Owego Apalachin Central School District

Teacher Spotlight: Megan Burrell “It’s the kids, they’re pretty awesome and they work really hard.” And they rise to the high expectations that I put for them.” OFA’s Vocal Music Teacher Megan Burrell has high praise for her students. Learn how she got her start in teaching in this Teacher Spotlight on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/4ASi2HaApVk

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OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827. The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/RvkRV_hNzbA?feature=share. 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

Four Questions: Joseph Mikels “The music that we do, the a-cappella music I think is cool and it’s fun to do.” Joseph Mikels is in the OFA Chamber Singers, learn where he got his passion for singing, and what he’s enjoyed throughout the years. Watch Joseph answer four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Hqo4FafGnbI

Four Questions: Ashlyn Dalton “My favorite part of playing basketball is probably hanging out with all of my friends.” Sophomore Ashlyn Dalton talks about her love for the sport of basketball and how she got started playing it. Watch Ashlyn answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/VUTujZiCXi8

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In the Classroom: Lava Song “For a lot of the songs, the kids are up and moving around. The floor is lava is where you’ve got to be able to get up.” Fifth grader Aldon Lohmann explains the rules to their floor is lava song. Learn more about what’s going on in the classroom on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qXM9ACAKz60

Four Questions: Kayla Casterline “I think just the relationships in that we can fool around and still get things done, but we’re always having a good time.” Kayla Casterline shares with us how she got her start in chorus and the OFA Chamber Singers. Learn more about Kayla as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k8hIdn37-3s

Four Questions: Morgan Sleeper “Getting to work with the animals, especially with what we’re doing now with learning the medical terminology because I plan on taking that forward.” Morgan Sleeper hopes to one day be a nurse, and learn more about her and her interest in Animal Sciences as she answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/ihFO3_t76_0

Varsity Girls Basketball: Season Preview “We have such a fun time together, we love playing together and we’re just super excited to keep doing that.” The Girls Varsity Basketball team is excited for their upcoming season. Watch on Showcase Sports TV to learn more as they discuss their strengths and love for the game. https://youtu.be/xn7hfzNo-D8

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Four Questions: Svetlana Sirotkin ‘I think it’s the singing and the running around, it’s like gym but better.” Svetlana Sirotkin loves the music program at OES. Learn all about her interests in music as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/KZACr2XEhhw

Four Questions: Grayden Stanton “The fact that we get to take care of animals and we have a whole farm at our school.” Grayden Stanton hopes to one day be a farmer. The information that he’s learning in his Animal Science classes has helped him along in that goal, learn more about Grayden as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3Jk7L8zMDnY

Four Questions: Lexi Gunther “Honestly today, getting to see the outcome of it, I’ve been planning it for a few months now.” Lexi Gunther answers four questions about herself and working at the OA Career Center. Learn more about her and some events she’s helped organize on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/py3Z_yQkuIY

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OES In the Classroom: Vocal General Music “We’ve been working on keeping a steady beat to music,” Mrs. Merges has her first-grade class shaking eggs and dancing. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what the kids are up to in the In the Classroom segment on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/paM8n803dd4

Blythe Miller: Four Questions “I love working with my hands, and they brought the Winners Circle Project in and it felt the future ahead of me is going to be important.” Blythe Miller feels he’s found his place among his classmates as a part of the Winners Circle Project. Watch Blythe answer four questions about himself and his interest in cars here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/DE8J6D7OgzY

Behind the Scenes: OFA Chamber Singers Perform at WEBO Morning Show Watch the OFA Chamber Singers in this behind-the-scenes performance of Jolene on the WEBO Morning Show, here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/XYcnBXyTg8I

Coach Profile: Patton Taylor “It’s awesome when you have a group of kids who are so bought in and ready to work together towards a common goal.” Coach Taylor shares how he got his start coaching at Owego and how much he’s been enjoying it. Learn more about Patton Taylor in this coach profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/MZeOsCvA5xg

Teacher Spotlight: Derek Hill “Our goal is to also grow this program, we’re in the process of building a barn.” Derek Hill, the Animal Sciences teacher, shares his goals and passion for teaching. Learn more about him in this teacher spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/XlUjyZIg4Wc