March 25 - 28

Bacon Bears,

You Matter! 

Only 4 more days until Spring Break. We need to make sure that we make the most of these four days. As you will see from our schedule, there are a lot of activities!

Before we get into this week, lets reflect on last week. We had another tremendous Bear Bucks Store on Friday afternoon. Most importantly, we saw our Office Discipline Referrals for the month of March decrease for the first time in 2013! Thanks to everyone for being safe, responsible, and respectful... Keep up the great work! 

Here is the video that Mrs. DeVita made.What a challenge!



Here are some pictures I took walking around the school last week.

Did you hear the chicks this week? 1st graders had a great time learning about the cycle of life 

I had a Sophie sighting when visiting Mrs. Sinone's room! 

Thanks to the HSA for the Cinderella Cheesecake Fundraiser

Mrs. Raudenbush's kids love when she reads stories

The Floor Hockey finals will be this week. The winners will get a chance to take on the teachers in the BIG game on Wednesday afternoon! We will be having our annual Egg-Travagnza this Thursday. Mrs. Benson and the HSA have a new idea this year... stay tuned for more details!

Weekly Overview

Monday - Lots of APR's for Teachers 

Tuesday - Interviews for Head Custodian Position; Safety and Security (District Sub Committee), 4:00 PM BOE Conference Room 

Wednesday - Teachers vs. Students Hockey Game, 2:00 PM

Thursday - TLC meeting, 8:15 Library; Egg-Travaganza, 9:30 AM

Friday, March 29 - April 7 - EASTER BREAK!!! NO SCHOOL !!

Week of 18 - 22

Bacon Bears,

You Matter!


Check out the Kindergartens and 1st graders spotlighted on the new RM Bacon Weekly Update


Weekly Overview:
Monday - Another awesome day at RM Bacon 
Tuesday - Another awesome day at RM Bacon 
Wednesday - Another awesome day at RM Bacon 
Thursday - Staff Meeting 8:00 AM; 
Friday - PBIS 1:00 PM; Bear Buck Store 3:00 PM 

Mr. Wayne's World

Mr. Wayne,

Thank you for all of your dedicated service to RM Bacon Elementary! We will miss you!

Here is ONE of your going away presents.....

March 11 - 15

Bacon Bears,

You Matter!

The Read Across America Week was a success.... Want to see all the cool things that the teachers and students created? Take a look at our Weekly Video... And watch out for the special stars... Our Second Graders!



 Here are some pictures from the Read Across America Week

High School Athletes showed their reading skills for our kids! 

Mrs. O in deep thought 

Cross curricular, blending grades = AWESOME!!

Silly K and 1 teachers!!!!

Thing 1

Thanks to everyone who made the week special... 

On Thursday, we hosted a team from the Regional Achievement Center (RAC). Mr. Bob Bumpus, Executive Director, talked with our staff about the great things happening at RM Bacon.

The RAC team is here to support us on our quest for World Class! 

The new T-Shirts are in... Staff pre ordered their shirts and now its time for the students and parents to get the new gear... Such a buzz about just how cool these shirts are... That's how we roll!

This week begins Pasta for Pennies...(March 11 - 22)

Winning home room will get pasta, bread sticks, and salad catered by Olive Garden. Goal is $3000.00 for this year. For every student that brings in 50.00 they will be entered to win and Xbox. 

Weekly Overview:

Monday - Another awesome day at RM Bacon; Pasta for Pennies

Tuesday - Sugarless Day to Prevent Tooth Decay! I and RS Meeting all day; Pasta for Pennies

Wednesday - 4th graders visit Levoy Theater; Pasta for Pennies

Thursday - Kindergarten goes swimming; Pasta for Pennies

Friday - Wear GREEN Day;Pasta for Pennies

March 4 - 8

Bacon Bears,

You Matter!

It's beginning to look a lot like Seuss-Ville in our school. We are excited to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday on Monday. We will be hosting High School students as guest readers. In addition to the reading, they will be doing crafts, and other activities. There will be various activities throughout the week to celebrate this awesome author who inspired millions!

Last week, I was able to visit the Holly City Family Center to watch our Kindergartners practice their swimming skills. After only 4 weeks in the water, our little Bacon Bears were very advanced! Here are some of the pictures from the visit!

In lieu of the RM Bacon Weekly Video Update, I am going to suggest that everyone take a few minutes and watch this inspiring video about Dr. Seuss... enjoy!!!!




Weekly Overview:
Monday - Read Across America Day - Various activities throughout the day 
Tuesday - Another awesome day at RM Bacon 
Wednesday - Another awesome day at RM Bacon 
Thursday - Staff Meeting 8:00 AM; Kindergarten Swimming; Pasta for Pennies Kickoff
Friday - Progress Reports distributed; Seussical the Musical (2nd grade) 2:30 PM

Remember... Impossible is Nothing! 

February 25 - 1

Bacon Bears,

You Matter!

Mrs. Finney has 10 ipads for student use in the library

Last week was an epic week. We had another successful Bingo Night. There were over 50 families in attendance. You want to know who won? Everyone!

We have been experiencing higher then normal Office Discipline Referrals since returning from the Winter Break. So the PBIS committee decided to address the problem with creating a buzz about why it is important to follow our school rules: Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be Respectful. Our superintendent even came over to join in the new Bear Bucks Store!


New Bear Bucks Store Overview:
1 Bear Buck - Challenge room (different each month)
2 Bear Bucks - Homework Pass
3 Bear Bucks - Ipod time
4 Bear Bucks - Free time with favorite teacher

Here is the video from our new store:
This week we will be honoring those students who excelled academically with an Honor Roll Assembly on Friday at 10:00 AM. Students will be recognized for academic excellence during marking periods 1 and 2.

This Saturday marks Dr. Seuss's birthday and the beginning of Read Across America Week (which we will celebrate March 4 - 8). Each teach plans to do an activity recognizing the impact Dr. Seuss had on reading. Stay tuned for more information!

If you have time, check out Dr. Cook's blog on his activities from Friday February 22, 2013 (a truly bloggable day)

Weekly Overview:
Monday - BOE Meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday  - Another awesome day!
Wednesday - Another awesome day!
Thursday - Kindergarten goes swimming
Friday - Honor Roll Assembly, 10:00 AM

Remember.... Impossible is Nothing!

February 18 - 22

Bacon Bears, 

You Matter!

I'm thankful for the Valentines Day cards and candies. Here is a sampling! 

Last week was exciting! We celebrated 100 days, Valentines Day, and Jump Rope for Heart all in two days! There were many cool activities in each of the grades that signified the 100th day... 

Each year, however, not to be outdone, we have Kindergartners dress up for the 101st day (in full dalmatian attire!). 

We had plenty of Valentines Day treats circulating throughout the building. I was so thankful that some of them made their way to my office!

Shion from Mrs. Lunemann's room displaying his artwork

Mr. Hudson coaching his class in math on the 100th day

Who says all learning takes place in the classroom? 

Mrs. Devita, with her 100 days gear, doing a walkthrough on Dr. Cook! 

According to Mrs. Muhlbaier, coordinator of the Jump Rope for Heart, we surpassed our expectations for this year's fundraiser. We raised over 1,500 dollars! Our top fundraiser was Alex from 4th grade. Thanks to everyone who participated.

This week is a shortened week since we were off from school on Monday for Presidents Day. There are a few activities planned for this week, but for the most part, it will be just another awesome week at RM Bacon where Impossible is Nothing! 

Be sure to join us for our annual Pizza Bingo Night on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This event will be fun for the whole family! 

On Friday, we will be unveiling our new Bear Bucks Store. Be ready to have your Bear Bucks put to the test (I don't want to give too much away).... 

Video of the Week:
Although we didn't get a RM Bacon Weekly Video update, I thought this would be an enjoyable video to watch. We love our Coach and he loves the Bacon Bears, Sunny Days, and... 



Weekly Overview:
Monday - No School - Presidents Day
Tuesday - All City Practice
Wednesday - Pizza Bingo 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (1 dollar entry fee)
Thursday - Kindergarten Swimming
Friday - PBIS Meeting @ 1:00 PM; New Bear Bucks Store Starts at 3:00 PM 

Impossible is Nothing!