UPDATES AND EVENTS

See News & Notes on the website: Go to the CALENDAR & NEWS page here (under the ACADEMICS tab): omahachristianacademy.org/calendar

Calendar dates: January 31- February 4

Tuesday, January 31

• Basketball vs Omaha Nation @ OCA; 4:30 (Junior Varsity Boys)/6:00 (Varsity Girls)/7:30 (Varsity Boys)

Wednesday, February 1

• Elementary & Secondary Chapel: Andrew Meyer (Omaha Bible Church)
• 3rd Grade Field Trip to Union Pacific Railroad Museum; 12:00-3:00 PM

Thursday, February 2

• Basketball vs Whiting @ OCA; 4:45 (Junior Varsity Boys)/5:30 (Varsity Girls)/7:00 (Varsity Boys). PACK THE GYM NIGHT!

Friday, February 3

• UNL Winterwinds Music Festival

Saturday, February 4

• Basketball vs Cornerstone @ Kroc Center; 2:00 (Junior Varsity Boys)/3:30 (Varsity Girls)/5:00 (Varsity Boys)

Looking ahead: February 6-11 and beyond

Monday, February 6

• Deadline to place Valentine's Day treat orders

Tuesday, February 7

• Basketball vs Heartland Christian @ OCA; (Varsity Girls) 6:00/(Varsity Boys) 7:30 PM. SENIOR NIGHT! (Senior members of the Basketball, Bowling, and Cheer teams will be recognized)

Wednesday, February 8

• Elementary & Secondary Chapel: Mrs. Cloyd

Friday, February 10

• Basketball @ Mead; (JV Boys) 4:45/(Varsity Girls) 6:00/(Varsity Boys) 7:30 PM. All basketball players should be dismissed from class at 3:00 in order to leave by 3:15 PM.

Saturday, February 11

• Basketball @ Parkview Christian; (Varsity Girls) 2:00/(Varsity Boys) 3:30 PM

Other upcoming dates to note

• Wednesday, February 15 & Thursday, February 16: Parent Conferences; 1 hour early dismissal. Conferences 4-8 PM.
• Friday, February 17: Teacher Inservice; 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Monday, February 20: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
• Wednesday, February 22: Elementary Early Out; 2:15 PM dismissal
• Thursday, February 23: 4th-7th grade Science Fair in the OCA Gym

Save the Date 2023:

• Tuesday, March 7 - Chipotle Fundraiser Night
• Thursday, April 27 - Spring Gala (6:30-8:30 pm)

After School Care Reminder:

Wednesday, February 22: Elementary Early Out - 2:15 PM dismissal

Parents must register a spot for students in After School Care with Mrs. Buckingham (email her at [email protected]).

You will know your place is reserved when you receive a confirmation email from Mrs. Buckingham.

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REGISTER YOUR STUDENTS FOR NEXT YEAR

A $50 registration fee will be auto-billed for all returning students. After May 31st registration fee increases to $300.

Sycamore Ed OCA School Code: 1109

VOLUNTEER FOR YOUR CHILD'S VDAY PARTY

PS-6th grade Valentine’s Parties will be Tuesday, February 14th from 2-3 p.m.

Please connect with your child’s teacher about volunteering at the parties.

Parents, grandparents, and friends of OCA

The annual Valentine's Day Order Form has finally arrived!  

If you'd like a Valentine delivered to your student, a teacher or if your student would like to send a friend a Valentine, simply fill out the attached form and return it with payment by February 6th.

Just so the new families know...this a big a deal!  

Everyone enjoys supporting this Senior class fundraiser.

Come join us on Thursday, February 2 for our annual Pack the Gym Neon Night & Chili Feed!

OCA vs Whiting

4:45 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys (new game added)

5:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Basketball

7:00 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball

• Chili Feed opens at 4:00 p.m. in the cafeteria
• $5 Chili Feed
• Junior Class bake sale
• Free face painting
• Free balloon art
• Free glow bracelets and necklaces at the door
• OCA's Pep Band
• OCA's Cheer Team half-time performance
• Free admission to the games wearing OCA's Pack the Gym T-Shirt
• $16 shirts available at the door

Raffle Basket Fundraiser. Purchase raffle tickets at the game:

• 1 ticket for $5
• 3 ticket for $10
• 7 ticket for $20

 All raffle ticket proceeds benefit the Yearbook Class.

We are looking for Chili Cook-Off contestants!

• Free Entry
• Senior Class Fundraiser
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes
• Register by Tuesday, January 31st
• Bring a large pot (crock pot) of your best chili by 3:30 pm on 2/2
• Bring the Heat!!!

Questions: Contact Mrs. McCoy at [email protected] or or Mrs. Isaacson at [email protected].

T-SHIRT ORDERS HAVE ARRIVED

Pack the gym t-shirt orders have arrived! Orders will be coming home with your students Tuesday.

If you would like to pick your order up in the office, rather than it coming home with your child, please email Mrs. McCoy@ [email protected] by Monday morning.

Extra shirts will be available at Pack the Gym night on February 2 for purchase.

$16 each

A limited supply will be available on a first come first serve basis

Cash, check and credit cards accepted.

PARENTS ARE INVITED

Parents are invited to join their Senior students on Tuesday, February 7th, to be recognized in Cheer, Bowling and Basketball.

Students will be recognized during these times:

• Bowling - Half-time of the girls basketball game
• Girls & Boys Basketball - Before the boys basketball game
• Cheer- Half-time of the boys basketball game 

Invitations will be mailed home and emailed to Senior families. 

OCA vs Heartland Christian:

• Varsity Girls: 6:00 PM
• Varsity Boys: 7:30 PM

Help us Raise Money for OCA by buying Chipotle

WHEN: March 7, 2023 - 5:00pm-9:00pm

WHERE: 3605 N 147th St Ste 111, Omaha, NE 68116-8237 

IN-PERSON INSTRUCTIONS:

Show the cashier a digital flyer prior to paying

                or

Show the cashier a paper flyer prior to paying

ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS:

Order online and pickup Chipotle for your fundraiser by using the

Promo Code KV77D4Q on the Chipotle app or website

PLEASE DONATE ITEMS TO SUPPORT OCA

Donations are being accepted for OCA’s Spring Gala.

Examples would be sporting event tickets, gift cards, sports memorabilia, gift baskets, etc.

Contact Amber McCoy at [email protected] if you have a contribution.

SIGN UP FOR CONFERENCES

Parent/Teacher Conference Dates:

Wednesday, February 15th (4:00-8:00) AND Thursday, February 16th (4:00-8:00)

Elementary Parents:

Only sign up for a conference with your student’s “homeroom” teacher (not their “specials” teachers or teachers from other subjects).

Sign-Up Location:

Parents, sign in to your Sycamore Education account. The link is located in the top right corner of the homepage.

Sycamore Ed OCA School Code: 1109

SIGN UP TO HELP IN THE OCA KITCHEN



The Kitchen could use your help serving meals during lunchtime!

Please click button below to sign up to help...

SNOW DAYS

In the case of snow/inclement weather, school closures and 10 AM late starts will be communicated through...

• Text message
• Email
• Three major TV networks

On days we dismiss from indoors due to weather, calling numbers and picking up students may take longer.

Thank you for your patience!

Share your comments, questions, concerns, or suggestions with the OCA school board!

You can email: [email protected] (all current board members, including the principal, will receive your email).