September

6 - First Day of School
9 - Grandparents Day
16 - T-shirt form due
17 - MTS Trade Day
19-23 - Spiritual Campaign 1
21 - See You at the Pole (7 am)
23 - T-shirt money due
26-29 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
27 - Picture Day
29 - Dress Down & Movie
30 - Teacher In-Service

October

7 - TBTA Spelling Bee
10 - No School
17 - Field Trip to Zoo (3rd Grade)
28 - Fall Party

November

3 - Report Cards
4 - TBTA Math Olympics
11 - No School
18 - Give Thanks
21-25 - Thanksgiving Break

December

16 - Christmas Party (early dismissal)
19-Jan 1 Christmas Break

January

2-6 Spiritual Campaign 2
13 - District Spelling Bee
13 - Dress Down & Movie
16 - No School
17 - Report Cards
27 - Pastries with Parents

February

17 - Area Math Olympics
17 - Valentine's Day Party
20 - No School

March

2 - TBTA Science Fair
9 - Dress Down & Movie
12-16 - Spring Break
19-23 - Spiritual Campaign 3
20 - Report Cards

April

4 - District Art Festival
4 - Easter Party
5 - District Science Fair
6-9 - Easter Holiday

May

2 - National Day of Prayer
4 - Spring Musical
7-11 - Teacher Appreciation Week
24 - Last Day of School
24 - K. Grad. & Elem. Awards Night
25 - Senior Graduation

Whiz Kids

For Students Who Love To Learn!
The following is a list of “challenges” to master. Earn one star each time you complete a challenge. Once you earn 4 stars in a subject you will receive a 100 extra credit quiz grade in that subject. See your name on the Wall of Fame when you complete 16 challenges!

Use the links to help you study. If one of the links does not work, please let me know. Challenge yourself and have fun!

Social Studies


1. Name the 7 continents. 
Identify Seven Continents Game

Seven Continents Copycat Game

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2. Name 15 world countries.

Countries of the World (location game)

World Atlas & Map


3. Name 15 major world cities.

Major Capitals Map

"The List" (atlas facts)


4. Name 15 types of dwellings.

"Different Kinds of Homes" (ebook)

Places People Live (fill-in)


5. Name 10 South American and Central American countries.

South America Map Puzzle 

Central America Map Puzzle 


6. Name 10 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean.

World Atlas & Map

Jigsaw Map Puzzles 


7. Name 10 countries in Europe.

Europe Geography Quizzes

European Countries (location game) 

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8. Name 10 countries in Africa.

Afrjcan Countries (location game)

Africa Geography Quizzes 


9. Name 10 bodies of water.

Illustrated Glossary: Landforms and Bodies of Water 

Social Studies for Kids: The Names of Bodies of Water 


10. Name 10 major world rivers.

Principal Rivers of the World

River Systems of the World


11. Name 10 large deserts of the world.

Principal Deserts of the World

What Is It Like Where You Live 


12. Name 10 large lakes in North America.

US Lakes

Great Lakes North America 


13. Name 10 major mountains or mountain ranges.

World Mountain Encyclopedia (interactive map)

The Mountain Environment 


14. Name the 50 states.

List of 50 States in (alphabetical) Order 

The 50 States (map & facts) 


15. Write the names of the 50 states on a map.

US Map Quiz (location game) 

The USA Game (location game) 


16. Name the state capitals.

The State Capitals (alphabetical list by state)

U.S. State Capitals (4 games) 


17. Name the 13 colonies.

Congress for Kids (links to games) 

Colonies Map/Quiz Printout


18. Name 10 Native American tribes.

Native American Facts for Kids 

Social Studies: Native Americans 


19. Name 10 Oregon Trail landmarks.

The Oregon Trail 

Landmarks on the Oregon Trail 


20. Label 10 of Texas’ counties on the map.

Texas County Map 

Principal Texas Map Collection (blank maps included) 


21. Name the state symbols of Texas.

The Texas State Symbols 

State Symbols USA 


22. Name 8 explorers.

All About Explorers

Explorers (list) 


23. Name 8 major Civil War battlefields.

The History Place: A Nation Divided 

History Central: Civil War 


24. Name the 1st – 10th Presidents in order.

White House 101

Secrets About the Presidents 


25. Name the 11th – 20th Presidents in order.

White House 101

Secrets About the Presidents 


26. Name the 21st – 30th Presidents in order.

White House 101

Secrets About the Presidents 


27. Name the 31st – present Presidents.

White House 101

Secrets About the Presidents 

Science

28. Name 15 insects.

What Is an Insect? 

Florida 4-H Bug Club


29. Name 15 marine creatures.

Marine Animals (videos, games, quizzes)

Sea and Sky: Reef Life


30. Name 15 mammals.

All About Mammals

National Geographic: Mammals


31. Name 15 vertebrate animals.

Biology4Kids: Vertebrates

Animal Index: Vertebrates


32. Name 15 desert animals or wildlife.

Desert Animals and Wildlife

Desert Animals


33. Name 10 amphibians.

National Zoo: Reptiles and Amphibians

What Is An Amphibian?


34. Name 10 reptiles.

All About Reptiles

What Is A Reptile?


35. Name 10 dinosaurs.

Dinosaurs for Kids

Dinosaur Train: Field Guide


36. Name 10 state birds with their state.

State Birds

The State Birds


37. Name 10 rainforest birds or mammals.

Rainforest (games)

What’s It Like Where You Live?


38. Name 10 deciduous trees.

Deciduous Trees

EEK!: A Tree’s True Color


39. Name 10 rocks or minerals.

Mine Game

Rocks & Minerals


40. Name 10 chemicals and their chemical symbols.
Constellation Guide

Constellations


42. Name 10 organs in the human body.
Clouds

Web Weather for Kids


44. Name 5 inventors and their inventions.

All About Inventors

Famous American Inventors


45. Name 5 human body systems.
Your Body’s Systems

How the Body Works


46. Name the stages of the water cycle.

The Water Cycle

StudyJams!: Water Cycle


47. Name the order of the colors in the rainbow.

What is a Rainbow?

Stuff in the Sky


48. Label the major bones of the human skeleton.

Human Skeleton

The Human Skeleton (location game)


49. Name the order of the planets in the solar system.

Planets

Solar System Exploration: Planets




Language

50. Name 20 verbs.
51. Name 15 adjectives.
52. Name 15 adverbs.
53. Name 15 prepositions.
54. Name 10 common nouns and 10 proper nouns.
55. Name 10 famous children's authors.
56. Give 2 examples each of alliteration, personification, simile, metaphor and onomatopoeia.
57. Count to 20 in Spanish.
58. Count to 20 in French.
59. Use Sign Language and sign the alphabet.
60. Score 100% on your grade level 100-word Spelling Test.

Math

61. Earn 100% on the sequencing quiz.
62. Earn 100% on the fractions quiz.
63. Name the perfect square numbers up to 225.
64. Write in Roman Numerals up to 100.
65. Name 5 famous mathematicians.
66. Earn 100% on the dollars and cents quiz.
67. Earn 100% on the square roots quiz.
68. Earn 100% in 2 minutes on the addition basic facts test.
69. Earn 100% in 2 minutes on the subtraction basic facts test.
70. Earn 100% in 2 minutes on the multiplication basic facts test.
71. Earn 100% in 2 minutes on the division basic facts test.

Bible

72. Name the books of the Old Testament in order.
73. Name the books of the New Testament in order.
74. Name 10 names given to Jesus Christ.
75. Name the 12 disciples.
76. Recite the 10 Commandments.
77. Recite the Beatitudes.
78. Name the 10 plagues in Egypt.
79. Name the 12 Historical books of the Old Testament.
80. Name the 5 Books of Poetry and the 4 Gospels.
81. Name 17 Prophetic Books of the Old and New Testament.
82. Name 15 of the 21 Epistles.
83. Name 10 famous women of the Bible.
84. Name 7 lands or countries Paul visited in order.
85. Name 8 famous men of the Old Testament (not including prophets).
86. Name 8 famous men of the New Testament (not including disciples).

Misc.

87. Name one career for each letter of the alphabet.
88. Name the birthstones for each month.
89. Name 20 different modes of transportation.
90. Name 15 breeds of horses.
91. Name 15 breeds of dogs.
92. Name 12 Winter or Summer Olympic events.
93. Name 10 large U.S. corporations.
94. Name 10 instruments in a marching band.
95. Name 10 instruments in a symphony orchestra.
96. Name 10 football teams and their cities.
97. Name 10 basketball teams and their cities.
98. Name 10 baseball teams and their cities.
99. Name 10 hockey teams and their cities.
Thanks Mrs. Renz!

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