At Ocean Academy...
the "e" in e-learning stands for ENGAGEMENT!!
We have all learned so much this month. So many new ways to learn and to grow.
OA teachers just keep expanding our horizons. Cross-curricular lessons, enrichment lessons, reading and writing for every subject area... the list just keeps growing.
We can't wait to see what is in store for us in November.
Elective Courses: There are no limits!
OA teachers guide students through the process as students chose an online elective subject that matches their interests and life goals.
Japanese Language, Science of Well Being, Culinary Arts, Sports & Society, Photography, Fundamentals of Graphic Design & Italian Chef Secrets are just some of the classes that OA students are currently enrolled in for enrichment.
Virtual Fun Day, Halloween Style
Members of all four houses competed for spooky points and boo-tiful house pride with a fun collection of online activities and competitions.
Ospreys, Sharks, Stingrays and Marlins had many choices of activities in which to participate:
Among Us, Trivia Murder Mystery, Who Stole the Pumpkin, Haunted House, TikTok, Zombies, Anagrams, Escape Rooms and Library Scavenger Hunt.
Teacher Spotlight ~ Mrs. Elizabeth Usher
Mrs. Elizabeth Usher was born and raised on the captivating island of Caye Caulker where she has now started her family. Mrs. Usher has been teaching for a little over a decade. She serves as the Belizean studies teacher, a teacher mentor, and the tutoring center coordinator at Ocean Academy.
Mrs. Elizabeth was asked some very intriguing questions and here’s what she had to say:
What was the last experience that made you a stronger person?
Mrs. Usher describes the birth of her children as life changing experiences that has made her a stronger person.
What is a cause you are passionate about and why?
Her response was truly heart warming. “I am passionate about women’s and children’s rights because I believe women and children should be safe and enjoy as many opportunities that can empower them to live a full filling life free from violence, discrimination, and inequality.”
What is your favorite quote?
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."- Eleanor Roosevelt
What is your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?
Mrs. Usher enjoys going out on their boat to enjoy the refreshing water at the reef.
If you could learn to do anything what would it be and why?
Mrs. Usher aspires to play the violin. She says “ I’ve always admired musicians who play the violin and the wonderful music it brings out!"
Mrs Usher plays a huge role at Ocean Academy, she seen as an asset and is an amazing role model for the many students like me, who look up to her. She truly sets an amazing example for all the students aspiring to be successful. We are all proud to have her as a part of the OA family!
Garifuna Settlement Day
The Garifuna people trace their ancestry to West African and indigenous Arawak people.
Around 1635, two Spanish ships carrying West Africans destined for North America, were wrecked near St. Vincent in the West Indies. Over the next 150 years the settlers began intermarrying, and the Garifuna ethnic group was formed.
In 1798 part of the population were exiled to the Island of Roatan, an island off the coast of Honduras. From Roatan, the Garifuna migrated to the mainland of Honduras and settled all along the Caribbean coast of Belize (then British Honduras), Guatemala and Nicaragua.
According to legend, the first Garifuna arrived in British Honduras on November 19, 1802. Garifuna Settlement Day marks this important day in their history in Belize.
Garifuna Settlement Day is celebrated for the entire week including parades, live music, drumming, dancing and prayers. The first landing of the Garifuna is reenacted with boats coming ashore carrying cassava sticks, plantain suckers and sugarcane representing the food the Garifuna people bought with them.
https://www.islandexpeditions.com/belize-vacations-blog/celebrating-garifuna-settlement-day-belize
OA Readers Book Club
Use this link to sign up for the OA Readers Book Club.
https://bookclubz.com/clubs/22803/join/83b7ac/
1. Create your free account
2. Click on "Books we want to read" and then "recommend a book"
3. Watch your email for more information.
Request a Book for the Library
1. Go to www.Amazon.com and search for "young adult books".
You can add words to include searches for your interests, ex. fantasy, mystery, suspense, romance, sports
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.)
Amazon Smile
You can help increase AmazonSmile donations to Friends of Ocean Academy by shopping at
Smile.Amazon.com/ch/46-3776428
(Share this link with your friends & family.)
AmazonSmile is a way for customers to support their favorite charitable organization every time they shop with Amazon.
Shoppers who start at smile.amazon.com will find the same Amazon they know and love, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the price of eligible purchases to the charity of your choice.
AmazonSmile has donated over $200 million to charities worldwide!
Contact Us
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