Marsh Gator Newsletter
September 19th - 23rd
What's Happening this Week?
Monday, September 19th
Tuesday, September 20th
Schubert's PTSO fundraiser 3-6pm.
Wednesday, September 21st
Mandated Suicide prevention presentation for all 7th graders
Thursday, September 22nd
Cheer tryouts at 3:30 pm. MJHS PE room.
CJSF meeting Thursday September 22nd @ 7:30am in the library. CJSF Applications due for the 1st semester are also due end of day Thursday September 22nd
Friday, September 23rd
Lunch time fun
MJHS Electric 80s Dance! See Poster Below for details
Attention Gators! Scholarship opportunity below! Win up to 5000 dollars!
Marsh Gators,
Please see the attached documents regarding a fantastic opportunity for our Marsh students. The VFW is dedicated to promoting and investing in our future generations and middle school students have a chance to win $5000, and teachers have an opportunity to win $1000 for themselves and their school. Each year the VFW asks students across the nation to write an essay related to America’s history. This years these for middle school is “My Pledge to Our Veterans”. If you are interested participating please check out the materials attached.
Cheerleading tryouts!

Boys Basketball!
Tryout Dates:
6th Grade Boys: 10/26 & 10/27, 3:00 - 4:00
7th Grade Boys: 10/26 & 10/27, 5:15 - 6:15
8th Grade Boys: 10/26 & 10/27, 6:15 - 7:15
The Boys Basketball session will run from mid-November - February.

Chico Unified College Fair!

Join us for Hispanic Heritage month!

Club Offerings at Marsh
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!
Mark Your Calendars

Welcome Back BBQ
Thank you to all of the families that came out to campus this last Friday for Marsh's Welcome Back BBQ. It was so nice to see all of our families on campus. A huge shout out to Marsh Leadership for organizing this fun evening and Jim Parrot and our School Resource Officers for BBQing. Check out some pictures from this fun-filled, family evening!
Electric 80s Dance Party! Volunteers wanted!

Student Spotlight - Making a Difference at Marsh Jr.
Not Your Grandfather's Clock
Club Live at Lunch
Parents we need your help - Late Start Wednesdays
Parents we need your help on Wednesday mornings!
Did you know that the Marsh campus opens at 7:00 AM daily? We welcome students to come early, have a warm breakfast, visit the library and connect with friends on campus.
Please be advised that we do not have school supervision at the 7-11/Great Harvest area. ALL Marsh students who are frequenting this area should be accompanied by an adult. Please be advised that Chico PD will be monitoring behaviors.
Please keep in mind, that if a student is dropped off at the Marsh campus, they are NOT to leave. If a student does leave campus, it is considered a cut, and the student will be assigned Saturday School.
Announcement from PTSO
We have a Schubert’s night planned at Schubert’s Homemade Ice cream and Candy scheduled for Tuesday September 20th from 3-6pm. PTSO will be raising funds for our Marsh Turkey dinners that we have been donating to our needy families for the holiday season. This is our 5th year!!! Come out and support and say Hi!! Schubert’s address is 178 E 7th St down town Chico!
CHANGE IN VENUE!!!! Looking forward to our PTSO meeting scheduled for Wednesday the 21st at 5:30 in the MARSH LIBRARY due to cheer tryouts that afternoon! Looking forward to seeing some new friendly faces! We are always looking for helpers!
PTSO is so excited to see everyone at the 1st school dance this year! Can’t wait to see all our gators dressed up and ready to party like it’s 1989!!! See you Friday!!!
PTSO Meeting Calendar
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Sept. 21
Oct. 19
Nov. 16
Dec. 21
Jan. 18
Feb. 15
March 22
April 19
May 17
Get your Gator Swag!!
Office Hours:
Monday 7:30 - 11:00
Tuesday: 7:30 - 3:15
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 7:30 - 3:15
Friday: CLOSED
Attendance Matters at Marsh Junior High School
Students who attend school regularly and arrive on time do better academically and are more likely to establish work habits that help them succeed in life and work. You play a vital role by helping your child attend every school day possible.
Rules and Policies
There are multiple ways to report your child’s absence. The preferred way is to respond to the notification sent to you in ParentSquare. If you don’t have an account set up for ParentSquare, please click the following link for instructions on how to do so: https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005259266-Register-for-ParentSquare-from-the-App . If you need instructions for how to report an absence on ParentSquare, please click the following link: https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028870372-Submit-an-Attendance-Note. You can also use the “Report a student absence” link on the Marsh homepage located on the right side, call (530) 895-4110 and press option 1, or email our Attendance & Counseling Staff whenever your child is absent.
Please provide the following information:
- Child's Name
- Date of the Absence
- Reason for the Absence
All absences must be cleared within three school days or they will be considered unexcused. Thank you for your help.
It is very important that a parent or guardian notify the attendance office when a child is absent. When there is no verification within three (3) school days, the absences are considered unexcused and the student is truant. (ED Code 48260)
Tardy Policy: The school day begins at 8:20 Students arriving after the 8:20 tardy bell must come to the Attendance Office for a tardy slip.
Attendance Letters: Excused Absences: A letter to notify you of Excessive Absences will be sent after 7 absences. Doctor notes will be REQUESTED at this time but after 10 absences the Doctor note will be REQUIRED to excuse the absence.
Library Tech Center
Are you needing some support with technology? would you like to know more about how to how to reset your password, clear your cache, insert audio into slides, and much more?? If so, check out our Library Tech Support Page on the MJHS website.
Drop in math help is available!

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


Looking for more IXL Practice?

Did you know that Marsh is an AVID School site?
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.
AVID WICOR Spotlight
Classroom Spotlight
Atta Gator Award
This week Nominations go out to:
Birthdays this week
This Week's Birthdays
Emma F. 9/19
Talen B. 9/21
Peyton F. 9/21
Kierra H. 9/21
DeAndre J. 9/22
Nhi L. 9/22
Travis P. 9/22
Charlotte S. 9/23
Savonn S. 9/23
Elijah B. 9/24
Grace C. 9/26
Adi S. 9/26
Hayden S. 9/27
Rylie W. 9/27
Licensed Therapist, Matt Reddam - Trauma101
Lunchtime Fun!!
Games In the Library -
* Fuego, Uno, Battleship, scattegories, and much more!
Sports Activities - back courts
* Basketball, 4 square, volleyball, football
Counseling posters

Sheila SnyderCounselor A - G 895 - 4110 x 42114 // ssnyder@chicousd.org | Gabby BuckhamCounselor H - O 895 - 4110 x 42115// ghomesley@chicousd.org | Jorge SalazarCounselor P - Z 895 - 4110 x42116// jsalazar@chicousd.org |
Lee Lo Wellness Counseling 895-4110 x42716 // LLo@chicousd.org |
Lunchtime Fun
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
Marsh School Culture: #Gatorpride

Stay Informed and Connected
- Address: 2253 Humboldt Road Chico, CA 95928
- Phone: (530) 895-4110
- Fax: Fax(530) 895-4111
- Attendance: (530) 895-4115
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