About Your Body
I hear ya! This body part also controls your balance.
Ears
Strike! Jump! Don't get hit in the foot by a ball or you might have to go do some exercises to get back in.
Poison Ball
King once played sports against small college teams in the New York area when it was first established in this year.
1865
These two teachers were both student "lifers" and graduated from King School in 2016 and 2020. Name one.
Ms. Eagleton and Mr. Raidt
A foul shot is worth this many points.
1
This exercise is great for your legs and helps you bend and straighten your knees.
Squat
I stay out too late
Got nothing in my brain
That's what people say, mm-mm
That's what people say, mm-mm
Shake it Off by Taylor Swift
This green vegetable is packed with iron and can make you strong like Popeye!
Spinach
The human body has this many bones in it.
206
Protect your moons and galaxies at all costs!
Space Invaders
This team won their first league championship, going undefeated in their league for the first time in over 10 years.
Girl's Varsity Basketball
This teacher has played soccer competitively in 7 different countries.
Mrs. S
In soccer, a player gets a "hat trick" by scoring this many goals in one game.
This exercise involves lying on your stomach and lifting your chest and legs off the ground, which is great for strengthening your back muscles.
Superheroes
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me. Speaking words of wisdom...
Let it Be by the Beatles
This vitamin, found in citrus fruits like oranges, helps boost your immune system.
Vitamin C
Femur
You can score 1 point or 5 points if you don't get out. It's your choice!
Kickball Capture the Flag 21
Over the last 20 years, this King program has won 34 championship titles.
Volleyball
Name TWO of the four teachers that have worked in the Lower School for over 20 years.
Mrs. Rachinsky-Wood, Mrs. Decker, Mrs. Santoro, and Mrs. Eagleton
A perfect score in bowling.
300
You must step and hop to perform this movement.
Skipping
I thought love was only true in fairy tales
Meant for someone else but not for me
Love was out to get me
That's the way it seemed
Disappointment haunted all my dreams
I'm a Believer by Smash Mouth
This food group includes bread, rice, and pasta, and gives you the energy you need to run, jump, and play.
Grain Group
This muscle is on the back of your upper leg and helps you bend your knee.
Hamstring
This sport was invented in Washington and was named after the creator's dog. It can also be a salty snack!
Pickleball
At King, playing sports isn't only about winning championship titles. King's integrity during competition has won the school 8 awards for excellence in this positive "skill".
Sportsmanship
This teacher has run 3 half marathons. She has also taught in Pre-K, fourth, and third grade here at King.
Mrs. Keogh
In tennis, it's the score during deuce.
40/40
This exercise involves running in place or moving your legs quickly to get your heart rate up, often done in place without moving forward.
High Knees
"I'll be over at ten," you told me time and again
But you're late, I wait around and then (Ba-dah-dah)
I went to the door, I can't take any more
It's not you, you let me down again (Hey, hey, hey)
Build Me a Buttercup by The Foundations
This mineral, found in dairy products, helps keep your bones and teeth strong.
Calcium
Also known as the funny bone, this bone is located in your upper arm.
Humerus
The circle is safe, but don't forget to tag what's in there before you run back!
Touch the Tee
King has had this many players make it to the NFL.
5- Billy Dee-Greenwood, Nate Collins, Silas Redd, Kevin Piere-Louis, and Kenny Dyson
This teacher was born in North Carolina but grew up in Danbury, CT.
Mr. D
In golf, it's an eagle on a par 4.
You must protect your head when you do this movement on the ground.
Log roll
You held me down, but I got up (hey!)
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Like thunder, gonna shake the ground
Roar by Katy Perry
MyPlate is the name of the important food guide that divides food into this many groups and shows how much of each we should eat for a balanced diet.
5 - Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy
The largest organ in your body.
Skin
This sport originated with Native American tribes in the 17th century. It was used to settle disputes, with games sometimes involving hundreds of players on each team.
Lacrosse
Name the 3 major sporting events King hosts year round.
This teacher still holds the record (17 feet and 2 inches) for the long jump at her Connecticut high school.
Mrs. Scala
In volleyball, a set is typically played to this many points.
25
Burpee
It might seem crazy what I'm about to say
Sunshine she's here, you can take a break
I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space
With the air, like I don't care baby by the way
Happy by Pharrell
This is the recommended amount of water you should drink daily to stay hydrated and healthy.
8 cups