Sunday, March 10, 2024

Bacon Weekly - March 11 - 15, 2024


Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS (Be Excited About Reading in School) 

We're thrilled to share the highlights of our recent "Be Excited About Reading in School" week! The enthusiasm and participation from students, teachers, and families made it a truly memorable event.

Throughout the week, we enjoyed a variety of School Spirit activities, including wearing motivational shirts, dressing up as superheroes, showcasing our favorite sports shirts, getting silly with outfits or hairstyles, and cozying up in pajamas. These fun-filled days created a positive atmosphere and showed our collective love for reading.

BEARS Read A Thon 


The culmination of the week was our Read-A-Thon, where we immersed ourselves in the joy of reading while also raising funds. Thanks to everyone's efforts, we raised an impressive $3,902! Special congratulations to Mrs. Catlett's class for securing 1st place, followed by Mrs. Starcher's class in 2nd place, Ms. McLaughlin in 3rd place, Ms. Workman in 4th place, and Mrs. Digorgio in 5th place. We're also proud to recognize our top fundraisers: For K-2 - Alex Dejesus, for 3-5 - Zamiah Walker, and honorable mention Pablo Cruz.

A big shoutout goes to Mrs. Lunemann and Mrs. Starcher for organizing the BEARS Read-A-Thon and making it a huge success! We couldn't have done it without their leadership, vision and dedication! 

In addition to our Read-A-Thon, we celebrated our 1st Grade Author's Spotlight. Each 1st Grade student published a book about an animal of their choice, marking the culmination of a 9-week effort through the second unit in ARC. We were delighted to have over 25 parents attend, along with support from RTI, the Cafeteria, and retired Bacon Staff. A heartfelt thank you to the first-grade team for their dedication and hard work!

Joe Corbis Pick Up - Wednesday, March 14th from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Thank you to everyone who participated in the fundraiser. We will share the results of how much we raised in next week's blog. 

Bacon Band Fundraiser

The Bacon Band is selling shirts to fund repairs for their school instruments. These shirts are made in-house by staff, ensuring that 100% of the profits benefit our kids!

Shirt: $10 (YM, YL, S, M, L, XL)

XXL and XXXL Shirts: $15

Name on Back: +$5

You can place your order by Venmoing @karen-jk or mailing cash to the school at 501 S. 3rd St. Millville, NJ 08080. For any questions, feel free to reach out to Karen Engelhart at karen.engelhart@millville.org.

Looking ahead, here's what's in store for the upcoming week:

Monday (3/11) - C Day: Start your week with Monday Motivation at 8:40 AM in the Library.

Tuesday (3/12) - D Day: Make sure to get the walking miles in! 

Wednesday (3/13) - Workout Wednesday: Teachers Vs. Students Floor Hockey at 2:00 PM in the Bacon Gym.

Thursday (3/14) - A Day: ARC Leadership for Admin, Virtual.

Friday (3/15) - B Day: Early Dismissal for students at 1:30 PM.

Let's continue to celebrate our successes and make the most of every opportunity for learning and growth. Go Bacon Bears!

Pictures from around the school

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 


Reading Week Activities 


Reading Week Activities 


Reading Week Activities 


1st Grade Author Celebration 

Reading Week Activities 


Reading Week Activities 


1st Grade Author Celebration 


1st Grade Author Celebration 


1st Grade Author Celebration 


1st Grade Author Celebration 


1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

Mixed Match Day

Mixed Match Day 

Read-A-Thon

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Reading Week Activities 

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Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Read-A-Thon 

Read-A-Thon 

Read-A-Thon 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

1st Grade Author Celebration 

Staff Meeting 

Staff Meeting 

Staff Meeting 

Staff Meeting 

Staff Meeting 

Staff Meeting 

Reading Week Activities 

Birthday Selfie with Dr. Cook 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities

Reading Week Activities

Read-A-Thon 

Read-A-Thon 

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Read-A-Thon 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 

Reading Week Activities 


Stay current with RM Bacon School on Social Media:

Twitter - #RMBacon 

Facebook – RM Bacon Elementary 

Weekly Blog – RM Bacon Weekly 

Instagram - RM Bacon Instagram 

School Website - https://bacon.millville.org/ 

Our yearly theme is We are BEARS - (Be Excited About Reading in School)

Our Mission is Then, Now, Always Family! 

Our Vision is We believe that a happy child is a successful one. We are committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, where all are valued.

Published by Spike Cook, Bacon Principal, Millville


Monday, March 4, 2024

March 4 - 8, 2024


Bacon Bears, 

We are BEARS! (Be Excited About Reading in Schools) 

Student Council Fundraiser at Chick Fil A

We are thrilled to announce the success of our recent Student Council fundraiser at Chick Fil A! Thanks to your support, we were able to raise a total of $1425.56 in sales. This incredible achievement wouldn't have been possible without the enthusiasm and generosity of our Bacon community.

As a result of our efforts, we will receive a 10% donation from Chick Fil A, amounting to $145 for our school. This contribution will not only benefit our school but also help supplement the Free Little Library project. Your participation has made a significant impact, and we are deeply grateful for your support.

Bacon BEAR Read-A-Thon: March 8, 2024

Mark your calendars for an exciting upcoming event - the Bacon BEAR Read-A-Thon! Scheduled for March 8, 2024, this event promises to be a fun and enriching experience for our students.

During the Read-A-Thon, we are inviting all students to participate in reaching their fundraising goals. Each student has received a packet explaining the Read-A-Thon and outlining their fundraising objectives. We encourage parents and guardians to support their children in this endeavor.

All proceeds from the Read-A-Thon will directly contribute to the cost of Fun Day in May. Our goal is to collect donations that will cover expenses such as waterslides, pools, snacks, and crafts for this exciting event. Your contributions will ensure that Fun Day is a memorable and enjoyable experience for all our students.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our Bacon community for coming together to support the Read-A-Thon. Your involvement and generosity are instrumental in making this event a resounding success. Together, we can make a difference and create lasting memories for our students.

Thank you for your continued support and participation. Let's make the Bacon BEAR Read-A-Thon a roaring success!

March Movement with Eager 2 Run (E2M)


Our Healthy Schools committee is excited to announce our participation in the March Movement through Eager 2 Run (E2M)! We encourage all students and staff to join us in this initiative by incorporating walking into your daily routine.

Starting March 1st, the Eager 2 Run Club will be embarking on a "Million Miles March" with the goal of accumulating 1,000,000 miles of walking and running throughout the month. This challenge is open to individuals of all fitness levels and ages, and it aligns with World Obesity Day on March 4th.

Let's take action towards a healthier lifestyle and join the nationwide movement for physical activity! This challenge also serves as preparation for National Walking Day on April 3rd and our World Record Attempt 5k on April 6th.

We are proud to be one of over 25 schools participating in this initiative, and we look forward to seeing our students and staff up and moving! Remember to bring your sneakers every day and join us in making strides towards better health.

Weekly Overview: BEARS Spirit Days & Schedule

Monday: Wear motivational messages

Tuesday: Superhero day

Wednesday: Wear your favorite sports shirt

Thursday: Silly outfit or hair

Friday: Pajama day

Weekly Schedule:

Monday (C Day) - Motivation Monday, 8:40 AM; Admin Meeting, 2:00 PM

Tuesday (D Day) - Progress reports distributed; AVID visit to Bacon for 5th graders, 2:30 PM

Wednesday (E Day) - Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM; ARC Professional Development

Thursday (A Day)

Friday (B Day) - BEARS Read-A-Thon, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM


Pictures from around the school 

Visit from the Bees

Mr. Sooy playing Oscar the Grouch 

Queen Bee visits Bacon 

Queen Bee visits Bacon 

Queen Bee visits Bacon 

Chick Fil A Fundraiser 

MERT Drill was a success 

Queen Bee visits Bacon 

Queen Bee visits Bacon 

Queen Bee visits Bacon 

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies 

Oscar the Grouch Game in PE 

Birthday Selfie 

Student discussions 


PBIS Assembly 

PBIS Assembly 

PBIS Assembly 

BEARS Reading Spirit Week 

Bacon Floor Hockey 

Bacon Floor Hockey 


Stay current with RM Bacon School on Social Media:

Facebook – RM Bacon Elementary 

Weekly Blog – RM Bacon Weekly 

Instagram - RM Bacon Instagram 

School Website - https://bacon.millville.org/ 

Our yearly theme is We are BEARS - (Be Excited About Reading in School)

Our Mission is Then, Now, Always Family! 

Our Vision is We believe that a happy child is a successful one. We are committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, where all are valued.

Published by Spike Cook, Bacon Principal, Millville