Monday, Mar 20th

Clubs at lunch!

Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:30pm in the gym!

Tuesday, Mar 21st

Clubs at lunch!

World Down Syndrome day! Wear yellow and blue! See our resources below as well!

Wednesday, March 22nd

Clubs at lunch!

Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:30pm in the gym!

Thursday, Mar 23rd

Clubs at lunch!

Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:30pm in the gym!

Friday, Mar 24th

Clubs at lunch!

Marsh offers Social Group at Marsh 2x a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays during advisement period (10:05 – 10:30). This group is comprised of students from Taryn Blizman and Nick Kassel’s classrooms as well as selection of general education students. They also include students who have social communication goals outside of Nick’s and Taryn’s classes. These students may be identified through our SBIT program as a tiered support intervention offered through general education or for students in our mild-mod program who have goals written in social language. General Education mentor students are selected by admin and teachers based upon their strong social skills. Prior to social group starting Amy Ellen, Speech, Brittany Romero, School Psych., Taryn Blizman, and Nick Kassel meet with the GE students and train them on how to run their groups and teach the social lessons (I have attached some in the email).

Here is a brief list of some of the lessons that are covered:

• Being Friendly

• Conversational taking turns

• Reading Body Language

• Social Problem Solving

• Non-verbal Communication

• Greetings and Farewells

• Conversation Starters

• Emotions

Each social group is split into two groups. For non-verbal students visual supports are used and our GE students learn how to communicate with their SPED peers through their assistive technology. The other half of the students are working through the day’s lesson with their peers. Following the lessons, they then take part in board games and activities that foster their understanding of taking turns, winning and losing, etc. I am attaching some pictures so you can see first-hand some of the amazing activities that take place during social group.

Thank you for your patience as we embark on our second season of Marsh Soccer. Due to the wet weather, soccer practice will be cancelled for the remainder of the week. Teams will be posted by student ID number on the office window on Monday, March 20th, after spring break. With the team roster you will also receive coach contact information.
Practice is set to resume following spring break, on March 20th.
Boys are scheduled to practice on Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm - 5pm.
Girls are scheduled to practice on Monday and Wednesday, 3pm - 5pm

March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

Please take a moment to watch this week's inspirational video on Lauren Hill.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

How many Championships did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar win?

How many baskets did he have when he ended his career?

Marsh Jr. High students will be able to learn about what CTE pathways our local high school offers. In addition AVID students will showcase their college research projects and teach their fellow peers about what each college offers. Local community members will also come to share their careers with our Gators.

Marsh Junior High School 8th Grade Parents,

The Marsh PTSO needs your help. PTSO is starting to plan for the 8th Grade Celebration Dance. This dance is dedicated to all 8th graders, celebrating the success of our promoting class.

In order to ensure that all promoting 8th graders are able to attend this special dance, PTSO raises funds. These generous donations help cover the cost of entrance for all 8th graders, decorations, supervision, DJ expenses, and gifts for the 8th grade class. PTSO is asking that all 8th grade families consider donating $10- $20 to help support these costs. If you are unable to financially support, please consider signing up to chaperone the dance, or help with setup and clean up of the dance.

PTSO values your dedication and generous donations in support of our amazing 8th grade class!

• Coming soon… sign up genius link to sign up to chaperone, set up and clean up of the dance.

• Financial donations can be dropped off in the MJHS Main office in an envelope address MJHS PTSO - 8TH GRADE DANCE.

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

Cell phones and ear buds continue to be an issue around campus. Starting this week, if a cell phone or ear buds are out, please confiscate them and turn it in to attendance. The student will be able to pick it up at the end of the day. However, they will be assigned an automatic lunch detention and receive contact home… even on the first offense. If they become repeat offenders we will work with the family to either have the student leave the device at home, or check it in in the main office each day. Students will also lose out on fun activities such as dances, games, etc.

In Summary:

1. Cell phones and ear buds are only allowed out before and after school
2. When the starting bell rings they MUST be turned OFF and in put away in your backpack
3. Phones and ear buds are to stay in your backpack for the entire day
4. Consequences:
1. If you are caught with your cell phone or ear bud out it will be confiscated and turned into Ms. Maddy in the office
2. You will automatically be assigned lunch detention
3. Your parent will be notified
4. Detention and parent contact will happen, even on your first offense. Everyone has a clean slat to start the semester.
5. Electronic violations will directly impact your citizenship grade
6. Students can pick their phone up at the end of the day, along with their detention slip.

1. Chromebooks:
1. Bring your CHARGED chromebook to school everyday
2. Do no walk around with your chromebook out, it should be in your backpack during passing period.

Missing school can have many lasting affects on students. These include missing out on learning, negative affects on grades, and even hurting a student's chance to promote to the next grade level. At Marsh we care about each and every Gator and miss them when they are not at school. Please check out this informational presentation about how we as a team can overcome attendance barriers and help our students find success!

Marsh Jr. High cares deeply about the school culture we create. In an effort to get a "pulse" on the campus we send out student surveys around academics, Social emotional wellbeing, and behaviors during the student's advisory period.

Based upon the last student survey disrespect was one of the major issues on campus. To address this our amazing counseling team with the support of some of our Marsh Gators made a personal message to our Marsh students about respect on campus. ALL teachers showed this video in their advisement classes on Monday, December 5th following the Gator News.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Pk4qaOJuixXedMBYhHZfP8ogRaPjrtW/view?usp=sharing

In addition, administration has created a message that will be shared with students any time they have a sub in class. We realize that often the level of disrespectful behaviors increase when the teacher is out of the classroom. This is our attempt to set a clear expectation for our students in the teacher's absence.

https://tinyurl.com/wkn2rwcp

Please be sure to have conversations about these expectations with your Gator. As always, we appreciate your support.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kamph

Please Note: Middle school students need to bring their student ID to any High School event and if they are an unaccompanied minor, their entry price will be $15.

Is your Gator looking for a place to do homework before or after school? Have them stop by the Marsh library for a quiet place to work before or after school. The library opens at 7:30 AM and closes daily at 4:00 PM.

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.

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!!

Listenwise - Listening Comprehension

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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 AVID WICOR spotlight is on Mrs. O'Brien's science class. This week students were asked to read a science article and create a presentation for their fellow students. This Science in the News activity had students using their research, organizational, and presentation skills. Way to go Gators, we are so proud of all you are learning!

This week's classroom spotlight is on Mrs. Blizman' s class. This classroom focuses in on meeting each students individual needs through the support of the teacher and classroom aides. Students love Mrs. Blizman's class and thrive in her class. Way to go gators, we are so proud of all our are learning!

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:

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!!

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

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

Alfrey, LeeAnn M,3/20

Peyton, Nathan R,3/20

Sampson, Travis H,3/20

Garrett, Haley N,3/2

Henderson, Moriah G,3/21

Leis, Abigail A,3/21

Leis, Brooke D,3/21

Ludwig, Nolan R,3/21

Montgomery, Maddox R,3/21

Vierra, Keilee B,3/21

Barbee, Ramiah,3/23

Her, Ariel T,3/23

Johnson, Kylie A,3/23

Mullins, Siena E,3/24

Phy, Evalyn,3/24

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.

If your student brings a Chromebook like the one pictured here please remind them to return it to the library the next day!

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.

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!!!

Dec. 21

Jan. 18

Feb. 15

March 22

April 19

May 17

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!

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

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.

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!

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

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

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