OC Winter Athletic Teams

Watch a video montage of the OC winter athletic teams.  Thanks for a great season.

Make your own slide show at Animoto.

Market Day News- We Need Your Help!

This month is the last Bonus Day Market Day sale! This is our last opportunity to earn a large amount of money in a single Market Day sale. The Bonus Day sale this month is with spring desserts. If we can sell 500 desserts, we will earn 45% of the profit on the sale of all the desserts (that is over $3,000!).

To make this sale interesting, we are having a contest where three lucky families will not only get delicious desserts, but will also win SCRIP gift cards as well. The one order with the most desserts will win a $50 SCRIP card. Then, everyone else who purchases a dessert will have their name entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $25 SCRIP gift cards. Each dessert you buy, gives you another chance in the drawing. The more desserts you buy, the better your chances of winning.

So begin planning ahead for this spring and buy a dessert for Easter, Mother's Day, First Communion or maybe Graduation. Every one of these desserts is incredibly delicious! Just complete the order form that was sent home and return it to school or go on-line and place your orders at www.marketday.com and use account number 28412.

Orders are due by Tuesday March 13th and pick up day is Saturday March 17th at the K-3 cafeteria between 10 and 11 am. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 925-4181.

THANK YOU!

OCMS Weekly Reminders February 27-March 2, 2012

Monday, February 27
Yearbook meeting this afternoon 3:00 to 4:00.

Beta Club fundraiser begins.

Tuesday, February 28

KUNA ambassadors will meet at 7:40. Be on time in the gym or cafeteria. All signature forms need to be turned in.

PTO meeting 7 pm in OCMS cafeteria

Wednesday, February 29

Regular day.

Thursday, March 1

Regular day.

Friday, March 2

Beta Club meeting after school until 3:45. The $20 to join is also due today.

New Junior Beta Club Members Inducted

Thirty-four new members were inducted into the Bishop Medley Chapter of Junior Beta Club on Thursday, February 23rd during a ceremony in the OCMS cafeteria. The current 8th grade officers (Lucy Kurtz, president; Emily Marshall, Vice President; Annie Pfeiffer, Secretary; Caroline Hayden, Reporter; and Alex Danhauer, Chaplain) carried out the speaking roles and did a great job leading the ceremony. Thanks to Mr. Rasp for attending and leading our opening prayer.

The newly inducted members are Alyssa Bickett, Sarah Brown, Casey Carmon, Nathan Carmon. Billy Cason, Chloe Cecil, Ally Delaney, Ashleigh Deno, Harper Dotsey, Danielle Durbin, Niki Edelen, Allie Ford, Hannah Garvin, Clay Glenn, Lauren Goodwin, Kennedy Hamilton, Adaira Hatchett, Will Hyland, Wes James, Will James, Hope Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Allie Kuntz, Carson Lee, Holly Logsdon, Reagan Neal, Emma Oakes, Molly Payne, Alyssa Ramsey, Brooklyn Reynolds, Sydney Sandefur, Thomas Self, Alli Thompson, Tricia Thompson, Erin Walker, Maleia Ward, David Weafer, and Grace Wright

The Junior Beta Club faculty sponsor is Mrs. Mary Lamberg.

Girls Basketball Regional Tournament Information

Regional tournament information: The Lady Aces play Grayson Co. tonight, Monday, February 27 at 7:45 in the Sportscenter.

Reserved chair back and bench tickets will be sold at the OCHS Athletic Office until 3:30 pm today.

All chair back seats will be reserved and you will be required to have a reserved ticket to sit there.

The student section will be Section A, the blue seats on the floor. If students buy their tickets at school today (Monday, February 27), the tickets will be $6. At the door they will be $8.

Adult reserved tickets will be in sections JJ and KK. They are $8. Bench seats will be $6.

If you purchase your ticket ahead of time you may enter the Sportscenter through any entrance.

Girls Regional Basketball Tournament Brackets

Boys Basketball Finish Season in District Tournament

The Boys basketball season ended in the District Tournament.

Congratulations to Ryan Hogg and Jacob Mills for being named All District, based on regular season play.

OCHS Swimming at State

 

Congratulations to the Swim team on their great showing at the state meet this past weekend.

Boys 200 free relay - 3rd Place - Michael Polio, Sam Hall, Nic Drury and Justin Mahoney Boys 400 free relay - 7th Place - Michael Polio, Sam Hall, Nic Drury and Justin Mahoney
50 Free style - 5th Place - Michael Polio
100 fly - 13th Place - Michael Polio

Way to go!

Elementary K-3 Campus Reminders February 27-March 2, 2012

Thursday, March 1- 9:00- Mass- 3A

This Tuesday, February 28, is the last day for turning in Box Tops for Education for the Spring Semester.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders February 27-March 2, 2012

Thursday, March 1-9:00 Mass planned by Ms. Jones' class. Fr. Tony Jones will be celebrating with us. Priest Visits

Friday, March 2-Faith in Education Shirts.

Girls Basketball District Runner Up; Advance to Regional Tournament

The Lady Aces are District Runner Up and now advance to the Regional Tournament.

Congratulations to Mary Kate Clemens, Leah Greathouse and Destiny Howard who were named to the All-District team, based on regular season play.

Elementary 4-6 Campus March 2012 Newsletter

The most recent newsletter has been posted Elementary 4-6 Campus March 2012

Elementary 4-6 Campus - Lent Project - Raining Respect

During the Lenten Season we are encouraged to give up something or to do something extra. Often these things we give up or do lead to a positive change in behavior or attitude.
This year for Lent, we would like to encourage a greater attitude of respect in our school. The final goal is to make respecting others a habit, a Christ-like habit which brings us closer to God. We encourage parents to expect this form of behavior at home as well; this will help form the respect habit much faster.

Faculty and staff will be watching and listening for respectful behavior from our students. Each time this behavior is observed or heard, the student will be verbally acknowledged and his/her class will earn a “raindrop.” The grade level with the most “raindrops” at the end of each week will receive an out of uniform day on the following Monday.
During the week of March 12, each grade level will be given the opportunity to earn more “raindrops” and at the same time give to the needy of our community. We will collect canned goods for the Help Office this week. Each student that brings in a canned food item will receive a “raindrop”. The students will still be earning “raindrops” for respectful behavior this week as well.

R evere
E mpathy
S incerity
P oliteness
E ncourage
C ourtesy
T hankfulness

OCHS Parentlines Online

The most recent edition of OCHS Parentlines is now available - March 2012

Girls Basketball District Title Game - Tonight, Thursday, February 23

The Girls Basketball team will play in the title game of the District Tournament vs DCHS tonight, Thursday, February 23 at 7 pm at DCHS. Let's cheer on the Lady Aces!

Tickets are available in the OCHS Athletic Office until 3:30 pm. Tickets are $5 each.

Kindergarten Prayer Day - Friday, February 24, 2012

The Kindergartners have been divided into two groups for Prayer Day. We pray that they have a faith filled day and grow in their friendship with Jesus.

Group 1- Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Hartz, and Mrs. Cecil will have Prayer Day from 8:30-10:30

Group 2- Mrs. Potts, Mrs. Neal, and Mrs. Morgan will have Prayer Day from 11:30-1:30

Fall Under GOD’sSPELL this Lenten Season

The Owensboro Catholic High School theatre department will perform Stephen Schwartz’s and John-Michael Tebelak’s Godspell March 24 (Saturday) at 7pm and March 25 (Sunday) at 2pm at Owensboro Catholic High School’s Soenneker Hall. 

Opening in 1971, Godspell is a musical with such hits as “Day by Day” and “Prepare Ye (the Way of the Lord).”  It is based on the Gospel of Matthew, beginning with John the Baptist baptizing Jesus and ending in Jesus’ crucifixion.  A very moving story, it features the musical styles of pop, folk rock, gospel, and vaudeville.  The play is currently in production on Broadway as of October 2011.

Please join us in March so we can help you “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord” this Easter season.

For additional information, contact Katie Pagan at 684-315, by email Katie.pagan@owensborocatholic.org  Tickets will be available at the door: $5 for adults, $4 for students.

OCHS 'Godspell' Band and Cast 2012

Band: Beth Buntin, Nicholas Grey, Katherine Hagan, Dylan McKay, Tyler Wilson, Eric Johnson, Mary Catherine Carter, Morgan Oller, Marissa Wilson

Cast: Anna McNulty, Joel Ciaccio, CJ Glaser, Stephanie Dooper, Kevin Thompson, Ryne Wilson, Becca Boom, Allie Payne, Blake Hayden, Amanda Gross

Owensboro Catholic Elementary Schools Open House

An Open House will be held at the Elementary K-3 Campus and the Elementary 4-6 Campus for all current and prospective families on Thursday, March 15 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

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

The Elementary K-3 Campus is located at 4017 Frederica Street, behind Our Lady of Lourdes church and the Elementary 4-6 Campus is located at 525 East 23^rd Street next to Blessed Mother church.

Elementary Girls Volleyball Player Evaluations

Player evaluations are scheduled at the Elementary K-3 Campus gym as follows:

4^th and 6^th Grade – Monday, February 27 from 5:45 – 7 pm

3^rd and 5^th Grade – Monday, February 27 from 6:45 – 8 pm

Evaluation is mandatory for all participants

For additional information to register please come to evaluations or call Jamie Klump 926.4492 or Chris Thompson 686.8870

Reminder:  A current physical on the KHSAA form is required in order for a player to be evaluated, no exceptions.

OCHS Habitat for Humanity Collecting Aluminum Cans

Habitat for Humanity at Owensboro Catholic is sponsoring an aluminum can drive through March15 to help build “The School House” (Habitat house #102). We are partnering with Daviess County, Apollo High School and Brescia University to build this house which is the reason for the name of the house. Please help us by bringing in your aluminum cans, bins are available in the OCHS parking lot.

OCMS PTO Speaker - Cyberbullying

Detective Kevin Kabalen will be speaking about Cyberbullying and how to protect children from inappropriate uses of the internet, texting and Facebook at the OCMS PTO meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 28 at 7 pm in the OCMS cafeteria.  All are welcome to attend.

McDonald’s SCRIP Available

McDonald’s is now available through the SCRIP program once again.

HHS Mandate – USCCB Response

Below is a link to the updated information on USCCB’s response to the Obama administration’s health care mandates.

USCCB response

Lent at the Elementary K-3 Campus

  Often for Lent we begin to think of what we are going to "give up." At the K-3 Campus we prefer to focus on what we can "give." We will be teaching the children about the importance of making little sacrifices and doing small acts of kindness for others all throughout the season of Lent.

Each student will be bringing home a template with footprints. Students will be encouraged to do small acts of kindness or sacrifices at home, and then fill out the form showing what they did for the week and return it to their teacher by Friday.

Each class will have a larger "footprint" in the cafeteria, and as the students do those little acts of kindness, we will move their class footprint on our path toward Easter.

This will be our gift to Jesus to thank Him for filling our lives with hope by his sacrificial death on the cross. We are using our good deeds and sacrifices to console Jesus on his journey to the cross.

We will also begin each morning with a meditation over the intercom retelling the story of Jesus' journey to the cross. You will see the story unfolding each day as we hang pictures in the hallway outside of the office.

In addition- all classes will go over to the church every week to pray the Stations of the Cross, and teachers will have different activities and lessons to teach children about the meaning of Lent and how it prepares us for the great celebration of Easter and Jesus' Resurrection.

8th Grade Boys Basketball – Elite 8 in State Tournament

The 8^th grade boys basketball team played in the State Tournament.  They advanced to the Elite Eight before they lost.

Congratulations to Cameron O’Bryan who was named to the All Tournament Team.

OCMS/OCHS Boys and Girls Soccer Information

A Parent Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23 at 7 pm in the OCHS cafeteria for any boy or girl interested in playing soccer for Owensboro Catholic at the middle school, or high school level (current 4th grade - 11th grade).

It will be an opportunity to meet coaches and discuss open field, summer schedule, preseason schedule, bluegrass games, trivia night and expectations for the fall. 

If you have any questions please contact Coach Durand Engineer at Durand.engineer@owensborcatholic.org

Chocolate Bar Sales End Wednesday, Feburary 22

You have a few more days to sell those Chocolate Bars! Please turn in all money and any unsold bars by Wednesday, February 22.

Congratulations to OCS Elementary K-3 Campus Students Performing for ODT

Congratulations to the following students who auditioned for and accepted a part in Owensboro Dance Theatre's Production of "In Concert Featuring the Little Mermaid Return to the Sea".

Abigale Banick
Madeline Castlen
Lance Dickens
Lily Hayden
Katie Riney
Emma Silvert
Lily Silvert
Vivian Terry
Reagan Toler
Mary Beth Vaught

The Performance will be held on March 16-17 at the RiverPark Center for those interested in attending.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders February 20-25, 2012

Monday, Feburary 20 - No School in observance of Presidents' Day!

Tuesday, February 21 - 4th & 5th Grade FPS Team will compete in the District Competition at Sorgho Elementary.

Wednesday, February 22-
Ash Wednesday Mass at 9:00 am planned by Mrs. Castlen's class. Fr. Bruce McCarty will be celebrating with us.
5th Grade students will taking the ACRE test today. 4th & 5th Grade Academic Team practice 2:15.

Thursday, February 23-Priest Visits

Friday, February 24-Non-Uniform day for students with coupons.

Saturday, February 25- Our 4th &5th Grade Academic Team will be competing at Sorgho Elementary in the District Competition. Good Luck to all!

OCHS Cheer Squad – KAPOS State Competition

The OCHS Cheer Squad competed in the State KAPOS Competition on Saturday in Bowling Green. Even though they didn’t place in the large co-ed division, they did a great job.

FFA Week at OCHS

FFA Week - Tuesday, Feburary 21- Friday, Feburary 24

Tuesday, February 21
"Muddy Truck" day, have your truck in the OCHS lot by 7:00 am.

Wednesday, February 22
"Official Dress" day, all members in official dress to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass.

Thursday, Feburary 23
"Drive -A-Tractor to School" day, have your tractors in OCHS lot by 6:45 am.
"Boots and Buckle" day, wear your boots and "fancy belt buckle" with your uniform.
Green River Region FFA Night, Speech contest, Senior Parliamentarian contest, Creed. Speaking contest, and Talent Show at Apollo, participants be there at 5:30 in Official Dress.

Friday, Feburary 24
Annual "OC FFA Fair" in the small gym during lunch, Join the fun after you eat.

OCS Not in Session - Monday, February 20

For President's Day, OCS will not be in session on Monday, February 20.

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

Boys and Girls Basketball District Tournament Information

The Boys and Girls District Tournament games will be held at Daviess County High School.

The district basketball tournament dates, times and matchups:

Monday, February 20 - Girls
OCHS vs OHS 6 pm
DCHS vs AHS 7:45 pm

Tuesday, February 21 - Boys
DC vs. OCHS 7 pm

Wednesday, February 22 - Boys
Apollo vs. OHS 7 pm

Thursday, February 23 - Girls District Championship game 7 pm

Friday, February 24 - Boys District Championship Game 7 pm

Tickets will be on sale on Thursday and Friday, February 16 and 17 from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm in the OCHS Athletic Office. All tickets are $5

Girls District Tournament Brackets

Boys District Tournament Brackets

Thank you Senior Parents - Snowball Dance

 

Dear Senior Parents,

The Senior Class would like to thank you for all of the time and effort you put into making snowball such a tremendous success. It was truly a night none of us will ever forget and it would not have been possible without your help. The food was delicious and the beautiful decorations and atmosphere made it even more in enjoyable, as well as the excellent service. Thanks again for all you do and for your continued support.

The Class of 2012

McDonald’s SCRIP Update

McDonald’s is unavailable to us at this time as they have decided not to print the paper gift certificates anymore.  Our local McDonald’s is working with the district manager to continue their participation in our SCRIP program and to find a means to do this. 

As soon as they work out the method on their end, we will again have McDonald’s SCRIP.

8th Grade Girls Basketball Team - Undefeated Regular Season, Conference Tournament and Diocesan Tournament Champions

The 8th Grade Girls basketball team was undefeated in regular season play and won both the Conference Tournament and the Diocesan Tournament.

Team includes Head Coach Keith Piersawl, Coach Bruce Elliot, and Coach Hannah Gertisen, Katie Fulkerson, Emily Marshall, Mikayla Berry, Lauren Brown, Mary Keaton Clemens, Madeline Reid, Annabel Moore, Caroline Hayden, Sarah Riney, Eva Cash, and manager Nina Wathen.

OCHS Swim Team - Boys 2nd in Regionals

The OCHS Boys swim team finished 2nd in Regional, the OCHS girls swim team finished 14th and the overall team placed 3rd.

Michael Polio was tied for high point swimmer of the meet. Both Michael and Nic Drury were part of the All-Region team.

The Boys 200 Freestyle relay (Nic Drury, Sam Hall, Justin Mahoney, Michael Polio) team set a new regional meet record.
Michael Hampel set a new 11-12 yr old USA swimming state record in both the 200 IM & 100 Breastroke.

Coach Angela Janiak Johnson was named Boys Region coach of the year.

Other place finishers:

200 Medley Relay
10th: Katie Hampel, Mary Nell Ivey, Caroline Augenstein, Lillie Goetz

11th: Michael Hampel, Hunter Gough, Charlie Hall, Chris Hayden

200 Freestyle
14th: Regan Neal
16th: Maleia Ward

8th: Blake Wedding
18th: Cameron O'Nan

200 IM:
3rd: Sam Hall (new school record)
7th: Michael Hampel

50 Free:
10th Meredith Bickett

1st: Michael Polio (new school record)
3rd: Nic Drury
4th: Justin Mahoney
15th: Christopher Hayden

100 Fly:
15th: Caroline Augenstein

1st: Michael Polio

100 Free:
13th: Meredith Bickett

2nd: Nic Drury (new school record)
4th: Justin Mahoney
13th: Chris Hayden

500 Free:
13th: Regan Neal

6th: Charlie Hall
9th: Blake Wedding
13th: Hunter Gough

200 Free Relay:
12th: Maleia Ward, Regan Neal, Annie Pfiefer, Meredith Bickett

1st: Justin Mahoney, Sam Hall, Nic Drury, Michael Polio (new regional record, new school record)

100 Backstroke:
18th: Katie Hampel

3rd: Sam Hall (new school record)

100 Breastroke

13th: Mary Nell Ivey

4th: Michael Hampel
7th: Charlie Hall
15th: Hunter Gough

400 Freestyle Relay
10th: Regan Neal, Lillie Goetz, Annie Pfiefer, Meredith Bickett

1st: Justin Mahoney, Sam Hall, Nic Drury, Michael Polio (new school record)

Volleyball Mini-Camp

A volleyball mini-camp will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, February 20, 21, 23 from 6-8 pm each day at the Elementary K-3 Campus.  The cost is $45 per player and is open to students in current grades 3 through 7.  The mini camp is being hosted by OCHS volleyball players.

Registration will take place the first day of the mini camp.

Valentine's Day - OCMS

Due to busing issues, flowers, candy, or other valentine gifts for students will NOT be accepted at OCMS. Thank you

OCMS FCA Skiing Trip

Owensboro Catholic FCA will have a ski trip to Paoli Peaks on Monday, February 20, 2012.

REQUIREMENTS: Students must have participated in two FCA service projects.

COST: The cost is $60.00 per student ($50 for chaperones who want to ski). Make checks payable to OCMS.

Permission Forms: Located in cafeteria for students to pick up. All students must turn in both the Diocese of Owensboro Activity form and the Paoli Peaks agreement. Missing either of these will prevent a student from going. Forms and money must be turned in by Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

Chaperones: We will need at least 3 parents (one must be female)with Diocese of Owensboro Safe Environment Training to go as chaperones.

We must have at least 30 go to make the trip feasible. Any questions, please call David Ralph at 270.929.1243. In the event of snow days, you will be able to contact me by phone and meet up with me to turn in forms and money.

Thanks and God Bless, David Ralph

OCMS Weekly Reminders February 13-17, 2012

Monday, 2/13/12:

 

 

• Yearbook meeting after school 3:00 to 4:00.
• Remember those wanting to join Beta Club, see Mrs. Lamberg before the end of today.
• Anyone interested in signing up for track may do so on the athletic bulletin board in the cafeteria. Last day to sign up is Friday, 2/17.

 

Tuesday, 2/14/12:

 

• KUNA ambassadors will meet today. Be on time in the cafeteria or gym at 7:40.
• ACRE (Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education) testing will be today, 8:30 to 9:30, for 8th graders only.

 

Wednesday, 2/15/12:

 

• Weather permitting, high school tennis practice will start this afternoon at Moreland Park. You need to bring your physical or have it on file at the school.

 

Thursday, 2/16/12:

 

• There will be no Mass today.
•  OCMS Open House, 6:30 p.m.

 

Friday, 2/17/12

 

Regular day.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders February 13-18, 2012

Tuesday, February 14-
Market Day Orders Due
Happy Valentine's Day
Thursday, February 16- 9:00-Sacred Heart Prayer Service- NO MASS

Saturday, February 18-
Pick Up Market Day Orders- 10:00-11:00 at Elementary K-3 Campus
PTO Auction Dinner

Reminder:
Monday, February 20- No School- Presidents Day

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders February 13-18, 2012

Monday, February 13-
4th & 5th Grade FPS will practice until 4:30. Don't forget your snack.

Tuesday, February 14 -
Market Day Order deadline.
FPS Practice until 4:30.

Wednesday, February 15
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.

Thursday, February 16-
9:00 CSacrament of Reconciliation.
Sixth Grade Parent Meeting/Open House at OCMS 6:30 pm.

Friday, February 17
Faith in Education shirts with uniform bottoms.
Fourth Grade goes to RiverPark 11:30.

Saturday, February 18
Market Day Pick-Up at the Elemntary K-3 Cafeteria.
PTO Auction Dinner at Brescia University.

Monday, February 20
No School in observance of President's Day.

PTO Live Auction Information

Live Auction Items

Quilt by Martha Miller- What a wonderful gift for your family or friend! A handmade, one of a kind quilt by Martha Miller.

Discovery Beach Resort Condo Week -
Enjoy Cocoa Beach during Fall Break 2012 with your family in this beautiful beach front 2 bedroom , 1 3/4 bath condo. Full of amenities and located within driving distance to Disney and Kennedy Space Center Provided by: Mel and Margaret Windle

Niteliters Package
- Enhance your home with lighting that can turn your ordinary outdoor living spaces into places of art and beauty that you will enjoy for years to come. Niteliters can paint a portrait of your home and landscape that you would have never dreamed possible.

Destin Florida Vacation
- Fun and sun in this wonderful penthouse condo at Majestic Sun at Seascape Resort in Destin, Florida. One week stay (subject to availability to be used within a year of purchase) in this two-story penthouse unit with four bedrooms, three baths, sleeps 14 Provided by: Matt and Christy Hayden

Pride's Lasagna Dinner
- Let Chip and Amy Pride cook for you! Lasagna dinner for 8 delivered to your door along with salad, bread, and dessert.

Taos, New Mexico Getaway
- Skiing, snowmobiling, hot springs and hot tubs is what you'll find on this vacation. Seven nights and eight days stay (subject to availability) in this lovely 7 bedroom, 7 bath home. Ski at Taos Ski Valley, shop at quaint stores, watch a movie in the theatre room, or take a dip in the hot tub on the back patio. Provided by: anonymous

Bishop Medley Meal
- An evening with Bishop Medley and 8 guests in his home. Enjoy a great evening along with a great meal.

Victoria National Golf Club Package
- Enjoy an incredible golf experience at the Prestigious Victoria National Golf Club! Package includes 1 round of golf green fees for 4 people including carts. Provided by: Mr. & Mrs. Pat Cason

Boat Trip at Green Turtle Bay
- Fun and Sun at Green Turtle Bay on beautiful Lake Barkley. Let John and Kathy Wright treat you and your guests (adults only; 10 people) to a day of relaxation on their houseboat. All food and drinks provided. Enjoy the day with friends, food and fellowship. Provided by: John and Kathy Wright

K-3 Pizza Party
- The highest bidder will receive a pizza party for your child's class at Pizza Hut. Class will be accompanied by teacher and special host, Mrs. Lori Whitehouse, during school lunch period. Valid only for K-3 Campus classes Date to be arranged with principal, before end of 2011-12 school year. Provided by: OCS

4-6 Pizza Party/ Jeans Day
- This is a great reward for the highest bid! Pizza Party & Free Dress Day for Your Child's Class. Valid only for 4-6 Campus classes. Date to be arranged with principal, before end of 2011-12 school year. Provided by: OCS

2 different Hot Tub Packages
- Take the relaxation of a hot tub home with this wonderful Nordic Crown II - Round hot tub, Seats 5 Adults, 21 jets, Includes spa cover, steps, start-up chemicals, and basic delivery (minimum bid: $2850.00). OR try the Great Lakes GL4 - Seats 4-5 people- 2 deep seats and one bench, 21 jets, Quick Drain System, Includes spa cover, steps, start-up chemicals, and basic delivery (minimum bid: $3950.00). Provided by: Maurice Pools and Spas

OCES PTO Live Auction Items

Think about your bids and coordinating with friends with the great live auction items. 

Lots of great unique items!

Owensboro Catholic League - Baseball and Softball Registration

For the convenience of the players and families, registration will be conducted on two consecutive weekends and at two separate locations. Please choose the date and location best for your schedule.  Please note these are the only registration dates for the 2012 season. A copy of each child’s birth certificate is required at registration.

Saturday February 11, 2012 from 9 am – Noon at the OCS Elementary K-3 Campus Gym

Saturday February 11, 2012 from 9 am – Noon at the OCS Elementary 4-6 Campus Gym

Sunday February 12, 2012 from 1 – 4 pm at the OCS Elementary K-3 Campus Gym

Sunday February 12, 2012 from 1 – 3 pm at the OCS Elementary 4-6 Campus Gym

Saturday February 18 from 9 am – Noon at the OCS Elementary K-3 Campus Gym

FEES: $70 one child, $110 two children, $140 three or more children.

Player evaluation dates and times to be posted at Sign-ups.

New for 2012:

12U Softball will be live pitch

Forms are available online

Questions:

Email ocleague@gmail.com

Or call Tom Johnson 993-7875; Jeremy Phelps 314-7088 or Chad Latham 314-5517

Team sponsorships and signs available. Contact Chip Pride 316-1233 or Tom Johnson 993-7875

SCRIP Adds Orange Leaf

SCRIP SUCCE$$ has added Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt to the ever growing list of retailers! Orange Leaf, located at 5035 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301, 270-215-2365, offers a wide variety of yogurt flavors and toppings!

The certificates come in a $5 denomination and will help you earn 15% toward your goal.

OCHS Students Named to KWC Impact Drumline

Congratulations to Nicholas Gray and Kyle Alvey for acquiring an elite spot on KWC Impact Drumline. KWC Impact Drumline is Owensboro Kentucky's only Independent Drumline ranging from ages 14 to 22. They are skilled Percussionist from KWC as well as other surrounding area schools.

KWC Impact Drumline will be performing during half-time at the KWC vs. Lewis Basketball game, Thursday February 9th at the Owensboro Sportscenter. For more information about Impact visit their Facebook page.

OCMS Academic Team – 3rd Place in Regional Competition; 1st in Quick Recall

Congratulations to the awesome OCMS Academic Team for placing 3rd place overall in Regional Governor's Cup competition. 

The Quick Recall team placed 1st in Regional Governor’s Cup competition. The OCMS quick recall team was the only team who remained undefeated for the day! They will advance to state competition on March 11, in Lexington, KY. Team members are Matthew Caldwell, Lucy Kurtz, Isaac Settle, Tricia Thompson, Evan Christodoulou, Daniel Jacobs, Jack Boarman, Iona Palmer, and Molly Payne.

Also advancing to State in individual written assessment testing are:

Isaac Settle - 5th place Social Studies

Lucy Kurtz - 1st place Language Arts, 1st in Arts and Humanities

Tricia Thompson - 5th place Science and 3rd place Language Arts

Congratulations to all team members and their coaches, Margie Ebelhar and Julie Renshaw.

Girls Elementary Volleyball League Registration

All girls in 3, 4, 5 and 6 grades that are enrolled in the Owensboro Catholic Schools or in a parish-sponsored religious education program are eligible to participate.
 
Player Registrations are as follows:
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 5:45-7:00 pm at OCS Elementary K-3 Gym
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 5:45-7:00 pm at OCS Elementary K-3 Gym
 
Registration fee for the league is $35 for the first child and $20 for each additional child payable to OCES Booster Club.

Registration forms are available online

For additional information or to register, please call Jamie Klump (926-4492) or Chris Thompson (686-8870).

Reminder:  A current physical on the KHSAA form is required in order for a player to be evaluated.  No Exceptions.

*OCHS Volleyball will also be sponsoring a volleyball camp starting at 6:00 pm on Monday, February 20 at OCS Elementary K-3 gym.

Letter from Bishop Medley

Please read the letter from Bishop Medley regarding the HHS Ruling by the US Department of Heal and Human Services.

Pep Rally at Elementary K-3 Campus

Watch a photo slideshow from the Pep Rally at the Elementary K-3 Campus.

Make your own slide show at Animoto.

World's Finest Chocolate Sale Starts Wednesday

The World's Finest Chocolate sale begins on Wednesday, February 8.   

Individual Incentives:

Sell 1 Case or Donate $35- 1 Free Dress Day
Sell 2 Cases- 2 Free Dress Days
Sell 3 Cases- 3 Free Dress Days
Sell 4 Cases- 4 Free Dress Days
Sell 5 Cases- 5 Free Dress Days

For those who choose not to sell Chocolate Bars- Any student who returns a $35 donation by Wednesday, February 22 wil receive 1 Free Dress Day.

There is also a "Payment By Check Incentive"- Each student who makes their payment in full by CHECK by February 22nd will have their name placed in a drawing for a $25 SCRIP Gift Card!

TOP PRIZE WINNER- $75 in SCRIP
2nd Place- $50 in SCRIP
3rd Place- $25 in SCRIP

Everyone who sells 2 Cases gets their name entered into a drawing for the 5 LB Chocolate Bar!

Owensboro Catholic Schools Night at KWC Basketball Games - Thursday, February 9

 

Envision Contractors is sponsoring an OCS night at the KWC women's and men's basketball game on Thursday, February 9 at the Sportscenter.

The women's game begins at 5:15 pm and the men's game begins at 7:30 pm against Lewis University.

Free tickets for the game will be available at each school site and the OCS Central Office. Tickets are available for all members of your family. Be sure to get yours today and cheer on the KWC Panthers.

Elementary Yearbook Cover Winners

Two winners have been chosen for the cover of the OCS Elementary Yearbook covers - a student from each site.

Becca Libs - Grade 6 - Front cover (on the far left)
Claire Augenstein - Grade 2 - back cover

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

OCMS Weekly Reminders February 6-10, 2012

Monday, 2/6/12:
Yearbook meeting after school 3:00 to 4:00.

All 8th graders who have NOT turned in their planning cards at OCHS, please bring to Mrs. McCormick by Friday, February 10.

Tuesday, 2/7/12:

KUNA delegates will meet today. Be on time in the cafeteria or gym at 7:40. Mr. Rhodes will come and get you.

Wednesday, 2/8/12:

Worlds Finest Chocolate sale begins!

Progress reports given to students.

Thursday, 2/9/12:

There will be no Mass today.

Meeting for 8th grade Beta Club officers and 7th graders invited to join Beta Club is after school until 3:45 in Mrs. Lamberg's room.

Friday, 2/10/11

All planning cards MUST be turned into Mrs. McCormick.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders February 6-10, 2012

Wednesday, February 8- World's Finest Chocolate Sale Begins

Thursday, February 9- NO Mass- Confession for 2nd and 3rd Grade

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders FEbruary 6-10, 2012

Monday, February 6 -

• 4th & 5th Grade FPS will practice until 4:00. Don't forget your snack.

 

Tuesday, FEbruary 7 -

 

 

• Mid-Quarter Review. Please take time to review your child's grades through the Parent Portal on INOW.
• FPS Practice until 4:00.

 

Wednesday, February 8-

 

 

• 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 Fundraiser begins.

 

Thursday, February 9-

 

• 9:00 Prayer Service planned by Mrs. Luttrell's class.

 

Friday, February 10-

 

 

• Faith in Education shirts with uniform bottoms.
• Camp Ondessonk 1:30 in gym.

 

Grade 8 Boys Basketball Runner up in Midwest Kentucky Middle School Conference

OCMS 8th grade boys basketball team lost in double overtime to Henderson North Thursday February 2nd, 69-67 in the Midwest Kentucky Middle School Conference Championship.   Luke Reid hit a half-court shot to tie it at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime.

The team finished the season 24-4, undefeated in regular season conference games.  The team will play in the State Tournament in Lexington on February 17.


Roster:
Coaches: Mark Gentry, Andrew Payne and Brian Reid
Luke Reid
Paul Reid
VaSaad Greer
Luke Payne
Isaac Settle
David Scott
John Augenstein
Jack Boarman
Mason Robertson
Cameron O'Bryan

University of Louisville's Engineering Expo

Every year U of L's Speed School of Engineering puts on an exposition ran by students to showcase the work its students have been doing as well as reach out to K-12 age students to teach them about engineering. 

This year's theme is Engineering the World of Tomorrow and our keynote speaker is Jackie Swisher, an engineer at Walt Disney World. We are excited to hear Ms. Swisher discuss how Disney has used the principles of engineering to keep up with progress and build tomorrow!

E-Expo is free for students to attend.  This year E-Expo will take place on March 3rd, starting at 8am and going until around 4pm. Many of the student societies will have interactive projects for students to experience, there will be a free lunch, and each participant receives a t-shirt designed after this year's theme. There will also be lab tours of our facilities for students interested.

Registration for E-Expo can be found on our website:
http://engineering-expo.com/eexpo/Main_Page
If you have any questions, feel free to email:
vp@speedcouncil.org

OCS Not in Session - Friday, February 3

Just a reminder, OCS will not be in session on Friday, February 3. This is a Professional Development day for the teachers.

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

Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish Mission

February 6, 7, and 8 at 6:30 pm

"The life of St. Joseph, St. Paul and Their Mission to Unity Towards a Life in Jesus!"

Presenter: Fr. Jim Marchionda, O.P., Dominican Priest, Preacher, Songwriter and Performer

Monday, February 6 - St. Joseph: Model of Humanity for 2012
Tuesday, February 7 - St. Paul: Journey Toward the Greatest Gift
Wednesday, February 8 - Make Us One: Unity in Jesus Christ

Professional childcare for children 10 and under available in the parish office each night.

All are welcome. Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church, 609 East 4th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303, 683.5641

Sts. Joseph and Paul Website

Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Parenting Session in Lexington

 

The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education invites parents to attend a free parenting session, An Evening for Parents, at our 32nd Annual Conference. The session is Monday, February 6, 2012, at the Griffin Gate in Lexington.

The evening begins at 7:00 pm.

KAGE web page

OCMS Student Wins National ProLife Poster Contest

Sarah Riney, 8th grade OCMS student, won this national contest and represented OCMS on stage during the 'March For Life' in Washington DC.

Sarah is the daughter of Phil and Jennifer Riney.

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden – Kid’s Valentine Party

Valentine's Celebration for children at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden

Saturday, February 11th from 10 am – 1 pm (in the education building)

Many activities including: Card making, Tissue flower making, Bumble Bee craft, Word search, Coloring

Guess the number of chocolates in a jar & win a prize!

Hot chocolate served to keep you warm!

The first 30 children to arrive will receive a special Valentine from the Garden

Your family membership includes admission to this special event

ALL kids FREE (w/adult)

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden

25 Carter Rd

Owensboro, KY 42301

(270) 852-8925

www.wkbg.org