
Four Questions: Bobby Struble
“It’s probably that people don’t realize the opportunity that you get with this. It’s just a great experience.” Bobby Struble is one of the student organizers for the Career Shadow Event. Learn more about Bobby and what he gets to do in preparation for events like this as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sLEsHNa1aI

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, 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/C-hYJp_pK-w?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.

Please see the following message from the OA Music Department about tickets for the upcoming Holiday Kaleidoscope Concert on Monday, December 16th at 7:30 pm. The concert will also be streamed on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGfGGSGjxjg
The Holiday Kaleidoscope Concert is one of the favorite concerts presented by the OFA and OAMS Music Department! We present this concert every two years as many people look forward to hearing the many musical arrangements of this festive season in a very unique format. The audience will be surrounded by music as our student musicians perform from several locations around the theater. This concert should last about 75 minutes - because it is presented non-stop - one selection leads directly to the next. The audience will need to save their applause for the very end of the program!
Because the Holiday Kaleidoscope Concert is such a popular concert, and because we’ve experienced standing room only in the past, we distribute tickets to the concerts. All families are limited to 4 tickets maximum. This is done to ensure that everyone can attend a performance but also ensures that we can provide a safe environment for the audience and the performers.
The OA Music Boosters will be collecting donations at the door to support the music department’s students and program.
The OFA Art Department will be selling hand painted ceramic soup bowls for $10 as a part of the Empty Bowls Project. All proceeds will go to the Tioga County Rural Ministry food pantry. (cash only)
Reserve FREE Tickets Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBkO5FHV74ofEyvGKWbzzO_waUf4tfMfTFjp343LYh987d2Q/viewform
Click here to read the PDF version: https://5il.co/3340f


Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have two (2) half days of instruction remaining this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
These half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 13th
Friday, December 20th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will run on half days for students currently enrolled. The program will begin at the early dismissal and end at its regular time of 5:00 pm.
If transportation needs or pick-up plans change for you on these days, please let the transportation department and school coordinator know.
Transportation- Fainm@oacsd.org
AES- rhonem@oacsd.org
OES - WooleverG@oacsd.org
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
Due to staffing and the hours the club is open. The B&G Club will NOT be open for 1/2 days. If your child is in this program please make alternative arrangements for these days.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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MUSIC REMINDER: The AES Winter Concert is tonight, Tuesday, December 10th, at 6:30 pm in the AES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7f6clicqYA.#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride


OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education regular meeting, on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm, in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
Please note this is an added meeting from the original schedule with an earlier start time of 5:00 pm.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/MIWLOR6ktQg?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.

Practice Makes Perfect: Line Drills
“These guys are practicing staying low and firing off the ball, and hand placement, and we do it every day.” Offensive Line Coach Perry Silvestri works with the lineman drilling the basics. Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of their practice on Showcase Sports TV.
https://youtu.be/PCRMdsC8g28

Career Shadow Event Behind the Scenes Tour
We have plenty of opportunities, we’ve planned this for a very long time, pretty much since the first day of school. Lexi Gunther talks about the opportunity juniors and seniors recently had at the Career Shadow Event. 27 area businesses were there to provide pertinent information and more. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/xTGf0_KeJzo

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Owego Ski Club - Half Day Program (4th-12th Grade) - https://5il.co/30lah
Owego Ski Club - Full Day Program (6th-12th Grade) - https://5il.co/30lag
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34
Apalachin Lions Club - Call Santa: 12/2-12/4 - https://5il.co/31mtp
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 12/7/24 - https://5il.co/31b92
OA Music Boosters - Holiday Craft Fair: 12/14/24 - https://5il.co/30hng
YMCA Of Broome County - Youth Programs: 1/6/24 - https://5il.co/31mqa
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 1/8/25 - https://5il.co/2xfjr
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.
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OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Owego Ski Club - Half Day Program (4th-12th Grade) - https://5il.co/30lah
Owego Ski Club - Full Day Program (6th-12th Grade) - https://5il.co/30lag
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34
Apalachin Lions Club - Call Santa: 12/2-12/4 - https://5il.co/31mtp
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 12/7/24 - https://5il.co/31b92
OA Music Boosters - Holiday Craft Fair: 12/14/24 - https://5il.co/30hng
YMCA Of Broome County - Youth Programs: 1/6/24 - https://5il.co/31mqa
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 1/8/25 - https://5il.co/2xfjr
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








OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving Break.
Some Upcoming Events:
6th & 7th Grade Choral Concert - Thursday, December 5th
OES & AES Half Day Parent-Teacher Conferences - Friday, December 6th
AES 5th Grade Concert - Tuesday, December 10th
OES 5th Grade Concert - Wednesday, December 11th
OES & AES Half Day Parent-Teacher Conferences - Friday, December 13th
Music Booster Craft Fair At OES - Saturday, December 14th
7th-12th Grade Band & Chorus Kaleidoscope Concert - Monday, December 16th
OES & AES Half Day Parent-Teacher Conferences - Friday, December 20th
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! to ask questions about school district events.


Career Center: Career Shadow Event
“I mean it’s awesome, I think it’s a great opportunity for kids to get out there talk to businesses, and get that next step into the real world.” Juniors and seniors at OFA got the chance to attend a Career Shadow Event where they could learn about area businesses. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the event on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/yGbHa4sUjI8

OA Theater Rehearsals: Les Miserables
“It’s a lot to learn it’s a lot of words, some of the melodies are difficult, it’s advanced, it’ll be a hard sing for a lot of us. But I think we can do it.” Student actors in the theater department are going through the early stages of putting together Les Miserables and are excited about the challenge. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/HHWn0QY8GMk

OA ALERT: Due to inclement weather, OACSD will be closed today, November 22, 2024. Thank you.


Winter in the Southern Tier can be very challenging. We must decide whether to open or close our schools when severe weather occurs. Please rest assured that this decision is made cautiously and with much thought. Our ultimate concern is the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
In case of an unscheduled school delay, closing, or early dismissal, our goal is to notify the community efficiently and promptly. We know our decision to close schools in poor weather can be burdensome to families due to childcare and work schedules. We consider canceling school an exception and strongly emphasize keeping our schools open. Students benefit both academically and socially by being in school.
Please take a few minutes to review the school closing procedures: https://5il.co/1kpsd
In the event of extremely cold temperatures when school is still in session, the district will implement ‘Extreme Cold Bus Stops’ for students who walk to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA. That information can be found here: https://5il.co/142mm
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out through Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk


OA REMINDER: Toys For Tots Collection - Support The Transportation Department
We’re excited to announce a wonderful opportunity to spread some holiday cheer! Our amazing staff at the OA Transportation Department has stepped up to support the Toys for Tots initiative, helping bring joy to Tioga County children this holiday season.
To make this effort a success, we invite you to donate new, unwrapped toys through December 2, 2024. Collection boxes have been placed in the main lobby of each school building and the Transportation Office.
The Transportation Department Toys for Tots initiative has been very successful over the past years because of your generosity. Let’s keep the momentum going this year and make a difference in the lives of even more children in our community!
Thank you for helping us brighten the holidays for those in need.
Contact the Transportation Department directly with any questions using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition


Career Center: Lockheed Martin Visit
Every question that we’ve had they’ve been able to answer and it’s really helped our confidence going into the engineering field.” Students express their gratitude for the recent visit from some Lockheed Martin employees. Watch what they were able to learn here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/cGbh3ffaVuE

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education regular meeting, on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held at The Pumpelly Estate (44 Front Street, Owego, New York, 13827).
Please note the location of the meeting, which is still open for public attendance, and the earlier start time of 5:00 pm.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/MDd5krLUmV0?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.


Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for post-season events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Football Class B Final at JC HS
Owego Free Academy vs. Maine-Endwell
Saturday, November 16, 2024
3:00 pm at Johnson City High School
Admission:
$6.25 General Admission through Gofan Digital Ticketing
$8.00 General Admission Cash @ Gate
Children 10 and Under are admitted free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
Here is the direct link for Digital Tickets - https://gofan.co/event/2237174?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
The game will be live-streamed in the following ways:
a) via NFHS (paid subscription) - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
b) via HUDLTV - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/johnson-city/organization/20301/johnson-city-high-school
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition


The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings district-wide. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2baau. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
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