Morning Mayhem

S5.E130: Wednesday Vibes, NGSS Testing, Cold Pizza, Swedish Shipwrecks, Mars Molecules, Roman Mummy, Rainy Day Sports

I’m Wednesday, the day that feels like a heavy blanket on a rainy morning. I’m "middle of the road" and, frankly, I’m feeling a bit like Eeyore—sluggish and definitely in need of a nap. On this April 22nd, Woodland is shifting gears. NGSS testing has moved advisory to the end of the day and closed the library. It’s National Library Outreach Day, though you’ll have to "reach in" since the media center is locked for tests. If you’re hungry, grab pizza for the tennis fundraiser or join the debate over cold pepperoni pizza in your pajamas. The world is busy while I’m hovering in the mid-week slump: crews found shipwrecks in Sweden, a mummy was unearthed with a fragment of the Iliad, and Mars revealed organic molecules. In sports, the boys tennis team beat Watertown, but the Red Sox and Celtics struggled. Today, girls tennis, baseball, and softball are all scheduled as the rain clears. We even confirmed Hillhouse’s mascot is the Bulldogs. Stay aware of the Best Buddies Prom and the "Drowsy Chaperone". Now, I’m heading back under the covers

S5.E129: Bus Stop UberEats, Senior Projects, Queen Elizabeth’s B-Day, NFL Unis, Golf Team Captains

The April 21st broadcast of "Good Morning Woodland" covers a range of school updates, global news, and local sports. Key school topics include the completion of senior projects, NGSS testing in the media center, and upcoming events like a tennis fundraiser at Hometown Pizza. The news segment highlights Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, Rome's founding anniversary, new NFL uniforms, and Apple’s new CEO, John Turnis. The sports segment features an interview with senior golf captains Matthew Scarlato and Liam Kimball. They explain that high school matches consist of nine holes, where the top five scores from six players count toward the team total. While the team currently has an 0-3 record, the captains noted that recent matches have been increasingly close. They use a mobile app for live-tracking scores in real-time and primarily practice by playing rounds at Oxford Greens. The captains also discussed their favorite clubs—such as the five-iron and three-wood—and their pre-shot routines, which involve taking a single practice swing to avoid overthinking. And that's a wrap on Tuesday April 21st.

S5.E128: Patriot’s Day, Senior Project Day, Extended Advisory, Earthquakes and Tsunamis, Shelton Flag, Rho Kappa CT History Day Winners

Good morning, Woodland! It is a frosty Monday, April 20th, with temperatures taking a 60-degree plunge since last week. Today we celebrate Patriots Day, commemorating the Battle of Lexington and Concord alongside the running of the Boston Marathon and early Red Sox baseball. On campus, students are navigating a modified schedule for Senior Project Day, featuring an extended 80-minute advisory period. In global headlines, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, triggering tsunami warnings, while SSD prices have doubled due to international tariffs and conflict . Closer to home, Shelton, Connecticut, recently debuted its first-ever city flag . Turning to sports, the softball team dominated Oxford 9-0, while the NBA playoffs are in full swing with victories for the Celtics and Knicks . Finally, we highlight the new Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society. Junior members Tiago and Sofia are advancing to the state history competition on May 2nd, presenting research on the New Haven Black Panther trials and Connecticut’s first female pilot. Don't forget the upcoming tennis fundraiser and tickets for The Drowsy Chaperone. Have a great day, Woodland!

S5.E127: Night Rain, Penguin Plunge, Timmy the Whale, Meat Raffles, Essay Win, Boys Tennis Captains

OH MY GOSH, Woodland! It’s April 17th and today’s show was a TOTAL BLAST! First off, there’s a Penguin Plunge coming May 13th to help the Special Olympics—it’s going to be chaos in the courtyard! In the news, they saved a whale named Timmy using giant air cushions to float him back to the ocean! Also, people in Minnesota are having meat raffles for hot dogs and brisket—I want to win a hot dog! Congrats to Alexa Piscatelli for winning first place in the big essay contest, too! Sports are HUGE today! Baseball is taking on Naugatuck and softball plays Oxford! We even met the tennis captains, Jameson and Luke! They told us all about their 3-1 season and how they really want to win the NVL title! They both love BIG serves and playing from the baseline! Don't forget: the library is closed during advisory, senior projects are due Monday, and CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOKS! It’s a B-day, so let’s make it awesome! Byeeee!

S5.E126: Brownie Recipe Needed, Lightning, AI Doctors, Yucca Flag, Momma Manning Poetry Reading, Sports Update, Girls Tennis Captains

Good morning, Woodland! It’s a beautiful, sweltering day with temperatures reaching the 90s after a night of spectacular lightning strikes. We kicked off with a kitchen crisis: our host is desperate for a brownie recipe that doesn't result in "rock-solid" edible bricks. In the news, Tomlin reports that 46% of Americans doubt vaccine science, LIV Golf faces potential cuts, and AI chatbots are providing "problematic" medical responses. Meanwhile, a 20-year-old designer is making waves with a bold new flag proposal for Yucca Valley. Turning to sports, Baseball shut out Torrington 5-0, and Softball dominated Holy Cross. Tennis captains Olivia and Morgan stopped by the studio to discuss their young team’s development and the return of Coach DeGennaro. Quick reminders: poetry at Beacon Falls Library tonight at 6:30, and the Dance Team clinic is this Saturday. Charge those Chromebooks, Woodland—it’s an A day! Stay tuned for more Morning Mayhem!