November 6 - 10, 2017

Together, we can.  Together, we will!

Bears,

First, some cool news.  Last week, this blog had over 600 views, the most since I've been principal of this great school.  Whether people are coming here for upcoming events, news of the week, pictures, announcements, or whatever, people keep coming and people keep checking.  I'm sure several of those 600+ views are individuals who visit here more than once to double-check a date or remind themselves of some info.  Whatever the case, that's good news, and it means that what is offered here keeps people coming back.   Staff and Bacon families - that being said, is there anything else you'd like to see featured on the blog?  Leave a comment below or on this Facebook post and let me know.  If it's something that's realistic and it makes sense, we'll take a look at adding it.  Thanks for all the views!

Last week, we had our PBIS assembly.  The theme of the day was respect.  Students and staff were able to share ideas of what respect means to them, and some even gave accounts of when a student or staff member demonstrated respectful behavior.  We then had our challenge of the month: putting together a jack-o-lantern face.  Each player was given a card that featured a face, and all the faces were different.  The challenge was to find pieces (eyes, nose, and mouth) that matched their cards so they could make a matching face.   The pieces were in the middle of the gym, and each player had to find the pieces that matched the face on their card, grab the piece, run across the gym to their pumpkins, and put together a much bigger version of the face on their card.  At the end of the event, the staff played their own round.  All had a great time!

On Tuesday, we had our annual Halloween costume parade.  All the students who wore costumes were able to march around our gym with their classes.  The students had fun showing off their outfits, and the staff had even more fun showing off theirs.

Remember, this is a short week coming up.  Enjoy the three-day school week, and enjoy the four-day weekend.


The Week Ahead

Monday (11/6): B Day -  lesson plans due

Tuesday (11/7): C day - another day of learning

Wednesday (11/8): D day - 3rd grade physicals, Workout Wednesday

Thursday (11/9):  NO SCHOOL

Friday (11/10):  NO SCHOOL

Important November Dates:

• Nov 14 - Bacon Thanksgiving Feast 
• Nov 17 - 1:45 dismissal, parent/teacher conferences from 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm 
• Nov 20-21 - 1:45 dismissal, parent teacher conferences from 6 pm - 8:15 pm
• Nov 22 - Color Run, 1:45 dismissal, NO PM LATCH KEY
• Nov 23-24 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving break)

Costume Madness!!

Pictures from around the School

October students-of-the-month.  Congrats to all!

Thanks to Ms. Peck for this awesome display in our main hall.  Be on the lookout for more info about #whatliftsyou

Ms Peck's Bear Buddy!

Birthday Selfies!

The one-and-only Mrs. B celebrated a recent Bday

Another staff member celebrated a recent Bday.  Who is that behind the balloon?

Oct 30 - Nov 3, 2017

Together, we can. Together, we will!

Bears,

It was another great week here at RM Bacon Elementary School!

Our annual Fall Halloween Frolic was another huge success.  It was teamwork all around as staff members, students (from Bacon and Millville High School), parents, members of the community, and local businesses stepped up to help make this a great Frolic. 

Special thanks to...

• Our students for helping set up and clean up when it was all said and done
• Students from MHS and Millville Police Department officers and explorers for working the stations 
• The Millville Fire Department for use of their light tower
• Members of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office for providing security for the event
• The parents who came early and stayed late to help set up and run various activities
• The Bacon staff for planning, setting up, reaching out to parents and community members, and doing the million things needed to get this done.  We'd also like to thank our awesome custodial crew for helping sort out the aftermath.  

A big shout-out to Tep's Power Equipment (www.tepspower.com) for lending us a generator for the event free of charge.  Check them out at 1007 N. High St. in Millville.  Bacon school thanks you, and we appreciate your generosity.  

Truly, the Frolic was an all-hands-on-deck event, and Bacon school is fortunate to have such able and willing helping hands at times like these.  Thank you all! 

Speaking of the Millville Fire Department -- members of the MFD were here on Thursday and Friday to teach our students about fire safety.  Thank you for your dedication to our students and community. 

Announcements:
We are rolling into one of the busier times of the year.  Please check the dates below.  Updates may occur, so stay tuned.

Our PBIS Pep Rally is on Monday.  Respect will be this month's focus.

To those trick-or-treating on Tuesday - be safe.  Millville times are 4-7. 

Staff - don't forget your SGOs are due Tuesday.  Also, our staff meeting is Wednesday this week, not the usual Thursday. 


The Week Ahead

Monday (10/30): B Day -  lesson plans due, PBIS Pep Rally (2 pm)

Tuesday (10/31): C day - SGOs due, costume parade (2 pm), CLUB 21 CANCELLED, Millville Trick-or-Treat 4-7 pm

Wednesday (11/1): D day - Staff Meeting (8 am in the library), Workout Wednesday

Thursday (11/2): E day - A great day of learning and fun

Friday (11/3):  A day - Wear Bacon gear

Important November Dates:

• Nov 8 - 3rd grade physicals
• Nov 9-10 - NO SCHOOL (NJEA Convention)
• Nov 14 - Bacon FEAST
• Nov 17 - 1:45 dismissal, parent/teacher conferences from 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm 
• Nov 20-21 - 1:45 dismissal, parent teacher conferences from 6 pm - 8:15 pm
• Nov 22 - Color Run, 1:45 dismissal, NO PM LATCH KEY
• Nov 23-24 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving break)

  

Halloween Frolic

Fire Safety

Pictures from around the School

Birthday Selfies!

October 23 - 27, 2017

Together, we can.  Together, we will!

Bears,

It's hard to believe we are already in the home stretch of October.  No doubt the May-like temps are keeping a damper on the autumnness we should be feeling, and that's helping to make October race by.  Thankfully, this harvest heat-wave will break just in time for our annual frolic.  So, here's to Fall - finally.  The calendar says it's been here for a while, but the weather looks like it will eventually get in line. 

And...Like the words above say, no matter what happens here at Bacon, we are in this together.  From the best weeks to the occasional tough weeks, we face them together as family.  Family pulls together and gets done what needs to get done, and we all know what gets done - providing a safe, quality learning experience for all our students every single day.  Every Monday begins another week of opportunities for our learners.  Our little bears are our "why."  They inspire and motivate what we do day-in and day-out.

Staff, keep it up.  Together, we can be the best!  And together, we will!   


Weekly Recap
Last Thursday, over 70 people came out for Bacon's Family Game Night.  A big thanks goes out to Connecting Families to Communities for sponsoring the event and setting up the gym as a big play area.  It was great seeing the students and their families get in some "board" time.  All who attended had a wonderful evening!

Also on Thursday, Linda Santiago from CSI 3 (formerly RAC team 7) was on hand during our staff meeting while K-5 teachers set student goals and input F&P data.  She'll also be at our staff meeting on 11/1 (please note - this is a Wednesday and a departure from our usual Thursday staff meetings) in order to keep the conversation going on Guided Reading and Running Records.  We'd like to thank Linda for her dedication to Bacon school and for her help in making Bacon an excellent place of learning.


Announcements
Wednesday is Bacon's annual Halloween Frolic form 6-8 pm.  There will be treats, activities, and other fun things to see and do.  We hope you can join us.

Club 21 is cancelled on 10/25 and 10/31 due to the Fall Frolic and Trick or Treat.

The PBIS store will be open next week.  Teachers, check the schedule Ms. Berry sent out earlier this year, or call her to confirm your day and time.

Members of the Millville Fire Department will be here on Thursday and Friday to review fire safety with the students.  Every year, they come to Bacon (and other schools) to give our students safety tips in a fun and engaging way.  Thank you, MFD.

Friday is wear your favorite superhero shirt day!  We are changing Bacon gear day to Thursday.

Our next PBIS Assembly and Pep Rally is fast approaching.  It will be on Monday, October 30th at 2 pm.  This month's focus will be respect.

The Week Ahead

Monday (10/23): B Day -  lesson plans due

Tuesday (10/24): C day - A great day of learning

Wednesday (10/25): D day - Workout Wednesday, Halloween Frolic (6-8 pm), CLUB 21 CANCELLED

Thursday (10/26): E day - Fire Safety, wear Bacon gear 

Friday (10/27):  A day - Fire Safety, wear favorite superhero shirt

On the horizon
October 30 - PBIS Assembly/Pep Rally (2 pm)
October 31 - Millville Trick-or-Treat (4-7 pm)
October 31 - CLUB 21 CANCELLED
11/1 - Staff meeting (rescheduled from 11/2)

Pictures from around the School
We are a little light on pics this week.  We'll try to get back on track!