RM Bacon Weekly: September 10 - 14, 2018 -- Welcome Back Edition

Bears,

We - are - back!! By the second day, it was like we never left. Everyone was in the flow, doing what they do with excellence and pride. While summer breaks are nice, there is something special about the beginning of a new school year. September comes in with optimism, expectation, hope, anticipation.

Why?

Well, the students - they are our why. They are why we do what we do, and they are why we have all chosen this profession. If we as a school keep that clear, everything else (the what's and the how's) stays focused. This is something we as a staff reminded ourselves of during our opening meetings - why we do this. Sure, not everything goes perfect. Sometimes things don't work out the way we think, and occasionally our plans don't go as smoothly as we hope. So goes life. But as long as our why doesn't change, we can keep moving forward and keep improving. Every day, every month, every school year.

It's great to be back, and it's great to remind ourselves why we do this.

For more information on the power and purpose of why, please see Simon Sinek's Start with Why

Announcements
Parents/Guardians - this is a friendly reminder that RM Bacon is a healthy school. Important information was sent home last week detailing what foods and snacks can and can't be sent in with your child. If you have any questions, contact the school. We'd be happy to review the information with you.

Tuesday, September 18th at 7 pm is our Back-to-School night. Mark your calendars!

Beginning and End Times/Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
8:55 - doors open. Please do not drop off children unattended prior to this time. Latch Key is available beginning at 7 am should your child need it. Please contact the school for more info.

For car drop offs, please use the designated car line. You may enter using the gate on 3rd street. Cars are not permitted to drop off students in front of the building.

9:15 - school starts. After this time, your child will need to report to the front desk for a late pass.

3:40 - car and bus riders are dismissed. Again, car riders are to use the designated car line. Cars are not permitted to pick up children in front of the school. This is illegal (it is a no parking zone), and this quickly becomes chaotic and dangerous.

3:45 - walkers dismissed. Please use the sidewalks and crosswalk.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in helping ensure every Bacon Bear is safe during these busy and high-traffic times!

The Week Ahead

Monday (9/10): C day - lesson plans due, K-2 assembly (9:30 in the gym), 3-5 assembly (10:00 in the gym)

Tuesday (9/11): D day - a great day

Wednesday (9/12): E day - another great day

Thursday (9/13): A day - staff meeting (8 am in the library), Exact Path/Edmentum Training during 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade PLCs.

Friday (9/14): B day - wear Bacon gear

Upcoming Dates
9/18: Back-to-School Night, 7 pm
9/20: Staff meeting, 8 am in the library
9:26: Birthday Book Program assembly (time TBD - will be in the morning)

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