Marsh Gator Newsletter
May 22nd-26th
What's Happening this Week?
Monday, May 22nd
Tuesday, May 23rd
Pre Orders for yearbooks distributed at lunch!
Wednesday, May 24th
Thursday, May 25th
Friday, May 27th
Multicultural club Pride button-making event!
See poster Below!
Marsh Spirit Week
Marsh Big Buddies at LCC
Marsh ELD Classes Share their Vultures with the Class
WEB Final 6th Grade Play Date - Capture the Flag
Ms. Metzger's Class Explore the Local Creeks - Ecology Field Trip
8th Grade Manner Projects
Mrs. King's class explore chemical reactions
Multicultural Club - Mindful Paintings
Final WEB Playdate with 6th Graders - Capture the Flag
Mr. Sfarzo' s Poetry Unit - Nature Poems
Congratulations Ryan Willard and Austin King for Earning the Chico Unified Superintendents Award
Attention Parents, Library Loaners must not come home!
Summer camp signups are here!
No Hands-on Behaviors
Marsh Parents,
We are needing your support in regards to hands-on behaviors at Marsh. Spring is in the air and we are seeing an increase in hands-on behaviors around campus. Hands-on behaviors are not tolerated at Marsh Jr. as it often leads to someone getting hurt and/or escalates to a fight. Please help us by talking to your Gator about our "hands off" policy. If a student is seen horseplaying and/or participating in hands on behaviors they will receive school consequences. Thank you as always for your support in helping to make our school safe!!
MJHS Library Presents: AAPI Spotlight!
In May we celebrate the diverse cultures and contributions of AAPI people. This week we have chosen to highlight one person from our amazing AAPI collection! This week we focus on:
Actress Ming Na-wen!
Honoring Memorial Day at Marsh
This year in honor of Memorial Day and its predecessor, Decoration Day, Marsh Junior High school is hosting the first annual Memorial Day Decorating Contest. Show off your school’s patriotism and honor those who have fallen in service to our country.
Our amazing ASB Leadership program will be running school activities around this to help support the decorating contest. Go Gators!!
8th Grade Promotion Information
Marsh Summer Camp
Important Cheer and dance information!
Mandatory cheer and dance clinics on August 29th and 30th on the grass outside in front of the wifi stage.
Tryouts will be held in the MPR August 31st starting at 5:30pm.
Mandatory informational parent meeting will be held Thursday, August 24th at 5:30pm
Summer reading programs with chico state!
Nominate a Marsh Tireless Teacher
Congrats Mr King and Ms Lopez!
Marsh 8th Grade Celebration Dance
Marsh Junior High School 8th Grade Parents,
The Marsh PTSO needs your help. PTSO is starting to plan for the 8th Grade Celebration Dance. This dance is dedicated to all 8th graders, celebrating the success of our promoting class.
In order to ensure that all promoting 8th graders are able to attend this special dance, PTSO raises funds. These generous donations help cover the cost of entrance for all 8th graders, decorations, supervision, DJ expenses, and gifts for the 8th grade class. PTSO is asking that all 8th grade families consider donating $10- $20 to help support these costs. If you are unable to financially support, please consider signing up to chaperone the dance, or help with setup and clean up of the dance.
PTSO values your dedication and generous donations in support of our amazing 8th grade class!
Coming soon… sign up genius link to sign up to chaperone, set up and clean up of the dance.
Financial donations can be dropped off in the MJHS Main office in an envelope address MJHS PTSO - 8TH GRADE DANCE.
Marsh Junior High School PBIS
A Message from Mrs. Kamph
PBIS Lesson - Keeping your hands to yourself
PBIS Lesson - Electronics
In Summary:
- Cell phones and ear buds are only allowed out before and after school
- When the starting bell rings they MUST be turned OFF and in put away in your backpack
- Phones and ear buds are to stay in your backpack for the entire day
- Consequences:
- If you are caught with your cell phone or ear bud out it will be confiscated and turned into Ms. Maddy in the office
- You will automatically be assigned lunch detention
- Your parent will be notified
- Detention and parent contact will happen, even on your first offense. Everyone has a clean slat to start the semester.
- Electronic violations will directly impact your citizenship grade
- Students can pick their phone up at the end of the day, along with their detention slip.
- Chromebooks:
- Bring your CHARGED chromebook to school everyday
- Do no walk around with your chromebook out, it should be in your backpack during passing period.
Attendance Matters at Marsh
Addressing Disrespect on Campus
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.
Please be sure to have conversations about these expectations with your Gator. As always, we appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kamph
High School Sporting Event Information
Marsh Library - Open 7:30 - 4:00
IXL Student Support
Students should invest 45 - 60 minutes a day in each subject - Math and English.
IXL Leaderboard
Way to go Marsh Gators! You are doing an amazing job in IXL.
Check out this week's leader board. These students will be given a VIP pass to the IXL pizza party hosted at the end of the month. Keep up the Great work Gators! We hope to see your name on the leaderboard soon!!
Looking for more Practice?
Listenwise - Listening Comprehension
6th -Get signed up with Listenwise
Did you know that Marsh is an AVID School site?
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.
Atta Gator Award
This week Nominations go out to:
Gator Greatness Award Winners
This week's Gator Greatness Award goes to the following students. These students continually demonstrate the Gator Way: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. Way to go, we are so proud of you!!
6th Grade: Tyler Harrison
7th Grade: Paul Mesfin
8th Grade: Aurora Thao
Attendance Winners for the Week
The following students are our attendance winners for the week. These students had zero tardies and have 95% or better attendance rate!! Keep up the great work Gators!
Attendance Winners
Birthdays this week
This Week's Birthdays
Brown, Amalia M 5/22
Harrison, Mason P 5/22
Vittoratos, Thomas U 5/22
Lloyd, Adia 5/23
Pitts, Logan R 5/23
Vaughan, Charlee A 5/23
Mercer, Miles S 5/24
Williams, Nolan J 5/24
Cain, Riley H 5/25
Davids, Sienna J 5/25
Hidalgo-Mundy, Marleau F 5/25
Nitzky, Kaili N 5/25
Boyd, Jamie 5/26
Gregg, Carter 5/26
Learn more about bike safety!
Raising the Flag
Parents we need your help - Late Start Wednesdays
Parents we need your help on Wednesday mornings!
Did you know that the Marsh campus opens at 7:00 AM daily? We welcome students to come early, have a warm breakfast, visit the library and connect with friends on campus.
Please be advised that we do not have school supervision at the 7-11/Great Harvest area. ALL Marsh students who are frequenting this area should be accompanied by an adult. Please be advised that Chico PD will be monitoring behaviors.
Please keep in mind, that if a student is dropped off at the Marsh campus, they are NOT to leave. If a student does leave campus, it is considered a cut, and the student will be assigned Saturday School.
PTSO Meeting Calendar
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Dec. 21
Jan. 18
Feb. 15
March 22
April 19
May 17
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Get your Gator Swag!!
Office Hours:
Monday 7:30 - 11:00
Tuesday: 7:30 - 3:15
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 7:30 - 3:15
Friday: CLOSED
Attendance Matters at Marsh Junior High School
Students who attend school regularly and arrive on time do better academically and are more likely to establish work habits that help them succeed in life and work. You play a vital role by helping your child attend every school day possible.
Rules and Policies
There are multiple ways to report your child’s absence. The preferred way is to respond to the notification sent to you in ParentSquare. If you don’t have an account set up for ParentSquare, please click the following link for instructions on how to do so: https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005259266-Register-for-ParentSquare-from-the-App . If you need instructions for how to report an absence on ParentSquare, please click the following link: https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028870372-Submit-an-Attendance-Note. You can also use the “Report a student absence” link on the Marsh homepage located on the right side, call (530) 895-4110 and press option 1, or email our Attendance & Counseling Staff whenever your child is absent.
Please provide the following information:
- Child's Name
- Date of the Absence
- Reason for the Absence
All absences must be cleared within three school days or they will be considered unexcused. Thank you for your help.
It is very important that a parent or guardian notify the attendance office when a child is absent. When there is no verification within three (3) school days, the absences are considered unexcused and the student is truant. (ED Code 48260)
Tardy Policy: The school day begins at 8:20 Students arriving after the 8:20 tardy bell must come to the Attendance Office for a tardy slip.
Attendance Letters: Excused Absences: A letter to notify you of Excessive Absences will be sent after 7 absences. Doctor notes will be REQUESTED at this time but after 10 absences the Doctor note will be REQUIRED to excuse the absence.
Club Offerings at Marsh
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!
Licensed Therapist, Matt Reddam - Trauma101
Lunchtime Fun!!
Games In the Library -
* Fuego, Uno, Battleship, scattegories, and much more!
Sports Activities - back courts
* Basketball, 4 square, volleyball, football
Meet the Counselors
Sheila Snyder
Counselor A - G
895 - 4110 x 42114 // ssnyder@chicousd.org
Gabby Buckham
Counselor H - O
895 - 4110 x 42115// ghomesley@chicousd.org
Jorge Salazar
Counselor P - Z
895 - 4110 x42116// jsalazar@chicousd.org
Lunchtime Fun
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
Marsh School Culture: #Gatorpride
Stay Informed and Connected
- Address: 2253 Humboldt Road Chico, CA 95928
- Phone: (530) 895-4110
- Fax: Fax(530) 895-4111
- Attendance: (530) 895-4115
- Parent Portal