Interviewer- Debduti Chatterjee

Writer- Talin Sharma

Photographer- Mariyah Rivera

This month of October we don’t have one student of the month, but four whole classes that are in the same grade! That grade is Kindergarten. Let's welcome the new kindergartners to our school with the student(s) of the month award. Since we have more than one student of the month, we asked the teachers the questions instead of the kids. On the first day of school the kids in Miss.Coons’s class were scared but very excited to be there. Also in Ms. Conrad’s class the kids were worried but excited. Sadly, in Mrs. Yajnik’s class, she noticed that the kids were excited but some were crying. In Mrs. Ward’s class the kids were nervous and excited. On my first day, I felt the same way. All the teachers think that the new kids are starting to enjoy school. The teachers said that greetings and morning meetings help the children feel more comfortable. They also said that getting to know each other helps and so does attending specials (gym, music, art, and computers). Well from now on, there will be one student and not 4 classes! I hope you have a good and SAFE Halloween! Have fun!

Interviewer- Jazleen Garcia

Writer- Kamran Tariq

Photographer- Anagha Vineeth

Mrs. W is a lunch and recess aid. She mainly takes care of the kids during recess and lunch. Have you ever wondered why she picked that job, its because she loves being around kids and enjoys their honesty. She loves her job because every day is a new day. Did you know what inspired her to do that job, she got inspired by the kids around her. Do you guys think that job suits her? I think that being a lunch aid suits her perfectly. She thinks that she is a great lunch aid because her love is for students.

Illustrator- Hrithika Vedula

Illustrator- Harshil Shah

Writer- Shruti Shanmugam

What’s the name of the holiday that you wear a costume on and go around to other people’s houses to get some candy? It’s Halloween, which is on the last day of October! But while you enjoy trick or treating with your friends, have you ever thought about the history of Halloween? Well, the history began many, many years ago. Many of you may not know the real meaning of Halloween which is “hallowed evening”. This holiday is celebrated on the last day of October because a Gaelic holiday of Samhain happened on this day (the Celtic people celebrated this holiday). Many believed that the people were able to connect with the dead on that day. Samhain contained many ceremonies connected to the spirits. The Celts celebrated by wearing costumes in disguise against the spirits. They also made lanterns by carving gourds such as pumpkins As the time passed, Christianity then took over the holiday and modified it. We still use some of the traditions like wearing costumes and making jack-o-lanterns. So now you know why we celebrate Halloween! Happy trick-or-treating!

Writer and Photographer- Zakeriah Sadiq

The History Of Basketball

By: Zakeriah M. Sadiq

Basketball is one of the most famous sports in the United States of America. There are two teams and each team is made of eight to ten players. The point of the game is to score the balls in a basketball hoop on a open space called a court. The area of a basketball court where the two hoops are located is 4,700 square feet.

To score points, each team has to make the ball into the basket. To receive two or three points, it depends on where you shoot from. The team that scores the most points by the end of the given time, wins the game.

Basketball was created by Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. James Naismith was a physical educator, inventor, and a doctor. The first game was played at Springfield College in the same state it was invented in. Later on, the NBA and WNBA, (National Basketball Association), was formed. It is a professional North American league for men and women. Believe it or not, on November 7th, 1896, the first known professional Basketball game was played in our state of New Jersey between the NJ Nets and the Trenton YMCA. It was played at the Trenton Masonic Temple of New Jersey. Who knew that basketball’s first professional league played in our state of New Jersey? Now that’s amazing!

Writer- Angel Shourie

Fun Facts for October

October is a spectacularly spooky month. You can crunch the crisp leaves, cuddle with your friends , or adore the breathtaking trees, but whatever you do you will be stunned by these magnificent fun facts!

Halloween Facts

Halloween is a spooktacular holiday, so get ready for these special Halloween themed fun facts! Pumpkin carving is a seasonal event that people of all ages enjoy, but did you know that on Halloween people originally carved turnips? Another Halloween item is candy corn! Candy corn was called chicken feed in the 1880s, because in that time period people fed chickens corn, and candy corn looks like colorful corn for chickens! Speaking of candy, 600 million pounds of candy are purchased every Halloween! That is enough to fill 6 titanic ships! Here is a strangely unusual fact coming right at you! In some towns Halloween was actually called cabbage night!

National Day facts:

• National Homemade Cookie Day (October 1) -The biggest cookie weighs 40 tons!

• National Custodian Day (October 2)- There are 5,000 custodians in America.

• National World Smile Day (October 4)- If you smile you can become calmer and reduce your blood pressure.

• National Do Something Nice Day (October 5)-Ninety five percent of the population is kind, but if we all help each other and spread kindness, we can bump it to 100!

• National Coach Day (October 6)- Coaches can encourage kids to have a better self esteem.

• National Moldy Cheese Day (October 9)- The oldest cheese is 7,200 years old!

• National Farmer’s Day (October 12)- Around the world farmers produce more than 500,000 pounds of food in a year!

• National Train Your Brain Day (October 13)- Humans have the largest brain of all the vertebrates.

• National Make A Dog’s Day (October 22)- A dog’s smelling capability is 10,000 times more than a human’s smelling capability.

• National Make a Difference Day (October 26)-You can create a massive difference in the world, but it is your actions that depend on it.

• Halloween (October 31)- Halloween folklore is believed to be filled with magic and fortune telling.

Writer- Iniya Raghupati

International Coffee Day is Sunday, September 29. The good news about coffee is that coffee drinkers tend to live longer. New research shows that regular coffee drinkers have a lower risk of getting type 2 diabetes. The bad news is that if you drink too much (10 cups a day), it can be bad for your heart. On National Coffee Day, coffee becomes way more cheaper. On Sunday, September 29, you can get cheaper coffee from Barnes & Noble, Dunkin Donuts, Whole Foods, and 7-Eleven.

Here are some fun facts about National Coffee Day! Did you know that Finland is the world’s coffee capital? Did you also know that drinking coffee could extend your life? Lastly, did you know that an average American spends more than $1,000 on coffee each year? Signing off!!!!!

Writer- Shailey Patel

Photographer- Kamran Tariq

What is World Teacher Day? World Teacher Day or known as “International Teacher Day" is held on October 5th which celebrates the marking of teaching in freedom in 1996. We celebrate World Teacher Day because on October 5th commemorates the teaching profession’s contribution to educating the children around the world. Why is World Teacher Day on October 5th? That's a good question. It is on October 5th because October 5th is a day to honor teachers and teacher organizations. On October 5th, teachers in 92 countries around the world celebrate World Teacher Day.

MORE PHOTOS of OUR FABULOUS TEACHERS BELOW!

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2019

OTR PINK OUT DAY! October 30, 2019

There are many types of cancers, and breast cancer is one that develops in the breast. It is important for all to be aware of the cause and impact of this illness.

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was created 35 years ago to educate and provide guidance for prevention, early detection and

remediation for those affected. The Breast cancer awareness month is observed from Oct 1 to Oct 31st of every year.

Facts:

1. It is advised that all women should consider evaluating their breast through mammography from the age of 40 to help with early detection.

2. There is no shame in talking about breast cancer

3. Early detection of breast cancer has saved many women who fight and be successful

4. Mammography Day is observed on 18 Oct

5. Pink Ribbons are handed over to people who generally participate in the Breast Cancer Awareness program.

Our Brand New School Spirit Club Members!

2019-2020

Writer- Guha Rajaraman

Photographer and Illustrator- Shaivisri Akula

Christopher Columbus sailed to the Bahamas in 1492. He sailed with 3 ships, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. He wanted to find a new quicker route to India so he could get spices, sail back to Europe with them, sell them, and get rich.

He sailed on his flagship (main ship) the Santa Maria with 52 other men, all in hopes in finding a new route to India. Sadly they failed, badly. They didn't find India or America. They found what is now the Bahamas.

Christopher asked the king and queen of a lot of countries in Europeh before he found out that King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain supported him.

Many people think that Columbus was the good guy. Not in my opinion. In my opinion, he was the bad guy. He would take hundreds of native people and sell them as slaves in other countries. He would also use some slaves for himself. If they didn't do what they were told, the would be killed and made an example of.

On one of his voyages Columbus died. It would have been a bit of a celebration for the native people, if they ever found out. But it was a pretty sorrowful day for the Spanish who liked Columbus.

Diwali Celebration Videos! ENJOY!

Writer- Anusha Patel

Illustrator- Hibba Imatiaz

What did the mummy eat for lunch?

Answer: a wrapitto!

Writer- Kruthvik Maruboina

Photographer and Illustrator - Alexander Spiewak

Respect

Article writer- Kruthvik Maruboina

Respect comes with many definitions but the main one is the golden rule . The golden rule is to treat everyone the way they want to be treated. Anyway, respect is this month’s Character Ed trait. On the previous month, Ms. DiSilvestro introduced us to respect and the character traits. Respect also means to treat yourself nicely and to have self esteem. Respect is very important. Another thing about respect is to respect yourself, not only other people. You can respect other people in many different ways such as helping them and listening to other people when they are talking to you. Or maybe you can pick up litter you see on the playground. There are many ways to respect people.

You can show people respect by authority as well, like being a police officer or firefighter. Respect also means to feel or show honor to yourself and other people. A main part of respect is to make people feel normal like everyone else. I think respect is a major part of society. Anyway, that’s it for respect!

Yashraj Shah

5th Grader in Mrs. Tanis' Class