DMPSJ 101
Thanksgiving Throwdown
Finish That TV Theme Song
Who Said It? – Movie Lines
DC Wards
100

How many cluster agencies are under DMPSJ 

12

100

This day of the week Thanksgiving falls on every year in the United States.

What is Thursday

100

Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down .

and I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there." (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)

100

Keep the change, ya filthy animal!”

Who is Johnny? (Home Alone movie-inside-the-movie)

100

Known for go-go history, the Big Chair, and community activism.

What is Ward 8

200

Year the Mayor Announced, Lindsey Appiah as New Deputy Mayor for Public Safety

What is 2023

200

This side dish is often made with marshmallows 

What is Sweet Potatoes casserole 

200

Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away

on my way to where the air is sweet." (Sesame Street)

200

Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”

Who is Johnny Castle? (Dirty Dancing)

200

This Ward is known for the Smithsonian museums and most major monuments.

What is Ward 2

300

What two employees have been with DMPSJ the longest? 

Who is Jasmin and Isaiah 

300

The parade watched by millions each Thanksgiving morning is hosted in this city.

What is New York City? (Macy’s Parade)

300

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky

..they're all together ooky." (The Addams Family)

300

Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get

Who is Forest Gump

300

Home to Nationals Park and The Wharf, a major waterfront entertainment area.

What is Ward 6

400

How many staff are under DMPSJ Executive Team (Wilson Building)

What is 21

400

This classic Thanksgiving side dish is often made with bread cubes, herbs, celery, and onions and baked inside or outside the turkey.

What is stuffing (or dressing)?

400

"So no one told you life was gonna be this way

clap clap clap clap "Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's DOA." (Friends)

400

Bye, Felicia

Who is Ice Cube - Friday

400

Union Market, Gallaudet University, and booming food halls are here  

What is Ward 5

500

This cluster agency, known as HSEMA, leads the District’s emergency preparedness and response efforts.

What is the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency?

500

Many families break this small turkey bone for good luck, with the larger piece granting a wish.

What is a wishbone? 

500

To infinity and beyond!”

Who is Buzz Lightyear? (Toy Story)  

500

You’re gonna need a bigger boat.

 Chief Brody, Jaws (1975)

500

July 25 unveiled Cain’s Way today — named for the Cain family, who were among the first Black families to break housing barriers

What is Ward 7

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