Pioneer Post
BJHS Newsletter for February 24-28, 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, February 24th – PV counselors visit students in 8th-grade history classes
Wednesday, February 26th – Chico High Counselors visit 8th-grade students in the Library
Thursday, February 27th – Cookbook sale kickoff
Thursday, February 27th – STEAM Family Night from 6-7:30 pm in the Gym
A.R. Goal Countdown for Spring 2020
Spelling Bee
Keira Grace
Eliot Lloyd
Ella Tucker
Olivia Lois
CHARACTER STRONG
After finishing your lunch, resist the urge to rush to your next class or hang out with your friend. Instead, be intentional about finding ways to help clean up around you.
Push in chairs or throw food away. While you are at it, show your school's custodian that they are important by saying "thank you" while you are leaving. Invite others to join you in this challenge to leave your school better than you found it each day.
English Department hosting International Teachers
The English Department has been hosting teachers from Georgia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Malaysia. They are all English teachers in their countries and have been observing teaching practices here at Bidwell.
Family STEAM Night
Bidwell Families,
Please join us for our annual Family STEAM Night celebrating Bidwell’s STEAM culture. Bring the whole family—especially the littles—as this is a hands-on, family-friendly event with yummy food. Students will receive Science extra credit points for attending with their family members. Last year, the gym was packed with happy kids engaged in cool STEAM learning games and activities. Please join us!
New Science Curriculum Adoption
Any parents interested in previewing the new junior high school science curriculum adoption are invited to stop by room 101 at Chico Junior on February 25th at 6 pm. Teachers will be on hand to answer your questions.
All 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.
20 in 2020 Reading Challenge
Bidwell students are participating in the 20 in 2020 Reading Challenge. Students are being challenged to read up to 20 books in the year 2020. You can find the details on Bidwell's website on the Library page.
This is a fun way to expand students' reading that will be attainable for all readers regardless of their reading level or reading reluctance. Encourage your student to come into the Library to find out all the details regarding this challenge.
Perfect Attendance Drawing Winners
This week's winners are Paige Ridgley and Jacob Raburn!
Bidwell Student of the Month – Sponsored by Club Live!
Gabby Galander
Gabby is a nice person and picks up trash around the school! She is in all Honors classes and is a great example of a Bidwell Student.
Students who are chosen for Student of the Month - Sponsored by Club live will receive a certificate and gift card.
LCAP Meeting
Tuesday, March 3rd at Marsh Jr. High - Dinner: 5:30 pm, Meeting: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Empty Bowls
Thursday, March 5th - 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Chico High School
901 Esplanade
Lincoln Center
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
Buys you a handmade bowl and dinner of bread and soup
Dessert & Coffee available for a donation
Tickets are available at the Main Office 8 am - 4 pm (through Feb. 18th)
MARSH JR. HIGH
BIDWELL JR. HIGH
CHICO HIGH SCHOOL
PV HIGH SCHOOL
And at: ART Etc, MAGNA CARTA, CHRISTIAN & JOHNSON (through March 5th at 4 pm)
online: TrueNorthButte.org
To benefit Torres Community Shelter
Preparing for State Testing - Airpods not allowed
"Airpods" will not be allowed during state testing in May. All students must use headphones that are connected to their computer by a cord.
Start planning accordingly!CJSF APPLICATIONS
CJSF APPLICATIONS are now available online or in the Counseling office. All previous members have to re-apply. If you are in 7th grade, you are now encouraged to apply if you had good grades last semester. Our club helps students with cash awards! Come see your counselor for more info.
Collaborative Colleague
Congratulations to Mr. Snyder for receiving the monthly “Collaborative Colleague” award and to Mr. Wardlow, recipient of the “Positive Pioneer” award! These teachers are recognized by their peers for being great teammates and spreading a positive vibe throughout Bidwell. These colleagues will, in turn, recognize another colleague for their qualities at next month’s faculty meeting.
Open Bidwell PTA Positions for 2020/21 School Year
If you are interested in running for a position or would like more detailed information on a position, click here or email BidwellPTA@gmail.com.
All nominations must be received by March 2nd.
Women in STEM Conference
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
March 7, 2020
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Simpson University, Redding CA
Amazon Smile
You shop. Amazon gives.
If you shop on Amazon, please consider using Amazon Smile to choose Bidwell Jr. High PTA as a charitable donation. Each time you shop they donate money to BJHS PTA.
Our PTA is working to raise funds to put in bleacher seating under the solar panels which we are greatly in need of. You will need to choose your charitable donation as Bidwell Jr. High PTA. You would then go through the new Amazon Smile widget on your phone when you shop which automatically links to your Amazon account.
Amazon Widget Instructions:
1. If you have the Amazon App installed you should remove it. To do this, tap and hold the app icon until it starts to jiggle. Tap the cross at the top left of the icon and confirm that you want to delete it. Don't worry, this will not delete your Amazon account or any of your settings.
2. Now load Safari (the iPhone internet browser) and go to smile.amazon.com.
3. Tap the Share button on the bottom of the screen
4. Tap the Add to Home Screen icon. You may need to swipe left to see this.
5. You will now have Amazon Smile on your home screen which you can use exactly the same way you used Amazon App.
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