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The people who know what you are going through because they are going through it too

Who are the other students (or friends, or peers)?

100

In middle school your school day will start earlier or later than elementary school

What is earlier?

100

In middle school, there will be more...

What is homework?

100

In order to do well in your classes, you should...

What is listen and participate during class, study and complete all homework?

100

Something we should all accept and celebrate about each other.

What are the things that make us different?

200

The person that can help you select resources including books

Who is the librarian?

200

In elementary school you stored your belongings in your desk or on a hook, in middle school you store your belongings here.

What is a locker?

200

You might not get any credit for an assignment if...

What is not turning it in on time?

200

If you are confused or need help you should...

What is ask your teacher or school counselor?

200

This is something you should be wearing anytime you are in public to protect yourself from COVID-19.

What is a mask?

300

The principal's name at McKay Elementary School

Who is Ms. Kollings?

300

This activity that you usually did twice a day at McKay does not exist in middle school

What is recess?

300

The four core classes are...

What are humanities, writing, math, and science?

300

If you see someone else being bullied you should...

What is tell a nearby adult?

300

This pair of superheroes is known as the ‘Dynamic Duo’

Who are Batman and Robin?

400

This person will help you with a smooth transition and will support you academically, personally and socially in Middle School

Who is the School Counselor?

400

This is the time of day when middle school starts

What is 9:15 a.m.?

400

PE, Art, Band, Spanish, Technology, and Drama are all examples of this type of class

What are encore classes?

400

A great way to meet new friends is...

What is joining a club or sport after school, inviting classmates to play video games with you, or asking classmates to go on a socially-distanced walk (with your parent's permission)!

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The global pandemic that caused school to close early

What is COVID-19 (or Coronavirus)?

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The principal's name at Conestoga OR Highland Park OR Whitford

Who is... 

Mr. Peerenboom (Whitford Principal)

Ms. Ashdown (Whitford Asst. Principal)

Mr. Chamberlain (Conestoga Asst. Principal)

Mr. Hess (Conestoga Principal)

Mr. Semana (HP Principal)

Ms. McCarty (HP Asst. Principal)

500

You will have ___ minutes in between classes.

What is four to five? (depending on your school)

500

If you are struggling in a subject you should...

What is ask your teacher for help?

500

If you are feeling overwhelmed you should...

What is talk to your school counselor to learn some coping strategies because maybe other students are feeling the same way and can benefit from having a group or classroom lesson on stress

500

This state is the biggest (in land area) in the U.S.

What is Alaska?