Marsh Monthly Update
September 2023
The Marsh Monthly Update, October 2023
Important Upcoming Dates
October
9/29 - MJHS Fundraiser Kick Off
9/29 - Grading period #1 ends - grades are viewable in Aeries Friday, Oct. 6
10/3 - Earthquake Drill
10/5 - World Café
10/10 - Minimum Day: District Wide Staff Development - students out at 12:06
10/13 - Almond Bowl at PV
10/16 - Kelvin Pulse Student Survey
10/17 - Marsh Fundraiser ends
10/26 - Drop off carved pumpkins in the library before school
10/26 - Harvest Festival 5 - 7 PM
10/31 - Halloween
Month in review
Marsh Spirit Week
Marsh Spirit Week - jersey day
Marsh Spirit Week - Anything but a backpack
Marsh Spirit Week - Twin day
Marsh Spirit Week - Jersey Day
Marsh Spirit Week - Twin Day
Marsh Spirit Week - Twin Day
Club Day on the Green
WEB Lunch Connection
Cross Country
Virtue of the Month
October Classroom Connection
6th Grade
English
Blaschke: English 6 honors will focus on mystery and suspense in October. We'll be studying literary elements in stories with unexpected twists including a Sherlock Holmes tale. The unit includes mystery book projects and creative writing as students write narratives using inferences to reveal the identity of a mystery character.
Rosander:Students will be starting to read short stories that look at mystery and suspense. I'm really excited as students get to write their own short story at the end of the month showcasing that they understand mystery and suspense. It's also a lot of fun since it falls during spooky season. I can't wait to see what the students come up with this year. Students are also reading their book for their quarter book challenge.
Math
Hodges: We have just covered finding unit rates and the 6th graders are going to be solving the unit rates of Avengers. Many of the Avengers run super fast and one of them is as fast as the speed of light. This activity allows students to build their confidence in unit rates while comparing the different speeds of Avengers for an engaging lesson.
Lemire: We have just covered finding unit rates and the 6th graders are going to be solving the unit rates of Avengers. Many of the Avengers run super fast and one of them is as fast as the speed of light. This activity allows students to build their confidence in unit rates while comparing the different speeds of Avengers for an engaging lesson.
Science
Ronan: This month, we will continue to investigate which geologic process formed the channel on Mars (lava or water?). In the Geology on Mars unit, students take on the role of planetary geologists as they investigate the mysterious channel photographed on Mars's surface. Students will be analyzing evidence, making observations, and constructing arguments using all of the evidence obtained throughout the unit.
Gunther: This month, we will continue to investigate which geologic process formed the channel on Mars (lava or water?). In the Geology on Mars unit, students take on the role of planetary geologists as they investigate the mysterious channel photographed on Mars's surface. Students will be analyzing evidence, making observations, and constructing arguments using all of the evidence obtained throughout the unit.
O’Brien: This month, we will continue to investigate which geologic process formed the channel on Mars (lava or water?). In the Geology on Mars unit, students take on the role of planetary geologists as they investigate the mysterious channel photographed on Mars's surface. Students will be analyzing evidence, making observations, and constructing arguments using all of the evidence obtained throughout the unit.
7th Grade
English
Blaschke: English 7 students will read the novel Touching Spirit Bear and explore themes of identity, conflict, and restorative justice. Activities include literary "Signposts" as they make claims, using textual evidence and explaining their reasoning. To conclude, they'll spotlight their creativity with a symbol project and a personal Simile of Myself poem.
Science
King: Student scientists are continuing to work in the Microbiome unit and should be testing towards the end of the month. Students also will be planning and completing the Bacteria Investigation which was funded by parents and donors from our community through DonorsChoose - thank you! It will be an experience to remember.
Gunther: Student scientists are continuing to work in the Microbiome unit and should be testing towards the end of the month. Students also will be planning and completing the Bacteria Investigation which was funded by parents and donors from our community through DonorsChoose - thank you! It will be an experience to remember.
PE
McGarr: This month in PE, my classes are learning the game of Roundnet, also know as Spikeball!! We begin by learning basic skills, the rules of the game, and how to keep score. Then we finish the unit with a Round Robin Tournament!
8th Grade
Science
Metzger: We just finished up a Science in the News project, where students got to select a recent global or local science news story of interest to them, and learned about how to identify credible sources.
Currently we're in the midst of a science skills week, during which students are learning about things like lab safety, measurement techniques, and familiarizing themselves with various science equipment that they will be using during the school year.
We are launching our semester-long chemistry unit this month with a deep-dive into states of matter and phase change. Students have been getting lots of hands on experience to deepen their understanding, and to bring to life these new concepts that they're learning about. For example, last week students got to explore the concept of intermolecular forces by trying to fit as many drops of water as possible onto the surface of a penny; and this week they are investigating phase change by recording data and making observations as they systematically add heat to a solid (ice) and track the temperature change as it turns to a liquid and then to a gas.
Lopez:
We are launching our semester-long chemistry unit this month with a deep-dive into states of matter and phase change. Students have been getting lots of hands on experience to deepen their understanding, and to bring to life these new concepts that they're learning about. For example, last week students got to explore the concept of intermolecular forces by trying to fit as many drops of water as possible onto the surface of a penny; and this week they are investigating phase change by recording data and making observations as they systematically add heat to a solid (ice) and track the temperature change as it turns to a liquid and then to a gas.
Ronan:
We are launching our semester-long chemistry unit this month with a deep-dive into states of matter and phase change. Students have been getting lots of hands on experience to deepen their understanding, and to bring to life these new concepts that they're learning about. For example, last week students got to explore the concept of intermolecular forces by trying to fit as many drops of water as possible onto the surface of a penny; and this week they are investigating phase change by recording data and making observations as they systematically add heat to a solid (ice) and track the temperature change as it turns to a liquid and then to a gas.
PE
McGarr: This month in PE, my classes are learning the game of Roundnet, also know as Spikeball!! We begin by learning basic skills, the rules of the game, and how to keep score. Then we finish the unit with a Round Robin Tournament!
October Events and Opportunities
Marsh Fundraiser
9/29 - 10/17
We are starting our annual Fundraiser Friday September 29th. This is an ASB Fundraiser that helps support school activities like dances, Talent Show, Harvest Festival, Egg Hunt, Movie Nights, birthdays, "fun Fridays," and more. It's likely to be our only fundraiser. Thank you for your support.
Yearbook Orders
Homework Support
Marsh Harvest Festival
Please Join Us for the LCAP Community Meetings
Student Advisory Committee
Gators do you want to make a difference?
We are looking for Marsh Gators to join the Student School Climate Advisory. The purpose of the Student School Climate Advisory is to ensure that students have a regular opportunity to engage with the principal regarding issues that affect their sense of physical and emotional well-being on campus, in classrooms, and in the community.
The Marsh Student School Advisory Committee would meet a couple times a month with the principal to discuss the emotional "weather" on campus that is school climate. School climate affects student's moral, how happy they feel, and how safe they feel on campus. The team would discuss both positive and negative trends on campus so that we can address those issues and assure that all students have the best junior high experience possible.
As principal I am looking forward to hearing from a variety of opinions and perspectives amongst our students and ultimately looking at how we can continually improve our school climate. If you are a Marsh students that feels that you have a unique perspective, and you want to make a positive change on campus then I strongly encourage you to join the Marsh Student School Culture Advisory. Let's work together to make sure that junior high is a positive experience for all students because our Gators deserve nothing less.
If you are interested in applying to sit on this council, please fill out the attached form.
Marsh Gratitude
Thank You Marsh Campus Supervisors!!
We would like to take a minute to thank all our amazing campus supervisors for all that they do. The daily work that you do ensuring our students safety is much appreciated. Thank you for going the extra mile for all of us who depend on you. We simply couldn’t be more grateful! Gators please take a moment this month to share your gratitude for your campus supervisors.