May 6 - May 10, 2019

Bears,

And we're back.  After a well-earned spring break (during which this blogger even took a break from the blog - sorry if that messed anyone up!), we are back in business here at RM Bacon.

Weekly Recap

Our 5th grade classes attended the annual multi-cultural event on High St.  They were commended for their excellent behavior and participation.  Great job to Mrs. Muhlbaier and Mr. Drewnowski on preparing your classes for the event, and great job students on representing your teachers and school so well!

We had our monthly PBIS assembly where we celebrated our honor roll and principal's list students as well as our students-of-the-month.  As always, it was a fun time of recognition, celebration, and challenging games.

Prior to the break, the Millville Police Department came over for their annual game with our students.  We'd like to thank the members of the MPD for their dedication to our school and community.

Announcements

At Bacon, we will be celebrating staff appreciation week beginning on Monday, May 13.

It's that time of year - check out the ever-growing list of upcoming events.  Stay updated as the events list gets adjusted week-to-week.

This Tuesday is our very own Community Night.  Like every year, it will be tons of fun.  Be sure to come out and enjoy the festivities.  Rain or shine!

PBIS Corner
May character-trait-of-the-month: Courage.  Examples of courage include facing your fears, doing the right thing even when your friends might not be, and sticking up for others.  

Courage quote-of-the-week: 

Staff, remember your why!

The week ahead

Monday (5/6): C day - lesson plans due

Tuesday (5/7): D day - National Teacher Appreciate Day (Bacon will celebrate next week), Community Night! (6-7:30 at Bacon, rain or shine)

Wednesday (5/8): E day - National School Nurses Day

Thursday (5/9): A day - NJSLA Science Test

Friday (5/10): B day - NJSLA Science Test, wear Bacon gear

Upcoming dates:
5/13 - 5-17: Staff Appreciation Week (at Bacon)
5/17 - First Responders lunch
5/20 - Spring concert at Lakeside at 7
5/22 - 1st grade trip
5/30-5/31 - Safety Patrol trip to Washington D.C.
6/5 - Kindergarten trip
6/7 - 5th grade trip
6/10 - Safety trip to Wildwood
6/11 - 3rd grade trip
6/13 - 4th grade trip
6/18 - 5th grade Step-Up
6/19 - Water Day
6/20 - last day of school for students and staff

Bacon Pics

Celebrating the two best secretaries ever!

Some Bacon Bears walking the track

Millville Police Department vs. Bears floor hockey

Thank you MPD for joining us!  

Gerry Brooks visited Millville to share some inspiration and humor - thank you, Gerry!

3rd grade honor roll for 3rd marking period

4th grade honor roll for 3rd marking period

5th grade honor roll for 3rd marking period 

3rd, 4th, and 5th grade principal's list for 3rd marking period

Students of the Month for the character trait of fairness

PBIS Assembly

PBIS challenge

Come get your FREE yard sign at community night (while supplies last)

Club 21 learning about art

Typical Friday Blue Out

4th grade getting it done in the sun 

4th grade college project

Birthday Selfies

April 15 - 18, 2019

Bears,

We hope everyone had a great week - the final full week before spring break!  We've got four days between us and some well-deserved rest and relaxation, so let's make the best of them and go into the break on top!

Weekly Recap

Last weekend, a few of our Bears participated in the Club 21 robotics competition at Holly Heights (see pics below).  The students did a nice job and represented themselves and the school well, and one of our Bears finished 2nd overall in the competition!  Nice work!

On Monday and Tuesday, our school completed the Language Arts sections of the NJSLA (formerly PARCC test).  Over the course of both days, we only had one student absent - great work, Bears!  We'd like to thank Amy Scull, Debbie Stowman, Kim Berry, Pat Wulk, and Dave Grippo for all their help throughout this process.  Overall, things went smoothly at Bacon, and we're sure next week's math portion will be equally smooth.

On Friday, we had one of our annual time-honored Bacon traditions - the students vs staff floor hockey game.  The student champions from this year's floor hockey season - the Penguins - faced off against a hungry and out-for-redemption staff (who lost last year's game).  The final was 12-3 in favor of the staff.  Sorry, students.  Not this year!  Check out the pics below.

Announcements

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

PBIS Corner
April character-trait-of-the-month: Caring.  Examples include being kind, forgiving, expressing gratitude, and helping others in need.

Caring quote-of-the-week: 

Image taken from https://www.pelfusion.com/dr-seuss-quotes-about-christmas/

Staff, remember your why!

The week ahead

Monday (4/15): D day - lesson plans due, day one of NJSLA Math (formely PARCC), report cards go home, Joe Corbi's delivery 

Tuesday (4/16): E day - day two of the NJSLA Math

Wednesday (4/17): A day - NJSLA make-up testing

Thursday (4/18): B day - Egg Hunt (grades 3 - 5 at 10:30, grades K - 2 at 11:30), 1:45 dismissal

Friday (4/19): C day - Spring Break

Upcoming dates:
4/19 - 4/26: Spring Break
5/7: Community Night (6-7:30 at Bacon, rain or shine)

Students vs. Staff Floor Hockey

They were clearly not ready for this picture 

Ms. O'Neill is always ready with the festive socks

Bacon Pics

The final stash for the Sheriff's Office "Warming Hearts Program" - nice job, Bears 

5th doing some post-test square dancing!

Robotics competition at Holly Heights

April 8 - 12, 2019

Bears,

The first week of April is in the can, and next week kicks off the NJSLA (formerly PARCC) testing.  While the test isn't the only indicator of a student's progress and abilities (not to mentioned the school's effectiveness in educating our learners), it is an important one we take seriously.  Parents/guardians - please remind your child (children) to get plenty of sleep prior to the test, to eat breakfast, and to be on time and present on testing days.  We are sure they'll do great!

Announcements

As mentioned, NJSLA testing begins on Monday, April 8th.  Monday and Tuesday are ELA days, and Wednesday is the make-up day.  Math testing will be on the following Monday and Tuesday (4/15 - 4/16).  Looking ahead, the science test will be on 5/9 and 5/10. 

We want to thank everyone who brought in items for the Warming Hearts program.  Our generous Bears collected nearly 20 boxes of items (see pic below).  Way to go!

Staff - we have a meeting on 4/11.

On Friday, we have our time-honored tradition of the student vs. staff floor hockey game.  We'll begin calling the students to the gym around 2 pm.

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

PBIS Corner
April character-trait-of-the-month: Caring.  Examples include being kind, forgiving, expressing gratitude, and helping others in need.

Caring quote-of-the-week: 

Image taken from https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-quotes/239-kindness-is-caring-for-others

Staff, remember your why!

Image taken from http://quoteideas.com/teacher-quotes/

The week ahead

Monday (4/8): D day - lesson plans due, day one of NJSLA Language Arts (formely PARCC)

Tuesday (4/9): E day - day two of NJSLA Language Arts (formerly PARCC) 

Wednesday (4/10): A day - Workout Wednesday, NJSLA Language Arts make-ups

Thursday (4/11): B day - staff meeting (8 am in the library), post grades

Friday (4/12): C day - wear Bacon gear and Jeans Day, students vs. staff floor hockey game at 2 pm

Upcoming dates:
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

4th grade trip - Wild about Cumberland

Donations for the Sheriff's Office Warming Hearts Program - thank you

Birthday Selfies!