“Upload very consistently, you have to upload consistently. You can’t just upload one video a week and think you are going to blow up.” Eli Mack, a Madden YouTube content Creator, was a guest speaker at Owego Free Academy and shared some tips on how he was able to become successful. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/9H8aZ2BTbew
The new month means more opportunities for college visits! This week we will be hosting:
Ithaca College 10/7, 10:00am
Penn State University 10/14, 11:30am
SUNY Geneseo 10/15, 9:00am
Nazareth University 10/16, 10:45am
Please scan the QR code to attend these events!
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“I think our greatest strength definitely our defense and our defensive corners. I think we always do a good job at getting the ball out of our corners.” Hear from the girls' field hockey team on what they believe are the team’s greatest strengths. Learn more about the player's passion for the team here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/C-ZUzpuzk6o
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ0LMeePw0Q.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
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“Probably the people who have been in my class, just talking and having conversations. I’m always going to remember Ms. Williams; she's a great teacher.” Isabella Miller shares her passion for art with us and explains how she hopes to one day be a teacher. Learn more about Isabella as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/BaGrpM1UvHE
“They are really fun, I just love building things out of clay. Last year I made an elephant, and it was really nice, and it took a while.” Kaidence Potter tells us what some of her favorite projects she’s worked on throughout her years in art class. Learn more about Kaidence in this week’s student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/KraB3hQ4uqM
“The people, the teammates, the bond that we have. We go to camp every summer, which is amazing because we get to go there. You’re just surrounded by great people who will encourage you when they’re not feeling encouraged themselves.” Magavin Allen shares with us some of his favorite parts about being on the cross-country team and what he’s been able to take away from the experience. Learn more about Magavin as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/jGoKaZM7x-Q
Behind the Scenes at the Career Center: Benefits of Networking
Students from the BU Honors Program at the School of Management were at the Career Center, teaching students the importance of networking for the career they want. Learn more about what’s happening in the class here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qjbcw50qTyo
Today at the OA Career Center we held our first Lunch and Learn of the Year as part of our October series. Our students were able to learn a great deal on aerospace engineering! A very special thank you to OA Grad, Aerospace, and Navy Engineer, Michael Roden!
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“My favorite part is that I can definitely express myself in art. I can really take the time in how my art looks and be proud of it.” Katie Trenchard, who is now in Advanced Ceramics, speaks on how she took an interest in art. Learn more about her as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/6IT07f0_gaI
“One of the things we do is toe walks, that helps with ankle stability. Then we move to heels, and we do other things like shuffles and skips”. Senior on the Girls Cross Country Team, Piper Cunningham, breaks down some of the warm-ups they do before practices and races. Learn more from her here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/H9X18sTFiX8
“Eye contact makes a huge difference and a firm handshake as well.” EYSOP Chair of Social Impact, Hailey Chin from Binghamton University, was in the Career Center today, showing students in the Career and Financial Management Class some helpful networking tips. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qwZrM0rc-Kw
Local help is available:
• Broome County – Family Enrichment Network 607-723-8313 ext. 827
• Tioga County – Catholic Charities 607-414-1023 ext. 305
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It only takes 5 minutes to make a difference. The income eligibility form supports your school’s funding, resources, and programs for students. Fill it out at EZMealApp.com. Every Form Matters. Every Family Counts.
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“It just gets the ball at their feet and works a lot on their footwork and their first touch, which is huge.” Head Coach Katelyn Simpson breaks down one of the passing drills the girls work on during practice. See what they’re working on and how it’s helping them improve, on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/hxvX9EAiC9s
“Probably building stuff and getting the clay stuff done, that’s probably my favorite part of it. I just like building the stuff.” Lileah Slater shares with us what they enjoy about art and ceramics. Learn more about them as they answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/y86QKGgg7PE
College visitation season is rolling! This week at the OA Career Center we welcome Potsdam on October 2nd with Utica and Ithaca College coming early next week! Scan the QR codes on the posters and TVs to attend these great events!
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It was our pleasure to welcome back entrepreneur and YouTube sensation, Eli Mack, to OFA. He was able to give over 50 students insight to the business of being successful on social media platforms, particularly YouTube.
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We got to have a little extra fun here at the OA Career Center by hosting the revealing of this year's musical: High School Musical. We can’t wait to see it in February.
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