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In New Jersey’s
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BAN ON BAGS
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E A new way of shopping dawned in New Jersey on Wednes-
W day as a ban on plastic carryout bags and foam food con-
tainers took affect, this is the culmination of a years-
long effort to cut down on all the litter that has
marred beaches, riverfronts and inland areas across
the state.

On May 4, 2022, grocery stores, food service businesses
and other retail stores in New Jersey are prohibited
from providing or selling customers single-use plastic
carryout bags. Also, grocery stores larger than 2,500
square feet will not be able to provide or sell
single-use paper carryout bags and will only be able to
provide or sell reusable carryout bags.

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Fish Can Do Math

Humans aren’t the only ones that have to go to math class everyday. It was just discov-
ered that fish can do basic math! According to previous studies, fish are quick learners
and can retain information very well. Fish can even tell who their owner is from a
group of humans.
The study started out with scientists showing two images to the fish. There were 4 blue
squares and 4 yellow squares. The two images the fish saw were 3 blue squares and 5
blue squares. Only if the fish swam to the 5 blue squares would the fish receive a re-
ward. The next set of images they were shown was 3 yellow squares and 5 yellow
squares. Yet again, only if the fish swam to the 3 yellow squares would the fish receive a
food pellet. This helped the fish understand, after trial and error, that when one square
was subtracted it meant yellow and when one square was added it meant blue. Once the
fish were able to understand this they were easily able to receive their reward.
In order to make sure the fish don’t associate blue with more and yellow with less the
scientists conducted another experiment. In this situation, they gave the fish the option
to add one or two in blue images and subtract one or two in yellow images. Still the fish
ended up choosing the images with one more or one less, resulting in them getting a
treat. This shows how the fish were able to understand how to add and subtract one
square. The animals had to recognize the number of objects and at the same time infer
the calculation rule from their color. They had to keep both in working memory when
the original pictures were switched with the newer pictures. Then they had to decide the
correct results afterwards. This is a feat that requires complex skills, as said by one of
the scientists. So if you ever feel dumb, remember that when you solve 1+1=2, you are
using complex skills. I guess most of us aren’t so dumb after all!

—Written by : Maaishee Patel

SUNFLOWER
OF PEACE

The Sunflower of Peace Fundraiser is a non-profit organization that helps
many groups in need. It recently started aiding Ukraine because of the
invasion by Russian troops. They’re taking donations to support the
Ukrainians. The fundraiser is also giving education opportunities to gifted
Ukrainian genetic scientists. While they’re doing these helpful things, the
fundraiser team also provides diagnostics and treatments to the Ukraini-
ans. First-aid kits, medicines, medical tools, and other needed supplies are
being collected and distributed throughout Ukraine.
People have been spreading sunflowers all over the world. Even in Ameri-
ca, President Joe Biden’s wife, Dr. Jill Biden, was seen wearing a dress
with a sunflower sewed on the sleeve. Protesters from Mexico City to Cara-
cas have been spotted holding out sunflowers to discourage Russia’s re-
cent violence against Ukraine. In London, people are putting sunflowers in
between the bars of the barricades put up in front of the building which has
the headquarters of the Sunflower for Peace.
If you would like to make a donation and learn a little more about the sun-
flowers of peace, then visit Sunflower of Peace - Help the people of
Ukraine.

Netflix is changing the way it operates and plans to roll out ads on its platform in the next year or two.
The streaming service is offering a cheaper plan for those willing to sit through commercials.
Netflix, the viewing app known for being ad-free, is adding commercials. As shocking as it sounds, it
seems Netflix is attempting to make its subscription similar to Hulu. Many customers are shocked to
hear of the addition of commercials, and some claim to want to cancel their subscription if commer-
cials are added. Netflix has claimed to want commercials to be added at latest the end of 2022. We still
don’t know what the price is going to be.

By: Hailey Randall

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX,, has
offered to pay $44 billion for Twitter. Invest-
ment companies believe this is crazy because
the company is only worth $30-35 billion.
Musk has put his offer on hold because he
wants to know ho many fake accounts
Twitter currently has. I guess he wants to buy
something that is perfect for $44 billion :)



Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Saturday April 23, 2022 was Upper
Deerfield’s Community Day. This day included many fun activities to give each
family a special experience. Community day offered businesses, animals,
bounce houses, music, food vendors, and much more. With live music and
non stop action, you were sure to have a great time! Different dance and sing-
ing groups attended this day and showed off their amazing skills. There were
also pony rides for children and infants. To end this fun day, beautiful colorful
fireworks lit up the night!

Written By: Payton Genco

Celebrating The Olympics
Written by Patrick Haley

Mrs. Triantos is celebrating the Olympics in her 6th grade class by completing a project. In
this project, the students were to complete a poster and write an essay on there favorite
Olympian.
While researching, the students were asked a select group of questions to answer. Some
of the questions that were asked were what games did he or she play, what events did he
or she participate in, medals that they have been rewarded in the past and present, as well
as some general information about their chosen Olympian. While the essay was important,
they also had to include one colored picture of the their choice, as well as have captions on
all others. Each poster also must have a catchy title. After the completion of the posters,
the students had to present in front of the class. They were graded on their ability to speak
and the information that they provided.
The students really enjoyed this project. Bryce stated, “ I loved the research. It was overall
a fun time”. Bryce picked the snowboarder, Shaun White. While Addison beamed, “My
favorite part of the project was that I had the freedom to pick the Olympian of my choosing
so I picked Mayira Bell, a figure skater.

Career Day

Even the littlest learners are posed with one of life's
biggest questions, “What do you want to be when you
grow up?” . Thinking that far ahead into the future can
be overwhelming to some and that is why Career Day is
so important.

On March 25 , Woodruff School hosted there annual Ca-
reer Day to help student figure out and pave their way
to adulthood. Our students were dressed to impress
with questions relating to their career choices. It also
shows an up-close look at various career paths and
connects their learning to the real world.

A total of 24 businesses came to expose our students to
a variety of careers and jobs that are offered to provide
a realistic picture of the workplace. Some of the
businesses that were in attendance were: Real Estate
Keller Williams, Equity Communications, Encompass
Health, SJ Transportation Services, Chick Fil A, State
Farm, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, Never
Quit, Kaiser Permanente, Gartner, May Pinnacle Group,
Bereavement Concierge Services, Boeing, CC Tech, We
Care, Bristol Myers Squibb, Cumberland County Sher-
iff’s Office, Wilmington University, UPS, Fire Company
#2, and NJ Department of Corrections.

All in all, the day was super informative and enjoyable
to both students and staff.

By: Payton Genco & Hailey Randall

Schools should give kids days off for mental health, because mental health is an
important part of overall health. In fact, it is just as important as physical health. If you don’t
feel 100%, it will have a big impact on your ability to focus. Kids get stressed with long
school days, and school can cause a lot of anxiety and tension. Plus, kids don’t have much
experience dealing with mental health crises.

Lots of teachers and students feel weighed down with work, priorities, and other tasks
that take hard work and dedication. To take off one day each month can feel like a reward for
most hard working teachers and students. It will give them time to relax and regroup, while
also giving them time to destress. This day can be valuable for most people, therefore we
should add this day here at Woodruff School.

The weekend was created to give us time off, but people don’t take advantage of those 48
hours. We children need to learn to better manage our time. We barely get our schoolwork
done in the five work days we get. Many students who normally slack off will just use this
time to play video games. Plus, schools would need students to make up mental health
days. They would probably do so during our real breaks: summer, winter, or spring. Another
thing is that, for some kids, school might be their safe haven. Home might be scary or
stressful for them. A mental health day might end up being more stressful than school.

The members of the Woodruff School Junior Honor Society organized a fund-
raiser to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. During the
month of March, students and staff were encouraged to bring money and place
it in the collection boxes in each homeroom.

At the end of the month, $1,225 was collected. Homerooms were competing
against each other for a pizza party, and Ms. Pierce’s came out on top, collect-
ing $365.32.

Across the country, schools have raised more than $1.3 million this year which
goes towards research, community programs, and therapies to help guide pa-
tients through their cancer journey. There are 70 students in the Woodruff
School Junior Honor Society. Twenty-six eighth-graders will be inducted dur-
ing a ceremony May 24.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice-Cream Sandwich

-Place vanilla ice cream between two chocolate chip cookies
and roll the sides with a topping.
-Toppings can include cherries, chocolate/rainbow jimmies,
chocolate chips, or any delicious snack.

Banana Delights

-Cut a banana is thirds
-Place cream cheese / chocolate syrup / caramel
on banana
-Add toppings of your choice

Picture done by : Chloe Guzman





Gemini- May.21-June.20: You could find yourself staring at a stranger for

just one extra second as you pass on the street today. Your tendency toward the
new and bizarre is stronger than usual, and you're being pulled into different mental
directions. Go ahead and introduce yourself to that stranger. Perhaps he or she will
become your new best friend. You never know until you ask.

Cancer- June 21- July 22: As you work slowly and steadily toward your

goals, realize that there are apt to be unexpected obstacles along the way. You
can't possibly plan for everything, so don't get discouraged today when some crazy
variable pops out of nowhere. Your mental process may be thrown for a loop, and
you might find that you go into a frenzy. There's a valuable lesson to be learned
here - patience.

Leo- July. 24-Aug.23: It's generally quite clear that you aren't afraid to tell

people what you think. Maybe it's time to be more expressive about how you feel. It
could be that your mental process is a bit off today, jolted by an unexpected situa-
tion or person. Don't rely on your brain alone to have all the answers.

Virgo-Aug.24-Sep.22: Today could be filled with unexpected twists, turns,

and bends in the road that you may not be prepared for. Apparently someone forgot
to install the sign that warns of sharp curves ahead. Be on the lookout for unex-
pected forks in the road. Your brain could receive a jolt from an outside source that
reminds you to keep things real.

Libra- Sept. 23- Oct. 22: You could be thinking some bizarre thoughts. They

might lead you in a direction that doesn't quite pertain to your current situation.
Don't be afraid to explore these strange realms, because they could give you some
important insight that you wouldn't have realized otherwise. Wisdom can be found in
the unlikeliest of places, so don't discount something because it seems a bit off the
wall.

Scorpio- Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Your thinking is solid and clear today, but oth-

er people could challenge your mental power. Don't let others put seeds of doubt in
your head about the way you approach a problem. Keep your mind open to alterna-
tive solutions, but don't beat yourself up for your current mental track. You might
need to modify your strategy, but don't sacrifice your principles or values.

Horoscopes.com

Sagittarius- Nov.22- Dec.20: You could get the feeling that something is

wrong today when it isn't. It's probably just your perspective that needs some adjusting.
Pull out your binoculars and focus a bit more so you can stand back to examine the
details closely. Don't automatically assume there's a clear distinction between right and
wrong. There are likely a great many shades of gray, too.

Capricorn- Dec. 22-Jan 19: Your sensitive nature is likely to pick up a disturb-

ance in your thinking today. Suddenly, a blast of unexpected information could come your way
and throw a monkey wrench in your mental process. Try not to get thrown off balance by the
sudden jolt. You'll find that you can incorporate some of this new knowledge in a way that
gives you a greater advantage.

Aquarius- Jan.20- Feb.18 : You might experience some mental distractions

that pull you in different directions today. There could be a stubborn internal/external
battle brewing. Realize that being in the middle is to your advantage. Look at the
situation as a way to learn something about yourself and others. Understanding your
opposition's viewpoint will help you. Incorporate the old and the new into your way of
thinking.

Pisces- Feb. 19- Mar. 20: It could be difficult for you to think straight today.

Your brain is probably working in short, erratic bursts that keep you guessing about
which way to proceed. Avoid confusion during the day by periodically centering and
separating yourself and your feelings from the drama around you. Don't pretend you
understand something if you don't. If a situation doesn't make sense, go ahead and
question it.

Aries- Mar.21-Apr.19: Freedom is a key aspect of life today. You might find

that your brain wants to break free and pursue more independent ways of thinking.
Don't worry if such ways of thinking lead you into unknown territory. This is a sign that
this is probably where you need to be.

Taurus– Apr.20-May.20: People are apt to be as stubborn as you in their

thinking today. This could be a recipe for disaster if you aren't careful. Open the flood-
gates a bit wider and take in more of the opinions of others. Don't automatically as-
sume that other people have to have your viewpoint to resolve an issue. More than
likely, there needs to be some give and take from all involved.

Just a reminder for important dates coming up:

May 25 & June 1 8th Grade Trip to STEAM in
May 30 Bridgeton

Memorial Day/School Closed

June 9-10-13 Early Dismissal

June 14 Last Day/Kids

June 15 Teacher Inservice

June 16 Last Day/Teachers

Jordan Anderson Payton Genco

Kamiya Gibson Chloe Guzman
Patrick Haley Paige Hamidy
Molly McGuigan Maahishee Patel
Hailey Randall Mahogany Spencer
Hannah Smith

Mr. Zappasodi has left many students with memories
bound to stick with them forever. Whether it be making
jokes in class or just being himself, he is always bound to
make people laugh.

A memory favored by many AP students, and probably
with many other classes too, is when Mr. Zap would join
Scrabble with the students. Never failing to make the
students laugh with his words, Scrabble is always
something we can look forward to after a piece of work
was completed. Even without Scrabble, class is always
fun with Mr. Zappasodi present.

A vivid memory in my mind is reading Animal Farm with
Mr. Zappasodi. However recent it was, the entire book is
a memory that will stick with every student for a very long
time. His jokes in between each chapter and his impres-
sions of each character is something unforgettable.

So thank you, Mr. Zappasodi, for not only teaching us, but
leaving us with lasting memories as well.

1st Period AP