RM Bacon Weekly

Saturday, June 4, 2016

June 6 - 10, 2016

Bacon Bears,

The end of the school year is fast approaching, but our students and staff are still focusing on what matters - learning, engaging, and having positive and fulfilling experiences...and maybe having a little fun, too.

Bolts teaching Bears - awesome!

This past week, some of our students had an opportunity to visit Millville Senior High School. I guess you could it a Bear-Bolt connection, and it was fantastic. Anatomy and Physiology students and staff greeted our Bears with open arms, and it was a full-blown case of high engagement. Our students learned about the digestive system through a series of hands-on labs and interactive instruction. We cannot thank the fine students and staff of MSHS enough for their hospitality and willingness to embrace our students. In short, our Bears had a blast, and many were heard to say they cannot wait until they are a little older and can take advantage of what the high school has to offer. For our part, it was certainly a reminder that one of our jobs at the elementary level is to prepare them for success now and beyond. Seeing our students get a taste of the future was rewarding on many levels for all involved. MSHS - thank you!

There are students in there somewhere

How do you keep students and staff running, walking, and exercising for 45 minutes without really having them realize it? Throw color at them, of course. Bacon's spring color run took place on Wednesday, and it proved to be a messy but fun and active event. We'll just let the pictures speak for themselves. Needless to say, everyone had a blast - a color blast. There were rumors that the principal had extra color powder dumped on him, and he was still washing off the color two days later. It would appear from the pics that he did seem a little extra blue.

Congrats on a great year

Our Safety Patrol embarked on an overnight trip to our nation's capital. They took in the sights and learned some history along the way. After a full year of helping to keep their classmates safe, we think they deserved this outing. Safety Patrol members, thank you for your hard work this year!

We've got another busy week ahead of us, so make sure to check out the week-at-a-glance section below. As always, double-check the school calendar.

Pictures from around the school, town, and country

Exploring MSHS

Looks like they are enjoying the lab work. Future scientists? Doctors?

Our Bears being excellent listeners and learners

Showing our Bears a thing or two about digestion. Thank you, MSHS!

Getting hands dirty for science

All smiles and all colored up

Looks like she enjoyed the day

Safety Patrol in D.C.

Mr. Coyle talking to a few 5th graders about Bacon

Birthday Selfies!

Weekly overview (be sure to check the official school calendar)

Monday: C day - 5th grade field trip

Tuesday: D day - 4th grade field trip, district PBIS meeting, 5th grade orientation at Lakeside

Wednesday: E day - Kindergarten trip, technology showcase at Silver Run, Workout Wednesday

Thursday: A day - 1st grade field trip, staff vs. students badminton game

Friday: B day - End-of-the-year assembly, last bear bucks store

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

May 31 - June 3, 2016

Bacon Bears,

What a week! We kicked it off with our art showcase and concert at the Levoy Theatre. All the planning and preparation paid off. The students performed with excellence, the crowd was pumped, and our school was represented with pride and honor.

It was our school's first time performing at the Levoy, but that didn't seem to bother our students one bit. They rose to the occasion and played and sang their hearts out. The band did a great job, the bucket drummers got the crowd moving, and the singers left it all on the stage. Even the principal got in on the action and accompanied the chorus on his guitar (along with other guest musicians) for a swinging dixieland rendition of "When the Saints Go Marching In." Truly, a great time was had by all. A big thanks goes to the fine people at the Levoy who helped coordinate the event, our fine and performing arts direction Henry Hartman for pulling it together on the district end and supporting our staff, our art teacher Meganne Peck for putting together a wonderful display of student artistic talent, and Beth Rohaly for preparing the band and chorus for their moment in the spotlight. Also, a huge thanks to all the staff who volunteered to supervise our students at the Levoy and for being available in whatever way they were needed. It would not have happened without everyone's hard work. Thank you!

The "Jump with Jill" assembly took place last week. Students were encouraged to respect their bodies through good choices such as exercise and what to eat. The high-energy performance had students on their feet, and the presenters interacted well with our students and kept them engaged, singing, stomping, and laughing the whole time.

Olympic and Fun day was Friday. The day started with the traditional parade through downtown Millville. All elementary schools were represented, and the sense of school and city pride was palpable. Once we arrived at Memorial High School, the games commenced. Our 4th and 5th grade students had a blast competing against the other schools. The weather was a little warm (or downright hot depending on whom you asked), but after weeks of rain and gloom, nobody complained.

We have a lot of trips and events coming up in the next few weeks. Check the week at a glace section below, but also be sure to check the school calendar. When in doubt, feel free to call the school.

Pictures from around the school (and town)