See News & Notes on the Website:

• Go to the CALENDAR & NEWS page here (under the ACADEMICS tab): omahachristianacademy.org/calendar

Calendar Dates: November 8-16, 2024

Friday, November 8

• 8th grade Business Fair; 3:30-5:30 PM in the cafeteria.

Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day

• Young Men's Bible Study in Mr. Thompson's class during lunch

Tuesday, November 12

• College Fair; 5:30-7:00 PM in the gym
• OCA Association Meeting; 7:00 PM in the cafeteria
• OCHS Q&A Session; immediately following the Association Meeting in the cafeteria

Wednesday, November 13

• Elementary Chapel: Crystal Beland (Living Water Church, Plattsmouth)
• Secondary Chapel - Marcus Cochran (Westside Church)
• Secondary Chapel Music - Ben McCoy & Caeden Isaacson
• B Day

Thursday, November 14

• Thanksgiving Feast order forms due
• Winter Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting; 7:00 PM in the Gym

Friday, November 15

• Cinnamon Roll order forms due
• 7th grade Business Fair; 3:30-5:30 PM in the cafeteria.

Saturday, November 16

• Basketball @ Mead; (7th Boys) 10:00 AM, (8th Boys) 11:00 AM
• Girls Basketball Camp @ OCA; (7th & 8th grade) 9:00-11:00 AM, (9th-12th grade) 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Looking Ahead: November 18-23, 2024

Monday, November 18

• High School Frontier Conference Choir @ Boys Town will leave at 11:30 AM
• Young Men's Bible Study in Mr. Thompson's classroom during lunch
• Winter Sports practice begins

Tuesday, November 19

• Midwest Grads rep meeting with Seniors during 5th period
• Basketball @ Mead; (8th Boys) 5:00 PM

Wednesday, November 20

• Elementary & Secondary Chapel: Mrs. Krehbiel
• NMEA All-State Music in Lincoln
• A Day

Thursday, November 21

• NMEA All-State Music in Lincoln

Friday, November 22

• NMEA All-State Music in Lincoln
• It's a Wonderful Life (dress rehearsal performance for elementary classes); 8:30 AM in the cafeteria

Saturday, November 23

• Basketball Tournament @ Cedar Bluffs; (7th Boys & 8th Boys) 9:00 AM
• Choir Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser prep; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• It's a Wonderful Life performance; 7:00 PM in the cafeteria

Upcoming Dates to Note:

• Saturday, November 23 & Monday, November 25: It's a Wonderful Life performances by High School Drama
• Wednesday, November 27- Sunday, December 1: Thanksgiving Break



MIDDLE SCHOOL BUSINESS FAIR TODAY

Stop in after school today to the Middle School Home Economics Business Fair!

8th Graders:

• When: Friday, November 8th
• Time: 3:30 -5:30 PM
• Where: OCA Cafeteria

7th Graders:

• When: Friday, November 15th
• Time: 3:30 -5:30 PM
• Where: OCA Cafeteria

Students have learned the many aspects of starting a business and are excited to share their items.

Students will each be selling items they have worked on for their business.

Items not limited to, but including:

• Christmas ornaments
• Cookies and treats
• Bracelets
• Bookmarks
• Prayer jars
• Jewelry
• Key chains
• Sweatshirts and T-shirts
• And more…

Primary payment method is cash (some vendors accept Venmo).

Please invite friends, family, and neighbors! 



BOWLING FUNDRAISER



We are excited to host our first Bowling Fundraiser! 

If you missed the deadline for registration, you still have the opportunity to show up and support. 

Payments can be made at the event.

OCA COLLEGE FAIR



When: Tuesday, November 12

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Location: OCA Gymnasium

What: College Info Tables & Complimentary Popcorn Bar

Come gather information and ask questions from various colleges including:



• Metropolitan Community College
• UNO
• UNL
• Midland
• Grand Canyon
• Wayne State
• College of Saint Mary
• Missouri Western State
• Dordt
• Creighton
• Nebraska Wesleyan University
• Navy
• EducationQuest



ASSOCIATION MEETING

Parents, Employees, and Supporters of OCA - at least twice a year the board holds a meeting for you to have ownership in our school!

At the Association Meeting we discuss important current topics and vote on some of these topics (example - in the fall we vote on the budget and in the spring we vote on board members).

To vote, you just have to be a parent of a current student(s), an employee of the school, or a financial supporter of the school, and sign a request (available at the meeting). This is an exciting time to be involved at OCA!

OCA will hold a Q&A about the new high school after the Association Meeting on November 12. 

A FAQ sheet can be found on the OCHS website: omahachristianhighschool.org. 

Please RSVP and submit your questions for the November 12th Q & A meeting (click button below).

ORDER YOUR FRESHLY BAKED CINNAMON ROLLS!

Support our high school choir students by ordering Mrs. Helen Cloyd’s famous Cinnamon Rolls, Caramel Rolls, or Caramel Pecan Rolls! Proceeds will help fund their upcoming choir trip to Dallas, Texas this spring.

To place an order, complete the attached form and submit it with payment by Friday, November 15. Forms can be turned in to the OCA Office.

Rolls will be available for pickup at OCA after school on Monday, November 25, or Tuesday, November 26.

Don’t miss out on these delicious treats!

GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP



OCA is hosting a basketball camp for girls on November 16, 2024:

• 7th-8th grade - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• 9th-12th grade - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

We’re thrilled to welcome Brittany Wilkins, former professional basketball player, to share her powerful testimony of how the Lord guided her and strengthened her faith through her journey in basketball.

An elementary camp for grades 3rd-6th grade has been moved to December 7, more information will be released soon.

Two steps to sign up:

1. Email Shanna Erwin serwin@ocamail.org with your shirt size
2. Pay $40 - via Venmo @brittanyw51, cash, check made out to Brittany Wilkins upon arrival



ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FEAST - NOVEMBER 26



All students (PK-12th) are invited to participate in our Annual Thanksgiving Feast!

When: Tuesday, November 26.

Cost: $7/ student (cash, check or charge lunch account)

Menu: Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, roll and dessert. 

Deadline: Meal order forms have been sent home (and can be downloaded here). Forms must be turned in to teachers no later than 11/14.

*Students may bring home lunch, but school lunch will not be available.

Questions? Contact Mrs. McCoy amccoy@ocamail.org

OCA BOOSTER CLUB VOLUNTEER SIGN UP



We welcome parents, guardians, and grandparents of students from any grade level to volunteer at our home athletic events.

WHAT YOU GET: We offer free entrance into the games and a treat from the concession stand for all of our volunteers.

REMINDER: All parents of athletes have been asked to sign-up to volunteer for one event.

HOW TO SIGN UP: To volunteer, click here.

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

You can email: board@ocamail.org (all current board members will receive your email).