RM Bacon Weekly

Sunday, January 4, 2026

January 5 - 9, 2026

December Attendance Winners

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! (Be Excited About Reading in School)

Happy New Year, Bacon Family!

I hope you and your families had a restful, joyful, and well-deserved winter break. Whether your time was filled with travel, traditions, quiet moments at home, or simply catching your breath, I hope it brought you renewed energy as we begin a brand new chapter together in 2026.

There is something powerful about turning the calendar. A new year invites reflection, fresh perspective, and the opportunity to begin again with intention. At Bacon School, that intention is clear: to continue building a school community where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to grow.

Professional Development Day – Monday, January 5

Teachers will return on Monday for a full Professional Development Day. This time is designed to reconnect, refocus, and strengthen our instructional practices as we head into the second half of the year. Our staff will be collaborating around student data, refining strategies to meet diverse learning needs, and aligning our efforts to ensure every Bear has what they need to succeed.

Our educators consistently show up with heart, dedication, and resilience. This day is about honoring that work while sharpening our tools for the months ahead.

Students Return Tuesday, January 6

Students will return to school on Tuesday, and we cannot wait to welcome them back into our classrooms and hallways. The second half of the year is full of opportunities for growth, learning, celebrations, and meaningful connections.

We encourage families to take a moment with your children before they return to set goals for the new year. Whether it is improving attendance, building stronger friendships, reading more at home, or simply trying their best each day, small intentions make a big difference.

December Attendance Challenge – Celebrating Commitment

Attendance winners received cookies and hot chocolate

Before break, we wrapped up our December Attendance Challenge, organized by Ms. Sacco and Ms. Berry, and it was a tremendous success!

Throughout the month, classes competed for the highest attendance rates, with weekly winners announced and celebrated along the way. The energy and excitement around showing up every day was contagious, and our Bears rose to the challenge.

The top three classes were rewarded on December 23 with a special celebration featuring a movie, cookies, and hot chocolate — a well-deserved treat for their dedication and consistency.

A huge congratulations to the classrooms that achieved an outstanding 95% attendance rate:

Mrs. Gandy
Mrs. Lunemann
Ms. McLaughlin
Ms. Powers
Ms. Swaim

We are incredibly proud of these classes and grateful to Ms. Sacco and Ms. Berry for leading an initiative that reinforces the importance of being present and ready to learn every day. Great attendance builds strong habits, and strong habits build strong futures.

Let’s carry that momentum into 2026!

Looking Ahead

As we step into 2026, we remain committed to:

Maintaining a positive and safe school climate
Supporting academic growth for every learner
Strengthening partnerships with families and the community
Celebrating the character, effort, and achievements of our students

Thank you for your continued trust, partnership, and belief in Bacon School. Together, we are not just starting a new year, we are continuing a journey of growth, care, and excellence.

Here’s to a wonderful 2026 at Bacon School.

We are Bears. We are better together. 💙🐻

Dr. Cook, Principal

Weekly Overview

Monday - 1/5/26 - No School - Professional Development Day

Tuesday - 1/6/26 - B Day - Welcome Back 2026

Wednesday - 1/7/26 - C Day - (K-2) Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM;

Thursday - 1/8/26 - D Day - (3-5) Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM; PBIS Team Meeting, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday - 1/9/26 - E Day - Wear Bacon Gear or Blue and White

Pictures from around the school

Attendance Award Winners

Ms. Anton won the White Elephant

Attendance Award Winners

Staff White Elephant

Fun Friday Winner

Birthday Selfie

PJ Day

Attendance Award Winners

Birthday Selfie

Mrs. Valentine won the December Staff Raffle

Birthday Selfie

Attendance Award Winners

Birthday Selfie

PJ Day

Fun Friday Winner

Great minds dress alike

Birthday Selfie

PJ Day

Great minds dress alike

Ms. McLaughlin's class had a visitor...her sister!

PJ Day

Fun Holiday Games

PJ Day

Fun Holiday Games

Fun Friday Winner

Birthday Selfie

Stay current with RM Bacon School on Social Media:

Facebook – RM Bacon Elementary

Weekly Blog – RM Bacon Weekly

School Website - https://bacon.millville.org/

Our yearly theme is We are BEARS - (Be Excited About Reading in School)

Our Mission is Then, Now, Always Family!

Our Vision is We believe that a happy child is a successful one.

We are committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, where all are valued.

Published by Spike Cook, Bacon Principal, Millville

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Bacon Weekly - 12/22 - 1/4/2026

Winter Concert was a success!

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in School!

Last week was truly an amazing week at Bacon! We were proud to host both the Grades 3–5 Winter Concert and our K–2 Jingle Jam, and each event showcased the incredible talent, hard work, and joy of our students.

A huge thank you goes to Mrs. Englehart for her dedication, determination, and countless hours of rehearsals and practices that led to two wonderful performances. We are so grateful to have such a thriving music program at Bacon. Thank you as well to all of the students who performed, the staff who assisted, and the families who came out to support and celebrate our Bears.

We also held our monthly PBIS assembly, and it was wonderful to see everyone take part in the interactive game and celebrate positive behavior together. During the assembly, we proudly recognized our Students of the Month, Principal’s List, Honor Roll recipients, and Special Area Class Award winners. Congratulations to all of our students who were honored, your hard work and positive choices truly make a difference.

Last week’s Holiday Spirit Week was also a huge success! It was wonderful to see students and staff fully embrace the fun and festive themes each day. The positive energy throughout the building truly added to the excitement of the season. We’ll continue the spirit this week with Candy Cane Day on Monday (wear red and white) and Pajama Day on Tuesday. We can’t wait to see everyone participate!

Reminder that Tuesday, December 23 is an Early Dismissal at 1:30 PM

Enjoy your Winter Break and we look forward to seeing everyone back on January 6, 2025!

Inside the District

Check out the latest episode of “Inside the District,” which highlights the Bears of R.M. Bacon Elementary School!

Featured Guests:

Dr. Cook, Principal of R.M. Bacon Elementary School
Ms. McLaughlin, 2nd Grade Teacher

Special Segments:

Unsung Hero: Ms. Candy
Student Voices: Journee Turner & Max Yunk

Presented by Quinn Broadcasting and airing on Facebook, YouTube, and Channel 22.
You can watch the episode here:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/itddec25
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3jgGf4IZXQ

Weekly Overview

Monday - 12/22/25 - F Day - White Elephant Exchange, 8:00 AM (Staff Only) Candy Cane Day - Wear Red and White; Class Attendance Reward, Bacon Gym, 2:00 PM;

Tuesday - 12/23/25 - EARLY DISMISSAL, 1:30 PM; Pajama Day

12/24 - 1/5/26 - Winter Break

Tuesday - 1/6/26 - Classes resume