OCS Uniform Sweatshirts Available in the Aces Apparel Store

Aces Apparel store has received a new shipment of OCS school uniform sweatshirts.

Sizes Youth Small to Adult 2XL- $13.00 each

The Aces Apparel store is located in the OCS Central Office, which is open 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

OCHS Academic Team - District Competition

Overall OCHS Academic team placed 2nd in District Competition

Congratulations to the following Academic Team members who will be moving on to Regionals at Henderson High School on February 18.

Chase Carrico - 3rd place Math, 3rd Place Language Arts
Justin Magnuson - 4th place Math, 2nd place Science
Kevin Thompson - 4th place Social Studies, 4th Place Language Arts
Stephanie Dooper - 1st place Composition

Future Problem Solving Team - 1st Place. Team members include Allen Rakotoiaina, Megan Alvey, Megan Tigue, Michael Crowe

Academic Team Coaches are Mr. Eric Huff and Mrs. Cynda Wood.

OCHS Basketball Lady Aces Named to All A Classic All-Tournament Team

Congratulations to Mary Kate Clemens and Leah Greathouse for being named to the All A Classic State All-Tournament Team.

The Lady Aces lost in the semi-finals of the tournament.

OCHS New Student and Parent Information Night

Owensboro Catholic High School's New Student Parent Information Night will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Soenneker Hall at the school. Parents of next year's incoming freshmen and other interested students are invited and encouraged to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kurt Osborne, OCHS Assistant Principal, at 684-3215 or via email at kurt.osborne@owensborocatholic.org

'When the Saints Come Marching In'

Watch a slideshow of the Elementary K-3 students dressed up as Saints for Catholic Schools Week.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - January 30-February 3

Catholic Schools Week Activities

Monday, 1/30/12:
Yearbook meeting after school 3:00 to 4:00.

Tuesday, 1/31/12:

KUNA delegates will meet today. be on time in the cafeteria or gym at 7:40. Mrs. Walter will come and get you. Financial aid forms are due.

Wednesday, 2/1/12:

Regular day.

Thursday, 2/2/12:

Confessions for students
Beta Club officers will meet at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Lamberg's room.

Friday, 2/3/11

NO SCHOOL.

Elemenary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders January 30-February 3

Catholic Schools Week Activities

Tuesday, January 31 - No FPS practice

Wednesday, February 1 - 4th & 5th Grade Academic Team practice 2:15. Please bring a snack. 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 at 4:30. World's Finest Chocolate Permission Slips go home.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders January 30-February 3

Catholic Schools Week Activities


Thank you to everyone who has already helped raise money the Pails for Nails Service Project. We are still working toward our goal of purchasing 19 pails of nails to donate to Habitat for Humanity!

The Drive will end tomorrow- Tuesday, January 31. We will present our "gift" to Habitat for Humanity at our PEP Rally on Thursday.

Elementary PTO Auction Help Needed

To help make the OCES PTO DINNER & AUCTION a success, we need your help!
We are in need of the following volunteers:

~ 6-8 volunteers to help with food, serving and clean up of the food. (5:30-9:00ish)

~ 2-4 volunteers to help with the French Quarter. (Selling raffle tickets at the dinner)

~ 3-5 volunteers to help with the check out process starting around 8:30 pm

~ 8-10 volunteers to help with the clean up process. This will begin around 10:00 or 10:30 pm

If you are interested in helping, please call Amy Pride at 686-7929 or email her at amypride3@att.net

All A Classic Girls Basketball State Tournament - Semi-Finals

The Girls Basketball team will play in the semi-finals in the All 'A' Classic State basketball tournament tomorrow, Saturday, January 28, at 10:30 am CT in Frankfort.

The Lady Aces are the defending State Champions.

Tickets for thegame will only be sold at the gate. All tickets are $10.00.

All A Classic Girls Basketball State Tournament - Round 2

The Girls Basketball team will play in round 2 in the All 'A' Classic State basketball tournament tomorrow, Friday, January 27, at 10:30 am CT in Frankfort.

The Lady Aces are the defending State Champions.

Tickets for Friday's game will only be sold at the gate. All tickets are $10.    Please note tickets at the gate are $10.

All A Classic Girls Basketball State Tournament Brackets

Director's Corner - Financial Aid Forms and Tuition Rates Mailed

All currently enrolled families should have received this week an envelope in the mail with information concerning the 2012-2013 tuition rates and tuition assistance process.  It was also mailed to anyone showing interest in joining the Owensboro Catholic Schools family.  It is our hope and assumption that all have received this important packet.  If you have not, please stop by the OCS Central Office or call us at 270.686.8896 and we will provide you with a packet.

As noted in the letter accompanying the information, the base tuition rate for 2012-2013 will increase by a modest 2% (compared to 3% for the current school year).  For a family with a one student enrolled K-12, the increase is $70 or $5.83 per month.  The increase for a family with one in high school, the increase is $120, or $10 per month.  Given the continuing uncertain economic times, every effort was made by all involved in building the budget (Central Office personnel, Principals and budget managers, and Finance Committee members) to minimize the tuition impact on our families while still allowing the opportunity to maintain and sustain excellence in Catholic faith formation and academics across our system.  Please note the following:

·         Your continued investment, along with all families who choose Owensboro Catholic Schools, will provide 56.7 % of the projected revenue need of $8,391,068 in the 2012-2013 OCS Budget.

·         Our parish sponsors and partners will provide 35.8% ($3,000,000) of the revenue need by way of Parish Subsidy.

·         Income from fundraisers (Bingo, World’s Finest Chocolate, Magazine Sales, and others), endowment earnings, and other means will provide 7.5% of the need.

The packet included a Student Aid Form from Private School Aid Service (PSAS) for those interested in applying for need-based tuition assistance.  We have set aside $910,000 in the budget to assist families who show need.  I highly encourage all who are interested to submit their Student Aid Form with the necessary documentation to PSAS prior to the first round deadline of February 15, 2012.  Our goal is to have aid award letters out prior to March 15, 2012.  Electronic versions of the Student Aid Form  and Tuition Information Sheet can be found on our website.  Please note:  By OCS policy, all aid to current families must be awarded by August 1, 2012.

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

Free Dress Day - Friday, January 27 - Elementary K-3 Campus

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a FREE DRESS Day for the last Friday of January! Students may come to school out of uniform.

Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish 125 Year Celebration

When St. Joseph Church, located on 4th and Clay St., was demolished in 1989 and when St. Paul Church was refurbished, many religious articles were given away or salvaged and saved by parishioners. As the parish celebrates our 125th year and strive to build archives, the parish would sincerely appreciate the donation of any item that was once a part of the church or school, to be returned so they can be preserved and displayed for all to enjoy. Items can be returned to the parish office at 609 East 4th St.  If you have any questions please call 683-5641

Also, as part of the 125th Celebration, an ALL CLASSES-CLASS REUNION will take place on May 6 in the Sts. Joseph and Paul parish hall.

Catholic Schools Week Activities

Catholic Schools Week National celebration will take place January 29-February 3, 2012.  The theme this year is ‘Catholic Schools – Faith, Academics, Service.’ 

Each of school sites will host a variety of activities in addition to special classroom activities.  Please join us!

Benefit for Joe Hoffman

The Surgery Center will be selling BBQ chickens for Joe Hoffman on Saturday, February 11, at Lourdes Church from Noon – 2 pm. 
Whole chickens are $8:00 and a chicken meals consisting of ¼ chicken, potato salad and baked beans are $10.00. Tickets are available for the whole chickens.

Tickets for a 50/50 pot are being sold to raise additional money. The tickets are $2.00 each and the winner will receive 50% and Joe will receive the other 50%.

Joe is a parent of two OCS students, Gabriel, a freshman, and Francesca, a 6th grader, and is battling cancer.

Snowy Skyline - Grade 1

View a video montage of the Snowy Skyline art project from the 1st Graders.

Make your own photo slideshow at Animoto.

Little Eskimos - Kindergarten

What a video montage of the Little Eskimo art from the Kindergarten.

Try our video maker at Animoto.

Girls Golf Coach Needed

Owensboro Catholic is in need of a Girls Golf Coach.

If you are interested or know of someone who is contact the Owensboro Catholic Athletic Office at 270 852-8001.

OCS Band Students to Participate in WKU Honors Band

Congratulations to the following OCHS band students who will participate in the Honors Band at WKU this weekend:

Megan Alvey, Hunter Steele, Michael Decker, Emily Rose, Reid Wassmer and Emily Wills

OCHS Parentlines Posted

The most recent issue of OCHS Parentlines has been posted.

Kenergy Essay Contest

Any junior whose parents are Kenergy members can enter the Kenergy Essay contest and have a chance in winning a trip to Washington, D.C., in June 2012. It's an all-expense-paid trip.

Any junior interested needs to see Coach Lowe by Thursday, January 26.

College Goal Sunday – coming January 29!

The Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (KASFAA), in cooperation with the Lumina Foundation, KHEAA, KHESLC, knowhow2goky and the YMCA, sponsors College Goal Sunday to help students and parents understand the FAFSA.

On January 29, financial aid professionals will be available at sites around Kentucky to walk students and their parents through the 2012–2013 FAFSA. Families attending College Goal Sunday must bring all the information needed for filling out their tax forms. The volunteers will help families use that information to complete the FAFSA.

Students and parents who plan to attend should arrive by 2 p.m. For more information, call toll free 888.452.7322, visit www.kasfaa.com/cgs and/or join the Kentucky College Goal Sunday group on Facebook.

Owensboro Community and Technical College Advanced Technology Center
4800 New Hartford Road

CHAPS Fundraiser at Beef O'Brady's

Beef O’Brady’s will be hosting a fund raiser for CHAPS (Citizens Helping All People Succeed) from 4-8pm on Wednesday, January 25.

 CHAPS is a group of students from all the area high schools who work with River Valley Prevention Center to address teen substance abuse issues in the community to help make Owensboro/Daviess County a better place to live.

All A Classic Girls Basketball State Tournament

The Girls Basketball team will play in the All 'A' Classic State basketball tournament beginning Wednesday, January 25 in Frankfort. The tournament will be held in Frankfort.

The Lady Aces are the defending State Champions.

The OCHS Athletic Office will sell tickets to the All A Girls Basketball State on Tuesday from 8-3:30 and on Wednesday from 8 - 12 Noon. All tickets are $8.00.

All A Classic Girls Basketball State Tournament Brackets

Acettes Place 2nd in Regionals for Dance, Pom and Hip Hop

Congratulations to the Acettes who placed 2nd in Dance, Pom and Hip Hop in the Regional Competition.  The team now advances to the State Competition.

Dance Routine



Pom Routine



Hip Hop Routine

OCMS Weekly Announcements - January 23-27, 2012

Monday, 1/23/12:

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

 

Tuesday, 1/24/12: 

• FCA students return from Washington.
• KUNA delegates will have a meeting in the morning. Be on time in the gym or cafeteria at 7:40. Mr. Rhodes will come and get you. Make sure you bring your first draft proposal.
• World's Finest Chocolate packets given to students.

 

Wednesday, 1/25/12:

Regular day.

 

Thursday, 1/26/12:

Mass, Immaculate Church, 9:00 a.m

 

Friday, 1/27/11

Regular day.

Director's Corner - Fr. Brad Whistle Named Episcopal Vicar

Fr. Brad Whistle

Several months ago, Fr. John Vaughan shared with the OCS Pastors and Education Council that he had informed Bishop Medley of his desire to step down from the role of Priest-Pastor for the Owensboro Catholic Schools.  I am pleased to inform you that Fr. Brad Whistle has accepted the appointment by Bishop Medley to serve as the Episcopal Vicar (formerly known as Priest-Pastor) for the Owensboro Catholic Schools effective February 1, 2012.  Please join me in thanking Br. Brad for his willingness to accept this important role.  Fr. Brad’s passion for Catholic education and support of the Owensboro Catholic Schools is well recognized by all – his brother priests, OCS school administration and staff, students and parents.  Speaking on behalf of the OCS Leadership Team and Education Council, we are eager to help and assist Fr. Brad as he adds the roll of Episcopal Vicar for the Owensboro Catholic Schools to an already busy and robust schedule.

I would also like to take this opportunity to say a special thanks to Fr. John Vaughan.  At the recent OCS Pastors’ meeting he was asked how long he had served as Priest-Pastor.  The answer was more than ten years.  For the five previous years he served as Priest Representative to the OCS School Board.  Much has been accomplished under his leadership and therefore there is much to be grateful for.  I am not sure there are adequate words to express the extreme level of gratitude and appreciation felt by all members of the Owensboro Catholic Community for Fr. John and all he has done to promote and support OCS these past 15 years.  May God’s blessings and peace be with Him as he takes on his new role as Vice President and President-Elect of the Canon Law Society of America!  Certainly our prayers will be with him.  He has assured me that his support of Owensboro Catholic Schools will not waiver in his continued role as a Pastor of an OCS sponsoring parish.

FYI – A committee headed by Fr. Mike Clark reviewed the nomenclature and suggested the change of title to Episcopal Vicar to more accurately reflect adherence to canon law.

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

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders January 23-27, 2012

Thursday, January 26- 9:00- Mass-Ms. Calvin's Class

Friday, January 27- Free Dress Day

Pails of Nails Drive Continues Thank you to everyone who has already helped raise money the Pails for Nails Service Project. We are still working toward our goal of purchasing 19 pails of nails to donate to Habitat for Humanity! The Drive will end on Tuesday, January 31. We will present our "gift" to Habitat for Humanity at our PEP Rally during Catholic Schools Week on February 2.

Cafeteria Update Thank you to everyone who is helping to keep our Cafeteria running smoothly by making sure your child's account balance is paid up.The new "stamp" system seems to be working well in keeping parents and students informed. Click on the link below to see your child's account. You will need to enter your child's name and ID number. (The number they enter each time they go through the lunch line.) Student Cafeteria Account Information

OCMS Academic Team Governor's Cup District Title

Congratulations to the OCMS Academic Aces.  They walked away from the 12th District Governor's Cup Competition as the over-all winners.  The quick recall team dominated and after 3 matches became the champions.  The following students participated in quick recall: Jack Boarman, Matthew Caldwell, Daniel Jacobs, Lucy Kurtz, Iona Palmer, Molly Payne, Isaac Settle, and Tricia Thompson.

The quick recall team and students that placed in the top 5 in the written assessment tests will advance to the February 4, 2012, Regional Competition in Union County.  The following students advance in their subject areas of expertise.

Matthew Caldwell - Math - 5th place
Iona Palmer - Arts & Humanities - tied 4th place
Jack Boarman - Social Studies - 4th place
Caroline Hayden - Composition - 1st place
Isaac Settle - Social Studies - 1st place
Lucy Kurtz - Arts & Humanities - 1st place and Language Arts - 2nd place
Tricia Thompson - Science - 1st place and Language Arts - 1st place

The team appreciates the support they receive  from faculty and parents.  Mrs. Jennifer Schultz scored Composition and Mr. Bart Rhodes moderated quick recall matches.  Mrs. Molly Thompson and Mrs. Cindy Caldwell served as proctors.

The academic team coaches are Mrs. Julie Renshaw and Mrs. Margie Ebelhar

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders January 23-27, 2012

Monday, January 23 -
4th & 5th Grade FPS/Junior FPS Team will practice until 4:00. Please be prompt in picking up.
CSW Pizza reservations due!

Tuesday, January 24
4th & 5th Grade/Junior FPS Practice until 4:00 Media Center. Please bring a snack.

Wednesday, January 25
4th & 5th Grade Academic Team practice 2:15. Please bring a snack.
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.

Thursday, January 26
9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Gail Thompson's class. Fr. John Meredith will be celebrating with us.

Friday, January 27
Non-Uniform Day. Coupons will be sent home.

OCHS Students Attending 'March for Life' in Washington DC

We pray for the OCHS students who are traveling to Washington DC for the 'March for Life' on Monday, January 23.

Thank You - Eye Screenings

A big special thank you goes out to the members of the Owensboro Association of Professional Optometrists for conducting Vision Screenings last week for students in Grades 1, 3, & 5.  Thanks, too, to all the parent volunteers who helped with this screening.  Everyone’s time contributed to this event was very worthwhile.  A total of 281students were screened and 17% were identified as failing the vision screening.

Each student who participated in this free screening was given a letter to take home that listed the results of the student’s screening.  The results were listed as either “passed” or “failed.” If your child’s letter indicated that he/she failed this screening, you should contact your eye care professional for a complete eye examination.

OCHS Dance - Tonight, Friday, January 20 - Neon Lights/Neon Nights

The Pep Club will be hosting a school dance tonight from 9-12. Cost of the dance is $5 per person. "Neon Lights/Neon Nights" is the first dance of its kind, bringing electronic, bass heavy music and a techno-dance atmosphere.

OCMS Group Leaves for Washington DC 'March for Life'

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The group will be using a blog this year to communicate with families and friends of the OCMS students as they travel to the March for Life in Washington DC.

You may go to the blog at any time to get updates on what is happening. You can also enter your e-mail address to receive updates when they are posted to the blog site. They will post pictures and updates during the trip.

All 'A' Classic Girls Basketball Regional Title Game Tonight - Thursday, January 19

The Lady Aces will play McLean County at McLean County at 7 pm for the All A Classic Regional Title tonight.
Girls All 'A' Classic Regional Brackets

Acettes Regional Competition – Saturday, January 21

The Acette Dance team will compete in the Regional competition to be held on Saturday, January 21 at Meade County.

CSW Pizza Dinner Reservations - Elementary 4-6 Campus

As the Elementary 4-6 Campus prepares for Catholic Schools Week, we are looking forward to our Family Pizza Dinner/Book Fair on Monday, January 30th.
CSW packets were sent home last Thursday. Reservations must be made if you plan on attending the dinner. Please return reservations by next Monday, January 23rd. We look forward to seeing everyone!!!

Habitat for Humanity- Pails of Nails Project

Last week the Elementary K-3 Campus sent home information with your child about our PAILS FOR NAILS Service Project. Please encourage your child to do small chores at home to earn money to bring in and donate toward purchasing nails. One bucket of nails costs $50. We would love to be able to buy 19 buckets- one bucket from each classroom at the K-3 Campus!

At the end of Catholic Schools Week on February 2, all of the money collected will be given to Habitat for Humanity for the purchase of "Pails of Nails".

We believe as a Catholic school we should share our love, faith, time, and talents with the community. Catholic Schools Week is a perfect time to teach our children the importance of following the actions of Jesus, by sharing, caring, and helping others.

The Drive will last for TWO WEEKS. It began yesterday-Tuesday, JANUARY 17 and will end on Tuesday, January 31. We will present our "gift" to Habitat for Humanity at our PEP Rally during Catholic Schools Week on February 2.

Box Top Update

In October, the OCES PTO held a Boxtop Blitz and we have some exciting news from this event. Thank you to everyone who turned in, counted, sorted, or went on line to help with the BoxTops for Educuation program. These efforts helped us raise $2358.00 thru Octoboer 31, 2011.

The OCES PTO wants to thank all our parents, staff and friends at the K-3 and 4-6 campuses for their continued support and for making programs like Box Tops for Education so successful.
DON'T STOP SAVING BOX TOPS!! Please continue to send in your Box Tops. We can continue collecting them throughout the school year!!

OCMS Students to 'March for Life' in Washington DC

Once again a group of OCMS students will attend the 'March for Life' in Washington DC. The group is leaving on January 20 and return on January 24.

The group will be using a blog this year to communicate with families and friends of the OCMS students as they travel to the March for Life in Washington DC.

You may go to the blog at any time to get updates on what is happening. You can also enter your e-mail address to receive updates when they are posted to the blog site. They will post pictures and updates during the trip.

OCMS 'March for Life' Trip Blog

All 'A' Classic Boys and Girls Basketball Regional Tournaments

The Boys and Girls Regional basketball tournaments will continue this week. The tournaments will be held at McLean County High School.

The Lady Aces will play on Monday at 8 pm in round 2.

The Aces will play on Tuesday at 8 pm in round 2.

Girls All 'A' Classic Regional Brackets

Boys All 'A' Classic Regional Brackets

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders January 16-20, 2012

Monday, January 16- NO School - Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday, January 17- Market Day Orders Due

Thursday, January 19

• 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Coome's Class
• 1:00- Bluegrass Assembly in Gym

Saturday, January 21- 10:00-11:00 am - Pick Up Market Day Orders

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders January 16-20, 2012

Monday, January 16 - No School in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Tuesday, January 17 -
8:00 Bluegrass Assembly.
4th & 5th Grade FPS Practice until 4:00 Media Center. Please bring a snack.
The Junior FPS team will also begin meeting today until 4:00.
Market Day orders are due!

Wednesday, January 18
4th & 5th Grade Academic Team practice 2:15. Please bring a snack. 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.

Thursday, January 19
9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Clemens class. Fr. Carl McCarthy will be celebrating with us.

Friday, January 20
Faith in Education shirts may be worn with uniform bottoms.

Saturday, January 21
Market day order pick up at the Elementary K-3 Campus cafeteria.

OCS All ‘A’ Honor Roll- Quarter 2

Congratulations to the following OCS students who were named to the All ‘A’ Honor Roll for Quarter 2.  The Honor Roll is for those in grades 4-12.

Grade 4:  Kate Alo-Weafer, Brooke Boarman, Grace Brocato, Louis Brock, Cecilia Clemens, Caroline Clements, Kaitlyn Durbin, Noah Edelen, Mary Katherine Edge, Evan Goetz, Natalie Goodwin, Jack Hamilton, Katie Hayden, Madalyn Hyland, Kendall Johnson, Logan Jones, Ben Marshall, Anna Meyer, Riley Miller, Lily Carol Moore, Spencer Osborne, Mariathina Panayi, Madison Roberts, Alex Scheithe, Kristina Stelmach, Isabella Wright, Matthew Zambrano

Grade 5:  Sarah Bemboom, Aliyah Berry, Trendon Byrne, Zachary Cecil, Nolan Clark, Mary Dixon, Hank Dotsey, Taylor Dukate, Sarah Englert, Jade Flaherty, Elizabeth Ford, Josafina Garcia, Grace Goedde, Emily Haleman, Isabel Hayden, Maggie Hayden, Caroline Head, Claire Johnson, Genarose Jones, Graci Judd, Elizabeth Ladnier, Hannah Latham, Anna Lovekamp, Madelyn Lyon, Michael McCarthy, Hannah Padgett, Amber Payne, Paul Pfeifer, Kennedy Roberts, Griffin Rudy, Cody Stelmach, Caitlin Sullivan, Noah Todd, Grant Toler, Karley Tucker, Rachel Weaver, Sean Whitehouse

Grade 6:  John Henry Booth, Daniel Caldwell, Abby Cecil, James Goetz, Meredith Grant, Claire Hagan, Nicholas Howard, Rachel McBride, Mary Beth Mullican, Derek Osborne, Max Reid, Payton Sanford, Patrick Schepers, Joshua Sloan, Benjamin Strehl, Dylan Wathen, Casey Wink, Lucy Wright

Grade 7:  Maggie Booth, Chloe Cecil, Danielle Durbin, Allie Ford, Clayton Glenn, Alison Kuntz, Holly Logsdon, Megan McCarthy, Molly Payne, Alli Thompson, Tricia Thompson

Grade 8:  Matthew Caldwell, Michael Clore, Madeleine Edge, Sarah Haleman, Samantha Krampe, Lucy Kurtz, Emily Linn, Emily Marshall, Annabel Moore, Cameron O’Nan, Mikala Riney

Grade 9:  Meredith Bickett, Sam Booth, Olivia Cason, Hannah Hagan, Alex Hayden, Emily Hoesli, Mary Nell Ivey, Darcy James, Leslie Kuntz, Madison Mattingly, Anna Mayo, Georgia McMaster, Matthew Norcia, Jack Padgett, Dylan Payne, Mallorie Polston, Adney Rakotoniaina, Sara Ross, John David Rudy, Laurine Scott, Rachel Thompson, Griffin Wassmer, Audrey Wright

Grade 10:  Kyle Alvey, Kelsey Conkright, Stephanie Hayden, Haley James, Jenna Ruth

Grade 11:  Ryan Carlisle, Chase Carrico, Julie Danhauer, Michael Englert, Ben Fullenwider, Michael Goedde, Katherine Hagan, Molly Higgins, Eric Johnson, Michael Kinney, Philip Lovekamp, Justin Magnuson, Meghan Mattingly, Ciara Sauer, Kathleen Schreiner, Kevin Thompson, Stephanie Wall, Michael Watkins

Grade 12:  Megan Alvey, Sami Jo Brett, Katie Brown, Josh Buckman, Kaleb Caceres, Logan Cecil, Cassidy Clark, Mary Kate Clemens, Stephanie Dooper, Kelle Ebelhar, Matthew Franey, Jacob Fullenwider, Charlie Greenwell, Isaac Hardesty, Justin Mahoney, Henley McCormack, Katelyn Orth, Sam Rasp, Alex Riccio, Laura Riney, Stacey Schepers, Emily Taul, Megan Tigue

7th Grade Boys Diocesan Tournament - Still as Scheduled

The 7th Boys Diocesan tournament scheduled for today and tomorrow (1/13 and 1/14) will still take place.

OCMS Geography Bee

Congratulations to the following students who were classroom winners in the OCMS Geography Bee, Trey Hamilton, Lucy Kurtz, Isaac Settle, Annie Pfeifer, Michael Clore, Casey Carmon, Billy Cason, Tricia Thompson and Jacob Thompson.

Michael Clore earned a third place finish. Trey Hamilton won second place. Isaac Settle is the Geography Bee Champion and will represent OCMS at the state competition at Western Kentucky University on March 30^th.

The Social Studies teachers who served as Moderator and Judges: Bart Rhodes, Julie Renshaw and Sharon Walter.

OCHS Girls Basketball Game vs DCHS at Sportscenter - Tonight - As Scheduled

The Girls Basketball game vs DCHS tonight (Fri 1/13) will be played as scheduled at the Sportscenter. JV 6 pm and Varsity at 7:30. 

$1 of every ticket sold will benefit Mammograms For Life which provides free mammograms for LOCAL women who are uninsured. Over 400 mammograms are provided annually.

SCRIP SUCCE$$

Christmas 2011 The usage of SCRIP continues to increase because of your concentrated efforts! In fact, between Thanksgiving and Christmas we saw a 50% increase in volume in 2011 versus 2010. THANK YOU!!!! Additionally, we need to thank ALL our volunteers who helped make this Christmas season the very best ever!

Reminder for 2012 When placing an order online, ALWAYS select the "Owensboro" option where applicable. The discounts you receive are higher if you select an item tagged with the "Owensboro" option. For example, you can select Logan's Roadhouse at 8% or you can select Logan's Roadhouse "Owensboro" and receive 10%! If you have retailers saved in your favorites, double check those to make sure they are the "Owensboro" option. Beginning with the new year (2012), we are no longer make that correction for you.

Boys Basketball Game - Thursday, January 12 - Cancelled

The OCHS Boys basketball game vs Meade County scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.

Elementary Early Dismissal Procedure

FYI-Procedures in the Event of an Early Dismissal Now that winter is here, there is always a possibility that we could have a change in the school schedule due to weather conditions. At this time we do not know what today will bring, but we wanted to make sure that everyone was informed of procedures in the event that we had to dismiss school early. Please read over the following carefully: 1. IF school is dismissed early- it will be announced over the radio, TV, and the Internet. You will receive an automated phone call from OCS Central Office informing you that school is being dismissed early. 2. Please note: IF we dismiss early the AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM will also be CANCELED. Parents will need to make arrangements to pick their child up as soon as they get the information that school is being dismissed. 3. Unless we hear otherwise from you, children who normally ride the bus home, will be sent home on the bus. PLEASE NOTE: We only have ONE phone line that goes into the school, so if you call, it may take several times before you can get through. 4. Car Riders should be picked up at school as soon as possible. Car riders will be dismissed as usually from either the front or back. Parents do not need to come inside the school. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school.

FYI-Information in Case of a Delay in the Start of School You also need to be aware of the procedure to follow, in the event that school begins later due to road conditions: 1. You will receive a ONE CALL automated message from OCS, letting you know if school is on a 1 or 2 Hour Delay. 2. For a ONE HOUR Delay- the school will NOT open until 8:00 AM. 3. For a TWO HOUR Delay- the school will NOT open until 9:00 AM. 4. Busses will still pick your child up and bring them to school if there is a delay- 1-2 hours after their normal pick up time. If your child is a Car Rider, please do not bring them earlier than the time's listed above, or they will not be able to get into the school. We cannot open the doors earlier, since we want to give our faculty and staff time to get here safely as well. If you have any questions, let us know.

Chinese Student at OCMS

Wei Zhen, a 12-year old 7th grader at Owensboro Catholic Middle School, received a standing ovation from students and others in attendance at a recent performance after a school OCMS Mass in Immaculate Church.

He has been studying piano for 9 years, and met Dr. Diane Earle at Shanghai Conservatory. Wei Zhen was a student in the preparatory department, and Earle came to Shanghai Conservatory in 2009 to perform and teach. Wei Zhen then decided to come to America to study piano, and he and his mother moved here this past August. He plans to stay in Owensboro for two years then audition for a music conservatory for high school.

All 'A' Classic Boys and Girls Basketball Regional Tournaments

The Boys and Girls Basketball teams will play in the All 'A' Classic Regional basketball tournaments. The tournaments will be held at McLean County High School.

The first round is Saturday, January 14.
The girls will play at 6 pm
The boys will play at 8 pm

Girls All 'A' Classic Regional Brackets

Boys All 'A' Classic Regional Brackets

Girls Varsity Basketball vs DCHS - Benefit for Mammograms for Life

Friday, January 13 - 7:30 pm at the Sportscenter

$1 of every ticket sold will benefit Mammograms For Life

This program provides free mammograms for LOCAL women who are uninsured. Over 400 mammograms are provided annually.

HELP us in the fight against breast cancer!

Alternate Acettes Perform at Basketball Game Tonight, Thursday, January12

The Alternate Acettes will perform during halftime at the boys basketball game tonight.

The game tonight (Thursday, January 12) vs Meade County is at the Sportscenter with JV at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:00 pm

Elementary 4-6 Campus Catholic Schools Week T-Shirt Design

During Catholic Schools Week each year we ask each family to create a t-shirt design featuring the CSW theme. Information concerning this project will be going home tomorrow! T-shirt designs must be turned in the Tuesday of CSW.

This year, our focus has been on "Gratitude" and keeping in mind all the wonderful things and people God has put in our lives. Last quarter students wrote down specific things they were grateful for on our display in the front of school. For example: the smell of my grandfather, my mom's hugs, my teacher's smile, etc.

For this quarter, we are asking our parents to write one thing they are grateful for pertaining to our Catholic School. We ask that you follow the student's examples above and be specific with your statements. You will place your statement on hearts which are being sent home in your CSW packet. The hearts may be turned in ASAP and will be placed in our front display. We appreciate all you do and want to hear from you!

Elementary K-3 Campus - Habitat for Humanity- Pails of Nails Project

Today we are sending home information with your child about a Service Project we are starting next week. See below for more information:

The 2012 Theme for Catholic Schools Week is Faith, Academics, and Service. For the Service Portion of CSW the K-3 Campus is going to sponsor a "Pails of Nails" Drive.

Owensboro Catholic High School will be sponsoring a house for Habitat for Humanity. The K-3 Campus can help too! Although our students may be too small to actually help "build" the house, we would like for the students to do things they CAN do around their own house to earn a little extra money. They can do good deeds or special chores- it is up to the parent.

Each time that your child does a deed or chore worthy of notice, it would be wonderful if you could "pay" your child for these good deeds. It doesn't have to be a lot. You can even give them your loose change!

At the end of Catholic Schools Week on February 2, all of the money collected will be given to Habitat for Humanity for the purchase of "Pails of Nails".

We believe as a Catholic school we should share our love, faith, time, and talents with the community. Catholic Schools Week is a perfect time to teach our children the importance of following the actions of Jesus, by sharing, caring, and helping others.

The Drive will last for TWO WEEKs. It will begin on Tuesday, JANUARY 17 and end on Tuesday, January 31. We will present our "gift" to Habitat for Humanity at our PEP Rally during Catholic Schools Week on February 2.

Catholic Men’s Retreat

The Catholic Men's Conference of Western Kentucky will take place Saturday, February 11 at Brescia University.

It will feature nationally known speakers such as 2 time US kickboxing champion Jesse Romero, Former US Army Military Policeman Richard Lane, and author and former Church of Christ Preacher Bruce Sullivan.  The day will conclude with Holy Mass celebrated by Owensboro's own Bishop William Medley.

The theme: What is a Catholic Man?

For tickets or details, check out our website www.kycatholic.com, or contact Dr. Matt Carrico via email at matt.carrico@hotmail.com

Girls Varsity Basketball DCHS at OCHS – Benefit for Mammograms for Life

Friday, January 13 - 7:30 pm at OCHS

$1 of every ticket sold will benefit Mammograms For Life

This program provides free mammograms for LOCAL women who are uninsured. Over 400 mammograms are provided annually.

HELP us in the fight against breast cancer!

OCMS Spelling Bee

OCMS conducted their 2012 Spelling Bee.  Classroom winners that competed were: Harper Dotsey, Alli Thompson, Allie Ford, Jonathon Garner, Will James, Kennedy Hamilton, Kayla Nall, Gavin Laboy, Lucy Kurtz, Joey Phillips and Michael Clore.

 After some intense competition rounds Alli Thompson took third place, Michael Clore earned second place, and the Champion is Lucy Kurtz.

 Lucy will compete at the Diocesan level on Monday, January 30, at St. Peter and Paul’s in Hopkinsville during Catholic Schools Week.

Creating Lasting Family Connections

A program designed to improve self confidence and communication skills, and help parents raise SUCCESSFUL youth! Program is open to all parents & caregivers.

DATES: Each Wednesday beginning February 8th through March 7th

                 *Group will be cancelled if Owensboro City Schools or Daviess County Public Schools are out, due to inclement weather.

TIME:       11:30 am – 1 pm

LOCATION: Owensboro Middle School South Campus, Family Resource Center, 2631 South Griffith

Benefits for Participating Families:

Discussion Groups for Adults featuring:

• Parent and youth communication skills
• Alcohol and drug prevention education
• Family management skills
• Support & Resource guidance

Program is free of charge!  Snacks and Refreshments will be provided!

Please contact Tonya Barr 686-1159

OCMS Weekly Reminders - January 9-13, 2012

Monday, 1/9/12:

• Reports cards mailed home today.
• KUNA sign-ups begin today. On Wednesday, 1/11 the 7th grade need to see Mr. Rhodes and the 8th graders need to see Mrs. Walter.

Tuesday, 1/10/12:

Regular day.

Wednesday, 1/11/12:

FCA meeting at 7:45 a.m.

Thursday, 1/12/12:

• OCHS visits with 8th grade at OCMS.
• There will be no Mass today.
• Yearbook meeting 3:00 to 4:00.

Friday, 1/13/11

Regular day.

Allen Rakotoniaina Earns 2012 Horatio Alger National Scholarship

Congratulations to Allen Rakotoniaina who earned the Horatio Alger National Scholarship.

Allen was one of only 2 recipients of the scholarship from Kentucky.

Grade 8 Boys Basketball Team Capture Diocesan Championship

Congratulations to the Owensboro Catholic Middle School 8th grade boys basketball team who defeated St. Mary, Paducah 56-23 to win the Diocesan Championship on Saturday.

They defeated St. Joseph's 52-23 the first game of the tournament and Holy Name Henderson 63-21 the second game of the tournament.

Team players include: Cameron O'bryan, VaSaad Greer, Luke Payne, Luke Reid, Paul Reid, Jack Boarman, John Augenstein, Isaac Settle, Mason Robertson, David Scott

Thanks also to coaches Mark Gentry and Andrew Payne and OCMS Athletic Director Mark Woodward for all of their hard work.

OCHS Cheer Squad Earns Regional Title - Large Co-Ed Division

The OCHS Cheer Squad earned the Regional Title in the Large Co-ed division at the KAPOS competition on Saturday.

They now advance to the State competition. It will be held on Saturday, February 18 at WKU.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders January 9-13, 2012

Monday, January 9
Begin JumpStart Spanish in the Lab
Report Cards from 2nd Quarter Go Home

Thursday, January 12
Vision Screenings for 1st and 3rd Graders
NO MASS- Priests on Convocation

Friday, January 13
1st Grade Prayer Day

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders January 9-13, 2012

Monday, January 9 -
Report Cards go Home!
4th & 5th Grade Future Problem Solving Meets in Media Center 2:15-4:00. Please bring a snack. Parents may pick up in front of gym building on 22nd Street.
7:00 PTO Auction Meeting at Wells Health Systems.

Tuesday, January 10 - 4th & 5th Grade FPS Practice until 4:00 Media Center.

Wednesday, January 11
4th & 5th Grade Academic Team practice 2:15. Please bring a snack. 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.

Thursday, January 12
8:00 Prayer Service planned by the sixth grade.
8:15 Eye Screenings for the fifth grade.

Friday, January 13
Faith in Education shirts may be worn with uniform bottoms.
1:30 Camp Onkessonk representative speaks to students.

There will be no school on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

Senior Parent Snowball Meeting

A meeting for parents of OCHS seniors will be held to discuss the Snowball Dance. It is scheduled for Wednesday, January 11 at 6 pm in the OCHS Cafeteria.

School Calendar for 2012-2013 Approved

The OCS school calendar for the 2012-2013 has been approved at the recent Education Council meeting.

Please scroll down to the 2012-2013 calendar listing at the following link.

Logan Cecil - Signing with Brescia University

Logan Cecil will be signing with Brescia University to continue his academic and baseball career, on Thursday, January 5 at 3:30 in the Media Center.

All are welcome to attend.

Jumpstart to Spanish to Begin Next Week at Elemnetary K-3 Campus

The Elementary K-3 Students will be using the Jumpstart Spanish Program in the Computer Lab beginning next week. The Jumpstart Program makes Spanish fun and appealing to children because it is engaging and interactive.

The program is specifically designed for children in Kindergarten-3rd grade. Children will learn the following types of Spanish words:

1. Spanish Numbers and Counting
2. Names for Colors
3. Articles of Clothing
4. Days of the Week
5. Common Household Items
6. Introductions, Emotions, Weather
7. Telling Time

This is a 3-4 week program to introduce students to Spanish. If you have any questions, let us know!

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders January 4-6, 2012

Wednesday, January 4- First Day Of School after Christmas Vacation

Thursday, January 5- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Ebelhar's Class

OCMS Weekly Reminders - January 4-6, 2012

Wednesday, 1/4/12:
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!

Thursday, 1/5/12:
Quick recall team practice from 3:00 to 4:00 in Mrs. Renshaw's room.

Friday, 1/6/12:
Regular day.

Elementary K-3 Campus - Reminders

Car Rider Dismissal

We want to get our NEW YEAR off to a great start, and we need your help with our afternoon Car Rider Dismissal.

There are some folks who are not following the appropriate dismissal procedure for CAR RIDERS, so we want to remind everyone of what to do to ensure the safety of all children.

After you have your child and are safely in your vehicle, you must wait in your car until school personnel give the "ALL CLEAR" for cars to leave before leaving the Parking Lot. Cars CANNOT exit out Placid Place Drive. If you are in the parking lot, you must exit out Steele Drive in an orderly manner.

If you are parked in the side parking lot by the Day Care, you CANNOT back out of your parking space until school personnel signals that the lot is clear. It is difficult to see small children if they are still trying to get into their parents cars. You must also exit out Steele Drive.

For those of you who park on Time Drive in the Church Parking Lot. You must walk over to the school and escort your child to your car. Remember that the Time Drive Parking Lot is not a supervised lot, so please watch your children closely when getting back into your vehicles.

Thank you for your help in this matter. If you have questions, let us know.


Market Day Orders for January Due January 17
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Please look for your January order guide to come home soon or visit marketday.com to order today and to learn more.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders January 4-6, 2012

Wednesday, January 4
Third quarter begins!
4th & 5th Grade Academic Team practice 2:15. 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.

Thursday, January 5
9:00 Mass planned by the sixth grade. Fr. Tony Jones will be celebrating with us.

Friday, January 6
Faith in Education shirts may be worn with uniform bottoms.