Knightly Chronicles

by: Henry,  Alex, and Nathan

The Food Festival is a place where students come and eat food from all around the world. We interviewed students in CDW to ask them what they expect from the Food Festival, and what their favorite food from the Food Festival was. We interviewed multiple students, and even some teachers, about the Food Festival. Students and teachers gave us some information about what foods they wanted and what food they loved. We hope you liked our video all about the Food Festival! We hope to make more of these types of videos in the future for people in CDW! We also hope you loved the Food Festival, the food there was amazing!

by: Lana, Sahana, and Sophia 

If you could meet any athlete in the world, alive or dead, who would it be? Students gave us a variety of answers that included male and female athletes. Most of the answers that we got were basketball players but we also got some baseball players. In the video, we included some of the student’s opinions and we also did a poll. The results of the poll showed that Messi was the most popular, followed by Serena Williams. From the poll, we learned that kids are also interested in meeting Babe Ruth. Our poll and video shows that female athletes are just as important as male athletes, and all athletes are important and show talent in some way.

by: Julia and Xenia

Some of your classes might be a little more boring than others... What if you could change up your schedule? If you could choose an extra class to take, that would be great! We interviewed 9 students in CDW and asked them what they would add to their schedule. We got some students who wanted to add gym, free period, designing, and cool stuff like that. Have you ever wondered about what class you would add? If so, then maybe you should stop to think about it.

by: Liz

The average amount of water a middle school student has to drink is 7 cups a day. I asked students how many cups of water they drink each day. Some students might drink less than they have to, and some students might have drank more than they need. Water is very important to us, it’s one of the resources we need in order to survive. If we don’t drink enough water, we might dehydrate. Water is more important than food. The scientists say that if humans don’t drink water for about 3 days, they might die. But for food, humans can survive with them for a month. Make sure to drink enough water and be healthy!

by: Leon Flores, Ben, and Nathaniel

Did you not have time for the Coffee House but want to know what happened? We interviewed students who went to the coffee house to see what they said. We also added clips of some of the performances to show everyone what happened. Most people said they enjoyed the coffee house. They said all the students did great and loved all the acts. The Coffee House is an ongoing performance designed for students to showcase their talents every year, run by Mr. Rosolanko.  Please consider coming out to this event next year in the future, or maybe even perform yourself!

by: Peyton, Trevor Ling, and Lucas

Have you ever wondered what college your friends wanted to go into? Have you ever wondered where your teachers went to for college?  Well in this investigative story, we found out the answer to those questions. In this short Knightly Chronicles story, many students want to go to Yale, Princeton, and even Harvard. Find out about the results in this exciting video!

by: Sean, Brendan, and Sanghyun

Have you ever noticed the posters on the hallways? Those posters were made by Ms. DiPisa and the students. We interviewed Ms. DiPisa, and she told us about how to make the posters. Ms. DiPisa and her C.E. students use a program called Canva to make those posters hanging up on the halls. They make the posters based on what is going on around the school and get inspired by OTBN. She first introduces Canva to her students, teaches them, and eventually makes some posters.  Keep your eyes on new posters coming out to remind you of upcoming events going on in the school! 

by: Liz

Did you ever forget to do your homework? There are various ways to keep track of homework. There are agendas and google keep as great tools to help your memory.  Some students say that they don't need to write down anything at all and can just remember it!  (Many teachers are skeptical this is true!) We asked some students and teachers how they remember to do their homework. Homework is an important duty to do in school, so it is significant to remember doing all the homework you have.  Hopefully this video will help you think of some ways to remember to get your work done.

by: Sophia

This year's CDW film festival had some excellent movies. Some of the movies included were, The Evil Teacher 7, The Day The Aliens Came to Old Tappan, The Wish Notebook, and The Kid Who Bought a school. In the video above, some of the students who attended the film festival told us what they thought about the event.  Kids got to watch four great movies, and even eat popcorn. At the end of the video a chart of all the movies will show which one the students liked more. Enjoy the video and if you think it seems fun, attend next year’s film festival.

by: Jules, Mia, and Yerin

Superhero movies are the most popular movies out there right now. Many people have different favorite superheroes. There are so many to choose from and some people don't have a favorite. We were wondering who is the most liked superhero at CDW. To figure this out, we asked some students and teachers at CDW. In conclusion, we have found out, many people like Iron man, superman, wonderwoman and more but overall, most people like spiderman.  We hove you have a super day!

by: Marie

Fiddler on the Roof Jr. was an amazing play, with an amazing cast and crew. This video highlights the process and success of Fiddler on the Roof, as it was onstage April 8-9. Ms. Osbahr tells us about how she liked the play, and 6th graders give us an intake on what parts were their favorite in the play. Everyone really enjoyed Fiddler on the Roof including Ms. Osbahr. We hope to see a play just as good as it next year as well!

by: Jake, Paul, Collin, and Raphael 

Are you excited for Murr to come to CDW? Murr is an author and he is in a very funny show called the impractical jokers. He is going to come to CDW and tell us about the new book he wrote.  The name of the book is called Area 51 Interns.  You could buy one right now! We interviewed a bunch of people and got some advice from them and what they think about Murr coming to CDW. We are all very excited for Murr to come to CDW.  Murr did wind up coming to CDW and talked to all of us about the process of writing a book.  People who bought the book were able to take a picture with him.  Overall, it was a really great author visit. 

by: Lexie & Olivia

Spring is here! After long months of cold weather and snow, we finally get a breath of spring air! Plus, new opportunities and activities open. Like pools, sports, and more! We asked 6th Graders at CDW what their favorite thing about spring is. Lots of the students said the new, fresh weather, sports and activities, pool parties with friends, and more. We hope you have an amazing spring!

by: Lana and Sahana

Have you ever played in a band concert? In this concert, did you play big pieces of music and was there a huge applause at the end of it? Although the 6th grade band has been playing since 4th grade, they still haven't had a real concert. In 4th grade COVID hit so no concert, and in 5th grade there was no band, only group lessons so no concert. Sure, they had a concert in the beginning of the year, but that wasn’t real sheet music. The music that they are going to play is a lot more mature and fun than the easy, 10 second pieces they played in the previous concert. We interviewed some band members and Mr. Ro (the band director) for their thoughts on the concert. Are they ready? Are they nervous? This band has practiced a lot and worked so hard that they are definitely going to rock this concert. 

by: Lucas, Peyton, and Trevor 

Have you ever wondered what type of music people like? We took a poll of the school to try and get a sense of what the most popular kind of music is for the whole school.  We also interviewed 10 students, and a couple of teachers who love music to get some more detailed answers.  Students and teachers gave us a lot of different types of music, since there are so many genres to choose from. Overall, Most of the students liked Rap music the best, but there were also several who picked Pop Music, and even some who like video game music. A lot of people sure do love music!  What's your favorite type of music?

by: Leon, Nathaniel and Benjamin

Do you ever think about what students' most favorite lunch for school is? We’ve interviewed several students in CDW and they told us what they like to eat for lunch. Students that we interviewed gave us a brief opinion on what they like to have for lunch. They gave us a simple explanation of what they like to have. They gave us diverse opinions, while some opinions were alike. Students have different choices on what they like but their choice is always good in their own way. As long as you like it, it’s good.  Enjoy your lunch!

by: Sean, Sanghyun, and Brendan

Many students like to use vending machines to eat snacks. That gave us the idea to interview the students in our school the question, “What is Your Favorite Vending Machine Item?”. We interviewed 8 students that we know and asked what is their favorite food in the vending machine. Then we aksed a poll question to the entire school to find out what CDW's favorite snack was in our prized vending machines. Even though there was a certain snack that was the top pick for the students we interviewed, we still respected the choice of every student. We hope you enjoyed our video and had fun!  Now let's all go enjoy a tasty snack!

by: Taeyeon

Did you ever think about having uniforms in our school? We interviewed students and teachers in CDW if they would like to have uniforms. They gave us a yes or no answer and their reasons for the choice. There are a lot of pros and cons about having uniforms in school. However, if you have to choose between having them or not, what would you choose? Would you wear the same clothes everyone’s wearing everyday or would you rather choose to wear whatever you want everyday? If we do have uniforms, what would it look like? I hope you enjoy this video and hopefully have advanced your creativity!

by: Melissa & Gianna

Lockers: we all have them, and because of that, we also have a responsibility!  Our lockers are where we store our books, our lunch, and also our personal belongings.  We interviewed different teachers and students in CDW and asked them why they think it is important to lock your locker. We interviewed many students as well as the teachers: Mr. Ro and Mr. Lauriello. In conclusion, if you don’t lock your lock, there can be many consequences like someone stealing the lock, someone stealing personal items inside your locker and your lock getting butterflied.  Getting butterflied means someone puts your lock on backwards, which makes it way harder to unlock your lock! Make sure you do the right thing, and keep your lock ON your locker!

by: Nathan, Henry, and Alex

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up! It starts on Monday, May 2nd, and ends on Friday, May 6th.  One of the best ways to appreciate our teachers is to think about who your favorite teacher is.  If you have ever wondered who was the favorite teacher in the school, we interviewed a whole bunch of people to find out that answer.  We also submitted a poll to the school to collect more data on this important question. We also interviewed the favorite teacher who came in first place, and saw what he or she said. Lets see if your favorite teacher is on the list!  Remember, all of the teachers in CDW are worthy of being a favorite teacher, and sixth grade teachers are more heavily represented because we mostly interviewed sixth graders.

by Lana and Sahana

Have you ever been in some trouble trying to squeeze in doing your homework after you participate in sports? We have interviewed CDW students to ask them how they manage their homework while balancing the responsibility of other important activities. Students we interviewed gave us tips on how to manage your time instead of waiting last minute or not doing your homework at all. Most said to get your homework done before sports and to study after it. We all agree that doing homework on the weekends is not fun, so they recommend doing it during the week. We hoped you liked our video, and you use some of these helpful tips!

by: Antonio and Markus

Everyone has a favorite subject.  However, everyone also has a least favorite subject. We wanted to see what subject people would not want. We interviewed people to see what would kids do if they could take out any subject in school. We interviewed about 8 people. They had a variety of answers. Lots of people voted to possibly remove both math and art!  If you had the power to change our schedule and remove a class, which one would you choose?  Please note, this was only an experiment that was not meant to be offensive to all of our favorite teachers who work hard to make class as interesting as possible.

by: Lexie and Olivia

To mask, or not to mask.  That is the question.  As of March 7th, 2022 New Jersey made masks optional in school.  This means that everyone has a choice if they want to wear a mask or not. After 2 years we have been wearing a mask because of the mask mandate rules but this rule is now over.  We have asked  6th graders and Ms DiPisa how they feel about this change.  Some said they are excited and are happy to not wear a mask and then some kids said not so much. What do you think? How do you feel about this new change? Remember, there is no wrong answer and you are welcome in CDW whether you choose to mask or not!

by: Marie 

On April 13, an AMAZING show at CDW will take place! If you’ve ever wanted to see hidden teacher talents, funny comedy shows, beautiful singers, or even show off your own talent, this is the show for you! The coffee house at CDW is a fun and casual opportunity for people to showcase their unique gifts. And, if performing isn’t for you, you can go and support your friends and fellow CDW students while eating delicious donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, and much more! So come on down to CDW on April 13, and witness CDW’s annual coffee house!  Special thanks to Mr. Rosolanko for setting everything up.

by: Colin, Paul, and Jake

Have you ever wanted to play with the older grades in sports? We have interviewed some students and teachers. All the teachers had their own unique opinions. The student also had their own opinions, especially if they were currently a 6th grader. We asked kids in 6th grade if its fair or not fair for us to not be able to play with the older kids.  Also we wanted to know would it be easy or harder for 6th graders to play at the same level and to make the team. However, there is a real chance with 6th grade players that they will probably not get as much playing time.  If you were a 6th grader and had the option to play with the 7th and 8th graders, would you do it?

by: Gerard, Markus and Antonio 

We interviewed students to see who was going to win march madness.  11 percent of students said Kentucky would win. 11 percent said Villanova. 22% said Duke. 22% said Gonzaga. 22% said Virginia. And 11% said Arizona. The winner of the tournament wound up being Kanssas.  This March Madness tournament was a fun one, with lots of great games and fun upsets. Saint Peters College was probably the most impressive underdog team to make a deep run into the tournament.  We interviewed people who  mostly followed  basketball and got some great answers.  We hope you enjoyed following the March Madness tournament.

by: Sophia and Brooke

Have you ever considered joining our school’s choir? They do shows, sing, and have a great time. Ms. Osbahr runs the school’s choir. We asked some students what they thought about choir and if they would consider joining in the future. Some students didn’t have time to, didn’t like to be on stage, or didn’t like to sing. We also asked a couple kids from choir why they like it or why they encourage kids to join choir. Choir can be fun for everyone and it is so inclusive. Maybe you would consider joining in the near future?

by: Gerard, Roselyn and Chase 

What are you doing for St Patrick's Day?  St. Patrick's Day is on March 17th and it is an important day for a lot of people who like to celebrate. We interviewed people to see what they are doing for St Patrick's day. Some didn't celebrate and some were on a mission to find a leprechaun. One person said they were going to find a four leaf clover. Another person was going to wear green. One was also going to have a real nice Irish dinner. Mr. Johnson was thinking of drinking a shamrock shake from Mcdonald's and was also going to wear a fun tie. There are so many ways to celebrate, we hope you enjoy the day!

The CDW Student Film Festival is almost here! On Friday, March 25th right after school, four films will be presented.  All of these films have been created by students in the Digital Filmmaking Club.  Students write and act in these films, with Mr. Johnson filming.  This year there are 4 films to watch.  Hope to see you there!

School Library Month is here!  During the month of April, there  will be two contests.  One is the bookmark contest.  You would create a bookmark (located in Ms. DiPisa's room in the CDW Media center) and if your bookmark wins, the rest of the grade will get a copy of it.  Also, don't forget there is a reading log competition as well.  Watch this video to find out more information!

by Khan, Zach, Reese, and Andy

Have you ever questioned yourself about what goes on in Student Government? Are there meetings? What do they talk about?  How do these students work to represent our school? These questions will be answered in our interview. We will be interviewing our fellow CDW students and teachers to tell us more about the Student Government. Ms. Cohen is the teacher that runs this club, and she does a great job. We hope you enjoy this video and learn a thing or two.

This year in Mr. Johnson's 6th grade science class, students were given the opportunity to earn extra credit.  To do this, they had to do one of the most classic scientific activities of all time... building a model volcano!  This project corresponds to the Earthquakes and Volcanoes unit that 6th graders study.  The way the extra credit works is that students needed to research and gather their own materials, and construct a volcano.  They purchased vinegar and baking soda, and then mixed them together to show the class a non-explosive eruption.  Take a look at this video to see how they turned out!

by: Gloria and Posey

This years play, Fiddler on the Roof, is off to a great start! We decided to interview some students to ask them if they are doing the play, and why or why not. Many students who didn’t do the play just had stage fright. And the students that did participate are in choir, meaning they have experience with singing in front of an audience. They also thought it would be a fun activity to do with friends. Maybe next year, more students will want to volunteer to sign up for the play. 

by: Courtney 

Set design for the school musical sounds very exciting! In this video, we interviewed people, including the set design director, Ms. Watters, about what they’re doing to prepare for the musical! They talk about things from props, to backdrop designing, and more.  It sounds like a lot of work, but a lot of fun for everyone involved.  They need to put in their best effort so that the school play for this year, Fiddler on the Roof can be a success.  If you did not join Set Design this year, consider becoming a part of it next year.

by: Ava, Hannah, and Christina

In this video we found out the jobs and what people do to make OTBN work every week. We had also interviewed Mr. Johnson on how he chooses people and the different jobs of OTBN. He had said that there are many volunteers and different jobs, such as a teleprompter operator and the on air anchors who read the news live. But sometimes people dont' always volunteer for jobs because they may be shy or are afraid of messing up.  There are lots of fun jobs to choose from if you are part of the crew. So when you are in 8th make sure to volunteer for OTBN to help out Mr. Johnson!

by: Ethan, Kyle, Sejong, & Rihan

We made a video about who is going to win the super bowl. There are 14 teams that made the playoffs and that means there are only a few teams left. We got some interviews about people’s predictions about who is going to win the Super bowl.  There are 8 teams that are left so far. The teams are the Bengals, Buccaneers, Titans, Rams, 49ers, Packers, Bills, and Chiefs. Any of these teams have a potential to win the Super Bowl. We will only get to know on Sunday February 13. Who do you think is going to win the Super Bowl?

by: Lillian & Alina

Have you ever wondered what some of CDW’s teachers do outside of school? Well, let's find out! First we have our principal, Ms. Santa! She coaches high school softball during the winter. Mr. Lauriello likes to draw and sketch! In the video you can see a baseball that he drew! Ms. Watters used to play lacrosse and she was on the swim team! Mr. Johnson likes to make short films, he was in school for films! He also runs an after school film club if you are interested! Ms. DiPisa likes to make projects with calligraphy that she learned during quarantine! And even more importantly, she LOVES HomeGoods. She practically lives in HomeGoods. If not in school, she is in HomeGoods! Mrs. Zuckerman likes to watch her children do their sports! And lastly, Ms. Cohen likes to craft! We hope you learned something new about our teachers!

by: Isabella

The 8th grade LEAPsters have been working on their very own app/website! They’ve  been working really hard on it recently, and will be going to present their app on Wednesday, Jan 26. Interviews of one LEAP student from both groups will be explaining their app! Their answer will include the theme of their app, where they got inspiration for it, and what age group it mostly targets. The first group, who created a website, made it to deliver meal kits to families. Their goal is to get people to experience cooking, but instead of them going away from their home to cook, the cooking place is brought to their home. This website mainly targets ages 5 to 14-ish. The second group, who created an app for subscription management, helps you keep track of your subscriptions. For instance, it checks if you forgot to pay a subscription or if you need to cancel any.  They got their inspiration from when someone in their group left on a subscription for a year and completely forgot about it, so they decided to make a subscription checker. This app targets mostly high school students to middle aged adults. Hope both of their app/websites successfully “come to life”! 

by: Jaden, Ian, and Alex

Are you good at drawing? Are you interested in air crafts? If so, you should consider competing in the art contest. The New Jersey Department of Transportation is hosting an art contest, and the theme is designing your perfect aircraft. What would power it through the sky? What special features would make pilots and passengers excited to be in the air? Would it be big or small? You can draw anything that floats in the air. A jet, a glider, a helicopter, or a hot air balloon. The sky’s the limit!

by: Christine and Talia ​

Everyone loves money. But would you know what to do if you had a million dollars? We interviewed several students to see how they would spend the big amount of money. Many popular buys were private islands and houses. Would you save it up for when you’re older? Would you go spend it in a heartbeat? Or would you donate some to charity and other places? As long as you spend it wisely in a way you won't regret, that's what matters.

by Ava, Christina, and Hannah

Have you ever wondered what CDW favorite NBA team is? Well in this video we interviewed many teachers and students to ask them about their favorite team. We received so many different answers!  4 people said the Nets, which makes sense because they are a local team. Three people said the Phoenix Suns. Two people said the Boston Celtics. Also two people also said the Los Angeles Lakers. Another two people said the Chicago Bulls. Three people said the New York Knicks, the other local team near us. Lastly, one person said the Milwaukee Bucks. Watch our video to hear what CDW's 6th grade favorite NBA team is!

by: Sara, Leila, and Esther

Everyone knows that the mascot for the Charles DeWolf Middle School is the Knights!  Specifically, we are the Green and White Knights!  However, what if our school didn’t already have a mascot? What would you choose it to be? We interviewed some students from CDW to see what they would like the school mascot to be, if we could have a do-over.  We got lots of interesting answers, like tigers, alligators, and even a teddy bear!  While we don't think our mascot will change anytime soon, it's still fun to find out what CDW students are thinking about,

by Alexa, Lea, Christina, and Lyla

Several students in 6th grade submitted their entry for the Middle School PSA Video Contest, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.  Here is one group's submission.  We wish them luck in the contest!  A description for the video is: A young 6th grade girl goes to the bathroom and swallows a couple prescription drugs. She thinks because they were good for her friend they would benefit her too. However, she was wrong. She then gets woozy and collapses in the bathroom. Later, She realized how much of a terrible idea that was. The video shows an extra clip showing what she wishes she had done. She goes to take a pill, realizes it's a bad idea, puts them back into the container, and throws it out. You hear the voice over say, “this ruined my life don't let it ruin yours. The text then says “Prescription drugs can be deadly. Don't take them if they weren't meant for you."

by: Maxwell, Cole, Neil, and Oliver

Ever since Covid occurred, field trips have been affected at CDW.  The Sixth Graders weren’t able to go on the Buehler trip. This year the Sixth grade finally went on the trip. We interviewed what they liked about it. We asked them questions such as: What was your favorite part, What role did you play, What did you do, What did you think about it, and what was your favorite task that you did.  This was a special trip for the 6th graders, as it is normally the class trip for 5th graders.  We hoped you enjoy the video!

by Rihan, Ethan, Sejong, and Kyle

Have you ever wondered about the Wounded Warrior Project? The Wounded Warrior Project is a foundation that helps wounded soldiers. They raise money for soldiers that fought for our country and got wounded. Sam and John are two CDW students who made a fundraiser to help the soldiers. We interviewed Sam and he told us about the project and how he made it possible. This is a really thoughtful project and a very nice project. They had someone from the wounded warrior project come and talk about what it is and what happened to her.  Please watch this video if you would like to learn more about this project, or get involved yourself!

by: Matthew, Nathaniel, and Colten 

Everyone knows that COVID is here, and it can be dangerous.  However, we have to live with the virus, so it's time to figure out the best way to coexist in as safe a way as is possible, especially when the virus has mutated, and there is a new variant to deal with.  Ever wondered what is the best way to stay safe from this new Coronavirus variant? The best ways are wearing your mask, washing your hands, and putting on hand sanitizer. We interviewed Cristina in 6th grade. The variant is named omicron and it spreads rapidly. So stay safe, and watch the video for more tips on how to be safe.

by: Courtney and Isabella

What are you doing over winter break? Do you have fun plans? We interviewed many different students about their planned events over their winter vacation for CDW's Holiday break. Lots of these students are doing many exciting things over the break like fun vacations, so we decided to share it with you! You can show it to your parents to give them some ideas for things to do over winter break. Although, your parents might not always agree with these things, so don’t get your hopes too high!  Remember, staying home and relaxing with your family is also a great way to recharge and get ready for the new year.

by: Alina, Lillian, and Eva

Happy Holidays CDW! Hanukkah just passed and Christmas is coming up so we would like to know what some kids and teachers want for the Holidays! One student wants basketball shoes and merchandise by basketball player Devin Booker. Another Student wants a PS5 and another wants a new phone case. In conclusion, most kids want a new apple watch, Jerseys, and pets. Now let's see what some teachers want! One wants to spend as much time with his family. Another does not want any snow, and the last teacher wants the rangers to win the Stanley cup! In conclusion, all teachers want different things but most students can relate to what they want. We hope you have an amazing and safe Holiday season!

by: Gloria, Courtney, Isabella, and Isabella

There are a lot of clubs that are offered as part of the Old Tappan PTO After School Club Program. You could sign up for some classics such as: Digital Flimmaking, where you write and create your own movie, Science of Superheroes, where you learn how the science works behind our favorite superheroes, and of course Board game Club, where you get to learn and play some classic and fun board games. However, there is one club that we are going to highlight for you... the Escape Room Club! What exactly do they do in that club? We asked some 6th grade students to see what they think. Some of them stated the obvious, but some students had some really good ideas. In the end, Ms. Osbahr revealed the answer, and it grabs a lot of people’s attention. Remember, you can sign up to join the fun for any club! There are sessions in the Fall, Winter, and Spring!

by: Lyla, Alexa, and Lea

Do you like volleyball? Well if so, you are in luck!  Charles DeWolf Middle School has its very own volleyball team.  We interviewed some teachers, (some of them are coaches for the team!) and students (some of them are players on the team!) and asked them how they think the volleyball team is doing this year. These students and teachers gave us their opinion on the volleyball team. What do they think of their record? Have they been to a game? The volleyball team is a group of really amazing and passionate girls that have helped lead them to their 9 wins and 2 loses record.  It was a great season in a tough year to play considering all of the pandemic restrictions to deal with, but they still did their very best.

by: Jaden, Ian, and Alex

Do you know who our new LEAP teacher, Mrs. Hwang is? Have you ever wondered what she’s like? Well, we interviewed Mrs. Hwang and found out a lot about her. She used to live in New York City before she came to New Jersey and had a lot of experience working with kids, even from all the way back from the age of 13. Also, she enjoys running marathons as a hobby. All in all, Mrs. Hwang is a friendly, exciting, and energetic teacher, that we welcome to Charles DeWolf Middle School.  Now that you've learned so much about her, be sure to say hi the next time you see her!

by: Christine, Ava, and Talia  

Have you ever been late to one of your classes? Have you ever forgotten to bring important items to classes, because you were rushing to get there on time? Well if you have, you’re not alone. We have interviewed students and staff to see if they also need a couple more seconds, or minutes in between classes. The majority of students and even teachers said that they do need a little extra time to prepare for their classes. However, we also got a few interesting answers too. Even though this video may not actually change our schedule permanently so that students and staff actually receive more time in between classes due, it was very interesting to hear from different people, and begin a conversation that could maybe one day change our schedule going forward.  In the mean time, don't be late!

by Leila, Sara, and Esther

Do you want to know about the middle school choir? Are you a member of the middle school choir? Did you even know there WAS a middle school choir? This video shares the opinions of choir members and teachers (Ms. Osbahr) about the Choir and the songs, as well as some of the reasons for joining. What is their favorite song? What do they like the best about it? When are the concerts? We share all this and more so you can learn about that mysterious and exclusive group, the MSC, or the middle school choir!

by: Zachariah, Khanho, Reese, and Andy

Dogs vs Cats. This topic has been going on for many years. Are dogs better than cats? Are cats better than dogs? Our group has interviewed many citizens of Charles DeWolf Middle School. We have interviewed the teachers, Mr. Johnson and Dr. Polizotto. We have also interviewed several 5th and 6th grade students. We asked them the following questions: “Do you like dogs or cats?”, “Do you own a dog or a cat?”, “Why do you like cats/dogs better than cats/dogs?”  We think it's best to snuggle up to your own cat or dog (whichever you prefer) and watch this important video with them!

by Ethan, Kyle, Rihan, and Sejong

How you ever wondered about the school soccer team? We sure have, so we interviewed players on the team as well as fans of the team.  We asked the players on the team how they felt about playing on the team. We asked some fans if they would play when they become older.  We also asked them for predictions on how they thought the team will do this year.  We interviewed sixth grade students that were fans, two players on the team, and finally coach Mr. Gagliano. Students gave us their insight on the team. We also learned how we can join the team. In the end, the Knights made it to the Championship game and came in second place.  Great season, Knights!

by: Posey Ring

There are a couple new teachers in our school for the 2021-2022 school year. One of them is Ms. Fischer.  In my video you get to learn more about her.  I asked her questions about her favorite activities to do on the weekends, favorite dessert, and more. She turns out to be very kind and social. Now that we get to know Ms. Fisher, I hope we can all welcome Ms. Fischer to this amazing school. All in all, my interview should help everyone get to know and welcome Ms. Fischer to the CDW community.

by Matt, Nathaniel, and Colten

Have you ever had a bad picture on picture day? Well if you have, this is what to do... take a new one! We interviewed several on why they think students might want retakes. They said that if you need to take a new picture, you should dress up and fix anything you didn’t in the last picture. That is exactly the purpose of the second picture day. So on November 30, get ready to take your new picture. If you are still confused, ask Mr. Lauriello. Hope your picture comes out great! 

by Lillian, Alina and Eva

This year at CDW Ms. DiPisa is picking 30 students at random to write what they’re thankful for on a feather, on the gratitude turkey.  The gratitude turkey is located in the CDW Media Center As Ms. DiPisa states, she came up with the idea for the gratitude turkey when she was a 1st grade teacher. During her first year teaching, her mother came up with the idea of the gratitude turkey for the 1st graders. Most of the students in CDW are thankful for their pets and family.  So if you get picked for the gratitude turkey... what are you thankful for?

by Francesco and Jude

Why should you recycle?  What does recycling do?  How can you recycle? If you ever wondered these questions, then this video is for you.. We asked students who attend CDW middle school and a teacher what how to recycle and why you should. They state the benefits of recycling and how it can save the environment. Did you know that recycling can make you a hero? When you recycle you save the Earth. We include everything recycling and include the bins. Mrs. Skific does an amazing job demonstrating how to recycle so you can do it the right way. This not just benefits you but the whole world. So going green can't hurt!

By Lillian, Alina, and Eva

What does Miss. Santa do? In this video you will find out what some students think and what she actually does. One of the students thought that she answered emails. Another student thinks that she drinks pumpkin spice latte. The last students thought that she might even have a secret candy stash. Then went to ask Miss Santa what she actually does. She gets to school in the morning at about 7:10-7:20. She greets the kids in the morning when they get dropped off. She answers emails and goes to check into classes. She gets ready for the lunches then does the same stuff from the morning, in the afternoon.  At the end she gets ready for school to end. She stays as long as she needs to to do everything she needs to get done. I hope you enjoyed learning about what Miss Santa does.

by: Maxwell, Oliver, Neil, and Cole

There is a new teacher in CDW!  His name is Mr. Fearon.  Lots of students in the school have Mr. Fearon as a teacher for the first time ever.   We interviewed some of these students to see how class is going so far, and how Mr. Fearon is doing in his first year of teaching!  So far it seems like he is doing a great job.  After hearing from these students, you can listen to Mr. Fearon himself!  Mr. Fearon was nice enough to give us an interview, and you can listen to how he likes teaching in the town of Old Tappan.  CDW is happy to have you!

by: Alexa, Lea, and Lyla

Do you like volleyball? We interviewed some students and teachers and asked them how they think that the volleyball team is doing this year? We also managed to get an interview with the coach of the Volleyball team, Ms. DiPisa.  We asked the following questions: What do they think of their record? Have they been to a game? The volleyball team is a group of really amazing and passionate girls that have helped lead the team to a 9 wins and 2 loss record.  Great job Knights!

by: Ava, Christina, and Hannah

Have you ever wondered what tips and tricks to use during trick or treating? We interviewed multiple teachers including Ms DiPisa, Ms. Watters, Mrs. Park, and Mr. Ro. The students that we also interviewed were Lea Savino and Lyla Murphy. Students and teachers shared what tips and tricks they have learned over the years so that students can go trick or treating safely and happily. Now the whole school has these tips and tricks for next Halloween. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

by: Matt, Colten, and Nathaniel

Have you ever wondered which baseball team that CDW thought was going to win the world series?  We interviewed both students and teachers to get their opinions.  We wanted to know who they thought had it takes to win the World Series. We interviewed students Neil, Matthew, Alexa, and Cole, as well as teachers Dr. Polizotto and Mrs. Richardson.  Everyone had different opinions about who would come out on top… but only one team can come out on top.  So who will wind up being correct?  Watch this video to find out what people think, and watch the World Series to find out who wins!

by: Ava, Christina, and Hannah

Have you ever wondered what tips and tricks to use during trick or treating? We interviewed multiple teachers including Ms DiPisa, Ms. Watters, Mrs. Park, and Mr. Ro. The students that we also interviewed were Lea Savino and Lyla Murphy. Students and teachers shared what tips and tricks they have learned over the years so that students can go trick or treating safely and happily. Now the whole school has these tips and tricks for next Halloween. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

by: Matt, Colten, and Nathaniel

Have you ever wondered which baseball team that CDW thought was going to win the world series?  We interviewed both students and teachers to get their opinions.  We wanted to know who they thought had it takes to win the World Series. We interviewed students Neil, Matthew, Alexa, and Cole, as well as teachers Dr. Polizotto and Mrs. Richardson.  Everyone had different opinions about who would come out on top… but only one team can come out on top.  So who will wind up being correct?  Watch this video to find out what people think, and watch the World Series to find out who wins!