Riddle Me This...
Give me wood and I will live, give me water and I will die.
What is Fire
We are Kindergarten’s Dynamic Duo. Some say we’re sweet like M&M’s.
Ms. Mallin and Mrs. Mead
This acronym represents a group of Guardians and Educators making a difference in our school community.
What is the PTA Parent Teachers Association.
In past years, some 5th grades joined this group of important helpers of the community. Some of their duties would be to hold open doors at dismissal, ensure school rules and expectations were followed and model upstanding scholar behavior.
Who is the Safety Patrol
In middle school, very few students ride the yellow school bus. If you plan to travel by the city bus then you better have one of these in your wallet to ride to school and back home again.
Metrocard
I travel around the world yet I only stay in one corner.
What is a Stamp
This person posts things like, "Today is National Pretzel Day.
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Bruno
This large space is used for many different activities. Spirit Day assemblies, Recess on rainy days or perhaps transformed into a Broadway theater for Mr. Jimenez' performances.
What is the MPR, Multi-Purpose Room
290's basketball team's name______
The ACES
In middle school, don't be late to class or walk into the science lab when you should be in math class. You must carry one of these to make it through your school day successful.
What is a Program or Schedule
I am always in front of you but can't be seen.
What is your Future.
During the 2019-20 school year, this person taught all scholars the alphabet in Mandarin. In the mornings, we were greeted with a friendly, "Ni Hao"!
Who is Ms. Chen, our foriegn language exchange teacher.
Rapper Drake said it best in a song, The Motto.
This statement when said with excitement, is used to express that one should make the most of the present moment without worrying about the future.
What is YOLO
You Only Live Once!
Salsa, Bachata and Creative Dance. These were some of the dance moves that this visiting program has taught us.
Notes in Motion
Say good bye to classroom closets, seat sacks and hook numbers. Middle school is the big leagues. Store your books, coats and other personal items in these and secure it with this.
2 Answers Needed
What is a Locker and lock (combination or key)
What goes up but never comes down?
What is your AGE.
This person(s) used to stand in the school lobby each morning watching for late scholars after 8:10am.
Mrs. Remache or Mrs. Miller
Home work help, snacks with some fun and games. You can meet up with scholars after the school day ends from 2pm - 5pm. "Hey Mom & Dad, please pick me up on time!"
What is MTH, Maspeth Town Hall.
Name PS 290's Founding Principal and its current Principal.
Ms. Mieasia Harris
Mr. Jose Jimenez
It's more than just academics. There's a lot of team spirit and other social groups to join. In middle school you can join these to show your talents and athletic abilities.
Sports Teams
Special Interest Clubs
Student Government
I am as light as a feather, yet the strongest person can't hold me for 5 minutes.
What is your Breathe.
This person kept our school community safe and you could always expect a warm and cheerful greeting every time that you passed her desk.
No need to be proper when texting your buddies. These popular acronyms lets other know that you are "extremely surprised or shocked" and "will be returning soon"
OMG!
BRB!
More than a great Principal. Mr. Jimenez, has directed several amazing school performances. Can you name them all?
James and the Giant Peach
Seussicak the Musical
The Lion King
Of course all of 290 Graduates will continue to be on their BEST behavior and make the right choices in middle school. Beware if you don't, you'll find yourself spending time after school doing this and will answer to this disciplinarian of the school.
Detention and Dean