NYC fun facts
If I start in Manhattan and travel north across the Harlem river, what borough will I be in?
The Bronx!!
TRUE OR FALSE: The answer to an addition equation is called the difference.
False
What is the Buckley motto?
Honor and truth or honor et veritas
What days of the week does our class have technology?
Wednesday and Friday!
Name two bridges that connect Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Brooklyn bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg bridge
When did the first subway open?
October 27, 1904
WILD CARD: What is Mr. O'Melia's favorite baseball team?
The Red Sox!
Name three sports teams in the upper school at Buckley
Cross Country, football, soccer, baseball, wrestling, basketball, Lax, Track and Field
What is it called when you figure out where everyone will be standing and saying their lines during a play?
Blocking!
Name a bridge along the NYC marathon route
Verrazano, Queensboro, and Willis Avenue Bridge
If a train is heading “downtown,” which cardinal direction is it heading?
south
Name a division equation with the numbers 8, 24, and 3.
24 divided by 8 equals 3 OR 24 divided by 3 equals 8.
What are the names of the three buildings that make up the Buckley School?
Walsh, Hubball, Arts and Sciences
What is Ms. Aymong's favorite Buckley lunch?
Name a bridge in NYC that cars do not cross
High Bridge, and Hell Gate bridge
Which NYC borough has the highest population? (meaning where the most people live)
Brooklyn
How many boxes of 10 chocolates could you make with 219 chocolates? How many leftovers would you have?
21 with 9 leftover!
Name two third grade homeroom teachers at Buckley
Mr. Brand and Mrs. Balliett
Ms. Mehta and Mr. Reddick
What is Mr. Bailey's favorite skyscraper?
The Chrysler Building
Who was the female engineer who played a big role in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge?
Emily Roebling
The G train
About how many people live in NYC?
A. 8 MILLION
B. 10 MILLION
C. 4 MILLION
B. 8 MILLION
Recite some of the lyrics to Buckley Forever
Buckley forever, Through rain and shine,
Sunset and dawning, Still we are thine and in defeat
Or in vict’ry, We shall acclaim,
Thy dauntless spirit and thy deathless name.
Buckley forever, Hail hail to thee,
Bright is thy glory, Won in the long years and we pledge
Thee our future, Thee to adore,
Till in the skies the stars shall burn no more.
What 5 picture books were highlighted in Night at the Library?
1. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
2. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
3. The Day the Crayons Quit
4. Spiderman
5. Giraffes Can't Dance
Which bridge in NYC allows cars, subway trains, and people to cross
Manhattan Bridge