Parents/Guardians:

Just a reminder ... the California Department of Education (CDE) is conducting a survey to help promote better health and well-being among our youth, improve the school learning environment, and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence. Your student does NOT have to take the survey. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.

Students in sixth grade will bring home a permission slip asking for parent permission to participate in the CA Healthy Kids Survey. Sixth-graders must return a signed permission slip.

Students in 7th - 12th will automatically participate in either the CA Healthy Kids Survey (Grades 7th, 9th and 11th) or the California Youth Tobacco Survey (Grades 8th, 10th and 12th) unless a parent provides an opt-out form.

Students in 6th grade will be administered the survey within the week of February 27th - March 3rd .

Students in 7th grade will be administered the survey within the week of March 6th - March 10th .

CHKS information: http://www.chicousd.org/Departments/Educational-Services/Health-Services/CDE-Student-Surveys/index.html

March 8th is our next 8th-grade planning committee meeting at Farmers Brewery at 6 pm! The planning is looking amazing! Come hear all the details for our "Old Hollywood" theme dance that is scheduled for May 19th!!!

See's candy fundraiser is live!! Click the link to have delicious chocolate sent right to you!!

https://www.yumraising.com/secure/marshjhp_th_grade_gra d_party42/Jac_Chr9265/candy

As always PTSO couldn't be who we are without parental support! We appreciate you every day!!!

In Summary:

1. Cell phones and ear buds are only allowed out before and after school
2. When the starting bell rings they MUST be turned OFF and in put away in your backpack
3. Phones and ear buds are to stay in your backpack for the entire day
4. Consequences:
1. If you are caught with your cell phone or ear bud out it will be confiscated and turned into Ms. Maddy in the office
2. You will automatically be assigned lunch detention
3. Your parent will be notified
4. Detention and parent contact will happen, even on your first offense. Everyone has a clean slat to start the semester.
5. Electronic violations will directly impact your citizenship grade
6. Students can pick their phone up at the end of the day, along with their detention slip.

1. Chromebooks:
1. Bring your CHARGED chromebook to school everyday
2. Do no walk around with your chromebook out, it should be in your backpack during passing period.

Marsh Jr. High cares deeply about the school culture we create. In an effort to get a "pulse" on the campus we send out student surveys around academics, Social emotional wellbeing, and behaviors during the student's advisory period.

Based upon the last student survey disrespect was one of the major issues on campus. To address this our amazing counseling team with the support of some of our Marsh Gators made a personal message to our Marsh students about respect on campus. ALL teachers showed this video in their advisement classes on Monday, December 5th following the Gator News.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Pk4qaOJuixXedMBYhHZfP8ogRaPjrtW/view?usp=sharing

In addition, administration has created a message that will be shared with students any time they have a sub in class. We realize that often the level of disrespectful behaviors increase when the teacher is out of the classroom. This is our attempt to set a clear expectation for our students in the teacher's absence.

https://tinyurl.com/wkn2rwcp

Please be sure to have conversations about these expectations with your Gator. As always, we appreciate your support.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kamph

Students should invest 45 - 60 minutes a day in each subject - Math and English.

Listenwise - Listening Comprehension

6th -Get signed up with Listenwise

7th -Get signed up with Listenwise

8th -Get signed up with Listenwise

What is AVID?

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an in-school academic support program for grades seven through twelve. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for college eligibility and success.

AVID Elective

The core component is the AVID Elective, which supports students as they tackle the most rigorous classes. For one period a day, AVID students learn: organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable.

Furthermore, AVID students become academically successful leaders and role models for other students.

AVID Schoolwide

The AVID instructional program focuses on methodologies that will help students prepare for - and participate in - a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. These methodologies are referred to as WICOR:

W - Writing. Students clarify and communicate their thoughts and understanding of material.

I - Inquiry. Students ask questions which allow them to clarify, analyze, and synthesize material.

C - Collaboration. Students challenge, help, and learn from one another.

O - Organization. Students learn how to organize, retrieve and maintain their materials and data.

R - Reading. Students analyze, question, critique, clarify, and comprehend material.

All of our Marsh Teachers have been trained in AVID WICOR instructional strategies and implement this methodology in the core class setting.

Take a moment to check out more about AVID on our Marsh Website.

This week Nominations go out to:

Clubs and Activities are a great way to get connected to Marsh!! Check out our Marsh Website for more information about what clubs and sports are offered at Marsh Jr.

Check out our Clubs and activities page for more information on clubs and after-school programs!

Games In the Library -

* Fuego, Uno, Battleship, scattegories, and much more!

Sports Activities - back courts

* Basketball, 4 square, volleyball, football

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

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