You Matter!
From all of us at RM Bacon Elementary School, enjoy the holidays and Happy New Year! School is back in session on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Happy Holidays!
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
From all of us at RM Bacon Elementary School, enjoy the holidays and Happy New Year! School is back in session on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
You Matter!
From all of us at RM Bacon Elementary School, enjoy the holidays and Happy New Year! School is back in session on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Talent Show
Looking for something to do on Wednesday night? You are invited to the 2012 Talent Show. Doors open at 6:15 PM.
Also, Parents are invited to a Parents Only meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss safety and security of RM Bacon School. We hope you can join us.
Impossible is Nothing
Also, Parents are invited to a Parents Only meeting at 5:30 PM to discuss safety and security of RM Bacon School. We hope you can join us.
Impossible is Nothing
Sunday, December 16, 2012
December 17 - 21
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
This is a difficult post. As a Principal, I have many responsibilities, and with the recent events that happened in Sandy Hook Elementary I am struggling with words to describe how I feel. Honestly, I have not watched the news stories about the tragedy. All of the information, and this is purposeful, has been through what I have read through trusted sources. I have taken the weekend to reflect on the preciousness of life, the importance of being a father and husband, and role teachers play in our society. I also have thought a lot about why we must continue to move on, be brave and committed to our kids!
On Monday morning our staff will begin the healing process with a brief meeting to process the events of Friday, discuss our game plan in working with the children, and to look at the safety of our school. We certainly can not accomplish everything in 20 minutes. This will be a lengthy process that will require not only the staff, but eventually the students, parents and community members of Millville.
On Wednesday evening prior to the Talent Show, I will be coordinating a meeting with any parents who would like to discuss the events of Sandy Hook Elementary at 5:30 PM in Room 2. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss safety concerns at RM Bacon, and we can move forward as parents and educators.
There will be some immediate changes to RM Bacon Elementary that will be designed to promote safety and security. We will be sending a letter home with all students on Monday that will outline these changes. In that letter we will also highlight the series of meetings set up for January so that we will all feel safer in wake of these tragic events.
I hope you can attend our meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 pm before the Talent Show. Your attendance will be welcomed!
In the meantime, we will continue our pursuit of the impossible as we educate our world class students!
You Matter!
This is a difficult post. As a Principal, I have many responsibilities, and with the recent events that happened in Sandy Hook Elementary I am struggling with words to describe how I feel. Honestly, I have not watched the news stories about the tragedy. All of the information, and this is purposeful, has been through what I have read through trusted sources. I have taken the weekend to reflect on the preciousness of life, the importance of being a father and husband, and role teachers play in our society. I also have thought a lot about why we must continue to move on, be brave and committed to our kids!
On Monday morning our staff will begin the healing process with a brief meeting to process the events of Friday, discuss our game plan in working with the children, and to look at the safety of our school. We certainly can not accomplish everything in 20 minutes. This will be a lengthy process that will require not only the staff, but eventually the students, parents and community members of Millville.
On Wednesday evening prior to the Talent Show, I will be coordinating a meeting with any parents who would like to discuss the events of Sandy Hook Elementary at 5:30 PM in Room 2. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss safety concerns at RM Bacon, and we can move forward as parents and educators.
There will be some immediate changes to RM Bacon Elementary that will be designed to promote safety and security. We will be sending a letter home with all students on Monday that will outline these changes. In that letter we will also highlight the series of meetings set up for January so that we will all feel safer in wake of these tragic events.
I hope you can attend our meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 pm before the Talent Show. Your attendance will be welcomed!
In the meantime, we will continue our pursuit of the impossible as we educate our world class students!
Weekly Overview:
Monday, Dec.
17th (C Day) Staff Meeting at 8:30 am, Wellness Meeting at 11:00, TREK Meeting at 1:00pm
Tuesday,
Dec. 18th (D Day) Staff Holiday Dinner at 5:00 pm
Wednesday,
Dec. 19th (E Day) Parent Discussion Session About Sandy Hook Tragedy, 5:30 pm, Talent
Show 6:30 pm
Thursday,
Dec.20th (A Day) No
Staff Meeting, Progress
Reports Printed, Talent
Show
Friday, Dec.
21st (B Day) Pajama Day, Progress
Reports distributed, Sing-a-long in gym, Polar Express Movie with Hot Choc. & Popcorn, 1:45 pm Dismissal
Impossible is Nothing!
Friday, December 7, 2012
December 10 -14
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
This week students in grades 3 - 5 spent time preparing for next week's Winter Concert. Our Chorus and Band students improved each day, and we are all looking forward to Tuesday, December 11, 2012 @ 7:00 PM when they show off!
Throughout the course of the week, our Bacon Bears continued to work on the important aspects of their learning. As I walked through the building, I heard high levels of questioning, students applying their learning, and lots of technology! Each day we take a step closer to being a world class 21st century school!
So, as we prepare for this upcoming week ask yourself these questions:
- Am I giving 110%?
- Am I being safe, responsible, and respectful?
- Will I improve from where I was last week?
I am sure I have highlighted our building in previous posts, and I hate to brag, but we have an awesome school. Want to see why? Here are some pictures I took of the building this week.
Teachers.... Want to know more about Edublogs? Check this out
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Mobile Dentist, Library 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM; BAND Practice 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Tuesday - CHORUS Practice 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM; Winter Concert, 7:00 PM; I and RS Meeting 12:30 PM; Administrative Meeting 1:00 PM at Culver Center (Dr. Cook)
Wednesday - RAC training (Dr. Cook) all day
Thursday -
Friday - Tech Friday, 8:20 AM room 2; PBIS Meeting 1:00 PM
Remember.... Impossible is Nothing!
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| You Matter! |
This week students in grades 3 - 5 spent time preparing for next week's Winter Concert. Our Chorus and Band students improved each day, and we are all looking forward to Tuesday, December 11, 2012 @ 7:00 PM when they show off!
Throughout the course of the week, our Bacon Bears continued to work on the important aspects of their learning. As I walked through the building, I heard high levels of questioning, students applying their learning, and lots of technology! Each day we take a step closer to being a world class 21st century school!
So, as we prepare for this upcoming week ask yourself these questions:
- Am I giving 110%?
- Am I being safe, responsible, and respectful?
- Will I improve from where I was last week?
I am sure I have highlighted our building in previous posts, and I hate to brag, but we have an awesome school. Want to see why? Here are some pictures I took of the building this week.
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| Our entrance is beginning to look a lot like... Holiday Break? |
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| This is in 1st grade! |
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| A new football field? Or an instructional tool? |
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| Coats for Kids winners! |
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| Some Chorus students preparing for the Winter Concert |
Teachers.... Want to know more about Edublogs? Check this out
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Mobile Dentist, Library 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM; BAND Practice 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Tuesday - CHORUS Practice 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM; Winter Concert, 7:00 PM; I and RS Meeting 12:30 PM; Administrative Meeting 1:00 PM at Culver Center (Dr. Cook)
Wednesday - RAC training (Dr. Cook) all day
Thursday -
Friday - Tech Friday, 8:20 AM room 2; PBIS Meeting 1:00 PM
Remember.... Impossible is Nothing!
Saturday, December 1, 2012
December 3 - 7
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
Breaking News
The Regional Achievement Center (RAC) visited RM Bacon on Thursday, November 29. I am pleased to report that they absolutely loved our school. Here are a few of the reasons:
Innovation
- Unlike any of the other schools they visited, RM Bacon has a defined social media presence that seeks parent, student, and teacher collaboration and communication
- Our Climate and Culture- RM Bacon has embarked on a few new initiatives this year to engage parents and community members through Bacon University, Mural Projects, and Home and School events
- Video Projects - RM Bacon was selected to participate in 2 video projects to assist other teachers with improving classroom instruction (EnVisions Math and ASCD)
Classroom Instruction
- Unlike other schools they visited, RM Bacon has a more student driven classroom environment
This Week
Impossible is Nothing!
You Matter!
Breaking News
The Regional Achievement Center (RAC) visited RM Bacon on Thursday, November 29. I am pleased to report that they absolutely loved our school. Here are a few of the reasons:
Innovation
- Unlike any of the other schools they visited, RM Bacon has a defined social media presence that seeks parent, student, and teacher collaboration and communication
- Our Climate and Culture- RM Bacon has embarked on a few new initiatives this year to engage parents and community members through Bacon University, Mural Projects, and Home and School events
- Video Projects - RM Bacon was selected to participate in 2 video projects to assist other teachers with improving classroom instruction (EnVisions Math and ASCD)
Classroom Instruction
- Unlike other schools they visited, RM Bacon has a more student driven classroom environment
- Learning Centers are clearly defined, and added to the student-centered classrooms
- Students were on task and were able to articulate objectives
- Basic Skills Intervention uses student data to inform instruction
- Teachers displayed great questioning techniques, appropriate use of the SMART Boards, and high level Blooms questioning
I am so proud of our Bacon Family! But, I will offer a word of caution- We still have a LOT of WORK to do! Students and teachers will need to continually challenge themselves to make sure that we prove to the world in May that Impossible Is Nothing! We need to improve our NJASK scores! We will do it, together!!!!
We have a few changes to our regular schedule this week. We are calling this week "Chorus Week." Mrs. Simpson, in an effort to minimize classroom disruptions, has been working with the students in the classroom on the Winter Concert musical pieces. This week she will have double practices each day (9:20 AM - 10:00 AM, and again at 3:00 - dismissal). Next Tuesday (December 11) is the Winter Concert. Make sure to mark your calenders.
After several reschedules, the Fire Company will be visiting RM Bacon on Tuesday to make sure all the students get an opportunity to tour the Fire House. On Friday, the Nurse will be taking selected students to the Motor Park for the Annual Coats for Kids.
Video of the Week:
Mr. Hudson's kids kicked out the 19th Century School desks, and recreated their learning environment to model 21st Century learning. Here is the video they made about the change:
Weekly Overview
Monday - Chorus Practice (9:20 AM - 10:00 AM; 3:00 PM - Dismissal)
Tuesday - Fire Company visits; Chorus Practice (9:20 AM - 10:00 AM; 3:00 PM - Dismissal)
Wednesday - Chorus Practice (9:20 AM - 10:00 AM; 3:00 PM - Dismissal)
Thursday - Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM; Chorus Practice (9:20 AM - 10:00 AM; 3:00 PM - Dismissal)
Friday - Chorus Practice (9:20 AM - 10:00 AM; 3:00 PM - Dismissal) Coats for Kids
Impossible is Nothing!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
November 26 - 30
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
We ended a short, but eventful week on a really good note today! Students and teachers met in the gym for our annual Soccie game. In between innings, there were activities for each of the grade levels. Teachers came out victorious in the Soccie game by 1 point!
It was obvious from the "Wobble" competition that the teachers had been practicing. 4th grade girls suffered their first defeat in overtime. What a wobble!
When we return from the Thanksgiving break, we are going to have a busy schedule. Check out the weekly overview for all the activities.
On behalf of the entire RM Bacon Staff, have a great Thanksgiving!
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Picture Day (Gym classes in the Computer Lab except DeVita, Cheeseman, and Taylor); SuccessMaker Meeting 10:00 AM (invite only, Computer Lab)
Tuesday - Fire Company make-up
Wednesday - Dr. Cook out in the morning (Mrs. Harris substituting)
Thursday - Regional Achievement Center (RAC) visits RM Bacon
Friday - PBIS Meeting 1- 3:30 PM; Bear Bucks store
You Matter!
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| Soccie Game 2012 |
It was obvious from the "Wobble" competition that the teachers had been practicing. 4th grade girls suffered their first defeat in overtime. What a wobble!
When we return from the Thanksgiving break, we are going to have a busy schedule. Check out the weekly overview for all the activities.
On behalf of the entire RM Bacon Staff, have a great Thanksgiving!
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| 5th Grade Isaiah working on his computer engineer career |
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Picture Day (Gym classes in the Computer Lab except DeVita, Cheeseman, and Taylor); SuccessMaker Meeting 10:00 AM (invite only, Computer Lab)
Tuesday - Fire Company make-up
Wednesday - Dr. Cook out in the morning (Mrs. Harris substituting)
Thursday - Regional Achievement Center (RAC) visits RM Bacon
Friday - PBIS Meeting 1- 3:30 PM; Bear Bucks store
Friday, November 16, 2012
November 19 - 21
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, RM Bacon is thankful for the parents, and students of our great school.
On Thursday, November 15, 2012, we hosted our 9th Annual Turkey Feast! Want see the Turkey Feast? Check out this video we made:
We participated in the World Run Day on Monday, November 12. We had 100% participation in this event, and we raised close to 800.00 for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization! Great job everyone!
To cap the week off, RM Bacon hosted Jeff Bradbury, also known as TeacherCast. Check out his blog post on his experience with our school. http://blog.teachercast.net/teachercast-visits-rm-bacon-elementary-school
This week is a shortened week with early dismissal at 1:45 PM Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We have off on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Weekly Overview
Monday - Early Dismissal 1:45 PM; Parent Conferences 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday - Early Dismissal 1:45 PM; Parent Conferences 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday - 9:30 AM Soccie Ball Game (Teachers vs. Students); Early Dismissal 1:45 PM
Thursday - Thanksgiving, No School
Friday - No School
Impossible Is Nothing!
You Matter!
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| HSA Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse |
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, RM Bacon is thankful for the parents, and students of our great school.
On Thursday, November 15, 2012, we hosted our 9th Annual Turkey Feast! Want see the Turkey Feast? Check out this video we made:
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| World Run Day |
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| Ms. Fallows class participated in a mystery skype |
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| Mrs Taylor's class did a project on animals |
This week is a shortened week with early dismissal at 1:45 PM Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We have off on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Weekly Overview
Monday - Early Dismissal 1:45 PM; Parent Conferences 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday - Early Dismissal 1:45 PM; Parent Conferences 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday - 9:30 AM Soccie Ball Game (Teachers vs. Students); Early Dismissal 1:45 PM
Thursday - Thanksgiving, No School
Friday - No School
Impossible Is Nothing!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
November 12 - 16
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
On Wednesday, we were treated to our first snowfall of the school year! Some classes used this as a teachable moment, and went out in the snow! Besides playing in the snow, kids asked big questions about the snow.
We are getting into the life long fitness mode at RM Bacon this week. We are excited to be participating in the World Run Day on Monday at 2:00 PM. All proceeds that are raised will go to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization. The top 10 fundraisers will receive a free T-Shirt! Here is the trailer for the World Run Day:
Also this week is Sneaker Week. If staff donate 5.00 they are allowed to wear sneakers the entire week to show the students that we are a healthy school! For more information, please visit this site:
Weekly Overview:Monday - World Run Day, 2:00 PM
Tuesday - I and RS Meeting, 1- 3:30 PM
Wednesday - Grades are to be posted, Waste Management Assembly K-2 9:30 - 10:15AM, 3-5 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Thursday - Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM with special guest www.teachercast.net; Book Fair in Library Class; Annual Turkey Feast 11:00 AM
Friday - 1:45 PM Dismissal for Parent Conferences; Book Fair in Library Class
Impossible is Nothing!
You Matter!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Halloween Frolic! A fun time was had by all :)
On Wednesday, we were treated to our first snowfall of the school year! Some classes used this as a teachable moment, and went out in the snow! Besides playing in the snow, kids asked big questions about the snow.
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| Ms. Fallows's 1st grade class asked themselves...what is snow? Where does it come from? What does it taste like? |
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| After going outside and "collecting" snowflakes, Mrs. DiGorgio's class drew pictures and studied the mirror images of the flakes |
We are getting into the life long fitness mode at RM Bacon this week. We are excited to be participating in the World Run Day on Monday at 2:00 PM. All proceeds that are raised will go to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization. The top 10 fundraisers will receive a free T-Shirt! Here is the trailer for the World Run Day:
Also this week is Sneaker Week. If staff donate 5.00 they are allowed to wear sneakers the entire week to show the students that we are a healthy school! For more information, please visit this site:
Weekly Overview:Monday - World Run Day, 2:00 PM
Tuesday - I and RS Meeting, 1- 3:30 PM
Wednesday - Grades are to be posted, Waste Management Assembly K-2 9:30 - 10:15AM, 3-5 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Thursday - Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM with special guest www.teachercast.net; Book Fair in Library Class; Annual Turkey Feast 11:00 AM
Friday - 1:45 PM Dismissal for Parent Conferences; Book Fair in Library Class
Impossible is Nothing!
Friday, November 2, 2012
November 4 - 7
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
Daylight Savings Time - Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour on Saturday Night!
School Pictures have been rescheduled for Monday, November 26, 2012!!!!
Despite Hurricane Sandy, we had a really good week here at RM Bacon. On Thursday, we had a great turnout for our Halloween Frolic! Then on Friday the students and teachers enjoyed the Halloween Parade and parties! All in all the week was spooktacular!
This week is a shortened due to the NJEA conference. We only have school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week! There is no school on Thursday and Friday
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Dr. Cook out of the office, Mrs. Harris substituting; I and RS Meeting
Tuesday - No BSI classes; Fire Prevention Day
Wednesday - Fire Prevention Day; PBIS Interviews; GI Go for Jeans day
Thursday - No School
Friday - No School
Impossible is Nothing!
You Matter!
Daylight Savings Time - Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour on Saturday Night!
School Pictures have been rescheduled for Monday, November 26, 2012!!!!
Despite Hurricane Sandy, we had a really good week here at RM Bacon. On Thursday, we had a great turnout for our Halloween Frolic! Then on Friday the students and teachers enjoyed the Halloween Parade and parties! All in all the week was spooktacular!
This week is a shortened due to the NJEA conference. We only have school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week! There is no school on Thursday and Friday
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Dr. Cook out of the office, Mrs. Harris substituting; I and RS Meeting
Tuesday - No BSI classes; Fire Prevention Day
Wednesday - Fire Prevention Day; PBIS Interviews; GI Go for Jeans day
Thursday - No School
Friday - No School
Impossible is Nothing!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
October 29 - November 2
Bacon Bears,
We are open with a regular schedule on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Please note changes to the schedule below:
Here is the schedule for the remainder of the week:
Monday - World Run Assembly, 9:30AM (School was cancelled)
Tuesday - School Photos, all day; Halloween Frolic, 7:00 PM (School was cancelled)
Wednesday - SuccessMaker presentation, 9:00 AM
Thursday -Staff Meeting 8:00 AM; Halloween Frolic, 6:30 PM
Friday - Halloween Parade, 2:00 PM with class parties to follow You Matter!
There is only one thing on the mind of everyone in the South Jersey area.... Hurricane Sandy. Our superintendent has said that they will be determining whether or not we have school based on the reports and if we don't hear anything, we are still open.
We had a Bacon Bear Alumni visit our school on Friday. Taiwan Holmes, who is currently attended RM Bacon in the 1980's stopped by to see the school. He met with former teachers, and even talked to a few students. Thanks for the visit!
Video of the week. As I was observing Mrs. Benson's class this week, I watched this video. Very Cool:
Impossible is Nothing!
We are open with a regular schedule on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Please note changes to the schedule below:
Here is the schedule for the remainder of the week:
Wednesday - SuccessMaker presentation, 9:00 AM
Thursday -
Friday - Halloween Parade, 2:00 PM with class parties to follow You Matter!
There is only one thing on the mind of everyone in the South Jersey area.... Hurricane Sandy. Our superintendent has said that they will be determining whether or not we have school based on the reports and if we don't hear anything, we are still open. We had a Bacon Bear Alumni visit our school on Friday. Taiwan Holmes, who is currently attended RM Bacon in the 1980's stopped by to see the school. He met with former teachers, and even talked to a few students. Thanks for the visit!
Video of the week. As I was observing Mrs. Benson's class this week, I watched this video. Very Cool:
On November
12, 2012, RM Bacon School will be participating in WORLD RUN DAY 2012!!! We
will celebrate the sport of running by promoting the health benefits and
engaging in an afternoon of running, music and fun!!! We will be joining
thousands of others all around the WORLD!! Not only are we trying to promote a healthy lifestyle but we are also
doing this in an effort to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Cumberland County. For more information on this organization please visit www.bbbs.org.
Impossible is Nothing!
Saturday, October 20, 2012
October 22 - 26
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
It was not easy being out of the building three days last week . Mrs. Harris continues to do an excellent job for the school in my absence.
I attended and presented at the Texas ASCD conference in Dallas, TX. It was a great experience all around, and as I shared the RM Bacon Elementary story, educators were impressed. I was able to tour Dealey Plaza, the grassy knoll, and the school book depository museum all in relation to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States of America.
On Thursday, along with Mrs. Simpson (Music Teacher and Family and Community Engagement Coordinator), and Mrs. Markee (our Home and School Association President) I visited Knapp Elementary School. Knapp has become recognized throughout the country as one of the premier schools for family and community engagement. We learned about their school, and their programs. We also had the opportunity to share some of the great programs that are occurring here at RM Bacon Elementary.
Pictures from Knapp
Updates for this week
There will be no Resource Room classes on Monday or Tuesday. Mrs. Peterson and Ms. Ford are working on a complete re haul of their schedule. More information to follow.
This week we have Dr. Porecca visiting RM Bacon to screen students for vision (Tuesday At 9:30 AM). Contact the Nurse if you have any questions.
On Wednesday we will be having an assembly titled "More Power for You!" This looks to be a great opportunity for our students to learn about motivation.
All teachers (except BSI interventionists) will participate in Grade Level Meetings this week. We will be focusing on Generating and Testing Hypothesis application in the classrooms.
Club 21 Sailing Adventure:
Weekly Overview
Monday - Dr. Cook will be a guest teacher for Mr. Drewnowski
Tuesday - Eye Screenings at 9:30 AM;
Wednesday - More Power for YOU! 2:00 PM; I &RS team training all day
Thursday - Grade Level Meetings for all Teachers (CITWS)
Friday - Tech Friday; PBIS Meeting 1:00 PM, and Bear Bucks Store at 2:30 PM
You Matter!
It was not easy being out of the building three days last week . Mrs. Harris continues to do an excellent job for the school in my absence.
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| Dr. Cook on the grassy knoll |
Pictures from Knapp
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| Welcoming front lobby at Knapp |
Knapp front entrance
Joe Mazza, Lead Learner at Knapp
Updates for this week
There will be no Resource Room classes on Monday or Tuesday. Mrs. Peterson and Ms. Ford are working on a complete re haul of their schedule. More information to follow.
This week we have Dr. Porecca visiting RM Bacon to screen students for vision (Tuesday At 9:30 AM). Contact the Nurse if you have any questions.
On Wednesday we will be having an assembly titled "More Power for You!" This looks to be a great opportunity for our students to learn about motivation.
All teachers (except BSI interventionists) will participate in Grade Level Meetings this week. We will be focusing on Generating and Testing Hypothesis application in the classrooms.
Club 21 Sailing Adventure:
Weekly Overview
Monday - Dr. Cook will be a guest teacher for Mr. Drewnowski
Tuesday - Eye Screenings at 9:30 AM;
Wednesday - More Power for YOU! 2:00 PM; I &RS team training all day
Thursday - Grade Level Meetings for all Teachers (CITWS)
Friday - Tech Friday; PBIS Meeting 1:00 PM, and Bear Bucks Store at 2:30 PM
Thursday, October 11, 2012
October 15 - 19
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
We are looking for candidates for our first (in a while) Talent Show.... Don't think you have talent? Check this out video, and you might just have a shot at being selected!
Last week we hosted former Harlem Globetrotter Seth Franco.
Seth entertained the students and staff, but it was his message that had everyone excited. Seth talked about how we need to connect with students and adults, talk about our problems, and work hard to overcome!
Seth enjoyed his time at RM Bacon. He signed a ball for us to display in the front office. He said this of our students, "They were great. I loved how they participated, and participated. Thanks to everyone on staff for their help in making this event a success!"
This week is busy for Dr. Cook. He will be presenting on all of the tremendous things going on at RM Bacon. First, on Saturday he will be presenting with our Club 21 coordinator Ms. Discepola on Going Global. They recruited Mrs. Sutton and some willing students to help build interest for the conference.
Then on Sunday, Dr. Cook will be traveling to Dallas, TX to present at Texas ASCD Annual Conference with Principal Tra Hall (from Texas) on the importance of being connected through Social Media. Dr. Cook will be in Dallas until Tuesday.
On Thursday, Dr. Cook and Mrs. Simpson will be traveling to Knapp Elementary School to learn about their parent and community engagement programs.
On Friday, the summer trek team will be working together on the upcoming professional development schedule for the school.
Weekly Overview
Monday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook
Tuesday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook
Wednesday - Part Time Aide workshop, 9:30 Am - 11:00 AM
Thursday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook - Staff Meeting Canceled
Friday - Summer Trek team meeting
Impossible is Nothing!
You Matter!
Did you know that RM Bacon
Elementary has a Facebook page? Yes, in addition to twitter, and the blog, we
are on Facebook. At the time of this blog we had 65 likes. Once we get to 100 likes,
the students will get a special celebration (RM Bacon Facebook page link)
We are looking for candidates for our first (in a while) Talent Show.... Don't think you have talent? Check this out video, and you might just have a shot at being selected!
Last week we hosted former Harlem Globetrotter Seth Franco.
Seth entertained the students and staff, but it was his message that had everyone excited. Seth talked about how we need to connect with students and adults, talk about our problems, and work hard to overcome!
Seth enjoyed his time at RM Bacon. He signed a ball for us to display in the front office. He said this of our students, "They were great. I loved how they participated, and participated. Thanks to everyone on staff for their help in making this event a success!"
This week is busy for Dr. Cook. He will be presenting on all of the tremendous things going on at RM Bacon. First, on Saturday he will be presenting with our Club 21 coordinator Ms. Discepola on Going Global. They recruited Mrs. Sutton and some willing students to help build interest for the conference.
Then on Sunday, Dr. Cook will be traveling to Dallas, TX to present at Texas ASCD Annual Conference with Principal Tra Hall (from Texas) on the importance of being connected through Social Media. Dr. Cook will be in Dallas until Tuesday.
On Thursday, Dr. Cook and Mrs. Simpson will be traveling to Knapp Elementary School to learn about their parent and community engagement programs.
On Friday, the summer trek team will be working together on the upcoming professional development schedule for the school.
Weekly Overview
Monday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook
Tuesday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook
Wednesday - Part Time Aide workshop, 9:30 Am - 11:00 AM
Thursday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook - Staff Meeting Canceled
Friday - Summer Trek team meeting
Impossible is Nothing!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
October 8 - 12
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
We are into our second full week of Monstober, uh, I mean October. I must be watching too much Disney with my kids. I will say, however, that RM Bacon is a Scary Good Elementary School :)
We had a very successful Wellness Week! I want to thank you to the committee that made the week a success: Ms. Spanbauer, Ms. Peck, Ms. McLoone, and Mrs. Simpson!
There were some really cool things going on throughout the school this week. In the Cave, Coach Bramble and Coach have commenced the 2012-13 quest for the Presidential Fitness Awards. Enjoy this video explaining the program:
As I observed teachers this week, I saw so many important activities. There are so many teachers who are ensuring that the children are exposed to 21st Century LEARNING! Here are some of the pictures I took to highlight the hard work that the teachers and kids are engaging in.
This week we have our first 3 day weekend.... No school on Monday!
Here is the Weekly Schedule:
Monday - Off
Tuesday - I and RS meeting, 1:00 PM; Administrator's Meeting, 1:00 PM
Wednesday - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Cape May; Youth Alliance Assembly, 2:00 PM
Thursday -
Friday -
Impossible is Nothing!
You Matter!
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| Wear Blue for School Pride! |
We had a very successful Wellness Week! I want to thank you to the committee that made the week a success: Ms. Spanbauer, Ms. Peck, Ms. McLoone, and Mrs. Simpson!
There were some really cool things going on throughout the school this week. In the Cave, Coach Bramble and Coach have commenced the 2012-13 quest for the Presidential Fitness Awards. Enjoy this video explaining the program:
As I observed teachers this week, I saw so many important activities. There are so many teachers who are ensuring that the children are exposed to 21st Century LEARNING! Here are some of the pictures I took to highlight the hard work that the teachers and kids are engaging in.
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| Anthony met with Mayor Shannon, and presented his idea for a skate park |
Mrs. Gandy's class tweeted the Governor as they worked on a Prezi
Mrs. Sinone's students working on the SMART board
This week we have our first 3 day weekend.... No school on Monday!
Here is the Weekly Schedule:
Monday - Off
Tuesday - I and RS meeting, 1:00 PM; Administrator's Meeting, 1:00 PM
Wednesday - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Cape May; Youth Alliance Assembly, 2:00 PM
Thursday -
Friday -
Impossible is Nothing!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
October 1 - 5 (Wellness Week)
You Matter!
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| Received this picture via twitter this morning. Fitting! |
If you are reading this blog, then you are at the right place for information regarding RM Bacon Elementary, a school where impossible is nothing!
Wellness Week October 1 - 5
In preparation for Wellness Week, our guidance counselor Ms. Spanbauer, along with our PBIS aide, Ms. McCloone worked with some 5th grade students on an interesting video about the Bacon Bully Buster:
Join in the fun as we
show our commitment to “Wellness”. So dig through your closet and get out the
“colors of the day” to represent Wellness all the WAY!
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Monday
10/1/12
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Mellow Yellow-Monday
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Spread KINDNESS and CALM, just stay MELLOW by wearing
yellow
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Tuesday
10/2/12
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Spread Red - Tuesday
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Get the word spread, by wearing red. NO DRUGS FOR ME!
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Wednesday
10/3/12
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True Blue-
Wednesday
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Dress in blue, to represent a
FRIEND who is TRUE
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Thursday
10/4/12
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Clean & Green
Thursday
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Keep the world CLEAN, show
support by wearing green
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Friday
10/21/10
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Back Black
Friday
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Dress in Black because you won’t
stand BACK when someone is getting bullied!
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October 1 - Autism Awareness Assembly; 2:30 PM (whole school)
October 2 - Steered Straight Assembly; 2:00 PM (k-2) 2:45 PM (3-5)
October 10 - Youth Alliance Assembly; 2:00 PM
October 25 - More Power For You Assembly; 2:00 PM (K-5)
Teachers
Grade Level Meeting – Next GLM is scheduled for Thursday, October 4…..BUT….. we are trying something new… Celese put the results of your sweep in your mailbox. Please review this prior to the meeting, and when you show up, you will have attended your first “flipped” meeting. Kind of crazy right? So, what will we discuss at GLM? That is up to you J
Grade Level Meeting – Next GLM is scheduled for Thursday, October 4…..BUT….. we are trying something new… Celese put the results of your sweep in your mailbox. Please review this prior to the meeting, and when you show up, you will have attended your first “flipped” meeting. Kind of crazy right? So, what will we discuss at GLM? That is up to you J
Staff Meeting – We will be starting our CITWS 2.0 series on Thursday October 4. PAL will be sent prior to the meeting. Theme will be centered on Generating and Testing Hypothesis.
New Staff Members – We have been very busy interviewing to fill our open positions. Here is a list (and start dates) for our new staff members. Welcome!
- Megan Finney (second or 3rd week of October) will be our new librarian
- Ashley Gaughan (already started) will be the new Part Time Aide in Mrs. Devita’s room
- Susan Leahy (October 9) will be the new Part Time Aide in Mrs. Taylor’s room
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Autism Awareness Assembly
Tuesday - Steered Straight Assembly
Wednesday -
Thursday - Staff Meeting 8:00 AM; Grade Level Meetings
Friday - Bus Evacuation Drill
Impossible is Nothing!
Saturday, September 22, 2012
September 24 - 28
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
The school seems to be getting into a rhythm. Teachers and students have been establishing routines, and for the most part I have seen very few kids in my office for discipline.
I am excited to welcome Ms. Ashley McCloone to the RM Bacon family. Ms. McCloone will be working as a PBIS aide. She will be assisting classroom teachers with interventions to improve discipline, as well as coordinating the Bear Bucks store, and much more!
This past week we were able have our first official assembly. The purpose of the assembly was to welcome back the students, and teach them about our PBIS program. Our guidance counselor, Ms. Spanbauer, did a bully awareness activity with the students. Is it possible for students to NOT bully this year? Well, for us, Impossible is Nothing!
Video of the week (The Missing Bacon Bear)
Our Basic Skills and Special Education will be starting this week. All students who identified as needing additional help will begin on Tuesday for Basic Skills and Monday for Special Education.
Teachers - I will am beginning observations this week. This year I am starting with the 5th grade and working my way through the grade levels. Dina will contact you about your week. Please make sure to fill our the pre-observation form, and if you wish, schedule a pre-conference 2 days prior to the observation.
Tech Friday 2.0 begins this week on Friday at 8:20AM. This voluntary professional development opportunity will highlight various technology initiatives such as SMART board, remind101.com, imovie trailers, blogging, and much more! Maybe Mr. Drewnowski will show us his iphone 5??
Impossible is Nothing!
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Special Education begins
Tuesday - BSI interventions begin
Wednesday - Elementary Guidance Meeting, Lakeside, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday -
Friday - Tech Friday 2.0, 8:20 AM in Room 2; PBIS Meeting, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
You Matter!
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| @web20classroom at the Bammy Awards. I need to order these socks this year! |
I am excited to welcome Ms. Ashley McCloone to the RM Bacon family. Ms. McCloone will be working as a PBIS aide. She will be assisting classroom teachers with interventions to improve discipline, as well as coordinating the Bear Bucks store, and much more!
This past week we were able have our first official assembly. The purpose of the assembly was to welcome back the students, and teach them about our PBIS program. Our guidance counselor, Ms. Spanbauer, did a bully awareness activity with the students. Is it possible for students to NOT bully this year? Well, for us, Impossible is Nothing!
Video of the week (The Missing Bacon Bear)
This week looks to be another excellent week at RM Bacon. There are plenty of learning opportunities on the horizon. I am excited about what the teachers have planned.
Our Basic Skills and Special Education will be starting this week. All students who identified as needing additional help will begin on Tuesday for Basic Skills and Monday for Special Education.
Teachers - I will am beginning observations this week. This year I am starting with the 5th grade and working my way through the grade levels. Dina will contact you about your week. Please make sure to fill our the pre-observation form, and if you wish, schedule a pre-conference 2 days prior to the observation.
Tech Friday 2.0 begins this week on Friday at 8:20AM. This voluntary professional development opportunity will highlight various technology initiatives such as SMART board, remind101.com, imovie trailers, blogging, and much more! Maybe Mr. Drewnowski will show us his iphone 5??
Impossible is Nothing!
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Special Education begins
Tuesday - BSI interventions begin
Wednesday - Elementary Guidance Meeting, Lakeside, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday -
Friday - Tech Friday 2.0, 8:20 AM in Room 2; PBIS Meeting, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, September 13, 2012
September 17 - 21
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
We had a very successful Back To School Night. Parents and families were able to participate in the journey we are taking here at RM Bacon. At the beginning of the evening, we showed this new trailer:
After the trailer we discussed how much the NJASK assessment scores have improved, and how the teachers and students will be working together to achieve higher this school year. We also reviewed our discipline data from the past two years, and parents we able to see how our discipline referrals are declining.
The teachers did a fantastic job of communicating to the parents their expectations for the school year. Parents were able to see some of the projects, and technology that the students are using in class.
We have another exciting week planned. We will be having an Assembly for students on Wednesday to review the expectations for students during the school year.
Weekly Overview
Monday - Dr. Cook will be out of the office (Mrs. Harris substituting)
Tuesday - Wellness meeting 10:00AM
Wednesday - Assembly
Thursday - 8:00 AM Staff Meeting
Friday - Dr. Cook 1/2 day out of the office (Mrs. Harris substituting)
You Matter!
We had a very successful Back To School Night. Parents and families were able to participate in the journey we are taking here at RM Bacon. At the beginning of the evening, we showed this new trailer:
After the trailer we discussed how much the NJASK assessment scores have improved, and how the teachers and students will be working together to achieve higher this school year. We also reviewed our discipline data from the past two years, and parents we able to see how our discipline referrals are declining.
The teachers did a fantastic job of communicating to the parents their expectations for the school year. Parents were able to see some of the projects, and technology that the students are using in class.
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| Mrs. Benson and Mrs. DiGiorgio |
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| Mr. Drewnowski |
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| Mrs. Fallows's classroom |
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| Mrs. Gandy |
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| Mrs. Lunemann |
We have another exciting week planned. We will be having an Assembly for students on Wednesday to review the expectations for students during the school year.
Weekly Overview
Monday - Dr. Cook will be out of the office (Mrs. Harris substituting)
Tuesday - Wellness meeting 10:00AM
Wednesday - Assembly
Thursday - 8:00 AM Staff Meeting
Friday - Dr. Cook 1/2 day out of the office (Mrs. Harris substituting)
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