RM Bacon Weekly: February 11-15, 2019

Bears,

Can you believe we are quickly (as in next week!) approaching the 100th day of school? While this will be obvious, I'll state it anyway: we are officially past the halfway mark of the year. And while we have plenty of learning and teaching to do, it's a good point in time to look back on what we've accomplished as a school and where we've still got work to do. Celebrate the victories, learn and adjust from the missed opportunities, and always be moving forward.

So, let me wish everyone an early happy 100, and we trust the remaining days will be just as good, if not better, than the first 100.

Weekly Recap
On Monday, classes that won the Golden Bear Buck (for excellent behavior during specials) were treated to a bonus recess. Nice job to those classes - keep up the good work.

Also earlier in the week, our Bear Bucks store was open for business. Bears who earned Bear Bucks during the month of January were able to spend their well-earned Bacon currency on a wide selection of prizes. Teacher, thank you for recognizing and awarding safe, responsible, and respectful behavior. Keep the bucks flowing.

On Wednesday, our kindergarten classes went a showing of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat at the Levoy Theatre. The students had a lot of fun, and the teachers said the show was excellent! Thank you Levoy for hosting our Bears.

Announcements
We have a fun week ahead. The 100th day of school, Jump Rope for Heart, and Valentine's Day all fall on the same day - Thursday. It should be an interesting, fun-filled adventure.

Also next week we have an IR&S meeting and AVID testing - teachers involved in both should have been already notified of times and locations. If you have any questions, call the office.

Attention all Bears and extended Bacon family - we are excited to announce our Bacon Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A. See below for details.

Also, our Wawa hoagie sale is still on. See below, and feel free to call the school with any questions.

Here's an announcement from our cafeteria manager, Ms. Candy:

Ms. Candy is looking to turn the cafeteria into the "The Bacon Bear Hall of Fame!" Please send a picture of your athlete, dancer, musician, gamer, or whatever they do that they love doing. A 4x6 or larger would be best. If you don't have one that size, send it and I'll make a copy. If you'd like to email it, send it to candace.devich@millville.org. I'm looking forward to showcasing our Bears' accomplishments!

PBIS Corner
February Trait-of-the-month: Trustworthiness
For February, we are encouraging our students to focus on being honest and truthful in all their dealings, admit wrongdoing when necessary, act with integrity, and accept responsibility. When someone is trustworthy, they do the right thing, even when nobody is looking.

Trustworthiness quote-of-the-week: "The best way to find out if you can trust someone is to trust them." -- Ernest Hemingway

Trustworthiness thought-of-the-week: Trust can take a lifetime to build and a moment to break. When people trust you, treasure it, protect it, honor it, and don't break it. Prove to them their trust was well-placed.

Staff, remember your why!

Image taken from https://www.rd.com/culture/teaching-quotes/

Everyone have a great week!

The week ahead
Monday (2/11): B day - lesson plans due, board meeting honoring teaching and ed. services provider of the year (7 pm at Culver)

Tuesday (2/12): C day - I&RS

Wednesday (2/13): D day - Workout Wednesday, AVID testing (5th grade only, 9:30 in room 1)

Thursday (2/14): E day - 100th day of school, Jump Rope for Heart, Valentine's day (wear red and/or pink)

Friday (2/15): A day - wear Bacon gear

Upcoming dates