OFA REMINDER: Holiday Spirit Week is Monday, December 18th through Thursday, December 21st. Daily Themes are listed here: https://5il.co/2aonn. There is NO School from Friday, December 22nd through Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 for Winter Break.
Access the Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd.
Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
On December 15, 2023, the local organization Cops 4 A Cause provided a generous donation to help students and community members in the Owego Apalachin Central School District.
Cops 4 A Cause and the Tioga County Sheriff's Office donated $1500 in Gift Certificates to the Community Shop for OACSD to give to families during this holiday season.
Owego Apalachin’s Holiday Food Fund is a program where staff members put together food baskets for families during the Holidays.
“This generous donation from Cops 4 a Cause will allow us to help over 30 additional families this year.”, said Robyn Wood, Owego Apalachin School Psychologist.
OA Home-School Coordinator Jennifer Smith added, “We are thankful for the donation and the additional support for the families within the OA School District”.
Cops 4 A Cause (C4C) is a 501 c (3) non-profit charity located in New York State comprised of a group of active and retired law enforcement members and supported by community members. The organization was founded in 2018 as an avenue to raise funds to give back to the communities where we live and work. As a result of our fundraising efforts, C4C can provide financial support to organizations, individuals, and their families at times when they need it most. Through positive public interactions, our goal is to improve the relationship that currently exists between law enforcement members and members of the community and to ultimately build a foundation for the growth of a stronger safer community!
In our first episode of Behind The Scenes with the JV and Varsity girls basketball teams, we take a look at some of their 3 on 3 play. Watch it here on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/A7LbZ5Co2y4
Dawson Bell brings energy and enthusiasm to everything he does, and that most prominently can be heard in his singing. Learn about his unique history of singing as he discusses what he loves about singing. Watch his Musician Profile on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/SnJ9Dz3x8Zo
Erin Green says that her lifelong love for mathematics was only equal to her love for education. That is what inspired her to go into teaching. Erin tells us what it means to educate children in her Teacher Profile on Showcase Classroom:
https://youtu.be/qxbtdtbcLaM
Varsity basketball forward Ava Brown takes time out of practice to tell us what inspired her to pick up a basketball, and what she loves about the sport. Ava answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/szgveXf86TY
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Music Department: SHREK The Musical - https://5il.co/2augd
Tioga County Veterans Gingerbread House Event - https://5il.co/2aufc
OA Ski Club: Half-Day Program - https://5il.co/268o8
OA Ski Club: Full-Day Program - https://5il.co/268ob
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
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Sophomore Taylor Signs has been around music her entire life. Taylor says that music, especially singing, has so much expressiveness and range, and that is what she loves about it. Learn more about her passion for singing in her Musician Profile on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/J4s8nF8EXss
ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity Girl’s Basketball, and his players, Madison McEvoy, Ava Brown, and Lexi Herceg made an appearance on WEBO radio, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2arhd
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
We have come to our final Behind The Scenes episode of Mrs. Melby's science class as they continue working on their fingerprint activity. Watch the video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/Ym538LgJdZY
The varsity girl's basketball team has begun their season. With a couple of games and scrimmages under their belt, they see the immense talent they will be building throughout the season. Hear more from the team in this Season Preview on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/6my6hQztgb4
In Mrs. Burrell's room, the concert choir practices their rudiments and songs. Watch this montage of Behind The Scenes on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/Fr1ueCaF_6U
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two Hour Delay schedule today, Monday, December 11, 2023.
Two-Hour Delay: Elementary starts at 10:00 am, and Middle/High School starts at 11:00 am
Bus stop arrivals will be delayed the same number of hours. During inclement weather, buses may be delayed past a typical arrival time. Download the Traversa Ride360 bus tracking app to see updated arrival times. Get more information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/transportation
OA REMINDER: In case of an unscheduled school delay, closing, or early dismissal, our goal is to notify the community efficiently and promptly. We know our decision to close schools in poor weather can be burdensome to families due to childcare and work schedules. We consider canceling school an exception and strongly emphasize keeping our schools open. Students benefit both academically and socially by being in school.
Please take a few minutes to review the school closing procedures: https://5il.co/1kpsd
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out through Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Sofia Silvanic says there is more to volleyball than most people realize. The fast-paced nature of the sport and her motivation to keep getting better make Sofia a great leader on the court. Watch her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/VNpoIH5Ybe4
About a month ago, a group of Owego Free Academy students spent the morning cleaning up the courtyard of the Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Endicott. Those students returned on Thursday, December 7th, to decorate for the holiday season. During both visits, the nursing home residents watched the courtyard transform from their windows.
WBNG News Story:
https://www.wbng.com/2023/12/07/owego-students-turn-nursing-home-into-winter-wonderland/
WIVT News Story:
https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/top-stories/ofa-students-decorate-nursing-home-for-the-holidays/
WICZ News Story:
https://www.wicz.com/story/50182536/owego-students-bring-holiday-cheer-to-absolut-center
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Vote now for the Newschannel 34 Athlete of the Week. Madison McEvoy from OFA Girls Basketball is a nominee this week. https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/vote-for-athlete-of-the-week-12-6-23/#/gallery
Vote now for the Newschannel 34 Fall Athlete MVP. Cast your vote for Erin McDonald from OFA Girl's Soccer. https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/vote-now-for-fall-athlete-mvp/
ICYMI: Coach Evans, OFA Varsity boys basketball, and his players, Ben Rollison, Riley Loomis and Talan Schumacher, made an appearance on WEBO radio, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2ahn7
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
It is starting to all come together. Watch the Color Guard as they work on their choreography on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/lJnXph48Bq8