Pioneer Post
BJHS Weekly Newsletter for April 10-16, 2017
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH OR MONDAY, APRIL 17TH FOR SPRING TRAVEL!
UPCOMING BIDWELL EVENTS
April 3 – 5th Grade Parent Night - Gym -6:30pm
April 5– No One Eats Alone Day
April 6 - 5th grade visits
Empowerment Project - MPR - 3:00pm
April 7 – BCOE Spelling Bee
School Dance - Gym - 6:30-8:30pm
April 10 – PTA Meeting - LIbrary - 6:00pm
April 11 – Scoliosis Screenings - PE classes
April 12 – Honors Club - 105A - 1st lunch
TDAP Clinic - Room 103 - 3:00-5:00pm
April 14 & April 17 – Spring Travel Days (No School)
April 19 – Honor Roll Party (6th grade) - MPR - 6th period
April 20 – Honor Roll Party (7th grade) - MPR - 6th period
April 21 - Coffee with the Principal - Library - 8:30am
Honor Roll Party (8th grade) - MPR - 6th period
ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS!
Are you interested in becoming a WEB leader? This program will be a great chance for you to mentor new 6th graders, make Bidwell a better place, and have fun. Please come to a lunch meeting this Thursday in room 202 with
Mr. Wardlow. Both lunches. See you there.
STATE TESTING
8TH GRADE EVENTS
May 18 - Awards Night - Gym - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
June 6 - 8th Grade Dance - Gym - 6:30-8:30pm
June 7 - Promotion Practice - Blacktop - 11am - 12:15pm
June 8 - Promotion Ceremony - Blacktop - 8:30am
ATTENTION 7th GRADERS!
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
SCHOOL SPIRIT WEDNESDAYS
Bidwell students Dylan Kerr and Gibson Indar definitely know how to go all out in black and gold on our school spirit days!
REMEMBER TO SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT THIS WEDNESDAY by wearing the craziest black and gold outfit you can for a chance to win prizes and more! See Mr. Riggs for details.
6TH GRADE HONORS CLUB
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
CONGRATULATIONS
At the Thirteenth District PTA awards ceremony last week, three of Bidwell's own received awards! From left to right they are Denise Katsikas, who received an honorary service award, Dustin Smith, one of our PTA members who also received an honorary service award, and Vice Principal Laurie DeBock, who received the continuous service award. The awards ceremony involved schools from all over Chico Unified School District. We are proud of our Pioneers!
YEARBOOKS
PARENT UNIVERSITY
Parent University will be held April 12, 19, and 26 at 6:30 -7:30 p.m. in the Library. Parents will learn how to prepare their students for high school and college. Which classes to take in high school to prepare you for college? Which University or College is right for your Student? Upward Bound from Chico State and Butte College admissions will present. Sign- ups if interested Call Martha Newton 891-3080 ext. 135 or mnewton@chicousd.org There will be childcare in room 105A.
“ Universidad de Padres” comenzando Abril 12, 19, y 26 , 2017 cada miércoles, en la Biblioteca de la escuela Bidwell Junior High a las 6:30-7:30p.m.
Aprenda escoger las clases necesarias para la preparatoria y la universidad.
Aprenda como prepararse para la universidad y acerca del proceso de solicitud.
Regístrense hoy: Llamen a Marta Newton 891-3080 ext. 135 o por correo electrónico mnewton@chicousd.org
Va ver cuidado de niños! Salón 105A
PARENT SURVEY
Click here to take our Bidwell Junior High parent survey. You have until April 25th to complete the survey. Please take the survey at your leisure, as it will only take approximately fifteen minutes of your time. We appreciate your participation!
TEACHER FEATURE
Last week's teacher feature hints were were if she didn’t work at Bidwell, then she would foster or rescue animals in need. Also, her favorite drink is Big Al’s milk shakes. Last week's teacher/staff member was Mrs. Karen from the health office. Congrats to Andrew Steele for guessing the right teacher!
MS. HARRIS' CLASS TACKLES SCIENCE IN ENGLISH...
As a precursor to reading 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Ms. Harris' English classes built “Flinkers” - something that doesn’t float and doesn’t sink. They were looking at buoyancy and density in water.
GOLD NUGGET STORE
REMINDER
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE STUDENTS
Are you interested in playing sports next year in high school? Just a reminder, your grades this semester affect your athletic eligibility for both fall and winter sports next year in high school. You must pass 4 classes this semester AND have a 2.00 grade point average (C average) by June to be cleared to participate in sports at whatever high school you plan on attending(some schools allow a onetime waiver if you have at least a 1.50 GPA). Work on your grades now! If you have questions you can call Randy Gilzean at (530)891-3050 ext. 227 after 1:00pm. Please leave a message if there is no answer.
BLAST HOSTS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
BLAST was lucky enough to host The Empowerment Project last week at Bidwell! We had some strong women come and talk to our young ladies about being inspired and pursuing their passions. We had 60 girls at the seminar and around 20 women speakers. The students got to watch a documentary covering strong women and their paths of life. They also were able to have conversations with a firefighter, forensic analyst, computer programmer, software manager, police officer, news caster, and lawyer. It was a strong group and our BLAST leader, Mrs. Johnson, was inspired by our girls and the way they carried themselves through the whole presentation.
TDAP
Chico Unified School District has coordinated with Walmart to offer a clinic at Bidwell Junior High for students who still their need their TDAP vaccinations. TDAP immunizations will be held on April 12th in Room 103 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. The cost for each vaccination is $45.
Other clinics will be offered at: Chico Jr. - Thursday, April 13; Marsh - Wednesday, April 19. All clinics will be 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Students can go to any clinic to receive the vaccine.
El Distrito ha coordinado con Walmart a ofrecer una clínica en el sitio de la Escuela Bidwell Junior para ofrecer la vacuna DTAP a los estudiantes que lo necesitan.
Las vacunas DTAP se dará aquí en la Escuela Bidwell el 12 de Abril en el Salón 103 después de escuela 3:00-5:00p.m. El costo si no tienen seguranza es $45.00.
Otras clínicas se ofrecerán en la: Chico Jr. - Thursday, April 13; Marsh - Wednesday, April 19, 3:00-5:00
Pueden ir a cualquier escuela para recibir la vacuna.
2017 YOUNG WRITERS' FESTIVAL
ART DISPLAY
THANK YOU STUDENTS
INCOMING 6TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT
Bidwell's staff and programs shined at our 2nd annual Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night! Parents were able to meet the faulty at Bidwell, ask questions, and learn about our great programs and various electives. Go Pioneers!
ATTENTION STUDENTS
SPINAL SCREENING PROGRAM
The school nurse will be screening students for possible curvature of the spine (scoliosis) on April 11, 2017. State law requires that school districts in California provide scoliosis screening for seventh grade girls and eighth grade boys. Scoliosis is a term that means lateral curvature of the spine. It is most commonly found in the preadolescent years and progresses during the period of rapid growth. Its cause is unknown. If a spinal curvature is detected early and appropriately treated, progressive spine deformity can be prevented.
Since it will be necessary to have students partially undress to accomplish the screening, privacy will be maintained. The student can wear gym clothes or other clothing that can be removed easily. The screening will take place during P.E class.
If the screening indicates need for further medical evaluation, you will be notified by a letter which is mailed to the current address on file. If your child is currently under treatment for a spinal problem, please let the school nurse know. Please send a note to the health office only if you do not want your child screened.
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