OCEAN DAY SCHOOL YEAR OF HEALTHY LIVING
The 2009/2010 school year will be “The Year of Healthy Living”.
New Health Program: The school has purchased a new health program for students. On Wednesdays during specials Mrs. Quinn will supervise the teaching of our new health curriculum.
Weekly: Sundae, a therapy dog, will visit the school on Fridays. Therapy dogs are trained to provide affection and comfort to people. Sundae will sit and listen while our children read to her. Sundae’s presence will encourage students to read and help our students build their reading skills and self confidence.
Getting Fit: On Mondays and Fridays students will participate in aerobic exercise for their gym period. The school has purchased child aerobics tapes which include dance aerobics, walk aerobics, and a variety of other fun exercise programs for children. School staff will also participate in the aerobic exercise program.
SEPTEMBER 2009
Jersey Shore University Medical Center: PAWSITIVE ACTION! – Dr. Bernard will present his message “Treat Yourself Right” by making smart choices about nutrition. He will talk about the food pyramid and the importance of eating the right amount.
Date: September 16 (Pre-K to 8th grade).
OCTOBER 2009
Field Trip to BounceU (Lakewood): - Studies show that physical activity inspires cognitive and creative growth in children. Students will have the opportunity to exercise and have fun on Bounce U’s unique equipment.
This field trip is sponsored by the Booth Family to celebrate Felicity’s seventh birthday.
Date: October 23 – 12:30 to 2:30 (Pre-K to 8th grade).
Pumpkin Patch Trip (DeWolf’s Farm, New Egypt) – Students will enjoy a fun filled day of outdoor activities to include pumpkin picking, a hay ride, a corn maze, and an outdoor picnic for lunch. Cost is $8.00 per student.
Date: October 29 (Pre-K to 8th grade)
NOVEMBER 2009
Anti-Smoking and Tobacco Use - Registered nurse and ODS parent, Ms. Tina Izer will talk to students about the dangers of smoking to include stained teeth, bad breath, cancer (oral and lung), heart disease and lung disease.
Date: November 13, 2009 (K to 8th Grade)
DECEMBER 2009
Living in a Healthy Environment – Peppermint Puppeteers will perform an ecology show with six stories of “Go Green”. Students will learn how to reduce waster, recycle and keep the Earth clean.
Date: December 15, 2009
FEBRUARY 2010
Dental Health Month – Students will learn the importance of good dental health with a presentation from Kids Dental Kare. Students will receive toothbrushes and instructions on the proper way to brush teeth.
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Enjoying the Arts – Mrs. Martin’s class will travel to NYC to see West Side Story (a follow up treat to having read the story). Students will enjoy a nutritious lunch (learning to eat healthy when eating out) and a relaxing afternoon at the theater.
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MARCH 2010
Unwinding after Terra Nova Testing – Standardized testing will be the week of March 8. By Friday afternoon the students need to unwind and release all their boxed up energy. Students will go to My Gym Children’s Fitness Center for an afternoon of fun and exercise.
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Coping With Stress – Massage Therapist Kathy Hager will talk to students about breathing and physical exercises, meditation, massage, and relaxation techniques that can help children reduce the stress in their busy lives.
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APRIL 2010
Field Trip to
Date: April 1, 2010
MAY 2010
Coming Soon…
OCEAN DAY SCHOOL YEAR OF CULTURAL STUDIES
The 2008/2009 school year will be “The Year of Cultural Studies”.
SEPTEMBER 2008
Date: September 30 (Pre-K to 8th grade).
OCTOBER 2008
Hispanic Heritage Month: - Fiesta Time! The students will enjoy a Mexican buffet for lunch with live Mexican music. During Spanish classes Ms. Carmelina will hold mini-fiestas with the classes to discuss the history and importance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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NOVEMBER 2008
Native American Heritage Month: – “Native Pride Dancers” will perform Native American dances, story tell, explain Native American history and teach students dances. Authentic costumes will be worn. Families are invited!
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DECEMBER 2008
Middle Eastern Cultural and Dance Awareness – Razi amara Dance Troup (dressed in traditional dance costumes) will conduct workshops on Mid-Eastern cultures and history. Children can participate in dance demonstrations. Families are invited!
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JANUARY 2009
January is National Braille Literacy Month. There will be two events to commemorate the accomplishments of Louis Braille and appreciate the challenges of being visually impaired in
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The second event, the students will learn about Louis Braille and the Braille system of reading and writing, and view Braille books. Guest speaker, Mr. John Lee. from the New Jersey Commission for the Blind will meet with students to talk about being visually impaired in
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Chinese New Year – 2009 is the Year of the Ox. The students will enjoy a Chinese buffet for lunch in a festive atmosphere. Families are invited.
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FEBRUARY 2009
Performing Arts: - Students will travel to the Strand Theater and watch the performance of “Anne Frank”.
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African-American History Month: - Students will travel to and take a guided tour of historical
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MARCH 2009
Puppeteers: Puppeteers have been part of performing art for hundreds of years. We are please to have the Peppermint Playhouse Puppeteers perform “The Quiz Show” which will combine the art form of puppeteers with educational information about our delicate environment.
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Celebration of Irish Heritage: Hosted by the Quality of Life Committee, we will have our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration filled with the fun of mischievous leprechauns, pots of gold and wearin’ of the green! Families are invited.
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APRIL 2009
National Poetry Month: Students will study famous poets and their works during the month and then try their own hands at poetry. This will be a classroom activity.
Styles of Clothing: Art Classes Club students will make their own paper clothing in the fashion/era of their choice. All students will attend a fashion show where the Art Classes Club students will model their clothing. Students will learn that clothing is very important aspect of culture.
MAY 2009
Asian Pacific American Month: In May 1990, President George H. W. Bush designated May to be Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the
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OCEAN DAY SCHOOL YEAR OF SOCIAL STUDIES
The 2007/2008 school year will be “The Year of Social Studies” to incorporate a new social studies program for the entire school.
SEPTEMBER 2007
The History of the Earth – Fossil Digging,
Point of Contact: Mr. John Morano
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Mr. Morano will do a presentation as to the fossils the students may find and how to dig for fossils. Fossils found previously at this site date back 100 million years and include fossils from the Ice Age, dinosaur remains and marine fossils to include shark teeth.
After the presentation students will go fossil digging. Mr. Morano will assist the students to identify fossils.
OCTOBER 2007
Revolutionary War: - Trip to
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Students will visit the site of one of the pivotal events of the American Revolution. They will visit the
NOVEMBER 2007
World War II – Trip to the USS New Jersey (K through 8)
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Students will visit the historic battleship the USS New Jersey on the Camden Waterfront.
DECEMBER 2007
Early American History – “Salem Justice” @ the Algonquin Theater for grades 3 – 8. An historical fiction play based on the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. When two young girls are caught in a dangerous lie, their lives change forever.
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JANUARY 2008
History of the Secret Service – Presentation by Secret Service Agent David Baker for grades K – 8. Agent Baker will show a video on the Secret Service and discuss the Secret Services’ missions of protecting the President, tracking counterfeit money and fighting terrorism.
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FEBRUARY 2008
American History (A study of the values and courage that made our nation) – “The American Spirit” @
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Ancient Civilizations – “The Mystery of King Tut” @ the Count Basie Theater for grades 1 – 8. A musical adventure that brings Egyptian history to life linking Tutankhamen and the man who made him famous in the modern world, archeologist Howard Carter.
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MARCH 2008
1939-1964 – “Double V” @
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Students will visit the
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APRIL 2008
World War II: - “My Heart in a Suitcase” @ the Algonquin Theater for grades 3 – 8. A powerful portrayal of the true story of the Kindertransport and a girl’s struggle to create meaning out of despair.
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MAY 2008
Date: May 19, 2008
OCEAN DAY SCHOOL YEAR OF SCIENCE
The 2006/2007 school year will be “The Year of Science” to incorporate a new science program for the entire school.
SEPTEMBER 2006
States of Matter: Solids, Liquids and Gases – Lighter than air technology:
Point of Contact: Mr. Ron Montgomery,
Dates: September 19 and 20, 2006
Mr. Montgomery will visit the school on
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Meteorology: Hurricanes – Dave Curren, Meteorologist for NEWS 12 NJ
Dates: Sept. 26 & 27 (two groups of 20 students)
Students will travel to the NEWS 12 NJ to see Mr. Curren prepare for the
OCTOBER 2006
Marine Environment (Clean Ocean Action’s 8th Annual Student Summit)
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Clean Ocean Action is a broad based coalition dedicated to protecting the marine environment off the NJ/NY coast. Students in grades 4 though 8 will participate in an interactive series of work stations with a variety of hands-on activities for students to learn about the environment.
Geology (
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Middle School Students – 90 Minute Presentation on Volcanoes
Elementary Students will do volcano project with Mrs. Quinn (Each class will make their own volcano) – Students will then see a 30 minute presentation on Volcanoes on the Science Bus
NOVEMBER 2006
Fire: The Science Behind Firefighting: Mr. Robert Haskins,
Mr. Haskins and a colleague will bring a fire truck, thermal imaging camera, fire fighting equipment, and protective gear to show to students. He will do a presentation on how different types of fires are fought.
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Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten @
1st through 3rd Grades @
4th through 8th Grades @ 9:30
DECEMBER 2006
Chemistry: Chemicals in our environment - Presentation by Irene Fanelli, Industrial Hygienist with Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc., Burlington, NC, on dangerous chemicals and how children can be safe. Ms. Fanelli has testified as an expert witness in numerous cases concerning environmental health and safety.
Date: December 2006
JANUARY 2007
Machinery: The students will go to Atlantic Mills, Inc. Atlantic Mills, Inc. manufactures disposable and reusable hand wipes, towels, dusting clothes and paper aprons for the food service industry. Atlantic Mills will provide a tour of their facility and give a presentation on the products it makes.
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Magic: Science of Magic – Presentation by Mad Science (K – 5) wherein the students will experience magic tricks and then will learn the secrets behind famous magic that will be recreated in the class. For grades 6 – 8, Cool Magic will do a similar presentation showing the science behind more complicated magic tricks.
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FEBRUARY 2007
Biology (Human Body) – The Biology Dept of Georgian Court University through their Service Learning Program will be doing presentations that will explain that human biological differences have a scientific basis. Given the nature of the topic, each presentation will be tailored to the specific age group it will be presented to.
Social Science – Ms. Dana Jasinski, MSW candidate at
MARCH 2007
Insects: All students will go to
Date: March 7, 2007 (arrive @ 10:00 a.m.)
APRIL 2007
Forces of Motion: Presentation by Navy Lakehurst personnel on state of the art equipment used to recover helicopters onto small naval vessels using the RAST (Recovery Assist, Secure and Traverse) System. Possible trip to RAST training facility.
Date: April 2007
MAY 2007
Air and Space: Presentation on the science of flight by Mr. William Foor, an aerospace engineer and the former Deputy Director of Support Equipment and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment for U.S. Navy. Mr. Foor will then teach the children how to build paper airplanes and there will be a paper airplane contest.
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Sixth through Eighth Grade students will participate in the
There will also be a science fair chaired by Mrs. Quinn in February 2007. Details have not been finalized. They will be finalized in December.