Back-to-School Jeopardy

Welcome

100

What is another word or synonym for the word study?

Learn, review, evaluate, research, observe, analyze

200

What does a school librarian do?

School librarians, sometimes called school library media specialists, typically work in elementary, middle, and high school libraries. They teach students how to use library resources, including technology. They also help teachers develop lesson plans and find materials for classroom instruction.

300

What are the three levels of school in the United States?

The three levels of school in the United States are elementary school, middle school, and high school: 

• Elementary school: Typically grades kindergarten through 5th grade, for children ages 5–10 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Middle school: Typically grades 6–8, for children ages 11–13 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

• High school: Typically grades 9–12, for children ages 14–18 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

400

What is the most important meal of the day?

Breakfast

500

What does a janitor or custodian do?

School custodians, also known as janitors, are responsible for keeping schools clean and safe for students and staff. Their duties include: 

• Cleaning: Custodians clean classrooms, offices, common areas, bathrooms, and other facilities. They may use specialized cleaning equipment and a variety of cleaning supplies and tools. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Maintenance: Custodians perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, such as shoveling snow, setting up equipment, and preparing rooms for events. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Stocking: Custodians ensure that cleaning supplies and other necessary items are stocked. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Delivering: Custodians may deliver supplies, mail, packages, and furniture. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Responding to requests: Custodians may respond to requests from facility managers or others to clean spills or accidents. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Inputting on new schools: Custodians may work with contractors and engineers to select equipment and furniture for new schools. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Ensuring safety: Custodians ensure that the school is safe for children to learn in

Back

100

What is this classroom number?

Number will vary

200

Who is our Principal?

Ms. Reyes

300

What are some ways for middle school students to improve their vocabulary?

• Reading: Reading is a very effective way to build vocabulary. 
• Vocabulary journals: Students can write down new words, their definitions, and examples of their use. 
• Play word games: Word games can help students with memory-building and vocabulary retention skills. 
• PlayPictionary: Students can divide into groups and give word definitions as best as they can as their peers attempt to guess them. 
• Learn word roots: Understanding root words can help students predict the meaning of unknown words. 
• Use a dictionary and thesaurus to look up words. 
• Practice using new words in conversation. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Listening to read-alouds: Listening to read-alouds can help students learn words. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Explicitly teaching vocabulary: Research shows that teaching vocabulary can improve reading comprehension.

400

What is the name of our school?

 L C Swain Middle School

500

What are some practical test-taking strategies?

Here are some effective test-taking strategies for middle school students: 

• Read directions and underline any helpful words or phrases. 
  
  

  
  

• Answer the easy questions first. 
  
  

  
  

• Skip difficult questions: If you can't answer a question quickly, skip it and move on. You can often find clues in other questions or recall information you forgot later. 
• Eliminate wrong answers: If you know some answers are incorrect, you can increase your chances of guessing the correct answer. 

  
  

• Review formulas: For math tests, review the formulas you'll need before the test. 

  
  

• Take breaks to help you concentrate and retain information better. 
  
  

  
  

• Practice: Ask your teacher if you can take practice tests to help build your confidence and reduce anxiety. 
  
  

  
  

• Brainstorm: For essay questions, brainstorm and organize your points before you start writing. 
  
  

  
  

• Pay attention to grammar: Write legibly and pay attention to your grammar. 
  
  

  
  

To

100

What time does school start?

9:30 AM

200

What helps you when you become frustrated?

• Identify your frustration: Stop and think about what's causing you to feel frustrated.
  
  

  
  

• Practice breathing: Deep breathing can help you calm down and reduce negative feelings. 
  
  

  
  

• Exercise: Exercise can help release tension and frustration and improve your mood. 
  
  

  
  

• Meditate: Meditation can help you slow down and shift your mindset. 
  
  

  
  

• Challenge your thoughts: Think about what's happening around you instead of getting stuck in your head. 
  
  

  
  

• Talk to someone: Talk to a friend about how you're feeling. 
  
  

  
  

• Remind yourself it's temporary: Remember that frustration is a temporary emotion. 
  
  

  
  

• Practice mindfulness: Focus on the moment without judgment. 
  
  

  
  

300

What are our school colors?

green and yellow

400

What is _____ personal goal for the year?

 (ask a classmate)

Answer will vary

500

What time does school end?

4:00 pm

School

100

What are your teacher's names?

Names will vary

200

Scenario: A student has to go to the bathroom and the teacher is teaching, what should the student do?

Raise your hand

300

Scenario: I have finished my work, what do I do?

Choose something to do from the "WHEN YOU ARE DONE LIST".

400

Who is our school mascot?

Stallion

500

When are softball tryouts at LC Swain?

Softball Tryouts will be held Tuesday, August 27th, and Wednesday, August 28th, from 4:10-5:25 in the gym.

If you have any questions, email Coach Geisler

 

[e-mail]

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100

What time is lunch?

Times will vary

200

What is one of your favorite subjects?

Answers will vary

300

What is the name of the Main office secretary?

Ms. Destine and Mr. Edleman

400

Scenario: The fire alarm goes off, what do you do?

Line up quietly and go outside.

500

When is Stallion Family Skate Night?

Stallion Family Skate Night - September 13

Students, Families, and Alumni are invited to Astro Skate on September 13 to participate in Stallion Family Skate Night. For just $12, which includes the cost of skates, you can skate with your friends and family while supporting our school. The event runs from 6 to 8, but skaters can stay later for open skate free of charge.