Weekly Bulletin
🐊 Marsh Jr. High School Bulletin
Week of September 14th, 2026🐊
Week of September 14th, 2026🐊
🐊 Marsh Jr. High School Bulletin
Week of September 14th, 2026🐊
🐊 Marsh Jr. High School Bulletin
Week of September 14th, 2026🐊
Week of September 14th, 2026🐊
Joke of the Week
Why don’t scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything!
Because they make up everything!
Quote of the Week
Quote read by: Dylan McCammon
Start Before You're Ready
“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
— Zig Ziglar
— Zig Ziglar
Think about something you’ve wanted to get better at—maybe a sport, a school subject, making friends, playing an instrument, or trying something completely new.
It’s easy to think, “I’m not good at this yet, so maybe I shouldn’t even try.”
But here’s the truth: Nobody starts out great.
The best athletes miss shots. The best students get answers wrong. Great musicians play plenty of wrong notes. People who seem confident today once had to take their first step, too.
The difference is that they started.
You don’t have to know everything. You don’t have to be the best. You don’t even have to feel confident. You just have to be willing to take that first step.
Maybe your first step is raising your hand in class. Maybe it’s trying out for a team. Maybe it’s studying for ten extra minutes. Maybe it’s apologizing to someone, making a new friend, or trying something you’ve never done before.
Small steps become big progress.
So don’t wait until you feel ready. Don’t wait until you’re perfect. Start where you are, use what you have, and take one step forward.
Because you don’t have to be great to start.
You have to start to become great.
Week at a Glance
Monday 9/14:
Tuesday, 9/15:
7:00 Early Morning drop in S-35
Gator Shack open at lunch
Wednesday, 9/16:
7:00 Early Morning drop in S-35
7:30 Library open before school
8:00 Gym open before school
Thursday, 9/17:
7:00 Early Morning drop in S-35
Gator Shack open at lunch
Friday, 9/18:
7:00 Early Morning drop in S-35
Fun Friday
🎉PTSO Fundraiser:“Tattoo a Staff Member!”🎉
Our PTSO is kicking off the school year with a fun fundraiser: TATTOO THE STAFF! 😎
Starting Monday, September 14, students can purchase tattoos during lunch and after school.
And yes — you can purchase UNLIMITED tattoos for participating staff members!
💰 Money raised will help fund:
- Student recognition and reward events
- Teacher Appreciation Week
Let’s make this fundraiser a huge success!
Library Reminder
Have a library book at home? 📖
Take a moment to check the due date!
Look inside the front cover of your book for the slip stamped with the date it should be RETURNED or RENEWED.
Popular books have limited copies, so returning or renewing books on time helps make sure other students get a chance to read them too.
CJSF
Are you an 8th grader interested in joining CJSF?
Our next meeting is:
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 MJHS Library
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 MJHS Library
We already have items on our agenda to get done, so make sure you’re there!
Applications are also due by the end of the day on September 17. Get those applications turned in ASAP!
Find Your Club
Looking for something fun to do at school? Check out these MJHS clubs:
- 🎨 Arts and Crafts Club
- ✝️ Christian Club
- 💬 Club Live
- ⭐ CJSF
- 🥏 Disc Golf
- 🌎 GO Club
- 🤖 Robotics
- 🎤 Speech and Debate
- 🖌️ Art Club
- 🧱 Lego Club
- 🌱 Garden Club
- 🛹 Finger Boarding
- ✏️ Mindful Doodle Drop-In
There’s something for everyone, so find a club that matches your interests and give it a try!
Cross Country is off and Running
First Race: Thursday, September 17
The Marsh Cross Country Team is ready for its first race of the season!
📍 Location: Hooker Oak
🕒 Drop-off: 3:15 PM
🏁 Race starts: 3:30 PM
🕒 Drop-off: 3:15 PM
🏁 Race starts: 3:30 PM
Come out and cheer on the Marsh Cross Country Team!
7th Grade Health and Wellness
All 7th grade students will participate in a Suicide Prevention Unit as part of our state-required health and wellness curriculum.
The lesson will help students:
- Recognize signs that someone may be struggling
- Learn about risk factors and protective factors
- Understand when and how to ask for help
- Learn where to find support for themselves or a friend
📅 Lesson Dates
- Mrs. Bamford’s class: Thursday, September 17
- Mrs. Lopez’s class: Friday, September 18
We know this can be a serious or emotional topic. Our Wellness Counselor and counseling staff will be available to support students before, during, and after the lesson.
Parents and guardians may also preview the slideshow and student worksheet. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to our counselors.
Remember: Asking for help is a strength. You never have to handle a difficult situation alone. 💙
Year books are on Sale
Want to remember all the fun, laughs, and adventures from this school year?
📖 Pre-order your MJHS Yearbook now!
Yearbooks are available through the MJHS Gator Store online. Pre-order now to get it at the lowest price of the year!
Mindful Doodle Drop-in
Feeling overwhelmed? Need a quick mental reset? Or just love being creative?
Stop by the Wellness Center in C-10 for the Mindful Doodle Drop-In!
📅 Tuesdays
🍎 All lunch periods
📍 Wellness Center — C-10
🍎 All lunch periods
📍 Wellness Center — C-10
Doodling can help improve your mood, calm your brain, and get your creativity flowing. No artistic skills required — just drop in and doodle! 🖍️
Progress Grades are Coming!
The 1st Progress Grading Period ends:
📅 Friday, September 18
Grades will be available in Aeries Portal accounts on:
📅 Wednesday, September 23
This is a great time to check your grades, talk to your teachers, and make a plan if you need to catch up.
You've got this, Gators!
Take Pride in Our Campus!
Marsh is our school, and we all play a part in keeping it clean, safe, and welcoming. One simple way to show pride in our school is to pick up after yourself.
Before you leave a classroom, lunch area, or the field, take a quick look around. See a piece of trash? Pick it up—even if it isn’t yours. Throw away your garbage, clean up your space, and treat our campus like you would your own home.
It only takes a few extra seconds, but when everyone does their part, it makes a BIG difference.
Be proud. Be responsible. Be a Gator! 🐊
📚Gator Academic Success Tip of the Week
📚 Academic Success Tip: Use an Agenda Daily!
Stay organized and stay ahead! Before you leave each class, write down every homework assignment, test date, and project in your agenda.
Taking a few minutes to record your responsibilities each day can help you:
- ✅ Remember important deadlines
- 📅 Plan ahead for tests and projects
- 🎯 Stay focused and reduce stress
Write it down today—success starts with being organized!
Health Office Reminder
The weather is warming up! ☀️
Make sure you:
- 💧 Bring a water bottle to school
- 🥤 Drink plenty of water throughout the day
- 😴 Get enough sleep each night
Staying hydrated and getting good sleep can help you feel better, focus in class, and have more energy for your day.
💙 Take care of yourself. Take care of each other. Go MJHS!
Advisory Competition Update
The race is close! Here are our current front-runners for the Monthly Advisory Competition:
- 🥇 Carnagey/Hutton: 99.79
- 🥈 Bamford: 98.87
- 🥉 Jessen: 98.64
Keep showing up, participating, and giving your best effort. Every point counts!
Perfect Attendance
Congratulations to our students who earned perfect attendance!
- ⭐ Ahrianna Vang
- ⭐ Tlalli Correa
- ⭐ Dylan McCammon
Keep up the great work!
🐊Cell Phones Off and Away!
Gators, remember that all electronic devices need to be turned off and put away in your backpack (not your pocket) during the school day.
Let's make this a great week together!
Go Gators! 🐊💚
