On January 8, 2016, there was a science fair about sustainable houses. The fair was located in the cafeteria at Blow Pierce Junior Academy. This was hosted by the 8th graders....

On November 24, 2015, Ms. Jackson’s sixth grade FNN crew read to Mr. Jackson’s kindergarten class.  It was a read out loud activity to inspire the little ones to read more....

We had Tacky Tuesday on Tuesday, November 27, 2015. Everyone had a blast. Most of us had so many colors on we looked like a rainbow. Some of us even had on different shoes, shirts, and pants on inside out. The whole school participated....

On Thursday, October 31, 2014 “Friendship Cares” raised $500 to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The Friendship Cares scholars walked five blocks and made posters and cards to give to people. Friendship Public Charter Schools matched what they raised for a total of $1,000.

Video by FNN Blow Pierce Reporters: Neziya Jackson, Zo’Shawn Simon, Josiah Hall, Marcus Miles and Miracle Mason.

by FNN Blow Pierce Reporters: Makayla Hall, Mone´Goodwin, DeZarius Adams, Tremayne Perkins, Keeyann Porter, Celiya Berry, Milan Tolson and Kevin Phifer.

On September 8, 2014, TMZ leaked a video of Ray Rice knocking out his wife in an elevator in an Atlantic City casino. He showed a form of behavior known as domestic violence. Domestic Violence means a violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner. Today in the NFL there have been multiple outbreaks of domestic violence. 

At Blow Pierce Junior Academy, “Laying Down The Law” was the 8th grade theme for the first quarter. Our English and Science  teachers created lesson plans that are evolving with our theme “Laying Down The Law”. The eighth-grade English class is participating by reading a novel written by William Golding, who was a literature and philosophy teacher.

On Friday, September 26, 2014, the Blow Pierce Junior Academy had a couple of guests who made something out of their lives. One of our guests, Michael Walton was a young runner when he created a foundation to help others. His foundation is called The Michael Walton Foundation. His purpose for  the foundation is “to create opportunities that educate while inspiring children to be great”. 

On Tuesday, November 4th, my class and teachers went on a field trip to Bikram Yoga. We did most of the Bikram Yoga poses. Some were hard for me and some were easy. Bikram Yoga is one exercise that strengthens the mind and body.  I will give you more information on my exciting, weird, interesting and sweaty experience!