Owego Apalachin Middle School

Practice Makes Perfect: Les Miserables “This is when we take the songs and the lyrics and put it together with what they are doing on the stage.” Students are prepping for February’s performance of Les Miserables by going over stage direction, songs, and lyrics and walking through putting it all together. Watch this behind-the-scenes look at Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/1vfOW6jtxYY

OAMS Students in Mr. Bartlow's and Ms. Townsend's classes learned about how pardons work through the Presidential pardoning of turkeys before our break!

Four Questions: Adam Arhbal “Honestly it’s the brotherhood, we’ve been together since we were ten years old.” Adam Arhbal has been playing with the same group of guys since modified and has made many friends along the way. Watch Adam answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/fjzlHk8crmg

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

In the Classroom: Racing Simulator “The school has their car and they race it on the race simulator over here. They’re about halfway through, they’re in first place right now and we hope that they can keep it up.” Nick Rodgers breaks down the setup they have for the race simulator and all the hard work the students have been putting into the Winners Circle Project. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/VxWN6HMx7ZI

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.

OFA Varsity Football Season “I think we have a special bond that not a lot of programs can come close to.” Athletes on the River Hawks football team reflect on their great season and the friends they’ve made throughout the years. Get an inside look here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/BdO7KP0BG2E

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 MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA Fall Band Concert is tonight, Monday, November 25th, at 7:30 pm in the OAMS Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW7gNaqvNTQ #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

In the Classroom: Ceramics Class “You can see some of them are built up more than others, some are sunken in more. It’s up to the students on how they want to portray that in their tile.” OFA Art Teacher Jolene Williams shares what the students have been up to in the classroom. Check out the ceramic tile work that the students have been working on here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/FLMRF-0NBX4

Practice Makes Perfect: Defensive Field Hockey Drills “We changed our defense formation a couple practices ago where they now start in a line.’ Get a behind-the-scenes look at Head Coach Ashlee Marsh breaking down some of the defensive drills the team has been working on here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/3ZU6eWefFgE

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

Four Questions: Vasil Brich “Probably winning STACs this weekend and winning sectionals as well.” Basil Brich shares some of his favorite memories of being on the soccer team throughout the years, and some of them are pretty recent. Watch Vasil answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/uGYK1DZbeYA

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

In the Classroom: Race Simulator Driving Tip “To shift you can take your foot all the way off the gas and then shift, or you can pull in the clutch with your foot on the gas. It’s really up to you how you do it.” Nicholas Warren gives some driving tips fresh off his racing simulator win. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/a6jNA_SEG0I

Coach Profile: Ashlee Marsh “It’s field hockey season and nothing can really go wrong during field hockey season.” Head Coach Ashlee Marsh shares her passion for field hockey and why she enjoys coaching. Watch her coach profile here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/FsDXJzSr5DE

Support OAMS Student Council with this great gift opportunity! https://www.hoffmanhelpinghands.com/fundraisers/oams

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

Mrs. Berwald's students visited Sassy's Sidekicks last week for a fun educational experience!

OAMS Chess Club on a Monday morning in the library.