Owego Elementary

In this Behind The Scenes video, Mrs. Merges and her students go over note reading with their music sticks. Hear the lesson on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/IZvV2uGn55A.

OA UPDATE: Attendance Matters! This year, you may receive letters or texts about your student's attendance. These messages are meant to keep you informed. Watch for a text message from Everyday Labs today, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, welcoming you to their updates. Get more information here: https://5il.co/26i6v. Please reach out through Let's Talk! with any questions -https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Hiawatha Soccer Sign-Ups - https://5il.co/26dr9 Apalachin Library: NaNoWriMo Teen Writing Event - https://5il.co/26ekp FOX 40 (WICZ-TV): Teacher Of The Week Nomination - https://5il.co/26jq8 Upward Basketball and Cheer Registration - https://5il.co/26q2v 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

11th grader Kaelyn Katchuk was recognized as an All-American diver for 2023. This is an honor that Kaelyn has worked hard for and is another source of inspiration to push her talents on the diving board further. We talked with Kaelyn about this achievement and more on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/vAoaL9wMstM

OA REMINDER: There is NO School tomorrow, Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Homecoming Spirit Week begins on Tuesday. Get more info here: https://www.oacsd.org/article/1273130. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Owego Free Academy Field Hockey players greeted Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary students this morning as they entered school. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAPride #OATradition

The Owego Apalachin Central School District has openings in several positions. Get more information here: https://5il.co/26e8t. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

After going over facts and opinions, Mrs. Barnes's second-grade class is filling out their own opinions, like what is the best sport, candy bar, and more. Watch part 1 of this Behind The Scenes on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/fmlLzht6eBY

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

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

In Jessica Barnes' 2nd-grade class at OES, they are doing the exercise "Fact or Opinion." Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/MWdltArU1ek

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

In this Behind The Scenes episode, Becky Merges' music class does their daily introduction at the start of class. Watch it on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/xp3SBQzOH-g

OES REMINDER: Meet The Teacher (Open House) is tonight, Wednesday, September 27th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2563p. Use Let's Talk! for any questions - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OESRiverHawks #OESPride

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

Second-grade teacher Jessica Barnes loves being able to not only inspire her students but also to help them learn the best that they can. Each child is unique, and she loves finding that connection to education with each of them. Learn why she decided to become a teacher and more in this Teacher Profile on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/uOHkyGXto8Q

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.

Becky Merges was born to be a music teacher. Music has been a constant source of joy and expression. To be able to teach young children about music and get them enthused about the form is beyond rewarding. Learn more about her in this Teacher Profile on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/lbPyBudTt9k

OES REMINDER: Owego Elementary School will host Meet The Teacher (Open House) on Wednesday, September 27th, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2563p. Use Let's Talk! for any questions - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OESRiverHawks #OESPride

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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