March 30 - April 3

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on today, tomorrow and the future! 


There is an old saying that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. It seems that this year March came in like a lion and out like lion :) We all know we are close to those gorgeous spring days but it appears that the temperatures will continue to be frigid for a few more days.

We are gearing up for another awesome week at RM Bacon. There are so many cool activities on the horizon! Our annual Talent Show will take place at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31. Our Bear Bucks Store and Challenge will be held on Wednesday, April 1 at 2:30 PM. In addition, RM Bacon staff and students will be participating in the national Bubbles for Autism program on Thursday. What a week!

RM Bacon in the news
Did you see video in the Daily Journal? Craig Matthews, Photographer for the Daily Journal, placed a GoPro on a few players and in the goal. Checkout the video: Daily Journal Floor Hockey Video 

Blue Out for Autism Awareness 
Thursday is BLUE OUT!!!!! What is a blue out? We want every Bacon Bear to wear blue on Thursday to celebrate Autism Awareness. Wouldn't it be cool to show the world on Thursday a picture of the entire school in BLUE? Make sure to wear blue on Thursday!

Something new on the blog? 
Take a glance at the top right corner of our blog.... Do you see anything new? Well, our Paw Books are there! Access student and staff handbooks online!  We now have a website that houses all of our school handbooks for you to access 24 hours a day.  The RM Bacon Pawbook website  https://sites.google.com/site/rmbaconpawbooks/ to find information about school policies and procedures.  You can also find information about each of our staff members as well as our Positive Behavior and Support Plan.


Inspirational Video of the Week - Our friend Kid President talks about his new book, becoming an uncle, and laughs with Steve Martin

 Pictures from around the school

Face Painting at the RRCA Youth Art Show

RM Bacon artwork on display at the RRCA Youth Art Show 

RM Bacon artwork on display at the RRCA Youth Art Show

The transformation! 

Mrs. Candy and Mrs. Muhlbaier at the Wellness Training 

Mrs. Candy and Mrs. Muhlbaier at the Wellness Training 

5th Graders are taking book reports to a whole new level

Music activity in cafe 

Weekly Overview 

Monday - B Day - Another awesome day at RM Bacon 

Tuesday - C Day - Talent Show, 6:00 PM

Wednesday - E Day - Workout Wednesday; Healthy School Meeting, 9:30 AM; PBIS Meeting and Bear Bucks Store, 1:30 PM

Thursday - A Day - BLUE OUT; Talent Show Encore Performance, 9:45 AM; Autism Awareness Assembly, 2:00 PM with Bubbles for Autism to follow

Friday - Spring Break begins - No School

March 23 - 27

We are family! 

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on today, tomorrow and the future!

Hopefully, everyone enjoyed the last snowfall of the year this weekend. Ironically, this storm happened on the first day of Spring!

This week will be our last week of the Performance Based Assessments for PARCC. Our 3rd graders will be finishing up this Wednesday, and depending on the make-up schedule, we could be completely finished by Friday.

Here is the updated PARCC schedule for this week:

Monday - 3rd grade ELA Day 3
Tuesday - 3rd grade Math Day 1
Wednesday - 3rd grade Math Day 2
Thursday - Make ups
Friday - Make ups

It is very important that all students testing be on time, present and ready to test.

Check out the Animoto video of the Floor Hockey Game - Thanks to Scott Sheppard for the pictures!

Pictures from around the school

Mrs. Benson knows how to brighten our day! 

Selfies during the Hockey Game! 

Mrs. Bingham and Coach Mussara 

Mr. Sheppard, our new Bear! 

Mrs. Sinone and Mrs. Bingham completed a 5K race 

4th graders made Healthy Shamrock Shakes - Yummy! 

4th grade tornado project 

Hockey fans :) 

Getting ready for the face off 

Safety Patrol serving breakfast 

Ja'mir, the puzzle master 

2015 Floor Hockey Champs! 

Club 21 visits New York City 

Club 21 visits Broadway! 

Club 21 enjoying New York City's finest Pizza! 

Club 21 preparing for their upcoming performance of Lion King

HSA Fundraising updates

Cheesecake - Orders were due on March 19. Pick up will be March 31,2015.

Yankee Candle - We are still selling Yankee Candles until March 30th. This will be a great way to get your Mother's Day gifts.

Wawa Hoagie Sale - This fundraiser is ongoing. You can get your Wawa Hoagie Tickets from the HSA.



Weekly Overview
Monday - B Day - 3rd grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM;
Tuesday - C Day - 3rd grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; I and RS Meeting all day
Wednesday - D Day - 3rd grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 4th grade trip "Wild About Cumberland" 9:15 AM- 2:15 PM
Thursday - E Day - Make up testing; Swim Program, Kindergarten
Friday - A Day - Make up testing

March 16 - 20

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on Today, Tomorrow and the Future!

Spring has sprung! The weather was very enjoyable this week. Our teachers and students were able to spend recess and physical education outside!

Here is the updated PARCC schedule:

Monday - 4th grade ELA Day 3
Tuesday - 4th grade Math Day 1
Wednesday - 4th grade Math Day 2
Thursday - 3rd grade ELA Day 1
Friday - 3rd grade ELA Day 2

It is very important that all students testing be on time, present and ready to test.



HSA Fundraiser Information - Support our School

Cheesecake - Cheesecake sale now through March 19, 2015. Cost is $20.00 for all cakes EXCEPT Sampler and Sugar Free $23.00 (checks made payable to Bacon HSA). Pick up will be March 31,2015.

Yankee Candle - Starting the week of March 9th and goes through March 30th. This will be a great way to get your Mother's Day gifts.

Wawa Hoagie Sale - This fundraiser is ongoing. You can get your Wawa Hoagie Tickets from the HSA.


Pictures from around the school

4th Grade is going places 

1st graders acting out the larvae phase of the life cycle of a Butterfly 

And the cocoon turned into a butterfly and enjoyed the nectar 

Kindergarten students on their iPads 

Gifted and Talented students learning Chess 

Ms. Reilly actually held the Guinea Pig 

Weekly Overview
Monday - B Day - 4th grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM;
Tuesday - C Day - Wear Green Day; 4th grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM;
Wednesday - D Day - 4th grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; Club 21 Trip to Broadway;
Thursday - E Day - Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM; 3rd grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; Swim Program, Kindergarten
Friday - A Day - 3rd grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM;Staff vs. Students Hockey Game, 2:00 PM

March 9 - 13

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on Today, Tomorrow and the Future!

Did you turn your clocks ahead? Spring has sprung!! Daylight savings time begins Sunday, March 8.

What a week! What a storm! Thursday's snow storm accumulated over 8 inches of snow in some areas and caused us to close school for two days. We appreciate your patience with the delays and school cancellations. An updated school calender will be sent out.

Here is the updated PARCC schedule:
Monday - 5th grade ELA Day 3
Tuesday - 5th grade Math Day 1
Wednesday - 5th grade Math Day 2
Thursday - 4th grade ELA Day 1
Friday - 4th grade ELA Day 2

It is very important that all students testing be on time, present and ready to test.

Since Read Across America Week was impacted due to snow, we will continue with activities this week for K - 2 only.
Monday - Mismatch/Inside Out
Tuesday - Dress like your favorite Seuss/Storybook character
A representative from Target will be visiting the school to judge the door decorating contest, and read to our Bacon Bears.

We had a packed house for Pizza Bingo!

Pizza Bingo
Last week we overlooked a reflection on one of our most successful home and school activities... Pizza Bingo. On Tuesday, February 24, we had over 150 people attend Pizza Bingo. Each of the 9 games had prizes donated to the school. We also had tie breakers, and various door prizes. Everyone had a great time. We appreciate all of the support from parents, teachers, and the community.



HSA Fundraiser Information - Support our School 

Cheesecake -  Cheesecake sale now through March 19, 2015. Cost is $20.00 for all cakes EXCEPT Sampler and Sugar Free $23.00 (checks made payable to Bacon HSA). Pick up will be March 31,2015.

Yankee Candle -  Start week of March 9th and goes through March 30th. This will be a great way to get your Mother's Day gifts.

Wawa Hoagie Sale - This fundraiser is ongoing. You can get your Wawa Hoagie Tickets from the HSA. 

Pictures from around the school

Mrs. Bingham's door decorators 

Mrs. Pedrick's door decorators 

Mrs. Lunemann's door decorators 

Mrs. Cheeseman's door decorators 

Logan is dressed for success

4th graders getting into the Dr. Seuss spirit

A big thank you to Mrs. Merritt who was a guest reader

Weekly Overview
Monday - B Day - 5th grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; Mismatch/Inside Out (K-2)
Tuesday - C Day - 5th grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; Dress like favorite Seuss/Character; HSA Meeting, 4:00 PM, room 8
Wednesday - D Day - 5th grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM;
Thursday - E Day - 4th grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; Swim Program, Kindergarten; Club 21 Imagination Playground, Gym, 4:00 PM
Friday - A Day - 4th grade PARCC, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM;

March 2 - 6

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on Today, Tomorrow and the Future!

Millville Public Schools is on a 90 minute delay for Monday, March 2, 2015. 5th graders will take Part 1 of the PARCC on Tuesday, March 3. 

This week our students in 5th grade begin taking the PARCC. We are asking all students to ensure they arrive on time, and especially the 5th graders, to be focused for the assessment. The PARCC will be taking place on the 3rd floor in rooms 9, 10 and 14. The PARCC will last from 9:45 AM to about 11:30 AM Monday through Friday. Internet usage should be kept to a minimum during this time. Best of luck to all the students taking the PARCC!


Students in grades K -2 will be participating in Read Across America this week. There are a few activities planned each afternoon. In addition, the teachers have been busy decorating their door based on their favorite book. We will post the pictures next week in the RM Bacon Weekly.

Read Across America (K-2)
Monday- Book- How the Grinch Stole Christmas “Feeling Grinchy Monday”
- Wear green from head to toe!

Tuesday- Book- Fox in Socks
-Wear your craziest socks!

Wednesday- Book- Wacky Wednesday
-Crazy hair day

Thursday- Book-My Many Colored Days
-Mismatched clothes/Inside-out day

Friday- The Cat in the Hat
-Dress like your favorite Dr. Seuss (or storybook) character.

HSA Fundraiser Information - Support our School 

Cheesecake -  Cheesecake sale now through March 19, 2015. Cost is $20.00 for all cakes EXCEPT Sampler and Sugar Free $23.00 (checks made payable to Bacon HSA). Pick up will be March 31,2015.

Yankee Candle -  Start week of March 9th and goes through March 30th. This will be a great way to get your Mother's Day gifts.

Wawa Hoagie Sale - This fundraiser is ongoing. You can get your Wawa Hoagie Tickets from the HSA. 

Pictures from around the school

Mr. Frank with the snowblower

Dr. Cook and Ms. Spiels at Morning Duty

Dr. Cook and Ms. Ford at Morning Duty

Instrumental practice 

Taking care of the Guinea Pigs 

4th graders reading newspapers 

Dominick playing with fake sand after earning 100% on Spelling Test 

3rd graders presenting their African American History Research

Healthy Tip of the Week - Kylie 

Have you ever tasted a strawberry and banana smoothie? I have, I love the taste of the red juicy strawberries. The little crunched up ice makes it even better. So now do you want to learn how to make a strawberry banana smoothie? I think so. Now let’s get started.

• First go to the store and get fresh strawberries and bananas. Then get white grape juice and if you want strawberry and banana yogurt will do excellent. Now you need 1 cup ice as well.
• Now you peel the 1 banana and cut of the green stem on the strawberry. Put 3 or more strawberries in the blender and the banana. 
• Now put the white grape juice in and the yogurt if you want  it. Then add the ice.  Now click the button on how you want it, like you can have it thick or whatever you want. Put the lid on and and blend it.
• Now it is done and you can open the lid and pore the smoothie in the cup and for a decoration put a strawberry on the slit of the cup. Now you are done . 
• Did you enjoy your smoothie? Did you taste the strawberry plus the banana and the crushed up ice? Did it make you feel good? It did when I tasted it. I love it. Now you know how to make a strawberry and banana smoothie. 

Weekly Overview

Monday - D Day - PARCC Testing, 5th grade, 9:45 - 11:30 (estimated) Door Decoration Contest, K-2; Wear Green (K-2 only)

Tuesday - E Day - PARCC Testing, 5th grade, 9:45 - 11:30 (estimated); Crazy Socks; (K-2 only)

Wednesday - A Day - PARCC Testing, 5th grade, 9:45 - 11:30 (estimated); Crazy Hair; (K-2 only)

Thursday - B Day -Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM;  PARCC Testing, 5th grade, 9:45 - 11:30 (estimated); Mismatched clothes, or inside out (K-2 only)

Friday - C Day - PARCC Testing, 5th grade, 9:45 - 11:30 (estimated); Dress like your favorite Dr. Seuss (or storybook) Character (K-2 only)