Executive Functioning
Name one EF skill
task initiation (getting started), problem-solving, planning, organizing, working memory, time management, self-control
This pop icon sang burst onto the scene with her hit single “Baby One More Time”
Britney Spears
How many hours do you need to sleep a night?
Teenagers typically need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep per night
What is the mascot of Medford Public Schools?
Mustangs
Name a quality of a good friend
nice, funny, kind, creative, generous, thoughtful
Name one behavior / skill that can help you stay focused in class
looking at the speaker, taking notes, raising your hand, self talk, starting work right away
Just like this band’s smash single, you can’t wait to say “Bye, Bye, Bye” to Summer School
N'SYNC
Name of important part of a heathy diet
fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein sources, and dairy or dairy alternatives
Name the 4 elementary schools in Medford
Missituk, McGlynn, Roberts, Brooks
Your friend Jessica has been talking badly about your friend Carrie behind her back. What should you do?
Tell Jessica to stop, tell a trusted adult
Name one strategy that you can use to improve your organization
Using binders / folders, an agenda book, weekly checks
Name this rapper, who was the highest grossing Hip Hop artist in the 90’s, and had such hits as “California Love” and “Hit Em Up”
2Pac
How much time per day are teenagers spending on their phones / tablets / screens?
On average, teenagers spend around 7.5 to 8.5 hours per day using screens, including smartphones
Which Christmas song is rumored to have been written about a sleigh race from Medford to Malden
Jingle Bells
You don't understand what's going on in Biology class and you are worried you are going to fall the test on Friday. What should you do?
talk to your teacher, stay after for extra help, study with a friend who likes Biology
What is procrastination and why is it not a positive habit?
Waiting until the last minute to complete an assignment or task
This artist, who comes from a famous musical family, had 6 six number-one songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1990s
Janet Jackson
One self-care action you can take when you know you aren't feeling your best
Talk a walk, listen to music, journal, draw / sketch / paint, exercise, hang with friends
South Medford originally belonged to which other town, and was turned over to Medford in 1754?
Charlestown
Tell a trusted adult: at school, that can be a teacher, an admin, a counselor or a nurse
How can improving EF skills help you in your life?
improve grades, attendance in school; be able to get and hold onto a job, being more organized, a better team member
Which artist has the most #1 hits in the 90’s?
Mariah Carey
Name one coping skill you can use when you get frustrated or upset
Talking to a friend or trusted adult, deep breathing, going for a walk, working out, meditating
Approximately how many people live in Medford (2023)?
58,744
What does it mean to set a boundary?
deciding what you will and will not accept in a relationship