RM Bacon Weekly

Saturday, March 14, 2026

March 16 - March 20, 2026

1st and 4th grade Bear Buddies

Bacon Bears,

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

It was certainly a busy week at Bacon! Between arrival challenges and conducting our Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT), our staff had to respond quickly and adapt throughout the week. Despite these challenges, our students, staff, and families once again demonstrated what makes Bacon special which is working together, supporting one another, and overcoming obstacles as a community.

One of the highlights of the week was our First Grade classes participating in their monthly Bear Buddy sessions with their Fourth Grade friends. This program continues to be a wonderful example of the power of literacy, mentoring, and building a strong community of learners at Bacon. Seeing our older students support and encourage our younger Bears is always something special.

Looking ahead to next week, we have a few fun events planned. On Tuesday, we encourage everyone to wear green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. On Friday, we will celebrate “Knock Your Socks Off” for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day by wearing fun and colorful socks. We will also hold our monthly Attendance Awards to recognize students who have demonstrated strong attendance.

Thank you to everyone for another great week at Bacon! ~ Dr. Cook

Weekly Overview

Monday - 3/16/26 - B Day - Another awesome day at RM Bacon

Tuesday - 3/17/26 - C Day - Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day

Wednesday - 3/18/26 - D Day - Workout Wednesday; I and RS Meeting, 9:30 AM

Thursday- 3/19/26 - E Day - Pizza Bingo Planning Meeting, 4:00 PM

Friday - 3/20/26 - F Day - Knock Your Socks Off, World Down Syndrome Awareness Day; Attendance Awards, 2:00 PM

A Reminder About Birthday Treats and Student Safety

As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of all students, we have noticed an increase in store-bought birthday treats and items from places such as Dunkin’ being brought into classrooms for celebrations (Or in the morning at Arrival). While we certainly understand families wanting to celebrate special occasions, many of these products are not guaranteed to be peanut/tree-nut free and may also contain common allergens such as milk, eggs, wheat, or soy. Because we have several students at Bacon with severe food allergies, even small amounts or cross-contact can create serious health risks.

After Spring Break (April 13), we will be returning to our Healthy School celebration approach, where birthday treats and celebrations are coordinated through the cafeteria, and food from home or other places may only be consumed by the student bringing it in. This process helps ensure that items are safe for students while also being more cost-effective for families.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation as we work together to keep all of our students safe. If you have any questions about birthday celebrations or safe treat options, please feel free to contact the main office.

Mark Your Calendars - Bacon PTO sponsors Spirit Night at Chick Fil A for Student Council - Thursday, April 2, 2026 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Pictures from around the school

5th grade math outside

Birthday Selfie

Bear Buddies

Birthday Selfie

Mr. D with Kindergartners

5th grade math outside

Safety Patrol enjoying the rain

2nd graders dancing

Bear Buddies

Ms. Anton with the Fun Friday win

Bear Buddies

Recess fun in 1st grade

Bear Buddies

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Our yearly theme is We are BEARS - (Be Excited About Reading in School)
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Our Vision is We believe that a happy child is a successful one.
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Published by Spike Cook, Bacon Principal, Millville

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Bacon Weekly - 3/9 - 3/13, 2025

BEARS Read A Thon

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in School

BEARS Read A Thon 2026 – An Under the Sea Success!

What an incredible week at RM Bacon Elementary School!

Our annual BEARS Read A Thon was truly one of the highlights of the year. This year’s Under the Sea theme transformed our gymnasium into a vibrant, immersive literacy experience that brought excitement, joy, and a love of reading to life for every student.

From creative decorations to engaging reading stations and flexible seating options, students had the opportunity to relax, dive into great books, and experience reading in a whole new way. The gym became an interactive literacy adventure that students will not soon forget.

A tremendous thank you goes to our outstanding coordinators:

Mrs. Lunemann
Mrs. Starcher
Mrs. Banker

Your vision, creativity, and countless hours of planning made this event extraordinary. The organization, attention to detail, and enthusiasm you bring to this signature Bacon event continue to impress year after year.

We also want to recognize our incredible staff for their support. Many team members helped with set up and breakdown, volunteered their time, and donated flexible seating to create comfortable and inviting reading spaces for students. That collective effort is what makes Bacon such a special place.

We were also grateful for the support of our community guest readers who helped make the day even more meaningful for our students.

Fundraising Success

This year’s BEARS Read A Thon raised an outstanding:

$3,889

These generous donations will go directly to our PTO to help fund end of the year activities and celebrations for our students.

Individual Top Fundraisers

K–2 Winner
Kylie Gandy – $234

Grades 3–5 Winner
Mathew Wade Wills

Grades 3-5 top fundraiser

Top fundraiser in the school!!

Top Fundraising Classrooms

1st Place – Mrs. Starcher – $656
2nd Place – Ms. Powers – $558
3rd Place – Mrs. Bingham – $485

Special Raffle Winner

Winner of the Fish Balloon Raffle
Amanda Hack

The BEARS Read A Thon continues to be one of our most impactful events because it promotes literacy, strengthens school climate and culture, and brings our entire Bacon community together.

When we come together, great things happen.

Thank you to our families for your generosity, our staff for your dedication, and our students for embracing the joy of reading.

We are proud to be Bacon Bears. ~ Dr. Cook