Sunday, May 12, 2024

Bacon Weekly - May 13 - 17, 2024

PTO donated this cake to the Bacon Staff

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! (Be Excited About Reading in School) 

Last week was an amazing week with excitement and appreciation as we celebrated our incredible staff at Bacon School. Let's take a look back at the highlights and what's coming up this week!

Staff Appreciation Week Recap: We kicked off the week with Staff Appreciation Week, showering our amazing staff with treats, heartfelt cards, and exciting giveaways. It was a joy to see our staff members smiling and feeling appreciated for their dedication and hard work. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making Staff Appreciation Week a huge success!

PAL Night at Fun City: Some of our students had a blast at PAL Night at Fun City, enjoying fun-filled activities and making cherished memories with friends. It's wonderful to see our students having a great time outside of the classroom and building positive relationships within our Bacon School community.

Foam Run Rescheduled: Due to rain, our Foam Run had to be rescheduled, and we're excited to announce that it will now take place this Friday, May 17th. Get ready for an exhilarating and foam-tastic experience as we come together for fitness, fun, and laughter!

Informative Staff Meeting: Our Staff Meeting was filled with productive discussions as we analyzed data and collaborated to plan our school goals for the upcoming 24-25 school year. It's inspiring to see our dedicated staff members working together to ensure the success and growth of our Bacon School community.

Upcoming Events This Week:

NJSLA State Testing: This week, our students in grades 3-5 will be taking the NJSLA state tests. These assessments are crucial as the results help determine our effectiveness as a school. Let's support our students as they showcase their skills and knowledge!

Voluntary ASP Meeting: Join us for a Voluntary ASP meeting on Tuesday at 8 AM, where we'll be discussing our school goals for next year. Your input and ideas are valuable as we work towards continued excellence at Bacon School.

PTO Meeting: Our Monthly PTO meeting will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM. We will be reviewing our Annual School Plan and planning for end of the year activities.

Weekly Overview 

Monday, May 13 - B Day - Monday Motivation, 8:40 AM; NJSLA ELA  State Testing Grades 3-5

Tuesday, May 14 - C Day - Voluntary ASP Meeting, Smart Goals, 8:00 AM; NJSLA ELA  State Testing Grades 3-5

Wednesday, May 15 D Day -NJSLA Math State Testing Grades 3-5; Distribute Progress Reports

Thursday, May 16 - E Day - NJSLA Math State Testing Grades 3-5; PTO Meeting 5:30 PM (Bacon Library)

Friday, May 17 - A Day- Foam Fun Run, 2:00 pm

Pictures from around the School

Birthday Selfie 

Staff Appreciation Week 

Our eggs hatched this week! 

Band Students practicing 

Band Students practicing 

Staff Appreciation Week 

Staff Appreciation Week 

Staff Appreciation Week 

Staff Appreciation Week 

Staff meeting 

Staff meeting 

Staff meeting 

Staff meeting 

Birthday Selfie 

Birthday Selfie 

Birthday Selfie 

Staff Appreciation Week 

PAL event at Fun City 

PAL event at Fun City

PAL event at Fun City

PAL event at Fun City

PAL event at Fun City

PAL event at Fun City

PAL event at Fun City

PAL event at Fun City

PAL event at Fun City

Students helping make Street Corn 

Students helping make Street Corn 

PAL event at Fun City

PAL event at Fun City

PAL event at Fun City

CFC visited Bacon 

CFC visited Bacon 

CFC visited Bacon 

CFC visited Bacon 

CFC visited Bacon 

CFC visited Bacon 

CFC visited Bacon 

CFC visited Bacon 


Stay current with RM Bacon School on Social Media:

Facebook – RM Bacon Elementary 

Weekly Blog – RM Bacon Weekly 

Instagram - RM Bacon Instagram 

School Website - https://bacon.millville.org/ 

Our yearly theme is We are BEARS - (Be Excited About Reading in School)

Our Mission is Then, Now, Always Family! 

Our Vision is We believe that a happy child is a successful one. We are committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, where all are valued.

Published by Spike Cook, Bacon Principal, Millville


Sunday, May 5, 2024

Bacon Weekly - May 6 - 10, 2024

4th graders makin bracelets 

Bacon Bears, 

We are BEARS (Be Excited About Reading in School) 

It's been an exciting week filled with appreciation and professional growth here at Bacon School. Let's dive into the highlights and upcoming events!

Staff Appreciation Week: This week, we celebrate our incredible staff members who go above and beyond to support our students every day. From heartfelt notes to special treats, we will show our appreciation for their dedication and hard work. Thank you to all our staff for everything you do!

Foam Run: On Friday, May 10, 2024 we will be hosting our first Foam Run. This event is part of our ongoing Healthy School Initiative. Students will need to wear clothes that they will not mind getting foamy! 

Foam Run 

Foam Run

American Reading Company (ARC) Professional Development: Our teachers engaged in enriching professional development sessions with the American Reading Company (ARC), focusing on enhancing literacy instruction and promoting a love for reading among our students. These valuable sessions empower our educators to continue inspiring young minds and fostering a culture of literacy at Bacon School. The professional Development will take place on Wednesday. 

Staff Meeting: In our staff meeting on Wednesday, we will discuss our Annual School Plan for the upcoming academic year (24-25). We will be collaborating on strategies and goals as well as the well-being of our students while maintaining a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Together, we're shaping the future of Bacon School!

Weekly Overview:

Monday - May 6 - B Day - Monday Motivation, 8:40 AM - Soda Bar for Staff Appreciation 

Tuesday - May 7 - C Day - Breakfast Bar for Staff Brunch

Wednesday - May 8 - D Day - Staff Meeting, 8 AM, Library; ARC PD in person; Child Family Center Visits Bacon; Philly Pretzel Day for Staff Appreciation 

Thursday - May 9 - E Day - Thankful Thursday for Staff Appreciation 

Friday - May 10 - A Day - Rita's Water Ice for the Staff Appreciation;  Foam Fun Run- Street Corn  2:00 pm

Pictures from Around the School 

Birthday Selfie

Birthday Selfie 

Birthday Selfie 

Great minds dress alike 
Ms. McLaughlin's Class making bracelets 

Cinco DeMayo in Cafe 

Cinco DeMayo 

Cinco DeMayo 

Birthday Selfies 

Our new Bear (chicken) 

Stay current with RM Bacon School on Social Media:

Twitter - #RMBacon 

Facebook – RM Bacon Elementary 

Weekly Blog – RM Bacon Weekly 

Instagram - RM Bacon Instagram 

School Website - https://bacon.millville.org/ 

Our yearly theme is We are BEARS - (Be Excited About Reading in School)

Our Mission is Then, Now, Always Family! 

Our Vision is We believe that a happy child is a successful one. We are committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, where all are valued.

Published by Spike Cook, Bacon Principal, Millville