January 3, 2014

Due to the snow storm, there is no school on January 3, 2014 ....

January 2 and 3, 2014

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect!

Welcome to 2014! With the New Year we all have an opportunity to make changes, as well as improve our well being. As a school, we will continue on our road to world class education!

I know we are all excited to come back off of the long break. Fortunalty, this week is short and there is not much on the calender. I am sure teachers and students will work together to shake the cobwebs from the Winter Break and start anew!

Here is a short and cute video for the new year... I hope you enjoy!



Weekly Overview

Thursday - School begins
Friday - Another awesome day at RM Bacon

December 16 - 20

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect...


This is the final week of 2013. When we return from the Holiday Break we will be in the year 2014! Yet, we still have a lot of work to do in 2013... 5 full days!!!!

Join us for the Winter Concert on Monday, December 16, 2013 @ 7:00 PM. Come out and support the Fine and Performing Arts Department at RM Bacon.

We will have our annual Holiday Shoppe this week for students to purchase items for their families. The Holiday Shoppe will be open for the Winter Concert as well.

An Impact to Remember - Recently, senior Abby Damico, was charged with selecting the person who had the most impact on her during throughout her education in Millville. Abby selected our own Mrs. Sutton! When asked why she chose Mrs. Sutton, Abby said that Mrs. Sutton always held high expectations for her. This is a great honor.. congratulations Mrs. Sutton!

Pictures from around the school

With one week remaining in December it appears that RM Bacon is securely in the lead on the Shoparoo app. Keep scanning those receipts! 

Students of the Week: December 9 - 13

Mrs. Sinone presenting at the Stockton College Graduate Symposium 

Mrs. Bingham's class engaged in a compare/contrast discussion

Last week, David Hernandez from the Department of Homeland Security visited Mr. Hudson's class. The purpose of the visit was to participate in the culminating activity for Mr. Hudson's science project on rockets.

Weekly Overview:
Monday - Mid Marking period closes; Winter Concert, 7:00 PM
Tuesday - PLC Chair meeting, 3:50 PM
Wednesday - RAC Visit, 9:30 AM; PBIS Meeting, 1:30 PM; Bear Bucks Store to follow
Thursday - Holiday Sweater Day
Friday - Scrooge, 9:45 AM (grades 3-5); Polar Express, 12:00 PM (grades K-2) in Gym; Holiday Parties to follow

Vote for Bacon's Best Beard!

December 9 - 13

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect! 

Our first week in December went very well. We participated in the annual Coats for Kids. Students were put in a lottery and those who won were taken to the Millville Motorsports Complex for a free coat and lunch! 
Here are some of the pictures from the event:

Mrs. Devita assisting with options 

Yummy food!

Getting ready! 

This week, students and staff will be continuing to prepare for the holidays. There are a lot of integrated lessons that are comparing/contrasting various holidays around the world, as well as activities designed to connect student learning to the real world!

In preparation for the holidays, our staff has been decorating the front foyer.

Mrs. Polof, Nurse Pruett and Mrs. Klaudi in the new sled

Mrs. O sledding in the hallway!

Mrs. Devita, Mrs. O, and Mrs. Nolan sledding! 

Our Mom's Night Out was an amazing success! Thanks to coordinators Mrs. Lore and Mrs. Benson who were able to get over 20 vendors, prizes and even activities for the kids while the moms were shopping. We had many staff and parents assist with the evening, and according to Mrs. Benson, "We could never have pulled this off without the help and support of the parents and teachers!" Here are some pictures from the event:

Mom's Night Out! 

Manny making crafts 

Smile! 

Lavinia made a craft

Students of the week (on Pajama day)

Students of the week

Guess who received a present on his birthday? 

Weekly Overview:
Monday - BSI Meeting, 10:30 AM; Graduate symposium featuring Mrs. Sinone and Mr. Hudson, Stockon University, 5:30 PM
Tuesday - I and RS meeting, 10:48 AM, Computer Lab; 
Wednesday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon 
Thursday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon 
Friday - Rocket Launch with guest Dave Hernandez, 2:00 PM (Mr. Hudson's class)

December 2 - 6

Bacon Bears,

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! 

This week is exciting... We are starting December!!!! And it is getting cold! In preparing for the holiday season, RM Bacon will be hosting a "Mom's Night Out" on Thursday, December 5 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM... Here is the flyer!

Weekly recap

We hosted Superintendent Joe Sanfelippo from Wisconsin on Monday, November 25, 2013. He did a podcast with Dr. Gentile in Mr. Hudson's class. The students did a great job researching and asking questions. It was a true 21st century learning experience. Here is the video

Dr. Sanfelippo also visited Mrs. Devita's class. He delivered Enemy Pie in a way that had the students captivated! Here is the video:

We also hosted Ms. Berry's niece Sarah, who talked to the 4th and 5th grade students about potential careers working with animals.

On Friday, November 29 RM Bacon students took to the streets of Millville for the Holiday Parade. This was our first float and it was epic! Thanks to Ms. Berry for the idea and implementation! I want to express my sincere gratitude to Ms. Berry, Ms. Tommi-Lynn, Mrs. Devita, Mrs. Polof and Mrs. Klaudi for assisting with the float and the parade... Mr. Lokey did a lot of the behind the scenes work to ensure the float was properly assembled and Mrs. Peck did the artwork! The student leaders and the safety patrol were fantastic! They kept the chant "Let's go Bacon, Let's go" the entire route! 

Dr. Cook and the kids 

Ms. Tommi-lynn and Mrs. Devita 

Student Leaders and Safety Patrol

Then, Now, Always Family! 

Weekly Overview:

Monday - Welcome back to Bacon! 

Tuesday - Another Respectful Day at Bacon 

Wednesday - Another Respectful Day at Bacon 

Thursday - PLC Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM (PBIS, Healthy Schools, Family/Community); Holiday Bizarre, 6:00PM - 8:00PM 

Friday - Coats for Kids, 11:30 AM; 

November 25 - 29

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect!

Last week we participated in Sneaker Week. Teachers wore sneakers and donated money to a worthy cause! In addition, we had a "friendly" competition throughout the grade levels. Teachers wore pedometers and charted their progress. Ms. Berry, our PBIS Aide, kept her pedometer on all day to see how many steps she took. Amazingly, by the end of the day, she had 12,000 steps! Wow!

In addition to Sneaker Week, RM Bacon held its annual Turkey Feast for the students and invited guests. I want to give a big shout out to the coordinators of the Feast, Mrs. Sutton and Ms. Sawyer! Everyone had a wonderful time! It was truly a team effort in that teachers and parents helped cook and serve, donated food and desserts. Student Leaders and Safety Patrol members assisted with set up and helped serve food as well!



Here is a powerful video by Mrs. Sinone and her students about Thanksgiving! Enjoy!

On Thursday, we held our monthly PBIS Bear Bucks Store! Students who earned Bear Bucks throughout the month were able to shop for rewards or take on the monthly challenge. This month, the challenge was "Its Dicey."

Dr. Cook took the "Its Dicey" challenge. Must be the beard! 

This week we will be having early dismissals each day. On Monday, and Tuesday our teachers will be hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. On Wednesday, we will begin our Thanksgiving break at 1:45 PM.

Students of the Week

This week we also are hosting the Scholastic Book Fair. Students will be able to purchase books during their regularly scheduled Library time. Parents are encouraged to shop in the Book Fair during Parent Conferences! 

Pictures from around the School 

Yummy cake donated by Ms. Berry

All set up and ready to SERVE! 

Last minute directions! 

2013-13 RM Bacon shirts are in! 

Bear Bucks Store samples 

On Friday, November 22, 2013 the RM Bacon Students and Staff showed their Millville pride. Everyone was excited for the football team as they took on Dr. Cook's alma mater Eastern High School. Final score was 35 - 18 in favor of the Vikings! 

Future Millville Football Player? 

Mrs. Markel, class of 19??

Even Ms. Michelle and Ms. Darlene got into the spirit!  

Mr. Frank, while in high school, was a starter for the Thunderbolts! 

Weekly Overview:

Monday - Early Dismissal, 1:45 PM; Parent Conferences, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday - Early Dismissal, 1:45 PM; Parent Conferences, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday - Staff vs. Students Newcomb, 10:00 AM; Early Dismissal, 1:45 PM - Thanksgiving Break

Thursday - Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday - No School