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![City Sights and Historical Heights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743806861/portland/rbsf9fjg7rrlou31ygyv/CitySightsandHistoricalHeights.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743806861/portland/rbsf9fjg7rrlou31ygyv/CitySightsandHistoricalHeights.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743806861/portland/rbsf9fjg7rrlou31ygyv/CitySightsandHistoricalHeights.jpg","width":800}])
City Sights and Historical Heights
PJA's 8th graders returned from a memorable trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City, where they explored American history, Jewish culture, and iconic landmarks.
![Dough-ing Chemistry Right]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743185902/portland/kaw60zhudr7d1dwqbomr/Dough-ingChemistryRight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743185902/portland/kaw60zhudr7d1dwqbomr/Dough-ingChemistryRight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743185902/portland/kaw60zhudr7d1dwqbomr/Dough-ingChemistryRight.jpg","width":800}])
Dough-ing Chemistry Right
PJA 7th graders learned chemistry through a fun cookie-baking experiment.
![PJA's Purim Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741984761/portland/pvm4emny6pmge7hp5ngi/purimspotlight2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741984761/portland/pvm4emny6pmge7hp5ngi/purimspotlight2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741984761/portland/pvm4emny6pmge7hp5ngi/purimspotlight2025.jpg","width":800}])
PJA's Purim Celebration
PJA's Purim celebration fostered creativity, leadership, and community.
![Values Guided Discovery]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741382198/portland/wlgrefwsbk9w1w0nybfc/taglitspotlightpost-image.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741382198/portland/wlgrefwsbk9w1w0nybfc/taglitspotlightpost-image.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741382198/portland/wlgrefwsbk9w1w0nybfc/taglitspotlightpost-image.jpg","width":800}])
Values Guided Discovery
Discover how PJA's Taglit program transforms learning into unforgettable adventures, where values guide every discovery.
![PJA 7/8 boys basketball team lined up for a free-throw]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740772582/portland/v3cebeszy44fpjsq9kzy/slam-dunkspotlight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740772582/portland/v3cebeszy44fpjsq9kzy/slam-dunkspotlight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740772582/portland/v3cebeszy44fpjsq9kzy/slam-dunkspotlight.jpg","width":800}])
A Slam-Dunk Season
The 7/8 basketball team's season showcased exceptional teamwork, sportsmanship, and achievement, reaching the league quarterfinals and fostering strong community support.
![a young boy is putting a gold ball through a student-made course at PJA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740167242/portland/ulnqqkwdrmmdhnefigd2/PuttingCreativityFirst-spotlight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740167242/portland/ulnqqkwdrmmdhnefigd2/PuttingCreativityFirst-spotlight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740167242/portland/ulnqqkwdrmmdhnefigd2/PuttingCreativityFirst-spotlight.jpg","width":800}])
Putting Creativity First
More than just fun and games, this mini-golf project taught students valuable lessons in design, engineering, and teamwork.
![Yom Ha'Ivrit – Hebrew Day at PJA!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738952042/portland/rbwi6z9tnfgmu0hvjdpc/YomHaIvritHebrewDayatPJA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738952042/portland/rbwi6z9tnfgmu0hvjdpc/YomHaIvritHebrewDayatPJA.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738952042/portland/rbwi6z9tnfgmu0hvjdpc/YomHaIvritHebrewDayatPJA.jpg","width":800}])
Yom Ha'Ivrit – Hebrew Day at PJA!
PJA's Yom Ha'Ivrit celebration honored Eliezer Ben-Yehudah with student-led activities and joyful expressions of Hebrew language and culture.
![First grade class helper assisting other students during recess - pointing to a chart and wearing a neon vest.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738348829/portland/d7urkdiquezsvensafok/ClassroomHelperSpotlight-final.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738348829/portland/d7urkdiquezsvensafok/ClassroomHelperSpotlight-final.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738348829/portland/d7urkdiquezsvensafok/ClassroomHelperSpotlight-final.jpg","width":800}])
Peacemakers on the Playground
First graders are taking on a new role as recess helpers, gaining practical life skills while building a more inclusive and peaceful playground.