Owego Elementary

Coach Profile: Luke McEvoy “I like how he coaches us on the court and how he talks to us, and we’re able to learn more as a team and as individuals.” Luke McEvoy has been coaching just shy of 20 years, learn more about him and his journey by watching this Coach Profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/OIlupZ9q9LQ

OA ALERT: Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Wednesday, January 15, 2025. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity

Teacher Profile: Becky Merges “Watching the kids enjoy music, and watching the kids of my kids, yes I am that old, doing the same things that their parents did when they were in here.” Becky Merges has been teaching for 26 years in Owego, learn where her passion for teaching comes from in this Teacher Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/FCze0I7WrWo

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, January 13, 2025, 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/RvkRV_hNzbA?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. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Four Questions: Joseph Mikels “The music that we do, the a-cappella music I think is cool and it’s fun to do.” Joseph Mikels is in the OFA Chamber Singers, learn where he got his passion for singing, and what he’s enjoyed throughout the years. Watch Joseph answer four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Hqo4FafGnbI

In the Classroom: Lava Song “For a lot of the songs, the kids are up and moving around. The floor is lava is where you’ve got to be able to get up.” Fifth grader Aldon Lohmann explains the rules to their floor is lava song. Learn more about what’s going on in the classroom on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qXM9ACAKz60

Varsity Girls Basketball: Season Preview “We have such a fun time together, we love playing together and we’re just super excited to keep doing that.” The Girls Varsity Basketball team is excited for their upcoming season. Watch on Showcase Sports TV to learn more as they discuss their strengths and love for the game. https://youtu.be/xn7hfzNo-D8

Four Questions: Svetlana Sirotkin ‘I think it’s the singing and the running around, it’s like gym but better.” Svetlana Sirotkin loves the music program at OES. Learn all about her interests in music as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/KZACr2XEhhw

Four Questions: Lexi Gunther “Honestly today, getting to see the outcome of it, I’ve been planning it for a few months now.” Lexi Gunther answers four questions about herself and working at the OA Career Center. Learn more about her and some events she’s helped organize on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/py3Z_yQkuIY

OES In the Classroom: Vocal General Music “We’ve been working on keeping a steady beat to music,” Mrs. Merges has her first-grade class shaking eggs and dancing. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what the kids are up to in the In the Classroom segment on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/paM8n803dd4

The Tioga Smiles Dental Van will be stopping in the OA District on the following dates: AES: 1/3/25-1/23/25 OES: 1/24/25-2/13/25 OAMS/OFA: 2/14/25-2/27/25 Use the link to register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TiogaCountyPublicHealth/TiogaSmilesPatientEnrollment #OARiverHawks

OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025, for Winter Break. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Behind the Scenes: OES Vocal General Music “It feels like home.” Fifth-grade students in Mrs. Merges's music class give it the ultimate praise, comparing it to home. Learn what Mrs. Merges has been teaching the students in this look into the classroom on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/-QxzClKjaY0

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.

MUSIC REMINDER: The Kaleidoscope Concert is tonight, Monday, December 16th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/fGfGGSGjxjg?feature=share. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

OES REMINDER: Holiday Spirit Week 12/16-12/20 Mistle TOES Monday Too COZY Tuesday What NOT To Wear Wednesday Holly Jolly Tree TOPPER Thursday Festive SPIRIT Friday #OESRIverHawks #sOArTogether #OATradition

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

MUSIC REMINDER: The OES 5th Grade Winter Concert is tonight, Wednesday, December 11th, at 6:30 pm in the OES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKSdaWHpS5w. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

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. #OARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition