Apalachin Elementary

ICYMI: Superintendent Green joined Matt Lewis on the WEBO radio morning show this morning, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, to discuss several items heading into the new school year. Listen to the interview here: https://5il.co/2441q #OARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA UPDATE: Owego Apalachin Central School District Announces New Mascot: https://5il.co/24399

Welcome Back! We are excited to start a new school year! Take a minute to read Superintendent Green's Welcome Back Letter here: https://5il.co/23war Have a great long weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone back on campus next week!

OA Food Service Site Manager Sandy Phillips from @Rock_on_Cafe was interviewed by the New York State United Teachers today. They toured the OES cafeteria and discussed how the Food Service Department plans and prepares for a new school year. #OAPride

OA Reminder: Back-To-School Transportation Survey - Must Be Completed By ALL Families (Only Once Per Child) The Transportation Department is asking all families to fill out the following survey to indicate whether or not their child will OR will not need Transportation to begin the new school year. The survey needs to be completed once for each child in the household. Please complete it if you haven't. After-School Program Transportation should be completed on ArbiterSports/Family ID Online Registration when signing up for one of the after-school programs. Fill out the Survey here: https://forms.gle/ve7zngj7KL6FGnXK8 Read the original news story about the survey here: https://www.oacsd.org/article/1194778 ICYMI - New for the 2023-2024 School Year: The Owego Apalachin Transportation Department has launched a new Mobile App & Website for tracking student bussing information. This new app, called Traversa Ride360, is not only a bus tracking app, but it will also serve to inform parents of their students' Pick up and Drop off times & locations, Bus number(s), and Driver Name. The app and website are live NOW, and we encourage parents to log in and familiarize themselves with the features. Families will no longer receive transportation information via mailed postcards. ALL bussing information will be available for parents to view via Traversa Ride360. Full instructions on how to create your account and add your students can be found here: https://5il.co/1weuz *Student ID is the same as their 4 or 5-digit Lunch Number. This can be found in your SchoolTool Parent Portal Account (which will open for the new school year on August 28th.) The direct URL used for both the website and mobile app is here: https://nyowegoapalachincsd.myridek12.tylerapp.com/ Please contact the Transportation Office via Let’s Talk! with any questions - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, August 21, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the BOE room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard. 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. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA REMINDER: Important Upcoming Dates And Events JV & Varsity Fall Sports Start - Monday, August 21st Read Mr. Hallenbeck’s letter: https://5il.co/205rg Find specific sports schedules on Aktivate (formerly ScheduleGalaxy): https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/158 Owego Free Academy - 9th-Grade Orientation - Wednesday, August 23rd, from 6:30-8:00pm. Get more information here: https://5il.co/21wnt SchoolTool Parent Portal Opens - Monday, August 28th OAMS & OFA will be available for Student/Parent access. Get more information on how to access SchoolTool Parent Portal: https://www.oacsd.org/page/parent-resources Owego Elementary School - Kindergarten Orientation - Tuesday, August 29th from 5-7:00pm Owego Apalachin Middle School - 6th-Grade Orientation - Tuesday, August 29th, from 6-7:00pm. Apalachin Elementary School - Kindergarten Orientation - Wednesday, August 30th from 10-11:00am or 4-5:00pm Owego Elementary School - Pre - K Orientation/Meet & Greet - Tuesday, September 5th, from 1-2:00pm Apalachin Elementary School - Pre - K Orientation/Meet & Greet - Tuesday, September 5th, from 1-2:00pm OACSD - First Day of School - Thursday, September 7th OES & AES begin at 8:00am OAMS & OFA begin at 9:00am Modified Fall Sports Start - Thursday, September 7th Read Mr. Hallenbeck’s letter: https://5il.co/205rg Registration is Open Now on ArbiterSports/FamilyID here: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district The Late Bus from OAMS to AES leaves at 6:15 pm starting on Thursday, September 7th Apalachin Elementary School - Open House - Tuesday, September 26th, from 6-7:30pm. Owego Elementary School - Open House - Wednesday, September 27th, from 6-7:30pm. Owego Apalachin Middle School - Open House - Thursday, September 28th, from 6-7:30pm. Owego Free Academy - Open House - Thursday, September 28th, from 6-7:30pm. OACSD Homecoming Spirit Week - Monday, October 9th - Friday, October 13th Homecoming - Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Parade Sporting Events OFA Dance Stay up-to-date with all building and district events by downloading the OACSD mobile app from your app store. Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

The Owego Apalachin Central School District Food Service Program is pleased to announce that all district schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) grant program during the 2023-2024 school year. Beginning the first day of school (September 7, 2023), EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN THE DISTRICT will receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day regardless of the family’s household income. Students can purchase additional items. Families can add funds to their “EZSchoolPay” account by cash or check in any dollar amount with the Food Service Staff (please make checks payable to Owego Apalachin Central School District) or by using the EZSchoolPay Web site or App. *The website/app does charge a service fee for credit card payments. As part of the program, families are asked to complete a CEP Household Income Eligibility Form, which can be found online. This is not mandatory, however, completion of this form (https://5il.co/205zg) will help the District maximize the amount of state and federal aid that it receives, thereby maximizing resources available to students. It also could qualify some students for additional services, such as discounted or free college courses and college applications at the high school level. Menus can be found on our website and OA app under dining and on the RockOn Cafe Food & Nutrition page here: https://www.rockoncafe.org/owego-apalachin_home.aspx CEP program Information: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/community-eligibility-provision For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Food Service Department at (607) 687-7301 ext. 1041 or by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.

OA Reminder: There is a Board of Education meeting on Monday, August 7th, at 6:00 pm in the BOE room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. This will now be a 'Regular Meeting,' and Board President Gene Cvik will be attending the August 7th meeting via video conferencing from 687 Wild Cherry Court, Corolla, SC. Videoconferencing will be used for the meeting at both 5 Sheldon Guile Blvd and 687 Wild Cherry Court, Corolla, SC. Public attendance may be at either location. Meeting information can be found on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/board-of-education Please contact us through Let's Talk! with any questions or comments - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

If your child is eligible for Kindergarten (his/her birthday falls ON or BEFORE 12/1/2018) for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, you must register your child with your school building, either Owego Elementary School or Apalachin Elementary School, as soon as possible. Registration forms, the health certificate, and other information can be obtained from the following sources: OACSD website - https://www.oacsd.org/o/oe/page/upk-k-registration Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin Owego Elementary School, 2 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego Children who will be five years old on or before 12/1/23 are eligible to enter Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. All registered children get screened in speech, language, vision, hearing, fine motor, and gross motor skills. This screening is required by the New York State Department of Education and will help us identify your child's particular needs. In addition to the registration form, you will need: a copy of the child’s birth certificate, immunization record (polio, measles, diphtheria, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B), two forms of proof of residency, and the health certificate signed by your child’s physician. Registration before the beginning of school is essential, as it enables the school to estimate the time needed for school readiness screening, classes, and transportation needs. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for school visitation before the opening session in the fall. If you have questions regarding Registration, please contact your child’s building directly or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.

OA Youth Field Hockey is accepting registration for the upcoming season for students in K-6th grade. Get more information here: https://5il.co/209jv. Register online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2zfQkbv6lsA1cjVceGkvOtjyRbe_bXSERQApSNoDfFyJClg/viewform?pli=1

OA Update: TCC, one of Verizon Wireless's largest retailers, is hosting its 11th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. This event is Sunday, July 30th at 1 pm (while supplies last) at their store at 941 State Route 17C Ste 3, Owego. Each backpack they give away comes with school supplies and any extras donated by local partners to help kids start their school year prepared and enthusiastic. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Our OA Kid News Summer Enrichment Camp had a great time visiting WICZ-TV Fox 40. Thanks to the great staff at Fox 40 for showing them around: https://www.wicz.com/story/49231464/oa-kids-camp-takes-over-fox-40-studios-on-friday-afternoon #OASummerEnrichment23 #OACommunity #OAPride

Happy to have WBNG-TV 'Around The Tiers' stop by the “Leadership GOATs Summer Enrichment Program.” Such a great partnership with CASA Trinity. https://www.wbng.com/2023/07/13/casa-trinity-leadership-goats-summer-enrichment-camp/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA UPDATE: The OFA student mascot advisory committee has reviewed potential mascot names submitted by the school community. Following the first rebranding poll, the committee reviewed the data and information from roughly 1,000 responses. The committee has narrowed down the larger group of potential mascot names to those on the polling form below. This is not a vote that will result in a final winner. This is another opportunity for the entire school community to provide their thoughts on potential names and provide potential logo design thoughts/inspiration. If you have other questions, please contact us through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk The Google form poll requires an email to ensure that a real person is answering the questions one time only. Your email will not be viewable by any of the committee members. The Google form will be open through Sunday, August 6, 2023. Participate in the Poll by clicking here: https://forms.gle/CtCRXbBMKBqzzndf6

OA Update: The Board of Education approved the meeting dates & times for 2023-2024 on Monday, July 10th. See a PDF version here: https://5il.co/1g5nn. All meetings will now be at 6 pm (dates/times subject to change). More BOE Info here: www.oacsd.org/page/board-of-education

Apalachin Elementary School Battle Of The Bands 2023. The 5th-grade classes at AES went above and beyond with this year's Battle of the Bands. Enjoy the show: https://youtu.be/P8aV7tY7vBg #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

A great first day of OA Summer Enrichment. The campus was back buzzing with students K-12 having fun in a variety of camps. The next six weeks are going to be a blast. Join in the fun - more info: www.OACSD.org #OASummerEnrichment23 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

A great first day of OA Summer Enrichment. The campus was back buzzing with students K-12 having fun in a variety of camps. The next six weeks are going to be a blast. Join in the fun - more info: www.OACSD.org #OASummerEnrichment23 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA Update: FREE Breakfast & Lunch for anyone 18 & under at OES & OAMS through August 18th (see flier for times). The breakfast & lunch menus can be found in the dining section of our app/website & downloaded here: https://5il.co/1z3ln, https://5il.co/1z3ll (subject to change).