From singing and performing in her bedroom to the high school auditorium stage, Alanna Niles describes what she finds so fascinating about performing. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/RUGAKrkLGMc
OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, November 27, 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/-3ybhDsJY2A?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.
There is NO School for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, November 22nd through Friday, November 24th. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! We will see everyone back in school on Monday, November 27th.
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OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Transportation - Toys For Tots Collection: 11/27/23 - https://5il.co/28bkx
Kathy Hansen School Of Dance - https://5il.co/28lnv
Child Evangelism Fellowship Christmas Party: 12/2/23 - https://5il.co/29byg
OA Lacrosse Club K-6th Clinic: 12/9/23 - https://5il.co/2915t
OA Winter Dive Clinic - https://5il.co/28lfq
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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Amelia Sitar loves being on stage and having the opportunity to do something she is passionate about and talented at. It's also rewarding because she gets to meet and spend time with new people. In this segment of 4 Questions learn about Amelia's acting career on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/knrOgbUY94w
We are back in Barb Melby's science class as we learn more about the Integumentary System. Watch this Behind The Scenes video only on Showcase Classroom:
https://youtu.be/oxIRY15HPR4
OA REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA Fall Band Concert is tonight, Monday, November 20th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. Come in person or watch the live stream on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/RbtHB6qEfs4?feature=share #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
In this Behind The Scenes video, watch Sophia Lee accept the 1st place Section IV Class B medal for 100 backstroke on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/dQg1_dpF5AA
We spoke with Wyatt Arnold right after he finished his audition for Shrek. He tells us about his love for performing on stage and in bands. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/_Nfm9qoXi6I
The varsity girl's soccer team celebrates with their Section IV Class B Championship plaque. Watch the Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/5nRl3JWB6wM
Lilly Esposito tells us how she first got involved in color guard, what she loves about it, and more. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/ANmT23CF7VE
The OA Career Center held a Career Shadow Event this morning in the OFA collaboration space. The event featured area businesses willing to speak with OFA students about career opportunities and provide tours, internships, and job shadowing experiences in the future. #OACommunity
The River Hawks girls swim team had an excellent showing at Sectionals, winning several medals, including Sophia Lee winning 1st place in 100 Backstroke. Learn what this means to Sophia and the future of the program. Watch the Sectional Review on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/VKzgGHYSiUw
Math teacher Erin Greene discusses her love for education and mathematics, what makes her job rewarding, and what she hopes her students take away from her. Watch her episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/gObzWKxkQWM
As we return to school after Veterans Day weekend, take a moment to check out the NYSUT story of our food service head cook, Darin Phillips. #OAisYOU https://www.nysut.org/news/2023/november/veterans-day #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Watch some of the Color Guard choreography as they prepare for one of their final performances of the fall. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/btVtkaOm0Ew
Congratulations to Jaelyn Chrysler, who finished in 8th place at the New York State Cross Country Championships today. Jaelyn has now qualified to represent Section IV at the Federation Championship race next Saturday, November 18th, at Bowdoin Park in Wappinger Falls, NY. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OA Reminder: No School on Friday, November 10, 2023, Veterans Day observed.
Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd
A printed calendar was sent home with elementary students and available for pick up in each building's main office. A PDF version can be found here: https://5il.co/z7lv
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/let...
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Mrs. Melby demonstrates why our skin does not rip when we move. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/_oVRGxeizQk