RM Bacon Weekly

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Bacon Weekly - September 30 - October 4, 2024

Ms. Sacco with Ms. Berry and Dr. Mazzoni and Dr. McCartney

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS (Be Excited About Reading in School)

What an amazing first month of school we’ve had at RM Bacon Elementary! The energy and enthusiasm from students, staff, and families have set a positive tone for the year ahead, and we’ve already celebrated several fantastic events.

PTO Fall Fundraiser

We are excited to announce the success of our fall fundraiser for the PTO through the Double Good Popcorn sale! This year, we reached a total of $3,408 in sales, which resulted in $1,704 raised for our PTO. To put this into perspective, last year's event brought in $1,813 in sales and $906 in earnings. This marks an incredible increase of 88% in both total sales and PTO earnings! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this effort—your contributions make a real difference for our students and school community!

Event Summary

Leaderboard!

Back to School Night Success

We kicked off the year with a successful Back to School Night. It was heartwarming to see so many families come out to connect with teachers and learn more about what’s ahead for our students. The collaboration between home and school is vital to ensuring our students thrive, and the support we saw from our families was truly inspiring.

Literacy Night

We Are BEARS! Last week, we hosted a wonderful Literacy Night, centered around our theme We Are BEARS (Be Excited About Reading in School). The evening was filled with fun, learning, and excitement as we emphasized the importance of reading. Our families and staff came together to celebrate literacy and the love of learning. We are so grateful for Mrs. Gandy for coordinating this event! A special thank you to all who participated—you made the event a success!

Looking Ahead

Exciting Programs and Recognitions As we move into October, we have several important programs lined up. This week, we will be starting our Child Assault Prevention (CAP) program, which provides our students with vital skills to keep themselves safe. We will also be holding a PBIS Assembly, where we will reinforce the positive behaviors that form the foundation of our school culture. Additionally, we are gearing up for Fire Prevention Week, an important initiative that teaches our students about safety both at school and at home.

A Special Recognition for Ms. Sacco

We are thrilled to recognize our school counselor, Ms. Sacco, for her recent honor! She was awarded the 2024 Cheerleader Award by Big Brothers/Big Sisters for her dedication and outstanding support of children in our community. Ms. Sacco’s compassion and commitment to our students and families are evident every day, and we are so proud to see her efforts acknowledged in this special way. Congratulations, Ms. Sacco!

It’s been a great start to the year, and we are excited to keep the momentum going. Thank you to our staff, students, and families for making RM Bacon Elementary such a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Weekly Schedule

Monday - September 30 - C Day - Motivation Monday, 8:40 AM; PBIS Assembly - K-2, 9:30 AM; 3-5, 10:15 AM

Tuesday - D Day - Fire Prevention

Wednesday - E Day - Staff Meeting, 8:00 AM; Fire Prevention; CAP Parent Presentation, 6:00 PM in the Bacon Library

Thursday - A Day - CAP in classrooms

Friday - B Day - Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

The following students were listed as student of the month for the month of September - character trait responsibility.

Kindergarten

Lunemann - Gabriella Hewitt

Anton - Ava Profit

Lore - Clarie Erdos

First Grade

Gandy - Josiah Lee

Starcher - Jarrett Brown

Bingham - Kaciee Plummer

Second Grade

Taylor - Nala Brown

Swaim - Lilli'anna Hull

McLaughlin - Aubrie Mosley

Third Grade

Speils - Alexander DeJesus

Workman - Phoenix Jones

Ruberton - Savian Brown

Fourth Grade

Miss D - Malakai Tomlin

Mrs. Digiorgio - Peter Gonzalez

Fifth Grade

Catlett - Jamarion Young

Sargent - Zendaya Taylor

Mr.D - Yamil Tolbert

Pictures from around the school

2nd graders measuring

Kindergarten Apple Activity

Walking Tacos

Kindergarten Apple Activity

Walking Tacos

Reading Time

Chinese food for lunch

Kindergarten Apple Activity

Back to School

Birthday Selfie

3rd Grade Pride

Birthday Selfie

Back to School

Birthday Selfie

Congratulations Ms. Sacco

Birthday Selfie

Literacy Night

You Matter

Birthday Selfie

Stay current with RM Bacon School on Social Media:

Facebook – RM Bacon Elementary

Weekly Blog – RM Bacon Weekly

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

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Bacon Weekly - 9/23 - 27, 2024

Music Class

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS (Be Excited About Reading in School)

We have an exciting week planned. Our PTO fundraiser will be going on all week. Information on this is located below and will also be sent out in a separate email for our families. We hope you support by starting your own store or buying from a student.

Also, our Literacy Night is on Tuesday at 6:00 PM. This is always a very worthwhile event, and we are grateful for Mrs. Gandy coordinating.

Double Good Fundraiser - 9/23 - 9/27

It’s 100% contactless, we keep 50% of all sales and the product ships directly to the buyer.

We’ll each create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good popcorn! Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11 and Curated Collections at $31. The popcorn is ultra-premium, delicious, and award-winning!

Our fundraising window begins on September 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM and goes until September 27, 2024, at 9:00 AM.

Before the fundraiser begins:

1. Download the Double Good app

2. Enter our event code GTVVFJ in the app

3. Create your Pop-Up Store and sell, sell, sell

The app is available for free on iOS and Android.

Weekly Overview

Monday - 9/23 - C Day - Double Good Fundraising Window; Monday Motivation, 8:40 AM

Tuesday - 9/24 - D Day - Double Good Fundraising Window; Literacy Night, 6:00 PM

Wednesday - 9/25 - E Day - Double Good Fundraising Window; Workout Wednesday; Principal and Supervisor meeting, 9:30 AM

Thursday - 9/26 - A Day - Double Good Fundraising Window; Another Awesome Day at Bacon

Friday - 9/27 - B Day - Double Good Fundraising Window; Wear Bacon Gear

Pictures from Around the School

Birthday Selfies

Fun at Recess

Music class

Fun at Recess

Stay current with RM Bacon School on Social Media:

Facebook – RM Bacon Elementary

Weekly Blog – RM Bacon Weekly

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

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Bacon Weekly - 9/16 - 20, 2024

Dr. Mazzoni and 4th United Methodist donated backpacks

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in Schools

We’ve officially wrapped up our first full week of school. We are all working hard to establish our routines and procedures! It’s been a busy start, but I truly appreciate everyone’s dedication to getting our protocols and procedures in place. Some areas take more time than others, but the effort is showing.

Thank you for your continued hard work—it’s noticed and appreciated! ~ Dr. Cook, Principal

Assemblies Recap
The feedback from our school assemblies has been overwhelmingly positive. It’s great to see everyone embracing our school-wide expectations, call and response routines, and rules. If you ever wonder whether the students "got it," just ask them—they’re learning fast!

Spotlight on Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten team has been doing an incredible job during these first few weeks, and we’ve spent a lot of time in their classrooms supporting their efforts. Working with 4- and 5-year-olds is no easy task, but our teachers and paraprofessionals have handled it with patience and skill. A huge shout-out and thank you to our Bacon Bears Kindergarten team for their hard work and dedication!

Also, we want to give a warm welcome back to Mrs. Bacon Bear Thone this week! We're glad to have her back.

Back to School Night - A Key Event!
We want to remind all parents and guardians that Back to School Night is on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM. This is an incredibly important opportunity for you to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about classroom expectations, and discover how we can work together to ensure a successful year for your child. Your involvement plays a crucial role in your child’s educational journey, and we strongly encourage you to attend. We can’t wait to see you there!

Mark Your Calendars
Here are some important dates for the upcoming week:

Monday, September 16 - C Day - Motivational Monday, 8:40 AM in Library
Tuesday, September 17 - D Day - Back to School Night, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 18 - E Day - Another awesome day at Bacon
Thursday, September 19 - A Day - Allen and Associates during lunches; PTO Meeting, Bacon Library, 5:30 PM
Friday, September 20 - B Day - Wear your Bacon Gear!

We’re excited for all that’s ahead, and we appreciate the support from our amazing Bacon community. Let’s make this year one to remember!

Pictures from around the school

Birthday selfies

Our first assemblies

Mrs. Holiday in the Library

Birthday Selfies

Kindergarten

1st grade writing lab

Stay current with RM Bacon School on Social Media:

Facebook – RM Bacon Elementary

Weekly Blog – RM Bacon Weekly

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

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Bacon Weekly - 9/9 - 9/13, 2024

Ready for School

Bacon Bears,

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

The new school year is officially underway, and what a start it has been! After two days of engaging professional development and our heartfelt “Prayer at the Pole” event, RM Bacon Elementary is off to a great start. As we reflect on the first two days with students, the excitement in the air is undeniable—and it’s just the start of what promises to be a remarkable year.

Professional Development

Preparing for Success Before the students even stepped into the building, our staff spent two days in professional development, collaborating and preparing for the year. We even had a combined session with staff from Mt. Pleasant and played a fun Kahoot!

Prayer at the Pole

Just before the school doors opened to students, we gathered as a community for “Prayer at the Pole,” a tradition that brings us together in a moment of unity and reflection. It was a powerful way to start the year—grounding ourselves in hope, peace, and positivity as we embark on this new journey.

Kindergarten Orientation

On Wednesday, we opened our doors to the class of 2037! Our 4 and 5 year old's with their families were able to meet the Bacon Team, tour the school and see their classrooms. This was a fun event and we want to thank everyone who turned out to support our school.

First Two Days

We had an excellent first two days at RM Bacon. We focused on building relationships, setting objectives and getting comfortable with the school.

We have incredible plans in store for this year such as engaging projects, creative learning experiences, and opportunities for our students to thrive both academically and personally. We’re committed to fostering a culture of kindness, resilience, and curiosity, and we can’t wait to see how our students rise to the occasion.

We are excited about the 24-25 school year, and we know that with the support of our amazing staff, students, and families, this year will be one to remember.

Important Information

Band Sign Up Information

Band sign up information was sent home on Friday for 4th and 5th Grade students. Scan the QR Code on the letter to get started

Back to School Night

Mark your calendars for September 17 at 6:00 PM for our Back to School.

Weekly Overview

Monday - 9/9 - C Day - Assemblies in the AM

Tuesday - 9/10 - D Day - Another awesome day at Bacon

Wednesday - 9/11 - E Day - Another awesome day at Bacon

Thursday - 9/12 - A Day - Another awesome day at Bacon

Friday - 9/13 - B Day - Wear Bacon Gear

Pictures from around the school