RM Bacon Weekly

5th Grade Step Up

Bacon Bears,

Well... that's a wrap!

As we close the book on another incredible school year, I simply want to say thank you. It has truly been an amazing year at R.M. Bacon Elementary School, and none of our success would have been possible without the partnership between our dedicated staff, supportive families, and, most importantly, our amazing students.

This year, we celebrated so many accomplishments together. We continued building on our culture as a State School of Character, strengthened our PBIS and Character Education programs, and expanded opportunities for students to take on leadership roles. Academically, our students worked incredibly hard, and we saw strong growth in reading and mathematics. We celebrated outstanding performances on i-Ready, improved reading achievement through ARC/IRLA, and exceeded our math goal by maintaining 81% of our students who entered the year on grade level. We also continued making gains in English Language Arts while seeing more students move into proficiency.

One of our proudest accomplishments was reducing our chronic absenteeism rate from 29.3% to just 23%—a reduction of 6.3 percentage points, or an impressive 21.5% decrease from last year. This achievement reflects the dedication of our students, families, teachers, and staff who made attendance a priority throughout the school year. We also continued to reduce discipline referrals, creating an even more positive learning environment where students could learn, grow, and succeed.

Beyond academics, we created countless memories together. From our Halloween Frolic, Read-A-Thon, concerts, Art Show, Olympic Day, Fun Day, Water Day, PBIS celebrations, field trips, assemblies, and our wonderful 5th Grade Step Up Ceremony, this year was filled with opportunities for our students to learn, grow, celebrate, and simply enjoy being kids. These are the moments that help make Bacon such a special place.

As we say goodbye to this school year, we also want to recognize two very special members of the Bacon family.

Congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Veal and Mrs. DiGiorgio on your well-deserved retirements! Thank you for your years of dedication, compassion, and service to the students, families, and staff of R.M. Bacon Elementary School. Your impact will be felt for years to come, and you will always be part of the Bacon family. We wish you nothing but happiness and good health as you begin this exciting new chapter.

To our rising 5th graders, congratulations! We are so proud of everything you have accomplished during your time at Bacon. We have watched you grow into confident, caring, and capable young people, and we know you are ready for the next step. Best of luck in middle school—we know you'll continue to make us proud. Remember, once a Bacon Bear, always a Bacon Bear!

Summer Office Hours

Our school office will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM throughout the summer. Please note that there will be times when the office is temporarily closed due to professional development, building updates, or other school business. When the office is closed, a notice will be posted on the front door. If you need assistance, please call (856) 327-6101, and we will be happy to help.

We will also be working hard over the summer to make several improvements to our school as we prepare to welcome everyone back in September.

Finally, thank you for allowing us the privilege of educating your children this year. It is truly an honor to serve this incredible community. The support you show our staff and students each day is one of the many reasons Bacon feels like family.

Have a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer. Make wonderful memories, read lots of books, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy every moment. We can't wait to welcome everyone back in September for another amazing year at R.M. Bacon Elementary School.

Pictures From Around the School

Dismissal Crew

5th grade Step Up

5th Grade Step Up

5th grade Team

Look who got a new bike!

PBIS Water Day

Summer Birthday Selfies

Bruh...we out

Summer Birthday Selfies

Good luck Violet

Last day of 1st grade

5th Grade Step Up

5th grade Step Up

5th graders

PBIS Water Day

Bacon Staff on last day of school

PBIS Water Day

Summer Birthday Selfies

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Published by Spike Cook, Bacon Principal, Millville

Happy Retirement to Mrs. Digorgio and Ms. Veale

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in School

Last week, we had the honor of dedicating Max Richter's Eagle Scout Project at Bacon School. We were joined by members of District Administration, the Boy Scouts, community leaders, Max's family, and our entire school community.

During his remarks, Max reflected on his time as a Bacon student and shared how he wanted to give back to the school that helped shape him. His project created a reset area where students and staff can relax, reflect, and recharge. In his speech, Dr. Matt Mazzoni, Superintendent of Schools, challenged our students to make their mark on the world just as Max has done through his service and leadership. We would like to thank Dr. Mazzoni for his continued support of Bacon School, as well as Mr. Schaffer and Mr. Barber for attending and celebrating this special occasion with us.

We also held our End-of-Year Awards Ceremony, where every student was recognized for their accomplishments throughout the school year. In addition, we celebrated our June Students of the Month and recognized the many ways our students have demonstrated academic success, character, and growth.

Another highlight of the week was our first-ever 5th Grade Breakfast. The students had a wonderful time celebrating together as they prepare for their transition to middle school. We were grateful to welcome Ms. Andrews from Lakeside Middle School, who spent time teaching students how to open combination locks and answering questions about the transition to 6th grade. We also appreciate Mr. Barber, Assistant Superintendent, for stopping by to support our students during the event.

Retirement Recognition

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. DiGiorgio and Ms. Veale on their retirements. Both have made a tremendous impact on the students, families, and staff of RM Bacon Elementary School throughout their careers. Their dedication, kindness, and commitment to children have helped shape countless lives. We thank them for their years of service and wish them nothing but happiness and success in this exciting new chapter.

Water Day – Monday, June 22

Students are looking forward to our annual Water Day on Monday! This fun-filled event is always one of the highlights of the school year and provides students with an opportunity to celebrate all of their hard work and accomplishments.

Please remember to send your child with a towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, and a bag for wet clothes. Students should also bring a change of clothes if desired.

We are also excited to welcome Kona Ice, which will be available for purchase during the event. We encourage families to review the pricing information included on the flyer.

We look forward to a fun, safe, and memorable day for all of our Bacon Bears!

Weekly Overview

This will be a short but exciting week at Bacon! Early Dismissal each day at 1:30 PM

Monday - June 22 - D Day - PBIS Water Day - Grades 3-5 at 11:00 AM; Grades K-2 at 12:00 PM

Tuesday - June 23 - E Day - 5th Grade Step-Up Ceremony at 10:30 AM

Wednesday - June 24 - F Day - School Spirit Day - Wear your Bacon Gear - Last Day of the 2025-2026 School Year

As we prepare to close another successful school year, I would like to thank our students, staff, and families for their support, partnership, and commitment to our school community.