See News & Notes on the Website:

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

Calendar Dates: September 2-7, 2024

Monday, September 2

• No School - Labor Day

Tuesday, September 3

• Homecoming Tickets go on sale in the front office
• Volleyball @ DC West; 6:00 PM
• Softball @ Bennington High School; 6:30 PM

Wednesday, September 4

• Elementary Chapel - Mrs. Krehbiel
• Secondary Chapel - Pastor Tanner

Thursday, September 5

• Cross Country Meet (High School) @ Sycamore Farms; 3:30 PM
• Cross Country Meet (Middle School) @ Concordia; 5:30 PM
• Volleyball @ Boys Town; 6:00 PM

Friday, September 6

• MAP Testing - 2nd & 3rd grade; 9:00-10:30 AM
• Cross Country Meet @ Tecumseh County; 9:00 AM
• Softball vs Papillion-La Vista @ Papillion Landing; 9:00 AM
• 3rd/4th grade Volleyball @ St. Gerald; 7:00 PM
• Football @ Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer; 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 7

• Softball vs Papillion-La Vista @ Papillion Landing; 9:00 AM
• MS Football vs 120th Street Football @ Concordia; 2:00 PM
• 7th grade Volleyball @ St. Columbkille; 3:00 PM
• 5th grade Volleyball vs St. Mary's @ OCA; 11:00 AM
• 3rd/4th grade Volleyball vs Brownell Talbot @ OCA; 12:00 PM
• 5th grade Volleyball vs St. Columbkille @ OCA ; 1:00 PM
• 8th grade Volleyball DOUBLE HEADER vs St. Pius/Leo & St. Stephen @ OCA; 2:00 PM

Looking Ahead: September 9-14, 2024

Monday, September 9

• MAP Testing - MS & HS; during math classes
• MAP Testing - 5th & 6th grade; 8:30-10:00 AM
• Volleyball triangular vs Heartland & Parkview @ OCA; 5:00 PM

Tuesday, September 10

• MAP Testing - MS & HS; during math classes
• MAP Testing - 5th & 6th grade; 8:30-10:00 AM
• Volleyball @ Brownell Talbot; (7th grade) 4:00 PM, (8th grade) 5:00 PM
• Volleyball @ Omaha Nation; (Varsity) 5:00 PM

Wednesday, September 11

• Elementary Chapel: Mr. Shanks
• Secondary Chapel: Pastor Tanner
• MAP Testing - MS & HS; during English classes
• MAP Testing - 4th, 5th, & 6th grade; 9:00-10:30 PM

Thursday, September 12

• MAP Testing - MS & HS; during English classes
• MAP Testing - 2nd & 3rd grade; 8:30-10:00 AM
• MAP Testing - 4th grade; 10:15-11:45 AM
• Cross Country Meet @ Camp Calvin Crest; (MS & HS) 4:00 PM
• Volleyball triangular vs Walthill & Winnebago @ Winnebago High School; 5:00 PM

Friday, September 13

• MAP Testing - MS & HS; during English classes
• MAP Testing - 2nd & 3rd grade; 8:30-10:00 AM
• Map Testing - 4th grade; 10:15-11:45 AM
• Volleyball @ St. Thomas More; (3rd & 4th grade) 6:00 PM
• Football vs East Butler @ Bennington Elementary; 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 14

• Softball Tournament @ Dill Softball Complex; 9:00 AM
• MS Football vs St. Patrick's Angels @ Elkhorn Mt. Michael; 12:00 PM
• Volleyball vs Concordia @ OCA; (3rd & 4th) 1:00 PM, (5th) 2:00 PM
• Volleyball vs St. Patrick @ OCA; (7th) 3:00 PM - double header

Upcoming Dates to Note:

• Monday, September 16: Deadline for purchasing Homecoming Tickets
• Wednesday, September 25: Early Dismissal for all students; PK-6th @ 2:00 PM, 7th-12th @ 2:15 PM
• September 30-October 4: Homecoming Week

Fall Sports Co-Ops:

Softball: OCA players co-op with Omaha Mercy High School

Middle School Football: OCA players co-op with Lifegate Christian School (LCS/OCA Lions)

Middle School Volleyball: Westwood Heights Baptist co-ops with OCA



PARENT'S NIGHT OUT



When: August 31, 2024

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Where: Marshall Baptist Church (4845 Marshall Drive)

Cost: $30 for first child, $25 each additional child

Deadline to Register: August 30 at 5:00 PM

Do you need a night out or want a little break from your kiddos? We have just the thing for you! Bring your kiddos out for a night of pizza, games, and quality time with the OCA cheer team. We are raising funds to go towards our Orlando, Florida All American Trip where we will perform during the Thanksgiving parade at Disney. We look forward to seeing their eager faces and are ready to have a good time!

To register for Parent's Night Out, click the link below!

MAP TESTING



Our Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing is just around the corner for our 2nd through 12th grade students! Our students test 3 times per year in an effort to track their academic progress. Our teachers use the data from the tests to tailor classroom instruction to meet academic needs.

Our first round of testing will be September 6-13, 2024. Please note the specific testing dates below for each grade level:

• Middle School & High School students will take the math portion of their test during their Math classes on Monday, September 8th and Tuesday, September 9th. 

• Middle School & High School students will take the reading portion of their test during their English classes on Wednesday, September 11, Thursday, September 12, and Friday, September 13. 

• 2nd grade: Friday, September 6 (9:00-10:30 AM), Thursday, September 12 (8:30-10:00 AM), Friday, September 13 (8:30-10:00 AM)

• 3rd grade: Friday, September 6 (9:00-10:30 AM), Thursday, September 12 (8:30-10:00 AM), Friday, September 13 (8:30-10:00 AM)

• 4th grade: Wednesday, September 11 (9:00-10:30 AM), Thursday, September 12 (10:15-11:45 AM), Friday, September 13 (10:15-11:45 AM)

• 5th grade: Monday, September 9 (8:30-10:00 AM), Tuesday, September 10 (8:30-10:00 AM), Wednesday, September 11 (9:00-10:30 AM)

• 6th grade: Monday, September 9 (8:30-10:00 AM), Tuesday, September 10 (8:30-10:00 AM), Wednesday, September 11 (9:00-10:30 AM)

• Make-Up Testing for all grades will be held on Monday, September 16 from 8:15-10:45 AM



PARENT & SENIOR CLASS MEETING



We are having a Parent Senior Class Meeting on Monday September 16th 6:00-6:35. Please meet in Room 181. We will be discussing the Senior trip, fundraising and signups for help with HOCO.

Questions? Contact, Mrs. Amy Reid areid@ocamail.org



HOMECOMING WEEK



OCA will be celebrating Homecoming Week September 30 - October 4.

Activities will include:

• Themed dress-up days
• Cold treats for elementary students
• MS/HS Tailgate Party
• All-school pep rally
• Friday night football game (with festivities!)

We look forward to celebrating OCA and how God is blessing our school!

Additional details will be announced.



HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING DINNER &

PARENT-SPONSORED DANCE



Saturday, October 5

6:00 -10:30 PM

Aspen Room

9809 M Street

Omaha, NE 68127

Tickets will be sold in the school office from September 3rd -16th. 

Cash or Check; no late tickets can be sold. 

$40/student

Dinner Menu:

*Penne pasta tossed in olive oil with sauce selections:

marinara, meat sauce & alfredo

*Grilled Chicken Strips

*Mixed Green Salad

*Garlic Bread

*Lemonade & Punch

Please email Mrs. McCoy with dietary needs amccoy@ocamail.org



MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL



Come out and support our LCS-OCA Lions for their football season!

The season is as follows:

• 8/31/24 @ 10:00 am - Lions Away vs St. Albert Falcons at St. Albert's Catholic HS

• 9/7/24 @ 2:00 pm - Lions Home vs 120th St Football at Concordia Jr-Sr High.

• 9/14/24 @ 12:00 pm - Lions Away vs St. Patrick's Angels at Mt Michael Elkhorn

• 9/22/24 @ 2:00 pm - Lions Away vs JR. Pride at Roncalli 

Followed by a tournament game in Week 6 and 7, more information to come.



OCA BOOSTER CLUB VOLUNTEER SIGN UP



We welcome parents, guardians, and grandparents of students from any grade level to volunteer at our home Volleyball and Football games.

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

REMINDER: All Fall Sports parents have been asked to sign-up for one event. 



HOW TO SIGN UP: To volunteer to serve at volleyball and football games this fall, click here.

SCORE VISION ADVERTISING

Would you like to see your company featured on both of the Score Vision boards at all of the Home volleyball, basketball and other events held in the gymnasium at OCA? 

Your advertising will also appear on the fan app as well!

In the photo above you can see the two advertising sizes available:

• Full Screen (shown during pre-game, half time and time outs)
• Panoramic (bottom ⅓ of the screen which rotates during the matches or games).

Support your school and get the word out about your business!

For more information, contact Tim Neal at 402.399.9565 or tneal@ocamail.org.

Please note: On the Frontier Conference schedules, our 7th grade volleyball team is identified as "Girls JH" and our 8th grade volleyball team is identified as "Girls MS."

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).