Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
Daylight Savings Time - Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour on Saturday Night!
School Pictures have been rescheduled for Monday, November 26, 2012!!!!
Despite Hurricane Sandy, we had a really good week here at RM Bacon. On Thursday, we had a great turnout for our Halloween Frolic! Then on Friday the students and teachers enjoyed the Halloween Parade and parties! All in all the week was spooktacular!
This week is a shortened due to the NJEA conference. We only have school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week! There is no school on Thursday and Friday
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Dr. Cook out of the office, Mrs. Harris substituting; I and RS Meeting
Tuesday - No BSI classes; Fire Prevention Day
Wednesday - Fire Prevention Day; PBIS Interviews; GI Go for Jeans day
Thursday - No School
Friday - No School
Impossible is Nothing!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
October 29 - November 2
Bacon Bears,
We are open with a regular schedule on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Please note changes to the schedule below:
Here is the schedule for the remainder of the week:
Monday - World Run Assembly, 9:30AM (School was cancelled)
Tuesday - School Photos, all day; Halloween Frolic, 7:00 PM (School was cancelled)
Wednesday - SuccessMaker presentation, 9:00 AM
Thursday -Staff Meeting 8:00 AM; Halloween Frolic, 6:30 PM
Friday - Halloween Parade, 2:00 PM with class parties to follow You Matter!
There is only one thing on the mind of everyone in the South Jersey area.... Hurricane Sandy. Our superintendent has said that they will be determining whether or not we have school based on the reports and if we don't hear anything, we are still open.
We had a Bacon Bear Alumni visit our school on Friday. Taiwan Holmes, who is currently attended RM Bacon in the 1980's stopped by to see the school. He met with former teachers, and even talked to a few students. Thanks for the visit!
Video of the week. As I was observing Mrs. Benson's class this week, I watched this video. Very Cool:
Impossible is Nothing!
We are open with a regular schedule on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Please note changes to the schedule below:
Here is the schedule for the remainder of the week:
Wednesday - SuccessMaker presentation, 9:00 AM
Thursday -
Friday - Halloween Parade, 2:00 PM with class parties to follow You Matter!
There is only one thing on the mind of everyone in the South Jersey area.... Hurricane Sandy. Our superintendent has said that they will be determining whether or not we have school based on the reports and if we don't hear anything, we are still open. We had a Bacon Bear Alumni visit our school on Friday. Taiwan Holmes, who is currently attended RM Bacon in the 1980's stopped by to see the school. He met with former teachers, and even talked to a few students. Thanks for the visit!
Video of the week. As I was observing Mrs. Benson's class this week, I watched this video. Very Cool:
On November
12, 2012, RM Bacon School will be participating in WORLD RUN DAY 2012!!! We
will celebrate the sport of running by promoting the health benefits and
engaging in an afternoon of running, music and fun!!! We will be joining
thousands of others all around the WORLD!! Not only are we trying to promote a healthy lifestyle but we are also
doing this in an effort to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Cumberland County. For more information on this organization please visit www.bbbs.org.
Impossible is Nothing!
Saturday, October 20, 2012
October 22 - 26
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
It was not easy being out of the building three days last week . Mrs. Harris continues to do an excellent job for the school in my absence.
I attended and presented at the Texas ASCD conference in Dallas, TX. It was a great experience all around, and as I shared the RM Bacon Elementary story, educators were impressed. I was able to tour Dealey Plaza, the grassy knoll, and the school book depository museum all in relation to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States of America.
On Thursday, along with Mrs. Simpson (Music Teacher and Family and Community Engagement Coordinator), and Mrs. Markee (our Home and School Association President) I visited Knapp Elementary School. Knapp has become recognized throughout the country as one of the premier schools for family and community engagement. We learned about their school, and their programs. We also had the opportunity to share some of the great programs that are occurring here at RM Bacon Elementary.
Pictures from Knapp
Updates for this week
There will be no Resource Room classes on Monday or Tuesday. Mrs. Peterson and Ms. Ford are working on a complete re haul of their schedule. More information to follow.
This week we have Dr. Porecca visiting RM Bacon to screen students for vision (Tuesday At 9:30 AM). Contact the Nurse if you have any questions.
On Wednesday we will be having an assembly titled "More Power for You!" This looks to be a great opportunity for our students to learn about motivation.
All teachers (except BSI interventionists) will participate in Grade Level Meetings this week. We will be focusing on Generating and Testing Hypothesis application in the classrooms.
Club 21 Sailing Adventure:
Weekly Overview
Monday - Dr. Cook will be a guest teacher for Mr. Drewnowski
Tuesday - Eye Screenings at 9:30 AM;
Wednesday - More Power for YOU! 2:00 PM; I &RS team training all day
Thursday - Grade Level Meetings for all Teachers (CITWS)
Friday - Tech Friday; PBIS Meeting 1:00 PM, and Bear Bucks Store at 2:30 PM
You Matter!
It was not easy being out of the building three days last week . Mrs. Harris continues to do an excellent job for the school in my absence.
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| Dr. Cook on the grassy knoll |
Pictures from Knapp
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| Welcoming front lobby at Knapp |
Knapp front entrance
Joe Mazza, Lead Learner at Knapp
Updates for this week
There will be no Resource Room classes on Monday or Tuesday. Mrs. Peterson and Ms. Ford are working on a complete re haul of their schedule. More information to follow.
This week we have Dr. Porecca visiting RM Bacon to screen students for vision (Tuesday At 9:30 AM). Contact the Nurse if you have any questions.
On Wednesday we will be having an assembly titled "More Power for You!" This looks to be a great opportunity for our students to learn about motivation.
All teachers (except BSI interventionists) will participate in Grade Level Meetings this week. We will be focusing on Generating and Testing Hypothesis application in the classrooms.
Club 21 Sailing Adventure:
Weekly Overview
Monday - Dr. Cook will be a guest teacher for Mr. Drewnowski
Tuesday - Eye Screenings at 9:30 AM;
Wednesday - More Power for YOU! 2:00 PM; I &RS team training all day
Thursday - Grade Level Meetings for all Teachers (CITWS)
Friday - Tech Friday; PBIS Meeting 1:00 PM, and Bear Bucks Store at 2:30 PM
Thursday, October 11, 2012
October 15 - 19
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
We are looking for candidates for our first (in a while) Talent Show.... Don't think you have talent? Check this out video, and you might just have a shot at being selected!
Last week we hosted former Harlem Globetrotter Seth Franco.
Seth entertained the students and staff, but it was his message that had everyone excited. Seth talked about how we need to connect with students and adults, talk about our problems, and work hard to overcome!
Seth enjoyed his time at RM Bacon. He signed a ball for us to display in the front office. He said this of our students, "They were great. I loved how they participated, and participated. Thanks to everyone on staff for their help in making this event a success!"
This week is busy for Dr. Cook. He will be presenting on all of the tremendous things going on at RM Bacon. First, on Saturday he will be presenting with our Club 21 coordinator Ms. Discepola on Going Global. They recruited Mrs. Sutton and some willing students to help build interest for the conference.
Then on Sunday, Dr. Cook will be traveling to Dallas, TX to present at Texas ASCD Annual Conference with Principal Tra Hall (from Texas) on the importance of being connected through Social Media. Dr. Cook will be in Dallas until Tuesday.
On Thursday, Dr. Cook and Mrs. Simpson will be traveling to Knapp Elementary School to learn about their parent and community engagement programs.
On Friday, the summer trek team will be working together on the upcoming professional development schedule for the school.
Weekly Overview
Monday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook
Tuesday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook
Wednesday - Part Time Aide workshop, 9:30 Am - 11:00 AM
Thursday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook - Staff Meeting Canceled
Friday - Summer Trek team meeting
Impossible is Nothing!
You Matter!
Did you know that RM Bacon
Elementary has a Facebook page? Yes, in addition to twitter, and the blog, we
are on Facebook. At the time of this blog we had 65 likes. Once we get to 100 likes,
the students will get a special celebration (RM Bacon Facebook page link)
We are looking for candidates for our first (in a while) Talent Show.... Don't think you have talent? Check this out video, and you might just have a shot at being selected!
Last week we hosted former Harlem Globetrotter Seth Franco.
Seth entertained the students and staff, but it was his message that had everyone excited. Seth talked about how we need to connect with students and adults, talk about our problems, and work hard to overcome!
Seth enjoyed his time at RM Bacon. He signed a ball for us to display in the front office. He said this of our students, "They were great. I loved how they participated, and participated. Thanks to everyone on staff for their help in making this event a success!"
This week is busy for Dr. Cook. He will be presenting on all of the tremendous things going on at RM Bacon. First, on Saturday he will be presenting with our Club 21 coordinator Ms. Discepola on Going Global. They recruited Mrs. Sutton and some willing students to help build interest for the conference.
Then on Sunday, Dr. Cook will be traveling to Dallas, TX to present at Texas ASCD Annual Conference with Principal Tra Hall (from Texas) on the importance of being connected through Social Media. Dr. Cook will be in Dallas until Tuesday.
On Thursday, Dr. Cook and Mrs. Simpson will be traveling to Knapp Elementary School to learn about their parent and community engagement programs.
On Friday, the summer trek team will be working together on the upcoming professional development schedule for the school.
Weekly Overview
Monday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook
Tuesday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook
Wednesday - Part Time Aide workshop, 9:30 Am - 11:00 AM
Thursday - Mrs. Harris in for Dr. Cook - Staff Meeting Canceled
Friday - Summer Trek team meeting
Impossible is Nothing!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
October 8 - 12
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
We are into our second full week of Monstober, uh, I mean October. I must be watching too much Disney with my kids. I will say, however, that RM Bacon is a Scary Good Elementary School :)
We had a very successful Wellness Week! I want to thank you to the committee that made the week a success: Ms. Spanbauer, Ms. Peck, Ms. McLoone, and Mrs. Simpson!
There were some really cool things going on throughout the school this week. In the Cave, Coach Bramble and Coach have commenced the 2012-13 quest for the Presidential Fitness Awards. Enjoy this video explaining the program:
As I observed teachers this week, I saw so many important activities. There are so many teachers who are ensuring that the children are exposed to 21st Century LEARNING! Here are some of the pictures I took to highlight the hard work that the teachers and kids are engaging in.
This week we have our first 3 day weekend.... No school on Monday!
Here is the Weekly Schedule:
Monday - Off
Tuesday - I and RS meeting, 1:00 PM; Administrator's Meeting, 1:00 PM
Wednesday - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Cape May; Youth Alliance Assembly, 2:00 PM
Thursday -
Friday -
Impossible is Nothing!
You Matter!
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| Wear Blue for School Pride! |
We had a very successful Wellness Week! I want to thank you to the committee that made the week a success: Ms. Spanbauer, Ms. Peck, Ms. McLoone, and Mrs. Simpson!
There were some really cool things going on throughout the school this week. In the Cave, Coach Bramble and Coach have commenced the 2012-13 quest for the Presidential Fitness Awards. Enjoy this video explaining the program:
As I observed teachers this week, I saw so many important activities. There are so many teachers who are ensuring that the children are exposed to 21st Century LEARNING! Here are some of the pictures I took to highlight the hard work that the teachers and kids are engaging in.
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| Anthony met with Mayor Shannon, and presented his idea for a skate park |
Mrs. Gandy's class tweeted the Governor as they worked on a Prezi
Mrs. Sinone's students working on the SMART board
This week we have our first 3 day weekend.... No school on Monday!
Here is the Weekly Schedule:
Monday - Off
Tuesday - I and RS meeting, 1:00 PM; Administrator's Meeting, 1:00 PM
Wednesday - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Cape May; Youth Alliance Assembly, 2:00 PM
Thursday -
Friday -
Impossible is Nothing!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
October 1 - 5 (Wellness Week)
You Matter!
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| Received this picture via twitter this morning. Fitting! |
If you are reading this blog, then you are at the right place for information regarding RM Bacon Elementary, a school where impossible is nothing!
Wellness Week October 1 - 5
In preparation for Wellness Week, our guidance counselor Ms. Spanbauer, along with our PBIS aide, Ms. McCloone worked with some 5th grade students on an interesting video about the Bacon Bully Buster:
Join in the fun as we
show our commitment to “Wellness”. So dig through your closet and get out the
“colors of the day” to represent Wellness all the WAY!
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Monday
10/1/12
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Mellow Yellow-Monday
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Spread KINDNESS and CALM, just stay MELLOW by wearing
yellow
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Tuesday
10/2/12
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Spread Red - Tuesday
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Get the word spread, by wearing red. NO DRUGS FOR ME!
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Wednesday
10/3/12
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True Blue-
Wednesday
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Dress in blue, to represent a
FRIEND who is TRUE
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Thursday
10/4/12
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Clean & Green
Thursday
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Keep the world CLEAN, show
support by wearing green
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Friday
10/21/10
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Back Black
Friday
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Dress in Black because you won’t
stand BACK when someone is getting bullied!
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October 1 - Autism Awareness Assembly; 2:30 PM (whole school)
October 2 - Steered Straight Assembly; 2:00 PM (k-2) 2:45 PM (3-5)
October 10 - Youth Alliance Assembly; 2:00 PM
October 25 - More Power For You Assembly; 2:00 PM (K-5)
Teachers
Grade Level Meeting – Next GLM is scheduled for Thursday, October 4…..BUT….. we are trying something new… Celese put the results of your sweep in your mailbox. Please review this prior to the meeting, and when you show up, you will have attended your first “flipped” meeting. Kind of crazy right? So, what will we discuss at GLM? That is up to you J
Grade Level Meeting – Next GLM is scheduled for Thursday, October 4…..BUT….. we are trying something new… Celese put the results of your sweep in your mailbox. Please review this prior to the meeting, and when you show up, you will have attended your first “flipped” meeting. Kind of crazy right? So, what will we discuss at GLM? That is up to you J
Staff Meeting – We will be starting our CITWS 2.0 series on Thursday October 4. PAL will be sent prior to the meeting. Theme will be centered on Generating and Testing Hypothesis.
New Staff Members – We have been very busy interviewing to fill our open positions. Here is a list (and start dates) for our new staff members. Welcome!
- Megan Finney (second or 3rd week of October) will be our new librarian
- Ashley Gaughan (already started) will be the new Part Time Aide in Mrs. Devita’s room
- Susan Leahy (October 9) will be the new Part Time Aide in Mrs. Taylor’s room
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Autism Awareness Assembly
Tuesday - Steered Straight Assembly
Wednesday -
Thursday - Staff Meeting 8:00 AM; Grade Level Meetings
Friday - Bus Evacuation Drill
Impossible is Nothing!
Saturday, September 22, 2012
September 24 - 28
Bacon Bears,
You Matter!
The school seems to be getting into a rhythm. Teachers and students have been establishing routines, and for the most part I have seen very few kids in my office for discipline.
I am excited to welcome Ms. Ashley McCloone to the RM Bacon family. Ms. McCloone will be working as a PBIS aide. She will be assisting classroom teachers with interventions to improve discipline, as well as coordinating the Bear Bucks store, and much more!
This past week we were able have our first official assembly. The purpose of the assembly was to welcome back the students, and teach them about our PBIS program. Our guidance counselor, Ms. Spanbauer, did a bully awareness activity with the students. Is it possible for students to NOT bully this year? Well, for us, Impossible is Nothing!
Video of the week (The Missing Bacon Bear)
Our Basic Skills and Special Education will be starting this week. All students who identified as needing additional help will begin on Tuesday for Basic Skills and Monday for Special Education.
Teachers - I will am beginning observations this week. This year I am starting with the 5th grade and working my way through the grade levels. Dina will contact you about your week. Please make sure to fill our the pre-observation form, and if you wish, schedule a pre-conference 2 days prior to the observation.
Tech Friday 2.0 begins this week on Friday at 8:20AM. This voluntary professional development opportunity will highlight various technology initiatives such as SMART board, remind101.com, imovie trailers, blogging, and much more! Maybe Mr. Drewnowski will show us his iphone 5??
Impossible is Nothing!
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Special Education begins
Tuesday - BSI interventions begin
Wednesday - Elementary Guidance Meeting, Lakeside, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday -
Friday - Tech Friday 2.0, 8:20 AM in Room 2; PBIS Meeting, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
You Matter!
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| @web20classroom at the Bammy Awards. I need to order these socks this year! |
I am excited to welcome Ms. Ashley McCloone to the RM Bacon family. Ms. McCloone will be working as a PBIS aide. She will be assisting classroom teachers with interventions to improve discipline, as well as coordinating the Bear Bucks store, and much more!
This past week we were able have our first official assembly. The purpose of the assembly was to welcome back the students, and teach them about our PBIS program. Our guidance counselor, Ms. Spanbauer, did a bully awareness activity with the students. Is it possible for students to NOT bully this year? Well, for us, Impossible is Nothing!
Video of the week (The Missing Bacon Bear)
This week looks to be another excellent week at RM Bacon. There are plenty of learning opportunities on the horizon. I am excited about what the teachers have planned.
Our Basic Skills and Special Education will be starting this week. All students who identified as needing additional help will begin on Tuesday for Basic Skills and Monday for Special Education.
Teachers - I will am beginning observations this week. This year I am starting with the 5th grade and working my way through the grade levels. Dina will contact you about your week. Please make sure to fill our the pre-observation form, and if you wish, schedule a pre-conference 2 days prior to the observation.
Tech Friday 2.0 begins this week on Friday at 8:20AM. This voluntary professional development opportunity will highlight various technology initiatives such as SMART board, remind101.com, imovie trailers, blogging, and much more! Maybe Mr. Drewnowski will show us his iphone 5??
Impossible is Nothing!
Weekly Overview:
Monday - Special Education begins
Tuesday - BSI interventions begin
Wednesday - Elementary Guidance Meeting, Lakeside, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday -
Friday - Tech Friday 2.0, 8:20 AM in Room 2; PBIS Meeting, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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