OES REMINDER: School Picture Day is tomorrow, Thursday, October 19th. You can pre-order online here: https://www.bjkphotos.com/. Contact OES directly through Let's Talk! with any questions here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
OA REMINDER: It's National School Bus Safety Week, NYAPT Reminds Drivers to Stop for Stopped School Busses to Keep Our Students Safe. Read more here: https://5il.co/27azb #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Congratulations to Owego Elementary School 4th-grade Teacher Julie McEvoy, who WICZ - FOX 40 selected as their Teacher of the Week. Andrea Gregory, who nominated Mrs. McEvoy, surprised her today with the recognition. Watch for the segment tonight on FOX 40 News.
OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, October 16, 2023, at 6:00 pm, in the BOE room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/mBtFEty7BbI?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.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Today kicks off #schoolboardrecognitionweek, and all of us at the Owego Apalachin Central School District want to give a big thank you to our Board of Education members for all they do. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Mrs. Barnes' 2nd grade class is filling out their "In my opinion" worksheets..with help and guidance from their teacher. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/B05UIZP0j4U
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
