School Picture Information

Individual Student Pictures were sent home on Tuesday, November 29.

Please NOTE:
The Class Composite Picture was not in the package. The photographer gets those through another company. The composites should be delivered to the school in January. As soon as we get them, we will send them home with your child. Thank you for your patience!

OCS Winterguard Auditions

Auditions for the Owensboro Catholic Winterguard will be held on Wednesday, December 7 and Thursday, December 8, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Owensboro Catholic High School Small Gym.

Any student in grades 6-12 may audition.

Practice and Competition schedules will be given at the audition. This is the 10th season for the Owensboro Catholic Winterguard!

The Winterguard participates in the Tri-State Circuit and won gold medals in 2008 and 2010 at the Circuit Championships! Please contact Ed Hauser at ed.hauser@owensborocatholic.org  for more information.

SCRIP SUCCE$$ Schedule Announcement

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE SATELLITE LOCATION AT THE ELEMENTARY K-3 CAMPUS!

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THE SATELLITE LOCATION FOR SCRIP WILL NO LONGER BE OPEN.

You, the SCRIP customer, are doing such an awsome job in planning ahead, the need for the satellite location has continued to decrease.

The SCRIP Office, located at the OCS Central Office, will remain open the regular hours -
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Additionally, the SCRIP Office will be open on Wednesday, December 14, and Wednesday December 21 from 8 am - 5 pm.

OCHS Wins Champion Ford Commercial Contest

Congratulations to Owensboro Catholic Schools for winning Champion's Facebook contest featuring their video submission for Ford Focus on Schools! OCHS's team led by Mrs. Katie Pagan took home a check for $1000. The cash will benefit the Emerald Productions.

OCMS Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Bishop Medley Chapter of Junior Beta Club at OCMS facilitated the annual Thanksgiving Food/Personal Care Items Drive.  The club officers helped deliver the items that were collected to the Help Office.

Winter Athletic Schedules Posted Online

The athletic schedules for the winter sports have been posted.  Make plans to cheer on the Aces!

OCMS Weekly Reminders - November 28 - December 2, 2011

Monday, 11/28/11:

Yearbook meeting after school 3:00 to 4:00.

Tuesday,11/29/11:
All student council reps: There will be a meeting and work session for all homeroom representatives today after school. We will meet in Mrs. Barr's room from 3:00 to 3:45.

Wednesday, 11/30/11:
KYA meeting at 7:35. It is very important that you are on time in the gym or cafeteria.

Thursday, 12/1/11:
KYA students leave.
Mass, Immaculate Church, 9:00 a.m.

Friday, 12/2/11:Regular day

Sophomore Week - November 28-December 2, 2011

Sophomore Week is this week.  Below is a list of the dress up days for sophomores:

Monday, November 28 - Disney Day

Tuesday, November 29 - Couples Day

Wednesday, November 30 - Nerd Day

Thursday, December 1 - Aces Spirit Day

Friday, December 2 - Dude Day - Day of Recollection

God Bless the Sophomore Class.

OCHS Parentlines Posted

OCHS Parentlines November 2011

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - November 28-December 2, 2011

Thursday, December 1- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Fulkerson's 1st Grade Class

The planning has started and we are gearing up for our 6th annual PTO Dinner & Auction. If you would like to find out more about this event or be a part of fundraiser, then please come tonight- Monday, November 28 at 7:00 pm.


We will meet at Wells Health Systems which is located at 725 Harvard Dr.

Please contact Amy Pride at 686-7929 or email her at amypride3@att.net if you have any questions about this event.


As we begin the Advent Season, the BEST part about going to a Catholic School is that we can celebrate our faith and pray in preparation for the celebration of Jesus' Birthday!  For Advent we will be preparing in the following ways:


1. We will reach out to those babies who like Baby Jesus might not have all they need by having a "Missions Baby Shower". We ask each family to send in one of the following and we will donate the items to Birthright of Owensboro:

Diapers, Baby Wipes, Formula, Onesies, Baby Shampoo, Bottle Brushes, Socks, Baby Washcloths, Towels OR Nightgowns and Slippers for the Mother

Please send these to school during the week of December 12-16.

2. Each child will keep a special Advent Folder in the Classroom that will come home sometime during Advent. It will be filled with special activities, prayers, and good deeds to prepare our hearts for Christmas.

3. We will begin each day with an Advent Song and Meditation as a school. The morning song will be led by a different class each morning over the PA system. Ask your child to sing the "COME and WORSHIP" song to you!

Marvin's Fireworks - Be Ready for the New Year!

  Marvin's Fireworks - 3 miles north of the Owensboro bridge in Rockport, IN

• $50 Certificates 
• $25 Certificates

Earn 20%

 

Good December 28 - 31 - Open only these dates Noon - 6 pm

 

Must be 18 years of age to redeem

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders November 28 - December 3, 2011

Monday, November 28 -Advent Service 7:50 am planned by the fourth grade.

Wednesday, November 30 Sixth Grade Academic Team Practice 2:15.

Thursday, December 1 9:00 Mass planned by Ms. Brown's class. Fr. John Vaughan will be celebrating with us.

Friday, December 2 - Faith in Education!

Saturday, December 3 - Sixth Grade Showcase in Henderson. Please pray for our Sixth Grade Academic Team as they represent our school in this academic competition. Good Luck!

Aces Football Players Named To All Area Team, Offensive Player of the Year

Congratulations to the following players who were named to the
Messenger-Inquirer All Area Team

Russell Hayden - Offensive Player of the Year

First Team - Offense
Quarterback - Isaac Hardesty
Running Back - Russell Hayden
Linemen - Andrew Carlisle, Logan Cart
Receivers - Ryan Hogg, Masden Riney

First Team - Defense
Lineman - Logan Cart

First Team - Special Teams
Punter - Masden Riney

Second Team - Special Teams
Kicker - Isaac Wilkerson

Second Team - Defense
Linebacker - Ben Wathen
Defensive Back - Alec Bachnick

Elementary 4-6 Campus December Newsletter Posted

Elementary 4-6 Campus Newsletter December 2011

Toil for Joy - Elementary 4-6 Campus

Thanksgiving reminds us to be grateful for so many things. The OCES 4-6 Campus classes counted their blessings on “Letters of Appreciation” display in the main hallway. Many wonderful unique blessings were mentioned such as “the smell of my granddad,” the laughter of those I love,” and “the gift of my Catholic education.”

These gifts of gratitude can be expressed through our acts of good deeds for our Elementary 4-6 Campus Advent Project. We are collecting hats, gloves, and scarves for the Pitino Shelter. We are wanting the children to “Toil for Joy” in this venture. In other words instead of parents purchasing these, the children do a good deed such as raking leaves, babysitting, or cleaning to earn the money that would be spent on the hats, gloves, and scarves.

Keys will be available in the classrooms to be filled out when your child “earns” this joy that will be given. Please help your child “TOIL FOR JOY” during this giving season.

Elementary PTO Dinner & Auction Planning Meeting

The planning has started and we are gearing up for the 6th annual Elementary PTO Dinner & Auction.

If you would like to find out more about this event or be a part of this fundraiser, then please mark your calendars for Monday, November 28 at 7:00 pm. We will meet at Wells Health Systems which is located at 725 Harvard Dr.

Please contact Amy Pride at 686-7929 or email her at amypride3@att.net  if you have any questions about this event.

Party Paper Place Joins SCRIP

Just in time for the holidays, Party Paper Place has joined the SCRIP program! Party Paper Place is available in a $10 denomination earning you 10% toward your goal and tuition reduction.

They are located at 320 Washington Avenue and carry an extensive line of invitations, balloons, decorations, wrapping paper, inflatables, gifts, and much more.

Contact them by calling 684-5189 or online at http://www.partypaperpplace.net/

Football Aces Finish Season – District Champions, Regional Runner Up

OCHS Band Students Named All District

Congratulations to the following band members on making All-District Band from OCHS:

Reid Wassmer, Emily Wills, Kelsey Conkright, Eric McBride, Logan Buckman, Andrew Riccio, Nicholas Gray, Cory Burdette, Jacob Payne, Kevin Thompson, Marissa Wilson, Megan Alvey, Emily Rose, Hunter Steele, and Michael Decker.

A special congratulations to the following students for placing 1st overall on their instrument: Reid Wassmer, Eric McBride, Nicholas Gray, Jacob Payne, and Hunter Steele.

Congratulations to Reid Wassmer for being recommended to audition for All-State Band.

OCS All ‘A’ Honor Roll – Quarter 1

Congratulations to the following students who were named to the All ‘A’ Honor Roll for the first grading quarter.

Grade 4: Kate Alo-Weafer, Brady Aud, Alyssa Beyke, Brooke Boarman, Grace Brocato, Austin Clements, Dylan Durbin, Kaitlyn Durbin, Noah Edelen, Mary Katherine Edge, Evan Goetz, Andrew Hartz, Sarah Hayden, Griffin Heavrin, Madalyn Hyland, Mary Kelly Hyland, Jonathan Isbill, Kendall Johnson, Logan Jones, Benjamin Marshall, Lily Carol Moore, Madison Roberts, Alexandra Sheithe, Kristina Stelmach, Celia Wright, Isabella Wright

Grade 5; Aliyah Berry, Zachary Cecil, Sarah Englert, Jade Flaherty, Elizabeth Ford, Josafine Garcia, Grace Goedde, Emily Haleman, Caroline Head, Madelyn Hempen, Cambron Johnson, Claire Johnson, Graci Judd, Jace Kessler, Hannah Latham, Anna Lovekamp, Michael McCarthy, Parker Patton, Amber Payne, Cody Stelmach, Meredith Stiff, Caitlin Sullivan Grant Toler, Karley Tucker, Madison Warren, Rachel Weaver, Sean Whitehouse

Grade 6: Macie Blair, John Henry Booth, Caleb Buckman, Abby Cecil, Benjamin Conkright, Audrey Fulkerson, Jacquelyn Gesser, Emma Goetz, Claire Hagan, John Thomas Hayden, Robert Howard, George Kuntz, John David Marshall, Mary Beth Mullican, Derek Osborne, Max Reid, Payton Sanford, Patrick Schepers, Joshua Sloan, Benjamin Strehl, Casey Wink, Lucy Wright

Grade 7: Alyssa Bickett, Maggie Booth, Nathan Carmon, Ashleigh Deno, Danielle Durbin, Allison Ford, Nicole Hayden, Holly Logsdon, Alexandra Thompson, Tricia Thompson, Erin Walker, Grace Wright

Grade 8: Michael Clore, Madeleine Edge, Sarah Haleman, Samantha Krampe, Lucy Kurtz, Emily Marshall, Annabel Moore, Mikala Riney, Isaac Settle

Freshmen: Meredith Bickett, Sam Booth, Logan Brown, Hannah Hagan, Leslie Kuntz, Madison Mattingly, Morgan Mattingly, Anna Mayo, Georgia McMaster, Dylan Payne, Mallorie Polston, Sara Ross, Laurine Scott, Jose Solorza, Audrey Wright

Sophomores: Kelsey Conkright, Marty Crowe, Olivia Foster, Tori Lanham, Meagan Millay, Jenna Ruth

Juniors: Carli Barr, Caleb Brand, Ryan Carlisle, Chase Carrico, Julie Danhauer, Ben Fullenwider, Paige Houston, Eric Johnson, Philip Lovekamp, Justin Magnuson, Neil Mattingly, Mason Richardson, Ciara Sauer, Kevin Thompson, Michael Watkins, Emily Whitehouse, Lauren Zambrano

Seniors: Megan Alvey, Daniel Best, Katie Brown, Josh Buckman, Logan Cecil, Cassidy Clark, Mary Kate Clemens, Michael Crowe, Kelle Ebelhar, Matthew Franey, Jacob Fullenwider, Isaac Hardesty, Christopher Hayden, Jonathon Kamuf, Justin Mahoney, Henley McCormack, Rebecca Millay, Gilbert Mischel, Katelyn Orth, Brooke Payne, Blake Powers, Sam Rasp, Alex Riccio, Laura Riney, Stacey Schepers, Lauren Settles, Emily Taul, Megan Tigue

Elementary K-3 Campus December Newsletter Posted

Elementary K-3 Campus Newsletter - December 2011

OCMS Weekly Reminders - November 21-22, 2011

Monday, 11/21/11:
Yearbook meeting after school 3:00 to 4:00.
Beta Club officers need to meet in Mrs. Lamberg's room until 3:15.

Tuesday: 11/22/11:
KYA meeting at 7:35. It is very important that you are on time in the gym or cafeteria. All signature form sheets are due today.

Beta Club will be facilitating a Thanksgiving Food/Personal Care Item Drive to benefit the Help Office. The drive will take place through Tuesday, November 22. Please do not send perishable items. Canned or boxed food items, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, etc. Thank you for your generosity!

Wednesday, November 23, 10:00 am - 12 Noon is the annual FCA leaf raking service project. All students going to the March for Life in Washington are expected to attend unless a parent note is given to Mr. Woodward by Tuesday. All students need to bring a rake.

Any parent of an FCA student going to the March for life in Washington, who would like to go as a chaperone must contact Mr. Woodward or David Ralph by phone, e-mail or student note by Wednesday, November 23.

Wednesday through Friday: Thanksgiving Holidays! No school.

We wish all of our OCMS families a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!

Any girls interested in cheering for baseketball season may sign up on the athletic bulletin board in the cafeteria.

‘Breath of Heaven’ – Grade 3 – Alma Randolph Benefit Christmas Program

The Elementary K-3 Campus 3rd grade students were given the honor of performing at the Alma Randolph Benefit Concert on November 20 at 3 PM at Owensboro High School in the Rose Curtain Theater.

Also performing this year were OHS Encore song and dance, OHS Step Dancers, Tamarack Elementary Singing Stars, Newton Parrish chorus, special reading of the Christmas Story by Jo and Bill Barron and last but certainly not least Alma was able to sing this year for the first time is several years.

The Program is titled: "A Soulful Christmas." Last year 873 students were able to have new school clothes to begin the school year thanks to this benefit!

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - November 21-22, 2011

Wednesday - Friday, November 23- 25- No School- Thanksgiving Break- Happy Thanksgiving.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders November 21-22, 2011

Monday, November 21
FPS Practice from 2:15-4:30.
There will be NO HOMEWORK HELPER!

TuesdayNovemer 22
Please return your Edu-Play information if you would like your child to attend.
NO HOMEWORK HELPER TODAY!

Happy Thanksgiving! We have many things to be thankful for this year. We so much appreciate all of our students, families and teachers who make our school awesome. Thank you and God bless!

Owensboro Catholic Middle School EXPLORE Test Scores Exceed National Averages

The current 8th grade took the EXOLORE test in October 2011. The scores have just been released. Once again, OCMS scores exceed national averages in composite scores and in all subject areas. The possible range of scores is from 1 - 25. 

English
OCMS (Grade 8) 17.5
National 14.7

Math
OCMS (Grade 8) 16.0
National 15.5



Reading
OCMS (Grade 8) 16.5
National 14.6

Science
OCMS (Grade 8) 18.1
National 16.6

Composite
OCMS (Grade 8) 17.2
National 15.5

OCS Academic Scores Report

Owensboro Catholic High School PLAN Test Scores – Grade 10 – Taken October 2011

The PLAN Test is taken each year to assist Grade 10 students at OCHS in evaluating educational and career options. Once again, the OCHS scores were above national averages in all areas. The possible range of scores if from 1 - 32.

English
OCHS 19.7
National 16.2

Math
OCHS 18.8
National 17.6


Reading
OCHS 19.7
National 16.7

Science
OCHS 19.7
National 17.8

Composite
OCHS 19.6
National 17.2

For a complete overview of OCS academic test scores, refer to this link.

Ed-U-Play at Elementary 4-6 Campus

Would You Enjoy an Afternoon of Fun?

Would your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade child enjoy an afternoon of fun and educational activities with his/her peers? Then sign-up your child for, Ed-U-Play, an afternoon of activivites with members of our community on December 6 from 2:15-5:15 pm. Teachers will supervise and assist the instuctors.

The cost is $2.00 and registration is going on now until November 22nd. Informational brochures went home with the students on Thursday.

We look forward to an afternoon of fun

4-H Speech Contest Winners

Elementary 4-6 Campus students participated in the run-off competition of the 4-H Speech Contest. The following students will advance to the District Competition to be held in the Spring:

10 Year Old Division
Mary Catherine Scales - 1st
Katie Hayden - 2nd

11 Year Old Division
Reisz Krampe - 1st
Kelly Hayden -2nd

12 Year Old Division
Benjamin Conkright - 1st
Payton Sanford -2nd

Illustrators - Turkey Dinner

Try our video maker at Animoto.

Students learned about being an illustrator.

OCS Students Place in City Christmas Card Contest



Madison Warren and Benjamin Conkright

 Congratulations to Benjamin Conkright for placing first in the Owensboro City Christmas card contest. Madison Warren placed 3rd.

Benjamin is in 6th grade and Madison is in 5th grade.

OCHS Senior Class Selling Candles to Benefit Project Graduation

The senior class is selling candles for Project Graduation for just $10 each through November 29. These are highly scented and hand poured 13 oz candles. The candles will be delivered in time for Christmas, they make great presents.

Project Graduation is an event held on the evening of OCHS Graduation to provide the class activities and fun in a safe environment.

See your favorite senior or contact Mrs. Jennifer Westerfield if you would like to order one or more. She is available via email at Jennifer.westerfield@owensborocatholic.org or by calling the OCHS office at 684.3215.

NEW SCRIP Retailer - Shear Perfection

SCRIP SUCCE$$ is pleased to announce that Shear Perfection has joined SCRIP. Shear Perfection certificates are available in a $25 denomination that can help you earn 10%. Certificates are good for any products and services and are accepted by all stylists.

Shear Perfection is a full service hair salon located in the Old Towne Plaza on 18th Street.

Dressed Up Turkeys - Kindergarten

Kindergarten students dressed up turkeys to 'save' them from Thanksgiving dinner!

OCMS Faculty Member – Final Profession as Oblate of St. Benedict

Mrs. Mary Cheshire

Mrs. Mary (Cheshire) Lamberg made Final Profession as an Oblate of St. Benedict for the Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, Indiana on Sunday October 16, 2011.

Mary studied the Rule of St. Benedict for two years while meeting with a spiritual advisor, a nun at the convent. Of course, much prayer is involved as well. It is a lay person's method of aligning themselves with a particular charism and as close to being a religious as a lay person can get.

Mrs. Cheshire is a faculty member at OCMS teaching Language Arts, Religion and BETA Club Faculty sponsore.

Non-Uniform Day Tomorrow at the Elementary 4-6 Campus

Tomorrow, Friday, November 18, is a Non-Uniform Day for students at the Elementary 4-6 Campus!

OCHS Band Students Named All District

Congratulations to the following band members on making All-District Band from OCHS:
Reid Wassmer, Emily Wills, Kelsey Conkright, Eric McBride, Logan Buckman, Andrew Riccio, Nicholas Gray, Cory Burdette, Jacob Payne, Kevin Thompson, Marissa Wilson, Megan Alvey, Emily Rose, Hunter Steele, and Michael Decker.

A special congratulations to the following students for placing 1st overall on their instrument: Reid Wassmer, Eric McBride, Nicholas Gray, Jacob Payne, and Hunter Steele.

Congratulations to Reid Wassmer for being recommended to audition for All-State Band.

Free Dress Day Tomorrow at Elementary K-3 Campus

Tomorrow, November 18, is a Free Dress Day and Out of Uniform Day for students at the Elementary K-3 Campus for the last Friday of the month.

Fifth Third Sponsors Class to Teach Financial Responsibility

'Fifth Third Bank is teaming up with money expert Dave Ramsey to provide financial literacy courses to high schools in Evansville, Owensboro and Henderson.

Fifth Third will spend about $1500 per school to provide Dave Ramsey's Foundations in Personal Finance Program.

Teachers will be aided by video lessons delivered by Ramsey.

The program meets all state and national standards and comes at no cost to the schools.' (WFIE Channel 14 news release)

OCHS has received textbooks and will implement them in our second semester Economics class.

OCHS Football – Playoff Game Information - November 18

OCHS will play Murray on Friday, November 18, in round three of the playoffs in Murray, KY at 7:30 pm.

All tickets are general admission for $5. Tickets will be available in the OCHS Athletic Office from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm beginning on Wednesday.

The game will be played at the middle school in Murray, KY.

Driving Directions to TY Holland Stadium Via West KY Parkway

1. Merge onto I-24 W via EXIT 1B toward JULIAN M CARROLL PURCHASE PARKWAY/PADUCAH. 16.8 miles

2. Merge onto JULIAN M CARROLL PURCHASE PKWY S via EXIT 25A toward FULTON. 10.6 miles

3. Take the US-641-SPUR S exit, EXIT 41, toward HARDIN/MURRAY.

4. Merge onto US-641 SPUR S. US-641 SPUR S becomes US-641 S. Stay on US 641 which will take you in to Murray. 18 miles

5. Turn LEFT onto MAIN ST/KY-121/KY-94. It will be between a CVS Pharmacy and a US BANK. .4 miles

6. Drive to 8th Street, and make a right, {just past Murray Middle School}.

7. At the next intersection there is a stop sign, make a right at the stop sign(Poplar Street).

8. You will be traveling between the Murray Hospital and the football field. Enter the FIRST drive you come to, which is before the next stop sign (just past the concession stand on the right).

SCRIP Will Be Sold at the K-3 Campus on Saturdays Beginning November 25

SCRIP SUCCE$$ Announces Holiday Hours / Locations SCRIP SUCCE$$ will once again be open at the Elementary K-3 Campus beginning Black Friday and continuing on Saturdays through December 17.
At the Elementary K-3 Campus - Holiday Hours are listed below:
Friday, November 25 - 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday, November 26 - 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday, December 3 - 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday, December 10 - 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday, December 17 - 9 am - 3 pm

Sophomore Class Trip Scheduled

The OCHS sophomore class is planning a class trip to Lexington to watch the University of Kentucky vs. Larmar University basketball game on December 28, 2011.

The cost of the trip will be $50, which will cover the ticket and transportation; each person will be responsible for their own meals. Due to high interest in UK basketball tickets, the university ticket office has asked that we provide them with a ticket count by the end of the week.

Please make checks out to OCHS and turn them into Mr. Kraus or Mr. Miller by November 18th.

Check Your Child's Cafeteria Account On Line

We realize it can be difficult to keep track of fees and payments to the school district. To help simplify payment of school food service fees, The Diocese of Owensboro School Food Service has enrolled in an internet-based service called Café Prepay. This service is a website where you can pay for your child’s Breakfast and Lunch meals using your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Participation in this is voluntary; you may enroll at any time. There is a website charge of $2.50 for each transaction. The School Food Service will not receive any part of this charge.

 

Café Prepay also enables you at no charge to view your student’s participation report, which means you can monitor your child’s spending and see exactly what they’re eating each day (via the Participation Report link.)

 

1. To get started, you will first enroll at http://www.cafeprepay.com/ .
2. You will be asked to enter your email address and a password, which will be used each time you log in. Please note that a valid email address is required and that Café Prepay stores any necessary personal information in a secure, offline database which is accessed only to process payments and send payment confirmation via email.

 

Please visit their website of common questions for more information.

 

For more information you may contact Theresa Ballard, Food Service Director Diocese of Owensboro at 270-852-8355 or via email at Theresa.ballard@pastoral.org

 

Elementary Yearbook Cover Contest

Once again, for this year's OCS Elementary Yearbook a student will design the cover!

The theme is: Owensboro Catholic Schools: Sharing Faith with Friends

* Size of Paper 8 ½ x 11 (printer paper) - design on one side on the page only

* One design from the Elementary K-3 Campus and one design from the Elementary 4-6 Campus will be chosen - one for the front cover and one for the back cover.

* Use colored sharpies (the colors are more vibrant)

Due date: Monday, December 12 to the school office.

The winner will receive one (1) free elementary yearbook for the 2011-2012 school year + $25 in SCRIP

Alec Bahnick - News25 Football MVP Nominee

Vote for Alec Bahnick for News25 Football MVP for this week.  He hada  key interception in the Aces 45-27 win over Butler County.

Sts Joseph & Paul's Craft Show and Bake Sale

Sunday, November 20, 2011

10 am - 3 pm in the Parish Hall

Featuring: St J&P 125 year-old Steeple Slate Products, Activities Committee's Famous Derby Pies, Fudge, Baked Goods, Hair Accessories, Home Décor, Holiday Decorations, Flower Arrangements, School Spirit Items, Jewelry, Purses and Bags, Wood Working, Religious Books, Gifts, Jewelry, UK, Youth Group crafts. A total of 32 booths will be available.

Elementary K-3 Campus 3rd Graders to Perform for Alma Randolph Foundation Christmas Program

The Elementary K-3 Campus 3rd grade students have been given the honor of performing at the Alma Randolph Benefit Concert on November 20 at 3 PM at Owensboro High School in the Rose Curtain Theater.
Tickets are $10 each. Children under the age of 10 will be admitted for free. You can call Nancy Eskridge at 316-8065 for advance tickets. Also performing this year are OHS Encore song and dance, OHS Step Dancers, Tamarack Elementary Singing Stars, Newton Parrish chorus, special reading of the Christmas Story by Jo and Bill Barron and last but certainly not least Alma will be able to sing this year for the first time is several years.
The Program is titled: "A Soulful Christmas." Please join us in helping raise money for our local families in need. 100% of all funds raised go to help the needy in our community. Last year 873 students were able to have new school clothes to begin the school year thanks to this benefit!

OCHS Football - Playoff Game Information - Friday, November 18

 OCHS will play Murray on Friday, November 18, in round three of the playoffs in Murray, KY at 7:30 pm.

There will be a pep bus going to Friday night's football game at Murray! There will be a table in the OCHS cafeteria during lunch to sign up.

OCMS Band Students Named All District

Congratulations to members of the Owensboro Catholic Middle School Band on making All-District—a school record 11 members were named.

Congratulations to Becca Ballard, Rex Berry, Jackson Bittel, Joey Phillips, Tricia Thompson, Jake Hayden, Evan Christodoulou, Lauren Goodwin, Clayton Roberts, Molly Payne and Lindsey Carrico.

Becca Ballard, Rex Berry, and Jackson Bittel came in first chair (first place overall) on their instruments. They competed with students from the Owensboro/Henderson/Madisonville area.

OCHS Boys Cross Country Team Places 7th in State; Olivia Cason Places 11th in State picture

Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country team on their 7th place finish at the state meet. The team members ran the following times:

Michael Polio 18:02 (31st Place)

Michael Goedde 18:16 (42nd Place)

Nick Krampe 18:33 (62nd Place)

Ryan Carlisle 19:14 (89th Place)

Marty Crowe 19:16 (92nd Place)

Brian Gross 20:32

Michael Crowe 22:06


Olivia Cason ran 20:47 to place 11th in the State.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - November 14-18, 2011

Monday, 11/14/11:
Yearbook meeting after school 3:00 to 4:00.

Tuesday: 11/15/11:
KYA delegates meeting at 7:35 a.m. It is very important that you are on time in the gym or cafeteria.

PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m., OCMS Cafeteria  ACT Explore Testing Explained, Information on Pre-Registering for High School, OCHS Graduation Requirements and Diploma Levels.
Presentations by Maire McCormick, Janice Clark, and Ann Flaherty.
Non uniform day on Wednesday, November 16 for students whose parents attend the meeting.

Wednesday, 11/16/11:
Progress reports sent home.

Thursday, 11/17/11:
Mass at 9:00 a.m., Immaculate Catholic Church.

Friday, 11/18/11:
Regular day.

Pep Rally - Volleyball Team Heading to State

OCHS held a pep rally for the Volleyball team before they headed to the state tournament.

Pep Rally for OCHS Cross Country Teams and Football Team

OCHS held a pep rally to honor the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams before they went to the state meet. The football team was also honored on their current run in the playoffs.

Russell Hayden - News25 Football MVP Week 12

Congratulations to Russell Hayden for winning News25 Football MVP for week 12.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - November 14-18, 2011

Wednesday, November 16- 6:30-PTO Meeting at Elementary K-3 Campus in teh gymnasium.  All parents are encouraged to attend.  There will be sign in sheets, and every child who has a parent attend at least one PTO meeting throughout the school year will receive a FREE DRESS day at the end of the school year.  ALSO- the class with the highest attendance wins money to spend on the classroom!

Thursday, November 17- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Flowers' Class

Friday, November 18 - Free Dress Day

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

Monday, November 14
Don't forget your canned food items for our Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday.
FPS Practice from 2:15-4:30.

Tuesday, November 15
Sixth Grade FPS Only from 2:15-4:30.

Wednesday, November 16
Sixth Grade Academic Team practice 2:15-3:30 Focus Groups, 3:30-4:30 Quick Recall.
PTO Meeting at the Elementary K-3 Campus at 6:30 pm.

Thursday, November 17
9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Hardesty's class. Fr. Mark Buckner will be celebrating with us. Priest Visits.
4-H Speech Contest Run-Off at the Elementary 4-6 Campus. Students will need to arrive by 5:45 pm. Good luck to all our students!

Friday, November 18
Non-Uniform Day!


Middle School Softball Open Field Monday/Wednesday 5:30-7:30 for any girl in grades 6-8, at OCHS Parent's Park.

4-H Speech Contest Winners

Congratulations to all those students who participated in the 4-H Speech Contest last night (11.10.11). The following students placed in their age division and will be advancing to the run-off competition next Thursday (11.17.11):
10 Year Old Division:
Paul Pfiefer - 1st
Mary Catherine Scales - 1st
Grace Brocato - 2nd
Katie Hayden - 2nd

11 Year Old Division:
Kelly Hayden - 1st
Abby Hagan - 1st
Reisz Krampe - 2nd
Taylor Beyke - 2nd

12 Year Old Division:
Benjamin Conkright - 1st
John Thomas Hayden - 1st
Casey Wink - 2nd
Payton Sanford - 2nd

The following students will be moving on to the Regional Competition later in the year:

9 Year Old Division:
Alyssa Beyke - 1st
Alex Scheithe - 2nd

13 Year Old Division:
Meredith Grant - 1st

Thanksgiving Collection Next Week at Elementary 4-6 Campus

On Thursday, November17, the school will celebrate its Thanksgiving Liturgy. As part of the presentation of gifts, we would like each student to come forth with a canned good or personal care item, reaffirming his/her resolve to share with those in need.

May we encourage you to find a way to have your child "earn" the item he/she brings as offering. Sometimes we make it too easy for our children - just looking in the cupboard and taking a item does not always impress upon them the difficulty and hardship endured by much of the world (and our local community) in putting food on the table. Insisting that they perform some chore, or act of charity, may help to make this a reality in their lives. Can you imagine your child helping rake the yard in return for the item he/she will offer at the liturgy?

Students may bring their items to school between Monday, November 14, and Thursday, November 17 .
May the Lord continue to bless you for your generous spirit toward the poor and needy.

‘The Very Great Grandson of Sherlock Holmes’ – OCHS Fall Play - Performances Saturday and Sunday

The OCHS Fall Play opened last night (11.10.11) to a full house. Don’t miss the other performances of the play in Soenneker Hall:

Saturday, November 12 – 7 pm
Sunday, November 13 – 2 pm
Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for students.

The cast includes: Christopher Hayden, Kevin Thompson, CJ Glaser, Allie Payne, Morgan Oller, Becca Boom, Megan Tigue, Amanda Gross, Anna McNulty, Eric McBride, Stephanie Dooper, and Nicholas Gray.

Director is Joel Ciaccio. The crew includes Allison Schepers, Alyssa Ralph, Chase Carrico, Emily Rose, Emily Whitehouse, Eric Thomas, Katherine Hagan, Katelyn Westerfield, Kelsey Haynes, Kim Whitaker, Jacob Payne, Marissa Wilson, Mason Richardson, and Veronica Wethington.

Other acknowledgements: Gates Settle, Harold Staples, Fr. Bradley, Jason Pagan, Susan Bartlett, Miss Mac, Abbye Hodksins, Beth Berry, Maintenance, Terry’s Tees.

The Emerald Productions faculty advisor is Mrs. Katie Pagan.

UK vs. South Carolina Basketball Ticket Raffle to Benefit OCHS Girls Soccer

The OCHS girls soccer team is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win 2 tickets to the UK vs. South Carolina Basketball game on Saturday, January 7, 2012 and a One Night stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.

Tickets are $5 each.

Tickets are available at the OCHS main office or the OCHS athletic office or your favorite OCHS girls soccer player.

OCHS SCRUBS Group Promotes ‘Go Cold Turkey’ for the Great American Smokeout

The SCRUBS group participated in the WBKR broadcast to promote ‘Go Cold Turkey’ for the Great American Smoke-out to quit smoking. Registration to win a turkey are located at various retailers and locations.

OMHS HealthPark, Owensboro Pediatrics, Sherwin Williams on Frederica, Western KY Blood Center, Green River Heart Institute, Little Caesar's Pizza on Carter Rd, Dr. Durall’s Orthodontic Office, Legends Sports, Beef O’Brady’s, Owensboro Catholic High School Main Office, Owensboro Catholic Schools SCRIP Office

SCRUBS is partnering with the Green River Tobacco Control Coalition and OMHS HealthPark to challenge those who use tobacco to “Go Cold Turkey” on Thursday, November 17, the date of the Great American Smoke-Out.

During the month of November, SCRUBS students will place smoke-free/smoking cessation information and raffle containers at various businesses throughout Owensboro.

Each community participant who takes the pledge may register to take a chance on winning a turkey in honor of “Going Cold Turkey.” The drawing will be held live on WBKR, 92.5 FM on Thursday, November 17 about 7:40 am.

To participate, you are asked to take a pledge promising to:
• “Go Cold Turkey“ and be tobacco and smoke free at least on November 17, and hopefully each day afterwards
• Pledging to not smoking around others, especially babies and children
• If you are non-smoker, you may pledge to continue to live tobacco free and support a loved one who smokes to also be tobacco free

OCS Planning Session Featured by NCEA

OCS held its initial planning session in October 2011. Dr. Regina Haney from NCEA was the facilitator.

Football Class 2A District 2 – Player and Coach of the Year

Congratulations to Coach John Edge who was named Class 2A, District 2 Coach of the Year and Isaac Hardesty who was named Class 2A, District 2 Player of the Year.

They will be recognized at halftime of the class 2A state championship game on December 2 in Bowling Green.

OCHS Football Players Named to Big 8

 The Big 8 is made up of the 4 Owensboro schools, Henderson County, Madisonville and Ohio County. Congratulations to the following players who were named to the Big 8 Team.

First Team:
DL- Logan Cart
DB- Peyton Booth
QB- Isaac Hardesty
RB- Russell Hayden
WR- Ryan Hogg
WR- Masden Riney
OL- Andrew Carlisle
Kicker- Isaac Wilkerson

Honorable Mention:
Alec Bahnick, Jacob Tanner

Aces Articles in ‘The Sporting Times’ – November 2011

Articles about Lady Aces Golf, OCHS football player, Ben Wathen, and the OCHS Volleyball team are highlighted in this month’s edition. Copies of ‘The Sporting Times’ are available in the OCHS main office.

Kindergarten Hoedown

The Kindergarten class enjoyed a fun day of games, crafts, dances and treats at the annual kindergarten hoedown. Watch a video montage of the day.

OCHS and OCMS Fall 2011 Athletic Teams

Watch a video montage of the fall 2011 athletic teams from OCMS and OCHS. Great season everyone!

Russell Hayden Nominated for News 25 MVP of the Week

Go online and vote for Russell Hayden as the News 25 MVP of the Week. Russell ran for 142 yards and 3 Touchdowns vs Reidland on Friday night.

Podcast – Mr. Kurt Osborne – ACT Test Scores – Class of 2011

Mr. Kurt Osborne, Assistant Principal, reviews the ACT scores from the OCHS Class of 2011 in a recent podcast.

Marching Aces 'Reflections' Picture Montage

Watch a video montage of pictures from the Marching Aces show 'Reflections'

OCMS Weekly Reminders - November 7-11,2011

Monday, 11/7/11:

Regular day.

 

Tuesday: 11/8/11:
No School. Election Day.

 

Wednesday, 11/9/11:
Beta Club sorting team meet at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Lamberg's room.

 

Thursday, 11/10/11:

• Beta Club entering team will meet at 7:45 a.m. in the computer lab.
• Grandparents Mass at 9:00 a.m., Immaculate Catholic Church. Reception immediately following at Immaculate parish hall.
• Beta Club will meet as a whole group after school until 3:45 p.m.

 

Friday, 11/11/11:
7th grade retreat.

OCHS Football – Playoff Game Information - Round 2

OCHS will play Butler County on Friday, November 11, in round two of the playoffs at Steele Stadium at 7:00 pm.

PSL holders may purchase their tickets on Wednesday or Thursday (November 9-10) in the OCHS athletic office from 8 am - 3:30 pm.

All others may purchase tickets on Friday, November 11, from 8 am – 3:30 pm. Chairbacks are $8, General admission for adult $6 and student $5.

Reminder – OCS Not in Session – Tuesday, November 8 – OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office Open Regular Hours

Just a reminder, OCS is not in session on Tuesday, November 8, due to Election Day. We encourage all those able to vote to visit the polls.

The OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office will be open regular hours, 8 am – 5 pm.

Gates Settle – ‘It’s Just Different’ – Podcast

Recently Mr. Gates Settle recorded a podcast of his article from OCHS Parentlines September 2011 edition.

Boys Cross Country Earn Regional Title, Olivia Cason is Individual Girls Regional Title; State Meet Next Saturday

Congratulations to the Boys CC team Class A Region champs. The top 7 runners will run in next Saturday’s state meet: Michael Polio, Michael Goedde, Nick Krampe, Ryan Carlisle, Marty Crowe, Brian Gross and Michael Crowe.
Congratulations to Olivia Cason for earning the Girls Individual Regional title. Olivia and Elizabeth Cason both to the State meet on Saturday.

Marching Aces Participate in Veteran’s Day Parade



Marching Aces in Veteran's Day Parade, Owensboro

 Great job to the Marching Aces who participated in the Veteran’s Day parade on Saturday in downtown Owensboro.

OC Basketball Shirts For Sale – OCHS Girls Basketball Fundraiser

The Lady Aces Basketball Team is selling Tee shirts as a fundraiser. Orders will be accepted through this Friday, November 11.

Please turn in your order with payment to any Girls Basketball Player or contact Coach Michael Robertson cell: 270-314-5645.

Short sleeve T - $10
Long Sleeve T - $15
Sizes Youth Small through Adult 3XL

Make checks payable to OCHS Girls Basketball

OCHS Baseball Ham and Turkey Cook

The OCHS Baseball Team will be smoking Hams and Turkeys on Wednesday, November 23rd, the day before Thanksgiving.

Smoked Ham - average 8 lb. - Cost $32.00 -$5.00 extra Sliced

Smoked Turkey Boneless White Meat - average 8 lb. $36.00- $5.00 extra Sliced

Pick—Up on Wednesday, November 23 between 2:00 and 4:00 pm at the Immaculate Parish Cook Building (behind OCMS)
Please place your order by Friday, November 18.

Contact : Cynthia Riney 993-0191, Denise Richardson 929-0528, see any OCHS Baseball or call the OCHS Athletic office at 852.8001

Softball Open Field for Grades 6-8

Middle School Softball Open Field will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from  5:30-7:30 for any girls in grades 6-8 at OCHS Parent's Park.

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

Monday, November 7 -
FPS Practice from 2:15-4:00.
5th Grade field trip to the River Park.
Tuesday, November 8 -
No School due to elections. Don't forget to vote!
Market Day Orders are Due!
Wednesday, November 9 -
Sixth Grade Academic Team practice 2:15-3:30 Focus Groups, 3:30-4:30 Quick Recall.

Thursday, November 10 -
9:00 Mass planned by Ms. Jones' class. Fr. J. Ibemere will be celebrating with us. Priest Visits.
4-H Speech Contest at the Elementary 4-6 Campus. Students will need to arrive by 5:45 pm. Good luck to all our students! Due to the large number of students participating in the 4-H Speech contest from the Elementary 4-6 Campus, we have decided to hold the competition at the Elementary 4-6 Campus. The Run-Off will be next Thursday, November 17th.
Friday, November 11 -
Faith in Education!

Saturday, November 12-
Market Day Order Pick-Up at the Elementary K-3 Campus Cafeteria 10-11 am

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

Monday, November 7- 3rd Grade Field Trip to RiverPark-Mad Science Show

Tuesday, November 8-

• Market Day Orders Due- BONUS DAYS- Order your Pies and we can earn 45%!!
• NO School- Election Day

Thursday, November 10- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. McCarty's Class

Saturday, November 12 - Market Day Order Pickup 10 - 11 am at Elementary K-3 Campus

Acettes Hip Hop Routine - October 30, 2011

Watch the Acettes hip hop dance routine from October 30, 2011 Great job Acettes!

Vote for YouTube Video – FFA and Eric Thomas

Please vote for this video…and have your friends & family vote too!

How do you vote? Click the video link and view the short (1 min.) video…each viewing is one vote.

Eric Thomas, a sophomore, produced a video for the Kentucky Soybean Board and it made the top 10 videos in the state.
Please make as many hits on this site as possible! Each viewing counts for one vote! There is quite a bit of money at stake here for both Eric and the OC FFA. $1000 for Eric and $1000 for the OCHS FFA chapter.

OCMS PTO Meeting – November 15 – High School Prep Information and EXPLORE Test Review

The OCMS PTO Meeting is scheduled for November 15 at 7 pm in the OCMS cafeteria. This meeting will review high school preparation and the recent Explore test results.

OCMS Grandparents Mass and Reception

OCMS will host a grandparents mass and reception on Thursday, November 10. Mass will begin at 9 am at Immaculate church with a reception following in the parish hall. All grandparents are invited to attend.

OCS Faculty Members Receives Diocesan Sophia Award

The Sophia Award is presenting to an outstanding senior citizen or couple from each parish.

Cecilia Clouse received the award from St. Alphonsus parish. Cecilia is the OCHS Athletic Department secretary.

Fr. Ed Bradley received the award from Holy Name parish. Fr. Bradley is the OCHS Chaplain.

OCMS ‘FAST Track’ – October

October’s OCMS ‘On the FAST Track’ award nominees are: Hunter Shaver, Micah Swift, Mason Robertson, Vasaad Greer, Kristen Dillon, Nick Jackson, Kaylyn Frizzell, Emily Marshall, Alex Danhauer and Cameron O’Nan.



Because of all of the help and the time Alex Danhauer and Cameron O’Nan put in after school and at night helping with the OCMS fundraiser, they have been chosen to earn the top ‘On the FAST Track’ award! Thanks to all of you for displaying Faith, Academics, Service and Teamwork.

Mary, Mediatrix of All Grace, Marian Conference – Saturday, November 12

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 12. Registration begins at 7:30 am. This will be a great opportunity to increase your faith life and get ready for Advent.


The location is Blessed Mother Parish Hall in Owensboro and the cost is only $20.00. There will be three wonderful speakers:

Susan Tassone, who has written several books on Purgatory and has appeared on EWTN shows

Fr. Wade Menezes of the Fathers of Mercy in Bowling Green

Fr. Robert Lombardo, who works with the poorest of the poor in Chicago and is a founding member of Fr. Benedict Groeschel's Franciscan Friars of Renewal

Maria Spears who has spent many years singing for us at our annual YOUTH 2000 will be providing the music.

Registration brochures are available at the church entrances, St. Max Bookstore on 18th Street and registration will be available at the door.

If you have any questions call Lisa Englert at 993-8896.

SCRIP SUCCE$$ Announces Holiday Hours / Locations

SCRIP SUCCE$$ will once again be open at the K-3 Campus beginning Black Friday and continuing on Saturdays through December 17!
At the Elementary K-3 Campus – Holiday Hours are listed below:

Friday, November 25 – 9 am - 3 pm

Saturday, November 26 – 9 am - 3 pm


Saturday, December 3 – 9 am - 3 pm


Saturday, December 10 – 9 am - 3 pm


Saturday, December 17 – 9 am - 3 pm

Driving Safety is Important

The leading cause of death in teens is from auto accidents. Many of these wrecks are thought to have been survivable if only seatbelts were used by the vehicle occupants. However, defensive, safe driving should always be practiced regardless of the driver's age.

Listed below are the leading causes of auto accidents in order - and all of them are under the driver's control:
* Speeding

* Unsafe or too-frequent lane changing

* Not using turn signals

* Tailgating

* Not yielding the right of way

* Ignoring traffic signals

* Driving while impaired by alcohol or chemicals
Remember to buckle-up EVERY time and drive safely. Donot get in a vehicle of an unsafe driver. Parents, continuously remind your teen driver of this. Nagging them about this may save his or her life.

More about OCHS SCRUBS

Picture Re-Takes Tomorrow at Elementary 4-6 Campus

If you would like your child's school picture retaken, please remember to dress them appropriately tomorrow. The phtographer will be here in the morning for picture re-takes. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.