Elementary Newsletters Posted - October 2011

Elementary K-3 Campus October Newsletter

Elementary 4-6 Campus October Newsletter

Gates Settle, OCHS Principal, Interviewed on 'Around Owensboro'

Gates Settle, OCHS Principal, interview with Mr. Jerry Birge of TW channel 8 'Around Owensboro' will air today, September 30.  The show runs at the top of the hour from 9 am - 6 pm.  Be sure to watch it.

Cafeteria Worker Needed at OCMS

An opening is available inteh OCMS Cafeteria.  Time is 11:45 am - 2:00 pm Monday-Friday.  If you are interested call OCMS at 683.0480 or cafeteria manager, Mary Ann Alvey at 993.8271

OCHS Homecoming Court

Congratulations to the following students who were elected for the Homecoming Court



Freshman Attendants: Pete Day and Cecilia Crowe

Sophomore Attendants: Clark Payne and Joelle Boarman

Junior Attendants: Joey McIntosh and Leah Greathouse

Senior Attendants: Logan Cecil and Emily Woodward

Homecoming King and Queen: Alec Bahnick and Katie Brown

OCHS Girls Golf Capture Regional Title, Players Named All Region

Congratulations Girls golf team who are the Regional champs.



Stacey Schepers and Olivia Cason named All Region based on regular season play.

OCMS 8th Graders to Take Explore Test

OCMS 8th graders will be taking the EXPLORE test on Tuesday, October 4.

More About Academic Testing

Kid’s Run – Promoting Healthier Lifestyles for our Youth!

This free event will be held on Thursday, September 29 at Yellow Creek Park beginning at 5:30 pm

Kindergarten – 1st Grade – 0.5 mile run
2nd and 3rd Grade – 0.75 mile run
4th and 5th Grade – 1.0 mile run

Signups on race day at the park, call 683.3538 for more information

Trophy awards presented to top 3 finishers for boys and girls in each age group, medals to runners placing 4th-10th place. T-shirts for top 30 finishers for boys and girls

Directions to Todd County for Football Game – September 30

The City of Elkton is having their annual Harvestfest on September 29, 30, and October 1st. The whole square will be blocked off for traffic.

Here are some directions if the square is blocked off:

If you are coming from Hopkinsville (U.S. 68-80 E. four lane)

Take the first Elkton that you come to, turn right. When you come into town, you will see a detour sign (at the Shell Station), turn right at the sign. Keep going straight until you come to a street called Sunset Drive. You will turn left onto Sunset Drive and keep going straight until you come to a stop sign, then turn right. The school will be on your right. If you miss the first Elkton exit, go to the stop light and turn right and refer to the Greenville directions. If you go pass the stop light, turn right at the next available Elkton exit and refer to the Russellville directions.

If you are coming from Greenville (State Hwy. 181 S.)

After you go past the stop light and coming into town, you will come to a detour sign, turn left at the sign. Go to the stop sign and turn right. At the next stop sign, go straight. At the next stop sign, turn right. At the next stop sign, turn left and keep going straight until you see the high school on the right.

If you are coming from Russellville (U.S. 68-80 W. four lane)

Take the first Elkton that you come to, turn left. When you come into town, you will see a detour sign (at Haley’s Hardware), turn left at the sign. At the stop sign, turn right. At the next stop sign, turn left and keep going straight until you see the high school on the right. If you miss the first Elkton exit, go to the stop light and turn left and refer to the Greenville directions. If you go pass the stop light, turn left at the next available Elkton exit and refer to the Hopkinsville directions.

If the square is not blocked off, then when you get to the square, follow signs to Hwy. 181 South towards Guthrie and the school will be on your right.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail at carlton.evans@todd.kyschools.us

Reception for Fr. Ed Bradley, OCHS Chaplain, and Dedication of Remodeled Gymnasium

A reception for Fr. Ed Bradley will be held on

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

6 PM

OCHS Large Gymnasium
All our invited to welcome Fr. Ed Bradley back to Owensboro Catholic High School, meet Gates Settle, new OCHS principal, and participate in the dedication of the remodeled large gymnasium.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - September 26-September 30, 2011

Monday, 9/26/11:

Yearbook meeting until 4:00.
Tuesday 9/27/11:
KYA delegates meeting at 7:35 a.m. Be on time in the gym or cafeteria.
Wednesday, 9/28/11:
Beta Club sorting team will meet before school at 7:30 in Mrs. Lamberg's room.
Thursday, 9/29/11:
Sacrament of Reconciliation for 7th and 8th grade.
Beta Club entering team will meet at 7:45 a.m. in the computer lab.

Friday, 9/30/11:
NO SCHOOL. Professional Development for teachers.

Governor Scholar Applications

Applications will be available in the main office starting Thursday September 29 for any current junior interested in applying for the program, held for 5 weeks in the summer.

OCMS 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach Needed

OCMS is searching for a 7th grade boys basketball coach. This person must be over 21 years of age, have knowledge of the game of basketball and should have or be willing to complete safe environment program and all back ground checks.
Applicants may contact Mark Woodward, OCMS Athletic Director at 683.0480 or via email at mark.woodward@owensborocatholic.org

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders September 26-September 30, 2011

Wednesday and Thursday, September 28-29- 3:00-6:00- Parent/Teacher Conferences-Conferences are only 10 minutes, so please be on time for your conference in order to be courteous to everyone!


Thursday, September 29-
NO MASS- 9:00-Rosary Prayer Service
Free Dress Day

Friday, September 30- NO School- Professional Development for Teachers
 
 
 
All students in the OCS System are invited to support the National Life Chain, Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.


Prayer and unity will bring about change. This is an opportunity to have concentrated prayer in over 1450 cities at the same time for an end to abortion.

The designated locations for K-3 students will be in front of Our Lady of Lourdes Daycare on Frederica, 4-6 Campus will be between 22nd and 23rd Street, or at their designated church locations. High school and middle school students have a designated location in front of Owensboro High School or their designated church location, as they wish.

Signs will be available at the Right to Life office on Tamarack Road. For more information contact Jennifer Hamilton at 270-903-6322.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders September 26-30, 2011

Monday, September 26 - Sixth Grade FPS Practice 2:15-4:00. Please bring a snack. Pick up on 22nd Street outside library door. Any sixth grader who would like to learn more about FPS may attend. Thursday, September 29 - Non-Uniform Day. 9:00 Prayer Service planned by Mrs. Gail Thompson's class. Please join us. Friday, September 30 - No School due to teacher in-serivce. Enjoy the long weekend! Sunday, October 2 - Life Chain 2:30-3:30.

Forty-One 7th Grade Students Qualify for Duke Tip

Congratulations to the following Owensboro Catholic Middle School 7th graders who qualified for the Duke Talent Search based on criteria from standardized tests. These students have been invited to take the ACT or SAT in the coming months.

Alyssa Bickett, Margaret Booth, Sarah Brown, William Cason, Chloe Cecil, Coby Daugherty, Ashleigh Deno, Thomas Dotsey, Danielle Durbin, Lauren Flatgard, Allison Ford, Alexa Foster, Hannah Garvin, Lauren Goodwin, Charlie Hall, Hayden Hartz, Adaira Hatchett, Brendan Higgins, Jacob Hyland, Wesley James, Jacob Johnson, Alison Kuntz, Joseph Kuntz, Holly Logsdon, Megan McCarthy, Mary Ann Murphy, Matthew Newton, Micah Norcia, Emily Oakes, Iona Palmer, Molly Payne, Max Rafferty, Alyssa Ramsey, Brooklyn Reynolds, Thomas Self, Alli Thompson, Jacob Thompson, Patricia Thompson, Matthew Tichenor, David Weafer, Grace Wright

Aces Store - New Items

Come see us in the ACES/SCRIP Store - new merchandise!

New T-shirts, flashlight, cowbells and more!

OCHS Baseball Alumni Weekend – September 23-25

Football Game:
Date: Friday September 23, 2011
OCHS vs. Butler County at Steele Stadium at: 7:00


Golf Scramble:
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2011
Location: Ben Hawes State Park
Start Time: Registration at 7:00am
Shotgun Start at 8:00am
Food and refreshments will be provided



For more information about these events please contact OCHS Baseball coach, Mitchell Sims, at 684.3215 or via email at Mitchell.sims@owensborocatholic.org

OCHS Parent-Teacher Conferences

OCHS Parent-Teacher Conferences can be scheduled for Tuesday (September 27) and Wednesday (September 28) from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Parents are asked to set up appointments through teachers on the sheets sent home in their progress reports.

OCHS Girls Soccer Fall in Semi Finals in All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament

The OCHS Girls Soccer lost in the semi-finals of the All ‘A’ Classic state tournament last weekend.

Stephanie Dooper and Anna McNulty were named to the All-Tournament team.

OCMS Weekly Reminder Update - September 22, 2011

Thursday, 9/22/11:

Mass, 9:00 a.m., Immaculate Catholic Church.
Beta Club will meet as a large group after school until 3:45 to work on a service project.

Friday, 9/23/11:

Students may wear their Faith in Education Shirts OR a Spirit Shirt purchased from the OCHS Football Team to school tomorrow. They may wear these WITH uniform pants, shorts, and/or a skirt.
The writing club will meet Friday after school from 3:00 to 4:00.

OCHS Alumni Family Visits

The family of Jader Feldpausch, class of '58, visited OCHS to view the leaf on the Tree of Life which their memorial for him created.  His wife, two of his three daughters, their husbands and three of his grandchildren visited and toured the school. 

Director's Corner - All OCS Mass

Wow! The Mass yesterday was awesome and incredibly inspirational. What a special opportunity to gather as an entire school system and celebrate God' love for us. The fact that we are able to it with a Mass makes it even more special. I am more convinced every day that the partnership that binds together parish, family and school is the solid foundation that allows Owensboro Catholic Schools to fulfill its Mission and the Mission of the Church.


Yesterday, a real life portrait of that partnership played out in front of us. It was special to look out over the SportsCenter and see all aspects of our school system community - students, faculty, administration, pastors and priests, family and friends - gathered to celebrate the many blessings God our Father has bestowed on us. What an amazing and prayerful experience! Thanks to all who were able to attend and special thanks to those who worked so hard behind the scenes to organize and coordinate the many logistical aspects of the experience.

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

Girls Golf Match Cancelled Today - Monday,September 19, 2011

The girls golf match has been cancelled for today.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Network

Thursday September 29, 2011

5:30 pm —7:00 pm

O.M.S. South/5-6 Center, Corner of Scherm and S. Griffith Ave

Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club will be the presenters

For more information, contact Tonya Barr at 686-1159

TWO Auditions for ‘A Christmas Story’ – Middle School Performance

Theatre Workshop of Owensboro will have auditions for its middle school performance of ‘A Christmas Story’ directed by Dr. Teresa Wills, on the following dates and times:

Sunday, September 25 from 2-4 pm

Monday, September 26 from 6-8 pm

Auditions will be held at the TWO Opryhouse on Frederica Street

Soles For Souls Drive at Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish

Sts. Joseph & Paul Church is sponsoring a shoe drive to benefit ‘Soles for Souls.’ Please help to provide shoes for the many in our world who struggle with this basic need. Men’s, Woman’s and Children’s Shoes are welcome. (New or used).

Shoes can be dropped off at the parish office 8am-4pm M-F, 609 e. 4th St (behind the church). Shoes must be dropped off by 9/28

OCS Student, Caleb Buckman, Ranked #1 in State for 12 Year Old Division in Tennis

Caleb Buckman is the #1 ranked 12-year old in the state! He competed in the Southern Junior Cup tournament this past weekend in Chattanooga, TN.



Caleb won and earned the boys sportsmanship award out of all the players of the southeastern states, which was decided by the coaches and the referees of the tournament.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - September 19-23, 2011

Monday, 9/19/11:

• Yearbook meeting this afternoon until 4: 00.
• Quick Recall practice in Mrs. Renshaw's room from 3:00 to 4:00.

 

Tuesday 9/20/11:

• KYA bills are due today. There will be no meeting this week.
• "GIVE BACK NIGHTS" at Wendy's 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wendy's will donate a percentage of their total sales to the OCMS Cheerleading Squad. Enjoy a delicious meal at Wendy's and make a contribution to our cheerleaders!!

 

Wednesday, 9/22/11:
PTO Fundraiser kick off.

 

Thursday, 9/22/11:

• Mass, 9:00 a.m., Immaculate Catholic Church.
• Beta Club will meet as a large group after school until 3:45 to work on a service project.

 

Friday, 9/23/11:
If students ordered the OCHS Spirit Shirt, they may wear them today with their uniform pants/skirt.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders September 19-23, 2011

Wednesday, September 21- 6:30- PTO Meeting at Elementary 4-6 Campus Please come and partner with us to make this the BEST school year possible for your children!


Thursday, September 22- Mass 9:00 am

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders September 19-23, 2011

Wednesday, September 21 - 6:30 PTO Meeting at the 4-6 Campus Cafeteria. Please join us. Thursday, September 22 - 9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Clemens class. Fr. Mike Clark will be celebrating with us. Please join us. Friday, September 23 - Spirit Day! Students may wear their OCHS Football shirts/Faith in Education shirts with their uniform bottoms. Health Assessment for all students 8:00 AM. PTO Tailgate Party at 5:00.

Director's Corner: All OCS Mass

Wow! The Mass was awesome and incredibly inspirational. What a special opportunity to gather as an entire school system and celebrate God' love for us. The fact that we are able to it with a Mass makes it even more special. I am more convinced every day that the partnership that binds together parish, family and school is the solid foundation that allows Owensboro Catholic Schools to fulfill its Mission and the Mission of the Church.


A real life portrait of that partnership played out in front of us. It was special to look out over the SportsCenter and see all aspects of our school system community - students, faculty, administration, pastors and priests, family and friends - gathered to celebrate the many blessings God our Father has bestowed on us. What an amazing and prayerful experience! Thanks to all who were able to attend and special thanks to those who worked so hard behind the scenes to organize and coordinate the many logistical aspects of the experience.

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 Student, Caleb Buckman, Ranked #1 in State for 12 Year Old Division in Tennis

Caleb Buckman is the #1 ranked 12-year old in the state! Good luck in the Southern Junior Cup tournament this weekend in Chattanooga, TN.

OCS Mass with Bishop Medley

The students from the Owensboro Catholic Schools gathered for mass at the Sportscenter to celebrate mass with Bishop Medley as one school system. Thank you to all the parents and supporters who attended.

OCHS Boys and Girls Golf Teams Win City-County Title

Congratulations to the Boys and Girls golf teams on capturing the City-County title!

Volunteers for Bingo Needed

Bingo contributes approximately $160,000 per year to budgets: approximately $80,000 to the OCS general fund and approximately $80,000 to the athletic budgets at the middle school and high school.

If you are not on a team, we ask you to give serious consideration to helping us fill some slots for team coordinators and workers.

For more information, contact ochs.alumni@owensborocatholic.org or call 302-6614.

Grade 6 Girls Invited to Tryout for 7th Grade Girls Basketball

A sign-up sheet is available at the Elementary 4-6 Campus for any 6th grade girl interested in trying out for the 7th grade OCMS team.

Sign-ups will end Friday, September 23rd.

WFIE News 14 – Online Poll – Who is the Best 4-0 Team in the Tri-State?

Vote for Owensboro Catholic – we are the only 4-0 team from Kentucky in the tri-state area! Let everyone know who is the best!

OCHS Lady Aces Golf Team Finish 3rd at All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament

Congratulations to the Lady Aces golf team on finishing 3rd place in the All ‘A’ Classic state tournament.

Stacey Schepers finished 3rd place as an individual in the state tournament.

The Boys Team finished in 7th place.

Freshmen Football Game Cancelled Thursday, September 15

The freshmen football game scheduled for tonight, Thursday, September 15 has been cancelled.

Elementary Cross Country Information for Wednesday, September 14

In the event of rain after school today (9/14), the elementary practice will be at OCHS. Runners should meet in the west cafeteria. Uniforms and information about Saturday’s meet will be passed out. For any other information contact Coach Lowe at Scott.Lowe@owensborocatholic.org

Glenmary Sisters Pumpkin Sale

Open Now thru October 30 at any time Proceeds benefit the Glenmary Home Missions through the Glenmary Guild. The sale is by honor system at 3201 Bittel Road Next to Owensboro By-Pass.

PUMPKINS, MUMS, Wrapped STRAW Bales, Gourds, Corn Shocks. Look for the “OLD OWENSBORO WAGON”

During Pumpkinfest September 23, 24, 25 items will be available at the Old Foodland IGA – 3 blocks west of Owensboro Catholic High School.

There will be a FREE “Kid’s Daze Maze!”

If you have any questions you can contact Mike and Clo Thompson at 929.7194 or via email at mikeandclo@roadrunner.com

OCMS Art – Tissue Stained Glass – 8th Grade Art

Students glued various colors of tissue paper to a clear plastic transparency to create ‘stained glass’ designs.

OCMS Art – Hieroglyphics – 8th Grade Art

Students used the hieroglyphic writing system of the ancient Egyptians to write their names.

OCMS Art - Vase in the Style of Greece – 8th Grade Art

Students created a vase in the style of the ancients Greeks. The vase depicts two people competing in an activity or sport.

Director’s Corner - Various Updates

I sit here this morning in awe that we have already been in session for just over a month. It only seems like yesterday that we were hosting “Meet Your Teacher Nights” and orientation programs for 7th and 9th graders at their new school sites. At a recent Leadership Team meeting, the principals talked of how smoothly things were going, even with the significant enrollment increase and the number of new students in each of our schools. What a joy to step into a new and exciting school year on such a positive note. On behalf of all OCS faculty and staff, thank you for sharing your precious ones with us each day and choosing us as your Catholic education partner.

All School Mass

At this point, you have been informed that our All School System Mass will occur on Thursday, September 15th at 10:00 AM in the SportsCenter. It is our hope that you will be able to join us as we gather as a Catholic School System community to thank God for the special partnership between parish, family and school that allows us to work each day to fulfill our Mission and the Mission of the Church. We decided to move this special celebration from Catholic Schools Week to the beginning of the year because of the number of years we have been forced to cancel the Mass due to inclement weather. Again, I hope that you can join us for this important event.

Strategic Planning Process

The charge of the OCS Long Range Planning Committee is to keep its on eye on the future. Realizing that the current Strategic Plan was approved in 200 and in need of updating, the committee began the process of setting the stage for the development and creation of a new Strategic Plan last school year. Working with Dr. Regina Haney of the National Catholic Educational Association as facilitator, the committee met in early June to begin the process of identifying the critical issues and priorities facing Owensboro Catholic Schools as it looks out over the next five years. In October, Dr. Haney will be back in Owensboro to facilitate a Stakeholders’ Retreat where a larger group of OCS leaders will gather to take important next steps in building this most important road map for our future. Following the retreat, small groups will tackle the priorities and help to build sections of the Strategic Plan. It is our intent to have a Strategic Plan for Fr. John Vaughan and the OCS Education Council to review in the spring. I invite you to participate in the process. Your insights and opinions are important as we work to build a dynamic plan that will lead us not only through the next five years but also into the fore see able future. If you would like to serve on one of the subcommittees please contact me via phone at 852-8028 or email at ken.rasp@owensborocatholic.org . I also ask that you keep this process in your prayers.

Bus to Holy Name

Each fall when we visit Holy Name School to talk with the 7th and 8th graders and their parents about OCHS, concerns are raised about transportation between Henderson and Owensboro. The decision was made last spring to move in a direction that would allow us to provide a much different answer to the question. With the start of the 2011-2012 academic year, bus service is now provided both to OCHS in the morning and back to Holy Name School in the afternoon. With this pilot project we hope to eliminate transportation as a concern for those families who are discerning a Catholic School partner for their student and will ultimately choose Owensboro Catholic High School. We are ecstatic that as many as 10 students, one actually from Morganfield, have taken advantage of this new service running each day between Holy Name School in Henderson and Owensboro Catholic High School. Special thanks to Keith Osborne for being not only the point person in pushing this project to completion, but also serving as the bus driver for the first month of school.

Director’s Corner Blog
I have decided to make a bold attempt, really only bold for me, to move into the future. Actually it is truly an attempt to stay current. I am going to begin writing my Director’s Corner as a blog. Utilizing the blog format, my goal is write more often and in a shorter, less formal format. As with this Director’s Corner format, my ultimate goal will be to keep you informed and updated on key issues, priorities and activities. On Friday, thanks to the help of Karen Gross, I set up my blog. Please follow me at http://kenrrasp.blogspot.com. I hope to have my first blog out there later in the week.

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

OCMS Weekly Reminders - September 12-September 16, 2011

Monday, 9/12/11:

• Yearbook meeting this afternoon 3:00 to 3:45.
• Beta Club will meet to organize the recycling after school until 3:20.

 

 

 

Tuesday 9/13/11:

• There will be a KYA meeting in the morning at 7:40 a.m. Be on time in the gym or cafeteria. Mr. Rhodes will come and get you.
• PTO meeting, OCMS cafeteria, 7:00 p.m. After a short business meeting, parents will be meeting their child's teachers.
• Book fair opens tonight after PTO meeting.

Wednesday, 9/14/11:
Bottle caps sorting team will meet before school at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Lamberg's room.

 

 

 

Thursday, 9/15/11:

• Owensboro Catholic Schools' Mass, Sportscenter, 10:00 a.m. All families and friends are invited to attend this service.
• Bottle Caps entering team will meet before school at 7:45 a.m. in the computer lab.
• Beta Club will meet as a large group until 3:45 after school.

Friday, 9/16/11:
Regular day

 

Power Up Kidz – Elevating Fitness

The HealthPark is organizing a fun and interactive exercise program for kids ages 7-12. The weight management program features nutrition and fitness components designed to promote healthier lifestyles. The upbeat and fun program is designed to teach kids the skills need to make healthier food choices, increase physical activity, develop healthy lifestyle changes, and balance calories to get their weight under control.

The next class is scheduled for September 20-November 17. The cost is $99 per child with multiple child discounts available. Call 688.5433 for more information.

‘Pedal with the Police’ Event – September 24

To help foster ties with the community the Owensboro Police Department is hosting a ‘Pedal with the Police’ event on Saturday, September 24 at 9 am on the Greenbelt. It will begin and end at the US Bank facility on Carter Road.

The event includes a 5-mile bike ride (not a race) followed by a free lunch at US Bank at 1701 Carter Road. The ride will begin a US Bank and head north to Shifley Park. After a break, the riders will return to the bank for lunch, which will be provided by the bank. Helmets are required.

Those wanting to attend are asked to RSVP to 687.8861.

Summer Never Ends with the Acettes

Special thanks to Noah McCormack, 8th grader, for editing and creating the final video.

The OCHS Acettes held a kiddie camp and had a halftime performance during the football game. 

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - September 12 - September 17, 2011

Tuesday, September 13- Market Day Orders Due


Thursday, September 15- OCS/ALL System Mass- 10:00-at SportsCenter
All are invited to come and celebrate with all of the Owensboro Catholic Schools at Mass. Busses will take students from each site to celebrate Mass with Bishop Medley and other Owensboro priests as we also celebrate our Catholic Schools.

In the past the system wide Mass has always taken place during Catholic Schools Week. It was decided to have this Mass at the beginning of the school year this year to "kick off" the beginning of a new year!

Saturday, September 17- 10:00-11:00- Pick up Market Day Orders at the Elementary K-3 Campus

Vote for OCHS on State Farm's Friday Night Feats

Owensboro Catholic is competing for $2,500 in a video contest called Friday Night Feats.
Go to http://www.fridaynightfeats.com/ and vote for their video and help them win $2,500 for their school. You can vote 1 time every day. Please pass this email on to anyone you know who supports OCHS. Voting ends October 6.

Steps to vote:

*go to http://www.fridaynightfeats.com/

*from the home page click register

*Once registered filter the videos by zone

*Select the Mid-America Zone (TN, KY, OH)

*Click on the video named Owensboro Catholic - Masden Rinty's catch vs. Owensboro

*Watch the video (it is an amazing catch!)  Remember we won City-County Championship!

*Click the red "VOTE" button

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - September 12 - September 17, 2011

Tuesday, September 13-Market Day Orders Due!


Wednesday, September 14 - 5:30 Practice students singing for OCS Mass at SportCenter.
Thursday, September 15 - 10:00 OCS Mass at the SportsCenter. Please join us.

Friday, September 16 - Picture Day! Non-Uniform day for all students, please wear your bright colors and smiles!

Saturday, September 17-Market Day Order pick up at the Elementary K-3 Campus Cafeteria.

OCHS Parentlines Posted

The September edition of OCHS Parentlines has been posted.

OCHS Boys and Girls Soccer Win All ‘A’ Classic Regional

Congratulations to the OCHS Boys and Girls Soccer teams on winning the All ‘A’ Classic region. Both teams now advance to the All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament.



The All ‘A’ Classic state tournaments will be held September 17-18 in Frankfort.

Girls Tournament Brackets

Boys Tournament Brackets

OCMS Cheerleading Squad Fundraiser – Wendy’s

The OCMS Cheerleading Squad is hosting a night at Wendy’s on Frederica Street, Tuesday, September 20 from 4:30-7:30 pm. A portion of the sales will benefit the OCMS Cheerleading Squad.

Enjoy a delicious meal at Wendy’s and make a contribution to the school at the same time! It’s that simple!

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden – 11th Annual Scarecrow Festival – ‘It’s All About Bluegrass: A Celebration of Bill Monroe’

 Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 9 am – 1 pm

 

At the Garden at 25 Carter Road, adjacent to Thompson Berry Soccer Field

 

Fun, Games and Craft Activities, Food and Live Bluegrass Music

 

Kids Fun Run – for those through grade 8

 

• Kindergarten and younger – Skip, Hop and Jump
• 1st and 2nd graders – Sack Race
• 3rd and 4th graders – 50 yard dash
• 5th and 6th graders- 1/3 mile run
• 7th and 8th graders – 1-mile run

Email your name/school/age/grade to wkbg@bellsouth.net  by Friday, September 16

 

Families, community groups, businesses and individuals – create a ‘Bluegrass Scarecrow’ to exhibit and compete for cash awards! The scarecrow must be registered and placed in The Garden by Friday, September 16. Prizes will be awarded at the Festival on Saturday, September 17.

 

Email your name of group, phone number, contact person, email address, requested set up time and date, scarecrow name and story to wkbg@bellsouth.net

 

If you have any questions please call 852.8925 or log onto their website.

 

Happy Birthday to the Blessed Virgin Mary

The students had a special song in Sign Language just for Mary's birthday at mass on Thursday.

Right to Life of Owensboro - 32nd Annual Walk for Life

The Right to Life of Owensboro will hold its 32nd Annual Walk for Life on Saturday, September 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parking Lot (On Placid Place off South Frederica St.)
Sign-in, muffins, and juice will begin at 9:00 am. Walk begins at 10:00 sharp (break at midpoint).
Collect money for this 3 mile event to help support vital work for the Dignity of Human Life! Individuals raising more than $50 receive a free T-shirt. Youth are invited to create a pro-life t-shirt and wear it to the event. Prizes will be given for the best t-shirt design as well as for oldest walker, youngest walker and most $ raised by an individual and group.

For more information or for sponsorship forms call the office at 685-4922.

Vote for Jenny Beth Willis – Singing the National Anthem!

Vote for Jenny Beth Willis, OCHS Sophomore! The fourth video is Jenny Beth singing the National Anthem to kickoff the Big O Fest.

OCMS ‘On the FAST Track!’

This year at OCMS, we will be taking part in a new award called "On the FAST Track!" FAST stands for Faith, Academics, Service, and Teamwork.

The faculty and staff are on the lookout for students who display characteristics of faith, academic achievement, service to others, and a spirit of teamwork. All nominations will be posted on the cafeteria bulletin board and winners will receive an award.

OCMS Book Fair

The OCMS book fair will open next week beginning on Tuesday evening after the PTO meeting. Great Christmas gifts for students and for teachers!! Gift certificates are also available.

OCS Mass at Sportscenter – September 15

OCS will host an all schools mass on Thursday, September 15 at 10 am at the Sportscenter. Bishop Medley will join us. All are invited to attend.

This mass will replace the mass traditionally held during Catholic Schools Week.

Life Chain – October 2

OCS students are encouraged to support our national Life Chain efforts, Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Prayer and unity will bring about change.

This is an opportunity to have concentrated prayer in over 1450 cities at the same time for an end to abortion. The designated locations for OCS Elementary K-3 students will be in front of Our Lady of Lourdes Daycare on Frederica, OCS Elementary 4-6 Campus will be between 22nd and 23rd Street, or at their designated church locations. OCHS and OCMS students have a designated location in front of Owensboro High School or their designated church location.

Signs will be available at the Owensboro Right to Life office on Tamarack Road. For more information contact Jennifer Hamilton at 270-903-6322.

Power Up Kidz – Elevating Fitness

The HealthPark is organizing a fun and interactive exercise program for kids ages 7-12. The weight management program features nutrition and fitness components designed to promote healthier lifestyles.

The upbeat and fun program is designed to teach kids the skills need to make healthier food choices, increase physical activity, develop healthy lifestyle changes, and balance calories to get their weight under control.

The next class is scheduled for September 20-November 17. The cost is $99 per child with multiple child discounts available. Call 688.5433 for more information.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - September 5-September 9, 2011

Monday, 9/5/11:

NO SCHOOL - Labor Day.

 

Tuesday 9/6/11:
Regular day

 

Wednesday, 9/7/11:

• Progress reports sent home.
• Beta Club box tops team will meet at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Lamberg's room.
• Yearbook meeting in Ms. Patton's room 3:00 to 3:30. This is an informational meeting.
• School pictures will be taken from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m. Students may wear dress clothes. No shorts allowed. Skirts/dresses no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. Payment will be made after review of proofs.

Thursday, 9/8/11:

• 9:00 a.m. Mass, Immaculate parish
• Beta Club Campbell Soup label team will meet at 7:35 a.m. in Mrs. Lamberg's room.
• Beta Club will meet as a large group after school 3:00 to 3:45.

 

Friday, 9/9/11:
Regular day

Reminder: OCMS PTO Meeting

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

7:00 PM OCMS Cafeteria

• Short PTO business meeting
• We will run through your child's schedule and you can meet his/her teachers. BRING YOUR CHILD'S SCHEDULE!!
• Teachers will review class requirements and grading
• Any parent attending this meeting will have a chance to win a goodie basket provided by Paragon Promotions!
• Shop the Book Fair in the Library!

NON-UNIFORM DAY ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011, FOR STUDENTS WHOSE PARENT(S) ATTEND THIS MEETING


 

OCHS Celebrates Mass in Remodeled Gymnasium

The OCHS students enjoyed mass in the newly remodeled gym on September 1, 2011.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - September 5-September 9, 2011

Monday, September 5- NO School- Labor Day


Thursday, September 8- 9:00-Mass- Come celebrate Mass with us as we honor the Blessed Mother on her Birthday!

Friday, September 9- Student Picture Day

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - September 5-September 9, 2011

Monday, September 5 - No School! Enjoy Labor Day with your family.


Thursday, September 8 - 9:00 Mass planned by the sixth grade class. Fr. Ray Goetz will be celebrating with us.
Friday, September 9 - Faith in Education day for all students!



Reminder:  Picture Day will be Friday, September 16th. Remember to wear your bright colors.

Acette Dance Camp Schedule

The link below is to the news release about the Acette Dance Camp schedule for this week. The performance will be at halftime during the football game on Friday night at Steele Stadium vs. South Spencer. http://owensborocatholic.org/schools/k-3/news/1002243221378078706.php

OCHS Girls Basketball - Meeting Info for September 7

A brief girls basketball meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7th right after school in the basketball locker room.

OCHS Football Games Airing on 1490 WOMI

All OCHS football games will air on 1490 AM WOMI.

Sister Mary Timothy Highlighted in Mount St. Joseph Article

Recently Sister Mary Timothy Bland was highlighted in an article for Mount St. Joseph. Sr. Mary Timothy teaaches 2nd grade at the OCS Elementary K-3 Campus. Sister Mary Timothy Article

OCHS Fall Athletic Program Dedicated to Fr. Ed Bradley

From the athletic program, “A wise man, who name remains unknown, once said, “Homecoming means coming home to what is in your heart.” That quotation is the ideal choice to open the dedication of the 2011 Football program. It describes the contents of all whose hearts are happy because Fr. Ed Bradley has come home. It is in his honor that this dedication is made and it is with great job that he is welcomed back home. Fr. Bradley began is association with OCHS in 1976 when he became the Dean of Students. Over the years he taught math classes, sponsored classes and eventually became Principal. It was under his guidance that Soenneker Hall was created. But more than owning a title, Fr. Bradley owned the affection and devotion of hundreds of students and parents whose lives he touched with his love of God’s people. He still does. It is good to know that once again Fr. Bradley is in the building and available to our students. It is good to know that once again we will see him cheering our athletes from the sidelines. It is good to know that once again his witness to God’s love will be visible at Catholic High. It is good know Fr. Bradley has come home. Welcome back.

Isaac Hardesty Named News25 MVP of the Week

Isaac Hardesty was named the News 25 Home Team Friday MVP of the week and $500 scholarship to OCHS from Vincennes University. Thanks to everyone who voted!

OCMS Cheer Squad Benefit

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 20 from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. A portion of the sales at Wendy's on Frederica will benefit the OCMS Cheer Squad.

New Item - OC Birte Lites!

Take a look at this new item - OC Brite Lite! It illuminates when the car is started and automatically turns off when the car is turned off. The OC design comes in black, white or yellow - your choice!

Visit the OCS Central Office to get yours today. Just $27 to show your OC spirit.

OCHS vs. OHS Football Tickets

 The OCHS Athletic Office is pre-selling tickets for the OCHS vs. OHS football game on Friday.

All tickets are $5.00. They can be purchased from 8 am - 3:30 pm through Friday.

OC Mini Bus Get Unique Look

The new OC mini bus has a unique look; a custom design now wraps the bus! Take a look at the design.