What special day did Dr. Kick celebrate this year?
Her 50th birthday!
100
What year did Wilmette become a village?
1872
100
Name five Chicago landmarks.
John Hancock building, the Bean, Willis Tower, Buckingham fountain, Navy Pier, etc...
100
When Miss Dix celebrates her birthday this summer, she will be half way to what age?
90 years
200
Which elementary school did Miss Dix teach at before starting at Harper?
Romona Elementary School
200
District 39 had four snow/cold days this year. What month did these occur and what school vacation was extra long because of these days off of school?
January, Winter break
200
What is the diameter of the Earth?
About 12,000 kilometers
200
What date did the Chicago Fire begin?
October 8, 1971
200
What is the name of Miss Dix's cat? Who is it named after?
Linus, named after the Peanuts cartoon character
300
Where did Miss Dix go to school in 3rd grade?
St Joseph's School
300
Name three teachers who were new to Harper this year.
Miss McGinnis, Mrs McGonigal, Miss Clark, Mrs. Divis
300
Name the titles of three of the read-aloud books that Miss Dix read this year.
The Tale of Despereaux, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Louis Braille, The Hero's Guide to Saving the Kingdom
300
What date did the 3rd grade class go on the Chicago field trip this year?
Monday, May 19th 2014
300
Name something (NOT nose related) that totally grosses Miss Dix out!
A very wiggly, hanging-by-a-thread, loose tooth
400
At which school did Miss Dix teach before she came to Wilmette / District 39?
St Norbert School in Northbrook
400
What is the name of the Superintendent of District 39? Hint: He is Dr Kick's boss.
Dr. Ray Lechner
400
Name the four basic strokes that make up the cursive alphabet.
overcurve, undercurve, downcurve, and slant
400
Which of Chicago's professional sports team is the oldest?
Hint: It was founded in 1870!
The Chicago Cubs
400
Name one phrase that Miss Dix is known for saying to her students all the time.
"Shake a tail feather"; "Less talking, more moving"; "She's small, but mighty"
500
Where did Miss Dix go to college?
University of Kansas
500
How many days until the first day of 4th grade?
(Hint: School starts on Thurs Aug 28th)
76 days
500
How many Earth diameters would fit across the diameter of the Sun?
109 Earth diameters
500
What very famous cartoon artist was born in Chicago on December 5, 1901?
Hint: His cartoon figures are world famous and have led to the creation of much more than just cartoon films.
Walt Disney
500
What are the names of all five of Miss Dix's nephews?