All kids deserve to learn in a safe, supportive and caring environment. The Great Kindness Challenge provides a powerful tool that actively engages students, teachers, administrators, families and communities in creating a culture of compassion, acceptance, unity and respect.

Our school is proudly participating in a week-long program dedicated to creating a culture of kindness and compassion known as the Great Kindness Challenge. To help our students

practice kindness and put their compassion into action, they will receive a Great Kindness Challenge checklist. We encourage all students to complete as many acts as possible at school and hope they feel inspired to continue them at home! In addition, students can look forward to kindness spirit days and lunchtime kindness activities. Together, we will lift each other up, cheer each other on and show the world that KINDNESS MATTERS!

Our amazing marsh Student government will be taking the lead on kindness this week! On top of the regular kindness challenge, our gators will be hosting a kindness spirit week! see the chart below for more details on this awesome kindness week!

Students who are returning from quarantine will be placed in our Center for Success program at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They’ll receive a front of the lunch line pass and go straight to a teachers classroom to work on assignments from their absence. They can continue to attend Center for Success as long as they need to get caught up. We also offer Saturday Academy various Saturdays of the year. Students attend the full session from 9-1 and work on any current or absent work with the support of a teacher.

Students who are able to continue working while in quarantine should monitor their Google Classroom regularly and reach out to their teachers by email. They are also encouraged to complete any work that was started before going on quarantine to prevent more build up of assignments when they return.

PTSO is getting ready to set up for 8th grade graduation committee. Please text Jacquie if you’re interested. 925-595-4876

If you haven't already, please consider joining our Facebook for Marsh's PTSO!

Join here!

Congratulations Boys 6th Grade Marsh A Team for taking 1st in the 58th Annual Corning Invitational! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments!!

Hey Gator Basketball Fans!

Marsh students, when attending the basketball games please remember to follow all school rules. Once you enter the gym, there will be no in and out privileges. Thank you for your cooperation with this and for following the Gator Way!

Check out last week's Atta Gator Award winners! The Atta Gator award is chosen by staff who nominate a student who showed excellency that week!

The Kids Leading Everyone Against Nicotine club seeks to provide a fun, engaging learning environment to teach middle schoolers to stand up against nicotine addiction and vaping. Every Wednesday in P-29 KLEAN club will host engaging activities and opportunities at lunch!

Are you looking for something fun to do at lunch? Do you like games or sports? Would you like a place where you can hang out with friends? If so, tcheck out these fun activities happening during the lunch period.

Games In the Library - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

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

Sports Activities - Tuesdays and Thursdays

* Basketball, Football, Soccer, and more

Join the Marsh Multicultural Club - everyone welcome. This club is a fun way to learn, explore, and foster appreciation for the cultural diversity on our campus. Through this club you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people while contributing to building better school climate for all.

We are revisiting the word Enthusiasm! This week our students will be meeting Samantha Peszek, Olympian Gymnast. She will be discussing her goals and the adversity she overcame to reach her potential. We are also so lucky to have a Marsh Alum, Emily Dodd's here with us discussing her greatness and journey. Once a Gator, ALWAYS a Gator!

We have been seeing a surge oin COVID-19 cases since the return of winter break. Please remind your student about proper mask use and following safety and social distancing protocols. If your student has any of the COVID -19 syptoms, please keep them home until they are symptom free.

-Cough (new onset not related to asthma or allergies)
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of taste/smell

-Fever above 100.4
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Chills
- Nasal congestion/runny nose
- Fatigue/muscle or body aches
- Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

In an ongoing effort to help maintain a healthy campus environment, Chico Unified School District is offering FREE COVID-19 testing opportunities for CUSD students, staff and volunteers at their current school site. View the Testing Schedule

Parent/Guardian COVID-19 Resources & Information

• CUSD COVID-19 Reporting & Information Hotline: (530) 801-2813 (phone line is staffed school days M-F from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
• Butte County Public Health Department Community Resources: https://www.buttecounty.net/publichealth/Home/fbclid/IwAR3fSGcPIbTuP9oMALIinPe68ft2E_vscQm2hDlGwwyilvdXog7KZwY9vTw

If you have any questions/concerns, please contact our CUSD COVID-19 Reporting and Information Line at (530) 801-2813.

Hello Marsh Gator Parents!

We are out of quite a few favorites at our Gator Shack. We are messaging you in hopes some will be able to help us restock our shelves again. Here is a list of things we are out of:

Airheads

Altoids

Candy Bracelets

Candy Necklaces

Caprisuns

Gatorades

Ice Breaker Mints

Movie Sized Candy Bars/Candy

Mini Cookies, Grandma’s

Nabisco Cookie Packs

Lifesavers

Rice Crispy Treats

Here is the link to our Wish List which is one of the ways you can purchase these items:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2OIO9XPH6MQ6M?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl

If you would be able to donate one or multiple of these items, it would be greatly appreciated! We would not be able to have the Gator Shack without your support, so thank you!

Marsh PBIS Team

Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, is a proven learning support structure, known as WICOR , that incorporates teaching/learning methodologies in the critical areas of Writing to Learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading to Learn. WICOR provides a learning model that educators can use to guide students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels.

Marsh’s teachers have been trained in the WICOR principles and incorporate their proven strategies into their lessons. This week's WICOR spotlight is Mr. Peterson’s English classroom. Mr. Peterson had students work on creating claims and counterclaims for argumentative essays. Students used a graphic organizer to write claims and counterclaims on relevant topics such as school uniforms and screen time for students. Students then had to come up with major points to their argument and share it as a class. Other students could then add to that argument or give a counterclaim. This was a great lesson on organizing your writing, and sharing collaboratively in a socratic seminar style. Way to go Mr. Peterson you are a WICOR Rock Star!!

Did you know that Marsh Junior High School is the only Junior High in Chico Unified that is trained as an AVID school? So what is AVID and how does it impact my midddle schooler?

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a program that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach to teaching. It is designed to close the opportunity gap, so they can prepare all students for college, careers, and life.

Students receive the additional academic, social, and emotional support that will help them succeed in their school’s most rigorous courses.

AVID Instruction promotes:

• WICOR Strategies
• 21st Century Skills
• Student Leadership Skills
• Goal-Setting/Monitoring
• Rigor for All

AVID School Wide Culture fosters:

• College Awareness and Preparation
• Common Belief in Student Success
• Family and Community Involvement
• High Expectations for All
• Positive and Safe Learning Environment

Marsh teachers use AVID WICOR strategies to promote students success, close the opportunity gap, so they can prepare all students for college, careers, and life. WICOR is an acronym for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading and provides a learning model that educators can use to guide students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels. Within WICOR are variety of teaching strategies essential to student learning and work well in all types of classrooms. Why WICOR?

• WICOR is: A proven learning support structure, for any content area.
• Teachers who WICORize: Guide students to deeper comprehension and increasing skill levels. Choose WICOR strategies appropriate to the content and skill objectives of their content area.
• Students who WICORize: Actively work with new information in order to think, talk, write, read, and ask questions, leading to long-term learning. Develop skills and attitudes that will serve them well in postsecondary life.

Please join Living works youth summit for an online training program based on supporting our students through suicide prevention. This free training can be accessed through the link provided here https://www.lwyouthsummit.com/access-training or by texting "start" to 888-707-0780. The program is open to all California students and staff!

Don’t miss out on this 8th grade tradition!

Purchase a spot in the 2021/2022 Yearbook for

an 8th grade baby photo and dedication.

● Spots are $25 per 8th grade student.

● Spots can be purchased on the MJHS

website and must be purchased by

January 31st, 2022.

Store | Featured (myschoolcentral.com)

● Images and dedication must be submitted

by December 6, 2021. Please use the link

at the point of purchase to submit your

photo/dedications.

● If you need alternate arrangements for

submission, please contact

dabbott@chicousd.org

Don’t miss out on the lowest price

of the year!

● Books are now $40...price will

increase later in the year.

● Yearbooks can be purchased

online at the MJHS online store:

Store | Featured (myschoolcentral.com)

● Questions regarding Yearbook

Purchases contact:

srsnow@chicousd.org

Need help from a Counselor? Come scan any one of these posters, or click poster itself to get in contact with one of our team!

The Allstar parent program, based on the Rezilientkidz.com curriculum, is a workshop designed to promote communication and understanding for both parents and kids. This event will be hosted for 13 weeks at Emma Wilson Elementary, Wednesdays at 6, with meals provided at 5:30. Please scan the qr code at the bottom of the poster below to sign up, or click the poster itself to be taken to the google form!

El Programa de Padres Estelares esta basado en el currículo de Rezilient Kidz y es un taller de 13 semanas diseñado para construir familias más fuertes, proporcionando confianza, herramientas y capacidades que los padres necesitan para criar hijos saludables, responsables y atentos. Este evento comenzará el dia 13 de octubre en la escuela Rosedale (Sesión de Español de 9:30 AM-11:00 AM) y la escuela Emma Wilson (Sesión de Ingles de 5:30 PM-7:30 PM). Habrá comida y cuidado de ninos. Favor de escanear el cogido QR para registrarse o haga clic en el póster para acceder al formulario de Google.

THRIVE's newest project - The CARE Team. This program is for Butte County high school-aged youth.

The CARE Team helps connect young people and their immediate circle with support and resources . Their mission is to prevent and limit the recurrence of youth suicide in our community and ensure every young person knows just how much they matter. Click the links below to learn more.

Visit the North Valley Community Foundation THRIVE Online Resource Page

- or -

Visit the North Valley Community Foundation CARE Team (Community, Assessment, Response and Education Team) Website

Did you know that Parents and Guardians can view Attendance Notices on their app or website and can submit notes back to the school? See how in the information flier below.

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

MJHS Website: http://mjhs.chicousd.org/

MJHS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChicoUnified.MJHS/

• Address: 2253 Humboldt Road Chico, CA 95928
• Phone: (530) 895-4110
• Fax: Fax(530) 895-4111
• Attendance: (530) 895-4115
• Parent Portal

MJHS PTSO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/233308576872298/