By: Kara Armellino/Instructional Paraprofessional When learning about Art History’s most famous works of art, several masterworks immediately come to mind. Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and Monet’s Water Lily Pond are just some of these renowned works. However, one painting in particular is equally recognized but not as easily understood. It was […]
By Rob Austin LCSW & Sarah Ocean Academy had the pleasure of participating in Ocean County’s Mental Health Awareness program held at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. This special program is dedicated to highlight the many activities our community has cultivated in an effort to reduce stigma and increase awareness surrounding
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By: Scott Corbett/Principal Our mission at Ocean Academy is to foster a collaborative environment and develop active and creative minds. We utilize the arts as a primary tool to accomplish our goals. The movement started four years ago when local artist from the Ocean County Artist Guild began using our hallways as gallery space. Community
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By: Gwen Specht/ Instructional Paraprofessional On Friday, April 27th, Ocean Academy hosted a Twins Day. All staff and students were invited to find a partner and dress as twins. It was a nice way to rally school spirit and promote a fun school atmosphere. Among the participants were a set of pregnant triplets, a
By: Charla Cole/Instructional Paraprofessional “A Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare, is a tale about two sets of identical twins who were accidentally separated at birth. During our most recent visit Algonquin theater, the students got to see a live performance of the play, which proved to be very funny and entertaining. The setting of
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By: Mr. Hayden/Art Teacher What would Batman be without Joker? Harry Potter without Voldemort? Optimus Prime without Megatron? Stone Cold without The Rock? Great stories are driven by conflict, and great conflict is developed with the help of a dastardly villain. Villains exemplify the worst within all of us. Greed, Rage, pride and envy
By Kimmy Wada, Instructional Paraprofessional April showers bring May flowers – and awareness about autism! April is Autism Awareness Month. To show their support, Room 1 has created a bulletin board featuring an Autism Tree, encouraging Ocean Academy staff and students to “grow their awareness.” Sixth grade student, Cody, went around the school to get everyone
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By: David Laudien/Student and Mr. T.J. Casey/Instructional Paraprofessional Did you know this is the 79th running year of the NCAA Men’s Division 1 basketball tournament? For sports fans, March Madness in one of the most exciting times of the year. Buzzer beaters, overtimes and upsets are all part of this action-packed month! Every year, 68
By: Mrs. Gwen Specht /Instructional Paraprofessional On Thursday, Ocean Academy participated in National Coffee Day. Staff members took groups of students to the nearby Wawa to sample the different varieties of coffee and hot drinks. On this day each year Wawa gives away a free 16 oz. cup of coffee. There were many other customers
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By: Drennan Hayden/Art Teacher In order to commemorate Women’s History Month (March) the students all chose an influential woman to illustrate. Student selection included Amelia Earhart, Ronda Rousey, The Queen of England, Rosa parks and many more. The illustrations were posted to the bulletin board with a large painting of Rosie the Riveter as the
