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
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/47T26sO
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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
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
