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March 2017

Music and Art……. Inspired by Claire Boren

By: Eileen Catalano, Teacher   As a follow up to Claire Boren’s visit students reflected on the experience and used Claire’s  artistic process to inspire the creation of a work of art.  While students listened to music they took turns creating  collaborative abstract art pieces that reflects their response to Claire Boren’s visit.  The finished […]

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Count Basie Theater – Momix Opus Cactus

By: Mrs. Charla Cole, Instructional Paraprofessional/ Substitute Teacher    The students at OA enjoyed a wonderful performance at Count Basie Theater this week. Momix Opus Cactus, a company of dancer-illusionist thrilled us with a stunning show, creating images of cactuses, slithering lizards, and fire dancers. They captivated the audience with a mix of dance, acrobatics, and

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When Art Imitates Life: A Holocaust Survivor’s Story

  By: Mrs. Charla Cole, Instructional Paraprofessional/ Substitute Teacher   The students and staff Ocean Academy had the great pleasure of meeting artist and holocaust survivor, Claire Boren. During over an hour long presentation, she took us on a harrowing journey of her childhood and what it was like to survive the war in hiding. Born

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