Pickens Junior High School

Saturday, March 14th: Read a book or article about a new place. Your book could be about another state or county, another time period, even a fictional place.

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Thank you to Tutton CDJR for providing a Chick fil-a biscuit breakfast to our teachers this morning in honor of our teacher of the year, Rachel Waters. It was a real treat!

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Friday, March 13th: Write a poem inspired by a book you’ve read. Share it with a friend and/or family member. Put it in your backpack to bring and share with your teacher.

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PJ Families!
Please use the QR code on the flyer to complete our short Climate Survey. We would LOVE to hear from you!

Thursday, March 12th: Imagine your book as a movie. Create a movie poster, or create a detailed casting list and tagline.

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Wednesday, March 11th: Read your book by flashlight tonight! Try a mystery or fun fictional book.

PICKENS PAGE TURNERS 7-12 Celebration from 4-5:30pm at the Pickens County Library.

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Tuesday, March 10th: Draw or sketch the setting of your book based on the description. What do you think the setting looks like? Would you want to go there?

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Monday, March 9th: Swap books with a friend or family member and give it a read! If it’s a chapter book, read the first chapter of their recommendation.

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Sunday, March 8th: Find a quiet, cozy spot to read for 20 minutes without interruptions. Did being cozy help you read?

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Saturday, March 7th: PICKENS PAGE TURNERS K-6 Celebration at 10:30am at PHS.

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Kudos to our students of the week for the week of March 6! Jazlyn L., Chiara S., Caeden A., and Suzy P.

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Friday, March 6: It’s Read Across America Day! Dress like your favorite book character at school!!

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PJ Flame, Issue 9
How to Cope with Stress by Hunter Johnson

As the end of the school year looms closer, the stresses become more present from peer expectations, drama, missing work and grades. Here are some ways to cope:
1. Deep Breathing
2. Exercise
3. Prioritize Sleep
4. Use stress toys (pop-its, squishies, etc.)
5. Listen to Music
6. Draw
7. Meditate or Do Yoga
8. Journal
9. Do Your Favorite Hobby
10. Talk to a Trusted Adult

For more information, ask the counselor or search “Healthy Ways to Manage Stress”.

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Administration celebrated our staff Tuesday with blue treats!

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Thursday, March 5th:! It’s FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT!!! K-8 Students join your fellow Dragons at PJHS from 5:30-7:30pm for a night of fun reading activities for everyone!

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Wednesday, March 4th: It’s Read Across America Week!Read a book about weather. It can be fiction or non-fiction. Share what you have learned. Tell a friend or family member what made you pick the book.

The PJHS 7th & 8th Grade Chorus presented an unforgettable performance last night showcasing a wide variety of music. From the inspirational hymn Carry the Light to the rhythm of Dance!, the many talents of this group of students were highlighted.

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Tuesday, March 3rd: It’s Read Across America Week! Read any book about a topic you LOVE!!

Algebra 1 students in Mrs. Waters' class played Battleship to practice factoring polynomials!

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