Mystery Box
Riddles
the Tyl Way
About Mr McDermott
Classroom
100

What video game was turned into a hit 2025 movie starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa?

Minecraft

100

I have hands but cannot clap. I have a face but cannot smile. What am I?

a Clock

100

Someone is leaving the class and accidentally drops all of their belongings

If you see someone drop their things, help them! we all work better when we do little things to help each other each day!

100

He grew up in this town

Waterford

100

How does Mr McDermott expect you to arrive to class

With your Chromebook, quietly and ready to learn!

200

What animated Netflix movie about K-pop stars fighting demons became a huge 2025 hit?

K-Pop Demon Slayers

200

The more you take away from me, the bigger I become. What am I?

a Hole

200

You see a close friend putting their hands on someone else during passing time?

Remind them that they should try to keep their hands to themselves or else they might get in trouble
200

He coaches this sport at the Montville Highschool

Baseball

200

Where does your folder go at the end of class?

In the bin for your class, with the right orientation so your papers do not fall out!

300

What Nintendo console launched in 2025?
 

Nintendo Switch 2

300

I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive when you call. What am I?

An Echo

300

Someone calls you out in an aggressive way?

I would calmly explain that their behavior is bothering me instead of insulting them. If their behavior was dangerous or inappropriate, I would ask a trusted adult for help.

300

He went to college in this state

New Hampshire 

Bonus for half points Connecticut

300

How many passes are you allowed from class each week?

2!!!!!!

400

Which singer starred alongside Cynthia Erivo in Wicked and was also part of the Wicked: For Good cast?

Ariana Grande

400

I am always in front of you, but you can never see me. You can plan for me, but you can never touch me. What am I?

the Future

400

A student is targeting another in class and is making that person uncomfortable in class

First can ask politely for the student to think about how their actions effect others.  if it continues; inform an adult to help out the situation!

400

He played these sports growing up

Soccer, Football, Baseball, Basketball and Swimming

400

During "instructional time" how does Mr Mcdermott ecpext you to act

Hands to yourself, away from friends, facing towards Mr McDermott, attentively listening to his instruction!

500

This team won the world cup, bonus points if oyu know the score of the game!

Spain beat Argentina, 1-0

500

A man looks at a picture and says, “Brothers and sisters, I have none, but that man's father is my father's son.” Who is in the picture?

His Son

500

What are the main four parts of the Tyl Way?

Respect - respect yourself, others, property

Responsibility - Take responsibility for your learning action and your environment

Pride- Be proud of yourself your school and your community

Safety - Be safe in all you do!!!


500

This was his Original Major in College

Engineering

500

If you have an issue with something in class, what should you do?

Speak to Mr McDermott privately, respectfully and in a controlled manner!