Marsh Gator Newsletter
October 31st- November 4th
Reminder: Basketball courts are closed before school due to lack of supervision
What's Happening this Week?
Monday, October 31st
Leadership Dress Up Day: Halloween Costumes
Tuesday, November 1st
Leadership Dress Up Day: Adam Sandler Day
Wednesday, November 2nd
Leadership Dress Up Day: Trends Day
Thursday, November 3rd
Leadership Dress Up Day: Flannel Day
Friday, November 4th
Lunch time fun
Leadership Dress Up Day: Pajama Day
Multicultural Club Activity! See flyer below!
PTSO will be hosting a Cal Skate Night on November 9th from 6 – 8PM. Entrance fees are $8.50, and parents can come supervise for free!

November is Native american Heritage month!


Littel Red Hen is seeking peer tutors!

Congratulations Gators You Raised Over $5000 for your school!
Your Top 10 Sellers
Kaidyn Penne sold 31
Marley DiFiore sold 21
Jayden Clark sold 18
Henry Lamoe sold 18
Logan Meyerson sold 17
Victor Payano sold 17
Romeo Martinez sold 14
Gordy Muff sold 14
…And a 3 way tie with Addi Brennan, Jackson Harrison, and Martha Vittaratos with 13 sold!
We are so proud of all of you!
Next steps…
Prizes should be here in the next couple weeks. Leadership will keep you posted.
The money machine will be here for some of the top earners.
The Lollipop tree is being retired for the remainder of this fundraiser.
Tell all your shoppers that deliveries come relatively quickly, so be on the lookout.

Making Marsh Jr. Even Safer
Learn more about bike safety!
Lunchtime Percussion Band- Howl of the groove king
Red Ribbon Week Recap

Raising the Flag

8th Garde Baby Pictures/Dedications
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. Questions regarding purchasing can be directed to srsnow@chicousd.org.
Mark Your Calendars

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!!!
Nov. 16
Dec. 21
Jan. 18
Feb. 15
March 22
April 19
May 17
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.
Drop in math help is available!

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

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.
AVID WICOR Spotlight
This week's AVID WICOR Spotlight is Ms. Hodges Math class. This week students are learning about graphing points. As part of a collaborative practice for graphing points on a map, teams were given coordinates of a special intelligence artifact. They then used the coordinates to find out where the artifacts were located and reported their findings on a collaborative tech tool, Jamboard. Way to go Ms. Hodge's class, you are WICOR all-stars and we are so proud of all you are learning!!

Classroom Spotlight

The Tireless Teacher award for September goes to Erica Blaschke and Ms Darr!

Marsh Art Showcase - Scratch Art
Atta Gator Award
This week Nominations go out to:
Birthdays this week
This Week's Birthdays
Reyes-Bernal, Juan 10/23
Rusten, Parker D 10/23
Hankins, Avery D 10/25
Lohmor, Arya R 10/25
Leis, Trevor 10/26
Perrot, Jonas A 10/26
Raftery, John P 10/26
Kinell, Liam C 10/27
Reyes-Ramirez, Nathan E 10/27
Flores, Kassandra 10/28
Rosemann, Harper O 10/28
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 SnyderCounselor A - G 895 - 4110 x 42114 // ssnyder@chicousd.org | Gabby BuckhamCounselor H - O 895 - 4110 x 42115// ghomesley@chicousd.org | Jorge SalazarCounselor P - Z 895 - 4110 x42116// jsalazar@chicousd.org |
Lee Lo Wellness Counseling 895-4110 x42716 // LLo@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
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