October 23 - 27, 2017

Together, we can.  Together, we will!

Bears,

It's hard to believe we are already in the home stretch of October.  No doubt the May-like temps are keeping a damper on the autumnness we should be feeling, and that's helping to make October race by.  Thankfully, this harvest heat-wave will break just in time for our annual frolic.  So, here's to Fall - finally.  The calendar says it's been here for a while, but the weather looks like it will eventually get in line. 

And...Like the words above say, no matter what happens here at Bacon, we are in this together.  From the best weeks to the occasional tough weeks, we face them together as family.  Family pulls together and gets done what needs to get done, and we all know what gets done - providing a safe, quality learning experience for all our students every single day.  Every Monday begins another week of opportunities for our learners.  Our little bears are our "why."  They inspire and motivate what we do day-in and day-out.

Staff, keep it up.  Together, we can be the best!  And together, we will!   


Weekly Recap
Last Thursday, over 70 people came out for Bacon's Family Game Night.  A big thanks goes out to Connecting Families to Communities for sponsoring the event and setting up the gym as a big play area.  It was great seeing the students and their families get in some "board" time.  All who attended had a wonderful evening!

Also on Thursday, Linda Santiago from CSI 3 (formerly RAC team 7) was on hand during our staff meeting while K-5 teachers set student goals and input F&P data.  She'll also be at our staff meeting on 11/1 (please note - this is a Wednesday and a departure from our usual Thursday staff meetings) in order to keep the conversation going on Guided Reading and Running Records.  We'd like to thank Linda for her dedication to Bacon school and for her help in making Bacon an excellent place of learning.


Announcements
Wednesday is Bacon's annual Halloween Frolic form 6-8 pm.  There will be treats, activities, and other fun things to see and do.  We hope you can join us.

Club 21 is cancelled on 10/25 and 10/31 due to the Fall Frolic and Trick or Treat.

The PBIS store will be open next week.  Teachers, check the schedule Ms. Berry sent out earlier this year, or call her to confirm your day and time.

Members of the Millville Fire Department will be here on Thursday and Friday to review fire safety with the students.  Every year, they come to Bacon (and other schools) to give our students safety tips in a fun and engaging way.  Thank you, MFD.

Friday is wear your favorite superhero shirt day!  We are changing Bacon gear day to Thursday.

Our next PBIS Assembly and Pep Rally is fast approaching.  It will be on Monday, October 30th at 2 pm.  This month's focus will be respect.

The Week Ahead

Monday (10/23): B Day -  lesson plans due

Tuesday (10/24): C day - A great day of learning

Wednesday (10/25): D day - Workout Wednesday, Halloween Frolic (6-8 pm), CLUB 21 CANCELLED

Thursday (10/26): E day - Fire Safety, wear Bacon gear 

Friday (10/27):  A day - Fire Safety, wear favorite superhero shirt

On the horizon
October 30 - PBIS Assembly/Pep Rally (2 pm)
October 31 - Millville Trick-or-Treat (4-7 pm)
October 31 - CLUB 21 CANCELLED
11/1 - Staff meeting (rescheduled from 11/2)

Pictures from around the School
We are a little light on pics this week.  We'll try to get back on track!