SIS Facts
Coping skills for Nerves
Building Friendships
Fun Facts
Support Systems
100

Who is the principal at SIS?

Mr. Cucchiarelli

100

Describe what deep breathing is as if you are teaching it to me for the first time.

Example: Deep breathing is when you focus on your breathe. You inhale and hold it in and then exhale and hold it again. Usually you repeat it at least 3 times.

100

What are 2 conversation starters when meeting someone new?

Examples: 

  • What's your favorite thing to do in your free time?
  • If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be? 
100

True or false: Crocodiles can't stick out their tongues 

True

100

Who are 3 people you could talk to if you needed support?

Examples: Mom, friend, teacher, therapist, dog
200

What are the school's hours? 

8:05 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

200

How would you reframe this unhelpful thought, "I don't want to go to school, none of my friends will be there." 

Examples: "I will talk with someone new today at school since my friends won't be there" 

"I can survive one day without my friends at school and lock in today."

200
How would you introduce yourself to someone who does not know you yet?

Example: 

"Hi, is anyone sitting here? My name is..." 

200
Which sauce was previously sold as medication: 

a. Ranch

b. Ketchup 

c. BBQ Sauce

B. Ketchup

Ketchup was sold as a medicine in the form of pills or a liquid concoction. The belief in ketchup's medicinal properties was based on the tomato, which was thought to contain antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients. However, scientific evidence has since debunked these claims.

200

What is a support system?

 a personal network of individuals, groups, and even resources that provides emotional, social, and practical assistance, helping you cope with stress, achieve goals, and navigate life's challenges.

300

Which Team won the "Color War" in 2025?

Gray Team

300

What is a grounding technique?

Grounding techniques are strategies used to help bring a person back to the present moment, especially when experiencing overwhelming emotions, flashbacks, or dissociation. 

Example: Look around and notice 3 things that are the color blue while taking 3 deep breaths. 

300

What is active listening and how could it help you make friends?

Active listening is listening with intent/listening to understand, not respond. 

This could help you make friends because you will be getting to know who they are, not how well you can keep a conversation going.

300

True or false; Octopuses have six hearts .

False, Three

300

What are 3 types of support?

Examples: emotional, social, and informational. 

400

What day is the 1st day of school?

Tuesday, August 26th

400

What are 3 coping skills you could use if you feel nervous/anxious on the first day of school?

Examples:

- Talking with a trusted person

- deep breathing

- Positive thinking

400

If a classmate makes you feel uncomfortable, how could you handle the situation?

Examples: Asking them to stop, moving my seat, getting help from the teacher.  
400

True or false; A human foot has 26 bones. 

True

400

How could you ask for support when needed?

Example: Be open with who you are talking with, ask them if they have time to speak, etc.

500

Which rule is NOT part of the 2025-26 dress code? 

a. Any footwear that mars floors or is considered a safety hazard. 

b. Shorts and skirts should be of appropriate length 

c. Gray sweatpants are not allowed on campus

c.

500

What can you do the morning of/night before to prepare for a big day ahead?

Examples: journal, talk with someone about it, prepare (lay out clothes/set alarms), self-care. 

500

How can you show people that you are interested in what they have to say with your body language?

Examples: Eye contact, nodding, and smiling. 
500

the # symbol is actually called an...

"octothorpe"

500

Who can you ask for help while at school?

Example: Teacher, classmates, Therapist, Counselor