RM Bacon Weekly: March 2017

Sunday, March 26, 2017

March 27 - 31, 2017

Bears,

Last week, we saw grades combining to work on projects, awesome STEM and aerodynamics lessons from our guest teacher (Mr. Berry), the Kindergarten classes enjoying the final swim practice of the year, GT students building and engineering a project-based learning activity, our 4th grade classes learning about local flora and fauna down near Port Norris, the champion floor hockey team playing in their final game of the season against the Millville Police Deparment, and more. Wow, that was a mouthful! I'm going to let the pictures do most of the talking this week.

On a personal note, it's been a busy but exciting time in the Coyle house as we prepare for the arrival (the perhaps imminent arrival) of the newest member of our family. There might be some pics in the near future. I'd like to thank Mrs. Karen Harris and Mr. Scott Shepard in advance for coming in for me while I'm out (which could be early this week - we'll see). We'll make sure the blog continues like normal so we can keep everyone abreast of the great things happening in our school.

That's it for now. I'm off to continue preparing for the arrival. See you next week...or maybe not!

Mike

Pictures from around the School

Helping get the fruit and veggies ready

GT building project

GT building project

Fourth graders learning about the Maurice River ecosystem

We think they work at Bacon...?

Working on spelling in Mrs. Peterson and Ms.Ford's room

Working on spelling in Mrs. Peterson and Ms. Ford's room

Getting ready to deliver the fresh fruit and vegetable snacks

Mr. Berry teaching our Bears about aerodynamics

Mrs. DeVita dropping some tech knowledge in Mrs. Bingham's class

Nothing but peace and respect (and a big beard) at Bacon!

The staff "I Played" board put together by Mrs. Rohaly. A lot of our Bear staff are musically inclined.

Bears vs. Millville Police in some floor hockey action

Thank you, Millville PD!

A book sampling extravaganza in Mrs. Fryling's room

The company was perfect for a book sampling

Fifth and Third grades working together

Fifth and third grades combing to expand their knowledge. Here we see Mrs. Muhlbaier (5th grade teacher) making it happen with 5th and 3rd graders.

Birthday Selfies!

Weekly overview

Monday (3/27): C day - lesson plans due

Tuesday (3/28): D day - K, 2nd, and 5th grade PLCs

Wednesday (3/29): E day - Dare to be Fit (8 am in the gym), PBIS Respect the 29th Pep Rally and Bear Bucks store (9:30 - 10:30 am), Workout Wednesday, 4th grade PLC

Thursday (3/30): A day - 1st and 3rd grade PLCs, Hoops for Bacon (4 pm

Friday (3/31): B day - Wear Bacon Gear

Sunday, March 19, 2017

March 20 - 24, 2017

Bears,

Another great week down. Let's jump in.

First, we start with our biggest loser staff weight loss contest. I want to say congrats to all who participated. Everyone who entered the competition came away losing, so really, you're all winners. See the pictures section to learn who took 1st and 2nd place. We've all heard the saying, "Less is more," and in this case, it's so true. If you started losing, don't stop. Keep it going!

On Friday afternoon, our students left at 1:45, and the teachers had an in-service during the duration of the afternoon. We met the library and shared out some ideas we've been working on regarding student engagement, using positive dialogue to steer students in the right direction, and doing what we can to meet the needs of all our learners. These are big topics with big repercussions, and I think we started a productive conversation about what we can do as a school to continually improve the way we do things so we can best serve our students. Great job, Bacon staff. Let's build on the work we've already done so we can keep moving forward. Once our general meeting was done, I met with the SIP team to review a few things we have to get done for the state, and the rest of the staff was released to meet as grade levels or attend the return of Tech Fridays with Sara Frying and Amanda DeVita. It was busy but productive day.

On Friday night, Millville Public Schools held a wonderful student art showcase at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts on High Street during this month's Third Friday outing. All MPS schools had art on display, and the artwork demonstrated the skill and talent of our young artists. I'd like to thank Meganne Peck for her hard work in putting together Bacon's display and also for the talent she cultivates daily with her students. Bacon was represented well (all the schools were)! Also, it was great seeing students and parents come through to support the arts program and our students. Thanks to the Riverfront Renaissance Center for hosting this event. It was a great example of a school-community-family connection, and the large turnout speaks volumes of the importance of the work we collectively do.

Be sure to check out the upcoming events. We've got a full week ahead of us - STEM projects (complete with a guest instructor!), the final week of the kindergarten swim program, and more learning and engaging.

Everyone have a great week.
Mike

Student Art Showcase!