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We sat in on a rehearsal session of OFA's MTB School Band. Take a look Behind The Scenes on Showcase Arts TV:
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Ryan Cirbus is a music teacher at OFA, and he brings his love of performing music and enthusiasm for music to his students. Learn more about Mr. Cirbus' journey to education in his Teacher Profile on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/teacher-profile-ryan-cirbus/
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The Owego Varsity Boys Bowling team is on an undefeated streak, and they credit their hard work on the lanes, team bonding, and developing younger talent to their success. Learn more in their Season Preview:
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Although the Flute was not similar to the Recorder as fifth grader Ben Lewis thought, he found a love for playing the instrument, learning new songs, and performing for his family. Watch his Musician Profile:
https://showcaseartstv.com/oes-musician-profile-ben-lewis/
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The Owego Varsity Girls bowling team has had a successful season so far, and seeing their improvement from last season motivates them to keep working hard and growing the program. Watch their Season Preview:
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OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL for Winter Recess from Friday, December 23, 2022, through January 2, 2023. We will see everyone back in school on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Have a wonderful break. Happy Holidays! #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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Varsity girls basketball point guard Maddie McEvoy tells us how she started playing basketball and how that passion has grown. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
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In this Behind The Scenes segment, we are learning about carbon cycles in Erika Kalgren's Living Environment class. Check out the full video on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/behind-the-scenes-living-environment-class/
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OACSD will hold a lifeguard certification course over the winter recess: 12/26-12/30 from 10 am to 4 pm! Anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard for the OA Community Pool should contact Kyle Lounsberry at lounsberryk@oacsd.org or Let's Talk! - www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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"It's taken me all over the country. It's a real fun experience. I think everyone should play basketball." Joe Bangel breaks down his love of Basketball for us, how he got started, and more on Showcase Sports TV:
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Students are learning about the King of Pop in Ryan Cirbus' music class. Not just his legacy as a musician but also his business savvy. We go Behind The Scenes on Showcase Classroom:
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OA REMINDER: The 2022 Holiday Kaleidoscope Concert is tonight, Monday, December 19, at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. You can enjoy the concert on our live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJuXnMfm9u4 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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Senior Abigail Boyer plays the flute and bassoon. She is a member of the school's pep band, and she loves the process of learning new music, practicing, and finally performing it in front of an audience. Learn more:
https://showcaseartstv.com/student-profile-abigail-boyer/
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OA REMINDER: The Board Of Education meeting scheduled for tonight, Monday, December 19th, has been moved to Thursday, December 22nd, to not conflict with the Kaleidoscope Concert. The next Regular BOE Meeting is Thursday, December 22nd, at 6:30 pm. #OACommunity #OAPride
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