Volume 1, Issue 3
Preserving Our Heritage. Creating Our Future.

Yay!! Online orientation sessions are completed, pe shirts and paperwork have been delivered and we are anxious to get "back to class" on Monday 5 October!!

Students, your contracts and ID photos should be turned in to Ms. Reyes or to your homeroom teachers.

Check your email for the invite to your virtual classes.

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Mr. Zane Zuniga, mathematics teacher

from Santa Elena Town, Cayo District

Leader for House Shark, Assistant Coach for Basketball Male

What makes OA Special?

There are many reasons that I believe OA is special, however I will highlight the main success of the school; our leader of Ocean Academy, Mrs. Heidi Curry. She has proven to be a visionary, her foremost thought is always about what is next for our high school and the direction we must go to ensure and provide quality education with the resources that are available. Mrs. Curry's decision making skills are excellent, she draws from what is happening around the world to support her claims and includes her team for any decision making. Her ability to delegate and communicate among the team is very efficient, facilitating teamwork and building trust.

What is a cause you are passionate about and why?

A cause that I am most passionate about is the sustainability and protection of Belize's natural resources. As a former Manager of a Marine Reserve and a Natural Monument, I have experienced first hand the provision and protection of Belize's resources and the ecosystems. As a former graduate of the Bachelor Degree Program in Natural Resource Management at University of Belize, I have extensive knowledge in the theoretical perspective and claims of the protection of our environment. Do you ever tell yourself, I want for my grandkids to know about and enjoy the delicious seafood such as conch, lobster and fishes. We must play our part in protecting and maintaining these resources for years to come as it supports the livelihoods of many individuals in Belize and boosts our economy as well. I have always been an advocate for the protection of the environment and I will surely do my best to convince and persuade others to do the same.

Watch your email and homeroom announcements for information on OA Student Government.

Here are your current SG officers.

President - Joshuan

1st Vice President - Jaime

2nd Vice President - currently vacant

Secretary - Janellie
Assistant Secretary - Camilla

Treasurer - Helen

New Class Representatives and Prefects will be elected or selected this month.

The OA Library will be facilitating the Book Club this year. All students and teachers are welcome to participate.
Please email Ms. Penny to indicate your interest in joining book club and to suggest a book or an author for our first read.

Here is the link to the OA Library Google Site. Check out some of the books that are available online or in the OA Library.

Help us to stock the OA Library with books that YOU would like to read.

1. Go to www.Amazon.com and search for "young adult books".

You can add key words to include searches for your interests, ex. animals, diving, fantasy, mystery, suspense, romance, sports, etc.

2. Click on a book and read the description.

3. Continue until you find a book you would like to read.

4. When you have found a book, enter the information about the book you chose in this form.

(You must be logged into your OA account to access this form.)

Book Choice Form

And don't forget to follow the OAHS Library on Facebook & Instagram.
https://www.facebook.com/oahslibrary

https://www.instagram.com/oahs_library/

On November 2, many countries in Central America celebrate “All Souls’ Day” or “Day of the Dead”. This day is a remembrance of the dearly departed with prayers and feasting on the first anniversary of the death, and then every November on the “Day of the Dead”.
In Belize, however, the Halloween tradition shadows North American’s Halloween with celebrations, festivities, extravagant and scary costumes, and of course trick-or-treating.
Island children, adults, and tourists all love to dress up and hit the streets in search of treats and to have some haunted island fun. There are ghosts, scary clowns, headless horsemen, witches, dead brides, zombies and vampires drifting around. Many restaurants host costume contests and have live entertainment. Some ghouls even dress up their pets!
https://www.grandbaymen.com/blog/halloween-in-belize

The committee for Student Activities is hard at work, planning our first House Competition of the year.

Who will win the first competition?
Will it be Sharks? Osprey? Marlins? or Stingrays?

Watch your email and homeroom announcements for more information.

The devices from the Government of Belize have need delayed.
We are diligently working to secure a device and internet for every OA student.

Please be sure that Mrs. Zaiden knows if you are in need of assistance.

Are you in need of a financial sponsor for this school year to help with your school fees?
Please message Ms. Penny for an application.

Several students have already applied. We will have your information prepared soon.

The Little by Little Fundraising Campaign on GlobalGiving was a great success.
THANK YOU to all who donated, shared, liked and helped to spread the word about Ocean Academy.

Your donations are directly helping students who are in need of financial assistance to continue their high school education.

Joni Miller, Dane Dingerson, Heidi Curry

Email: admin@oaseatide.com
Website: OceanAcademy.education/
Location: 1 Ocean Academy Drive, Caye Caulker, Belize
Phone: +501-226-0321
Facebook: Facebook.com/CayeCaulkerHighSchool
Twitter: @OceanAcademyHS