{"id":92145,"date":"2022-09-14T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=92145"},"modified":"2022-09-15T07:04:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T11:04:00","slug":"its-back-to-school-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2022\/09\/14\/its-back-to-school-time\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s back to school time!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Students in the OA School District returned to school on Wednesday, Sept. 7.<\/p>\n

Although it was a rainy morning, Owego Elementary students still flashed their bright smiles, and a few even skipped their way into the front entrance. A \u201cWelcome Back 2 School\u201d sign welcomed students and families as they approached the entrance to the school.<\/p>\n

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Owego Elementary School welcomed students back to school on Sept. 7. This cheerful sign, pictured, welcomed students and families as they arrived on the first day. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

School administrators and elementary staff members who had umbrellas ready in hand greeted students. There were plenty of hugs by parents dropping off their children, and several last-minute first-day-of-school photos.<\/p>\n

OA Schools Superintendent, Corey Green, shared a welcome message on the oacsd.org<\/a> website. He remarked, in part, \u201cWe want to get back to having fun in our classrooms because we know the last couple of years have been a little more difficult. We look forward to this normal school year,\u201d adding, \u201cThe staff and I talked about innovation, engaging with students and collaboration, but most importantly, having fun while learning.\u201d<\/p>\n

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From left, Carson Schofield and Madison Bricker arrive for their first day of school on Sept. 7 at Owego Elementary. Carson was ready for Kindergarten, and Madison started third grade. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Luke McEvoy, OA Schools Public Relations coordinator, shared that the district encourages all families and community members to download the district mobile app on their devices to receive news, alerts, and upcoming event information. In addition, individuals can reach out using Let\u2019s Talk!, which can be found on the App and oacsd.org<\/a>. Let\u2019s Talk! is a communication tool that provides a way to directly contact the appropriate district personnel that will be best suited to answer questions.<\/p>\n

Another App, the My Stop App, implemented in 2021, has received favorable feedback, McEvoy said, and according to the OA Schools transportation department. <\/p>\n

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Staff members escort and welcome students back to school at Owego Elementary on Sept. 7. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

McEvoy also shared that a shortage of bus drivers remains within the district. An increase in the number of students riding this year, combined with fewer drivers, has impacted the length of routes; however, McEvoy said that the transportation department has done a wonderful job covering with an undersized staff. Anyone interested in joining the transportation team should apply at oacsd.org<\/a> or call the bus garage for information at (607) 687-7305.<\/p>\n

Over at Apalachin Elementary, a significant change was made. The parking lot, bus loop and parent loop were redesigned to provide a more efficient drop-off and pick-up process. The pavement work, McEvoy said, is part of the 2018-2022 capital project where upgrades were made to OFA and AES. Final aspects of this project should be completed in the next several months.<\/p>\n

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Staff members escort and welcome students back to school at Owego Elementary on Sept. 7. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Regarding student safety, Owego Mayor Mike Baratta extends a thank you to the school board and superintendent for working with the Village to keep children safe.<\/p>\n

Baratta remarked, \u201cThere will be one full-time OPD officer in each school this year, keeping our most valuable safe, our children! I am happy to have worked with the school board and the chief on this matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Students arrive for the first day of school on Sept. 7 at Owego Elementary. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Another aspect of safety, drivers are reminded that Back to School also means a return to heightened awareness of school buses on the roads, and drivers should think about building more travel time into their daily routines. New York State traffic law states that traffic from either direction approaching a stopped school bus with flashing lights and extended-arm stop signs must stop before reaching the bus.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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Some happy skipping in the rain on the first day of school at Owego Elementary on Sept. 7. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Smiles, handholding, and a little rain on the first day of school at Owego Elementary on Sept. 7. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Students arrive at Owego Elementary on Sept. 7 for the first day of the new school year. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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OA Schools welcome back students on Sept. 7. Pictured are High School and Middle School students departing a bus for their first day back to school. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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School administration, staff members and safety personnel welcome students back to OAMS and OFA on Sept. 7. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Apalachin Elementary Principal Thomas Beatty and school staff escort students to their buses at the end of their first day of school, Sept. 7. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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An Apalachin Elementary school teacher bids farewell to her students after the first day of school on Sept. 7. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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