RM Bacon Weekly

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Bacon Weekly - 4/20 - 4/24, 2026

Student Art Show

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in Schools

We had an amazing week back from Spring Break and truly hit the ground running, getting right back into the strong learning culture that defines Bacon School.

Our students are fully engaged in both Math and Language Arts, utilizing i-Ready to strengthen their skills while allowing us to closely monitor progress. Our special area teachers continue to inspire creativity and curiosity across Library, Art, Music, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Science.

A big thank you to our cafeteria staff for ensuring our students are well fed and cared for each day, and to our maintenance team for their ongoing efforts to keep our building clean and ready for learning.

Our 4th graders had the opportunity to attend a portion of the high school’s production of Seussical the Musical. Their behavior was outstanding, and they represented Bacon with pride as true role models.

Looking ahead, we are excited to host the Leadership Learning Series at Bacon on Tuesday, where administrators from across the district will visit classrooms and engage in learning to strengthen their leadership practices.

We will wrap up the week with our monthly Student of the Month and PBIS Assembly on Friday. Additionally, our PTO meeting on Friday at 5:00 PM will focus on planning for the upcoming Annual School Plan for the 2025–2026 school year.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our Bacon Bears! ~ Dr. Cook

Student Art Exhibit

We are proud to share that 16 Kindergarteners, 16 First Graders, 18 Second Graders, 18 Third Graders, 16 Fourth Graders and 13 Fifth Graders were selected to showcase their artwork at the Millville Renaissance Art Gallery!

This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to share their creativity with the community and be recognized for their artistic talents.

A special thank you to Ms. Peck for coordinating this event and for her dedication to developing our students’ artistic abilities. Her work continues to inspire our Bacon Bears and provide meaningful opportunities for them to shine beyond the classroom. (See pictures below)

Meet Our New Bacon Bear!

Biggie!

We are excited to introduce the newest member of our Bacon family, Biggie the hare!

Biggie has officially been approved by Dr. Cook in accordance with Board of Education policy regarding live animals in school and has made his home in Mrs. Gandy’s classroom. He wasted no time settling in, he even tried his hand at working on Dr. Cook’s laptop!

More importantly, the students in Mrs. Gandy’s class have warmly welcomed Biggie into their already amazing learning environment. We are excited for the joy and learning experiences he will bring to our Bacon Bears.

Welcome to Bacon, Biggie!

Mrs. Gandy's class welcomes Biggie

Biggie working on Dr. Cook's desk

Attendance Challenge Update

Our Attendance Challenge continues, and we are proud of the effort our Bacon Bears are putting in each day!

Week 2 Leaders:
3rd Place – 96%: Mrs. DiGiorgio & Ms. Anton
2nd Place – 97%: Ms. Ruberton, Mrs. Lane & Mrs. Smith
1st Place – 98%: Mrs. Gandy

As a school, we continue working toward our goal of reducing chronic absenteeism by 10%. Currently, we are at 24%, compared to 26% at this time last year. While we are making progress, we know that consistent attendance is critical for student success. Our goal is to be below 24% for the year!!!

Pizza Bingo Night – April 28

You could win this at Pizza Bingo -
Disney Basket, donated by Melissa Gandy, Family Vacation Specialist

Join us for a fun-filled Pizza Bingo Night on April 28 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM!

Enjoy an evening of pizza, bingo, and prizes, along with a basket auction and a 5th grade pretzel sale. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

$2 per person (cash only)
Additional bingo boards: $5
Basket auction tickets: 2 for $1

This is always a great community event, and we hope to see many of our Bacon Bears and families there!

A reminder that parents must accompany students during the event.

PTO Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser is Coming!

We are excited to kick off our Spring PTO Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser, which will run from April 27 at 5:00 PM through May 1 at 5:00 PM.

This fundraiser has been a tremendous success thanks to our school community:

Year 1: $1,813 in sales
Last Year: $3,408 raised with 71 supporters
Profit: 50% of all sales goes directly to our PTO

A special shout-out to last year’s top fundraisers: Logan & Owen Davis, Isabella Ailanno, and Mrs. Catlett!

The growth we saw was due to your outreach and support—let’s keep that momentum going! It is not too early to get started:

Set up your store
Download the app
Reach out to friends and family

Get started here: https://popup.doublegood.com/event/98c58abe-2b85-11f1-8a14-6f4c6e4a0046
Event Code: KLUUIJ

Thank you for supporting our students and school community. Let’s make this our best fundraiser yet!

Weekly Overview

Monday - 4/20/26 - C Day - Motivation Monday, 8:40 AM, Library; Wear Motivational Gear

Tuesday - 4/21/26 - D Day - Leadership Learning Series (Admin), Library, All Day

Wednesday - 4/22/26 - E Day - Earth Day; Curriculum and Instruction Meeting (Dr. Cook), Culver, 9-12; Workout Wednesday

Thursday - 4/23/26 - F Day - Take Your Child to Work Day; PTO Meeting (Annual School Planning Meeting), 5:00 PM

Friday - 4/24/26 - A Day - Student Council Meeting, Library, 8:00AM; PBIS Assembly (K-2, 2:00 PM), (3-5, 2:45 PM)

Pictures around the school

Student Art Exhibit

Ms. McLaughlin won Fun Friday

Selfie time

Birthday Selfie

Student Art Exhibit

5th Graders serenading

Student Art Exhibit

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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, April 12, 2026

Bacon Weekly - 4/13 - 4/17, 2026

Bubbles for Autism

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in School

Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable time with family and friends. Before the break, we had two great events, Bubbles for Autism Awareness and our Egg Roll. Be sure to check out the pictures below to see all the fun and smiles from those days!

This week, we are hitting the ground running with a full week of learning and exploration. Our students in grades 3–5 are preparing for the upcoming state assessments, and we are looking forward to seeing them show what they know.

One area we continue to focus on is attendance. Our chronic absenteeism rate has climbed to 26%, which is where we ended last school year. Our goal is to improve this number, and every day matters.

As a reminder, a student is considered chronically absent if they miss 18 or more days of school. This is a New Jersey Department of Education guideline, and unfortunately, doctor’s notes or other excuses do not change this designation.

We appreciate your continued support in ensuring students are here, on time, and ready to learn each day.

Let’s have a great week, Bacon!

Dr. Cook ~ Principal

Weekly Overview

Monday - 4/13/26 - D Day - Welcome Back to Bacon

Tuesday - 4/14/26 - E Day - Bus Evacuations, All School, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM; Beyond the Bell Food Distribution, 10:30 AM

Wednesday - 4/15/26 - F Day - Workout Wednesday; Staff Meeting, Teachers Only, 8:00 AM; 4^th Grade trip to High School to see Seussical, 9:30 AM

Thursday - 4/16/26 - A Day -

Friday - 4/17/26 - B Day - 4^th Grade Teacher Interviews, Conference Room

On the Horizon ...

Pizza Bingo (4/28/26 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)

Join us for Pizza Bingo on Tuesday, April 28 from 6:00–7:30 PM! This is always a fun night for our Bacon families with food, games, and great prizes.

Double Good Spring Fundraiser (4/27–5/1)

Our Spring Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser runs April 27 (5:00 PM) through May 1 (5:00 PM). This has been a growing success thanks to your support—last year we raised $3,408 with 71 supporters (up from $1,813 in year one), earning 50% profit for our PTO. Link to sign up https://popup.doublegood.com/event/98c58abe-2b85-11f1-8a14-6f4c6e4a0046