Owego Elementary

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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JOIN OUR TEAM - The Owego Apalachin Central School District Food Service Department is hiring. Positions are available at both Apalachin Elementary School and Owego Free Academy. Click here for more information and to access the link to apply online: https://5il.co/24sdu.

ICYMI: Take some time to participate in our most recent ThoughtExchange. You can share your thoughts on how we can work together to increase family participation in each child’s education: https://tejoin.com/scroll/350403510

Say hello to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in the Owego Apalachin CSD app. Now it’s easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the district, schools, AND with your students’ teachers and classes. Parents and guardians will soon receive instructions via email to create their login to access Rooms within the district app. Look for this email after 6:00 pm this evening, Monday, September 11, 2023. 
 ALL OACSD Students can access Rooms now using Sign-In-With-Google on the OA app. 
 Download for Android - https://bit.ly/3mtkLGf
 or Download for iPhone - https://apple.co/47T26sO #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Business Meeting tonight, Monday, September 11, 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. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

ICYMI: Owego Free Academy Football Head Coach Patton Taylor, along with players Brendon Schofield, Simeon Kirk, Bobby Struble, and Evan English, spoke with Matt Lewis on the WEBO Morning Show about the upcoming season. Listen to the interview here: https://5il.co/24cuf. #OAPride

WELCOME BACK! What a great first day of school. A look at some of the first-day photos from around the district. We hope everyone has a wonderful school year. Let the fun begin! #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

ICYMI: Superintendent Green joined Matt Lewis on the WEBO radio morning show this morning, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, to discuss several items heading into the new school year. Listen to the interview here: https://5il.co/2441q #OARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA UPDATE: Owego Apalachin Central School District Announces New Mascot: https://5il.co/24399

Welcome Back! We are excited to start a new school year! Take a minute to read Superintendent Green's Welcome Back Letter here: https://5il.co/23war Have a great long weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone back on campus next week!

OA Food Service Site Manager Sandy Phillips from @Rock_on_Cafe was interviewed by the New York State United Teachers today. They toured the OES cafeteria and discussed how the Food Service Department plans and prepares for a new school year. #OAPride

OA Reminder: Back-To-School Transportation Survey - Must Be Completed By ALL Families (Only Once Per Child) The Transportation Department is asking all families to fill out the following survey to indicate whether or not their child will OR will not need Transportation to begin the new school year. The survey needs to be completed once for each child in the household. Please complete it if you haven't. After-School Program Transportation should be completed on ArbiterSports/Family ID Online Registration when signing up for one of the after-school programs. Fill out the Survey here: https://forms.gle/ve7zngj7KL6FGnXK8 Read the original news story about the survey here: https://www.oacsd.org/article/1194778 ICYMI - New for the 2023-2024 School Year: The Owego Apalachin Transportation Department has launched a new Mobile App & Website for tracking student bussing information. This new app, called Traversa Ride360, is not only a bus tracking app, but it will also serve to inform parents of their students' Pick up and Drop off times & locations, Bus number(s), and Driver Name. The app and website are live NOW, and we encourage parents to log in and familiarize themselves with the features. Families will no longer receive transportation information via mailed postcards. ALL bussing information will be available for parents to view via Traversa Ride360. Full instructions on how to create your account and add your students can be found here: https://5il.co/1weuz *Student ID is the same as their 4 or 5-digit Lunch Number. This can be found in your SchoolTool Parent Portal Account (which will open for the new school year on August 28th.) The direct URL used for both the website and mobile app is here: https://nyowegoapalachincsd.myridek12.tylerapp.com/ Please contact the Transportation Office via Let’s Talk! with any questions - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, August 21, 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. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA REMINDER: Important Upcoming Dates And Events JV & Varsity Fall Sports Start - Monday, August 21st Read Mr. Hallenbeck’s letter: https://5il.co/205rg Find specific sports schedules on Aktivate (formerly ScheduleGalaxy): https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/158 Owego Free Academy - 9th-Grade Orientation - Wednesday, August 23rd, from 6:30-8:00pm. Get more information here: https://5il.co/21wnt SchoolTool Parent Portal Opens - Monday, August 28th OAMS & OFA will be available for Student/Parent access. Get more information on how to access SchoolTool Parent Portal: https://www.oacsd.org/page/parent-resources Owego Elementary School - Kindergarten Orientation - Tuesday, August 29th from 5-7:00pm Owego Apalachin Middle School - 6th-Grade Orientation - Tuesday, August 29th, from 6-7:00pm. Apalachin Elementary School - Kindergarten Orientation - Wednesday, August 30th from 10-11:00am or 4-5:00pm Owego Elementary School - Pre - K Orientation/Meet & Greet - Tuesday, September 5th, from 1-2:00pm Apalachin Elementary School - Pre - K Orientation/Meet & Greet - Tuesday, September 5th, from 1-2:00pm OACSD - First Day of School - Thursday, September 7th OES & AES begin at 8:00am OAMS & OFA begin at 9:00am Modified Fall Sports Start - Thursday, September 7th Read Mr. Hallenbeck’s letter: https://5il.co/205rg Registration is Open Now on ArbiterSports/FamilyID here: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district The Late Bus from OAMS to AES leaves at 6:15 pm starting on Thursday, September 7th Apalachin Elementary School - Open House - Tuesday, September 26th, from 6-7:30pm. Owego Elementary School - Open House - Wednesday, September 27th, from 6-7:30pm. Owego Apalachin Middle School - Open House - Thursday, September 28th, from 6-7:30pm. Owego Free Academy - Open House - Thursday, September 28th, from 6-7:30pm. OACSD Homecoming Spirit Week - Monday, October 9th - Friday, October 13th Homecoming - Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Parade Sporting Events OFA Dance Stay up-to-date with all building and district events 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