Monday, May 25, 2026

Bacon Weekly - 5/25 - 5/30, 2026

Bears supporting the Memorial Day Parade 

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in School 

The 49th Annual Olympic Day

What an incredible day for the Bacon Bears at the 49th Annual Olympic Day! Our students represented RM Bacon Elementary with outstanding sportsmanship, effort, teamwork, and school spirit throughout the competition. Whether competing on the track, cheering on classmates, or participating in the parade festivities, our Bears made us proud every step of the way.

I also want to acknowledge the unpredictable weather and the many last-minute decisions that needed to be made throughout the day. As many of you know, the forecast changed constantly, and there were many moving parts involved with transportation, scheduling, safety, and event logistics. Through it all, our staff worked together as a true team to ensure students had a positive experience. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility, patience, and teamwork.

Memorial Day Reminder

Please remember that school will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is a time for us to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is an important opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made for our country and the freedoms we enjoy today. We encourage our Bacon Bears to take a moment with their families to remember the true meaning of the holiday.

FUN DAY – Rescheduled

Our rescheduled FUN DAY will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Please note that this is a student-only event.

Any student who was previously restricted from participating in FUN DAY will continue to be restricted from the rescheduled event.

Following FUN DAY, all students will once again be eligible to participate in field trips and end-of-the-year activities unless they receive a Major Office Discipline Referral. Any future situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis involving the student, teacher, principal, and parent.

Spring Concert & Art Show

We are excited for our Spring Concert and Art Show on Thursday evening!

  • Art Show: Begins at 5:30 PM
    Artwork will be displayed on the office-level floor.
  • Spring Concert: Begins at 6:00 PM
    Held in the Bacon Gymnasium.

We are incredibly excited to see how much our band and chorus students have progressed since our Winter Concert. Their hard work and dedication have truly been impressive, and we look forward to a wonderful evening celebrating the arts at Bacon.

Kindergarten Field Trip

On Friday, our Kindergarten students will travel to Ocean City for their field trip. We know they are excited for a fun and memorable day together!

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, Bacon Bears! - Dr. Cook 

Weekly Overview

Monday - No School Memorial Day

Tuesday - D Day - Possible Band/Chorus Practice 

Wednesday - E Day - School Improvement Meeting, 8:00 AM; District Curriculum Meeting, 9:00 AM; FUN DAY (Student only event); Possible Band/Chorus Practice;  Liaison Meeting, 4:00 PM 

Thursday - F Day - Mini Dress Rehearsal, Grade 3-4-5, 9:30 AM (K-1-2 encouraged to attend); Spring Concert - (Art Show, 5:30 PM; Concert, 6:00 PM)

Friday - A Day - Kindergarten trip to OC, 9:30 AM; PBIS Assembly, 9:30 AM (1-2); 10:15 AM (3-5) 

Pictures from around the school 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Ms. Thon and Mrs. Gant looking for our bird 

Ms. Brandy won the Song of the Week 

The bird got into the school again :) 

Olympic Day 


Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Supporting Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Supporting Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Supporting Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 


Stay current with RM Bacon School on Social Media:

Facebook – RM Bacon Elementary 
Weekly Blog – RM Bacon Weekly 
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 17, 2026

Bacon Weekly - May 18 - 22, 2026

Recess Fun

Bacon Bears, 

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in School 

Last week, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students completed the NJSLA assessments in Math, Language Arts, and Writing. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, focus, and effort throughout the testing process, and we are excited to see the growth they have made this year. As a reward, all students with perfect attendance during testing were treated to an ice cream party and free time.

This week, we are excited to celebrate two special members of our Bacon family. Our Teacher of the Year, Andrew Sooy, and our Educational Services Professional of the Year, Dianne Goehle, will be honored alongside educators from across Cumberland County during a morning recognition ceremony. Later in the day, all Millville honorees will be celebrated at a district luncheon. Congratulations again to both Mr. Sooy and Mrs. Goehle on this well-deserved recognition!

On Wednesday, our 1st graders will head to Cape May for their class field trip. We know they are going to have an amazing time exploring and learning together.

The week concludes on Friday with one of Bacon’s longest-standing traditions — Olympic Day! Our 4th and 5th grade students will parade to Memorial High School to compete in various events and activities. This tradition dates all the way back to the 1970s and continues to be a special experience for our students and community.

After cheering on the parade, our students in grades K–3 will enjoy FUN DAY! This year’s FUN DAY promises to be our biggest and most exciting yet, featuring more inflatables, water activities, games, and fun than ever before. Once the 4th and 5th graders return from Olympic Day, they will join in the FUN DAY festivities as well. These events are made possible through the tremendous support of our school community and fundraising efforts throughout the year.

Parents are encouraged to attend the Olympic Day parade and events as spectators. Please note that all visitors attending events at Wheaton Field must adhere to appropriate sportsmanship expectations and remain within designated parent areas.

Please also note that FUN DAY is a student-only event.

We are looking forward to an incredible week at Bacon!

Eagle Scout Project at Bacon - Alumni Max Richter 


Our own Max Richter is in the process of completing his Eagle Scout project, and he wanted his project to benefit his favorite elementary school — RM Bacon!

With the help of fellow Scouts, Max designed and built an outdoor collaboration space that our students and staff will enjoy for years to come. His hard work, leadership, and dedication to giving back to the Bacon community are truly appreciated.

We are incredibly proud of Max and all that he has accomplished. After graduation, he will be attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle, where he will continue his academic and athletic career playing baseball.

Congratulations, Max, and thank you for making a lasting impact on Bacon!

Eagle Scout Project 

Eagle Scout Project 

Eagle Scout Project 

Eagle Scout Project 

Congratulations - Gabby Hewitt 


Congratulations to Gabriella Hewitt for recently winning 1st Place in the Softball Home Run Derby! 

We are so proud of Gabby and all of her hard work and dedication. She is a true Bacon Bear doing great things both inside and outside of the classroom.

Way to go, Gabby! 






Weekly Overview

Monday - 5/18/26 -  E Day - Motivation Monday, 8:40 AM

Tuesday - 5/19/26 - F Day -  Teacher of the Year Luncheon 

Wednesday - 5/20/26 - A Day - Workout Wednesday, 1st Grade Field Trip; Character Ed Team, 4:00 PM

Thursday - 5/21/26 - B Day - Another excellent day at Bacon 

Friday - 5/22/26 - C Day - Olympic Day and FUN DAY 

Pictures from around the school 

1st grade crew 

Baby Chicks are Growing 

Baby Chicks incubation 

Baby chick and Biggie 

Mrs. Lore teacher her kids 


NJSLA Motivation 

NJSLA Motivation 

NJSLA Motivation 

NJSLA Motivation 

NJSLA Motivation 


Our Baby Chicks are Growing 

Our Baby Chicks are Growing 

Our Baby Chicks are growing 

Our Baby Chicks are growing 

Birthday Selfie 

Our Baby Chicks are growing

Recess Fun 


NJSLA Perfect Attendance Reward 

NJSLA Perfect Attendance Reward 

NJSLA Perfect Attendance Reward 

NJSLA Perfect Attendance Reward 

NJSLA Perfect Attendance Reward 

NJSLA Perfect Attendance Reward 

NJSLA Perfect Attendance Reward 

Birthday Selfie

Olympic Day Prep 

Mrs. Veae's farewell tour 

NJSLA Motivation Signs 


Stay current with RM Bacon School on Social Media:
Facebook – RM Bacon Elementary 
Weekly Blog – RM Bacon Weekly 
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