Paper or Styrofoam?

Recycled cardboard is a good choice for the lunch trays that are used in schools. It is a much better choice than Styrofoam for many reasons. Two of the most important reasons are that cardboard is biodegradable and recyclable. Styrofoam, on the other hand, it is not biodegradable, and it is very expensive to recycle. Some of the other reasons that recycled cardboard is good to use are it reduces waste in landfills, it saves trees, and it reduces pollution. Since the cardboard can be set aside for recycling, it is not being added to our constantly growing landfills. Old paper products are used in recycled cardboard, so new trees don't have to be cut down to make new cardboard, therefore, less carbon dioxide is released into the air. When trees are saved, more carbon dioxide is absorbed by them, more oxygen is released into the air, and many species of wildlife are saved since their habitats aren't being destroyed. Less pollution is created in the production of recycled cardboard and paper than in the production of new paper products. There are a number of reasons why Styrofoam is bad for the environment. Even though it can be recycled, it is cheaper to make new, and very few things can be made with recycled Styrofoam. Recycling Styrofoam is expensive and creates lots of pollution that harms the environment. Used Styrofoam usually ends up in a landfill, and since it is not biodegradable, it sits there forever. Some Styrofoam is made of chlorofluorocarbons, and these chemicals are very harmful to people, animals, and the ozone layer that surrounds the planet Earth. Recycled cardboard is clearly a better choice than Styrofoam for something used in such large quantities as school lunch trays. Every time a Styrofoam lunch tray is used, it ends up in a landfill, creates more pollution, and harms the environment. If recycled lunch trays were used, there would be less disruption to the planet's ecosystems, some animals might be saved from extinction, and schools would be helping to improve the future of the planet. When students grow up they should know that they helped to make the world a better place.

By

Caroline Mull

Neighborhood Playground

To: The City Council

I am writing you this letter hoping to explain why Rahway would like a Neighborhood Playground. We were imagining the playground to have blue and red swings, some yellow slides, green monkey bars, and some orange balancing beams. We were also thinking about having a rock climbing wall, a basketball hoop, and a volleyball net. We can also plant some colorful flowers and beautiful trees. The playground would have some benches and picnic tables for all to enjoy.

I think the City Council should really consider giving Rahway this playground. It would help give us kids a safe place to run around and enjoy the outdoors. Adults can also enjoy the playground. They can sit and enjoy the fresh air or read a book while the kids have fun. It can be a place for everyone to enjoy. I hope this letter helps you make a decision in our favor. We hope you see the benefits and joy it would bring to our town. Who knows, maybe you will come and enjoy our new playground with us!

Sincerely,

Amanda Badillo

Jacques Cousteau

Jacques Cousteau, Jacques Cousteau

Under water explorer, Jacques Cousteau

He observed the whales

And the creatures of the sea

He showed what he learned

To you and to me.

Jacques Cousteau, Jacques Cousteau

Under water explorer, Jacques Cousteau

Four Oscars

And ten Emmys

He won them all

Because he loved the sea.

Jacques Cousteau, Jacques Cousteau

Under water explorer, Jacques Cousteau

By

Amanda Vansco

Madison Elementary School

Grade 5

Mr. Delloiacono’s Class

Richard E. Byrd

Richard Byrd

One of the best explorers

That I can see

His expeditions

Help his ambitions

To explore on more missions

He was brave till the day

He was put in his grave.

By

Amanda Rolon

Madison Elementary School

Grade 5

Mr. Delloiacono’s Class

The Journey

Sent out on an expedition

Two young men didn’t know

That their meeting one another

Would change the waters below

CHORUS

The Journey to the Fox and to the Wisconsin

Is a journey that led to the great Mississippi

Waters so calm with new discovery

A land shared with the Indian

Their journey was not easy

But they were welcomed along the way

Funny looking fish and buffalo grazing

Marquette and Joliet claimed the waters that bright day

CHORUS

The Journey to the Fox and to the Wisconsin

Is a journey that led to the great Mississippi

Waters so calm with new discovery

A land shared with the Indian

Song Composed

By

Gabrielle Worthy

Madison Elementary School

Grade 5

Mr. Delloiacono’s Class

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