Who am I?
This teacher touched the Columbia space shuttle
Mr. Smoker
What if I’m sick? How do I go about getting missed work?
Contact teacher via email.
What incident amped up the Black Lives Matter protests?
the murder of George Floyd in May
What is the name of the storm that produced over 100 MPH winds and tore through Iowa this August?
Derecho
This teacher bought an electric bike this summer.
Brenda Ajbour
What if I know I am not going to meet a deadline? What should I do?
Contact teacher during office hours or via email.
What is the name of the hurricane that hit Louisiana and Texas last week?
Laura
This primate species is ruled by the females.
bonobos
This teacher earned a red-stripe belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Ms. P or Ms. Peterson
What if I know ahead of time that I am going to miss school?
Tell teaching in advance, and follow up upon your return.
Where was the DNC held?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This species, a cross between an elephant and a rodent, was thought to be extinct but has recently been discovered to still exist.
This teacher spent a year and a half apprenticing to become a hand made paper maker.
Mr. Applegate
What if I have to go to the bathroom during class?
Go! (But try to go when your are working independently so that you do not miss anything.)
Where was the RNC held?
Charlotte, NC (and at the White House, which is shattering a norm and breaking the Hatch Act)
This creature protects itself from getting a concussion when seeking food in wood by wrapping its tongue bone around its brain.
woodpecker
This teacher likes to play drums during free time.
Sr. Rodriguez
What do I do if I know that someone is cheating?
Contact the teacher.
Who is Joe Biden’s running mate?
Kamala Harris
How many grooves are there on a record album?
two
This teacher once had 10 pet worms.
Cally
What if I am having technical difficulties?
support@seattlecountryday.org
When is election day?
November 3, 2020
How many states begin with the letter “M”?
8
This teacher has lived in 8 states.
Ms. Lannon
What if I can’t get into my Zoom Room?
support@seattlecountryday.org
Why is Covid-19 the name of the virus plaguing the world?
an abbreviation for coronavirus disease that began in 2019
How many states begin with a vowel?
12
This teacher has two kids, two guinea pigs, and a puppy
Ms. Meg
What if I am in a breakout room and someone is being disruptive?
Use the chat function in Zoom.
Who was the esteemed representative and civil rights icon who passed away this summer?
John Lewis
What state begins with two vowels?
Iowa
This teacher LOVES red licorice.
Ms. Pearson
What if someone in my group is not contributing as much as everyone else?
Speak to the person first and/or inform the teacher.
What amendment passed 100 years ago?
The Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote!
What is the state bird of Washington?
American Goldfinch
This teacher drove to Seattle from NC in 3 days, and along the way slept in the car one night in the prairielands of South Dakota surrounded by deer.
Mr. Polk
What if I need extra help?
Let your teacher know. Teacher can meet with you during their office hours or arrange a time that is mutually agreeable.
Why is the Arctic Wildlife Refuge more endangered now than it was a month ago?
President Trump is allowing drilling for oil there.
What is the state tree of Washington?
Western Hemlock
This teacher was raised by clowns.
Mr. Smoker
What if I lose the book that’s assigned?
You can: borrow one from the library; purchase a new one; borrow from a classmate.
What happened to the $25 million dollars of private donations given to fund the border wall?
Mr. Steve Bannon (a former member of the Trump administration) and three others are accused in a scheme to use funds raised for construction to pay for personal expenses. This is called fraud.
Many parents leave their babies outside to nap, no matter the weather, and it can get pretty cold here.
Iceland