OA REMINDER: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 25th, is a day off from school for ALL students PK-12th grade. This is a Superintendent’s Conference Day for faculty and staff training.
There is NO School Friday, May 26th, or Monday, May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day.
#OACommunity
OA REMINDER: The Varsity Baseball team hosts Lansing in the Section 4 Class B tournament today at 4:30 pm. The Varsity Girl's Lacrosse team hosts Whitney Point in the Section 4 Class D FINAL at 6:30 pm. (GoFan Digital tickets are required for the lacrosse game: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV) All OA students are FREE. Good luck to both teams! #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride
The varsity baseball team has been dynamic this season, winning in multiple situations, whether through hitting or solid defense. They are bringing that adaptability and energy into the postseason:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-baseball-post-season-preview/ #OAPride
OACSD Board of Education Meeting Reminder: Tonight, Monday, May 22nd, at 6:30 pm in the Owego Elementary School Library.
The OES students and staff will be highlighted in various ways before and during the meeting in the last of our yearly building spotlights.
Get more BOE information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/board-of-education
Questions? Please reach out using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
The next BOE meeting will take place on Monday, June 12th. This meeting will be held in the Board of Education room at the District Office.
OA UPDATE: The OFA student mascot advisory committee has reviewed potential mascot names submitted by the school community. You can read the list of names submitted here: https://5il.co/1um2g.
The committee narrowed down those responses to the ones on the polling form. This is not a vote that will result in a final winner. This will be the first of several polls conducted by the student advisory committee. This is an opportunity for the entire school community to provide their thoughts on potential names. If you have other questions, please contact us through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
The Google form poll requires an email to ensure that a real person is answering the questions one time only. Your email will not be viewable by any of the committee members. The Google form will be open through Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Participate in the Poll by clicking here: https://forms.gle/AHydUDoUHAJGxoJRA
We are walking with security monitor Bill Edwards as he takes us through the first part of his routine of making sure the school is secure. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/behind-the-scenes-halls-with-mr-edwards-part-1/
OA Update: Spring 2023 Postseason Games
Friday, May 19th
Sectional Boys Tennis (State Qualifier)- Binghamton Tennis Center 9:00 AM
Sectional Baseball - @ Owego vs Susquehanna Valley 4:30 pm
Sectional Boys Lacrosse - @ Elmira ND - 6:00 pm
Monday, May 22nd
Sectional Softball @ Susquehanna Valley 4:30 pm
Tuesday, May 23rd
Sectional Track Meet - @ Vestal 5:00 pm (GoFan Digitial Ticket Required for entry: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV)
Wednesday, May 24th
Sectional Girls Lacrosse - @ Owego vs TBD 6:00 pm (GoFan Digitial Ticket Required for entry: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV)
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Green Team takes papers down to each member of the elementary school and places them in their mailboxes. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/behind-the-scenes-green-team-meeting-part-3/
Check out these incredible shots by Owego Free Academy Junior Dominick Curley. The Ospreys nesting in our stadium lights have been very active over the last few weeks. Great shots, Dom! #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Reminder: Polls are open for the Annual School Budget Vote and Board Member Election today, Tuesday, May 16th, until 8:00 pm at two (2) locations, based on residency:
Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
Owego Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd. Owego, NY 13827
To view a digital copy of the Budget Newsletter, visit - https://5il.co/1tf3q.
For the third year in a row, the Owego Apalachin Central School District taxpayers will see a 0% increase on the tax levy. The adopted budget maintains all programs and opportunities, continuing to provide our students with the best educational experience possible while, at the same time, being fiscally responsible to taxpayers.
You can find more information about the proposed School Budget on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information.
If you have additional questions, please use the Let’s Talk! feature on our website!
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Reminder: OES and AES have Spring Concerts tonight at 6:30 pm. Come in person or watch on our YouTube Channel.
OES Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/fjiBeKFP4vQ?feature=share
AES Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/_Ga4wSQJPTE?feature=share
In this Behind The Scenes video, we are back at Owego Elementary as third graders in Mrs. Hallenbeck's class learn about numerators. Watch the video on Showcase Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcPL1xQaD8k
One of the things the varsity girls' lacrosse team does to improve reaction time, hand-eye coordination, and accuracy is rebounder training. Check it out in this Behind The Scenes video:
https://showcasesportstv.com/behind-the-scenes-girls-lacrosse-rebounders/ @OwegoWLax #OAPride
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! 💙 #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Security monitor Bill Edwards describes what he loves most about his job and what he hopes the students take away from him. Find out more as Bill answers 4 Questions on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-bill-edwards/
OA Update: Click on the following link to read the May 2023 Newsletter: https://5il.co/1u8hh. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
After the members of the Green Team make the rounds checking bins, the entire group goes through an agenda of news, updates, and how to continue helping the school:
https://showcaseartstv.com/behind-the-scenes-green-team-meeting-part-two/
Mrs. Merges Ukulele Club has been learning chords, strumming patterns, and even songs. In this Behind The Scenes video, they review the chords they have learned. Watch the video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/behind-the-scenes-ukulele-club-chords-part-one/
We are finishing our task of checking the bins with the Green Team at Owego Elementary. Watch this final Behind The Scenes video of the process on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/behind-the-scenes-green-team-bins-part-three/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Bill Edwards is a security monitor at OA, and his job is to ensure the students and staff are safe and the building is secure...it's also about being a positive role model for the students:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/staff-profile-bill-edwards/ #OAisYOU #OAPride