By: Gwen Specht/Instructional Paraprofessional On Monday, Ocean Academy enjoyed its annual trip to Old Barney. The students began the trip with a stroll down the waterfront walkway. The walkway was dotted with people out for a day of fishing. We enjoyed seeing all of the messages and initials made out of rocks on the beach. […]
By: Charla Cole/ Para Professional We are having a great Summer here at Ocean Academy’s ESY Program. This week we went on our annual trip to Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach. The students and staff split up into two groups and were led on an awesome tour to see the animals and marine life.
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Kelly Reynolds/Instructional Paraprofessional If you want to see a teenager smiling ear to ear with excitement and joy, then take them bowling at Playdrome in Toms River! Students at Ocean Academy could not stop talking about this field trip for days leading up to it. Even though our students were very well behaved on the
By: Kimmy Wada/Instructional Paraprofessional Many people enjoy going to a farm for fresh fruit but can’t stand taking a long drive to get there. If you are one of those people, you’re in luck, because U Pick Blueberry Farm in Lanoka Harbor is just a quick hop, skip, and a jump away from Ocean Academy.
By: Lynn Newman/MSW, LCSW, Clinical Coordinator This year the staff and students participated in creating a “Wreath of Gratitude.” Beginning with the “Week of Respect”, students and staff recognized observed kindness and good deeds done each and every day in our school. The observer generated a “glow report” fostering positive attention to the individual who in
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GET TO KNOW RECOVERY SERVICES AT OCEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Recovery Services* offers substance abuse programs for those individuals struggling with a substance abuse issue and possibly a co-occurring mental health disorder. We understand that each individual is unique in their treatment needs, and therefore a variety of theoretical approaches are utilized to
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By: Lynn Newman/MSW, LCSW, Clinical Coordinator As the school year winds down and comes to a close, we all look forward to being outdoors. Pool, beach, camping, vacations are just a few of the summertime events we enjoy. Here are a few easy tips to keep you safe while having fun. “Here Comes the Sun”…Apply SPF
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By: Krystal/Student & Mr. Goldberg/History On June 22nd a group of OA students enjoyed a day out as a reward for excellence in Physical Education. There was fun to be had all around. Students and staff participated in full court basketball games and some competitive games of Kan-Jam: The Ultimate Disc Game. Many Kans were Jammed,
By: Kathleen Caffee/Science Teacher Biology students had an opportunity to dissect frogs at the end of the school year. They had a great time learning some anatomical terms and were able to utilize a dissecting kit, some of them for the first time. Their natural curiosity got the better of them and they attempted to
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By: Krystal/Student Ocean Academy turned into a battlefield of sorts for field day events. Support and laughter filled the battlefield even though we were on opposite teams. Jokes were made as we shot baskets and we began to build trust in one another. Teams put sweat and hard work into each game. We gained confidence
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