Owego Apalachin Central School District

Mrs. Melby's science class is starting a fingerprint activity to determine the differences and nuances of each of our fingerprints. Watch the Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/B0Y-PnxXWGQ

Congratulations to Owego Free Academy wrestler, RaeAnn Craft, ranked #19 nationally in her weight class: https://www.themat.com/news/2023/november/28/national-girls-high-school-rankings-for-november-2023-released-with-three-new-no-1-athletes-recognized?fbclid=IwAR1R-e7w-WvohYH4w-NqqTNwyZpXH2uAMKR0M7ERyiJFEY6pOILob8aCTtM #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Ninth grader Cecilia Clair has made quite a splash already on the varsity swim team. Cecilia tells us what it's like to be successful in this sport and what it means to her. Learn more in her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/H8kXXBiucKE

Logan Georgia began playing volleyball because of a friend. That quickly turned into a love that she has grown ever since. Her talent on the court is matched only by her drive to play her best and be the best teammate she can be. Learn more about her in her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/6lPiTi3g-d4

For Sullivan O'Donnell, cross country and running are lifelong pursuits. The feeling he gets from running is incomparable to anything else. He breaks down what it is about cross country he loves so much in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/pV8F0Woka4U

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In our second Behind The Scenes video of the Color Guard, watch the team work on their choreography on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/lCCXpSrHcZA

Owego Free Academy Girl’s and Boy’s Basketball programs will host the 3rd Annual Charlie Sibley Memorial Tournament, Friday, December 1st through Sunday, December 3rd. Luke McEvoy, OFA Girl’s Varsity Coach, and Tom Bronk, OFA Boy’s Modified Coach, and CSM Tournament director, joined Matt Lewis on the WEBO Morning Show to discuss the event. Listen here: https://5il.co/29vkf. View the tournament program online here: https://5il.co/29uhj. Girl’s Games Bracket: https://5il.co/29vkq. Boy’s Games Bracket: https://5il.co/29vkp. Come out and watch some great basketball games during the 3rd Annual Charlie Sibley Memorial Tournament. All games will also be streamed live on the district YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD Don't miss out on Fan Jam tonight, Thursday, November 30th, at 7:00 pm in the OFA Gym. #KeepTheBallBouncing #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA Reminder: Important Upcoming Half-Day Dates For OES and AES Half-Day Parent Teacher Conferences for OES and AES Friday, December 1st Friday, December 8th Friday, December 15th OES and AES will dismiss students at 11:00 am on these half days. OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule. After-School Program: The OA after-school program still runs on half days. The program will begin at dismissal and end at its regular time of 5:00 pm. If transportation needs or pick-up plans change for you on these days, please let the transportation department and school coordinator know. Transportation- Fainm@oacsd.org AES- RhoneM@oacsd.org OES - WooleverG@oacsd.org Boys and Girls Club After-School Program: The B&G Club will NOT be open on half days. If your child is in this program please make alternative arrangements for these days. Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd Printer calendars are available in each building’s main office, or a PDF version can be found on our website 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/lets-talk #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Broome-Tioga BOCES is conducting a public vote seeking approval to update building infrastructure and construct additional space for student programs and operations. The vote is today, Wednesday, November 29th from 12p-8p. View the presentation from the Board Meeting here: https://5il.co/29rxp. For more information, please visit: https://www.btboces.org/BOCESCapitalProject2023.aspx

Now, Mrs. Melby's class is learning about the epidermis layer of our skin. In this Behind The Scenes video, hear what defines this system on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/gDJGDFRcOMQ

Mrs. Halstead's class enjoyed some time in the OES library this morning. A great day to grab a new book to read. #OESRiverHawks #sOArTogether

April Czekela was so excited when she was finally able to join the Color Guard. She tells us what it is that she loves about the group and more. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/p02ka83_Xx8

Due to the first snowfall of the school year, those using school transportation should be patient and expect delays in pickup times this morning, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Bus times can be monitored using the TraversaRide360 App. Thank you to our road crews and bus drivers for ensuring a safe ride to and from school. Thank you for your patience and understanding. #OACommunity

In Mrs. Melby's science classroom, we continue our lessons on the largest organ: the skin. This Behind The Scenes video is about the Papillary system on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/zSk59XEbQnI

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.

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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. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

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 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition