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K-8th Grade
Portland Jewish Academy students receive a well-rounded education, which helps them develop into children with character who become tomorrow’s leaders. Our rigorous academic programs foster a love of learning by focusing on both critical thinking and creativity. Each subject, lesson, experiment and field trip is treated as one part of an equation that creates a child who is curious about the world and brave enough to explore it.
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Spotlights on Programs at PJA
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Shavuot
The holiday of Shavuot begins on Saturday night, June 4th. Shavuot has its roots as an agricultural holiday and is a celebration of the receiving of the Torah and the Ten Commandments. You can read more about Shavout here.
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Fundraising for Ukraine, 5th Grade at PJA
Talking about the Russian invasion of Ukraine was something we just couldn’t not do in our 5th grade class at PJA.
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Animals of the Pacific Northwest - 1st Grade
PJA first-grade students have been learning all about native animals of the Pacific Northwest. This integrated unit covered a wide array of skills practice: reading, writing, oral presentation, art, and science.
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Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day
PJA had a fantastic and fun-filled celebration of Israel’s Independence Day yesterday. Knowing our 8th grade students were celebrating the holiday in Jerusalem made the holiday even more special!