Owego Free Academy

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

"I think winning Sectionals in eighth grade was special." Maggie Hamed on her favorite memory so far of her volleyball career. Hear more from Maggie about her love for the sport as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/yEJWHlF5CGk

Taylor Signs says the feeling she gets from singing is almost indescribable. This art form is her outlet, creative expression, and source of happiness. Learn how she got started singing and find out what she wants to accomplish as an artist in this segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/E_9dkKTiRkg

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

We are back at the pool with the varsity girl's swim team. In this Training Tip, coach Lucy Taylor breaks down the Negative Split technique. Only on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/iisom94eizQ

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

In this Behind The Scenes montage, OA theatre students perform the song When I Grow Up from Matilda. Watch on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/SJRWyJKG5mg. #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

ICYMI: Coach Taylor and his players, Joseph Palladino and Jack Buchsbaum, made the weekly appearance on WEBO radio this morning, Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/26c3i #OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride

"...I started being a manager for the team in sixth grade and kinda fell in love with it, and here I am." Jaelyn Chrysler breaks down what she loves about cross country. She also discusses her goals with the sport. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/8ZulpZPNGtM

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

With the goal of swimming in college and beyond, Sophia Lee puts in the work to be the best swimmer in the pool. Learn where her love for the sport came from and more in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/tkPjAyO6u-I

Dawson Bell loves bringing 100% energy to his creative endeavors, including singing. He loves the enthusiasm and bond he shares with his fellow singers. Dawson tells us how he first got started singing and more in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/tR0KnwAXHNs

At the summer theatre camp, Elijah Harris and Rachael Wood performed the song Falling Slowly from Once. Watch this Behind The Scenes montage on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/5IjQ2os-NW0

OFA UPDATE: School Pictures are Ready! View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login OWEGO FREE ACADEMY Event Code: FE25623 Also Needed: Lunch ID (Available on SchoolTool Parent Portal) Reach out to OFA with any questions through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk

In this Behind The Scenes episode, we are back at the summer theatre camp performance. This montage shows the performances of Kathryn Klett, Zoe Slater, and Zoe Zachery. Watch it on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/9NF0jycaI0o

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