All About Me
How many kids do I have?
3
Oh no! My car has a flat tire. I guess when it rains, it pours!
When something bad happens, it seems like a lot of bad things happen at once.
What is our Principal's name?
Mr. Schalk
Yes
Jellyfish are over 500 million years old
True. Some species can be "immortal," meaning they can reset their cellular age and potentially live indefinitely. Jellyfish are primarily made of water (around 95%) and are found in diverse sizes and habitats around the world.
What states have I lived in?
NY, CA, and PA
My dog is feeling under the weather today and doesn't want to go out and play.
Not feeling well.
What are the school colors?
Maroon and White
Besides a school, name me one other place an SLP can work?
In a:
speech clinic
hospital
nursing home
home
group home (this is a home for people with severe disabilities that don't need a nursing home but can't live alone)
rehab facility
College as a Professor
Everyone celebrates summer from June to September.
False. The time of the year that summer comes in is different for the northern and the southern hemispheres. In the northern hemisphere, summer is from June to September. In the south, summer is from December to March.
What is my favorite animal?
Owl
When describing the robber to the police, Robin hit the nail on the head and he was apprehended quickly.
This means to describe something exactly right.
What four color tops can you wear to school?
Black, gray, maroon, or white
Besides working on articulation, stuttering, grammar, and vocabulary, what does an SLP work on?
Cognitive issues (memory loss, brain damage, safety awareness, problem solving, etc)
Feeding/Swallowing
AAC- Using a communication device
Social skills
Vocal abuse/loss of voice
Jellyfish are really not fish.
True. Despite their name, jellyfish are not fish and in fact have no brain. They are invertebrates and belong to a group called cnidarians.
How many dogs do I have?
4
I told Andy I would love to go to the movies with him sometime, but the ball is now in his court.
This means it's someone else's turn to act or make a decision. So in this situation, it is now Andy's turn to actually ask me to the movies and set a date.
What is the first day of school for students for the 2025-2026 school year?
Monday, August 25th
SLPs often can have voice disorders due to excessive talking. What is one thing that a person can do to prevent a voice disorder?
Drink plenty of water
Vocal rest
Avoid screaming for extended periods of time
Use a cool mist humidifier in their room
Use of a microphone
The most number of thunderstorms in a year occur during spring in the USA.
False. The most number of thunderstorms in a year occur during summer. They occur due to a combination of summer showers and moisture, and rapidly rising air.
I am not a teacher. What is my official job title? (hint there is no teacher in the answer)
Speech Language Pathologist
I want to get in shape so taking my bike to work kills two birds with one stone.
This means to accomplish two things at once.
What does R.I.S.E. stand for?
Student Responsibilities (R.I.S.E.):
Responsible
Involved
Safe
Everyday
Give me at least two different synonyms for the word "talk"
speak, utter, chat, say, tell, phrase, gab, discourse, allocute, discourse, and orate.
Some jellyfish have the ability to produce their own light.
True. Many jellyfish species can produce their own light, a process called bioluminescence.