Facts about Mr. Van Leer
What sport did Mr. Van Leer play in college and beyond?
Ultimate Frisbee
What year will the current kindergarten class graduate from high school?
2038
Which elementary schools feed into Wilde Lake?
Swansfield, Bryant Woods, Clemens Crossing, Running Brook
In what country can you find axolotls living in the wild?
Mexico
What is the Mitochondria known for?
The powerhouse of the cell.
Mr. Van Leer graduated from college in 2003 and is 45 years old. How many years has he been teaching?
*You can count this year as a full year.
16
What's heavier....a pound of bricks or a pound of feathers?
Both are a pound so they're equivalent
What is the name of the street where Wilde Lake is located?
Cross Fox Lane
How old is Luisa?
8
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Mr. Van Leer is the youngest of four siblings. Including his mom and dad, how many people in his family were or currently are educators?
In a drawer, you have 30 blue socks and 20 red socks. All socks are loose. How many times will you need to reach into the drawer to have a pair of socks?
Three.
What year was the original Wilde Lake Middle School building opened?
1969
1979
1989
2017
1969
What is Luisa's middle name?
Lion
What is a gerund?
A verb ending in "-ing" that allows it to function as a noun.
Run is a verb; running is a gerund.
True or False:
Mr. Van Leer thinks this counts as a free day and is kind of mad about it.
True.
I add six to eleven and get five. How is this correct?
It was 11 o'clock.
What is the school mascot?
Tiger Shark
What is Luisa's favorite color?
Pink
What does "lento" mean in music?
To play slowly