Pioneer Post
BJHS Weekly Newsletter for May 7-13, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 7 - 11 – SBAC math testing (all grades)
May 14 – PTA meeting - Library - 6:00pm
May 16 – Multicultural field trip to San Francisco
May 18 – Six Flags Discovery Kingdom music field trip
CJSF End of the year party - Grass area by room 408 - 6th period
May 29 – Peer Mediators field trip - 10-3:15pm
May 30 - Bidwell Spring Music Concert - PVHS CFA -6:00pm
PIONEERS AT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
We had a fantastic turnout of competitors and volunteers at this year's Special Olympics in Oroville! Our Social Mentors were buddied up with the participants and they all had a great time taking part in the events!
EIGHTH GRADE SPRING EVENTS
May 17 - Bidwell Jr. High Awards Night
Bidwell Gym - 6:00 pm-7:30pm
June 6 - 8th Grade Dance
Bidwell Gym - 6:30pm-8:30pm
June 7 - Promotion Practice
Bidwell Blacktop - 11:00am-12:15pm
June 8 - Bidwell Jr. High Promotion Ceremony
BJHS Blacktop - 8:30am
EIGHTH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY
Our Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held Firday, June 8th at 8:30 on the blacktop behind Bidwell. The following is a list of tips that we hope will help you ensure that your students take care of things that need to be done to ensure a happy last week of school.
- If your student has any outstanding debts at school they need to be paid or their certificates will be withheld until they are paid. Debts include textbooks, library books, any other charges for lost or damaged school property and outstanding debts to other schools. A list of those who still have debts will be read at promotion practice on Thursday, June 7th. Students on this list must resolve their debt to receive their certificates on Friday.
- Appropriate dress is very important for the promotion ceremony. Formal dress is not allowed. Gentlemen are asked to wear nice pants and a collared shirt. It is certainly OK to wear a tie. Ladies dress in sundresses or something that is of a similar level of formality. High-heeled shoes are not allowed because of safety on the ramp.
- Students need to report for line-up for the ceremony, Friday, June 8th by 8:00 a.m. The processional will start at 8:30 a.m.
- Students must not carry anything in their hands during the ceremony.
- Parents may not enter the student seating area until after the ceremony.
- Students must not leave their seat until the ceremony is over.
- Promotion takes place on the basketball courts. Chairs for the students will be provided but please bring lawn chairs for your family and guests.
- If possible, please do not bring balloons to the ceremony because they obstruct the views of the audience. If you do bring balloons, please take them to Room 408 and you can pick them up after the ceremony.
PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS
PIONEERS IN THE PARADE
Students and staff participated in Saturday's Pioneer Day Parade. Band and cheer marched the route through downtown Chico in an apt display of "Pioneer" Pride!
CJSF END-OF-YEAR PARTY
Did you miss the last CJSF meeting held in the library tech lab this last Wednesday?
If you did, we announced that our end of the year party will be Friday, May 18th during 6th period. You need two services to be eligible to participate.
If you still need community services, see your advisor.
MEDIEVAL TIMES
Ms. Hopper's History classes proudly displayed their projects for the annual Medieval Celebration. Students baked cakes shaped like castles, shields, and rats (representing the Bubonic Plague), built forts and castles complete with working drawbridges, and created an astounding display of medieval weaponry. Our Pioneers are incredibly imaginative with their history, and both students and staff enjoyed perusing them all!
SUMMER NUTRITION
Bidwell Junior High Summer Feeding Program
Kids Eat Free
June 11th to August 9th
Monday - Friday
Lunch served 11:30-12:30
HMONG DANCERS FOR MULTICULTURAL WEEK
The talented ladies and gentlemen of the ABS (Ace Beauties) dance troupe entertained and educated us during last week's Mulicultural Week. The performed an interpretive dance represent Hmong cultural and their history both during and after the Vietnam War. The group is made up of Bidwell students and alumni and performs regularly at community events. You can watch a highlight of their dance below!
2018-2019 BLAST YEAR
Important Dates and Deadlines
May 7 - Applications available at BLAST and the Junior High School offices, and Bidwell and Chico Jr. Websites, for anyone interested in applying for the 2018-2019 BLAST After School Program. Registration continues throughout the year.
June 1 - Enrollment forms for summer camp due
June 11-29 - Summer Camp, open to all current Bidwell students, 8:00am-12:30pm.
August 6-9 - Early Back camp for 6th graders, 8:00am-12:30pm.
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU
This past Friday, May 4th, was Star Wars Day and Ms. Long had quite some fun getting into the spirit with her classroom decor. Our students and staff honored the occasion as well, and our custodian, Micah Robins, even celebrated with Darth Vader at Disneyland!
PE MAKEUPS
MULTICULTURAL WEEK CONTINUES
Each day of Multicultural week brought not only new cuisine, but a plethora of performances! Among others, we enjoyed Ballet Folklorica, a hula hoop contest, Korean dancers, Native American singers and dancers, and a solo hip hop performance by Justin Kates. We were so impressed by the amazing talents of our Pioneers!
SKYPEING WITH CLARE VANDERPOOL
Mr. Hill's 1st and 2nd period English classes participated in a Skype conversation with Clare Vanderpool. She wrote "Navigating Early," which they recently read in class. Vanderpool gave a short presentation and then students were able to come to the laptop, introduce themselves, and ask questions.
ACCELERATED READER
CALL FOR STEAM-RELATED BUSINESSES
Is your business STEAM-related? We would love to feature you at our STEAM faire! Email Caty Harris at catherine.harris@chicousd.org for more info.
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