Owego Apalachin Middle School

"...I started being a manager for the team in sixth grade and kinda fell in love with it, and here I am." Jaelyn Chrysler breaks down what she loves about cross country. She also discusses her goals with the sport. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/8ZulpZPNGtM

OA REMINDER: Important Upcoming Dates Thursday, October 5th - Early Emergency Dismissal Drill Each Building Will Begin Dismissal 15 minutes early. OES and AES will begin to dismiss students at 2:00 pm (pick-up & buses). OAMS and OFA will begin to dismiss students at 3:15 (walkers, drivers & pick-up) & 3:20 (buses). All after-school activities will operate as normal, including the elementary after-school programs and any middle and high school practices, games, or events. Monday, October 9th - NO SCHOOL: Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day Homecoming Spirit Week - Tuesday, October 10th - Friday, October 13th Specific Theme Days are different by building: OES Spirit Week Themes: https://5il.co/26afu AES Spirit Week Themes: https://5il.co/26ao4 OAMS Spirit Week Themes: https://5il.co/26apn OFA Spirit Week Themes: https://5il.co/26aq3 Sporting Events All Week - View schedule here: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/158 Homecoming - Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Parade at 11:00 am Football Game at 2:00 pm OFA Dance (9th-12th grade only) from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd Please note: A printed calendar is coming. Production was delayed, and we do not have an estimated delivery date yet. Once they arrive we will distribute them to families and have copies available to pick up for those interested. 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 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

During a Jazz Band lesson at OAMS, we spoke with trombone player Tanner Hayes. In this Musician Tip video, Tanner shows us how to do slurring on the trombone. Watch on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/1VJRYUjlTBQ

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Owego Ski And Snowboard Club: Half-Day 4th-12th Grade Program - https://5il.co/268o8 Full-Day 6th-12th Grade Program - https://5il.co/268ob Castle Gardens Trunk Or Treat: Monday, October 30th - https://5il.co/267tc Cub Scout Pack 37: Interest Night, Friday, October 27th - https://5il.co/268eg More Community Fliers can be found here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-flyers/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 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

With the goal of swimming in college and beyond, Sophia Lee puts in the work to be the best swimmer in the pool. Learn where her love for the sport came from and more in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/tkPjAyO6u-I

At the summer theatre camp, Elijah Harris and Rachael Wood performed the song Falling Slowly from Once. Watch this Behind The Scenes montage on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/5IjQ2os-NW0

In this Behind The Scenes episode, we are back at the summer theatre camp performance. This montage shows the performances of Kathryn Klett, Zoe Slater, and Zoe Zachery. Watch it on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/9NF0jycaI0o

Take some time and participate in our latest ThoughtExchange. What are we doing well, and what can we do to continue to build relationships within our school community?https://tejoin.com/scroll/449949644

OAMS REMINDER: Open House is tonight, Thursday, September 28th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. During this time, the building and classrooms are open for you to walk with your student and visit with teachers and staff. Please enter through the Main Entrance. We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Zoe Zachery found a lifelong passion for performance. Since she was young, she has been singing and acting in local theatre and the school's theatre program. Find out what Zoe loves about performing and what inspires her to keep growing her craft. Watch her Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/d2TiFZN9rxI

This year's varsity girl's swim team has many new swimmers, some pulled straight from modified. Head coach Lucy Taylor and the veteran swimmers are helping get the new swimmers used to the program. Watch the Season Preview on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/VMMhEmNjmlE

OA Update: What's Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Owego Apalachin Basketball Club - K-6th Grade Registration - https://5il.co/25lz1 Owego Youth Wrestling - K-6th Grade Registration - https://5il.co/25ms7 Affordable Connectivity Program Internet Services: FCC.gov - https://5il.co/24xaw More Community Fliers can be found here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-flyers/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 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Zoe Zachery was one of the attendees of the summer theatre camp. She is a singer, dancer, and actor who enjoys these crash course camps because it helps hone her skills. Learn more as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/cP0Qc0rqr8o?si=WeJomUPByLZ0ZW3d

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, September 25, 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.

Cross country runner Samuel Cunningham's introduction to the sport was through a friend, and he was not sure if he would enjoy it, but all these years later, he says his love for it keeps growing. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/tyNi50mkloQ

In this episode of Behind The Scenes, we are on the court with the varsity volleyball team. Watch as they practice a certain hitting style. Watch the video on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/fwitfF_cEyo

ICYMI: Coach Taylor and his players, Evan English and Conlan Taylor, made the weekly appearance on WEBO radio this morning, Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/258gq #OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

The varsity cross country team has started their season with a bang--welcoming more new members and a determination to give their all. They are ready to run and ready to destroy the competition's expectations. Watch their Season Preview on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/smg_SyyPn6A?si=MgVgXBf03f7nKdeh. #OFARiverHawks #OAPride #OATradition

The OFA summer theatre camp is a two-week, intensive camp where students learn a piece of music, rehearse, and perform it live at the end of camp. Learn more about the origins and what it is like getting the opportunity to do more theatre on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/xFle5e7Qa_I?si=SqHqbEGjEn5u3trg#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the Owego Apalachin CSD app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Invitations to join Rooms went to the parent/guardian emails on file in our Student Information System. Parents/Guardians check your email for instructions to sign up and how to access the new features. If you did not receive an email with instructions, let us know. This may have happened for a variety of reasons: No Email On File Email On File Has A Typo Email On File Is No Longer In Use Learn more about Rooms on the OA App here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiA6LGK5gMQ&t=9s Not getting push notifications from the app? Please delete the app and reinstall it. Make sure to say yes to notifications when logging back into the app. Click the main menu on the lower left, then click the gear on the lower right. Make sure to check the box from OACSD and any other building that you would like to get notifications from. This would include any building your child has a teacher/class in. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3mtkLGf
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