September 9 - 13

Bacon Bears,

It's all about RESPECT! 

According to parents, teachers, students and visitors we had a great opening to the 2013-14 school year. Parents and students were able to meet their teachers and attend a brief assembly. 

Important things to remember:
Doors open at 8:55 AM
Late Bell rings at 9:15 AM (Official start of the school day)

We have 3 school rules:

1. Be safe
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Respectful

Dismissal for bus students is 3:40 PM and walkers and car riders is 3:45 PM

Parents - Did you miss our video at the opening assembly? Take a look at how serious we are about our theme (as well as being silly)!



Your children are in good hands! This is going to be a fantastic year!!!

This week will be continuing to establish norms and getting to know each other. We do have a few activities planned this week. On Wednesday, we are encouraging everyone to wear Red, White and Blue to celebrate this great country we live in and to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. 

Here are some pictures from opening week before the students arrived. Next week we will have a montage of students... 

Our home!!! 

The passing of the whistle. Coach Musarra meets Ms. Bieri 

RM Bacon teachers minutes before our first staff meeting!

This was my view at the Opening Day Extravaganza! 

Dr Gentile at the Opening Day Extravaganza 

Weekly Overview 
Monday - BOE Meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon
Wednesday - Red, White and Blue Day
Thursday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon
Friday - Tech Friday, 8:15 AM; SuccessMaker PD session, 9:30 AM

September 2 - 6

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect! 


Welcome back. This week we begin another stage in our transition to being a world class school! Teachers will be working collaboratively this week to prepare for the students. On Friday, we are all looking forward to that time when we open the doors for our official opening! We are especially awaiting the arrival of the class of 2026. Kindergartners entering this year will be graduating Millville High School in 2026. Mark your calendars!

The teachers have a lot on their plate this year. Check out this trailer that addresses the changes and how we are going to accomplish the tasks at hand. Yet, as much as things change, we will continue to place the students of RM Bacon Elementary as our guiding light. 

Opening Day Trailer


Earlier this summer we received a call from the Four Seasons of Millville. They wanted to donate supplies to our school. We said... YES! 

Here is the letter and supplies we received
Dear RM Bacon School, 
Take a look at the attached pictures to see the fantastic collection of the school supplies we packed , then loaded the car and delivered them to the school.  We met Principal Spike Cook and several teachers and were so touched by how grateful they were for our donation of over 1,000 items for their students.
We feel so blessed to live in this community of so many wonderful neighbors.
Thank you so much,

Joan Kelly, Pat Bacon and the Social Committee

Brief overview of the week
Monday - Labor Day
Tuesday - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Opening Day Extravaganza at Lakeside MS
Wednesday - 8:55 AM - 3:55 PM - Professional Development (schedule has been emailed and snail mailed)
Thursday - 8:55 AM - 3:55 PM - Professional Development (schedule has been emailed and snail mailed)
Friday - School Opening - 9:15 AM School Wide Welcome Ceremony

August 12 - 15

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect!

We are getting closer to the start of school (and the end of summer)... This week will be busy. On Monday, our PBIS team will be meeting to plan out the year and identify problems for us to address. Tuesday and Wednesday the Summer Trek team will be meeting at Lakeside to learn more about SGOs and action plans.

Our cafeteria is continuing to transform into a restaurant!

Weekly Schedule:
Monday - 7:30am - 4:30pm 
Tuesday  - 7:30am - 4:30pm 
Wednesday  - 7:30am - 4:30pm 
Thursday  - 7:30am - 4:30pm 
Friday - Closed 

August 5 - 9

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect!

Our cafeteria continues to be on schedule. This week the walls were painted (just waiting for a nice mural) and the new ceiling was started. I am so impressed at how this project has stayed on schedule!

The custodial team has moved into the basement floor. They are getting close to completing the entire building. This week, they will be working on finishing the basement floor and starting on the gym!

Here are some updates from around our awesome school!

New computers! 

Freshly painted walls 

Ceiling is ready for ceiling tiles! 

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday - Office closed

July 29 - August 2

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect....

It's hard to believe that July is coming to a close. We are getting closer and closer to the start of the new school year!!!!! 

Our internet, and phones are back up and running.... Not to mention... We have wireless throughout the building... Having wireless throughout the building has the potential to change the complexion of instruction at our school. We will be taking the first steps to expanding our learning environments and optimizing the entire building!!!! We are very excited about this.. 

And now for the building updates:

Mrs. Sinone's floor is getting fixed

3rd floor is looking fantastic 

Office hours this week:
Monday - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM 
Tuesday - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM 
Wednesday - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM 
Thursday - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM 
Friday - Office and School Closed 

Teachers - 3rd floor and 2nd floor classrooms are cleaned and ready if you are interested in setting up

July 22 - 26

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect! 

There are so many projects happening at RM Bacon this summer. We will feel like we have a new school in the fall! In the meantime, the front office will remain closed until July 25th due to the wireless instillation project. Should you need to get in touch with Mrs. Klaudi or Dr. Cook, please feel free to email us or stop by the 3rd floor Curriculum Center at the Culver Building. We will also be checking phone messages! We apologize for this inconvenience, but we are excited about the WIFI!!!!!

Here are a few pictures that show the summer progress of our building, administration and our summer program. 

Summer Success Program

Math Jenga 

Rhymes and Times 

Team work! 

Mr. D. working with students

Rhymes and Times overview 

Cafeteria Updates

The drywall came this week for the cafeteria! 

The maintenance crew had the drywall up right away! 

Building Cleaning 

Rooms on the 3rd floor are looking shiny! 

Summer Administration Professional Learning

Administrators volunteered their time to learn about becoming "connected" 

We skyped in Brad Currie, founder of #satchat to discuss PLNs

Weekly Overview:

Monday - 7:30 - 4:30 (office closed - report to Culver Center if you have questions)

Tuesday - 7:30 - 4:30 (office closed - report to Culver Center if you have questions)

Wednesday - 7:30 - 4:30 (office closed - report to Culver Center if you have questions)

Thursday - 7:30 - 4:30 (office closed - report to Culver Center if you have questions)

Friday 

July 15 - 19

Bacon Bears,

Wireless Update...
Beginning July 17 and ending approximately July 25^th all IT Services (Phones, Network, Wireless, etc.) will be unavailable at the RM Bacon School. Our staff work be working at an alternate location during this time. IT services will need access to all classrooms, hallways, offices, etc. during the project. Therefore, please be patient with us during this time. 

Please note that the summer program will continue during this time. 






Our summer program is really heating up! Here is an imovie trailer that shows our students engaged in Rhymes and Times. 


Weekly Schedule
Monday - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday - No Office Hours