Pioneer Post
BJHS Week of October 21-25, 2024
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.
UPCOMING
Monday, October 21:
- Red Ribbon Week
- The Addams Family Musical Class in Room 406 2:50-4:30 pm
- Girls Basketball Away Games: 6th @ Durham - 5:30pm; 7th vs CK Price - 6:30pm; 8th vs CK Price - 7:30pm
Tuesday, October 22:
- World Café - PV Rec Center
- The Addams Family Musical Class in Room 406 2:50-4:30 pm
- Girls Basketball Home Games: 6th Grade Home vs Hamilton Middle School 5:30 pm; 7th Grade Home vs Hamilton Middle School 6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 23:
- Impact Mentoring in Room 404 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Girls Basketball Away Games: 6th Grade AWAY at Marsh Jr High 5:30 pm; 7th Grade AWAY at Marsh Jr High 6:30 pm; 8th Grade AWAY at Marsh Jr High 7:30 pm
- The Addams Family Musical Class in Room 406 2:50-4:30 pm
Friday, October 25:
- D&D Club Meeting Room 501 and Covered Area 2:45-3:45 pm
Saturday, October 26:
- Saturday School Academy - Sign Up Form
Monday, October 28:
- SPIRIT WEEK! MON: Dress in Halloween Colors: Black, Purple, Orange
- The Addams Family Musical Class in Room 406 2:50-4:30 pm
November 12, 13, 14:
- Bidwell Boys Basketball Tryouts: 6th grade (5:30-6:30PM); 7th grade (6:45-7:45PM); 8th grade (8-9PM) - Bidwell GYM
Calendar and Bell Schedule
Attendance Office
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.
Saturday School Academy
Bidwell Families,
In order to help all students maintain positive momentum as the school year progresses, we will be offering Saturday Success Academies on the following dates:
10/26, 11/16, 12/14, 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, 5/17
The purpose of these academies is to provide productive, fun environments for students to strengthen their connection to our school while completing missing assignments and raising their grades under the supervision of a certificated staff member. Besides time for work completion and help, students will have access to engaging enrichment and/or recreational activities as well. Saturday Success Academy is not designed to be a punishment but rather another opportunity to help each and every Bidwell student achieve our goal of at least 95% attendance, zero missing assignments, and zero failing grades. You will receive an invitation if your student has multiple absences, multiple missing assignments, and/or multiple failing/in-danger of failing grades. Space is limited so we will prioritize invitations based on need. If you would like to sign your student up for the 10/26/24 Saturday Success Academy now, please click on the link to the Form: https://forms.gle/mvZdF6vLAzZd4EnTA
David S. McKay
Principal
Bidwell Junior High School
(530) 521-9228
School Climate Updates
Parents, please take a minute to watch and discuss these important introductory videos about Bidwell School Culture and Expectations. 😊
Words Impact Lesson
Parent 101 Message of the Week
Red Ribbon Week
RED RIBBON WEEK is Celebrated Annually October 23-31.
Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. Bidwell Jr High’s Kids Leading Everyone Against Nicotine (K.L.E.A.N.) group will be coordinating fun, interactive lunch activities this week that support anti-drug messages.
Student Recognitions
Bidwell's Best
Bidwell’s Best Winners: Week of 10/14 - 10/18
- Ms. N. Rudolph - Linda Ochoa-Zaragoza
- Mr. Sakai - Zaevin Palmer
- Mr. Williams - Avery Vizenor
No Tardy Winners
The following students are our NO TARDY / 95 % Attendance winners for this week:
- Michael McMahan
- Easton Horton
- Kathy Thao
- Alexander Hirtel
There were 865 students last week with No Tardies!!
Staff Recognitions
Positive Pioneer - Alicia Leonard
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.
Collaborative Colleague - Durell Siplin
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
Out and About - Lynny Jones
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
Spirit Week: October 28- November 1
CLUBS
Jewelry Making Club
Come join Jewelry Making Club during both lunches in Room 402!
Sports Cards Club
Sports Cards Club after school on Wednesday the 9th in Room 304. Bring a friend to talk, collect, and learn about sports card.
Bidwell Girls Basketball
Come check out Bidwell Girls Basketball play games this week!
Monday 10/21
6th Grade Girls AWAY at Durham Intermediate School 5:30p
7th HOME vs CK Price 6:30 pm
8th HOME vs CK Price 7:30 pm
Tuesday 10/22
6th Grade Girls Home vs Hamilton Middle School 5:30 pm
7th Grade Girls Home vs Hamilton Middle School 6:30 pm
Wednesday 10/23
6th Grade AWAY at Marsh Jr High 5:30 pm
7th Grade AWAY at Marsh Jr High 6:30 pm
8th Grade AWAY at Marsh Jr High 7:30 pm
Bidwell Boys Basketball Tryouts
- Location = Bidwell Gym
- Dates = November 12th, 13th & 14th
- Players must attend 2 of the 3 tryout dates
- Times = 6th grade (5:30-6:30PM); 7th grade (6:45-7:45PM); 8th grade (8-9PM)
- Parents need to register their child prior to tryouts. The form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqIDthyasXfv8KbgEpod53L0MKqCwaVRGpJZAEsdWo-p_NwA/viewform
Little Pantry Commodity Bag Giveaway
Bidwell Families,
In our partnership with NVCSS (North Valley Catholic Social Services), we are giving away a commodity bag to your family. Please take a look at this opportunity. Please contact your TCM Monica Murguia with any questions at (530)891-3080, ext. 41186, or murguia@chicousd.org, thank you!
ETS - Educational Talent Search Opportunity
All Star Parent Program
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.
Fall Program Dates:
October 24
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12
Angel Tree Sign-Ups
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.
The Club Teen Center - Upcoming Events
Parent/Community Involvement
* 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.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering with Chico Unified School District, please compete the Online Volunteer Form.
BIDWELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Email: bjhsconnect@chicousd.org
Website: http://bjhs.chicousd.org/
Location: 2376 North Avenue, Chico, CA 95926, United States
Phone: (530) 891-3080
Contact Us
For urgent issues, please contact Administration directly at:
David McKay, Principal, (530) 521-9228, dmckay@chicousd.org
Durell Siplin, Assistant Principal, DSiplin@chicousd.org