In an effort to improve pedestrian and bike safety for our students we have been collaborating with Chico Velo and the Chico Police Department to promote bike safety and sharing these videos in our Marsh News. In addition, we have been collaborate with CUSD and Caltrans to improve the pedestrian and bike safety of the intersection of El Monte and Humboldt Rd. Caltrans has responded quickly to our request, and will be installing and advanced walk feature at this intersection crosswalk. This is projected to be installed by the end of next week. This feature will provide pedestrians and bikes a advanced walk signal prior to motorists getting a green signal. This will make pedestrians more visible to motorists by providing 3 - 6 seconds advanced walk time. In addition studies have shown that Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) reduces conflicts and crashes for pedestrians. We are so thankful for this collaboration, and look forward to making Marsh even more safe for our Gators!

THE ONE CHIP CHALLENGE - Spicy and Dangerous

What is the One Chip Challenge?

The Paqui One Chip Challenge is a social media challenge promoted by Paqui, a tortilla chip company. Paqui sells small containers, each containing one spicy chip and the label “One Chip Challenge”. The challenge involves eating the single spicy tortilla chip, then waiting as long as possible before eating or drinking anything else. The Paqui website challenges people to wait as long as possible after chip consumption, characterizing those who can last a full hour without eating or drinking as “invincible” (people who eat or drink a minute after eating the chip are dismissed as being “powerless”). Participants in this challenge are also encouraged to post their reactions on social media.

Please see the attached video explaining what the one chip challenge is and its danger.

https://youtu.be/fthIZ5PItxc

Dangers behind the One chip Challenge:

People who eat capsaicin-containing products, including tortilla chips featured in the Paqui One Chip Challenge, often experience mouth irritation, pain, or burning, along with intestinal discomfort. Capsaicin consumption can also cause more serious health problems, including chest pain, heart palpitations, and even heart attacks. Consumption of larger amounts of capsaicin can also cause repeated vomiting that can lead to life-threatening esophageal damage.

Support from Parents/Guardians:

Talk to your students about the possible dangers of such challenges. Have a conversation about peer pressure on social media and the influences to participate in such a challenge. It is also important to remind students that social media does not always share the negative side effects of the challenge.

Please be Advised:

Due to its popularity, local vendors such as 7-11 are selling these products to our students. We want to advise parents and students that this challenge is dangerous and for the student’s safety they are prohibited on our school campus. If a student is caught with these products or is participating in the One Chip Challenge on the school site, they will lose their upcoming dance privileges.

As always, thank you for your support,

Marsh Junior High School

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. Check out our school president, Alexis Serna rising the flag this week, you u can see the pride and joy in her face.

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.

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

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.

Sign up for the historic parade of lights! Applications can be found online at this link here or downloaded at http://chicoparadeoflights.com/pdf/parade-application-2022.pdf

This week the Multicultural Club took part in the Mexican card game called Loteria in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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!

The Marsh Junior High School Library is a popular hangout at lunch. Students are able to connect with friends by playing board games, doing puzzles, and checking out books of course. Come on by and check it out!

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.

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's spotlight is on Mrs. Blizman, Mr. Kassel, and Mrs. Ellen's social group. This group meets every Tuesday during Advisement and focuses on building social skills for students. This is a collaborative effort with special education and general education students is designed to support student's social abilities. This week students posed questions through conversation starters to learn more about their social group partners.

During advisement our ASB leadership class has been working hard to develop engaging, culture building activities. One of these activities is Clash of the Staff. In this activity teachers compete against each other in their like subject matter area. Based upon their ability to complete tasks, the ASB judges determine the ultimate staff winners for that event in Clash of the Staff. This week Mr. King competed against Mrs. Moretti for arts, Mrs. King and Mrs. Bladorn competed for Science, and Mrs. McGarr and Mr. Carriere competed for PE.

Mrs. Moretti (Art) had to recite Mary had a little Lamb on the xylophone while Mr. King (Music) had to recreate Van Gogh's Starry Night.

Mrs. King and Mrs. Bladorn (science) had to compete to create a science experiment which involved a fun chemical reaction.

Mrs. McGarr and Mr. Carriere had to compete to see who could do the most clapping pushups.

Great job to all of our amazing Marsh Teachers! Thank you for making this such a fun and memorable experience for our Gators!!

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:

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

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!

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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