Applications are due in the office by end of day Wednesday February 8th. Please contact the counseling office with any questions.

Pre-order your Yearbook Today! Price increases on February 1!!!!

Pre-orders can be made online at the MJHS Gator Store. Contact srsnow@chicousd.org with any questions regarding purchases.

8th Grade Baby Pictures/Dedications

The deadline to reserve an 8th Grade Baby Picture and Dedication spot in the yearbook is January 31! To reserve a spot for your 8th grade baby picture/dedication, head to the MJHS Online Gator Store. Spots are $25. Fill out the Google Form at the point of purchase to submit photos and dedications or you can email them to dabbott@chicousd.org by January 31. Questions regarding purchasing can be directed to srsnow@chicousd.org.

Dear Marsh Jr. High folks,

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences will be hosting our 8th Grade Visitation Day for prospective students on Thursday, February 9. Students will meet in front of the Inspire office (335 W. Sacramento Ave.) at 9:15. Lunch will be served for all visiting students, and the day will end at 12:15. Families will need to arrange transportation to and from the event.

Please feel free to share this information with any students and families that are interested. For more information, they can call the Inspire office at (530) 891-3090.

Please let me know if you have questions or concerns!

With thanks,

--

Becky Brown

Principal/Superintendent | She/Her

bbrown@inspirechico.org

530-230-7758

Per MJHS Counseling: Students that attend the inspire orientations will not be joining visitations to PVHS or to CHS on February 21st and 23rd and must arrange their own transportation to and from Inspire.

Gator Families,

We are excited to announce that the Marsh Jr. High School Sock Hop is back! The Sock Hop will take place February 3rd from 2:25 – 2:45 in the Marsh Gym. This is an event you will not want to miss. Please see the attached flier for additional information about the Sock Hop. If you are interested in attending the event, please stop by the main office to sign in. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to watch the live stream on our Marsh YouTube Channel. We look forward to sharing our amazing students with you!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfVbjZGPw6xEpu5N-B34AKA/live

In Summary:

1. Cell phones and ear buds are only allowed out before and after school
2. When the starting bell rings they MUST be turned OFF and in put away in your backpack
3. Phones and ear buds are to stay in your backpack for the entire day
4. Consequences:
1. If you are caught with your cell phone or ear bud out it will be confiscated and turned into Ms. Maddy in the office
2. You will automatically be assigned lunch detention
3. Your parent will be notified
4. Detention and parent contact will happen, even on your first offense. Everyone has a clean slat to start the semester.
5. Electronic violations will directly impact your citizenship grade
6. Students can pick their phone up at the end of the day, along with their detention slip.

1. Chromebooks:
1. Bring your CHARGED chromebook to school everyday
2. Do no walk around with your chromebook out, it should be in your backpack during passing period.

Marsh Jr. High cares deeply about the school culture we create. In an effort to get a "pulse" on the campus we send out student surveys around academics, Social emotional wellbeing, and behaviors during the student's advisory period.

Based upon the last student survey disrespect was one of the major issues on campus. To address this our amazing counseling team with the support of some of our Marsh Gators made a personal message to our Marsh students about respect on campus. ALL teachers showed this video in their advisement classes on Monday, December 5th following the Gator News.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Pk4qaOJuixXedMBYhHZfP8ogRaPjrtW/view?usp=sharing

In addition, administration has created a message that will be shared with students any time they have a sub in class. We realize that often the level of disrespectful behaviors increase when the teacher is out of the classroom. This is our attempt to set a clear expectation for our students in the teacher's absence.

https://tinyurl.com/wkn2rwcp

Please be sure to have conversations about these expectations with your Gator. As always, we appreciate your support.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kamph

Students should invest 45 - 60 minutes a day in each subject - Math and English.

Listenwise - Listening Comprehension

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7th -Get signed up with Listenwise

8th -Get signed up with Listenwise

What is AVID?

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an in-school academic support program for grades seven through twelve. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for college eligibility and success.

AVID Elective

The core component is the AVID Elective, which supports students as they tackle the most rigorous classes. For one period a day, AVID students learn: organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable.

Furthermore, AVID students become academically successful leaders and role models for other students.

AVID Schoolwide

The AVID instructional program focuses on methodologies that will help students prepare for - and participate in - a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. These methodologies are referred to as WICOR:

W - Writing. Students clarify and communicate their thoughts and understanding of material.

I - Inquiry. Students ask questions which allow them to clarify, analyze, and synthesize material.

C - Collaboration. Students challenge, help, and learn from one another.

O - Organization. Students learn how to organize, retrieve and maintain their materials and data.

R - Reading. Students analyze, question, critique, clarify, and comprehend material.

All of our Marsh Teachers have been trained in AVID WICOR instructional strategies and implement this methodology in the core class setting.

Take a moment to check out more about AVID on our Marsh Website.

This week Nominations go out to:

Clubs and Activities are a great way to get connected to Marsh!! Check out our Marsh Website for more information about what clubs and sports are offered at Marsh Jr.

Check out our Clubs and activities page for more information on clubs and after-school programs!

Games In the Library -

* Fuego, Uno, Battleship, scattegories, and much more!

Sports Activities - back courts

* Basketball, 4 square, volleyball, football

Students have many opportunities to stay connected and have fun during the lunch period at Marsh. Gators check out some of these activities next time you are at lunch.

Cube Club - Wednesday

Club Live -Tuesdays and Thursdays

Flag Football - back field

Basketball - basketball courts

4 Square - back courts

Volleyball - back courts

Board Games and Cards - library

Fun Friday; Spikeball cornhole, and music - WIFI area

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