April 15 - 18, 2019

Bears,

We hope everyone had a great week - the final full week before spring break!  We've got four days between us and some well-deserved rest and relaxation, so let's make the best of them and go into the break on top!

Weekly Recap

Last weekend, a few of our Bears participated in the Club 21 robotics competition at Holly Heights (see pics below).  The students did a nice job and represented themselves and the school well, and one of our Bears finished 2nd overall in the competition!  Nice work!

On Monday and Tuesday, our school completed the Language Arts sections of the NJSLA (formerly PARCC test).  Over the course of both days, we only had one student absent - great work, Bears!  We'd like to thank Amy Scull, Debbie Stowman, Kim Berry, Pat Wulk, and Dave Grippo for all their help throughout this process.  Overall, things went smoothly at Bacon, and we're sure next week's math portion will be equally smooth.

On Friday, we had one of our annual time-honored Bacon traditions - the students vs staff floor hockey game.  The student champions from this year's floor hockey season - the Penguins - faced off against a hungry and out-for-redemption staff (who lost last year's game).  The final was 12-3 in favor of the staff.  Sorry, students.  Not this year!  Check out the pics below.

Announcements

Our Wawa hoagie sale is still on.  See below, and feel free to call the school with any questions.

PBIS Corner
April character-trait-of-the-month: Caring.  Examples include being kind, forgiving, expressing gratitude, and helping others in need.

Caring quote-of-the-week: 

Image taken from https://www.pelfusion.com/dr-seuss-quotes-about-christmas/

Staff, remember your why!

The week ahead

Monday (4/15): D day - lesson plans due, day one of NJSLA Math (formely PARCC), report cards go home, Joe Corbi's delivery 

Tuesday (4/16): E day - day two of the NJSLA Math

Wednesday (4/17): A day - NJSLA make-up testing

Thursday (4/18): B day - Egg Hunt (grades 3 - 5 at 10:30, grades K - 2 at 11:30), 1:45 dismissal

Friday (4/19): C day - Spring Break

Upcoming dates:
4/19 - 4/26: Spring Break
5/7: Community Night (6-7:30 at Bacon, rain or shine)

Students vs. Staff Floor Hockey

They were clearly not ready for this picture 

Ms. O'Neill is always ready with the festive socks

Bacon Pics

The final stash for the Sheriff's Office "Warming Hearts Program" - nice job, Bears 

5th doing some post-test square dancing!

Robotics competition at Holly Heights

April 8 - 12, 2019

Bears,

The first week of April is in the can, and next week kicks off the NJSLA (formerly PARCC) testing.  While the test isn't the only indicator of a student's progress and abilities (not to mentioned the school's effectiveness in educating our learners), it is an important one we take seriously.  Parents/guardians - please remind your child (children) to get plenty of sleep prior to the test, to eat breakfast, and to be on time and present on testing days.  We are sure they'll do great!

Announcements

As mentioned, NJSLA testing begins on Monday, April 8th.  Monday and Tuesday are ELA days, and Wednesday is the make-up day.  Math testing will be on the following Monday and Tuesday (4/15 - 4/16).  Looking ahead, the science test will be on 5/9 and 5/10. 

We want to thank everyone who brought in items for the Warming Hearts program.  Our generous Bears collected nearly 20 boxes of items (see pic below).  Way to go!

Staff - we have a meeting on 4/11.

On Friday, we have our time-honored tradition of the student vs. staff floor hockey game.  We'll begin calling the students to the gym around 2 pm.

Our Wawa hoagie sale is still on.  See below, and feel free to call the school with any questions.

PBIS Corner
April character-trait-of-the-month: Caring.  Examples include being kind, forgiving, expressing gratitude, and helping others in need.

Caring quote-of-the-week: 

Image taken from https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-quotes/239-kindness-is-caring-for-others

Staff, remember your why!

Image taken from http://quoteideas.com/teacher-quotes/

The week ahead

Monday (4/8): D day - lesson plans due, day one of NJSLA Language Arts (formely PARCC)

Tuesday (4/9): E day - day two of NJSLA Language Arts (formerly PARCC) 

Wednesday (4/10): A day - Workout Wednesday, NJSLA Language Arts make-ups

Thursday (4/11): B day - staff meeting (8 am in the library), post grades

Friday (4/12): C day - wear Bacon gear and Jeans Day, students vs. staff floor hockey game at 2 pm

Upcoming dates:
4/15 - 4/16: NJSLA (formerly PARCC) Math
4/18: 1:45 dismissal
4/19 - 4/26: Spring Break
5/7: Community Night (6-7:30 at Bacon, rain or shine)

Bacon Pics

4th grade trip - Wild about Cumberland

Donations for the Sheriff's Office Warming Hearts Program - thank you

Birthday Selfies!