RM Bacon Weekly

Pumpkin painting

Bacon Bears,

One School. One Mission. Infinite Possibilities!

What an excellent week we had at R.M. Bacon Elementary School! As we continue moving through October, it is exciting to see so many wonderful things happening throughout our building. From celebrating our September Attendance Challenge winners to creative classroom activities, meaningful character education lessons, and preparations for our upcoming Halloween Frolic, our Bacon Bears have been busy!

A special thank you to our entire Bacon staff for making this year's Week of Respect such a success! Throughout the week, our students participated in activities and conversations that reinforced the importance of kindness, respect, acceptance, and treating others the way we want to be treated. These lessons extend far beyond one week and reflect the positive school culture we work to build every day. Thank you to everyone who helped make the week meaningful for our students!

We are also encouraged by our early October attendance data, with chronic absenteeism currently at 12%, compared with 20% in September. While there is still work to do, this is a positive start to the month and a reminder of the importance of having our students in school each day.

One of the things I appreciate most about Bacon is the commitment of our staff to creating meaningful experiences for our students. Whether it's a special classroom activity, a positive phone call home, or recognizing students for making good choices, these moments help make Bacon a special place to learn and grow.

As always, thank you to our staff, students, and families for making this another outstanding week!

Get Involved! First PTO Meeting of the Year!

Our first PTO meeting of the school year will take place on Thursday, October 16, at 5:30 PM in the Bacon School Library! This is a wonderful opportunity for families to get involved, share ideas, and help make a positive difference in our school community. Elections for PTO executive board positions will also take place during the meeting. Whether you are interested in taking on a leadership role, volunteering at school events, or simply learning more about how you can support our Bacon Bears, we encourage you to attend. We hope to see you there!

A Special Visitor in Ms. Ruberton's Classroom!

Teddy in the house

Ms. Ruberton's fourth-grade class received a very special visitor this week—Teddy, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Schaffer's therapy dog!

The class was selected by Mr. Matusz in recognition of their dedication to the Character Strong program and their outstanding participation in a lesson focused on understanding and appreciating differences.

What makes this recognition even more special is that the students demonstrated such wonderful engagement and thoughtful participation at 3:15 on a Friday afternoon! Anyone who works in an elementary school knows how impressive that is!

Their hard work and positive attitudes earned them a visit from Teddy, and needless to say, the students absolutely loved meeting their furry guest!

Congratulations to Ms. Ruberton and her students for demonstrating what Character Strong looks like in action. What a wonderful example of the great things happening at Bacon!

BIMAS Mental Health Screening – October 15

Our annual BIMAS Universal Mental Health Screening is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, for students in grades 3–5.

Grades 3–4: 9:20 AM
Grade 5: 10:10 AM

Students will receive the survey link in their school email from Edumetrisis. Students whose families opted out will not receive a link. Participation is voluntary.

Celebrating September's Attendance Champions!

We recently celebrated the students who earned recognition through our September Attendance Challenge! Students enjoyed delicious apples with caramel and chocolate, along with some extra recess on a beautiful fall day!

A special thank you to Ms. Berry for coordinating the celebration and Ms. Candy for helping prepare the treats!

We are also off to an encouraging start in October, with our chronic absenteeism rate currently at 12%, compared with 20% in September. While we still have work to do, this is a positive early indicator as we continue emphasizing the importance of consistent attendance.

Creepy, Creative Fun in Mrs. Lunemann's Classroom!

Who knew underwear could make reading so much fun? Mrs. Lunemann's kindergarten students enjoyed a hilarious and slightly spooky literacy activity inspired by Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds.
After enjoying the story, our young Bacon Bears put their imaginations to work by designing their very own creative pairs of underwear! From colorful patterns to unique designs, students had a wonderful opportunity to bring a story to life through art and creativity.
What a fun way to celebrate reading, imagination, and the excitement of the Halloween season!

Pumpkin Painting in Second Grade!

Fall creativity was in full swing in Ms. McLaughlin's second-grade classroom, where students had the opportunity to paint pumpkins!

Activities like these bring excitement into our classrooms and give students opportunities to express their creativity while enjoying the fall season.