2012 Commonwealth Diplomas

Graduates who earned the commonwealth diploma: Commonwealth diplomas are in main office

Electricity Assembly Tomorrow (Tues, May 15) - Elementary 4-6 Campus

Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 15) a representative from Big Rivers will here to give a demonstration to the students. Students will need to bring a towel to sit on since the demonstration will be outside.

OCMS FCA to Kings Island

Kings Island The OCMS FCA will be going to Kings Island May 25, 2012 by OCHS school bus. A $50 fee will cover admission ticket, bus ride, and a lunch outside the park.

We will need parents with Safe Environment training to go as well. Parents are not required to ride the bus, but the parent vehicles must caravan with the bus. Parents only need to pay the cost of a single ticket ($28).

We will communicate about arrival time via cell phone on the return. I expect to return between midnight and 1am. If you are able to go as a parent chaperone, please contact either David Ralph (david.ralph@owensborocatholic.org ) or Mark Woodward (mark.woodward@owensborocatholic.org) by Monday, May 14. We need at least three parents to go so we can have the trip.

OCMS Reminders - Week of May 14-21, 2012

Monday, May 14: Regular day.

Tuesday, May 15:  Last day to get AR points.

Wednesday, May 16: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Awards Day at Immaculate Church. All are invited to attend.
Thursday, May 17:
Closing Mass, 9:00 a.m., Immaculate.
8th grade graduation practice 1:00 to 2:45 p.m.

Friday, May 18:
AR reward day! Grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. Games and movies for all students who earned their AR points for the year!
8th grade graduation practice 8:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
Last day of school for 8th graders!!

Monday, May 21:
Last day of school for 7th graders!!
8th grade graduation, 7:00 p.m., Immaculate Catholic Church. 8th grade graduation party at Immaculate parish hall begins after graduation until 10:00 p.m.

EVERYONE HAVE A SAFE AND RESTFUL SUMMER!

April is National Poetry Month

Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade classes created special poems.

Watch a slideshow of the poems created!

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders May 14-19, 2012

Monday, May 14- SMART Moves classes began for the fourth and sixth graders. The sixth grade students will be working on their Career Planning. Each student will need an e-mail address.

 

Tuesday, May 15-

Market Day deadline.
Big Rivers Electric Assembly 12:15-1:00 and 1:10-1:50.
5th Grade Students and Parents: Registration Forms for 6th Grade Band are due to your homeroom teacher by Tuesday, May 15.

 

Wednesday, May 16-

Students may wear their 2012 CSW shirts with uniform bottoms.

12:45 Talent Show.
2:15-5:00 Band Instrument Fitting for any current fifth grader interested in taking band next year.  There is an area on the Registration Form for you to schedule a time to stop in at the Open House. Students will have a chance to try a variety of instruments during this time. Parents will have the opportunity to discuss the "Rent-to-Own" plan with H&H Music. We also have some school-owned instruments that are available to students and that option can be discussed at the Open House.

 

Please contact

ed.hauser@owensborocatholic.org or call 685-0566 for more information.

 

Thursday, May 17-9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Margaret Thompson's class. Fr. Ray Goetz will be celebrating with us. Piano Talent Show contestants after Mass. 5th Grade Prayer Day.

 

Friday, May 18-Non-Uniform Day for students who earned his/her fourth quarter AR goal. AR Park Reward. Please remember to put sunscreen and bug spray on your child before coming to school.

 

Saturday, May 19-Market Day Pick Up at the Elementary K-3 Campus Cafeteria.

 

 

 

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders May 14-19, 2012

Tuesday, May 15- Market Day Orders Due- Last Order of the School Year

Thursday, May 17- 9:00- CLOSING MASS- Mrs. Cecil's Kindergarten Class

Friday, May 18- FREE DRESS DAY for all students.

Saturday, May 19-10:00 AM- Pick up Market Day orders at Elementary K-3 Campus

Project Graduation Check-in Information

 

Project Graduation is Sunday night and seniors may start checking in at 10:15pm and must be checked in by 11:00pm.

Handcrafted Rosaries

Now available, beautifully handcrafted rosaries from 3 Sisters Rosaries in the Central Office. $30.00 each. Perfect for graduation or Mother's Day.

AR Picnic Reminders for Tomorrow - Elementary K-3 Campus

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! We will be taking the entire K-3 Campus to Legion Park for a picnic for the Accelerated Reader Picnic. Following is a checklist of things to remember when getting your student ready in the morning:

- Wear "Faith in Education" shirt (new yellow with St. Bernadette on the front preferred, but if you can't find it, any of the older Faith in Ed. Shirts are fine) with uniform shorts, skirts, or pants. This will make it easier to keep up with K-3 children.
- Wear tennis shoes- NO flip flops, sandals, or open back shoes.
-Apply Sunscreen BEFORE leaving home. Teachers cannot apply sunscreen at school. We will be outside ALL day!
-Students may bring a hat to wear.
-Students may bring play equipment-balls, mitts, etc. NO skates, skateboards, or electronic equipment. Any equipment brought is the responsibility of the student. If you do not want to lose it- don't send it! Anything brought should have the child's name clearly written on the item.
-ALL students should order cheese pizza from school unless they can't due to health reasons. It is too much to keep up with a lunch box. Parents are asked NOT to bring Fast Food to the park for their child.
-Students should bring TWO drinks- Sports drinks or Water with screw caps are preferred. NO sodas or cans.
-Put your child's name on their drink.
-Teachers will have a cooler for drinks. Milk and/or juice will NOT be served, so students will drink one of their drinks from home with lunch.

We will be leaving the school at 8:30 and returning at 1:00. Thank you to all who have already volunteered.

Parents, who could not volunteer for the full day, are welcome to stop by Legion Park anytime during the day and visit with us!

Parents who plan on checking their child out at the park, MUST sign the child out at the First Aid Shelter. Please take care of this early in the day, so that we do not have a long line when it is time to start loading buses.

Precious Blood Parish Reverse Raffle

Saturday, June 23 at the Sportscenter

Grand Prize $10,000

There will also be five (5) $100 Prizes.

Tickets are $100- which includes dinner for two (2) and chances to win all prizes.

Cash Bar

A Maximum of 350 tickets will be sold.

For tickets or questions, call the Parish Office at 684-6888.

Owensboro Youth Council Sponsoring Teen Night at Golfland

The OYC is sponsoring a Teen Night at Golfland on Friday, May 25 from 7-10 pm for those 13-18 years old. 
The cost is just $3 and includes unlimited go Kart rides, miniature golf, batting cages and driving range.  The evening will include a DJ! 

No pre-registration is required; any questions please call Angel Freels at 687.8700

Aubrey’s Song Foundation – Eating Disorder Community Forum

Everybody Knows Somebody ‘Come Hear our Stories’

Sponsored by Aubrey’s Song Foundation and OMHS

It will be held on Thursday, May 10 at 5:30 pm in the OMHS Healthpark Classroom at 1006 Ford Ave

OCS Student Named Little Miss BBQ

Karsen Tipmore, OCS Student, Crowned Little Miss BBQ Festival
Karsen Tipmore was crowned Little Miss Bar-B-Q Festival.

She is the daughter of David and Shelley Tipmore and is in Kindergarten at the OCS Elementary K-3 Campus.

Grade 6 Prayer Day

The 6th grade class enjoyed their Prayer Day at the Mount of St. Joseph. It was a beautiful day to enjoy group and individual activities.

Director's Corner - Various Updates

It is hard to believe that the 2011-2012 academic year is almost over.  When was the last time we could say that the last day of school occurred not only prior to June 1^st, but also a week prior to Memorial Day.  Based on the many comments I have heard, all are excited and looking forward to a longer summer break, especially after a year with no breaks due to inclement weather.  Certainly my prayer is that your summer is filled with fun, relaxation and family time.

Pre-Registration Update

Our current enrollment count of actual pre-registered students for 2012-2013 is 1261. There are still 98 currently enrolled students whose families have not submitted a Pre-Registration Form for 2012-2013.  If all pre-register and we gain no additional new students through the summer, our first day enrollment count will be 1359 – an increase of 6 students over the 2011-2012 first day count.  From looking at our history over the past 5 years, we know that some of those who are currently enrolled will not pre-register and we will gain new students.  Of the 1261 pre-registered student, 126 are new.  We have averaged 159 new students over the past 6 years.  The indicators certainly are positive and potentially indicate an increase in enrollment over last year

I encourage all who have not yet pre-registered, to do so.  It is imperative that we utilize accurate enrollment counts as we make important decisions concerning budget and staffing for the 2012-2013 school year.   If there are questions or the need for any kind of information, please contact me or anyone at Central Office.  We are eager to be of assistance and to “count you in” for 2012-2013.

We continue to proactively provide potential new families with information about the benefits of partnering with Owensboro Catholic Schools.  I encourage you to continue sharing your positive OCS experience with your friends and neighbors.  Karen Gross (686-8896 and karen.gross@owensborocatholic.org) would love to hear from you about any families that might be interested so that she can personally follow-up with them.

2012-2013 Staffing Decisions

As we close out one year and look toward the next one, one area that is carefully reviewed is our staffing needs for the new academic year.  At its recent meeting, the Leadership Team thoroughly looked at each school and utilized the following factors before making its recommendations to Fr. Brad Whistle and the Education Council at its meeting on Monday, April 30^th:
Projected pre-registration enrollment counts by grade and school
Retiring Teachers
Teachers who will not be returning
Opportunities to best serve our students, their families and our staffs in each school

With the approval of Fr. Brad and the Council, the following positions have been posted on our website.  I ask your help in sharing this information with anyone you think might be interested in joining the OCS team.  Please have them contact Karen Taber in Central Office for more information (686-8896 and karen.taber@owensborocatholic.org).
OCES K-3 and 4-6 Campus – Guidance Counselor to serve jointly serve both schools
OCES K-3 Campus – Kindergarten Aide
OCES 4-6 Campus – 6^th Grade Teacher with emphasis in Science
OCMS - Two full-time teachers with certification in English, Math and/or Social Studies
OCHS – Three teachers with certification in Math, Chemistry, English and Social Studies

Please note:
The Guidance Counselor and two of the teacher positions at OCHS are new positions.  Adding a Guidance Counselor to the staff at the OCES K-3 and 4-6 Campuses is much needed and long overdue.  The goal is to start with one and at some point when the necessary resources are available to hire a second so that each school will be served by a Guidance Counselor.  This was viewed by all as a very positive step and enthusiastically approved

Two of the three teachers are new positions.  The need for these new teachers at OCHS is being driven by a projected significant increase in enrollment.  Current enrollment is 453 and we are projecting the enrollment in 2012-2013 to be near 490 students.  They are needed to provide necessary and appropriate class scheduling opportunities for our students in order to fulfill the OCS Mission of providing excellence in faith formation and academics at OCHS.

What exciting news for all in the OCS community!

Dates to Remember
OCHS Graduation – Sunday, May 13^th (2:00 PM at the SportsCenter)
OCES 4-6 Closing Mass/6^th Grade Completion – Monday, May 21^st (9:00 AM at Blessed Mother
OCMS Graduation – Monday, May 21^st (7:00 PM at Immaculate)
Last Day of School – Monday, May 21^st
Registration Event for 2012-2013  – Wednesday, July 25^th (12:00 to 6:00 PM at OCHS)
First Day of School (2012-2013 Academic Year) – Wednesday, August 8^th

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

OCMS Students Recognized – Duke Talent Search

Congratulations to the following students who earned recognition for the Duke Talent Search.  Each of these students was invited to take the ACT or SAT test. 

State Recognition: Billy Cason, Allison Ford, Jacob Hyland, Alison Kuntz, Alli Thompson, Patricia Thompson, Grace Wright

Grand Recognition: Patricia Thompson

Athletic Physicals – Revised Form

The KHSAA has released a revised version of the KHSAA physical form.  The link is below.

www.owensborocatholic.org/forms

OCHS Coach Openings

OCHS has openings for Head Coach in the following sports:

* Boys Soccer Coach
* Cheerleading
* Acette Dance Team

Please contact Mr. David Blanford at david.blanford@owensborocatholic.org  or 852.8001

Class of 2012 - Graduation Information

The Class of 2012 celebrated Baccalaureate Mass this past Sunday.  The class will graduate on Sunday, May 13 at the Sportscenter at 2 pm. 

Caroline Augenstein Accepted to Governor’s Scholars for the Arts in Dance

Caroline Augenstein, Governor's Scholar for the Arts in Dance

Congratulations to Caroline Augenstein who was named to the Governor’s Scholars for the Arts in Dance.  Caroline, a sophomore, is active in the Owensboro Dance Theatre and the OCHS swim team.

Caroline, the daughter of Drew and Susan Augenstein, is a member of St. Stephen’s Cathedral parish.

'Beat Cancer' – OCHS Lady Aces Softball Team to Hold Fundraiser

The Lady Aces are having a ‘Beat Cancer’ day, Tuesday, May 8 when they will play Boonville High School at OCHS Parents Park.  The Varsity game will start at 5:30 with the JV to follow about 7 pm.  One dollar from each admission and donations will be accepted to benefit the American Cancer Society.  Wear your favorite color of cancer awareness.

OCMS Weekly Reminders May 7-11, 2012

Monday, May 7:
Sign language practice for 6th grade visit will be today and Tuesday after school from 3:00 to 3:45. You must attend these practices to perform on Wednesday. Meet in Mrs. Renshaw's room.

Tuesday, May 8:

Student council and student panel meeting, 7:50 a.m. in Mrs. Barr's room. Be in gym or cafeteria.

Sign language practice 3:00 to 3:45.

Wednesday, May 9:

6th grade visit at OCMS.

FCA meeting at 7:47 a.m. We will be discussing the Kings Island trip.

Thursday, May 10:

Volunteer Mass, 9:00 a.m., Immaculate. Reception following in OCMS library.

Spring band concert, 7:00 p.m., Immaculate parish hall.

Friday, May 11:

Regular day.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders May 7-11, 2012

Monday, May 7- Teacher Appreciation Week! The sixth grade students will be working on their Career Planning. Each student will need an e-mail address.

Tuesday, May 8-Sixth Grade Prayer Day at the Mount.

Wednesday, May 9-Students may wear their 2012 CSW shirts with uniform bottoms. Sixth Grade visit the middle school and the third grade visit the 4-6! Welcome!

Thursday, May 10-9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Gail Thompson's class. Fr. Jimenez will be celebrating with us.

Friday, May 11-Faith in Education shirts with uniform bottoms. Non-Uniform Day for students with summer birthdays. AR Cut-Off and the end of the Quarter All library books are due today. Lunch accounts must be paid in full today.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders May 7-11, 2012

Wednesday, May 9- 3rd Grade Visit to Elementary 4-6 Campus

Thursday, May 10- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Neal's Kindergarten Class

Friday, May 11- 9:00-1:00- AR Picnic at Legion Park

OCHS Prom –‘Willy Wonka’



Joel Ciaccio, Prom King

Kelle Ebelhar, Prom Queen

OCHS held its prom on Saturday, April 28 at the Hines Center.  The theme of this year’s prom was ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.’  The decorations included a river of chocolate, candy sticks, ‘good egg, bad egg’ indicator, and the Gobstopper machine. 

The prom king and queen were Joel Ciaccio and Kelle Ebelhar. 

Joel is the son of Don and Lori Ciaccio and a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul parish. 

Kelle is the daughter of Rob and Beth Ebelhar and is a member of Blessed Mother parish.

OCHS Baseball and Softball on Gamechanger

OCHS Baseball and Softball teams are keeping stats and scores on www.gamechanger.io

You can follow the teams via the website and also the updates will be funneled through the OCS twitter account at www.twitter.com/ocsaces

OCHS Varsity Baseball

OCHS Varsity Softball

OCHS Girls Basketball Banquet

The girls basketball banquet will be held on Thursday, May 10 at 6pm at St. Stephens. This is a potluck dinner with Coach Zuberer providing the meat. Each team member's family is asked to bring the following items:
Freshman and Sophomores bring a vegetable or salad
Juniors bring desserts
Seniors bring rolls/bread

Everyone is asked to bring a two liter drink (soft drink, lemonade, tea, water) to share.
Cups, Plates, Napkins and Ice are provided.
If you have any questions please contact Linda Greathouse 922-6727 or e-mail at greatmailus@tds.net

OCMS Cheer Sign Ups

Sign up for the OCMS Cheer/Dance Squad for all interested boys and girls entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades through Friday, May 11, at the school sites. More information will be available after sign ups.

OCHS Acette Tryout Information

Acette try outs for the 2012-2013 season will be held Tuesday, May 8 thru Friday, May 11 in the OCHS large gym.

Try out packets are available in the OCHS and OCMS main offices. Any questions please contact Lisa Higdon at: lisa.higdon@owensborocatholic.org

School Site Email Announcements

With the new school year - to change the e-newsletters you receive:

1. Log onto http://www.owensborocatholic.org/

2. Chick on 'newsletters' at the top of the page

3. Type in your email address

4. You will receive an email to checkmark which newsletters you want receive and/or unmark those you wish to no longer to receive