Ms. Holcomb
Del Sur
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
The Explorer Way
Grab Bag
100

Where did Ms. Holcomb go to college?

California Lutheran University

100

What time does the bell ring for school to start?

8:45

100

What is 9 x 8?

72

100

What are the three "Be" statements?

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

Be Safe

100

How many students do we have in our class?

31

200

What is Ms. Holcomb's favorite animal?

Frog

200

What is our room number?

225

200

What is another way to say "main character" in a story?

protagonist

200

What is one thing that is required if you want to ride a bike or scooter to school?

Helmet 

Signed permit

200

When can you use the school elevator?

Only with an adult!

300

What is Ms. Holcomb's MOST favorite thing to do?

Watch the sunset

300

How many fifth grade teachers are at Del Sur?

5
300

How many original British colonies did we have before we became the United States?

13

300

What do you do when the yard duties or Mrs. Ganesan make the end of recess sound?

Stop playing, crouch, and freeze.

300

What war will we learn about in fifth grade?

Revolutionary War

400

Where did Ms. Holcomb travel this summer?

Italy, Texas, Sun Valley 

400

Who is our school's vice principal?

Mrs. Marsella

400

What place value is the number 5 in this decimal number 0.5?

tenths or five tenths
400

When and where can you use your cell phone, if you have one?

After school, outside the school building and fence.

400

What is the freezing temperature for water? Must give complete answer!

32 degrees fahrenheit OR 0 degrees celsius 

500

How many cousins does Ms. Holcomb have?

32

500

What year did Del Sur Elementary open?

2008

500

What does it mean to infer something?

To figure something out by using clues or hints in the text. 

500

What do you need to do before making a video or taking a photo of someone?

Ask permission!

500

What is the last day of elementary school for fifth grade for the 2025-2026 school year?

June 4, 2026

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