RM Bacon Weekly

Sunday, September 15, 2013

September 16 - 20

Bacon Bears,

Its all about RESPECT!

We finished our first FULL week! The students have made a great first impression on our teachers. I have heard such positive feedback from teachers and aides about how awesome our kids are behaving! I know that our students will have a great year if they continue to Be Safe, Responsible and Respectful!

I made my way throughout the building this week. I was able to see some really cool things. I watched our Kindergartners prepare for fire drills, 1st graders work out in physical education, 2nd graders enjoy the cafeteria, 3rd graders learn about the school, 4th graders reading with their parents and 5th graders take their benchmark assessments!

The staff will embark on their first "flipped" staff meeting of the year! Prior to the meeting, the staff will watch a video and a Power Point on Student Growth Objectives. At the actual meeting, Ray Jacobs and Dr. Cook will work with teachers to apply what they learned and develop their SGO's.

Pictures of the Week

We had 25 teachers volunteer to participated in the Technology PLC known as "Tech Friday"

We look forward to welcoming back Sensei Jon from Best of the Best for our Week of Respect Assembly October 4

What mold do you want to break free from?

Weekly Overview
Monday - PBIS Interviews, 1:00 PM

Tuesday - SPAC Meeting 1:00 PM, Dr. Cook; Back to School 6:30 PM

Wednesday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon

Thursday - Flipped Staff Meeting 8:00 AM - Topic SGO's and Teacher Evaluation!! Safety Assembly (courtesy of Home and School Association) 9:30 AM

Friday - Wear your Bacon shirts! Grade book set up with Alcia and Carmelita (Computer Lab - All Day)

Saturday, September 7, 2013

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:

Be safe
Be Responsible
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

Monday, September 2, 2013

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

Monday, August 12, 2013

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

Saturday, August 3, 2013

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

Friday, July 26, 2013

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

Friday, July 19, 2013

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