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Damien Allen is with us on the lanes to give us his picks for team notables including, funniest, best hook, most energy, and more. He is our Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/9-eBu2xWnwE
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Slade Kiczek is a bass player in the AES Rock Band. Slade tells us about his inspiration to play, what he loves about music, and more in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/zuDjaCdyfGU
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Christina Bangel spent thirty years teaching at Owego and has come back from retirement because education and connecting with students mean the world to her. Learn more about her journey through education in this Teacher Profile on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/Q3uSauhWVnU
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Congratulations to Owego Free Academy Senior Riley Loomis on being named WBNG 12 Sports Athlete of the Week. https://www.wbng.com/2024/01/26/riley-loomis-12-sports-athlete-week/ #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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ICYMI: Coach Evans, OFA Varsity boys basketball, and his player, Kameron Wicklund, made an appearance on WEBO radio on Friday, January 26, 2024. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2djv3
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Students in AmandaShoemaker's music class begin their day with a welcoming song and a breakdown of the class agenda. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/gGUavsakDPk
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River Hawks Apparel is NOW available. We are excited to work with All Star Sports of Owego, a wonderful family-owned local business, to provide new gear for those interested.
The online stores listed below are broken up to offer choices of logos based on the different buildings, the district, and a generic River Hawks Athletics store.
The current stores will be open through January 31st. Items do not ship until the store closes. ALL items will be shipped directly to the customer, approximately 3-weeks after the store closes.
We plan to re-open the stores monthly, for the next few months. Current products are based on popular items. We may add or change items month to month. If you would like to suggest certain items, brands, or products for us to consider adding, feel free to contact us.
Please note that the item prices are as low as possible; there is no fundraiser associated with the stores.
OA School District Store: https://oaschool.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Owego Free Academy Store: https://ofariverhawks.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Owego Apalachin Middle School Store: https://oamiddleschool.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Owego Elementary School Store: https://owegoelementary.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Apalachin Elementary School Store: https://apalachinelem.itemorder.com/shop/home/
River Hawks Athletics Store: https://oaathletics.itemorder.com/shop/home/
These stores will close on January 31st to begin processing.
Go, River Hawks!
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January 25, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Registrations for the 2024-2025 school year are now being accepted for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for families who reside in the district. A registration form and health certificate can be obtained at the OA website: https://www.oacsd.org/o/oe/page/upk-k-registration
Packets can also be obtained at Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin, or Owego Elementary School, 2 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.
To be eligible for the program, children must live in the district and turn 4 on or before 12/1/24. Please note that a child may not ride the bus until their 4th birthday. Once a child reaches age 4, the district may be able to provide transportation both ways for full-day sessions. A child who will be 5 by 12/1/24 is not eligible for the program even if the parent chooses not to send the child to kindergarten. Please note that if a child has a significant toileting issue, he/she may not qualify for the program.
UPK sessions are:
Apalachin Elementary – full-day program
Owego Elementary – full-day program
The grant that funds this program stipulates that a child in the UPK program must attend the school that serves their residence.
If you are interested in your child being considered for this program, please complete the registration form and required documentation and return it to the building your child will attend.
In addition to the registration form, the following is required:
Copy of the child’s birth certificate
Two forms of proof of residency
Health certificate signed by your child’s physician.
Immunization record (polio, measles, diphtheria, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B)
You may also complete a UPK registration form at Apalachin Elementary School and Owego Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year on February 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2024 at kindergarten registration.
Due to limited openings, it may be necessary to randomly select which students will be able to attend the program. Registrations will be accepted in the buildings until 9:00 AM on 3/28/24, at which time a random selection will be held at the district office if needed.
If your location or session fills up, you will have the opportunity to choose from other available sessions, if applicable. After all slots are filled, those not selected will be put on a waiting list by the date of receipt of a completed registration. If you have any questions regarding UPK, please contact me at 687-7307 x7041.
Sincerely,
Jill Bennedum
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Freshman Evan O'Hara has already made a huge impact on the varsity bowling team. His love for the game and his long history with it are part of that impact. Learn more about Evan and his history with bowling in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/aseIUn5nD-M
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ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity Girl’s Basketball, made a solo appearance on WEBO radio on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2dell
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Varsity basketball player Lexi Herceg gives us her picks for some team notables, including who is the best dancer! Find out who it is in Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/b9lSpJjTfNQ
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The OA Robotics team traveled to Haverling HS in Bath to compete in the GST BOCES Vex Robotics Competition. The Owego team took first place in all four team events, was the overall Champion, and won the GOAT of Innovation Award. John Heath, Robotics Teacher, stated, “We brought 27 students to the competition, and it made me extremely proud to see all of their hard work, persistence, and innovation pay off when it mattered.” The Robotics team travels to SUNY Broome in April for their next competition. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OASTEAM #OAPride #OATradition
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OES REMINDER: The Owego Elementary School 4th-grade winter concert is tonight, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the OES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/omgZJPXUjhg?feature=share
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Sonny Petro was always intrigued by beats in music, and that fascination manifested in his producing, which has given him a creative outlet and passion that has made him one of the most unique students in the music production class. Learn more about Sonny, his producing style, and his goals as a producer in this Musician Profile on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/ZAAHXWyFXBs
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