Marsh Gator Newsletter

November 14th-18th

2nd Progress Grades for the Fall Semester 22-23 have been posted in Aeries Parent and Student Portals.

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What's Happening this Week?

What's Happening this Week?


Monday, Nov 14th

Clubs at lunch!


Tuesday, Nov 15th

Clubs at lunch!



Wednesday, Nov 16th

Clubs at lunch!



Thursday, Nov 17th

Clubs at lunch!

CJSF meeting in the library at 7:30am


Friday, Nov 18th

Clubs at lunch!

Lunch time fun

What's Happening this Week?

Gator News!

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Thank you Veterans

Veterans Day celebrates the service of all US military veterans. Marsh Junior High school wants to send our gratitude to all our military veterans on this special day. To learn more about Veteran's Day check out the link below.
Veterans Day Facts for Kids
Marsh Junior High School PBIS

Marsh Junior High School PBIS

The California PBIS Coalition recognized Marsh Junior High School as a Bronze PBIS recipient for our implementation of Positive Behavior Implementation and Supports.
Marsh Junior High School PBIS

National Native American Heritage Month

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.

IXL Student Support

Welcome to IXL! IXL is personalized learning that helps students excel! It features a comprehensive, standards based curriculum, a real-time diagnostic, that tailors lesson to each student's skills.


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

IXL Parent Guide: What to know if your child is using IXL at school
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IXL Leaderboard

IXL Leaderboard

Way to go Marsh Gators! You are doing an amazing job in IXL.


Check out this week's leader board. These students will be given a VIP pass to the IXL pizza party hosted at the end of the month. Keep up the Great work Gators! We hope to see your name on the leaderboard soon!!

IXL Leaderboard

Looking for more Practice?

Listenwise - Listening Comprehension


6th -Get signed up with Listenwise

7th -Get signed up with Listenwise

8th -Get signed up with Listenwise

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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

AVID WICOR Spotlight

This week AVID spotlight is on Mr. Hague's Social Studies class. This week students have been creating KIM charts to help deepen their understanding of the concepts and vocabulary they are learning in the current unit. KIM charts are a highly effective strategy that helps students organize information for deeper understanding. In the KIM chart students identify the "Key Term", write in the "Information" that helps support the key term, and then adds a "Memory Clue" that will help them recall he information when assessed. Way to go Gators, we are so proud of all you are learning!

AVID WICOR Spotlight
Classroom Spotlight

Classroom Spotlight

This week's classroom spotlight is on Mrs. Moretti's Art Class. Students have been creating a project called “The Kaleidoscope Name”. They write their names, after creating fancy lettering, and then flip it to make it a reversed image, like in a mirror. They must choose a Color Family and fill the space with color. Way to go Gators, we are so proud of all you are learning.
Classroom Spotlight

The Tireless Teacher award for October go to Ms. Hodges and Mrs. Blizman!!

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Atta Gator Award

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!


This week Nominations go out to:

Gator Greatness Award Winners

Gator Greatness Award Winners

This week's Gator Greatness Award goes to the following students. These students continually demonstrate the Gator Way: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. Way to go, we are so proud of you!!

Gator Greatness Award Winners
Attendance Winners for the Week

Attendance Winners for the Week


The following students are our attendance winners for the week. These students had zero tardies and have 95% or better attendance rate!! Keep up the great work Gators!


Attendance Winners

Malkia Chan -6th grade

Kenzie Hutchinson-7th grade

Andrew Murphy-8th grade

Attendance Winners for the Week
Birthdays this week

Birthdays this week

Happy Birthday to these awesome gators this week! Make sure to wish them a happy birthday if you see them around campus!



This Week's Birthdays

Griffis, Natalie A 11/14

Pendergrass, Trevin F 11/14

Klemme, Charles G 11/16

Klemme, Isabella S 11/16

Mesfin, Paul Y 11/16

Batt, Kara L 11/17

Basiente, Greg Nenimwar F 11/18

Saelee, Zayden C 11/19

Dahl, Addison E 11/20

Dahl, Jacob A 11/20

Birthdays this week

Join Butte Wrestling Club!

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Learn more about bike safety!

Bike Lanes
NHTSA's Bike Safe, Bike Smart
Where Should I Ride?
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Raising the Flag

Each day at Marsh Junior High School we have a student raise the American Flag. This is an honor for our Gators, and one of the highlights of the week. Our Gators take this patriotic duty very seriously, and have been trained on the significance of such an event.
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8th Grade Baby Pictures/Dedications

8th Grade Baby Pictures/Dedications

To reserve a spot for your 8th grade baby picture/dedication, head to the MJHS Online Gator Store. Spots are $25. Fill out the Google Form at the point of purchase to submit photos and dedications or you can email them to dabbott@chicousd.org. Questions regarding purchasing can be directed to srsnow@chicousd.org.

8th Grade Baby Pictures/Dedications
Attention Parents, Library Loaners must not come home!

Attention Parents, Library Loaners must not come home!

If your student brings a Chromebook like the one pictured here please remind them to return it to the library the next day!
Attention Parents, Library Loaners must not come home!

Mark Your Calendars

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Parents we need your help - Late Start Wednesdays

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.

Parents we need your help - Late Start Wednesdays
PTSO Meeting Calendar

PTSO Meeting Calendar

Our Marsh PTSO will be meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the Month at Round Table Pizza on Forest Ave. at 5:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to learn about what is happening at Marsh and how PTSO can help to support our school. We would love to have you join our meetings.


SAVE THE DATE!!!


Nov. 16

Dec. 21

Jan. 18

Feb. 15

March 22

April 19

May 17

PTSO Meeting Calendar
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The marsh PTSO is on Amazon smile! Support us by searching Marsh parent-teacher student staff organization on amazon smile! A portion of the funds from your purchase will go to help support our PTSO!
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Get your Gator Swag!!

Get your Gator Swag!!

Are you looking to show off your Gator pride with a Marsh tee-shirt, hat, sweats, or water bottle? If so, check out our Gator store online or in person.


Marsh Online Store


Office Hours:

Monday 7:30 - 11:00

Tuesday: 7:30 - 3:15

Wednesday: CLOSED

Thursday: 7:30 - 3:15

Friday: CLOSED

Get your Gator Swag!!
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Attendance Matters at Marsh Junior High School

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.

Attendance Matters at Marsh Junior High School

Drop in math help is available!

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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!

Licensed Therapist, Matt Reddam - Trauma101

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Lunchtime Fun!!

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, check out these fun activities happening during the lunch period.


Games In the Library -

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


Sports Activities - back courts

* Basketball, 4 square, volleyball, football

Meet the Counselors

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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

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Stay Informed and Connected

Marsh Junior High School Website

Get up to date information for Marsh Junior High School

MJHS Facebook

Join Marsh Junior High School Facebook

MJHS PTSO Facebook

Join the Marsh Junior High School PTSO Facembook Page

Make your voice heard! Join us for LCAP

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