Owego Apalachin Central School District

Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Friday, January 31, 2025. There is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class. Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 2/1/25 - https://5il.co/36s0w Owego Little League 2025 Registration - Baseball and Softball - https://5il.co/36o4q Binghamton Umpires - Baseball and Softball Umpire Recruitment - https://5il.co/36pw4 SUNY Broome - Spring Into STEM: 3/6/25 - https://5il.co/36llq Watson College Community Day: Register By 2/7/25 - https://5il.co/36pwd Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/5 - 3/26 - https://5il.co/36ltg Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34 Join Scouts - Troop 38, Troop 638, Cub Scout Pack 37 and 43 - https://5il.co/2v9y2 Owego Nazarene After School Program - https://5il.co/2u96a Family Enrichment Network Head Start Registration - https://5il.co/2kghn Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/237411. If you are involved in an organization that would like to share a flier with the OA school community, please submit it through Let’s Talk! for approval. Select ‘Digital Flier Distribution Submission’ under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Four Questions: Devan Card “It’s amazing that I’m available to have this opportunity every day.” Devan Card started bowling with his grandfather at a very early age and has grown to really appreciate the sport. Learn more about him and the bowling team as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Wx3ig4S7KWc

It was our pleasure to take part in a career shadow experience at Milton Cat in Binghamton, NY today. A big thanks to Kathryn and Scott for their hospitality and potential opportunity for our students. #OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #soar #hawkpride

Teacher Spotlight: Teresa Deskur “Every time we get to do a concert, that’s always really fun. It’s a nice culminating event for the students to show their hard work.” Middle School Band Director Teresa Deskur, enjoys many aspects of her job, learn more about her and her teaching in this spotlight on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2iGJamjuzxE

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MUSIC REMINDER: The Owego Elementary School 4th-grade Concert is tonight, Thursday, January 30th, at 6:30 pm in the OES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/G97uuVuR6uI. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

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MUSIC REMINDER: The Apalachin Elementary School 4th-grade Concert is tonight, Tuesday, January 28th, at 6:30 pm in the AES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0Y7hRzvOAg. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

Athlete Tip Bowling: Evan O'Hara “Make sure my hand position is underneath the ball, really focus on the shot that I’m going to make.” Evan O’Hara demonstrates how to properly get the ball off your hand when bowling. Learn more from his athlete tip here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/92kpZ_JR55k

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Due to the anticipated inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, January 28, 2025.   Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class. Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy. Thank You.

OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, for the Lunar New Year. For more information on the origins and traditions of the Lunar New Year, here are some resources. Lunar New Year: Traditions and Celebrations (Parents.com) Lunar New Year (nationalgeographic.org) Lunar New Year Activities to Celebrate (Parenta.com) Some Upcoming Events: 1/30 - OES 4th-Grade Winter Concert Each school will share specific event information with students and families. Please contact your building with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk Stay up-to-date with OACSD events: The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/2locy. The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://5il.co/2wsb8. A printed version of the year-long calendar is available for anyone who would like one. You can ask your child’s teacher or building to send one home with them or pick one up from the main office at each school building. Community members can pick up a printed calendar from the district office. Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and district app. https://www.oacsd.org/events Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Congratulations to Conlan Taylor who signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Binghamton University. This commitment marks a significant achievement in Conlan’s high school baseball career and is a testament to his dedication, talent, and hard work both on and off the field. Conlan intends to study Biology during his time at BU. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Public Speaking Student Tip: Luke Saunders “I find that taking a deep breath right before you get up there helps with the nerves.” Luke Saunders shares some tips when it comes to what he’s learned from his public speaking class. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/RnITFs9_i18

Athlete Tip: Maddie McEvoy “It’s all about your form, you always want to finish high and with your wrist flicked out.” Maddie McEvoy breaks down what goes into warming up and making three-point shots. Learn more from Maddie’s Athlete Tip on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/CYAqdfAsDDM

Four Questions: Emma Dixon “The sound that comes out when you’re finished, the practice of it, and when you get it perfect that first time.” Emma Dixon plays bass guitar in the jazz band, learn more about her and her musical journey as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/P_0Kvs7RQBY

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OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a special meeting, on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827. There will not be a live stream of the meeting. Board meeting agenda and meetings are posted on Board Docs on our website at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to utilize Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Career center student workers had the opportunity to participate and help plan for Spark this year. This event targets 8th grade students in the Greater Binghamton region to expose them to all the amazing career opportunities. #OACareercenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #soar #hawkpride