New Beginnings
Sycamore
Middle School
September
Study Habits
100

Shopping for pens, pencils, notebooks, and other such material is associated with the start of every one of these.

What is a new school year?

100

Mr. Sheehan is the new, charismatic principal of this elementary school. 

What is Sycamore Elementary School?

100

In the United States, middle schools include these three grade levels.

What is sixth, seventh, and eighth grade?

100

This is the number of days in September.

What is 30?

100

Using one of these to write down assignments is a great way to stay organized!

What is a planner/agenda?

200

The transformation of a caterpillar into this new creature marks a new beginning for this insect.

What is a butterfly?

200

Nathan and Lucas's elementary school is located on this street.

What is Sycamore Avenue?

200
This is everyone's favorite "class" in elementary school, but it is no longer available in middle school.

What is recess?

200

September is a great month to pick this fruit off of orchard trees.

What are apples?

200

These can be short-term or long-term, but either way, these personalized plans can help you stay focused and on track!

What are goals?

300

Because they can regrow this, alligators have represented regrowth and new beginnings.

What is a tail?

300

These huge deciduous trees are common in North America.

What are Sycamore trees?

300

Middle school students are often allowed to choose which foreign language they would like to take.  A class that is chosen by the student is called this.

What is an elective?

300

Although it is intended to recognize the hard work of American citizens, this September holiday is often associated with the end of the summer season.

What is Labor Day?

300

Your teacher doesn't want to sit around by him/herself.  Your teacher wants you here asking questions and showing interest in your grades!

What is extra help?

400

This Jewish holiday celebrates a new year.

What is Rosh Hashanah?

400

These leaves are easily mistaken for maple leaves.

What are Sycamore leaves?

400

Middle school includes grades 6-8, but a school that only includes grades 7-8 is usually called this.

What is junior high school?

400
Also known as the autumnal equinox, this day falls on or about September 21 every year.

What is the first day of fall?

400

Planning early for these is the best way to be prepared and get a good grade!

What are tests?

500

This ancient and mythical creature (and pet of Dumbledore's) is one of the most famous symbols of new beginnings known to mankind.

What is the phoenix? 

500

This fig is grown in the middle east and parts of Africa.  It smells sweet and tastes sweet too.

What is a Sycamore fig (or Sycamore fruit)?

500

In New York, sixth graders cannot join these, but seventh and eighth grader can.

What are after-school sports?

500

The actress who plays Leslie Knope celebrates her birthday in September.

Who is Amy Poehler? 

500

This group of peers who voluntarily gets together to work on assignments and prepare for tests will help all who participate to succeed.

What is a study group?

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