Events & Programs
Due to Covid-19, these events are subject to change.
The Book Fair is a reading event that provides the books kids want to read. It's a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Reading for pleasure inside and outside of school has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are.
The fair is staffed entirely by volunteers, under the direction of Mrs. Easler. If you are interested or know someone who is interested in volunteering, please contact us at leasler@horrycountyschools.net, or PTA Facebook page. Thank you for your support parents!
2020 Fall Book Fair Details:
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun and joyous experience for our kids. The Online Fair will include features like: St. James Intermediate’s own online store, games for kids, virtual store walk-throughs and more. Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly.
Save these dates and view our school’s Fair site:
Fair Dates: Monday, November 16th, 2020 - Sunday, November 29th 2020
Online Store: Coming soon
We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!
Mrs. Easler, leasler@horrycountyschools.net
2021 Spring Book Fair Details:
Coming soon
Battle of the Books is a reading program for students in our school. the students are encouraged to read books and come together in teams of 3-4 to demonstrate their knowledge of the books they have read. Each team will be given the same 7 books that judges will quiz them on at the Battle. Students will have approximately 11 weeks to read their books. Students must be recommended by their classroom teacher to participate in the Battle of the Books. To be recommended by a teacher, the student must maintain solid grades in all subjects and complete all homework and assignments.
Our school Battle of the Books competition will be held during the school day of April 22nd (location TBD). Each team will choose a team name and team attire for the day of the competition. Your student will be excused from classes on this date to participate. The top three teams from our school battle will compete at the District Battle of the Books competition on Thursday, April 29th.
We need parent volunteers to help with judging, snacks, timing and score keeping at the school and district battle. All volunteers must complete the HCS Volunteer Application. If you have any questions or are available to help, please contact Mrs. Easler at leasler@horrycountyschools.net Parents are also welcome to observe the battle.
Fall Reading Program
Students who participate will be asked to read a number of books & articles, fill out the graphic organizer/ book summary to receive a free book. If the student completes a choice board activity as well, they will get the opportunity to participate in a makerspace activity after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Students will be provided information about the Fall Reading Program happening this year at SJI during the first few weeks of the school year. If your child is interested in participating but does not have the Parent Permission Slip, click the link below to read over the details of the program, complete the portion that needs to be filled out and send it with your child to school to turn into your child's ELA teacher or Mrs. Easler by October 5th, 2020. Also provided below are links for completing the Fall Reading Program. Happy Reading!
Permission Slip Google Form (Accessible only with student login) OR Permission Slip (Email Hard Copy)
SJIS Shark Reader (Graphic Organizer/Book Summary)
Superintendent Reading Honor Roll
Students who complete the requirements will become a member of the Superintendent's Reading Honor Roll and will receive a certificate from the Superintendent. This will start during the second semester, but any books read for the Fall Reading Program will count towards the students progress.
Students will be provided information about the Superintendent Reading Honor Roll happening this year at SJIS during the first few weeks of the school year. If your child is interested in participating but does not have the information, click the link below to read over the details of the program. Also provided below is the Superintendent's Reading Log for SJIS students. To be awarded, this reading log must be completed and turned into your child's ELA teacher or Mrs. Easler by . Happy Reading!