December Holidays
US History
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100

What movie is about a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

The Polar Express

100

What event in American history prompted Franklin Roosevelt to say, "Yesterday... is a date which will live in infamy?"

The attack on Pearl Harbor, HI (Dec. 7, 1941)

100

Before joining Founders Academy, this teacher worked as a criminalist in the New Hampshire Forensic Science Laboratory for 15 years.

Mrs. Dawson

100

In what year did The Founders Academy first open to students, when the total student enrollment was 100 students?

2014

200

On Christmas Day over 4 million Japanese families will eat dinner at this restaurant.

KFC

200

How many articles does the US Constitution have?

7

200
At this teacher's house, you're likely to find lots of legos, a tortoise, and a Founders student.

Mr. Efstathiou (aka Mr. E)

200
Complete the following statement, which is printed above the doors of our school's front atrium... "Through these doors walk the leaders of the future... the _____ ___ ___ ________."

guardians of our liberty."

300

This is a nine-branched candelabrum, which is lit during the eight day celebration of Hanukkah.

Menorah (aka Hanukkiah)


300

Who was the first man to become President of the United States, whose father was also President?

John Quincy Adams

300

This Founders teacher has worked at the school for more consecutive years than any other teacher.

Senorita Cote

300

According the The Founders Academy Code of Values (Core Values), who are we expected to "honor?"

Our Heroes

400

How many TOTAL ghosts appear in the novel, "A Christmas Carol?"

4

400

On what month, day, and year will the United States celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence?

July 4, 2026

400

This Founders teacher loves flyfishing, archery, and lives in a tiny house!

Mr. Dauphinee

400

Within 20, how many students are currently enrolled at The Founders Academy? 

443 (423 - 463)

500

This historical figure, who also started the Protestant Reformation, started the traditions of decorating trees and gift-giving in Germany, in the 16th century.

Martin Luther

500

The words of the Star Spangled Banner were written by Francis Scott Key during the Battle of Fort McHenry, during what war? 

The War of 1812.

500

This teacher is a long-standing member of the New Hampshire Roller Derby. (Also, check out the Code of Conduct Meme Wall by the teacher's classroom door!)

Ms. Hanlon

500

In the Leadership Code of Conduct, what are the two qualities of conduct expected of students that begin with the letter "C"?

Be Confident; Be Courageous 

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