportunities in schools and city and county parks in order to reduce waste in the city of Owensboro.

OCHS Community Problem Solving Team includes:
Marty Crowe, Andrew Riccio, Alex Riccio, Tyler Farmer, Kelsey Conkright, Meghan Alvey, Ann-Claude Rakotoniaina, Michael Crowe, Allen Rakotoniaina

OCHS FPS team - 8th place finish in state Megan Alvey, Kelsey Conkright, Michael Crowe, Allen Rakotoniaina, Ann-Claude Rakotoniaina, Alex Riccio

The groups are led by Lorraine Riccio and Susie Alvey

Article in today's Messenger-Inquirer

OCMS Weekly Reminders - March 14-18, 2011

Monday, 3/14:

• Pre-registration Begins! Turn forms in to any OCS site no later than March 31.
• Students yearbooks are for sale for $30.00. If you are interested, please return the form with $30.00 as soon as possible. Additional order forms are available in the office. A limited number of yearbooks are ordered and are sold on a first come basis.

 

Tuesday, 3/15:

• KUNA delegates will be meeting tomorrow for the final debate. Since this is the final debate, it is extremely important that you be on time in the cafeteria and gym no later than 7:40. All permission forms are due tomorrow.
• Youth Summit students will have a free dress day today. No shorts other than uniform shorts may be worn.

 

Wednesday, 3/16:
Regular day.

 

 

Thursday, 3/16:

• Beta Club officers meeting will be at 7:40 a.m. in Ms. Cheshire's room.
• Mass, 9:00 a.m., Immaculate.
• "Bring Green to Wear Green"!! Bring a $1.00 or more to wear green on this day. Students MUST wear uniform bottoms. Proceeds benefit the Help Office.
• Last day for AR tests for 3rd quarter.

 

Friday, 3/17:
Regular day

 

 

 

QPR – Suicide Prevention Training

In a recent mailing, OCS sponsoring Parishes and the Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition, QRP (Question – Persuade – Refer) training opportunities will be offered. QPR provides positive intervention techniques to help attendees recognize and respond positively to someone exhibiting suicide warning signs and behaviors. Goals of QPR Training are:
• Enhance awareness of prevalence and risk factors for suicide

• Discuss the myths and facts about suicide

• Discuss the warning signs of suicidal thinking and behavior

• Teach three basic intervention skills that can help avert the tragedy of suicide



Scheduled dates and times:

• Monday, March 21 at Our Lady of Lourdes – 6:30 to 8:30 PM

• Wednesday, March 23 at Sts. Joseph and Paul – 6:00 to 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, March 23 at St. Mary Magdalene – 6:30 to 8:30 PM

• Monday, April 18 at Immaculate – 6:30 to 8:30 PM



As other training dates are scheduled, you will be notified of them thru In The Loop and your parish bulletin.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - March 14-19, 2011

Monday, March 14- Pre-Registration Begins! Turn forms in to any OCS site no later than March 31.


Tuesday, March 15- Market Day Orders Due, order online http://www.marketday.com/ by 11 pm CDT.

Thursday, March 17- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Taylor's Class

Friday, March 18- 2nd Grade Field Trip to RiverPark

Saturday, March 19- 10:00-11:00-Pick Up Market Day Orders at the Elementary K-3 Campus

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - March 14-18, 2011

Monday, March 14-Junior FPS Team competes in Individual FPS State Competition in Lexington. Good Luck Benjamin Conkright, Claire Hagan, Allie Ford, and Allie Kuntz!

Tuesday, March 15

• Market Day Orders Due! There's still time to order Market Day and receive a FREE Salt for all Seasoning and a Pork Tenderloin with qualifying purchase from the March Order Guide. Every purchase you make helps us reach our goal! Order online at wwwmarketday.com until 11 PM CDT.
• 4th & 5th Grade FPS Team competes in the Regional Competition at Burns.

Wednesday, March 16- 4th & 5th Grade Academic Team Practice. Focus Groups meet until 3:30. Only Quick Recall Members stay until 5:00.

Thursday, March 17 - 9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Glenn's class. Fr. Mark Buckner will be celebrating with us.

Friday, March 18

• Spirit Day!
• The end of the quarter.

Saturday, March 19

• Market Day Pickup 10-11 am at the Elementary K-3 Campus
• Please keep our 4th & 5th Grade Academic Team in your prayers as they compete in the Regional Academic Team Competition at Burns.

 

Pre-Registration : Finanacial Aid : Parish Vouchers

Pre-registration forms for the 2011-2012 school year have been mailed. Watch for it in the mail early next week. If you have any questions, please call the Central Office at 686.8896.

Forms may be mailed in, turned into any school site or at the Central Office.



Families who applied for financial aid will receive a letter from OCS next week

For families who will be parish-sponsored for the 2011-2012 school year, parish vouchers must be attached to your pre-registration form. Please check with your parish office.

OCHS Girls Basketball Play in State Tournament - Thursday, March 10

 The Lady Aces will play Clay County in the Sweet 16 State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 10 at 8 pm (CST) in Diddle Arena in Bowling Green.

We welcome all students, alumni and families to cheer on the Lady Aces!Tickets will be available in the OCHS Athletic office until 3:30 pm. All tickets are general admission and are $8 each.

Other seating is available for $11 or $16 by calling the Diddle Box Office at 270.745.5222.

Can't make the Sweet 16 Girls Basketball games? Go to http://www.khsaa.tv/ to view LIVE online coverage and photos from the 2011 Houchens' Industries/KHSAA Sweet 16® Tournament.

Quarterly updates will be available on www.twitter.com/ocsaces 

Sweet 16 Girls Basketball Tournament Brackets

'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren' Program

Date: Thursday March 31, 2011

Time: 5:30 pm —7:00 pm

Location: O.M.S. South/5-6 Center (Corner of Scherm and S. Griffith Ave)


‘Kids with an Attitude’
Diana Rumage and Summer Bell
Prevention Coordinator-OPS Schools
For more information, contact Tonya Barr at 686-1159

OCHS Students Participate in Symphony Performance

Many thanks to OCHS sophomores, Michael Goedde and Rebecca Goetz who participated in the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Saturday night.



They performed a Spike Jones Band number. Michael played the duck call and the vacuum cleaner and Rebecca played the rubber chicken and the balloons.



They told the audience they were from Catholic High and were so cooperative and very good examples of the kind of student who attends OCHS. Nice job Michael and Rebecca!

OCMS Beta Club’s “Green” Fundraiser

When:  Monday, March 14th - Friday, March 18th

OCMS Beta Club will be collecting: Old cell phones, ink jet cartridges, laser jet cartridges, digital cameras, digital video cameras, iPod/mp3 players, gaming systems, and laptop/notebook computers, GPS Devices, Radar Detectors, and E-Book Readers, iPads /Tablets, MiFi’s, and Graphing Calculators



Please DO NOT bring in chargers, toner tanks, or other accessories as these cannot be recycled at this time.



These items will be sent off to be recycled to EPA standards to raise funds for Beta Club’s future service projects.

Elementary Basketball League

The Elementary girls and boys basketball leagues have finished. We thank the coaches, players and families who all contributed for a great season.
Below are the teams who placed 1st in the season and tournaments:
3rd/4th Grade Boys:

Season champion – Coach Kevin Stelmach, Zach Cecil, Carson Conner, Cody Stelmach, Dylan Durbin, Sam Wilson, Jude Neal, Max Hein, Noah Edelen

Tournament champion – Coach Phil Riney, Andrew Riney, Ryan Thomson, Griffin Rudy, Dalton Baisden-Wade, Tim Settles, Matthew Gravvis, Louis Brock


5th/6th Grade Boys:

Season champions (3 way tie) –

Coach Jim Hartz, Hayden Hartz, Michael Hampel, Brendan Higgins, John Henry Booth, Spencer Millay, Nick Howard, Alex Ronning, Matthew Newton

Coach Mike Weafer, Luke Hayden, Carson Lee, Jacob Fogle, David Weafer, Michael Howard, Chandler Coppage, Preston Miller, Shea Carwile

Coach Brian Reid, Max Reid, Joseph Kuntz, JT Hayden, George Kurtz, Nolan Lowe, Logan Elder, Nick Clark, Dylan Wathen

Tournament champion – Coach Mike Weafer, Luke Hayden, Carson Lee, Jacob Fogle, David Weafer, Michael Howard, Chandler Coppage, Preston Miller, Shea Carwile



3rd/4th Grade Girls:

Season champions – Coach Tiffany Ridge, Mackenzie Keelin, Sydney Smith, Mary Clare Mills, Jade Flaherty, Maggie Hayden, Taylor Dukate, Isabelle Wright, Elizabeth Ford, Leona Abshier

Tournament champions – Coach Cara Harvey, Caroline Head, Sara Beth Clemens, Grace Goedde, Madelyn Lyon, Riley Miller, Anna Lee Meyer, Spencer Harvey, Randchelle Johnson



5th/6th Grade Girls:

Season and Tournament Champions – Coach John Fullenwider, Alli Thompson, Lucy Wright, Kennedy Hamilton, Casey Carmon, Bryann Booth, Mary Kate Fullenwider, Allison Kuntz

OCHS Boys Basketball Players Named All Region

Congratulations to Leo O’Nan on being named to the All Region 1st team and Jonathan Higdon was named Honorable Mention.

R-OK? Interview on WBKR FM 92.5

R-OK? Interview on WBKR FM 92.5

Listen to representatives from the OCHS Community Solving Team discuss their recycling efforts.

Director’s Corner - OCS Receives 'Innovation in Education' Award

Each year the Today’s Catholic Teacher magazine awards 12 Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Awards. Through the magazine they request that Catholic schools submit nomination materials for awards showing innovations in the following categories:
• Marketing Your Catholic Schools

• Restructuring or Merging Schools

• Promoting Catholic Identity

• Curriculum and Instruction

• Technology Integration

• Total Community Involvement
Through the efforts of the OCS Central Office, nomination materials were gathered and submitted for the areas of Marketing Your Catholic Schools and Restructuring or Merging Schools.

In a letter dated, January 6, 2011, we were informed that Owensboro Catholic Schools had been selected as one of the 12 recipients of the 2010-2011 Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Award from Today’s Catholic Teacher. Our award was made due to our efforts in the area of Innovative Projects in Marketing Owensboro Catholic Schools. The award will be presented at a banquet on the evening of Wednesday, April 27th at Broussard’s Restaurant in New Orleans, LA during the National Catholic Education Conference. Please join me in saying congratulations and a “job well done” to Keith Osborne and Karen Gross for this incredible and well deserved national recognition.
To read about the 12 recipients of the 2010-2011 Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Award, please click on the link provided. Owensboro Catholic Schools is highlighted on page 10.

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

OCMS Weekly Reminders - March 7-11, 2011

Monday, 3/7:

• Regular day
• Students yearbooks are for sale for $30.00. Order forms were given out two weeks ago. If you are interested, please return the form with $30.00 as soon as possible. Additional order forms are available in the office. A limited number of yearbooks are ordered and are sold on a first come basis.
• Last day for AR tests will be Thursday, March 17.

Tuesday, 3/8:

• Beta Club offficers will meet right after school in Ms. Cheshire's room. Have a ride here by 3:45 to pick you up.
• KUNA meeting at 7:40 a.m. Please be in the cafeteria or gym on time. 

Wednesday, 3/9:

• Ash Wednesday Mass, 9:00 a.m., Immaculate

Thursday, 3/10:

• Yearbook meeting will be from 3:00 to 4:00.
• Community problem solving will meet from 3:00 to 4:00

Friday, 3/11:

• Regular day

Girls Basketball State Tournament Tickets

Tickets for Thursday first round state tournament game at WKU will be on sale in the OCHS Athletic office on:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 am - 3:30 pm each day.

Tickets are $8 each. These are general admission tickets for sections 106-107-206.
Other seating is available for $11 or $16 by calling the Diddle Box Office at 270.745.5222.

Basketball Lady Aces Region Championship T-shirts Order

The Owensboro Catholic Lady Aces are selling REGION CHAMP tee shirts for one day only.

Shirt Description: Color - Green only, Short Sleeve only, $10 each.



Make all checks out to Owensboro Catholic Lady Aces.



Coach Robertson and Coach Goetz will take order information on Monday 7:30 a.m. and at all OCHS lunches in the cafeteria.



All order information must be final by Monday, March 7 at 3 p.m. Order forms may also be submitted to the OCHS office by 3 PM.
This sale is on Monday March 7, 2011 only by 3 pm.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - March 7-12, 2011

Wednesday, March 9- 9:00- Mass- Ash Wednesday- Mrs. Montgomery's Class will celebrate mass.


No mass on Thursday this week.
Thursdday, March 10- 9:00- Sacrament of Reconciliation for 2nd and 3rd Grade

Thursday, March 10- 6:00-7:00- An Open House will be held at the Elementary K-3 Campus and the Elementary 4-6 Campus for all current and prospective families on Thursday, March 10 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Information about daily faith formation, curriculum, and extracurricular activities and the athletic programs will be available, as well as a chance to meet the teachers and staff. Be sure to attend!

Lady Aces Basketball Win Region Title, Advance to State Sweet 16

The Basketball Lady Aces defeated Grayson County 64-50 to capture the Regional Title.  They now advance to the Sweet 16 State Tournament.

Congratulations to Becca Greenwell, Mary Kate Clemens, Leah Greathouse and Lauryn Yevincy for being named to the All Tournament team.

The State Sweet 16 tournament begins on Thursday, March 10 in Bowling Green.  The  Lady Aces will play Clay County on Thursday at 8 pm. 

Lady Aces Basketball Players and Coach Earn Regional Honors

Congratulations to Becca Greenwell for being named the 3rd Region Players of the Year.

Mary Kate Clemens was named to the All 3rd-Region 2nd Team

Coach Ray Zuberer was named the All 3rd Region Coach of the Year.

Way to go Lady Aces Basketball!

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - March 7-12, 2011

Wednesday, March 9

• 9:00 Ash Wednesday Mass planned by Mrs. Luttrell's Class. Fr. John Meredith will be celebrating with us. Loose Change Drive begins with all proceeds going to the Help Office.
• 4th & 5th Grade Academic Team Practice. Focus Groups meet until 3:30. Only Quick Recall Members stay until 5:00

 

Thursday, March 10

• 5th Grade Band Presentation 8:30.
• Open House 6:00-7:00. If you know of anyone interested in our school for next year, please encourage them to attend the Open House. 

Friday, March 11

• Spirit Day! 

Saturday, March 12

• Please keep our Jr. FPS team in your prayers this weekend and Monday as they compete in the State Academic Competition in Lexington.
• Good Luck to Benjamin Conkright, Allie Ford, Claire Hagan and Allie Kuntz!!

 

OCMS Student Advances to State Geography Bee

Congratulations to Alex Brown, who has qualified to represent Owensboro Catholic Middle School at the State level National Geography Bee. It will be held on April 1, 2011, at Western Kentucky University.
Alex is in 8th grade at OCMS.

Elementary Yearbook Order Forms

Elementary yearbook order forms are available for the 2010-2011 school year. The yearbook will include grades K-6. The yearbook is in full color for just $15.

Don’t miss out to have this special keepsake for years to come.

Due date is March 25.

Soles 4 Souls – National Honor Society Shoe Drive

The OCHS National Honor Society is sponsoring a Soles 4 Souls Shoe Drive this week, Monday, March 7th- Friday, March 11th.

Donate gently used shoes to Room 206 or drop off in the main office. Tie the shoes together or wrap in a big rubber band to keep them together.

All sizes of male and female shoes are needed.

Inside Sale at St. Martin

St. Martin church will host an 'inside sale' on Saturday, March 5 from 7 am - Noon.  St. Martin church is located on Highway 81.

OCHS Students to Participate in Community Campus

 The following OCHS students will participate in the Community Campus

STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math): Amanda Gross, Brian Gross and Kali Paul

Theatre Arts: Joel Ciaccio

OCHS Senior Conversation with Bishop Medley

Bishop Medley met with the OCHS Senior Class to have a conversation about whatever topics the students wanted to discuss. The class really enjoyed the event and we thank Bishop Medley for meeting with them personally!

Lady Aces Basketball Advance to Regional Title Game

The Lady Aces defeated Muhlenberg County and now advance to the Regional Title Game. The Lady Aces will play Grayson County on Saturday, March 5 at 7 pm at the Sportscenter.

Tickets will be available on Friday from 8 am - 3:30 pm in the OCHS Athletic Office. Tickets are $6 each.

OCHS Habitat For Humanity Affiliation

Catholic School Students Help An Applicant Family Build Their New Home
During a fund-raising planning session for a Habitat for Humanity house build to take place in March at 2314 W. Ninth St., Owensboro-Daviess County Habitat for Humanity Virginia Braswell prayed with leaders of Habitat for Humanity groups from Brescia University and Owensboro Catholic High School in Brescia’s Student Center February 23.

The Catholic school and university students have indicated they will volunteer for that build, the Owensboro-Daviess County Habitat for Humanity’s 96th house.

Incredible Colon Inflatable Display

Date: March 8, 2011
Location Towne Square Mall
Display Open: 11am - 4pm

Live remote with WBKR from 2pm - 4pm
Participants will be able to take a "stroll" through the Incredible Colon. This educational event will allow individuals to see a "healthy colon", learn the importance of screening and recieve nutritional information.
Colon Cancer Screening SAVES Lives

OCHS Boys Basketball Players Named to All District Team

Congratulations to the following OCHS Boys Basketball players named to the All District team, based on regular season play - Jonathon Higdon and Leo O'Nan.




The Basketball Aces finished their season in the first round of the district tournament.

OCMS BETA Club Members Attend State Convention

The Bishop Medley Chapter of Junior Beta Club at OCMS attended Kentucky State Junior Beta Convention in Louisville Thursday, February 24th and Friday, February 25th. This was the first time OCMS has been represented at this event.

Fourteen club members attended, and they participated in many of the competitions. The students worked really hard preparing and did a great job of putting OCMS on the Beta Club map!

Those attending were: Alex Hayden, Meredith Bickett, Gabby Hoffman, Lesley Harney, Cecelia Crowe, Mary Eichholz, Emily Hoesli, Alex Wink, Hannah Hagan, Kelsey Settles, Morgan Thomas, Leslie Kuntz, George Bittel and Madeline Rafferty

The faculty sponsor is Ms. Mary Cheshire.

4th/5th Grade Academic Team - District Champions

Congratulations to the 4th/5th Grade Academic Team on capturing the District Title. They now advance to the Regional competition in March.


Math: 2nd Place -John Henry Booth, 3rd Place - George Kurtz

Science: 1st Place - Kelly Hayden, 2nd Place - Benjamin Conkright

Social Studies: 2nd Place -Jacquelyn Gesser, 3rd Place - Derek Osborne

Language Arts: 2nd Place -Olivia Bickett

Arts & Humanities: 1st Place - Olivia Bickett, 3rd Place Nick Howard, 5th Place - Ally Mattingly



Future Problem Solving Team: 1st Place Team includes: Benjamin Conkright, Sam Wilson, Mackenzie Keelin, Hannah Latham, Cambron Johnson (alternate).



Quick Recall: 2nd Place Team includes: Derek Osborne, Jacquelyn Gesser, Samuel Hyland, Geneva Renshaw, Kelly Hayden, Benjamin Conkright, Sam Wilson, Grant Toler, Olivia Bickett, John Henry Booth.



Hume Sportsmanship Award: Owensboro Catholic 4-6 Campus.

Acette Dance Team - 2nd Place State in Open Division for Small Varsity

Congratulations to the Acette Dance team on their 2nd Place finish in the Open Division for the Small Varisty at the state competition.

Members of the team include: Lauren Zambrano, Emily Paul, Kyra Vanover, Emily Mitchell, Rachel Wheatley, Rachel Tigue, Caitlin Higgins, Julie Danhauer, Lindsey Whitehouse, Stephanie Wall, Morgan McCubbins, Christina Boarman, Lauren Grossman, Simmie McCormack and Kristen Orth

The team is coached by Mrs. Lisa Higdon

OCHS Swimmers Place in State Meet

Congratulations to the following swimmers who placed in the events in the state meet!

Boys 200 free relay swim win 7th on state. The relay team includes Nic Drury, Michael Polio, Justin Mahoney and Sam Hall.

200 yard Medley Relay finished 17th - Nic Drury, Sam Hall, Justin Mahoney, Michael Polio.
200 Freestyle: Michael Polio finished 13th.
200 IM: Sam Hall finished 29th
100 Freestyle: Michael Polio finished 14th

Nic Drury: broke the 50 free record 23.02 that stood for more than 20 years

Overall team standing: the OCHS boys team finished 18th with 31pts.

Incredible Colon Inflatable Display

Date: March 8, 2011

Location Towne Square Mall

Display Open: 11am - 4pm

Live remote with WBKR from 2pm - 4pm

Participants will be able to take a "stroll" through the Incredible Colon. This educational event will allow individuals to see a "healthy colon", learn the importance of screening and recieve nutritional information.

Colon Cancer Screening SAVES Lives!