Songs
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Trailside Traditions
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100
another word for Christmas songs
carols
100
In the movie, "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", what did the misfit elf want to be?
a dentist
100
In the story, "A Christmas Carol", by Charles Dickens, what are the three ghosts called?
Christmas Past, Future, and Present
100

How many summative grades are expected in the gradebook per quarter at a minimum?

5

100

How many hours should you and your mentor be logging every month?

4 (1 hour per week)

200
The song goes, "Dashing throught snow, in a ____ _____ ______ ________" Complete it.
"...one horse open sleigh..."
200
In Chevy Chase's "Christmas Vacation", what animal came in on the second tree?
a squirrel
200
In the Nutcracker, what is the little girls' name, who "gets" THE NUTCRACKER?
Clara
200

Name a way students can be positively recognized at Trailside.

Answers may vary!

200

When a student with an IEP has a major meltdown and cannot calm him or herself down, this place allows students to take a breather.

The Zone

300
"Deck the halls with _____ _____ ______." Complete it.
"...boughs of holly..."
300
In the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", what was the name of the little girl who taught him the true meaning of Christmas?
Cindy Lou Who
300
In "Twas the Night Before Christmas", what were "dancing in the children's heads"?
"visions of sugarplums"
300

After taking our Winter Map test, what month is currently scheduled for our last round of MAP testing in the building?

March

300

Name all 3 current deans.

Dr. G, Mrs. Gitlin, Mrs. Carlson

400
According to the song, what are "roasting on an open fire"?
chestnuts
400
In the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life", what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets his/her wings
400
In The Polar Express, who can hear the bell?
Those who truly believe...
400

If there is an issue with a student, the first thing to do is always....

DOCUMENT! DOCUMENT! DOCUMENT!

400

What is a 3-5-3 plan? Be detailed!

A way for teams to help support a student:


3 issues that need attention for student

5 strategies to move forward

3 ways that teacher, parents, student can follow up

500
In the song, "The Little Drummer Boy", what is the only gift he had to give?
To play a song on his drum...
500
In the movie, "A Charlie Brown Christmas", the lights go down and what character tells the Christmas story for Charlie Brown?
Linnus
500
Name all the reindeer...
Dasher Dancer Prancer Vixen Comet Cupid Donner Blitzen Rudolph
500
If you receive money from a student, it should immediately go to whom?

House Secretary

500

How often should you update your gradebook?

Every two weeks or 10 days.