Bacon Weekly - October 6 - 10, 2025

Family Literacy Night 

Bacon Bears,

Over 200 family members packed the house for Family Literacy Night last week. You solved our escape room challenges, enjoyed pizza, and learned how the ARC program supports reading growth at Bacon. Huge shout-out to our teachers and volunteers who made the night engaging and fun from start to finish.

Last week, our students also participated in Fire Prevention activities—thank you to our partners for helping us practice safety skills and learn lifesaving tips.

We’re already gearing up for the always-anticipated Halloween Frolic on Tuesday, October 28 at 6:00 PM. More details coming soon—costumes, fun, and community vibes await!

Be sure to check out the Weekly overview with the daily Week of Respect Activities and opportunities to show School Spirit! 

~Dr. Cook 

Weekly Overview - Week of Respect 

Monday - 10/6 - E Day - Motivation Monday - Wear Blue 

Tuesday - 10/7 - F Day - Wear School Colors; K-2, PLC, 8:00 AM, Library 

Wednesday - 10/8 - A Day -Wear Your Favorite Boots; 3-5, PLC, 8:00 AM, Library; Bus Evacuation Drills for Bus Students only

Thursday - 10/9 - B Day - Wear your Favorite Team Jersey; Bear Buddy Day 

Friday - 10/10 - B Day - No School - Professional Development

Monday - 10/13 - No School - Columbus Day

On the Horizon 

October 15 - I&RS Team Meeting - Full Day

October 16 - PBIS Team Meeting - AM

October 20-24 School Violence Prevention Week (District) School Bus Safety Week

October 21 - Bear bucks - Teachers have scheduled times

October 24 - 5th Grade Pretzel Sale

October 24 - PBIS Assembly Student Event K-2 2:00pm & 3-5 2:45pm

October 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week (District)

October 28 - Halloween Frolic - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 29 - K-1 Vision Screening - Student Only Event

October 30 - School Improvement Meeting 8:00 am

October 31 - Halloween Parade, 2:00 pm ®

Pictures from around the school 

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Birthday Selfies 

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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

Bacon Weekly - 9/29 - 10/3, 2025

Kindergarten Reading Time 

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS (Be Excited About Reading in School) 

We had an incredible September at Bacon School! Our first full month was filled with energy, excitement, and learning as we focused on our character theme — Responsibility. Our students did a fantastic job stepping up, making positive choices, and showing what it means to be a true Bacon Bear. Check out the pictures below of our Students of the Month who were recognized at our PBIS Assembly! 

A huge congratulations to Max Yunk, who scored a perfect 300 on the NJSLA Math assessment! Max was recognized at the Millville Board of Education meeting for this outstanding achievement and then celebrated at our PBIS Assembly, where he received a brand-new gaming chair and a gift certificate. What an amazing accomplishment — we’re so proud of you, Max!

Congratulations, Max! 

As we turn the page to October, our new character theme is Respect — a perfect way to continue building a positive and caring community. We’ll spend the month celebrating students who show respect for themselves, others, and our school.

Family Literacy Night — Escape Room Adventure!

Join us Tuesday, September 30 from 6:00–7:30 PM for one of our favorite events of the year — Family Literacy Night! This year’s theme is an Escape Room Adventure — come enjoy food, fun, and problem-solving as you work together to “crack the code” and make it safely back to Earth. It’s a great way to spend time as a family and celebrate reading in an interactive way.

Restricted List Reminder

Our Restricted List goes into effect this month. This is an important tool to help maintain high expectations for academics, attendance, and behavior so students can fully enjoy special events and activities. Please take a moment to review the details here and talk with your child about staying on track.

Weekly Overview

• Monday 9/29 — F Day: Monday Motivation, 8:40 AM

• Tuesday 9/30 — A Day: Bear Bucks Store, Bacon Gear Sale, Family Literacy Night 6:00–7:30 PM

• Wednesday 10/1 — B Day: Workout Wednesday

• Thursday 10/2 — C Day: Fire Prevention Visits

• Friday 10/3 — D Day: Fire Prevention Visits

On the Horizon

• October Character Theme: Respect

• October 1: Bacon Gear Fundraiser

• October 3: Mid Marking Period Ends

• October 6: School Safety Team Meeting 9:30 AM

• October 6–10: Week of Respect (Districtwide), Banned Books Week & Fire Prevention Week

• October 7: Staff Meeting & PLC K–2 at 8:00 AM

• October 8: Staff Meeting & PLC 3–5 at 8:00 AM

• October 9: Progress Reports Posted in Portal & Bear Buddy Day

• October 10: Teacher In-Service — No Students

• October 13: No School — Columbus Day

We’re so proud of how our school year is starting and can’t wait to see what October brings. Thank you for partnering with us to make Bacon School a place where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally every day!

Pictures from around the school 

Birthday Selfie with Mrs. Gant! 

Birthday Selfie with Dr. Cook 

Congratulations Max!

September Student of the Month 

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Prayer at the Pole 

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PBIS Assembly 

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1st grade fun! 

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Apple sauce 

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Fun with Apples in Kindergarten 

PBIS Assembly 

When your teacher is locked out 

1st grade fun 

PBIS Assembly 

September Student of the Month 

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