November 20 - 24, 2017

Bears,

Welcome to Thanksgiving week!  In all the day-in, day-out busyness that is 21st century life, let's not forget to reflect on those things that matter - the things for which we are thankful.  I know I'm certainly thankful to work in such a fine school surrounded by caring professionals who selflessly give their time, talents, and resources to our learners.  I'm also thankful to be able to walk down the hall and see the smiling faces of our Bears each and every day.  It's an awesome job and an awesome responsibility that none of us take likely.   

So, what are you thankful for?  And maybe more importantly, do you allow your thanks to give way to gratitude?  And do you then turn that gratitude into motivation to give back, give more, be kinder, be more understanding, work harder, enjoy life more?  It could go on and on, but the point is there - thankfulness should inspire us to be better, to be more reflective and appreciative, and to be more gracious with others. 

Recap
Our FEAST went off splendidly last week.  See the pics below.  All had a great time!  Special thanks to Candy and the entire cafeteria staff for all their hard work, and a big shout out to Mrs. Muhlbaier for planning and organizing the logistics of the event.  Everything went off without a hitch, and most importantly, our students had a great time.  Also, thanks to all the district administrators and law enforcement officers who joined us.  Let's do it again...next year!   

Our parent/teacher conferences are off to a good start.  We have two more days - Monday and Tuesday (both 6-8 pm).  Parents, while you are at school, please feel free to fill out a survey to let us know how we are doing.  The surveys are computer-based, and they will be set up in the hall near the main office.  Thank you!

Announcements
Attention all parents and community members -- Your help is needed at the upcoming strategic planning sessions for Millville Public Schools.  See the flyer below for more information. Do you want your voice heard?  Do you want to be a part of planning for the future?  Please join us.  The next meeting is on 11/29 from 6:30 - 8 pm at the Lakeside Middle School cafeteria.  We hope to see you there!

The book fair is in full effect!  Check out the video:

The Week Ahead

Monday (11/20): E Day -  Lesson plans due, 1:45 dismissal, parent/teacher conferences 6-8 pm, NO CLUB 21

Tuesday (11/21): A day - 1:45 dismissal, parent/teacher conferences 6-8 pm, NO CLUB 21

Wednesday (11/22): B day - Workout Wednesday, 1:45 dismissal, No Club 21, No PM Latch Key, NO CLUB 21, NO PM LATCH KEY 

Thursday (11/23):  NO SCHOOL - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! 

Friday (11/24): NO SCHOOL - Holly Jolly Run and Millville Christmas Parade

Important November Dates:

• Nov 29 - PBIS Pep Rally, 9:30 am
• Nov 29 - Color Run, 2 pm

FEAST Pictures

Earning his turkey meal

 Book Fair!

Pictures from around the School

“Cookin’ with Ms. Candy” helpers Ja’tyanna Thomas and Akira Lee helping with last minute prep for the Thanksgiving Feast! 

Birthday Selfies!

Happy Birthday to this Bear's dad - he's an honorary Bear now!

November 13 - 17, 2017

Together, we can.  Together, we will!

Bears,

Excuse me - I mustache you a question.  Are we having fun yet?  Our dedicated and extremely hardworking staff members know how to put the learning pedal-to-the-metal while keeping it fun.  We know you can't please all people all the time, but I'm happy to say that as I walk around the school and visit class rooms, the vast majority of students and staff are smiling and enjoying what they do.  I tend to think happiness is more a decision than a by-product, but either way...staff, whatever you are doing to keep yourselves smiling and motivated, keep doing it!  Our students deserve it.

We are back to a full week this upcoming week. As impossible as it seems, Thanksgiving is just beyond this set of Monday through Fridays.

Announcements

Book Fair Open-Time Schedule for this week (Teachers, you will receive individual times)

• 11/17:  9:52 - 10:22 and 1:45 - 3:55 (family shop time)

The Color Run originally scheduled for 11/22 has been rescheduled.  We'll let you know the new date and time. 

Bacon's annual FEAST is this Tuesday.  A big thanks goes to Mrs. Muhlbaier and Mrs. Devich for organizing, planning, and doing the behind-the-scenes stuff needed to make this happen.  And of course, to all the others who help pull off this event - thank you. 

Parent/teacher conferences begin this week.  Parents, we'll see some of you on Friday.


The Week Ahead

Monday (11/13): E Day -  Jeans for troops, lesson plans due

Tuesday (11/14): A day - Bacon's Thanksgiving FEAST, Leadership Team Meeting (2 pm at Culver)

Wednesday (11/15): B day - I&RS meeting in Library - full day (team members, refer to the schedule Amy emailed you), Workout Wednesday

Thursday (11/16):  C day - Staff meeting (8 am in the library)

Friday (11/17): D day - 1:45 dismissal, parent/teacher conferences from 2:15 - 3:30 pm, wear Bacon gear, NO CLUB 21

Important November Dates:

• Nov 20 & 21 - 1:45 dismissal, parent teacher conferences from 6 pm - 8:15 pm
• Nov 22 - 1:45 dismissal 
• Nov 23 & 24 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving break)

Pictures from around the School

Mrs. Lunemann's class learning about interrogative sentences through the use of facial hair.  

Sewing with Ms. Peck

She interrupted birthday selfie time - just because she could!!

Birthday Selfies!

Happy birthday to Mr. D!

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?