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100

What is the purpose of mindful writing

Mindful writing can provide awareness, helping you to make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives.

100

What year did Bart open?

2004

100

When was the first Christmas decorated?

The first decorated Christmas tree was set up in the town of Riga, Latvia, in 1510.

100

The more you take, the more you leave behind.....what is it?

Foot steps

100

What is able to go up a chimney when down but unable to go down a chimney when up?

Umbrella 

200

Controlled breathing can cause psychological changes that include: 

- decrease in BP, HR, levels of stress, 

-Increase in physical energy, calm, over all well-being

200

Do you know what BART's mission statement is?

BART Charter Public School (BART) prepares students for college by promoting mastery of academic skills and content with a strong foundation in arts and technology. The school provides middle and high school students in Berkshire County with an educational community that regards everyone, including teachers and parents, as lifelong learners.

200

What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?

Fruit Cake

200

What belongs to you, but is used more by others?

Your name

200

How many times can you subtract 10 from 100?

Once. After the first subtraction, you’re subtracting from 90.

300

Give me 2 of the 5 rules Morgan followed during the filming of "Super Size Me"

Must say yes, if he is asked to supersize.

Has to try everything on the menu.

He has to eat 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Everything he eats and drinks must be from McDonald's.

He is only allowed to take 5000 steps.

300

What was BART before it was a school?

In 1974, it was known as the Adams Berkshire Inn, in 1988 the building was remodeled as One Commercial Place to house businesses. BART purchased the property in 2006 and in 2014 added 11,000 square feet to the building at a cost of $3.9 million.

300

What science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?

Star Wars

300

What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

The letter "R"

300

What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?

Stamp

400

What are some special considerations to keep in mind when being conscious about our breathing....

....remember when certain people concentrate on their breathing it can cause panic attacks and hyperventilation 

400

What is BART's belief? 

Our Belief

 

"Excellence is a habit." Aristotle

 

This quote goes to the core of what BART believes: every child can excel and go to college. Our purpose is to facilitate excellence and achievement through effort in a supportive and vibrant academic environment. We instill children with the lifelong habits of working hard, cultivating their skills, and earning their success every step of the way.

400

What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

Jingle Bells

400

What English word has three consecutive double letters?

Bookkeeper 

400

Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Wednesday, Friday or Sunday?

Yesterday, today, tomorrow 

500

In the documentary "Super Size Me", How long did it take Morgan to loose the weight he gained?

Remember he gained 25lbs during this documentary, it took him 13months to loose the McDonald's weight.

500

True or False: You can see BART's Annual Report?

True!!! It is on our website!

500

According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers?

Gold Coins

500

A is the brother of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. So how is D related to A?

A is D’s uncle.

500

What can be broken but is never held?

A promise

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