January 21, 2014

National and local weather services are predicting at least 6 inches

Due to the impending snow storm, we will be dismissing at 1:45 PM. There will be no after-school activities.

PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION AS IT IS MADE AVAILABLE.

January 20 - 24

Bacon Bears,

Its all about Respect!

Chick-Fil-A donated a gift card to every RM Bacon Staff

Our students have done a fantastic job with the assessment schedule in January. As we finalize the results of our Model Assessment and Universal Sweep, I want to commend the teachers for their hard work and understanding with this process.

We view these assessments as "formative" which means they are intended to assist teachers in determining areas for improvement. Based on the preliminary findings, we are headed in the right direction!

This week is a four day week because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. The other day, I was in Mrs. Lunemann's class and she showed a really interesting video about Martin Luther King, Jr. designed for kids. Take a few moments to watch (and thank you Mrs. Lunemann!)





Martin Luther King Jr. Video

RM Bacon in Pictures:

Mrs. Taylor working on measuring using Smart Board 

Mrs. Mercado had an awesome Spanish lesson using the Smart Board!

Mrs. Gandy won a Math/Science Grant 

Mrs. Devita and Mr. Hudson won a Math/Science Grant

Mrs. Mulhbaier won a Math/Science Grant 

Weekly Overview
Monday - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tuesday - Another Awesome day at RM Bacon
Wednesday - Mr. Hudson's Class to MSHS
Thursday - 8:00 AM Staff Meeting (Entire Staff); Mr. Hudson's Class to MSHS; Home and School Association Meeting, 4:00 PM
Friday - Wear your favorite Sport Shirt (Nascar, Football, Baseball, Basketball, etc)

January 13 - 17

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect...

Last week was one for the record books. We survived Arctic temperatures, broken heaters, extreme ice, and a lock down. It seems that no matter what the obstacle, our students and staff were able to overcome and flourish.

The extreme cold Arctic air on Tuesday provided for a great deal of patience. I admired how students and parents braved these conditions and still came to school!

We only lost some materials that can be replaced

Unfortunately, Tuesday evening the cold was too much for one of our heaters. The pipes froze and broke which ended up flooding Mrs. Taylor's room and part of the cafeteria. Our maintenance staff from throughout the district came to Bacon to assist. The next day (Wednesday) we had to move Mr. Drewnowski's class and Mrs. Taylor's class. Then, right before the announcements, Mrs. Muhlbaier's heater froze and the pipes flooded part of Mr. Hudson's class. Throughout the day we monitored the heaters with such precision in case anything else would happen. Fortunately, nothing did!

On Friday morning, staff and students were required to take their time entering and exiting the building because of an ice storm. Throughout the area there were many accidents, but thankfully our staff and students were safe. Then, approximately 3:00 PM, we heard what appeared to be gun shots across the street. In order to be cautious, we called the Millville Police and went into a lock down. Once the Millville Police determined it was a car back firing, we came out of the lock down. All told, the lock down lasted about 6 minutes.

In addition to all of the activities listed above, our students completed their Model Assessments for Unit 2. We didn't miss a beat!

This week the students will be assessed through our annual RtI Universal Sweeps. Students in Kindegarten through 4th grade will be "swept" throughout the week. The information gathered from the Universal Sweeps will help us decide who needs Basic Skills Instruction. Good luck students and try your best!

Weekly Overview
Monday - RtI Sweeps grades K-4; BOE - Healthy Schools and Mini Grant Awardees
Tuesday - RtI Sweeps grades K-4;
Wednesday - RtI Sweeps grades K-4; NJ Department Child Oral Care (9:30am  Kinder and First Grade

10:10am  2^nd and 3^rd Grades; 10:40am  4^th and 5^th Grades) 

Thursday - RtI Sweeps grades K-4;
Friday - RtI Sweeps grades K-4;

January 6 - 10

Bacon Bears,

It's all about Respect!

Were you wondering who won the Best Beard from the No-Shave November? The results are in....

Congratulations to Mr. Lokey who earned 38% of the vote!

Students of the week (12/16-12-19)

in front: Matthew H., Abigail; back row: Mallory, Matthew L.,Skye, Hannah 

Pictures from the Winter Concert 2013:

Everyone was ready to watch

Chorus performing 

Video of the week:
Mr. Drewnowski's class made an imovie trailer about their class Pollyanna.

Weekly Overview:
Monday - Unit 2 Model Assessments; Make up Pictures;
Tuesday - Unit 2 Model Assessments;
Wednesday - Unit 2 Model Assessments;
Thursday - Unit 2 Model Assessments; Staff Meeting, PLC (Tech, LAL, Math), 8:00 AM
Friday - Unit 2 Model Assessments;

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