Owego Free Academy

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for their dedication to providing an excellent education for our students every day. Your impact is felt beyond the classroom. Thank you! We ❤️our OA teachers. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #sOArTogether #OARiverHawks

Sports management students are looking at examples of athlete scouting reports, getting ready to create their own. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/yQ7U08ZI7tk

"There's a big variety on our team... a lot of people possess many skills." Lacrosse goalie Shannon Maslin breaks down team notables as she is our Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/j38Oeu0GlNQ

We are back at the kit with Vincent Kneller enjoying more of his practicing. Check out part two of him shredding on the drums in this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/X50f0Zpe0Xk

After learning about conduction, Hannah Kelley's science students move on to the next aspect of heat transfer: Convection. Learn more on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/69g-4QCSrkM

Talan Schumacher breaks down some of the notable players on the baseball diamond. From the best cutoff to the best stance, and even the best hair. Find out who he chooses in this week's Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/C1JXopyydOM

OFA REMINDER: The OFA Spring Band Concert and Senior Recognition Ceremony is tonight, Monday, April 29th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN-bUNzy-dk #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

Trumpeter Aubrey Ellis tells us her picks for some of the music department's best' including playing style, versatility, and humor. Aubrey is our Student Correspondent on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/uoKGRAz3PBY

"...I feel like my character has improved. I'm more helpful...I can just be a better role model for them." Bella Silvestri is one of the veteran players on the varsity lacrosse team, and she takes that responsibility seriously. Learn more about Bella's lacrosse career in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/ybF4RljOq0w

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. SUNY Broome Spring Open House: 4/27/24 - https://5il.co/2jw76 41st Annual Children’s Fair: 4/28/28 - https://5il.co/2jw8s SUNY Broome Summer STEM Youth (9th-10th Grade) Programs - https://5il.co/2jw68 OA Green Team Textile Collection: 5/4/24 - https://5il.co/2h9cm Tioga Opportunities Fatherhood Group - https://5il.co/2jw6p Find more Community Fliers 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 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA School Community, It's that time of year when we are ready to share the final day of school for OA students. We have only used one inclement weather emergency day, and as long as we do not need to use any more emergency days, the last day of instruction for students will be: Thursday, June 13th – Last day of school for OFA 9th-12th students Tuesday, June 18th – Last day of school for PK-8th students Important End-Of-Year Dates Monday, May 6th - School Budget and Capital Project Information Session at AES at 6 pm Monday, May 13th - School Budget Public Hearing and Capital Project Information Session at the Board of Education Room, OA District Office at 6 pm Tuesday, May 21st - School Budget Vote, Capital Project Vote, and Board of Education Elections at AES and OAMS from Noon to 8 pm May 24th and May 27th - No School for Memorial Day Tuesday, June 4th – Algebra Regents/Local Testing Day – No school for OFA students except for those students taking exams. See the letter from Principal Schofield (https://5il.co/2jr4j) for more information about this day and other upcoming Regents testing days. Friday, June 7th - OES/AES 5th Grade Mixer at Greenwood and OFA Prom Thursday, June 13th - Senior Clap out through the halls of OES, AES and OAMS Friday, June 14th - AES Field Day and OAMS 8th Grade Dinner/Dance June 14th – June 26 Regents Exams Monday, June 17th - OES Field Day, OES 5th Grade Clap-Out, and OES 5th Grade Moving Up Tuesday, June 18th - AES 5th Grade Moving Up and OAMS 8th Grade Moving Up Wednesday, June 19th – Juneteenth Holiday, no exams for high school students and no school for all staff Thursday, June 27th - OFA Senior Car Parade (AES to OFA at 6 pm) Friday, June 28th - OFA Graduation at 7 pm (Rain or Shine) Summer Enrichment Information 5 weeks of camps from July 8th - August 9th. Registration information will be shared in the coming weeks. Learn more about the new look of our summer enrichment programs here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/enrichment Please reach out through Let’s Talk! with any questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Back in Hannah Kelley's science class. As their lesson on energy, particularly heat continues, they are learning about the process of conduction. Learn more on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/1LdRJHwNat8

Learn how Vincent Kneller started playing drums, how he has progressed as a musician and more in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/LEvEH2Mlf_Q

SUNY Broome hosted high school counselors from across the region to keep their districts up to date about new programming at the college. Career Counselor with the Owego Apalachin Central School District, Tom Westcott says, “It is important that counselors are uniquely aware of what’s going on in our community, and in an effort to have our students stay in our community, and become contributing members of our county. And so, SUNY Broome plays a huge role in that. Having counselors up to date with everything new that’s going on in SUNY Broome is incredibly important.” https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/top-stories/suny-broomes-breakfast-for-regional-high-school-counselors/

"...when you're on the field it's a lot of thinking, a lot of knowing what to do every second." Conlan Taylor breaks down the nuances of baseball that most people don't realize. Learn more about Conlan and his career in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/cUwHTwIPl4I

Alessio DeMichele talks about engaging with students through interactive games. How friendly competition encourages enthusiastic learning, with the game Kahoot as a prime example. Learn more on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/j5ecLtkPYSA

In this Musician Profile, we are at the drum kit with percussionist Vincent Kneller. He always wanted to play the drums and when he finally was able to, his love and talent grew incredibly. Vincent loves everything about the drums, and what they give back to him. Learn more on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/79YtwS70GsY

Varsity baseball catcher Ben Rollison talks to us about the inspiration behind his decision to start playing baseball. He also tells us about his athletic progress and goals. Ben answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/AA7YjwhqTiI

OFA Sports Management students are breaking down scouting reports in part three of Behind The Scenes on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/Zcp35m2NRd0

OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, April 22nd, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/OV4AOa8Qozc?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. Looking ahead: Budget Information Session: Monday, May 6th | 6:00 pm - Apalachin Elementary School Budget Public Hearing: Monday, May 13th | 6:00 pm - Board of Education Room Regular Meeting: Monday, May 13th | 6:30 PM (or immediately following Budget Hearing) School Budget Vote, Board of Education Election, and Capital Project Vote: Tuesday, May 21st | Noon to 8:00 PM (Apalachin Elementary School and Owego Apalachin Middle School)