Owego Elementary

OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, April 22nd, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/OV4AOa8Qozc?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. Looking ahead: Budget Information Session: Monday, May 6th | 6:00 pm - Apalachin Elementary School Budget Public Hearing: Monday, May 13th | 6:00 pm - Board of Education Room Regular Meeting: Monday, May 13th | 6:30 PM (or immediately following Budget Hearing) School Budget Vote, Board of Education Election, and Capital Project Vote: Tuesday, May 21st | Noon to 8:00 PM (Apalachin Elementary School and Owego Apalachin Middle School)

River Hawks Apparel is available from All Star Sports of Owego. The online stores listed below are broken up to offer choices of logos based on the different buildings, the district, and a generic River Hawks Athletics store. The current stores will be open through April 30th. Items do not ship until the store closes. ALL items will be shipped directly to the customer, approximately 3-weeks after the store closes. We have added the ability for staff and families to have items sent to their school building for pick-up. Current products are based on popular items. We have added a few new items that were suggested after the launch of the first store. We have also added the ability to customize items with names and numbers. If you would like to suggest certain items, brands, or products for us to consider adding, feel free to contact us. Please note that the item prices are as low as possible; there is no fundraiser associated with the stores. Additional delivery options have been added for Staff and Families based on building. OA School District Store: https://oaschool.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Owego Free Academy Store: https://ofariverhawks.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Owego Apalachin Middle School Store: https://oamiddleschool.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Owego Elementary School Store: https://owegoelementary.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Apalachin Elementary School Store: https://apalachinelem.itemorder.com/shop/home/ River Hawks Athletics Store: https://oaathletics.itemorder.com/shop/home/ These stores will close on April 30th to begin processing. Go, River Hawks! #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Owego Apalachin Central School District’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition - This is the 6th time receiving this award. Owego Apalachin Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. In its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, OACSD answered detailed questions about music class participation, performance opportunities, collaborative projects, instruction time, facilities, musical instruments, and support for the music programs. “The music classes are the best part of my day. I have made so many friends in these groups and I cannot imagine life without them.” shared senior music student Keira Lane. Over the past 25 years, the national BCME award has honored more than 1,000 schools and districts in 43 states, for their unwavering commitment to music education as an integral part of a well-rounded education for all students. ​​Official Hashtag: #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation X/Twitter: @NAMMFoundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nammfoundation Instagram: @nammfoundation

Due to the solar eclipse, the Owego Apalachin Central School District will use a modified early release schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024. We are not in the path of totality, but we will be able to see a partial eclipse in our area (see the links below for more information). With proper eye protection and weather permitting, the phases of the Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun can be witnessed in our area between 2:30 and 4:30 pm. To be as cautious as possible, we will dismiss students early enough to ensure they are all home before this eclipse peak period and allow them to experience the event at home with their families. On April 8th, 2024, our district will run on a modified schedule with the following dismissal times: Owego and Apalachin Elementary Schools will dismiss students at Noon. There will be NO after-school program. Owego Apalachin Middle School and Owego Free Academy will dismiss students at 1:30 pm. After-school activities will be communicated separately to those students/families involved. Students will be provided breakfast and lunch at school on this day. NASA Eclipse Information https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/ Eclipse Simulator https://eclipse2024.org/eclipse-simulator/2024/29332?lang=en Click here for a PDF version of the letter: https://5il.co/2glve

Owego Free Academy varsity girl's lacrosse midfielder Madison McEvoy is nominated for 'Athlete of the Week' from Newschannel 34. You can vote until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10th. Vote here: https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/vote-for-athlete-of-the-week-4-3-24/#/gallery #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Apalachin Library - Moonlight Madness: 4/6/24 - https://5il.co/2hik3 Tioga County Prom 5K: 4/7/24 -https://5il.co/2fh3o Zion Lutheran Church - Rummage Sale: 4/13/24 - https://5il.co/2hik1 Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 4/13/24 - https://5il.co/2hijy OA Green Team: Textile Collection 5/4/24 - https://5il.co/2h9cm Find more Community Fliers 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 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA UPDATE: Check out the Winter Newsletter with news and highlights from around the district. https://owegoapalachin.edurooms.com/engage/owego-apalachin-csd/newsletters/oacsd-winter-2024-newsletter

OA REMINDER: NO SCHOOL - SPRING RECESS - March 29th through April 7th. Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd Printed calendars are available in each building’s main office, or a PDF version can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/z7lv Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! -https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA REMINDER: The OACSD 4th-12th grade choral festival concert is tonight, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the OA Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FzcY5rVgL4 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

The Owego Apalachin Central School district is seeking candidates for a Summer Employment Opportunity as a College Intern. Candidates must be high school graduates and a currently enrolled college student as of 7/1/2024. We are seeking candidates in several areas, including but not limited to, Summer Enrichment Educational Camps, Music Education, Information Technology, Exercise Science, and Building Trades. For a full job description, and to apply, click here: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Workers Find out more here: https://5il.co/2h9br

OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, March 25th, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQuYg32ewJE 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. Looking ahead: Regular Meeting: Monday, April 22nd | 6:00 pm - Board of Education Room Budget Information Session: Monday, May 6th | 6:00 pm - Apalachin Elementary School Budget Public Hearing: Monday, May 13th | 6:00 pm - Board of Education Room Regular Meeting: Monday, May 13th | 6:30 PM (or immediately following Budget Hearing) Prospective Board Members: Check the website for more information from NYSSBA or click the following link for information on an upcoming workshop - https://5il.co/2eka6

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Apalachin Lions Club - Easter Egg Hunt: 3/23/24 - https://5il.co/2gwa5 Cornell Cooperative Parenting Class - https://5il.co/2gd5a Tioga County Prom 5K: 4/7/24 -https://5il.co/2fh3o Volleyball Skills Sessions - https://5il.co/2g9yb OA Youth Running Club: 4/30/24 - https://5il.co/2gwbm Find more Community Fliers 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 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA UPDATE: Due to the solar eclipse, the Owego Apalachin Central School District has decided to modify the daily school schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024. Read the letter from Superintendent Green here: https://5il.co/2glve

OA REMINDER: NO SCHOOL - Thursday, March 14, and Friday, March 15, 2024 Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd Printed calendars are available in each building’s main office, or a PDF version can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/z7lv Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! -https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

ICYMI: Members from the Owego FFA spent some time with Matt Lewis on WEBO radio this morning, Monday, March 11, 2024. Listen to their interview here: https://5il.co/2gcyi #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA REMINDER: There is a School Budget Forum on Monday, March 11th, at 6:00 pm. The Regular Board of Education Meeting will start after the forum around 6:30 pm. The Budget Forum and Regular meeting will be in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/mcmjMdBWlA4?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.

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Apalachin Library: Storytime With Ollie And Nola: 3/16/24 - https://5il.co/2fh3b Southern Tier Scholastic Science Fair: 3/16/24 - https://5il.co/2fha6 Tioga County Prom 5k: 4/7/24 - https://5il.co/2fh3o Rural Health Network: Community Health Survey - https://5il.co/2exf1 Find more Community Fliers 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 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Our school district would not be what it is without our Social Workers and Maintenance Staff. THANK YOU! #OAisYOU #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA REMINDER: There is a School Budget Forum on Monday, March 11th, at 6:00 pm. The Regular Board of Education Meeting will start after the forum around 6:30 pm. The Budget Forum and Regular meeting will be in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/mcmjMdBWlA4?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. Looking ahead: Regular Meeting: Monday, March 25th | 6:00 pm Budget Information Session: Monday, May 6th | 6:00 pm - Apalachin Elementary School Budget Public Hearing: Monday, May 13th | 6:00 pm - Board of Education Room Regular Meeting: Monday, May 13th | 6:30 PM (or immediately following Budget Hearing) Prospective Board Members: Check the website for more information from NYSSBA or click the following link for information on an upcoming workshop - https://5il.co/2eka6

ICYMI: Members from the Owego FFA were recognized by Assemblyman Christopher Friend at the NYS Assembly on Monday, March 4, 2024. Watch the segment here: https://youtu.be/CjLiqUxiuF0?si=D-V4SmWXf0TNDw6Y