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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:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-boys-bowling-season-preview/ #OAPride
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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:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-girls-bowling-season-preview/ #OAPride
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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:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-madison-mcevoy/ @OAGirlsBball l @OFAAthletics1 l #OAPride
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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:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-joe-bangle/ #OAPride
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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:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/behind-the-scenes-music-class/ @CirbusMr l @OaBoosters l #OAPride
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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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Owen Bronk says one of his favorite basketball memories was last year when he and several other JV players were called up to Varsity. He tells us what basketball means to him and more on 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-owen-bronk/
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Good Morning OA School Community, Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will be CLOSED today, Dec 16, 2022. Thank you.
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Living environment teacher Erika Kalgren brings enthusiasm and fun to her class, and she hopes passion for science and learning is something her students keep with them long after they leave her room. Showcase Classroom: https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-erika-kalgren/
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Due to the anticipated winter weather, the Owego Apalachin Central School District will have an Early Dismissal today, Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Owego Elementary School and Apalachin Elementary School will dismiss students at 11:00 A.M.
Owego Apalachin Middle School and Owego Free Academy will dismiss students at 12:15 P.M.
There will be NO After-School Activities, which include the Elementary After-School Programs at OES, AES, and the Tioga County Boys & Girls Club.
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Calm Before The Storm? As we watch the weather, please take a few minutes to review the school closing procedures: https://5il.co/1kpsd.
If you have questions, please reach out through Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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Lillian Hollenbeck is grateful to share the joy of music with others. The clarinet player says expressing herself and connecting with others through music is what she loves the most. Watch her Musician Profile:
https://showcaseartstv.com/musician-profile-lillian-hollenbeck/
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"Basketball is perfect. It's non-stop action. Always trying to get the ball....kinda chaotic, but in a good way." Varsity basketball player Taylor Dalton gives us insight into her love for basketball on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-taylor-dalton/
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Drew Tavelli loves the variety in Basketball. If you're not hitting threes, you can go to the basket. There's always something to contribute. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-drew-tavelli/ @OFAAthletics1 l #OAPride
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Second-year Living environment teacher Erika Kalgren loves showing her students how we all impact our environment. We sit down with her and learn about her journey to education. Watch her Teacher Profile:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/teacher-profile-erika-kalgren/ #OAisYOU