We acknowledge and are mindful that Bidwell Jr. High School stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run near campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial has sustained the Mechoopda people and continues to do so today.

Monday, October 7:

• PTA Meeting Library 6-7 pm

Wednesday, October 9:

• Picture Retakes in the Library
• Girls Basketball Games: 7th and 8th play Paradise on Wednesday @ Bidwell starting at 6:30 pm
  

Thurday, October 10:

• Girls Basketball Games: 6th-8th play Marsh (Rival game) @ Bidwell starting at 5:30 pm

Friday, October 11:

• Club Fair during lunches
  
• D&D Club Meeting Room 501 and Covered Area 2:45-3:45 pm

• Cookie Dough Fundraiser Final Turn in Day

Tuesday, October 15:

• Minimum Day for all CUSD students (District-Wide Staff Developement Day)

Student Bell Schedule

2024/25 Student Calendar (Updated 5/22/24)

Minimum Day Bell Schedule

Please remember to contact the Attendance Office if your student is going to be absent via email at: aleonard@chicousd.org or call 891-3080 Ext. 41115. Please include your student’s name, the date of absence, and the reason for the absence.

Parents, please take a minute to watch and discuss these important introductory videos about Bidwell School Culture and Expectations. 😊

Parents, as a friendly reminder, if you’re not sure whether or not your kiddo is well enough to attend school (sniffles, tummy ache, “just not feeling well,” etc.) please consider sending your student to school to see if they feel better after a class period or two. In many cases, students in these scenarios are plenty well enough to attend school and not fall behind in their school work. Of course, we trust your instincts as a parent. We just want to give you some additional info in case you suspect “avoidance” on your student’s part.”

Bidwell’s Best Winners: Week of 9/30 - 10/4

• Ms. Molchen – Collin Langel
• Ms. Myers – Riley Perez
• Mr. Nash – Alianna Ramirez
• Mr. Peasha – Kadance Gilbert-Smith

The following students are our NO TARDY / 95 % Attendance winners for this week:

• Lyla Klingerman
• Dalton Estes
• Johann Pureco-Garcia
• Aurora McGregor

There were 863 students last week with No Tardies!!

CJSF officers for the year are:

President: Elaina Campos

Vice President: Remi Hunter

Treasurer: Riley Woods

Secretary: Lily Emmerling

Sergeant at Arms: Emersen Knight

All students did a great job with their candidacy speeches.

The Positive Pioneer carried a heavy load at the start of the school year. They were instrumental in creating a smooth opening, with grace and a "We can do this attitude" or a "It will be fine, we will make it work" attitude.

They are a natural leader and expert in their job. They are always ready to offer help and support for staff and students alike. They are firm but fair dealing with students and are compassionate to students when they are in situations out of their control.

They are a very proud parent and have on more than one occasion stated that they love Bidwell and do not want to work anyplace else.

This Positive Pioneer is the face of our school as they greet and help each peroson who walks throught the door.

They also have the patience of a saint as they listen to yet another tardy excuse which states "Traffic was bad" as both the parent and kid sip their Dutch Bros.

We are very lucky to have her. This award goes to Alicia Leonard.

I appreciate Mr. Siplin for his proactive approach to connecting with students. The conversations/agreements he has with students before classroom issues (and timely communication with me the teacher) have helped improve student behaviors in the classroom.

Brian Horne

Lynny Jones is a constant presence in the Covered Area as well as the Flagpole area during Nutrition Break. Ms. Jones is extra intentional with her student interactions whenever she is making her way from one place to another. While supervising, she is constantly spreading her upbeat, positive attitude amongst our students. For this reason, I am happy to award Lynny Jones the Out-and-About Award for the month of September.

Congratulation, Lynny!

-Durell Siplin

CLUB FAIR is this Friday! Do you want to find out more information about the clubs on campus? Looking for a place to get involved? Come out to the club fair during BOTH lunches on Friday. There will be tables set up and run by students and club advisors. This is a great time to see which club fits you best.

Sports Cards Club after school on Wednesday the 9th in Room 304. Bring a friend to talk, collect, and learn about sports card.

Bidwell ASB is hosting a Cookie Dough and Popcorn Fundraiser going on now! Scan the QR code below or register here.The final turn in day is October 14th.

All cookie dough sales will be shipped directly to the school. Students collect all funds for orders that are placed with them and then the items will be shipped directly to the school. Students will be responsible for delivering thier orders. Make checks payable to Bidwell ASB.

Popcorn can be purchased directly with the student and have it shipped directly to the school

-OR- popcorn orders can be placed online and shipped directly to the purchaser, only if they selected the shipment option during checkout.

Friends of Bidwell, you did it again!!

The BJHS Foundation Board of Directors would like to thank you for helping to make the September 20, fundraiser at Sin of Cortez restaurant an overwhelming success. This was our sixth annual fundraiser and proved to be one of the best ever. According to Sin of Cortez owner, Danielle Ius, this is her favorite fundraiser to sponsor. She said, “The Friends of Bidwell always make this a successful event.” Your participation was key to that success. We couldn’t have done it without you. The proceeds will be used to fund BJHS staff requested grants that support and enhance the learning for all BJHS students.

Thanks a bazillion!

FREE Parent Education Opportunity

See attached flyers. Please reach out to your Targeted Case Manager for questions.

mmurguia@chicousd.org, (530) 891-3080. Ext. 41186.

Upon entering counseling, students struggling with regulation are often asked, ‘Have you had a meal today?’ Surprisingly, many haven’t. We’ve been fortunate to have the Bidwell Foundation’s backing. This year, we’re also seeking the Bidwell community’s support to sustain our efforts in addressing students’ basic needs. Contributions of all sizes, as listed in the attached flyer, are greatly appreciated.

~Bidwell Jr. High Counseling Department.

APPLICATION RELATED DATES

Application Open Date: 10/01/2024
Date campaign begins accepting toy applications

Application Close Date: 11/15/2024
Date campaign stops accepting toy applications.

Application Response Start Date: 11/16/2024
Date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications.

Application Response End Date: 12/09/2024
Date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications.

Age group: 0-18

Visit https://butte-county-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx for more information.

2024 Angel Tree Sign-Ups on October 10, 11, 12 and November 7, 8, 9 from 9 am - 2 pm.

Four Winds Afterschool Program Intake Packet

* PTA: We are blessed with a committed Parent Teacher Association. Please click here for more information about how to join and/or support your PTA--whose sole mission is to support Bidwell students and staff. If you'd like to hear some parent testimonials about PTA involvement, please check out this quick video here.

* Facebook: Click here to join our lively, community-building, and informative Bidwell Facebook community. While 99% of questions asked in this forum have already been addressed in the weekly school newsletter or in the attachments here, it is nonetheless a place to ask questions about Bidwell life and get timely responses from other parents (including many who are junior high "veterans") as well as Bidwell staff. It's a positive place, so please read and follow the community guidelines. I also send out regular "School Climate Update" videos designed to provide a concise "state of the school" briefing and solicit feedback from families on how to keep Bidwell continuously improving for the benefit of our students and staff. Click here if you'd like to browse through some videos from last year. These videos will go out directly through Parent Square just like this message.

Welcome Back Attachments

If you are interested in volunteering with Chico Unified School District, please compete the Online Volunteer Form.

Email: bjhsconnect@chicousd.org
Website: http://bjhs.chicousd.org/
Location: 2376 North Avenue, Chico, CA 95926, United States
Phone: (530) 891-3080

For urgent issues, please contact Administration directly at:

David McKay, Principal, (530) 521-9228, dmckay@chicousd.org

Durell Siplin, Assistant Principal, DSiplin@chicousd.org