Library
The PJA library is a lively hub, which supports and enriches our curriculum. Our full-time librarian helps students learn effective research and study skills.
Lower school students enjoy weekly lessons from the librarian and all students make frequent use of the state-of-the-art computers located there as tools for research.
PJA’s trilingual library allows students to check out English and Spanish books and selections from our extensive Hebrew section. In addition to general titles, the fiction section includes numerous books with Jewish characters or settings. The non-fiction section includes Judaic studies and books on Israel, as well as reference materials complementing topics studied in the classroom.
Does the PJA library have what you are looking for? Check the online library catalog, OPAC.
SUMMER READING is coming!
Recent research by Jimmy Kim at
Harvard University proves that reading over the summer is essential to
maintaining literacy gains made during the school year. Findings by literacy
experts also show that independent, self-directed reading – reading done
outside of school assignments solely because the child wants to – is vital to
the development of a child's literacy skills. Summer Reading provides just that
kind of skill-building experience. (Multnomah County Library, 2010)
Make a Splash! (Washington
County)
WHAT:
Over 220 fun, free activities for babies and
pre-readers, kids,
teens,
and adults—all ages.
WHERE:
The 12 public libraries of the Washington County Cooperative Library Services
(WCCLS)
WHEN:
June 1–August 2010
Make Waves! (Multnomah County)
WHAT:
Free activities and rewards for babies and
pre-readers, kids,
teens,
and adults—all ages.
WHERE:
Any Multnomah County library
WHEN:
June 18, 2010 through August 31,
2010.
For Your Information
Check out what's happening at your local library!
Check out OSLIS (Oregon School Library Information System) for help with research and access to many resources including Gale Databases. Please email or see the librarian for your local Gale Databases login and password.
The Multnomah County Homework Center is also a great resource for curriculum relevant websites.
