Owego Apalachin Central School District

OFA REMINDER: 9th-Grade Orientation - Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30 pm 9th-Grade Families, This is just a reminder that OFA 9th-Grade Orientation is coming up on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, starting at 6:30 pm in the OFA cafeteria. Get more information, including the agenda for the night here: https://5il.co/21wnt We look forward to seeing everyone. Please contact OFA with any questions through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk

The Owego Apalachin Central School District Food Service Program is pleased to announce that all district schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) grant program during the 2023-2024 school year. Beginning the first day of school (September 7, 2023), EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN THE DISTRICT will receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day regardless of the family’s household income. Students can purchase additional items. Families can add funds to their “EZSchoolPay” account by cash or check in any dollar amount with the Food Service Staff (please make checks payable to Owego Apalachin Central School District) or by using the EZSchoolPay Web site or App. *The website/app does charge a service fee for credit card payments. As part of the program, families are asked to complete a CEP Household Income Eligibility Form, which can be found online. This is not mandatory, however, completion of this form (https://5il.co/205zg) will help the District maximize the amount of state and federal aid that it receives, thereby maximizing resources available to students. It also could qualify some students for additional services, such as discounted or free college courses and college applications at the high school level. Menus can be found on our website and OA app under dining and on the RockOn Cafe Food & Nutrition page here: https://www.rockoncafe.org/owego-apalachin_home.aspx CEP program Information: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/community-eligibility-provision For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Food Service Department at (607) 687-7301 ext. 1041 or by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.

Building Trades Summer Enrichment student workers have been busy at the Liberty Street house. This week they began the task of reframing the front entrance and mudroom. #OACommunity #OAPride

OA Reminder: There is a Board of Education meeting on Monday, August 7th, at 6:00 pm in the BOE room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. This will now be a 'Regular Meeting,' and Board President Gene Cvik will be attending the August 7th meeting via video conferencing from 687 Wild Cherry Court, Corolla, NC. Videoconferencing will be used for the meeting at both 5 Sheldon Guile Blvd and 687 Wild Cherry Court, Corolla, NC. Public attendance may be at either location. Meeting information can be found on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/board-of-education Please contact us through Let's Talk! with any questions or comments - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Congratulations to OFA Varsity Softball Coach Elise Fortier on her selection to the Fordham Athletic Hall of Fame! Read more about her Hall of Fame selection and career at Fordham here: https://fordhamsports.com/news/2023/8/3/softballs-elise-fortier-to-be-inducted-into-athletic-hall-of-fame.aspx #OAPride #OAisYOU

OA REMINDER: If your child is eligible for Kindergarten (his/her birthday falls ON or BEFORE 12/1/2018) for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, you must register your child with your school building, either Owego Elementary School or Apalachin Elementary School, as soon as possible. Registration forms, the health certificate, and other information can be obtained from the following sources: OACSD website - https://www.oacsd.org/o/oe/page/upk-k-registration Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin Owego Elementary School, 2 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego Children who will be five years old on or before 12/1/23 are eligible to enter Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. All registered children get screened in speech, language, vision, hearing, fine motor, and gross motor skills. This screening is required by the New York State Department of Education and will help us identify your child's particular needs. In addition to the registration form, you will need: a copy of the child’s birth certificate, immunization record (polio, measles, diphtheria, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B), two forms of proof of residency, and the health certificate signed by your child’s physician. Registration before the beginning of school is essential, as it enables the school to estimate the time needed for school readiness screening, classes, and transportation needs. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for school visitation before the opening session in the fall. If you have questions regarding Registration, please contact your child’s building directly or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.

OA Youth Field Hockey is accepting registration for the upcoming season for students in K-6th grade. Get more information here: https://5il.co/209jv. Register online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2zfQkbv6lsA1cjVceGkvOtjyRbe_bXSERQApSNoDfFyJClg/viewform?pli=1

OA Update: TCC, one of Verizon Wireless's largest retailers, is hosting its 11th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. This event is Sunday, July 30th at 1 pm (while supplies last) at their store at 941 State Route 17C Ste 3, Owego. Each backpack they give away comes with school supplies and any extras donated by local partners to help kids start their school year prepared and enthusiastic. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Our OA Kid News Summer Enrichment Camp had a great time visiting WICZ-TV Fox 40. Thanks to the great staff at Fox 40 for showing them around: https://www.wicz.com/story/49231464/oa-kids-camp-takes-over-fox-40-studios-on-friday-afternoon #OASummerEnrichment23 #OACommunity #OAPride

OA Update: FALL Sports Registration Dates - All Varsity/JV Sports: 7/24/2023 (NOW OPEN) All Modified Sports: 8/10/2023 Registration for Modified Football and Modified XC 8/1/2023 Register on FamilyID here: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district Official Fall 2023 Season Start Dates: All Varsity/JV Sports: 8/21/2023 Modified Football and XC: 8/28/2023 All Modified Sports: 9/7/2023 Summer August Sports Physicals: High School August 8th - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Middle School August 22nd, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM Sign up on FamilyID here: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district Please reach out using Let's Talk! with any Athletics Questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk

Happy to have WBNG-TV 'Around The Tiers' stop by the “Leadership GOATs Summer Enrichment Program.” Such a great partnership with CASA Trinity. https://www.wbng.com/2023/07/13/casa-trinity-leadership-goats-summer-enrichment-camp/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA UPDATE: The OFA student mascot advisory committee has reviewed potential mascot names submitted by the school community. Following the first rebranding poll, the committee reviewed the data and information from roughly 1,000 responses. The committee has narrowed down the larger group of potential mascot names to those on the polling form below. This is not a vote that will result in a final winner. This is another opportunity for the entire school community to provide their thoughts on potential names and provide potential logo design thoughts/inspiration. If you have other questions, please contact us through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk The Google form poll requires an email to ensure that a real person is answering the questions one time only. Your email will not be viewable by any of the committee members. The Google form will be open through Sunday, August 6, 2023. Participate in the Poll by clicking here: https://forms.gle/CtCRXbBMKBqzzndf6

OA Update: The Board of Education approved the meeting dates & times for 2023-2024 on Monday, July 10th. See a PDF version here: https://5il.co/1g5nn. All meetings will now be at 6 pm (dates/times subject to change). More BOE Info here: www.oacsd.org/page/board-of-education

OA Update: From our friends at the Tioga County Boys and Girls Club. Two former Owego Free Academy basketball standouts are running two camps for any 7th-12th grader interested in improving their game. Get more details here: https://5il.co/1z8wb Contact the club with questions.

Apalachin Elementary School Battle Of The Bands 2023. The 5th-grade classes at AES went above and beyond with this year's Battle of the Bands. Enjoy the show: https://youtu.be/P8aV7tY7vBg #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA Update: FREE Breakfast & Lunch for anyone 18 & under at OES & OAMS through August 18th (see flier for times). The breakfast & lunch menus can be found in the dining section of our app/website & downloaded here: https://5il.co/1z3ln, https://5il.co/1z3ll (subject to change).

After a stellar four years at OFA, including a championship this past season, Joe Bangel will be lacing up and hitting the court for Wells College this fall. Joe is ready for the next chapter in his basketball career: https://showcasesportstv.com/nli-signing-joe-bangel/

After attending a prospect camp, Peyton Farrell knew he wanted to play baseball for Clarkson University. Peyton has always loved baseball, and being able to further his goals for Clarkson has him excited and ready to work: https://showcasesportstv.com/nli-signing-peyton-farrell/

Margaret Fain is a dispatcher and sub-driver at the OA Transportation Department. She tells us what she loves about her job and what she hopes the students and community take away from the work she and the others do: https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-margaret-fain/

"Number one in my heart, and it always will be." Nathan Armstrong signed to continue playing football at the collegiate level, for Alfred University. Watch his Signing Video on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/nli-signing-nathan-armstrong/