Sunday, February 1, 2026

Bacon Weekly - 2/2 - 2/6, 2026

Candyland winners! 

Bacon Bears, 

We are BEARS!!! 

Attendance Update: Small Steps, Big Impact!
We are excited to share some positive news around chronic absenteeism at Bacon! Our current rate is 18%, down from 20% in December and 21% in November. While that may seem like a small change, even a one-percent decrease represents meaningful progress and is absolutely worth celebrating.

A huge thank you goes to Ms. Sacco and Ms. Berry, along with Violet Richter and Peter Gonzalez, for leading our attendance efforts and working closely with students who needed extra support. Your dedication and consistency are making a real difference.

Looking ahead to February, Ms. Berry will be launching the Groundhog Attendance Challenge! Students will track our school’s attendance, and the groundhog’s “shadow” will reflect our attendance percentage. This challenge will be fun, engaging, and rewarding for students and it reinforces an important message: being in school every day matters. We need to keep the momentum going, because we are making a difference!

Class pictures will take place on Wednesday, February 4, in the Bacon gym. A schedule with specific times will be shared directly with teachers ahead of the day to ensure a smooth process for all classes. We’re looking forward to capturing these special moments with our students!

The Bacon PTO will also be selling Valentine Grams beginning Tuesday to support our 5th grade students. Valentine Grams are $1 each and are a fun way for students to send a special message to friends while helping support 5th grade activities. Thank you to the PTO and our families for always finding meaningful ways to support our students!

February is Heart Health Month, and Bacon will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart / Kids Heart Challenge on February 17. This event helps students learn the importance of heart health while supporting a great cause. We will be holding a kickoff assembly (date to be determined) to get students excited and ready to participate. More information will be shared as we get closer, and we look forward to another successful and heart-healthy event!

Thank you to all staff for encouraging daily attendance and for communicating consistently with families. This work truly matters and it shows.

Spotlight of the Week: Candy Land Champions!

Our Candy Land Challenge winners were celebrated this week, and it was a sweet success! Congratulations to our 1st grade and 4th grade classes, who earned the most points by showing great manners and keeping our cafeteria clean. As their reward, both grades enjoyed their special winning lunch and after voting, they chose a Chinese Chicken lunch as their favorite! Smiles were everywhere, and it was wonderful to see students enjoying the reward they worked so hard to earn.
Great job to our Candy Land champions, we are so proud of you! 
Candyland winners! 

Candyland winners! 

Candyland winners! 

Candyland winners! 

Candyland winners! 

Candyland winners! 

Valentine’s Family Dance - Thursday, February 12 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

We are excited to invite our Bacon families to our Valentine’s Family Dance, sponsored by the Bacon PTO! Join us on Thursday, February 12, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the Bacon gym for a fun-filled evening with a DJ, dancing, and light refreshments. This is a family event, and students must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $2 per person, and it promises to be a great night of music, fun, and community.  Our PTO will also be selling Valentines Grams and Baked Goods. We hope to see you there! Please let us know at the bottom of the flyer by 2/10 how many people are coming so we can plan. 

Weekly Overview 

Monday - 2/2/26 - E Day - Heart Health Month starts 
Tuesday - 2/3/26 - F Day - K-2 Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM, Library, PLC;  PTO Valentine Grams Sale 
Wednesday - 2/4/26 - A Day - 3- Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM, Library; Class Pictures;  PTO Valentine Grams Sale 
Thursday - 2/5/26 - B Day - PTO Valentine Grams Sale 
Friday - 2/6/26 - C Day - Super Bowl Friday - Wear your favorite sports team gear; PTO Valentine Grams Sale 

On the Horizon 

February 2026 - Character Theme - Kindness 

February 2 - Report Cards Posted in Portal

February 2-6 - School Counseling Week

February 2 - 13 - Valentine Grams 

February 4 - K,1  & 2  Meeting - Topic PLC 8:00 am

February 4 - Class Groups & Spring Portraits

February 4 - 2nd MP Ends

February 5 - 3,4 & 5 Meeting - Topic PLC 8:00 am

February 9 - K-2, 9:30 AM; 3-5 10:30 AM 

February 12 - PBIS Team Meeting am

February 12 - PTO Valentines Dance, 6:00 PM

February 16 - No School, Presidents Day 

February 17 - Jump Rope For Heart, 9:30 am (Tentative - D Day)

February 18 - I&RS Team Meeting

February 18 - Student Council Meeting 8:20am

February 19 - PTO Meeting, 5:30 PM

February 24 - Bear Bucks Store - Teachers have schedules

February 25 - School Improvement Meeting 8:00 am

           February 25 - 1st Grade Authors Afternoon 2:00 pm

February 27 - PBIS Assembly - K-2 2:00 pm - 3-5 2:45 pm


Pictures from around the school

Mrs. Smith leading a discussion 

Girl Scout leggings! 

Fun Friday Winner - Ms. Brandy

Birthday Selfie 


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



Tuesday, January 27, 2026

January 26 - 30, 2026

Mrs. Gandy's class 

Bacon Bears, 

We are BEARS!!! 

Last week at Bacon, we had several great moments worth celebrating! Our staff and students proudly participated in College Day, showing excitement and curiosity about their future goals and dreams. It was wonderful to see so many staff members representing colleges and universities while engaging in conversations about higher education and careers.

We also held a productive PTO meeting, where families and staff came together to collaborate, share ideas, and continue strengthening the partnership that supports our school community. Thank you to our PTO members for your continued time and commitment.

Due to the winter weather, we had no school on Monday and Tuesday. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and understanding as we navigated the snow day safely. A Big Thank You to our custodian department for working with the ice and snow during this treacherous storm. 

Also, as a reminder, there will be No School on Friday, 1/30/26 due to Professional Development for Staff. 

Thank you, Dr. Cook, Principal

Weekly Overview - January - Character Theme - Courage  

Monday 1/26 - No School - Snow Day
Tuesday -  1/27 - No School - Snow Day
Wednesday - 1/28 - C Day - Workout Wednesday; Curriculum and Instruction Meeting, Dr. Cook, Culver, 9-12 PM; Liaison Meeting (and Spring Planning meeting), 4:00 PM
Thursday - 1/29 - D Day - Fun Thursday
Friday - 1/30 - No School Professional Development Day
 

On the horizon for February 

February 2026 - Character Theme - Kindness 

February 2 - Report Cards Posted in Portal

February 2-6 - School Counseling Week

February 2 - 13 - Valentine Grams 

February 4 - K,1  & 2  Meeting - Topic PLC 8:00 am

February 4 - Class Groups & Spring Portraits

February 5 - 3,4 & 5 Meeting - Topic PLC 8:00 am

February 12 - PBIS Team Meeting am

February 12 - PTO Dance, 6:00 PM

February 13 - Jump Rope For Heart, 9:30 am 

February 16 - No School, Presidents Day 

February 18 - I&RS Team Meeting

February 18 - Student Council Meeting 8:20am

February 19 - PTO Meeting, 5:30 PM

February 24 - Bear Bucks Store - Teachers have schedules

February 25 - School Improvement Meeting 8:00 am

           February 25 - 1st Grade Authors Afternoon 2:00 pm

February 27 - PBIS Assembly - K-2 2:00 pm - 3-5 2:45 pm


Pictures from around the school

Mrs. Smith's class celebrating growth on iReady 

Mrs. Smith's class celebrating growth on iReady 


Birthday Selfie 


Birthday Selfie 

Birthday Selfie 

Birthday Selfie 

Mrs. Smith's class celebrating growth on iReady 


Mrs. Smith's class celebrating growth on iReady 


Mrs. Smith's class celebrating growth on iReady 


Mrs. Smith's class celebrating growth on iReady 


Mrs. Smith's class celebrating growth on iReady 


Mrs. Smith's class celebrating growth on iReady 


Mrs. Smith's class celebrating growth on iReady 



College Day at Bacon 

College Day at Bacon 

College Day at Bacon 

College Day at Bacon 

College Day at Bacon 

Fun Friday Winner - Working 9-5! 

College Day at Bacon 

Mrs. Gandy's class earned PJ Day 

Birthday Selfie 

College Day at Bacon 


PJ Day in Mrs. Gandy's class 

Mrs. B and Lilly 

Mrs. B's busy bees 

Mrs. Bee's busy bees 

College Day at Bacon 

College Day at Bacon 

College Day at Bacon 

College Day at Bacon 

College Day at Bacon 

College Day at Bacon 

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

Monday, January 19, 2026

January 1/19 - 1/23, 2026

Perfect Attendance from MP 1 

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in School 

Last week, we proudly celebrated the 80th day of school, and Bacon School was totally rad! Staff and students showed their school pride by rocking their best 80s-inspired outfits, bringing great energy, fun, and spirit into our classrooms and hallways. It was wonderful to see our Bacon Bears celebrating learning together in such a creative way.

We’re already looking ahead to our next milestone! If there are no snow days, we will celebrate the 90th day of school on January 29. Start getting ready now... break out your flannels and music t-shirts and join us for another day of school-wide fun and spirit!

Candy Land Champions 

This week, we also announced our Candy Land winners and congratulations to our 1st grade and 4th grade classes for winning the Candy Land game! Both grade levels worked extremely hard to earn extra points during lunch by using great manners and helping to keep our cafeteria clean. As a reward, both grades will get to vote on a lunch of their choice, well done!

A special shout-out goes to Irene Smalley (1st grade) and Josiah Smalley (4th grade) for being our final Candy Land rollers of the year. Thank you for helping us finish strong!
It's a TIE!! 

Irene and Josiah representing their grades 

4th graders! 

Some of the 1st graders 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/19/26

This week, our students will engage in age-appropriate lessons and discussions honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful legacy of service, equality, and justice. Classrooms will focus on themes such as kindness, courage, fairness, and standing up for what is right, values that continue to guide us as a school community.

College and University Day - Friday, 1/23

This Friday, we are excited to celebrate College and University Day! Students and staff are encouraged to wear college or university gear to show pride in future goals and lifelong learning. This day helps spark conversations about dreams, careers, and the many pathways available to our Bacon Bears.

Picture of the Week

Our Picture of the Week features our perfect attendance students from Marking Period 1. These students were rewarded with a free kids meal from Texas Roadhouse, congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
MP1 Perfect Attendance!!! 


Thank you to our students, staff, and families for continuing to make Bacon such a positive, spirited, and supportive community. We are Bacon Bears! 🐻💙~ Dr. Cook, Principal 

Weekly Overview

Monday - 1/19/26 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday - 1/20/26 - E Day - Welcome back from the weekend 
Wednesday - 1/21/26 - F Day -  Workout Wednesday 
Thursday - 1/22/26 - A Day - PTO Meeting, 5:30 PM 
Friday - 1//23/26 - B Day - Wear your favorite College or University shirt/sweatshirt 

Pictures From Around the School 

80's day at Bacon 


Perfect Attendance in Mrs. Gandy's class


80th day of school 

80th day of school 

Reading in grade 1 

80th day of school 

80th day of school 

Reading in Grade 1 

Reading in Grade 1 

Math Musical Chairs in Kindergarten 

Birthday Selfie 

Birthday Selfie 

Birthday Selfie 


80th day of school 

Birthday Selfie 

80th day of school 

Congrats to Mrs. Hemphill, winner of the week 

80th day of school 

80th day of school 

80th day of school 

80th day of school 

80th day of school 

80th day of school 


80th day of school 

80th day of school 

80th day of school 

5th Grade Band 


80th day of school 

80th day of school 

Birthday Selfie 

80th day of school 

80th day of school 


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