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Junior High Media Center

by Ed Schmidt Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Contact information for the JH Library 815-882-2800 opt.# 3 - PC Junior High  Ext. 315 - Debbie Thompson Junior High Media Center View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image . . . read more

Rebecca Ramey's Name to be added to the new Rebecca Caudill Plaque

PC Educational Foundation

April 29, 2013

Rebecca Ramey will have her name engraved on a plate to add to the new Rebecca Caudill plaque, that will hang at the PCJH.  The PCJH 6th grade student read all 20 Rebecca Caudill books, passed the Accelerated Reader (AR) . . . read more

Mrs. Thompson Purchases New Books at the Illinois Reading Conference

PCJH Media Center

Signs of spring include robins, green grass, and new books in the PCJH Media Center! Seven new books, purchased by Mrs. Thompson at the Illinois Reading Conference, include titles by favorite authors and new releases, all sure to . . . read more

PCJH Sixth Grade Students Participate in the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader’s Award Program

Love to Read!!!

The Putnam County Junior High School sixth grade students participated in the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader’s Award program. This Illinois award is determined by student votes. This award encourages students to read for personal . . . read more

World Book Encyclopedia Databases

District staff and K-12 students have access to the following databases in World Book:  World Book Mobile, World Book Kids, World Book Student, Academic, World Book Advanced, and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.  The web address . . . read more

PC Jr. High Scholastic Book Fair

PCJH Media Center

Benefits of a Book Fair:    They provide easy access to a wide assortment of books.    They give kids a choice in what inspires them to read more.    Book Fairs involve family, . . . read more

Book Fair Info

by Ed Schmidt

Images from Book Fairs View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image Be sure to check with Mrs. . . . read more

Free Reading Forms for the Classroom

Free Reading Forms for the Classroom read more

Accelerated Reader Information

by Media Staff

AR Information!   Want to find out if a book has an AR quiz?  Check out AR BookFinder at http://www.arbookfind.com/ .  You can use the “Quick Search” tab to type in the name of a book to see if there . . . read more

Flip Camera Information for Jr. High Staff

by Ed Schmidt

CLICK HERE for links to suggestions on using the camera in the classroom. Helpful Flip Tutorial (PDF Format) Parts of a Flip Camera: Models of Flip Cameras: Teachers: Check with your building . . . read more

District Library Staff

by Ed Schmidt

Contact information for the District Library Staff District Phone Number: 815-882-2800 Building Phone Options:   Carey Schorn Opt.# 1 - Primary - Ext. 530     Lori Mertel . . . read more

Search for Smart Board Lessons

by Ed Schmidt

Search All Resources Lessons, images, web pages and more. Search   Smart Board in JR. High Classroom read more

Online Reference Search - Dictionary, Encyclopedia & more

by Ed Schmidt

  Online Reference Dictionary, Encyclopedia & more Word: Look in: #boxsource_td INPUT {height:12pt} Dictionary & thesaurus Medical Dictionary . . . read more

Reading Area in the PCJH Media Center

In Honor of Diana Hundley

  View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image In Honor of Diana Hundley Go to the PCJH Media . . . read more

8 Ways to become a Great Reader

by Ed Schmidt

1. Read Every Day. 2. Read out loud with someone else. 3. Read about things you like. 4. Take a book with you wherever you go. 5. Read everything you can like maps, menus, signs, newspapers and . . . read more

Writing Tips for JH Students

by Ed Schmidt

Writing Tips reminder hanging in the Computer Lab: read more

10 Reading Tips For Students

by Ed Schmidt

Here are 10 tips for reading: 1) Remember WHY you're reading: Keep in mind why it's important for you to read what you're reading right this minute. It helps focus your Reticular Activating System, which influences mental alertness. . . . read more

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