May 26 - 30

Bacon Bears,

Its all about respect!

I hope everyone has enjoyed their Memorial Day Weekend. Teachers, if your are looking for resources for your students to understand Memorial Day, I put a few resources together.

This week we will be preparing for our Alumni Night on May 30 at 6:00 PM. As we get closer to the event, the gym will be turned into another world. Students will see the previous school colors (Did you know that the colors were Maroon and Gold?). This event will be very special. For more information, check out our Alumni Night page on our blog.

Last week, the Bacon Bears competed in the 37th annual Olympic Day. Our Bears were as spirited as ever as they marched towards Memorial High School. Once at the competition, our Bears earned many ribbons, but more importantly, they made lasting memories. While the 4th and 5th graders were at Olympic Day, students in K-3 had the time of their life at Fun Day! Thanks to our sponsors for the events: HSA! Also, thanks to everyone who assisted with coordinating the day!!!!!

Pictures from around the school:

On our way to Memorial High School 

Bears enter the stadium 

Kickball competition 

Waiting for the next event 

First place 

All of the elementary schools together! What a great day 

Weekly Overview:
Monday - Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday - 5th Grade Orientation at Lakeside, 9:30 AM; PBIS Meeting and Bear Bucks Store; 5th Grade Parent Orientation, 6:30 PM at Lakeside
Wednesday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon
Thursday - Alumni Night set up, Bacon Gym; Staff Luncheon, 10:45 - 2:00 PM
Friday - Alumni Night set up, Bacon Gym;  Alumni Night, 6:00 PM

Olympic Day 2014

Our RM Bacon gear arrived today! So we had two 5th graders (Blake and L ) model the shirts and shorts. Watch out everyone, the Bacon Bears are growling!

New shorts and shirts 

Getting ready for softball trip 

Passing the baton 

We are ready for the hurdles 

Newcomb ready  

May 19 - 23

 Bacon Bears,

Its all about respect!

This week we will be finishing up NJASK Make-ups for any student who was absent. Since the make-ups will be taking place, we will be maintaining our building wide testing plan. After make-ups are completed, we are looking forward to Olympic Day and Fun Day on Friday! Students in grade 4 and 5 will be competing against the 5 other elementary schools in Millville. Students in grade K-3 will be involved in Fun Day! They will have water slides, bouncy houses, and all types of activities for them to just have FUN!

Pictures from around the school (and Citizens Bank Park)

Millville City leaders organized Mike Trout's homecoming 

Millville Mayor, Mike Santiago, threw out the first pitch

Mrs. Banker's daughter, Sara, is part of the High School Band that played at the Phillies Game 

Mark, aka Hot Sauce working on a project in Club 21 

Vianka always poses for a picture 

Weekly Overview:
Monday - 5th Grade Safety Patrol Trip; NJASK Make-up Testing; BOE Meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday - 5th Grade Safety Patrol Trip; NJASK Make-up Testing; Grand Canyon University in Staff Lunches
Wednesday - NJASK Make-up Testing;
Thursday - Staff Meeting, Characteristics of Bullying, Bob Cirocco, 8:00 AM; NJASK Make-up Testing; NJEA Jeans for Troops
Friday - Olympic Day/Fun Day

May 12 - 16

Bacon Bears,

Its all about respect!


This week the students in grades 3 - 5 will be taking the NJASK. Testing begins right after the announcements. Students need to be on time! If a student who is in grades 3, 4 or 5 is late, they will not be permitted to test and will have to take the Make-up next week.

Pictures from around the school:

Matthew won 3 trophies this week in the Millville Elks Youth Week! 

Could these be the new Bacon T-Shirts (Science Edition)?

Our front office staff visited Mrs. Sutton's new office

We miss you Miss Tommi-lynn 

Our students look sharp! 

Weekly Video:

Weekly Overview:

Monday - NJASK

Tuesday - NJASK 

Wednesday - Dare to Be Fit, 8:00 AM; NJASK

Thursday - NJASK

Friday - NJASK

May 5 - 9

Bacon Bears,

Its all about respect!

We are one week away from the NJASK. Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 are making a few last minute preparations for next week's big assessment. Our teachers are making sure that their classrooms are "standardized" and that desks are in rows.

In addition to the NJASK preparation, our teachers are busy making their summative evaluation meetings with Dr. Cook. This year is a little different then in the past because we are using the McREL evaluation tool. Teachers are reflecting on the school year and planning for next year.

Pictures from around the school....

Students planting flowers 

Students making a paper mache Bear 

Mrs. Peck assisting students as they create the Bear 

4th grade students hard at work 

4th grade students working 

We have heard Ms. Bieri is afraid of bugs....

Video of the week ..... This is your Pep Talk 

Weekly Overview:
Monday - BOE Meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday - National Teachers Day; Room 1 and 7 Mothers Day Tea
Wednesday - RAC Visit, 9:00 AM, Home and School Association Luncheon for Teachers
Thursday - Staff Meeting, Blood Borne Pathogens and CST update, 8:00 AM; Hockey Shoot Out, 5:30 PM
Friday - Another awesome day at RM Bacon

April 28 - May 2

Bacon Bears,

Its all about respect!


As you know, this week is our Spring Book Fair, students are encouraged to attend the book fair during their library time.  This is a "buy one get one free" fair. If for some reason there isn't a parent volunteer during your library time students with money will be allowed to set aside their choice and I will collect their money and check them out later. Students who do not have money will have a chance to look and write down a book they are interested in.  


It is hard to believe that April is over this week and we are entering the "assessment" season of May. In just a few short weeks, our students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will be taking the NJASK. The results of the NJASK are taken very seriously by the school, district and the New Jersey Department of Education. Although there is no "cramming" for the NJASK, there will be a slight change in your child's instruction because teachers will be focusing on test taking strategies and "prep" for the test.

Last week we made the best of the two days given back to us due to the winter weather. On Friday, we hosted our annual Earth Day celebrations. Students in 3-5 went to see the movie Bears. Upon returning to school, the students did activities based on the movie. Some students watched a live web cam of real bears searching for food. Students in K-2 participated in hands-on activities that included planting flowers, making paper, and painting a mural. A big thank you goes to everyone who assisted with the Earth Day festivities. A special shout out to Mrs. Peck for organizing!!!!!

Highlights this week

• Report cards sent home Monday
• Mobile Dentist Tuesday
• RAC visit Tuesday 
• Author Visit (K-2) Tuesday 
• Bear Bucks store Wednesday
• Staff NJASK Meeting Thursday
• Multicultural Week (5th graders) Thursday 
• Home and School Association Meeting 4:00 - Topic - New Arrival and Dismissal procedures for 2014-15 School Year

Pictures from around the school

Mrs. Lunemann and Mrs. Bingham love Earth Day

1st grade students decorating the playground 

Mrs. Taylor making a paper smoothie 

Students learning about planting seeds 

The backdrop to the mural 

Video of the week
(If you haven't watched the new Bacon Promo video, be sure to watch and share it)

Weekly Overview

Monday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon 

Tuesday - Mobile Dentist, 9:30 AM in Library; Author Visit, 9:30 AM, in Gym; RAC visit and tour, 12:30 PM

Wednesday - PBIS Meeting and Bear Buck Store to follow, 1:30 PM, Computer Lab; Bookfair

Thursday - NJASK Training 8:00 AM, Library; HSA meeting, 4:00 PM; Bookfair 

Friday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon 

April 24 and 25

Bacon Bears.

Its all about respect!

I hope everyone enjoyed their Spring Break. We are excited to be back on the 24th and 25th because if not those days would have been added to the end of the year!

This Thursday looks to be quiet as we transition back to the reality of school. On Friday, we will be celebrating Earth Day! The 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are going to see Bears: the Movie, and the K, 1st, and 2nd will be engaged with activities throughout the day. It will be a great day!

Check out our new RM Bacon Video! We hope it "tells the story of our school." A BIG thank you to Mrs. Alicia Macall for filming, editing and producing such an amazing piece!



Weekly Overview

Thursday - Welcome back to Bacon!
Friday - Earth Day activities throughout the day (K-2); Bears movie (3-5)