ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity Girl’s Basketball, and his players, Madison McEvoy, Ava Brown, and Lexi Herceg made an appearance on WEBO radio, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2arhd
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The varsity girl's basketball team has begun their season. With a couple of games and scrimmages under their belt, they see the immense talent they will be building throughout the season. Hear more from the team in this Season Preview on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/6my6hQztgb4
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two Hour Delay schedule today, Monday, December 11, 2023.
Two-Hour Delay: Elementary starts at 10:00 am, and Middle/High School starts at 11:00 am
Bus stop arrivals will be delayed the same number of hours. During inclement weather, buses may be delayed past a typical arrival time. Download the Traversa Ride360 bus tracking app to see updated arrival times. Get more information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/transportation
OA REMINDER: 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
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out through Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
About a month ago, a group of Owego Free Academy students spent the morning cleaning up the courtyard of the Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Endicott. Those students returned on Thursday, December 7th, to decorate for the holiday season. During both visits, the nursing home residents watched the courtyard transform from their windows.
WBNG News Story:
https://www.wbng.com/2023/12/07/owego-students-turn-nursing-home-into-winter-wonderland/
WIVT News Story:
https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/top-stories/ofa-students-decorate-nursing-home-for-the-holidays/
WICZ News Story:
https://www.wicz.com/story/50182536/owego-students-bring-holiday-cheer-to-absolut-center
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OES and AES Parent/Teacher Conference Half-Day Reminder
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have two (2) more half days of instruction this month, with dismissal at 11:00 am to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
These half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 8th
Friday, December 15th
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.
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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Vote now for the Newschannel 34 Athlete of the Week. Madison McEvoy from OFA Girls Basketball is a nominee this week. https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/vote-for-athlete-of-the-week-12-6-23/#/gallery
Vote now for the Newschannel 34 Fall Athlete MVP. Cast your vote for Erin McDonald from OFA Girl's Soccer. https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/vote-now-for-fall-athlete-mvp/
It is starting to all come together. Watch the Color Guard as they work on their choreography on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/lJnXph48Bq8
ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity girls basketball, and his players, Madison McEvoy, Ava Brown, and Cassie Doane, made an appearance on WEBO radio, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2abw5
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We are back outside with the Color Guard as they continue practicing their routine. Watch their progress in this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/NLh_v-qtzYM
Congratulations to Owego Free Academy wrestler, RaeAnn Craft, ranked #19 nationally in her weight class: https://www.themat.com/news/2023/november/28/national-girls-high-school-rankings-for-november-2023-released-with-three-new-no-1-athletes-recognized?fbclid=IwAR1R-e7w-WvohYH4w-NqqTNwyZpXH2uAMKR0M7ERyiJFEY6pOILob8aCTtM #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
In our second Behind The Scenes video of the Color Guard, watch the team work on their choreography on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/lCCXpSrHcZA
Owego Free Academy Girl’s and Boy’s Basketball programs will host the 3rd Annual Charlie Sibley Memorial Tournament, Friday, December 1st through Sunday, December 3rd. Luke McEvoy, OFA Girl’s Varsity Coach, and Tom Bronk, OFA Boy’s Modified Coach, and CSM Tournament director, joined Matt Lewis on the WEBO Morning Show to discuss the event.
Listen here: https://5il.co/29vkf.
View the tournament program online here: https://5il.co/29uhj.
Girl’s Games Bracket: https://5il.co/29vkq.
Boy’s Games Bracket: https://5il.co/29vkp.
Come out and watch some great basketball games during the 3rd Annual Charlie Sibley Memorial Tournament. All games will also be streamed live on the district YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD
Don't miss out on Fan Jam tonight, Thursday, November 30th, at 7:00 pm in the OFA Gym.
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OA Reminder: Important Upcoming Half-Day Dates For OES and AES
Half-Day Parent Teacher Conferences for OES and AES
Friday, December 1st
Friday, December 8th
Friday, December 15th
OES and AES will dismiss students at 11:00 am on these half days. OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
After-School Program:
The OA after-school program still runs on half days. The program will begin at 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:
The B&G Club will NOT be open on half days. If your child is in this program please make alternative arrangements for these days.
Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd
Printer calendars are available in each building’s main office, or a PDF version can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/z7lv
The best way to stay up-to-date with all building and district events is 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
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Broome-Tioga BOCES is conducting a public vote seeking approval to update building infrastructure and construct additional space for student programs and operations. The vote is today, Wednesday, November 29th from 12p-8p. View the presentation from the Board Meeting here: https://5il.co/29rxp. For more information, please visit: https://www.btboces.org/BOCESCapitalProject2023.aspx
April Czekela was so excited when she was finally able to join the Color Guard. She tells us what it is that she loves about the group and more. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/p02ka83_Xx8
Due to the first snowfall of the school year, those using school transportation should be patient and expect delays in pickup times this morning, Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Bus times can be monitored using the TraversaRide360 App.
Thank you to our road crews and bus drivers for ensuring a safe ride to and from school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, November 27, 2023, at 6:00 pm, in the BOE room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/-3ybhDsJY2A?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.
There is NO School for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, November 22nd through Friday, November 24th. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! We will see everyone back in school on Monday, November 27th.
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