Marsh Gator Newsletter
March 28th- April 1st
What's Happening this Week?
Monday, March 28
Games at lunch-Library
Tuesday, March 29
Club live at student lunch
Games at Lunch - Library
Wednesday, March 30
KLEAN Club Meeting, 6th grade lunch, P-29
Cube Club at lunch!
PTSO meeting 5:30 at Round Table on Forest Avenue
Thursday, March 31
Football at lunch - back field
Games at Lunch-Library
Friday, April 1
Games at lunch- Library
MJHS Dance 6 - 8 PM at the outdoor basketball courts
**********************DANCE TICKET SALES THIS WEEK AT LUNCH!!***********************
Incoming 7th and 8th Graders - After School Program Registration is OPEN NOW!!
http://www.chicousd.org/Departments/Educational-Services/Before-and-After-School-Programs/index.html

Marsh band Triumphs!

Five marsh students showcased in the 2022 Creative Fusion showcase!
8th grade Yard signs are on sale!
Attention proud parents of 8th grade graduates. Would you like to show off how proud you are of your graduating 8th grader? Well, yard signs are back. You can now purchase one of two custom graduations signs by following the link below. Prices will be $12 for a sign without a student name and $17 for a personalized sign with student name. Follow this link for more details!
A Special invitation to LCAP from our Principal
Every year about this time, school districts in California hold their annual parent/community input meetings as part of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) process. The LCAP is essentially the district's plan for how it will allocate taxpayer dollars to best meet the needs of the local student community. In turn, each school site has their own site-level LCAP plan (sometimes referred to as The School Plan for Student Achievement, or SPSA).
As you know, at Marsh Junior High School, we try to solicit your input throughout the school year and we use all forms of communication (newsletters, website, official meetings, emails, texts, phone calls, etc.) to increase the likelihood that you as an individual family will feel like you have a voice in our school community. We would also like to invite you to attend these upcoming LCAP meetings to provide your input and be a part of the process. I have linked the document with all of the dates and times HERE.
The first Family & Community meeting will be held on March 8 at the Marsh Junior High School Library, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
You will notice that some meetings are focused on targeted student populations (like Students with Disabilities or English Learners). State law requires these specialized meetings to ensure that districts' plans address the unique needs of all learners based on available data. I want to clarify that ANYONE may attend ANY meeting. The meeting times/dates will also continue to run in our weekly Marsh newsletter.
Please reach out to me with any questions. I look forward to seeing you at these important planning meetings.
Respectfully,
Jessica Kamph
Principal, Marsh Junior High school
jkamph@chicousd.org
530 -891-4110


Attention 8th grade parents with student planning to attend PV!

PTSO Promotion Party Panda Express Fundraiser!


Summer camps are coming!
Attention Gators! Summer is just around the corner and we’re excited to see so many summer camp options available within our local community. If you’re interested in having some much overdue fun this summer, check out the CARD website and search programs by age. Registration for summer camps starts April 4th.

DANCE THIS FRIDAY!!

A Spring reminder for behavior expectations.

Drop in math help is avaliable!


CJSF Butte Humane society drive!


Updates from the Library- Womyn Who Run the World!
SEL word of the week! Positivity and choice!
This week we will be watching an interview with Geena Aguilar, and having a special guest, former student Emily Dodd's.
Yearbooks are still available
Student Store Hours:
Monday: 7:30 - 11:00
Tuesday 7:30 - 3:15
Thursday: 7:30 - 3:15
Yearbooks can be purchased
online at the MJHS online store:
Store | Featured (myschoolcentral.com)
Questions regarding Yearbook
Purchases contact:
Join the Junior Viking sports teams!

Forebay Aquatic Center is open for students!
links resources in the poster can be found here!
Email: aquatics.education@gmail.com
Rentals and more information can be found on their website at

Classroom Spotlight
This week’s classroom spotlight is Mr. Bishop's History class. As a culminating activity students were tasked to present one of the Greek gods or goddesses. They were asked to make a prop that represented the god and explain why. Students worked on presentation and listening skills as they presented in front of the class. They also had an opportunity to get extra credit points by dressing up. This was such a fun way to end the unit! Way to go Gators, we are so proud of all you are doing!!

AVID WICOR Showcase
Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, is a proven learning support structure, known as WICOR , that incorporates teaching/learning methodologies in the critical areas of Writing to Learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading to Learn. WICOR provides a learning model that educators can use to guide students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels.
Marsh’s teachers have been trained in the WICOR principles and incorporate their proven strategies into their lessons. This week's WICOR spotlight is Mrs. Blaschke and Mr. Fenell's English class. Students were asked to complete a collaborative presentation around a book expert from the Odyssey. Student groups had specific topics assigned around The Odyssey: Epic Hero including Quest/Journey, Choices, Fatal Flaws, Redemption, and lessons learned to name a few. Students then had to cite the text and give textual evidence in their presentation representing their topic. The project included multiple WICOR strategies including Reading, Writing, Collaboration, and Organization. Way to go Mrs. Blaschke and Mr. Fenell you are a WICOR Rock Stars!!
Atta Gator Award
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!
Hunter Alderman, 7th Grade
Ramiah Barbee, 7th Grade
Riley Carr, 6th Grade
Jhayden Shae Galang, 6th Grade
Emiliano Montero-Cabrera, 8th Grade
Mental Health Education Series
This week's video focuses on Strategies for Dealing with Parent Stress
Join the KLEAN Club!
Lunchtime Fun!!
Games In the Library - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
* Fuego, Uno, Battleship, scattegories, and much more!
Sports Activities - Tuesdays and Thursdays
* Basketball, Football, Soccer, and more
Marsh Multicultural Club

PE Pickle Ball Highlights!
Life saving skills for california students and school staff

Counseling posters
Sheila SnyderCounselor A - G 895 - 4110 x 251 // ssnyder@chicousd.org | Gabby BuckhamCounselor H - O 895 - 4110 x 252 // ghomesley@chicousd.org | Jorge SalazarCounselor P - Z 895 - 4110 // jsalazar@chicousd.org |
Allstar Parent Program
El Programa de Padres Estelares esta basado en el currículo de Rezilient Kidz y es un taller de 13 semanas diseñado para construir familias más fuertes, proporcionando confianza, herramientas y capacidades que los padres necesitan para criar hijos saludables, responsables y atentos. Este evento comenzará el dia 23 del febrero en la escuela Rosedale (Sesión de Español de 9:30 AM-11:00 AM) y la escuela Emma Wilson (Sesión de Ingles de 5:30 PM-7:30 PM). Habrá comida y cuidado de ninos. Comuníquese con el administrador de casos específico de su escuela


The Care Team
THRIVE's newest project - The CARE Team. This program is for Butte County high school-aged youth.
The CARE Team helps connect young people and their immediate circle with support and resources . Their mission is to prevent and limit the recurrence of youth suicide in our community and ensure every young person knows just how much they matter. Click the links below to learn more.
Visit the North Valley Community Foundation THRIVE Online Resource Page
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Attendance/Parent Square Communication

Please remember to contact the attendance office for absences
Please remember to contact the Attendance Office if your student is going to be absent via Parent Square, email at: cdickson@chicousd.org, or call 895-4110 ext 42113, please include your student’s name, the date of absence, and the reason for the absence. You may also use the report absence button on the marsh website.
If your student is ill please contact the Attendance or Health office to screen for any symptoms. Students need to be symptom-free for 24 hours before they return to school. Thank you all for your continued help and cooperation.
When students are out for any reason, sick, quarantine, Dr. appointment., etc. please make sure to have them email their teachers and check their Google classroom to get their work.
For COVID-19 related questions and to report test results, please call the CUSD COVID-19 Reporting & Information Line at 530-801-2813.
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
MJHS Website: http://mjhs.chicousd.org/
MJHS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChicoUnified.MJHS/
- Address: 2253 Humboldt Road Chico, CA 95928
- Phone: (530) 895-4110
- Fax: Fax(530) 895-4111
- Attendance: (530) 895-4115
- Parent Portal
MJHS PTSO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/233308576872298/
