Volume 6 Issue 15 April 30, 2009 - Owensboro Public Schools

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April 30, 2009 Volume 6 Issue 15
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News from Owensboro Public Schools
Message from the Superintendent
Dear OPS Family,
Tuesday, May 5, is National Teacher Appreciation Day.
Owensboro Public Schools join schools across the nation in thanking
teachers for what they do. Teachers do so much more than teach subject
matter and skills. They are role models, supporters, encouragers and much
more to our students.
We also want to thank all of our Support Personnel for the assistance they
provide to our students and teachers by creating an environment that supports
learning. Whether it is transporting children to and from school, feeding
them, maintaining facilities and equipment, supporting classroom instruction,
staffing an office, or coordinating resources beyond the classroom, their roles
are vital to our students and to the school system.
Sincerely,
Larry Vick
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View Video on OPS Web site!
http://www.owensboro.kyschools.us/channel73.phpdr=channel73
Channel 73 on the OPS Web site. Currently showing is the OPS Fine Arts Festival Dance
Night as well as several other video clips.
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In months to come, we will be streaming a variety of video such as fine arts performances,
OHS graduation, and other special events.
Then, select an available video to view and select that link.
Because of the increased amount of production time necessary to render video segments for
the Web, not everything that appears on Channel 73 will be on the Web.
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Owensboro Board of Education Recognizes
School Volunteers of the Year
Owensboro Public Schools' volunteers are a tremendous asset to our students. Volunteers
gave more than 23,000 hours of their time last year in a variety of ways to benefit students.
Each year, Owensboro Public Schools recognize an outstanding volunteer or group from
each school with an "OPS Volunteer--Helping Children Award."
2009 awards were presented at the April 23 rd meeting of the Owensboro Board
of Education. This year's honorees are:
Cravens Elementary SchoolPatsy Leak
Estes Elementary SchoolFoster Grandparent Program
Foust Elementary SchoolJulie Hill
Newton Parrish Elementary SchoolMelissa Decker
Sutton Elementary SchoolMelissa Hayden
Owensboro 5-6 CenterKevin Mundy
Owensboro Middle SchoolSherri Keeley
Owensboro High SchoolJamie Hutchinson
Hager PreschoolDr. Don Neel and his office staff (not pictured above)
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CATS/KCCT TESTING IS MAY 11-22
annual testing time again and we want every one of our students
to do his/her very best! Here are a few suggestions of things you,
as a parent, can do to help your child succeed during testing!
at least 8
hours before each test day.
Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast the morning of each test either
at home or at school.
Ensure that your child is on time to school.
Schedule student a
conflict with the testing periods.
Be positive. Encourage your child to take the test seriously and do his or her
best.
Give words of encouragement as your child leaves for school each day.
After school, ask your child about his/her day of testing.
Encourage your child to listen carefully to instructions and to ask questions if
he/she does not understand.
A good attitude and diligent application are significant to their success. With your
support and encouragement, we are confident that our students will score well!!
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SUMMER INSTITUTE
FOR YOUNG ARTISTS (SIYA)
June 8 th through June 19 th (M-F) at Owensboro Middle School.
All area students entering 5 th through 9 th grade are welcome to apply.
Brochures are available at your school or in the lobby of the Owensboro Board of
Education. On-line brochures can be found at www.owensboro.kyschools.us/21cclc.
Please contact Mark Moore, OPS 21 st Century Coordinator, (686-1000 or
Mark.Moore@owensboro.kyschools.us if you have any questions.
Sunday, June 14 th , 2009 heralds BIG things at The
Garden. , a product of
Owensboro Public
Young Artists (SIYA), will present and perform
throughout the unique Western Kentucky Botanical
Garden
Big Botanicals. An exciting
afternoon is planned! Come early and stay late!
The garden will open at 9:00 a.m. Festivities begin at 1:00 p.m. and the SIYA camp will
begin their performances around 2:00 p.m. Performances will include the SIYA band and
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orchestra ensembles, the SIYA drama group, the SIYA choir, and the unveiling of the SIYA
art project created earlier in the week during our field trip to The Garden. We are still
looking for students who love music, art, drama and dance for our two week camp beginning
on June 9 th . For more information or to download an application, please visit:
http://www.owensboro.kyschools.us/21CCLC/
BIG Botanicals, the BIG Botanical Photo
Opportunity, the food goodies (including Moonlite Bar B-Q) & much more! And all the
while, imagine how the Owensboro Public Schools Fine Arts Program and
ongoing pursuit of Environment Education will continue to unfold as 2009 progresses.
Julie Ann White Mark Moore Susie Tyler
Director, OPS Fine Arts Program Director, OPS 21 st CCLC Director, The Garden
Owensboro Board of Education
(270) 686-1000
The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
25 Carter Road
www.wkbg.org
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DATES TO REMEMBER
The Last Day of School for Students is Friday, June 5 th .
There will be no school on Monday, May 25 th Memorial Day.
OHS Honors Night is Thursday, May 14 6:30 p.m. in auditorium
OHS Graduation is Friday, June 5 7:00 p.m. at the Sportscenter
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HIGH SCHOOL SISTER CITY EXCHANGE
Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions (OSCAR) invites area high school
students to apply to participate in the October 2009 Secondary Schools
Exchange with Hejcin Gymnazium in our Sister City of Olomouc,
Czech Republic.
The exchange is open to students from Apollo, Daviess County,
Owensboro High, Owensboro Catholic and Whitesville Trinity High Schools who will be
sophomores, juniors or seniors during the 2009- 2010 academic year (next year). Students
will have to be in good standing and have the recommendation of their teachers and schools.
There are only 8 openings, first come, first served.
The exchange will take place October 15-30, 2009. The exchange will take place over Fall
Break plus additional time from the school calendar will be used for this international
educational exchange. The exchange will involve attendance in classes taught at Hejcin (all
of these classes are taught in English). This exchange is in alignment with stated KERA
international education goals and the students will be interacting daily in educational
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activities, including visiting sites of historical and cultural significance with their Czech
student counterparts. This experience cannot be duplicated by any other exchange program
due to its Sister Cities and Regions connection.
Orientation will be provided by Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions for students and
parents to gain further information before departure.
Applications are being emailed to school Principals and can be found online
at: www.octc.kctcs/sistercities .
Students and parents can also find additional information on our website.
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News from Owensboro High School
OHS UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, April 30 Tennis Don Moore Classic @ Moreland Park/OMS/KWC;
4:00 p.m.
Baseball Freshmen/JV vs. Owensboro Catholic (Home); 5:00 p.m.
Softball Varsity/JV vs. Hancock County (Away); 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 1 - Prom 9:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m.
Baseball JVOwensboro Catholic Tournament (Away); TBA
Softball Daviess Co. Freshman (Away); 5:30 p.m.
Track & Field Boys at Henderson Invitational (Away); 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 - Baseball JVOwensboro Catholic Tournament (Away); TBA
Baseball VarsityRed Devil Round Robin (Forrest Park) (Home); 11:00 a.m.
Baseball VarsityRed Devil Round Robin (PRP) (Home); 4:00 p.m.
Softball Freshman vs. Muhlenberg South (Away); 10:00 a.m.
Track & Field Girls at Greenwood Invitational @ WKU Track (Away); 9:30 a.m.
Monday, May 4 Tennis vs. Grayson Co. @ Grayson Co. Middle School (Away); 4:30 p.m.
Soccer Meeting, Parents and Students, Auditorium; 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5 Baseball Varsity vs. Daviess Co. (District Game) (Away); 7:30 p.m.
Baseball Freshman/JV vs. Henderson Co. (Home); 5:00 p.m.
Softball Varsity/JV vs. Muhlenberg South (Away) 5:30 p.m.
Tennis vs. Hancock Co. @ Moreland Park (Home); 4:00 p.m.
Track & Field Freshman/Sophomore Meet @ Daviess Co. (Away); 5:00 p.m.
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The Rose Curtain Players and Studio OHS
present
an encore performance of
The Boys Next Door
by Tom Griffin
Saturday, May 2 nd at 7:00 p.m.
Studio OHS Theatre
General Admission seats are $3 for students and $4 for adults.
Reserved seating is $4 for students and $5 for adults.
OPS passes are accepted, but reservations are encouraged.
Tickets can be reserved by emailing Carolyn.greer@owensboro.kyschools
or by calling 686-1110.
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This very funny, very touching play focuses on the lives of four young men with mental
challenges who live in a communal residence under the supervision of a sincere but
increasingly despairing social worker. Mingled with scenes from the daily lives of these four
where little things can become monumental and are often very funny, we see moments of
great poignancy and compassion and learn that all of us share the desire for love, laughter
and purpose in our lives.
This performance is even more special, as we are having the production screened by
members of the International Thespian Society. If selected, we will perform on the Main
Stage at the International Thespian Festival in June. Our production of Anatomy of Gray was
selected in 2006 and is still the only production from Kentucky to ever perform on the Main
Stage at Festival.
audience the night our screeners attend, so please join us if you can.
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Congratulations to the first class of Red Devil Ambassadors
at Owensboro High School
On April 28, Principal Anita Burnette announced the establishment of Red Devil
Ambassadors program at a reception in the OHS Media Center. Students have been selected
from grades 9-11 to represent OHS at a number of activities and events in their roles as
goodwill ambassadors for the school. Heather Cavitt, the faculty Red Devil Ambassador
Committee Chairperson, introduced 22 students who have been selected to the first class.
Red Devil Ambassadors are:
Front Row: Monica Campos, Hannah Hughes, Grae Greer, Kathleen Kimmell, Emily
Price, Meagan Volk, David Harrison.
Middle Row: Jacob Roberts, Jordan Haire, Kal Prince, Cody Blue, Sarah Cannon,
Jordan Greathouse, Grace Feldpausch, Cheraye Durr, Betsy Griffith, Jessica Foster,
Annie Swift.
Back Row: Garry Neal, Amanda Gardner, Ashley Dumas, Lucia Sao.
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2009 OHS BOYS SOCCER KEY DATES
Friday, June 5 Sports Physicals for 2009 due to Coach Poole
June 25-July 9 KHSAA Dead Period
Sunday, July 12@ 5 p.m Player/Parent Meeting
M-F July 13-17, OHS Boys Team Camp (M, T, Th, F: 8-11 a.m.)
Wed. July 15 @ 12:01- 8 a.m. 1 st Official OHS Boys Practice
F-Su, July 24-26, Bluegrass State Games Preseason Varsity Roster
FBLA STATE CONFERENCE
OHS Future Business Leaders of
America attended their state
conference in Louisville April 14-
16. Evan Miller (pictured on the
left) placed 1 st in Business Math and
Katie Weaver (pictured on the right)
placed 5 th in Business Law. Evan
Miller will be advancing to the
National Leadership Conference in
June.
SENIOR CONGRATULATIONS ADS for the 2009 yearbook are due no later than May
1 st . Order information can be found on the school website or by contacted Jennifer Bufkin
at jennifer.bufkin@owensboro.kyschools.us
News from Owensboro Middle School
OMS UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, May 12:30-4:00School Dance
Tuesday, May 5SBDM Council Parent Nominations Due
6:30-8:00 p.m.6th Grade Aloha Orientation
May 8-9 OMS Chorus & Orchestra to Louisville-Music in the Parks
Saturday, May 9OMS 8th Grade Band to Louisville- Music in the Parks
May 1122 -CATS Testing
Thursday, May 14 - 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8th grade Mother/Daughter Banquet in the South Gym
Tuesday, May 19 7:00 p.m. Evening of the ARTS;
7 a.m. 7 p.m.Parent Election for SBDM Council Representatives & PTO officers
Friday, May 228th grade Civil War Day
Tuesday, May 267th grade Renaissance Day
Wednesday, May 27- 7 th grade CATS Rewards
Thursday, May 28- 8 th grade CATS Rewards
May 29 and June 1 Clothing exchange for 7 th and 8 th grades
Monday, June 1 8:00-2:15 - Leadership OMS retreat at Camp Schaffer
Tuesday, June 27th grade Honors Day
Wednesday, June 38th grade Honors Day
Thursday, June 410:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.8th grade Picnic at Legion Park
7:00 p.m.8th grade Closing Ceremony
Friday, June 5Last day of school / R.E.D. Card Rewards Trip
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ATTENTION 6TH & 7TH GRADE PARENTS!!
SBDM COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
Nominations for two parent positions on the OMS School-Based Decision-Making Council
for the 2009-10 school year are now being accepted. If you wish to make a nomination
please fill out the form that can be found in the latest parent newsletter or contact Karen
Crisp in the school office. Nominations are due by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 th .
The election will be held on Tuesday, May 19 th , from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the OMS
office/lobby. Come any time during those hours to vote. You must be present to vote.
6 th GRADE PARENTS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS
ALOHA ORIENTATION FOR 6 TH GRADERS IS MAY 5th
Current 6 th graders and parents, please come to our ALOHA for incoming
7th grade orientation on Tuesday, May 6 th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at
OMS.
News from Owensboro 5-6 Center
5-6 CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, April 30 Grandparent Support Group: 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Media Center
Light snack and child care available
Friday, May 1 5 th Grade students return to home schools for CATS rewards
May 4-8
Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 11-22 CATS Testing
May 23
Market Day Pick Ups; 2:00-3:00 p.m.
May 26-June 3 -One-Get-One-
Tuesday, May 26 D.A.R.E. Field Day
Wed., May 27 Super BEE Trip to Atlantis Swim Club
Friday, May 29 All--All-Year limo ride to breakfast
Monday, June 1 4 th Graders visit the 5-6 Center
Tuesday, June 2 4 th Grade Showcase; 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wed., June 3 Moreland Park BEE Trip: 9:30-1:30 p.m.
Friday, June 5 Last day for students
Awards Ceremony in the gym; 8:00-9:00 a.m.
GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Area grandparents or relatives who are raising children are invited to participate in the
Grandparent Support Group sponsored by the OPS Family Youth Service Centers and the Green
River Area Development District. The group will meet on Thursday, April 30 th , at 5:30 p.m.
in the Media Center. Bree Simone and Diana Rummage, OPS Prevention Coordinators, will
Understanding the Dangers of
Prescr Light snacks and child care are provided. Contact Tonya Barr (686-
1159) to register!
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5-6 CENTER CHORUS
On Friday, March 13, the Owensboro 5-6
Center Chorus participated in the Kentucky
Music Educato
Assessment. They were the youngest choir
to participate. Their performance received a
Distinguished Rating, the highest rating
possible. The 42-member chorus is under
the direction of Alecia Meyer, Conductor and
Joyce Goodwin, Accompanist.
Erin Rouse, Sarah Hale, Hannah Coomes,
and Brianna Gibson participated in the KMEA Solo Assessment on Saturday, March 21.
Each girl received a high rating and glowing comments.
Members of the Owensboro 5-6 Center Chorus were selected to participate in the KMEA
District II Honor Choir held on Saturday, April 18. They joined over 100 other students from
surrounding schools in this mass choir. The event, coordinated by Alecia Meyer, was held at
Owensboro High School. Jenifer Wiggins was the guest conductor with Joyce Goodwin,
accompanist.
News from Cravens Elementary School
-one Get-one Free Book fair is coming!! April
28 th through May 8 th students will be able to purchase books before
school, during their library time, and after school during Open Library
on Wednesday, May 6.
UNDER THE BIG TOP
The annual Big Top production is on its way! The Cravens
Kindergarten Circus is May 7 th at 6:00 p.
clowns, bears, lions, acrobats and more!!
Parents, please consider our testing taking place May 11
May 19. If you must set appointments, please make them
AFTER school hours. Thanks for your help!
News from Estes Elementary School
KINDERGARTEN NEWS
The Estes kindergarten students are gearing up for the MAPS test this spring. Testing will
begin on Monday, May 4. Do your best on the test!
Their next experiment will be making playdough! The students have also used pattern blocks
to create works of art in math while studying shapes. Using paper shapes, the students then
created individual masterpieces and titled them.
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Kentucky Derby
this week. They will make Derby hats and read books about horses,
jockeys, Derby racing, and the geography of horse race locations.
They will finish their week with a kindergarten style horse race using
The Kindergarten Year-End Program is scheduled for Monday, May
11, at 6:00 p.m. in the gym. Everyone is welcome to come and hear our kindergarten
CATS AWARD ASSEMBLY
The CATS Award Assembly will take place on Friday, May 1, at 9:00 a.m. in the
gym. Estes will welcome back their fifth grade students and present them with
FIELD TRIP
nd grade classes will go to the Louisville Zoo on
Thursday, May 7. This will be an all-
to miss the bus!
CATS PEP RALLY
On Friday, May 8, from 1:30 to 2:30, there will be a CATS pep rally in the Estes gym. We
will cheer on the students who will take the CATS test beginning the week of May 11 and
encourage them to do their very best.
SPRING FLING
The Estes PTO spring fling will be on Thursday, May 21. Please plan to attend. There will
be lots of fun things to do!
BOOK FAIR
Center on Tuesday, May 26, through Thursday, May 28. There will be lots of bargains
available so be sure to stop by and stock up on some books for summer reading!
News from Foust Elementary School
On Tuesday, April 21 st , Mrs. Shewmaker, Foust Math Grant Specialist, and the Family
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families were invited to attend. Families enjoyed nachos, math games, and even received
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activities to play at home. Thank you to Coach Joe Prince and his football players, some of
whom are former Foust students, who helped with this fun family event!
Countdown until the last day of school! It will begin Thursday April
30th, and everyday will focus on a different letter. A is for Animal
Crackers, so everyone will bring in animal crackers for a snack. B is for
Bubbles. C is for sidewalk chalk.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Our 4 th graders will have their very own Variety Show on Tuesday, May
26 th at 1:30! Students will sing, dance, juggle, and there may even be a
standup comedian or two! The Foust Singers will make a special
appearance. There will be something for everyone!
Fathers Matter will host a workshop
series, on Thursdays, April 30, May 7, 14 and 21. Participants may
choose to attend either the morning class or evening class (each at
different locations). The morning class will be held from 11:30 a.m. -
1:30 p.m. at Estes Elementary; a snack will be provided. The evening
class will be held from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Foust Elementary; a light meal will be provided as
well as child care. Both workshops series will cover topics such as Understanding and
Encouraging Your Child, Setting Limits, Discipline Techniques plus more.
This event is free and open to all adults. Please register for this workshop by calling
686-1059 or email kathryn.farmer@owensboro.kyschools.us.
IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL PARENTS TO KNOW!
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise. Are your kids safe Fathers Matter will host
Tuesday, May 19, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Foust Elementary. A light meal will
be provided as well as child care. This event is free and open to all adults. Please register for
this workshop by calling 686-1059 or email kathryn.farmer@owensboro.kyschools.us.
News from Newton Parrish Elementary School
SAVE YOUR PENNIES!
This is a good time for your child to start earning and saving money for our
place May 26-29 in the Library Media Center. What a great opportunity to
save money and stock up on books and crafts and activities for the summer!
For the next four weeks, our classes will be using the computer lab for MAP testing. Also,
P3 and 4 th grade students will take the KCCT from May 11-22. This is an important time to
be sure your child gets enough sleep and has a good breakfast to start the day. We want
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, May 1
P1 Field Trip to Evansville Child
KCCT Award Ceremony P3 and 4 th grades
Thursday, May 7 6:30-7:15 p.m. Choir and Hand Chime Performance
Friday, May 8 1:30-2:15 p.m. Choir and Hand Chime Performance
Friday, May 15 5:00-6:30 p.m. Hot Dog Feast
News from Sutton Elementary School
HOORAY FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS!!!
The education of our students at Sutton School is tremendously
enhanced through the efforts of our many volunteers. To date this
tireless group of individuals has given over 900 hours of service to our
school community. There are not enough words to express our
gratitude for all of the things that they do. We would especially like to
commend Mrs. Melissa Hayden as our Volunteer of the Year. A special thanks to Melissa
and all of our volunteers.
THEY DESERVE A MEDAL!!
Please j rd and 4 th grade students for their
outstanding performance on the CATS test during an assembly on Friday,
May 1 st , at 8:45a.m. We are so proud of all of our students and their
accomplishments.
GO CATS GO!!!
Drag out those pom-poms and come join us for a Pep Rally on Friday, May
8 th , at 1:30 p.m. to cheer on our 3 rd and 4 th graders as they prepare to take
the CATS test May 11 through May 22. We feel certain that the diligent
effort put forth by each and every one of our children throughout the school
year will be reflected through the results of these tests. It is especially
important during this time that the children have a nutritious breakfast and
come to school well rested. We appreciate your added encouragement and support during
the testing period.
JUST ME AND MY MOM MOVIE NIGHT
The Family Resource Center and Title I Program are hosting a
Friday, May 8 th , starting at 5:30 with
pizza and soft drinks. Students, moms, grandmas or other female
role models are invited to join us for an evening of movies and
fellowship. After dining, guests will be able to choose from four
different movies and enjoy popcorn and soft drinks. Please watch for
further information and sign- take home
folder.
Pack up the family, invite the neighbors, and join us for Sutton
Thursday, May
14 th , between 4:00 & 8:00 p.m. Twenty percent of all sales during
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these hours will be donated to the Sutton PTO to help support many of the activities in our
school. Faculty and staff will be at your service for the evening.
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OPS District Health Nurse Gay Lynn Lile
Preventative Measures Reduce Risk of Swine Flu
Green River District Health Department is closely monitoring the evolving situation related
to the potential swine flu outbreak. GRDHD leadership has stayed in close contact with Dr.
Hacker, Commissioner of Public Health, and the experts from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
As of this publication (9:45 am, 4/27/09), there is NO SWINE FLU reported in Kentucky.
Public Health is asking citizens to take simple preventative measures to try to stay healthy.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue, your sleeve or material when you cough or
sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it and wash your hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way!
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing
of infected people.
If you do get sick, the CDC and GRDHD recommends that you stay home from work
or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
For more information, log on to the following websites:
www.healthdepartment.org
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm
Please click on the website below for more information on health.
Article: Know the signs of a stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/knowstroke.htm#whatt
odo
Article: Know the signs of a heart attack
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/actintime/index.htm
Note: The Owensboro Public Schools does not endorse any
advertisements or products linked to the above websites.
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Step-In E-newsletter feedback/additional
information
Step-In is an electronic newsletter for OPS parents, family members,
employees, and anyone who is interested in learning more about our schools.
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To provide feedback or get additional information, email
Janet.Suwanski@owensboro.kyschools.us or call 270-686-1000.
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Quick Links and complete the subscription form.
**For detailed information regarding these events visit
http://www.owensboro.kyschools.us/calendarix/calendar.php or contact the school.
STEP-IN REPORTERS:
Cravens Elementary Shannon Rafferty
Estes Elementary Kristy Lovett
Foust Elementary Rachel Mason
Newton Parrish Elementary Patti Moore
Sutton Elementary Mary Meyer
Owensboro 5-6 Center Kathi Redfern
Owensboro Middle School Karen Crisp
Owensboro High School Jennifer Cecil
Health Gay Lynn Lile
District Julie Ellis
Editor Janet Suwanski
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
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.
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