March 25 - 29, 2019

Bears,

Another great week is behind us, and another busy, fun week awaits us. 

Last Monday, we hosted a Celebrate Reading Night at Bacon.  We'd like to thank all the families who joined us.  All who came had a great time, and it was for a great cause - reading, reading, reading!  An extra big thanks to all the staff who helped promote and run the event. 

On Friday, our grades 3-5 teachers had their first Peer Labs professional development.  It was an impactful start to something that will help us improve what we do in terms of reflection and instruction.  Kudos to our participating staff - it seems you're off to a great start, and you are capitalizing on our biggest resource - yourselves.   


Announcements

Be sure to check the upcoming week section.  Lots of things happening this week!

Bacon is participating in the "Warming Hearts Program" put on by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.  Please see below for details on how to donate non-perishable items.  Any contribution is greatly appreciated.

Information recently went home regarding our Joe Corbi's fund raiser.  Here's the flyer.  All purchases are due by Friday, March 29th.

Our Wawa hoagie sale is still on.  See below, and feel free to call the school with any questions.

PBIS Corner
March character-trait-of-the-month: fairness.  Some examples of fairness include playing by the rules, taking turns and sharing, being open-minded and listening to others, and treating all people fairly.

Fairness quote-of-the-week:  "Stand up for what is fair against the unfair."  Suzy Kassem

Staff, remember your why!

There's no such thing as the perfect lesson, the perfect day in school or the perfect teacher.  For teachers and students alike, the goal is not perfection but persistence in the pursuit of understanding things.  - Carol Ann Tomlinson and Jay McTighe

The week ahead
Monday (3/25): D day - lesson plans due

Tuesday (3/26): E day - K math curriculum writing

Wednesday (3/27): A day - Workout Wednesday, 4th grade Wild about Cumberland County trip, book fair, Eureka guided observations

Thursday (3/28): B day - Another great day at Bacon

Friday (3/29): C day - Hoops for Bacon (am), PBIS Respect the 29th assembly (pm), wear Bacon gear

Upcoming dates:

4/1 - 4/2: Book fair 
4/8 - 4/10: NJSLA (formerly PARCC) - ELA
4/15 - 4/16: NJSLA (formerly PARCC) Math
4/18: 1:45 dismissal
4/19 - 4/26: Spring Break
5/7: Community Night (6-7:30 at Bacon, rain or shine)

Celebrate Reading Night

Bacon Pics

4th grade hard at work

Student art on display at the Riverfront

Saying hi during 4th grade lunch

Even our green peppers are happy here at Bacon (weird looking, right?)

Alex Gomez (4th grade) at our district's tech showcase

More tech showcase

Bacon staff at the tech showcase

Birthday Selfies!

March 18 - 22, 2019

Bears,

We hope everyone had a nice week.  It's hard to believe the first day of spring is Wednesday. Well, maybe it's not so hard to believe after all - the temps are warmer, testing is coming up...all sure signs that we are rolling into the next season.  Not to mention spring break...ok, maybe that isn't exactly around the corner, but it's getting closer...

Weekly Recap

In addition to all the great things that happen here everyday, Friday was a sea of green at Bacon.  Some teachers and students really went all out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style.  Check out some of the pics below. Way to get into it!  It always makes school a little extra fun when we can - uh - let ourselves go from time to time (in a good way, of course). 

Announcements

On Monday, we have our Celebrate Reading event here at Bacon.  It will run from 6-7:30, and it will be fun night of reading and hanging out together.  Bring your family to read with our Bacon family!

This Thursday is the district's Tech Showcase at Holly Heights from 5-6:30.  This is always a fun night - don't miss it!

Grades 3-5 are set to embark on our latest PD here at Bacon - Peer Labs.  The intro session is Friday.

Bacon is participating in the "Warming Hearts Program" put on by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.  Please see below for details on how to donate non-perishable items.  Any contribution is greatly appreciated.

Information recently went home regarding our Joe Corbi's fund raiser.  Here's the flyer.  All purchases are due by Friday, March 29th.

Our Wawa hoagie sale is still on.  See below, and feel free to call the school with any questions.

Staff - our mandatory NJSLA (formerly PARCC) training is Thursday.  All teaching staff members (except instructional aides) are required to attend. 

PBIS Corner
March character-trait-of-the-month: fairness.  Some examples of fairness include playing by the rules, taking turns and sharing, being open-minded and listening to others, and treating all people fairly.

Fairness quote-of-the-week:  "Fairness is not an attitude.  It is a skill that must be developed and exercised" - Brit Hume.  Treating others fairly doesn't necessarily come naturally, and it might not always be easy.  Like anything else, we can get better at it.  Make a choice today that you'll be fair in your treatment of people, in all your dealings, and with yourself. 

Staff, remember your why!

Image taken from https://www.rd.com/culture/teaching-quotes/

The week ahead
Monday (3/18): D day - lesson plans due, I&RS, Celebrate Reading Night at Bacon (6-7:30)

Tuesday (3/19): E day - a terrific Tuesday

Wednesday (3/20): A day - Workout Wednesday, science curriculum writing, district PLC meeting (4-5 pm at Culver), first day of Spring!

Thursday (3/21): B day - staff meeting (NJSLA training - formerly PARCC), Tech Showcase (5-6:30 at Holly Heights)

Friday (3/22): C day - Peer Lab intro session (ELA grades 3-5), sports team day

Upcoming dates:

3/27: 4th grade Wild about Cumberland County trip
3/29: Hoops for Bacon 
4/8 - 4/10: NJSLA (formerly PARCC) - ELA
4/15 - 4/16: NJSLA (formerly PARCC) Math
4/18: 1:45 dismissal
4/19 - 4/26: Spring Break
5/7: Community Night (6-7:30 at Bacon, rain or shine)

Bacon Pics

Rewards lunch with Mr. Coyle

Mr. Kyle and Mr. Coyle almost twinning

Mrs. Digiorgio's class had a few St. Patrick's Day visitors

Mrs. Digiorgio's class

4th grade reading to 1st grade - love it!

Sweet as pie - maybe

RM Bacon Swag Bag ready for the preschool meet-and-greet

Ms. Anton's class with their new books

Bacon goes green

On the right, a student in the St. Patrick's Day mood.  On the left, just another day for Ms. O'Neill

Did she get lost?

Birthday Selfies!

March 11 - 15, 2019

Bears,

RM Bacon Elementary School was all Dr. Seuss'd up this week.  From theme days to crazy looking food in the cafeteria, many of our staff members and students got in on the fun.  The focus on reading continues with our Celebrate Reading event at Bacon on March 18.  Flyers will be sent home next week.

Weekly Recap

To build on the national Read Across America Day, we celebrated for a whole week!  From Monday to Friday, every day had it's own theme - from socks to wacky clothing, many of our Bears participated.  It was fun seeing people go all out in support of reading.  Classroom teachers gave their lessons a Seuss twist (see a few of the pics below). In all, it was a fun week full of fun ways to promote reading awareness.

Announcements

 - On Tuesday, grades 3-5 progress reports go home.

 - St. Patrick's Day is Sunday, March 17th.  We are going green on Friday, March 15th.

 - Friday is a 1:45 dismissal for staff PD.

 - Our Wawa hoagie sale is still on.  See below, and feel free to call the school with any questions.

Here's an announcement from our cafeteria manager, Ms. Candy:

Ms. Candy is looking to turn the cafeteria into the "The Bacon Bear Hall of Fame!"  Please send a picture of your athlete, dancer, musician, gamer, or whatever they do that they love doing.  A 4x6 or larger would be best.  If you don't have one that size, send it and I'll make a copy.  If you'd like to email it, send it to candace.devich@millville.org.  I'm looking forward to showcasing our Bears' accomplishments!

PBIS Corner
March character-trait-of-the-month: fairness.  Some examples of fairness include playing by the rules, taking turns and sharing, being open-minded and listening to others, and treating all people fairly.

Fairness quote-of-the-week:  "Win or lose, do it fairly." - Knute Rockne.  When things don't go your way (and that will happen - a lot), do you approach each situation with a sense of fairness for all involved? For yourself?  

Staff, remember your why!

The week ahead
Monday (3/11): D day - lesson plans due

Tuesday (3/12): E day - grades 3-5 progress reports go home

Wednesday (3/13): A day - Workout Wednesday

Thursday (3/14): B day - another great day

Friday (3/15): C day - wear green for St. Patrick's Day, 1:45 dismissal, staff PD after dismissal

Upcoming dates:

3/18 - I&RS
3/18 -  Celebrate Reading at Bacon (6 - 7:30 pm) 
3/21 - Staff meeting
3/27 - 4th grade Wild about Cumberland County trip
3/29 - Hoops for Bacon 

Bacon Pics

Our awesome cafeteria staff with a Dr. Seuss themed menu for the week 

Mrs. Gandy was pretty wAcKy on our Wacky Wednesday

Mr. Coyle's Bear Buddy helped him make the rounds this week

Blue potatoes and pink gravy!

They matched her sweatshirt 

Mrs. DeVita getting into the Dr. Seuss theme

3rd grade rewards lunch!

Came out good

Birthday Selfies!