He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.

- I Peter 2:24

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

Calendar Dates:

Friday, March 29 - Sunday, April 7 - Spring Break

Looking Ahead: April 8-13, 2024

Monday, April 8

• Baseball vs Elkhorn @ Orval Smith Field; (Reserve) 5:00 PM

Tuesday, April 9

• ACT Test for Juniors; 8:00-11:30 AM in Mrs. Benson's classroom
• Track Meet @ Pawnee City; 9:30 AM
• Soccer @ Skutt; (JV) 5:00 PM
• Chipotle Fundraiser Night; 5:00-9:00 PM

Wednesday, April 10

• Elementary & Secondary Chapel: Music Chapel with Natalia Stevens, Farai & Abby Tsimba-Chitsva
• Outside Guest Forms for Prom due to Mr. Shanks

Thursday, April 11

• Preschool & Pre-K Chapel @ ECC; 8:15 AM
• Firetruck visit to ECC; 9:30 AM
• Baseball @ Omaha Westview; (Reserve) 5:00 PM
• Senior Trip Parent Meeting; 7:00 PM in Cafeteria

Friday, April 12

• CPR Training for Seniors; Group 1 9:00-11:00 AM, Group 2 12:00-2:00 PM in the Library
• Kindergarten Field Trip to Henry Doorly Zoo; 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM 
• 2nd grade Field Trip to Henry Doorly Zoo; 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM 
• 4th grade Open House for State Projects; 2:00-3:00 PM in the 4th grade classrooms
• Baseball @ Skutt; (Varsity) 4:30 PM, (JV) 6:30 PM

Saturday, April 13

• MS Track Meet @ Mt. Michael Benedictine; Girls 8:00-11:00 AM, Boys 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
• Baseball @ Waverly; (Reserve) 10:00 AM
• Junior/Senior Prom; 5:30-7:30 PM
• Parent-Sponsored After Party; 8:00-10:00 PM

Looking Ahead: April 15-20, 2024

Monday, April 15

• 2nd & 4th grade MAP Testing; 8:30-9:50 AM
• 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade MAP Testing; 9:40-11:00 AM
• Baseball vs Lincoln Lutheran @ Orval Smith Field; (Varsity) 4:30 PM, (JV) 6:30 PM

Tuesday, April 16

• 4th-6th grade MAP Testing; 8:30-9:50 AM
• Track Meet @ Syracuse HS; 10:00 AM
• Baseball @ DC West; (Varsity) 4:30 PM, (JV) 6:30 PM

Wednesday, April 17

• Elementary Chapel: Robin Cochran
• Secondary Chapel: NHS Induction Ceremony
• NHS Reception; 9:30-10:00 AM in the Library
• 2nd & 3rd grade MAP Testing; 9:00-10:20 AM
• Soccer vs Bellevue East @ Roncalli; (JV) 5:00 PM

Thursday, April 18

• 2nd & 4th grade MAP Testing; 8:30-9:50 AM
• 3rd, 5th, & 6th grade MAP Testing; 9:40-11:00 AM
• District Music Contest @ Tecumseh; all day
• Baseball @ Gross; (Reserve) 4:30 PM

Friday, April 19

• Middle School & High School MAP Testing; 1st-4th periods
• Soccer vs Mt. Michael Benedictine @ Roncalli; (JV) 5:00 PM

Saturday, April 20

• MS Track Meet @ Mt. Michael Benedictine; Boys 8:00-11:00 AM, Girls 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Baseball Tournament @ Plum Creek Park; (Varsity) 10:00 AM
• Soccer Tournament @ Glenwood High School; (JV) 8:00 AM

Upcoming Dates to Note:

• Monday, April 22: OCA Association Meeting
• Wednesday, April 24: Elementary Early Out
• Thursday, April 25: Elementary Spring Concert

Spring Sports Co-op Info

• OCA Baseball players play for Concordia High School
• OCA Soccer players play for Roncalli Catholic High School
• OCA Track (Omaha Street School athletes run with OCA athletes)

CHIPOTLE NIGHT

Ditch the dishes and come support the last fundraiser of the year for the Senior Class!

When: April 9, 2024

Time: 5:00-9:00 PM

Where: 3605 N. 147th Street, suite 111

Dine-in or take-out available!

JR/SR PROM

Prom for juniors and seniors will be on April 13, 2024.

• Tickets are on sale now in the office for $35 each.
• A form will be given with each purchased ticket where students may indicate any special dietary needs (gluten free/dairy free).
• Food will be catered from Spaghetti Works. (GF, DF options available)
• Students who wish to bring a non-OCA guest must fill out and return a form to Mr. Shanks by Wednesday, April 10 for approval. Forms are available in the office.

Questions? Contact Joanna James at [email protected]

SPRING MAP TESTING

Our 2nd through 12th grade students will be completing the final round of MAP Testing on the following dates:



Monday, April 15

2nd & 4th 8:30-9:50 AM; 3rd, 5th, & 6th 9:40-11:00 AM 

Tuesday, April 16

4th-6th 8:30-9:50 AM 

Wednesday, April 17

2nd & 3rd 9:00-10:20 AM (Moore: 9:20-10:40 AM) 

Thursday, April 18

2nd & 4th 8:30-9:50 AM; 3rd, 5th, & 6th 9:40-11:00 AM

Friday, April 19

MS/HS 1st-4th periods



Tuesday, April 23

All Grades Make-Up Testing 8:05-10:45 AM in the cafeteria

FALL SPORTS MEETING

On Monday, April 22, we will have a Fall Sports Meeting for Volleyball, Cross-country, and Softball for students in 8th - 11th grade. 

The meeting will be at 3:00 PM in the OCA Cafeteria.

ELEMENTARY SPRING CONCERT - SAVE THE DATE

Save the Date for the Elementary Spring Concert on Thursday, April 25.

All students, Kindergarten through 6th grade will perform; as well as the beginning band and our elementary Honor Choir. The performance will begin at 6:30 PM in the OCA Gym.

More information to follow in the coming weeks. Make plans to be there!



SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Looking for a summer job? NATS Detasseling is looking for positive workers aged 13 and up. NATS is accepting applications now online.

Detasseling is a great way to develop leadership skills and build a resume that will attract future employers and colleges. Every employee receives a 25% discount on ACT prep from OnToCollege and anyone living in Lancaster County who has detasseled for NATS is eligible to apply for a LIBA College Scholarship.

We have also seen great work lead to great friendships on our crew that last for life!

Applying early is recommended, as every year we do have a waiting list of workers.

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

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