Volume 1 Issue 5 - Owensboro Public Schools

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Volume 1, No. 5 Schools T hat E mbrace Parent Involvement Nov. 13, 2003
American Education Week
November 16-22
Great Public Schools for Every Child-America's Promise
T able of Contents
Good News about Owensboro Public Schools
Good News about Owensboro High School
Good News about Owensboro Middle School
Good News about Owensboro 5-6 Center
Good News about Cravens Elementary School
Good News about Estes Elementary School
Good News about Newton Parrish Elementary School
Good News about Sutton Elementary School
Notes from Hager Preschool
Calendar of Events
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Good News about Owensboro Public S chools
Owensboro Public S chools recognized by state OASIS professional
development program
Congratulations to the 2003 OASIS Professional Development Award winners from the
Owensboro Public Schools. The awards are sponsored by the Kentucky School Boards
Association and the Kentucky School Public Relations Association (KYSPRA) and
recognize excellence in areas of school and community relations. The following awards
were announced in Lexington on Nov. 6 during the KYSPRA fall conference.
Community Engagement Programs
A 1 st Place to Owensboro High School’s JROTC Department for their annual OHS Veterans’ Day program.
OHS JROTC Cadets plan and coordinate the program. John Mishler and Ralph Bemboom are faculty
sponsors.
A 1 st Place to Owensboro 5-6 Center’s Colours of Owensboro multicultural series in partnership with
Kentucky Wesleyan College and the Daviess County Public Library. Dr. Karen Heim Baugh coordinates
the program with the guidance of the creative planning team that includes Myrna LaFoy, Susan Behl,
Stacey Foster, Jane Fink from Daviess County Public Library, and many others.

School/Business Partnerships
A 1 st Place to Owensboro Public Schools’ Fine Arts Department for the “Strings Attached Program” which
introduces 4 th graders to stringed instruments. The partnership is with the Owensboro Symphony
Orchestra.
One-time Publications
A 1 st Place to the Owensboro Public Schools’ Fine Arts Department for the 2003 Fine Arts Fair Program.
Julie White, Carol Clark, and Donna Duffy designed the publication.
Miscellaneous Electronic Communications Program, Internet Web Design
A 1 st Place to Brian Lashbrook from the Owensboro Public Schools’ Technology Department for creating
an informational CD about the school district.
A 3rd Place to Lashbrook for web site design.
One-time Publications, Miscellaneous Printed Materials
A 1 st Place to the Owensboro Public Schools’ Fine Arts Department for the 2003 Fine Arts Fair Program.
A 2nd Place to the Owensboro Public Schools’ Fine Arts Department for the 2003 Fine Arts Fair Poster.
Fine Arts Specialist Julie White, Carol Clark, and Donna Duffy designed the program and poster.
Audio/Video Productions
A 3rd Place to the Owensboro Public Schools’ Video Production Team for the OPS Production of the OHS
Veterans’ Day Program for 2002. Norman Hill and Mike Peacock from the Owensboro Public Schools’
Technology Department and OHS students worked together on the video.
Photography, Feature Writing, and Publication Writing
First places in each of the three categories to Julie Ellis, Owensboro Public Schools’ Public Relations
Coordinator.
District Report Card, One-Time Publications, and Audio-Video Production
Second places in each of the three categories to Julie Ellis, Owensboro Public Schools’ Public Relations
Coordinator. Ellis also received a 3 rd place in audio-video production.
Kentucky Association for Gifted E ducation
Interested teachers and parents got together in September to explore reactivation of the
Owensboro chapter of KAGE. The chapter had been very active in years gone by, but had
been inactive for about 8 years. A general meeting was held October 28th at the OHS
media center with Dr. Julia Roberts, director of the Center for Gifted Studies at Western
Kentucky University, as the featured speaker. Many parents have gifted children in our
district. KAGE provides a wealth of information for both parents and teachers of gifted
children. It also has the potential to provide educational opportunities and services if the
energy of the members is there. Another plus about KAGE is that it can be a strong
advocate for gifted education.
A joint meeting between Daviess County KAGE and newly reactivated Owensboro
KAGE was held at the Daviess County Public Library on Monday, November 10. Fortyfive
to fifty people were in attendance at the meeting with Helen Mountjoy, Chair of the
KY Board of Education, as guest speaker. Also in attendance were Lynette Baldwin,
Executive Director of KAGE, Tom Hiter, KAGE Board member and Prichard Committee
member, Dr. Larry Vick, Superintendent of Owensboro Public Schools, and Larry Hager
of the Hager Foundation. Helen Mountjoy spoke to both chapters for 20 minutes about
the changes in gifted education and services provided over the past 10 years. In addition,
discussion focused on obstacles and the challenge of improving opportunities for gifted

students. Helen Mountjoy continued the discussion with the Owensboro group, which
included information about the economic challenges, and budget cuts facing Kentucky
school systems at this time. The next general meeting will be held in March 2004. This
meeting will be jointly represented by Owensboro KAGE and Daviess County KAGE.
Another membership drive for Owensboro will be held before the end of 2003. The
executive committee of Owensboro (interim officers) will meet within the next two
weeks to plan all other events for the school year.
Good News from Owensbor o High School
Chorus Students Selected for Quad- State
OHS has four chorus students that have been selected for Quad-State. They are Alan
Fulkerson, McKena Tichenor, Devera Palmer and Neva Jean Sales.
All- State Soccer T eam S election
Lauren Taylor of the Lady Devils Soccer team was selected to the All-State team.
Whitney Hoffman was second team All-State and Amber Schwartz received honorable
mention.
Kentucky Women’s Club F eder ation Art Exhibit Winners
Several OHS students won art awards at the Kentucky Women’s Club Federation Art
Exhibit for this region. Jonathan Krawinkel won first place with his graphic drawing,
which means he will be attending the State exhibition. Chris Texas won second place
with his pastel drawing. Congratulations to these young men and to Mr. Rex Robinson.
T he Rose Cur tain Players
presents
~ Once U pon A Mattress ~
Music by Mary Rodgers Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, & Marshall Barer
Take a King who can not speak, a queen who never shuts up, a clueless prince, and a kingdom full of
anxious couples and what do you get? A new twist on the Princess and the Pea fairy tale! Without a
wife for sweet Prince Dauntless, no one can be married. Queen Aggravain tests each princess, and for
some reason, they fail every time. It will take a tough princess to stand up to Dauntless' Mama, but
Winnifred the Woebegone, a princess from the swamps, is the perfect girl for the challenge.
November 20, 21, & 24 ~ 7:00 p.m.
November 23 ~ 2:30P.M.
Advance tickets ~ $3.00 for students & $5.00 for adults
Tickets purchased at the door are $4.00 & $6.00
Email cgreer@owensboro.k12.ky.us for more information and ticket reservations
Produced through special arrangement with Rodgers and Hammerstein Music Library

Good News from Owensbor o Middle School
Student Fun Night
All OMS students are invited to Student Fun Night this Friday, November 14th from
5:00-7:00 p.m. Activities will include a bonfire with hot dogs, adrenaline rush, music,
giant swing, etc. All students must have a parent-signed note saying the student will be
picked up by 7:00. All students must enter through the front doors and only OMS
students may attend. Parent volunteers are still needed for this event, please e-mail
jsuwanski@owensboro.k12.ky.us to volunteer.
Scholastic B ook F air
The OMS Media Center will hold a Scholastic Book Fair the week of November 17 th -
21 st . We will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. OMS will offer gift certificates this
year. Gift certificates may be purchased for a student use at the Fair. Gift certificates
also make a perfect teacher’s gift. Credit cards will be accepted.
OMS Basketball Begins Next Week
Our four basketball teams (7 th grade girls & boys and 8 th grade girls & boys) are working
hard preparing for the beginning of the 2003-04 season next week. Game schedules are
posted on the district’s website calendar www.owensboro.k12.ky.us/
Parent Volunteer s Needed for Health Screening
OMS needs parent volunteers to help with Health and Scoliosis Screening to be offered
on November 24 and 25 during the school day. Please call the school office 686-1130 or
e-mail jsuwanski@owensboro.k12.ky.us if you can offer a few hours of your time.
Good News from Owensbor o 5- 6 Center
“ F irst Performance” Band Concer t
On Tuesday, November 18th the band students will present their "First Performance"
concert for this year. The concert will be held in the gym beginning at 7:30 p.m. Band
students should arrive at 7:00 p.m.
F amily F un Night A Success
A special thank you to everyone for their dedication and work on our Family Fun Night.
Thanks to the community for the support through donations to the silent auction. A
special "thank you" to the PTO Board for hours of planning for this event. Last, but not
least, bravo to the teachers and staff for their support for a very successful Family Fun
Night.
5 th Graders Host Colonial Open House
You are invited to visit Colonial Open House Night on Tuesday, November 18 th from
6:30-7:30 p.m. Our 5 th graders wish to share their projects and activities from the study
of colonial America. Hope to see you there!

Good News from E stes Elementary School
Impor tant Lessons Learned dur ing Mor ning Instr uctional T ime
If you have never sat in on " Morning Instructional Time" at Estes you have missed a real
treat. We meet every morning in the gym, at the very beginning of our day, to take a
moment to reflect on the qualities that are most important in life...being a good and
honest citizen, and a hard worker. We always sing the words to the "Estes Song".
We recite the school motto loudly and with enthusiasm..."Success for every student, one
day at a time!” Then the children call out the guidelines for success, which they recite in
unison and from memory Empathy, Self-Respect and Respect for others, Team Work,
Effort, See it through!
This is also a time that a student might receive recognition from a teacher in front of the
entire student body for a seemingly small act...perhaps for opening the door for a teacher,
or maybe for returning a lost wallet to the office. We want our students to succeed in
school and at life! If you ever feel like you need a lift, or a great start to what otherwise
might be just another long day, please feel free to drop in the Estes Gym just before 8:00
a.m., you might learn something you had forgotten you already knew...we have great kids
and life is good!
Good News from Cr avens Elementary School
Information on Ways to Help Children Read at Home and S chool
Cravens Title I program invites you to attend our informational workshop on "Ways to
Help Children Read at Home and School." The program is on Monday, November
17 th , from 6:00-7:30 p.m. A free spaghetti supper will be offered and childcare will be
provided. Please join us for dinner and information to help your child be successful in
school. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Bratcher at 686-1010 or
sbratcher@owensboro.k12.ky.us
Computer Workstation Available for Cravens Parents
Cravens is proud to announce our new computer workstation for parents of Cravens
students. The workstation is set up in our front lobby and is open for use by any Cravens
parent. Families who have Internet access can also subscribe to STEP IN while you’re
checking out the workstation! The student who brings in the most subscriptions to our
district e-newsletter has the chance to win a Vermont Teddy Bear. Encourage
grandparents, aunts, uncles or anyone interested in your child's education to STEP IN.
Come on by and try it out!
F all Festival Successful
We would like to send a great big thanks to our PTO for making Fall Festival a huge
success! Thanks also to those families and teachers that donated items for our baskets.
The auction was a great success!
Staff Spotlight
Cravens welcomes Mr. John DeLacey, third grade teacher, to our staff this year. Mr.
DeLacey is a 34-year-old graduate of OHS. He attended the University of Louisville and

Western Kentucky University. This is Mr. DeLacey's first year teaching in the
Owensboro Public School. As well as teaching, Mr. DeLacey is a member of the
Owensboro High School Football coaching staff. Mr. DeLacey's hobbies include
weightlifting, coaching, and working with kids. Welcome, Mr. DeLacey!
Good News from F oust Elementary School
Fathers Matter hosts Father Daughter Sock- Hop
Come and enjoy an evening of fun and quality time with your daughter(s) on Friday,
November 14 th , from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Foust Elementary School gym. There will
be a DJ playing music to dance. If you don’t like to dance, there will be a coloring contest
and other activities to participate in. Food and beverages will be provided. Enjoy the
festivities and bond with your daughter at the Fathers Matter Father/Daughter Sock Hop.
To register, call Sara Hodge at Foust, 686-1113, Leslie Hughes at Estes, 686-1058, or
J.C. Greene at 316-4515.
Good News from Newton Parrish E lementary School
Newton Parrish Singers
The Newton Parrish Singers (a select group of third and fourth graders) have been invited
to perform at the “Dickens of a Christmas Festival” in Franklin, Tennessee on December
13. Music Teacher Elizabeth Tullis and the Singers have been practicing regularly in
preparation for the street festival. The Singers also conducted a small fundraiser to defray
expenses for the trip. Ms. Tullis and the Singers are honored to be selected to perform at
this Festival, and are looking forward to their Holiday excursion!
Good News from S utton E lementary School
Used B ook Drive Continues through F riday
Sutton Family Resource Center continues its used children’s book drive through Friday,
November 14. We would love to have any used books that you would like to donate.
These books are used in a variety of activities including the "It's a Storybook Christmas"
program, Tweety's Reading Club, reading buddies and many more.Thank you for your
generosity.
Scholastic B ook F air
Sutton School will have an Scholastic Book Fair November 17-21 in the Media Center
from 7:30-4:00 each day. The Book Fair will also be open following the PTO music
program on Tuesday evening. The PTO program, which begins at 6:30, will feature
performances by P3/P4 students and 4 th grade students.

Notes from Hager Preschool
Jennifer Lott Memorial Day
In memory of Jennifer Lott, the Hager Preschool staff wishes to remind all of you that
domestic violence knows no boundaries. Two years ago today, Jennifer was a homicidesuicide
victim. In your relationships, anytime you see a "red flag" or are made to feel
unsafe, pay attention to that feeling! For those of you unaware, a safe haven for abused
women and their children is located in Owensboro. They will help you under these
circumstances, but you must take the first step in keeping yourself and your children
safe. Call 685-2873.
T hanksgiving Day at Hager Preschool on November 20
Parents and guardians wishing to join their child for Thanksgiving dinner at Preschool
should call 686-1125 and speak to your child's teacher for your reservation.Cost is $2.00
per plate. Due to lack of space, parents are asked not bring siblings.
Calendar of Events
November 13- 21, 2003**
November 13
Estes Elementary School
Family Read Night 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Owensboro Middle School
Falls Sports Awards 6:30 p.m.
Owensboro 5-6 Center
SBDM in Media Center 4:00-5:00 p.m.
November 14
Foust Elementary School
Fathers Matter Father/Daughter Sock Hop 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
VIP Workshop 8:00-12:00 p.m.
November 17
Sutton Elementary School
FRC Advisory Council 3:00 p.m.
Owensboro Middle School
SBDM Council 4:00 p.m.
November 18
Estes Elementary School
SBDM Council 5:00 p.m.
Sutton Elementary School
PTO Meeting/Music Program 6:30 p.m.
Owensboro 5-6 Center
“First Performance” Band Concert 7:30 p.m.
November 19
November 20
Estes Elementary School
Family Read Night 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
“Frosty’s First Adventure” Music Program 6:30 p.m.
Owensboro 5-6 Center

November 21
PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m.
**For detailed information regarding these events visit www.owensboro.k12.ky.us/ or
contact the school.
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November 7- 17
Estes International Bluegrass instrument donation 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. , 8:00 p.m
Cravens International Bluegrass instrument donation 9:09 a.m., 12:09 p.m., 4:09 p.m., 8:09 p.m.
Foust International Bluegrass instrument donation 9:14 a.m., 12:14 p.m., 4:14 p.m., 8:14 p.m.
5-6 Center International Bluegrass instrument donation 9:21 a.m., 12:21 p.m., 4:21 p.m., 8:21 p.m.
Cravens Proverb of the week & assembly 9:23 a.m., 12:23 p.m., 4:23 p.m., 8:23 p.m.
5-6 Center Projects on The Cay / Sally Belcher’s class 9:29 a.m., 12:29 p.m., 4:29 p.m., 8:29 p.m.
5-6 Center Open World Russian Leadership Visit 9: 37 a.m., 12:37 p.m., 4:37 p.m., 8:37 p.m.
5-6 Center 5th Gr. Halloween Musical / Mrs. Weber 9:41 a.m., 12:41 p.m., 4:41 p.m., 8:41 p.m.
5-6 Center DARE Red Ribbon Parade 9:47 a.m., 12:47 p.m., 4:47 p.m., 8:47 p.m.
Alma Randolph Invitation to November 23rd Concert 9:51 a.m., 12:51 p.m., 4:51 p.m., 8:51 p.m.
Notice
Non-discrimination Statement
The Owensboro Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or
marital status in providing educational opportunities, activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised 1992), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and provide, upon request by qualified
disabled individuals, reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and service necessary to afford individuals with a disability
an equal opportunity to participate. For more information, contact Dr. Larry Vick, Superintendent, at the Owensboro Board of
Education, 1335 West Eleventh Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 or phone (270) 686-1000.