City Year Fun Facts
What grade levels does CYNY support?
Elementary & Middle (3-8)
What is the nickname of New York City?
The Big Apple
How many schools does City Year serve in NYC? (total)
17 elementary and middle together
What is the term used for Americorps members who commit to a year of serving?
Corps Member
24
What does PITW stand for?
Putting Idealism To Work
Which famous park is in the Heart of Manhattan?
Central Park
What is the school in Queens called?
PS149Q/ Christa McAuliffe
What was the first year of City Year NY?
2003
1/3 is what percent?
33%
What shoes were originally a part of City Year uniform?
Timberlands
Which borough is known for the birthplace of Hip-Hop?
Bronx
Who are the PPMs for our schools? (name all three)
Alexus, Fatouma, Ty
What city did City Year initially start in?
Boston
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo DaVinci
What president was seen jogging in a City Year Jacket?
Bill Clinton
What is the name of the famous New York sandwhich?
Chopped Cheese
Who are the SPDs for our schools? (name all 3)
Lee, Sara, Olga
What year was City Year founded?
1988
Square root of Pi to the nearest hundredth place?
1.77
How many United States' cities are City Year in?
29
The capital of New York?
Albany
Name one school from each zone? (name zone then the school)
Love Joy: JHS123x, UA AFL, Mosaic Prep, PS146M, PS75x, Emolior Academy
Shoulders of Giants:PS83M, Highbridge Green, PS171M, PS154x, IS584x, INMS
Bridge Builders:Emma Laz, Fresh Creek, Frederick Douglass VIII, JHS218K, PS149Q
Who is the founder/s of City Year? (can say one or both) (Yes need last name if saying only one :))
Michael Brown & Alan Khaki
Where is Mount Everest located?
Nepal