February 2 - 6

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on today, tomorrow and the future!

What an amazing month we have in store for you at RM Bacon. we are excited that it is African American History Month. What will you do to celebrate this important month? Be sure to share with us so we can share with other schools!

We have a few important activities scheduled this month such as our first school dance in a long time, our annual Pizza Bingo, and Valentines Day HSA Pencil Sale.

Due to the Snow Day last week, the 3rd marking period will begin on Monday and the report cards will be mailed on Wednesday.

This week we have our Monthly HSA meeting on Tuesday at 4:00 PM in room 8. Be sure to stop by to learn more information about the school and to volunteer to help the students! Our Gifted and Talented students will be traveling to the Broadway Theater in Pitman on Thursday. On Friday we will host our annual Jump Rope for Heart!

In honor of African American History, here is a video by our favorite.... Kid President!

Pictures from around the school

The legendary RM Bacon Floor Hockey Program began! 

We will miss the Forrest Family. Good luck in Georgia :)

Even teachers learn. 

Our teachers learning about Equity and Diversity 

Our teachers learning about Equity and Diversity 

Our teachers learning about Equity and Diversity 

Our teachers learning about Equity and Diversity 

Our teachers learning about Equity and Diversity 

We are a great bunch of teachers! 

Our teachers learning about Equity and Diversity 

Mrs. Sinone and Mrs. Bingham leading the discussion. Thanks for your hard work and training us this year on Equity and Diversity! 

Weekly Overview
Monday - A Day - Floor Hockey, 8:00 AM;
Tuesday - B Day - Floor Hockey, 8:00 AM; I and RS Meeting, Library all day; HSA, Room 8, 4:00 PM
Wednesday - C Day - Dare to Be Fit, 8:00 AM; Workout Wednesday; Report Cards distributed;
Thursday - D Day - Staff Meeting, PARCC, 8:00 AM; Kindergarten Swim
Friday - E Day - Jump Rope for Heart, Gym, 10:00 AM

January 26 - 30

Bacon Bears,

Please see weekly overview at the bottom of this post for updated information

Focusing on today, tomorrow, and the future!

The last week of January is upon us. Just think, one month ago we were on Winter Break! Time flies!!!

This week we are finishing up the Winter Sweeps. Students will be testing (and some re-testing) in order to determine the RTI groups. Once the groups are established, you will be contacted regarding the results.

Congratulations to Mrs. Devita and Mr. Hudson! They won a Math/Science Mini Grant for their students. They will be purchasing Finch Robots that follow coding commands.

There is no school on Thursday due to the Teacher In-Service.

Our February newsletter will be sent home with the students on Friday. Be sure to check it out!


Pictures from around the school

Omar at the Dental Assembly 

Dr. Cook graduated to a boot. Pretty soon he will be back to normal 

Sue Bacon, from the Cumberland County CAP program, presented to the staff 

Our staff involved in an anti-bullying training 

Kindergarten students learning with Mrs. Summers 

Our students make the best artwork! 

Kindegarten students wrote about the snowman 

The art students are always thinking 

Ms. Davis working with 1st graders in Library 

Ms. Reilly is ready for the winter to be over! 

Videos of the Week

Ever wonder how Kid President does his videos? Check out his behind the scenes video this week 

Last week's Shake it Off video by the Dover Police was a big hit. Here are 3rd graders dancing to it during their indoor recess


Weekly Overview
Monday - C Day - BOE Meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday - D Day - Another Awesome Day at RM Bacon No School Snow Day 
Wednesday - D Day - Optional Staff Meeting, 8:15 AM; Axe Equitable in Teachers' Lunches; Talent Show Auditions
Thursday - E Day; PBIS Meeting and Bear Bucks Store, 2:30 PM
Friday -  No School Teacher In-Service

January 19 - 23

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on today, tomorrow and the future!

We had another amazing week at RM Bacon. I checked in with several staff members who said we had a relatively quiet week, Our guest Principal, Mrs. Harris, appreciated how the students behaved. She was impressed!

I will be returning to school this week! The foot surgery went well, but I am still on crutches. I invested into a rolling device that will make my life much easier. I am excited about returning and I missed everyone!

On Monday, we do not have school in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday. In honor of Dr. Kings's legacy, here is a video about his powerful impact!

Dr. King Video

The students in grades K - 5 will be taking the Winter Sweeps this week, The Winter Sweeps are based on national norms for language arts and math. We analyze this student data to see how our students are progressing, and we use it to determine our Response to Intervention (RTI) groups.

Since I wasn't at school this week, I only have a few pictures that were sent to me. Next week I will be sure to roll around on my leg scooter and take pictures!

Pictures from around the school 

3rd graders working on Benchmark Fractions on Life Size Timelines 

3rd graders working on Benchmark Fractions on Life Size Timelines 

Videos of the Week
A Bryan College soccer player, with a broken finger, won 10,000 by making a layup, foul shot, 3 pointer and a half court shot in 30 seconds! What is more interesting than his accomplishment, is the reaction of the other college students!

A police officer from Dover, DE has some lip sync skills. Here he is caught performing Taylor Swift's Shake It Off. Funny!

Weekly Overview

Monday - D Day - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday 

Tuesday - E Day - Winter Sweep

Wednesday - A Day - Winter Sweep - Workout Wednesday 

Thursday - B Day - Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM Anti Bullying; Winter Sweep

Friday - C Day - Winter Sweep

January 12 - 16

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on Today, Tomorrow and the Future!


As we swing into the second week of January, we are looking forward to another great week at RM Bacon. Last week the students did an awesome job of coming back off the long break. I know they were tired the first two days, but they hung in there!

This week Dr. Cook will be out. Mrs. Harris will be in for him. Dr. Cook is getting surgery on his foot because he has developed some bone spurs. When you see him the following week he will be in a boot or some type of cast. Make sure this is a great week so he can recover without having to be on the phone with the school :)


Weekly  Overview
Monday - D Day - CST Meeting, 9:30 AM; BOE Meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday - E Day - Admin Meeting, 1:00 PM
Wednesday - A Day - Oral Health Assembly, 9:30 AM (K-1); 10:00 AM (2-3); 10:30 AM (4-5)
Thursday - B Day - CST Meeting, 9:30 AM; Attendance PLC, 1:30 P<
Friday - C Day - Make up Pictures, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM


Exciting News - Our own Ms. Peck had her artwork selected for an exhibit in Philadelphia. For more information, click this link 

Pictures from around the school

Family Portraits in the Front Office 

Family Portraits in the Front Office 

Bridget Blakely leading a discussion on PBIS 

Christo reading to his class 

3rd graders Aiden and Jesus showing Dr. Cook their coding skills 

Mr. Gilpin, Principal of Warner Elementary in Michigan, sent Dr. Cook this T-Shirt 

Snow Dismissal selfie

Our first Snow Dismissal 

Mr. Lokey getting the cars organized 

Video of the Week 

Minnesota Cold Weather Challenge featuring Principal Nathan Ziegler. It made the Huffington Post. Check out the article. 

January 5 - 9

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on today, tomorrow and the future!


Welcome back! We are so excited for our first full week of 2015. The New Year brings with it so much potential, and so much promise! RM Bacon is ready to go to the next level!

We have a few activities on the calender this week. I am sure most of this week will be dedicated to getting everyone back on track after a long break!

Weekly Overview
Monday - D- Day - Welcome Back!
Tuesday - E Day - Another Awesome day at RM Bacon
Wednesday - A Day - RAC Visit; Anti Bullying Meeting, 7:00 PM
Thursday - B Day - Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM; HSA Meeting, 4:00 PM
Friday -  C Day - Pajama Day; I and RS Meeting;


Video of the Week
We love Kid President, and in this video he does a countdown of what he was able to accomplish in 2014. He has a book coming out in 2015!

Big Dreams for 2015 - Vianca was featured in this video!!!!

How awesome are you going to be in 2015? Let us know! 

December 29 - January 2, 2015

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on today, tomorrow and the future!

Happy New Year! It's hard to imagine that we will soon be ringing in the new year..... 2015!

Our school was selected to participated in global movement titled "Big Dreams." Take a look at video featuring our own Vianca!

The new year is a great time to re-focus our energies. What are you going to do to "dream big" this year? If you want to participate, be sure to share your dreams on Twitter using the #stuconnect.


We look forward to seeing you back in school on Monday, January 5. Enjoy the rest of the break!


Weekly Overview
Monday - Winter Break
Tuesday - Winter Break
Wednesday - Winter Break
Thursday - Winter Break - Happy New Year!
Friday - Winter Break

December 22 - 26

Bacon Bears,

Focusing on Today, Tomorrow and the Future!


There are only 2 more school days left in 2014! This has been another fantastic year because we have the best parents, students, staff and community that anyone could ever ask for!

This week is shortened because of the Winter Break. We will, however, make the best of the two days, and continue to be an Awesome School!!!!!!


Weekly Overview
Monday - B Day - Wear your favorite sports team shirt; 2:00 PM Bear Bucks Challenge
Tuesday - C - Day - 10:00 AM Sing-a-long and movie; 1:45 PM Dismissal; No PM Latch Key or Club 21
Wednesday - No School, Winter Break
Thursday - No School, Winter Break
Friday - No School, Winter Break

Pictures from around the school

Club 21 working out with UFC fighter and Millville native, Tim Williams

Mr. Frank getting choked by Tim Williams 

Tim Williams taking time to post for a picture with the Club 21 kids

Tim Williams signing autographs

Teachers wore their Holiday Sweaters on Friday 

Winter Concert Encore Performance 

Winter Concert Encore Performance 

Mr. Lokey was the guest reader in room 1 this week

Thank you to all the parents who packed the house on Monday for the Winter Concert 

Staff enjoying breakfast for the 12 days of Bacon 

Staff enjoying breakfast for the 12 days of Bacon 

And the 4th graders hung their stockings by the chimney with care 

Ms. Clearwater was officially inducted to the Bacon staff at our annual Holiday Party. 

Video of the Week: The power of giving