John Muir Jeopardy

Muiraculous Mindblowers

100

This is the mascot of John Muir Elementary

Jaguars!

200

This is the decade that John Muir Elementary opened its doors. 

1960s (1968!)

300

This non-profit organization whose mission is to "promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action" was founded by John Muir, our school's namesake (raised in Portage, WI)

The Sierra Club

400

The only new classroom teacher joining John Muir Elementary in 25-26 is teaching this grade: 

3rd (Ms. Jasmine Jones)

Questionably Quotable

100

"Great point. Sit down."  [often heard in the gym]

Mr. Kraemer

200

"Be Inspired!" [often heard in the art room]

Ms. Wilson

300

"Be quiet when its time to listen. Sing when its time to sing" [often heard in the music room]

Ms. Chara

400

"To remember my name, you should sing it: la, la la..." [often heard in the library]

Ms. LaChance

Principals and Principles

100

Finish the JME school motto, starting with "Be here."  

"Be here. Be you. Belong."

200

Name two of four sporting events where you might find Principal Starke after hours, cheering on her high school-aged children. 

Soccer, tennis, volleyball, track

300

In 2024, Ms. Amanda Griswold became the school's first __________________, wherein among other things, she promotes monthly focuses on character habits like "Responsibility" and "Empathy"

Culture and Climate Coach

400

Muir team members Ashley Lee and Francie Phelps have a particularly strong devotion to Muir students, as they have this in common:

They have kids who are current students at the school.