Pioneer Post

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, September 30:

• Bidwell Parent Volleyball Interest Meeting in Room 409 at 6:00 pm

Wednesday, October 2:

• Cookie Dough Fundraiser Bonus Turn in Day

Friday, October 4:

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

• Fall Dance "Party in the U.S.A." at PVHS Quad Area 6:30-8:30 pm Tickets Here

Monday, October 7:

• PTA Meeting Library 6-7 pm

Wednesday, October 9:

• Picture Retakes in the Library

• Cookie Dough Fundraiser Final Turn in Day

Student Bell Schedule

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

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. 😊

The message this week focuses on trash pickup. Our campus supervisors, custodial and grounds staff do a great job keeping our campus clean throughout the day. We are looking for students to do their part in cleaning up after themselves.

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 9/23/24 – 9/27/24

• Mr. Linville – Jackson Haraughty
• Ms. Long – Ruby Atchison
• Mr. Martin – Kolby Hoag
• Ms. Mendonca-Douglas – Caison Holloway

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

• Paul Lipski
• Casey Mello
• Devin Dillard
• Lucas Shear

There were 701 students last week with No Tardies!!

Bidwell ASB is hosting a Cookie Dough and Popcorn Fundraiser going on now! Scan the QR code below or register here. Bonus turn in day is October 2nd and 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.

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.

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

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.

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