OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office Closed Friday and Monday - Happy New Year

Just a reminder, the OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office will be closed on Friday, December 30 and Monday, January 2 for the New Year Holiday.

Reminder: OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office Closed Friday and Monday

Just a reminder, the OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office will be closed on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 for the Christmas Holiday.

Project Lead the Way Program Receives Certification

Apollo High School announced today that it has received national certification for its Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program. PLTW, a nonprofit organization and the nation’s leading provider of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs, offers a rigorous curriculum that allows students to apply what they are learning in math and science class to real-life engineering and technology projects.

As a result of this certification, PLTW students participating in the program at Apollo are now eligible to apply for transcripted college credit for their high school PLTW courses.

The PLTW certification program recognizes schools for successfully demonstrating a commitment to PLTW’s national standards and provides students with the opportunity to apply for college credit when they complete select PLTW courses in high school and receive other college-level recognition at PLTW affiliate universities. PLTW has more than 40 affiliate college and university partners.

The PLTW program is offered to OCHS students through the Community Campus. Currently Amanda Gross, an OCHS Senior, and Kali Paul, an OCHS Junior, participate in the program.

School Calendar for 2012-2013 Approved

The school calendar for the 2012-2013 has been approved.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - December 19-20, 2012

Monday, 12/19/11:

March for Life parent meeting on Monday, December 19, at 5:30 pm in the OCMS cafeteria.
Tuesday, 12/20/11:
End of second quarter.
Last day of school! We hope that you and your family have a blessed Christmas Season.

School will resume on Wednesday, January 4, 2012!

Santa Claus Visited Elementary K-3 Campus Today

Thanks Santa for visiting the Elementary K-3 Campus today. The kids have all been good!

Project Lead the Way - Launching the Cows

The Project Lead the Way engineering program through the Community Campus had a project to launch a stuffed cow at bowling pins.

Amanda Gross, an OCHS senior, and Kali Paul, an OCHS junior, are students in the class.

PLTW Launching

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - December 19-20, 2011

Monday, December 19- Santa Claus Visits the K-3 Campus


Tuesday, December 20- Class Christmas Parties- Last Day of School!  Thank you for a wonderful first semester. We hope that you and your family have a blessed Christmas Season overflowing with the Peace of Christ.



Wednesday, January 4, 2012- First Day Back After Christmas Vacation

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who donated items for our Missions Baby Shower. Your generosity is always amazing!

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Announcements December 19-20, 2011

Monday, December 19 -Advent Service 7:50 am planned by 6B, 6C, and 6D 8:00 Spelling Bee. Christmas Program Practice. 10:00-10:30 Lunch in classrooms. 10:30-1:30 AR reward at The Edge.

Tuesday, December 20 - Christmas Parties. Lunch in the classrooms. Christmas Program at 12:30.

4th & 5th Grade Academic Team practice will begin on Wednesday, January 4th. Focus groups will last until 3:30. Students who aren't in Quick Recall may be picked up at this time in the front of the school. Quick Recall practice will be from 3:30-4:30. These students may also be picked up in the front of school.

OCMS Fellowship of Christian Athletes - March for Life

March for Life parent meeting on Monday, December 19, at 5:30 pm in the OCMS cafeteria.

OCS Friends and Family Discount at Shoe Carnival

Shoe Carnival is extending its 'Friends and Family' discount to the OCS community.  Just mention the Freinds and Family event in the store and receive 30% off the lowest sale price.

Valid Friday, December 16 through Sunday, December 18

Redeem offer online at http://www.shoecarnival.com/ enter the code shoefreinds at checkout. 

Some other restrictions, please contact the store closest to you.

Logan’s Roadhouse – Please check your Cards from SCRIP

Due to an error from our supplier – some of the Logan’s Roadhouse gift cards have not been activated.

If you purchased a Logan’s Roadhouse gift card from SCRIP on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week (December 13 and 14) we encourage you to check the serial number on the backside. If it is within these serial numbers, please bring the card back to the SCRIP office for a replacement.
Serial numbers: 600649131405054690 – 600649131405054739

We apologize for the inconvenience.

OCMS Team Places in Knowledge Master Academic Challenge

Congratulations to the Knowledge Master academic team. On December 7 they placed 4th in the state. They ranked 200 out of 545 international teams.
Members of the team include Matthew Caldwell, Jake Hayden, Lucy Kurtz, Molly Payne, and Tricia Thompson. Coaches are Margie Ebelhar and Julie Renshaw.

Camera Bag in Athletic Office

A camera bag for a Proscan Video 8 camcorder was left in Steele Stadium this past season. It may be claimed in the OCHS Athletic Office, 852.8001

OCHS Swim Team – Candy Cane Classic Invitational

The OCHS swim team will host their first invitation this Saturday, December 17. The Candy Cane Classic will take place at the Healthpark with a total of 8 teams attending. The meet will start at 10:45am and should last no later than 4pm.

The team will host a canned food drive to benefit the Daniel Pitino Shelter.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Reminder - December 15, 2011

Advent Service Project Ends Friday, December 16Don't forget your hats, gloves, mittens and scarfs for our Advent Service Project. All collected items will be taken to the Pitino Shelter Friday afternoon. Thank you for all the generous donations! The students have done a wonderful job toiling for joy!


Christmas Program
Please join us for our annual Christmas Program at 12:30 on Tuesday, December 20th in the gym. Students may be checked out from their classrooms immediately following the program. If someone other than the parent is taking your child home, a note must be sent prior to the performance.

AR Reward - 2nd Quarter
We will be taking the students ice skating at The Edge on Monday, December 19th. Please make sure your child dresses appropriately. Long socks, sweatshirts, gloves, etc. are recommended. Also, please make sure your child knows their shoe size. This is very helpful in getting their skates. Information concerning this event went home on Tuesday. Lunch will be served early and eaten in the classrooms.

Elementary K-3 Campus - Christmas Program - Friday, December 16

Friday, December 16, the Elementary K-3 students will put on a short Christmas Program for parents in the Gym at 1:00. Each grade level will sing a Christmas song they have been practicing on for the past few weeks.

Children should dress in Christmas Colors to show their Christmas Spirit!  We ask that the children dress in red and green so they will look festive for the Christmas Program.

Parents may take students home at the end of the program.

OCHS FFA Officers 2011-2012

Attached is a picture of the Owensboro Catholic FFA Officer Team for 2011/2012

They are:

Rebecca Millay, President

Maddie Zoglmann, Vice-President

Eric Thomas, Secretary

Justin Krampe, Treasurer

Ben Englert, Sentinel

Jared Millay, Reporter/Historian

Michael Thompson, Parliamentarian

Pete Mattingly, Chaplain

OCHS Band Celebrates 100th Habitat House for Humanity

OCHS Drum Corps providing a community service at the 100th Habitat House for Humanity in Owensboro. Ed Hauser and the OCHS students led the crowd around the block at 1701 4th Street as the beginning of the celebration for the new home.

OCHS, Central Office and SCRIP Phone Lines are Now Running

The phone lines to OCHS, OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office are now working.

We appreciate your patience, and apologize for the inconvenience.

OCHS, Central Office and SCRIP Phone Lines are Down - Tuesday, December 13

Due to work on the phone lines at OCHS, Central Office and SCRIP Office, the phone lines are down. No incoming calls or outgoing calls are working.

If you need to get a hold of any of these offices, we encourage you to send an email to the person you are trying to contact or you can send an email to publications@owensborocatholic.org and it will be forwarded to the correct person.

We appreciate your patience, and apologize for the inconvenience.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - December 12-16, 2011

Monday, 12/12/11:

Yearbook meeting after school 3:00 to 4:00.
Gifts turned in for Giving Tree. All presents should be wrapped EXCEPT for diapers and food products.

Tuesday,12/13/11:
OCMS Band Christmas concert, Blessed Mother parish hall, 7:00 p.m.
Gifts turned in for Giving Tree.

Wednesday, 12/14/11:
Delivery of Giving Tree gifts to Birthright.

Thursday, 12/15/11:
Bishop Medley will be presiding at the Advent/Christmas liturgy, Immaculate Church, 9:00 a.m.

The OCMS Drama group will present a production of 'Because God Says So, That's Why!' on Thursday, December 15, at 6:30 pm in the OCMS Cafeteria.
Adults: $3.00
Students: $1.50
Under 3 years old: Free

Friday, 12/16/11:
Delivery of Giving Tree gifts to St. Joseph's Peace Mission.
Last day for AR tests for 2nd quarter.

SCRIP Office Open Wednesdays, December 14 and December 21

Just a reminder the SCRIP Office will be open on Wednesdays, December 14 and 21 from 8 am - 5 pm.

Remember to use SCRIP for your Christmas purchases and gift giving.

Bishop Medley to Celebrate Mass at OCMS

Bishop Medley will celebrate mass with the OCMS students on Thursday, December 15, at 9 am at Immaculate parish.

All are welcome to join us.

OCMS Christmas Play

The OCMS Drama group will present a production of 'Because God Says So, That's Why!' on Thursday, December 15, at 6:30 pm in the OCMS Cafeteria.

Adults: $3.00
Students: $1.50
Under 3 years old: Free

OCHS, Central Office and SCRIP Phone Lines are Down

 

Due to work on the phone lines at OCHS, Central Office and SCRIP Office, the phone lines are down. No incoming calls or outgoing calls are working.

If you need to get a hold of any of these offices, we encourage you to send an email to the person you are trying to contact or you can send an email to publications@owensborocatholic.org and it will be forwarded to the correct person.

We appreciate your patience, and apologize for the inconvenience.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - December 12-16, 2011

Monday December 12- Yearbook Cover Contest Due



Thursday, December 15- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Swift's 1st Grade

Friday, December 16-
1:00- Elementary K-3 Christmas Program
Free Dress Day- WEAR CHRISTMAS COLORS

December 12-16- Missions Baby Shower- Students bring in items to donate to Birthright
This week we will collect items for our "Missions Baby Shower". We will reach out to those babies who like Baby Jesus might not have all the comforts they need by bringing in items for Birthright. If you are able to make a donation, please send any of the following to school this week:


Diapers, Baby Wipes, Formula, Onesies, Baby Shampoo, Bottle Brushes, Socks, Baby Washclothes

For the Mother: Nightgowns, House Coats, Slippers

Elementary 4-6 Camous Weekly Reminders December 12-16, 2011

Monday, December 12 -Advent Service 7:50 am planned by 5C, 5D, and 6A.

Tuesday, December 13 - AR Cut-Off for the second quarter. Sixth Grade Band Concert at Blessed Mother Parish Hall 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, December 14 - 5th Grade DARE Bowling.

Thursday, December 15 -9:00 Mass planned by the sixh grade class. Fr. Ray Goetz will be celebrating with us. 5th Grade DARE Graduation 12:45 in gym. Please join us if you can.

Friday, December 16 -Non-Uniform day for all students!

Reminder: Our annual Christmas program will be Tuesday, December 20th at 12:30 in the gym. Once the program is over, parents may check their child out of school through the classroom teachers. If someone other than the parent is picking up, please send note to school stating that information.

Aces Apparel Store – SCRIP Office – 1 Stop Shopping

New apparel and lots of stocking stuffers and sports ornaments to show off your Aces spirit.

Plus purchase gift cards from SCRIP!

One-stop Christmas shopping!

Ed-U-Play at Elementary 4-6 Campus

The Owensboro Catholic Elementary 4-6 Campus hosted an Ed-U-Play for its students in the school gymnasium.


Students were able to choose from various activities available. Activities include:

Chess, Cooking, Liturgical Signing, Archery, Symphony Live, Duct Tape Art, Photography and Team Work/Communications



It provided the students an opportunity to interact with each other in a fun atmosphere.

Peggy Grant - Winner of UK Ticket Raffle to Benefit OCHS Girls Soccer

Congratulations to Peggy Grant who was the winner of the UK basketball ticket raffle to benefit the OCHS Girls Soccer team. Enjoy the game!

STEM Class Visits UK School of Engineering

 

The STEM Class, as part of the Community Campus, visited the UK School of Engineering. Amanda Gross and Kali Paul from OCHS are participating in the program.

Thank you Bishop Medley!

Thank you Bishop Medley for saying mass at the Elementary 4-6 Campus today for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.

SCRIP SUCCE$$ - Christmas Hours and Special Hours

Please Note: All special orders for SCRIP gift cards must be placed no later than Wednesday, December 14.

The SCRIP office WILL BE OPEN on Wednesday, December 14 and Wednesday, December 21.

SCRIP will be closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26.

OCHS Exam Schedule

Thursday 12/15. Exams 1&3

Friday 12/16. Exams 5&7

Monday 12/19. Exams 2&4

Tuesday 12/20. Exams 6&8
OCHS students will be dismissed at 2:00 on each of the exam days.

OCS Apparel Pre-Ordered Available in Central Office

Those who pre-ordered Aces Apparel can pick up their orders in the OCS Central Office. The Central Office is open 8 am - 5 pm. If you have any questions please contact Ashley Wilkerson at 686.8896 or via email at Ashley.wilkerson@owensborocatholic.org

Some extra items are available in limited sizes and quantity. They are also available for purchase in the Central Office.

American Red Cross – Do you know a Hero?

Honor them and tell others about how they impacted your life. We are searching for everyday heroes who go above and beyond the call of duty. We will honor heroes during the American Red Cross 2012 Heroes Campaign.

Nominations are being sought for 2012 Heroes Awards and entries are being accepted for the 2012 Heroes Essay Contest. Please share this information with students, staff, or anyone who could be interested. Thank you for your support of the American Red Cross and the families we serve.

Heroes Nominations
Heroes make the world a better place. They touch and save lives when help is needed most. They’re your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Help the Red Cross identify and honor these everyday heroes by submitting a Heroes nomination today in one of 12 categories (Medical, Group, Adult Rescue, Role Model, Educator, Youth, Law Enforcement, Firefighter, Volunteer, Military and more). Help the Red Cross discover the Heroes living undercover in our community. Nominations are due by Friday, February 10, 2012. View past winning nomination videos online http://www.evansvilleredcross.org/
Heroes Essay Contest
In 500 words or less, students grades Kindergarten through 12th grade, can submit an essay about who their Hero is or what heroism means to them. Winners will be selected by an independent panel in one of four categories (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12) and recognized at the Heroes award banquet on April 19, 2012 at the Casino Aztar Conference Center. Each winner will receive a scholarship or savings bond of $500. Essay entries are due by Friday, February 10, 2012.

For more information contact Mr. Lowe in the OCHS Guidance Office.

Holiday Pops Concert - Owensboro Symphony

Several OCS students who participate in the Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra members will be performing with the Owensboro Symphony during their annual Holiday Pops Concert on Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 3:00 PM at the Riverpark Center.

Holiday pops featuring the Owensboro Symphony chorus, Dr. Diane Earle, director; Kentucky Youth chorale, Julie White, director; and Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra, Tom Stites, conductor.

The Holiday Pops Concert is the perfect way to open your holiday season! Bring the entire family, as the entire OSO family presents the greatest hits of the season!

A listing of OCS students in the OSYO

Families Needed to Host Chinese Students During Visit

Twelve 7th grade Chinese students will be visiting Owensboro from January 29 – February 5, 2012. Families are needed to serve as hosts for the students. If you are interested please contact OCS parent, Jane Lovekamp, at 686-1396.

OCMS Mechatronic Lego League Team - 1st in Teamwork

Congratulations go out to the OCMS Mechatronic Lego League team who earned the Team Work award for displaying distinguished skills in their team work tasks.  The team placed first in Teamwork among 30 teams competing on Saturday, December 3, at OCTC. 

Team members are:  Jackson Bittel, Allie Kuntz, Emma Oakes, Thomas Self, Will Hyland, Nathan Jackson, Joseph Kuntz and Wei Zhen.  The faculty sponsor is Mrs. Jennifer Payne.

6th Grade Academic Showcase - 2nd Place Overall



6th Grade Academic Team

 The students competed Saturday in Henderson and won 2nd Place overall.


Quick Recall placed First
Team Members: John Henry Booth, Daniel Caldwell, Benjamin Conkright, Jacqueline Gesser, Kelly Hayden, Derek Osborne, and Geneva Renshaw.
The following students placed in their individual assessment area:

Science
3rd Place – Derek Osborne
5th Place – Benjamin Conkright

Social Studies
1st Place –Jacqueline Gesser
5th Place - Derek Osborne

Language Arts
2nd Place – Jacqueline Gesser
3rd Place – Casey Wink

Math
4th Place – Max Reid

Arts & Humanities
2nd Place – Nick Howard
4th Place – Geneva Renshaw

OCMS Weekly Reminders - December 5-9, 2011

Monday, 12/5/11
Yearbook meeting after school 3-4 pm
Academic Team written assessment practice 3-3:30 pm.  If you are interested and unable to attend please contact Mrs. Renshaw or Mrs. Ebelhar.

Tuesday, 12/6/11
Regular Day

Wednesday, 12/7/11
Aces Action News meeting at 7:45 am in Mr. Spurlock's room.  All members are asked to attend.
Winterguard auditions 5:30-7:00 pm in OCHS small gym

Thursday, 12/8/11
Feast of the Immaculate Conception.  Mass, Immaculate church at 9:00 am
Winterguard auditions 5:30-7:00 pm in the OCHS small gym

Friday, 12/9/11
Last day for picture proofs to be turned in.

Isaac Hardesty Named Football Class 2A Player of the Year

Congratulations to Isaac Hardesty who was named 2A player of the year. He was honored at the State Championship football game in Bowling Green.

OCMS Students Earn Honors at KYA

Congratulations to Raychel Bahnick who was elected to the Leadership Team at KYA. Eva Cash earned the Outstanding Delegate Award at KYA.

Thanks to faculty advisors Mrs. Walter and Mr. Rhodes for their work in preparing the 22 students who attended KYA this year.

OCMS ‘On the FAST Track!’ - December

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.



The students selected for the month of December by the faculty for the FAST track award are: Destiny Biever, Amberli Birkhead, Marcus Goode, Jacob Hyland, Matthew Newton, Natalie Newton, Mason Robertson. The students were nominated for a variety of good deeds such as honesty, helping a fellow classmate or helping teachers after school.

This month’s winner was Matthew Newton. He was nominated by many teachers for being honest. He found a student’s wallet with a lot of money in it and immediately took it to Mrs. Flaherty.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders December 5-10, 2011

Tuesday, December 6
St. Nicholas Day

Market Day Orders Due- Bonus Days for Cookie Dough this month!

Thursday, December 8- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Riney's Class- Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Friday, December 9- 8:00-11:00-3rd Grade Prayer Day

Saturday, December 10- Market Day Order Pick Up- 10:00-11:00 at the Elementary K-3 Campus

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

Monday, December 5
Advent Service 7:50 am planned by 4D, 5A, and 5B.
FPS practice for Junior FPS Team until 4:30.

Tuesday, December 6
Edu-U-Play afternoon until 5:15. Pick up in front of school on 23rd Street. No Homework Helper Today!

Thursday, December 8
9:00 Mass planned by the sixh grade class. Bishop Medley will be celebrating with us. Please join us if you can.
Junior FPS team competes in competition at Burns. Good Luck!!

Friday-Faith in Education!

AR Cut-Off for the second quarter is Tuesday, December 13.

TWO Presents ‘A Christmas Story’

"A Christmas Story" presented by the Theatre Workshop of Owensboro at the Opryhouse, located at 5th Street and Frederica.

 

Directed by Teresa Wills and Assistant Director, Trisha Thompson, OCMS student.

 

Show dates are:

• Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 pm
• Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm
• Saturday, December 10 at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm

 

Tickets are selling fast, call the box office at (270) 683-5333 to purchase your tickets.

 

OCHS Basketball Tonight, Friday, December 2 - at Apollo - Boys and Girls

Tonight the Basketball Lady Aces and Aces play at Apollo.

Main Gym
Varsity Girls at 6 pm
Varsity Boys at 7:45 pm

Auxiliary Gym
JV Boys at 6 pm
JV Girls at 7:45 pm

OCHS Inductees into the National Honor Society

Congratulations to the following students who were inducted into the Bishop Soenneker Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Carli Barr, Elizabeth Buntin, Ryan Carlisle, Charles Carrico, Jacob Cecil, Julia Danhauer, Hayley Frey, Benjamin Fullenwider, CJ Glaser, Michael Goedde, Morgan Goetz, Becca Greenwell, Chelsea Hagan, Katherine Hagan, Molly Higgins, Haley Ingram, Eric Johnson, Will Johnson, Sam Lilly, Philip Lovekamp, Trevor Lowe, Justin Magnuson, Meghan Mattingly, Neil Mattingly, Jacob Mills, Mason Richardson, Ciara Sauer, Allison Schepers, Kathleen Schreiner, Stefan Swift, Mayme Switzer, Kevin Thompson, Sydney Tignor, Stephanie Wall, Ben Wathen, Veronica Wethington, Kimberly Whitaker, Emily Whitehouse, Lauren Zambrano

OCMS Aces Action News – Fall 2011

View highlights from the fall of 2011 at Owensboro Catholic Middle School.

OCMS Students Win Poetry Contest – Creative Communication: A Celebration of Today’s Writers

Congratulations to the following OCMS students who entered and were published in recent poetry contests.

Natalie Newton – 2010-2011 school year – ‘God’s Greatest Gift’

Micah Swift – 2011-2012 school year – ‘Sword of Infinity’

Listen to each of them recite their poetry.

Micah ‘Sword of Infinity’

Natalie ‘God’s Greatest Gift’

OCMS Updated Announcements - December 1-2, 2011

Thursday, 12/1/11:

• Beta Club will meeet after school until 3:45 for recycling.
• School pictures were given to students today. If your student had their picture retaken, they received their proofs today. Please send in the order by December 9.
• KYA students leave
• Mass, Immaculate Church, 9:00 a.m.

Friday, 12/2/11:

Regular day

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Network

Thursday December 22, 2011
5:30 pm — 7:00 pm
O.M.S. South/5-6 Center, Corner of Scherm and S. Griffith Ave

Discussion Topic is Stress and the Holidays presented by Jennifer Vandiver-Vertrees, LPCC Counseling Associates

For more information, contact Tonya Barr at 686-1159