Sunday, May 31, 2026

Bacon Weekly - June 1 - 5, 2026

FUN DAY 

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in School 

We Had an Amazing Fun Day!

We had an amazing Fun Day on Wednesday! Even though the event had to be rescheduled and we experienced a few raindrops throughout the day, the students had an absolutely epic time. The new inflatable games and towering slides were huge hits and kept students smiling from start to finish.

One of the most memorable parts of the day, however, was something we could not have planned. After the recent rain, portions of the blacktop had accumulated two to three inches of water. What some adults may have viewed as a problem, our students viewed as an opportunity! The children quickly turned the puddles into a giant splash zone and spent the day laughing, splashing, and making memories with their friends. It was a wonderful reminder that sometimes the most memorable moments are the unexpected ones.

A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Banker, Mrs. Starcher, and Mrs. Lunemann for coordinating such a memorable event. The amount of planning, fundraising, flexibility, and organization required to make Fun Day a success is tremendous, and we are grateful for all of their hard work.

Spring Concert and Art Show

On Thursday evening, we held our Grades 3-5 Band and Chorus Spring Concert as well as our annual Art Show. The students did an outstanding job, and it was easy to see how much they have grown and progressed since their Winter Concert. Their hard work and dedication were on full display, and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishments.

Thank you to Mrs. Engelhart and Ms. Peck for coordinating these wonderful opportunities for our students and families.

PBIS Assembly, Attendance, and Students of the Month

We wrapped up the week with our monthly PBIS Assembly, Attendance Recognition, and Students of the Month celebration. This month, we added a special twist by having teachers participate in many of the activities and games. The students absolutely loved watching their teachers join in the fun and competition.

A big thank you to Ms. Berry for coordinating another outstanding assembly and helping us celebrate the many accomplishments of our students.

May Attendance Update

Perfect Attendance 3rd Marking Period 

We are excited to share that our school-wide Chronic Absenteeism Rate is now 22%. This represents a significant improvement from last year's year-end rate of 29%. This reduction reflects the commitment of our students, families, and staff to making attendance a priority.

Thank you for your continued support. Let us keep up the great work as we head into June and finish the school year strong!



May Attendance Winners

🥉 3rd Place – 95% Attendance

  • Ms. Ruberton
  • Ms. Spiels
  • Mrs. Smith

🥈 2nd Place – 96% Attendance

  • Mrs. Gandy
  • Mrs. Taylor
  • Ms. Anton

🥇 1st Place – 98% Attendance

  • Ms. Niamh

Congratulations to our attendance winners and thank you to all of our families for making school attendance a priority!

Students of the Month - May - Character Trait - Fairness 

May Students of the Month 

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Weekly Overview 

Monday - June 1 - B Day - Motivation Monday, 8:40 AM; 5th grade Field Trip 
Tuesday - June 2 - C Day - K-2, PLC, 8:00 AM; Principal Meeting, Culver, 11 AM - 1:00PM; 3rd Grade Marine Life, 1:30 PM
Wednesday - June 3 -  D Day - 3-5 PLC, 8:00 AM; Safety Patrol Trip 
Thursday - June 4 - E Day - Red, White and Blue Day; Second Grade Field Trip, Character Ed Meeting, 4:00 PM
Friday - June 5 - F Day - Wear Bacon Gear 

Pictures from around the school 

3rd MP Perfect Attendance 

Birthday Selfie 

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Spring Concert 

Spring Concert 


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Spring Concert 


PBIS Assembly 

PBIS Assembly 

PBIS Assembly 

PBIS Assembly 

PBIS Assembly 


Spring Concert 

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Kindergarten Field Trip 

Spring Concert 

Spring Concert 

PBIS Assembly 


Congratulations to Ms. Brandy! 

Congratulations to Ms. Brandy! 


Hanging with the Bear 

Great Minds Dress Alike 

Biggie outside with Mrs. Gandy's class 


Biggie outside with Mrs. Gandy's class 


Spring Concert 

Spring Concert 


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

Monday, May 25, 2026

Bacon Weekly - 5/25 - 5/30, 2026

Bears supporting the Memorial Day Parade 

Bacon Bears,

We are BEARS! Be Excited About Reading in School 

The 49th Annual Olympic Day

What an incredible day for the Bacon Bears at the 49th Annual Olympic Day! Our students represented RM Bacon Elementary with outstanding sportsmanship, effort, teamwork, and school spirit throughout the competition. Whether competing on the track, cheering on classmates, or participating in the parade festivities, our Bears made us proud every step of the way.

I also want to acknowledge the unpredictable weather and the many last-minute decisions that needed to be made throughout the day. As many of you know, the forecast changed constantly, and there were many moving parts involved with transportation, scheduling, safety, and event logistics. Through it all, our staff worked together as a true team to ensure students had a positive experience. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility, patience, and teamwork.

Memorial Day Reminder

Please remember that school will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is a time for us to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is an important opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made for our country and the freedoms we enjoy today. We encourage our Bacon Bears to take a moment with their families to remember the true meaning of the holiday.

FUN DAY – Rescheduled

Our rescheduled FUN DAY will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Please note that this is a student-only event.

Any student who was previously restricted from participating in FUN DAY will continue to be restricted from the rescheduled event.

Following FUN DAY, all students will once again be eligible to participate in field trips and end-of-the-year activities unless they receive a Major Office Discipline Referral. Any future situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis involving the student, teacher, principal, and parent.

Spring Concert & Art Show

We are excited for our Spring Concert and Art Show on Thursday evening!

  • Art Show: Begins at 5:30 PM
    Artwork will be displayed on the office-level floor.
  • Spring Concert: Begins at 6:00 PM
    Held in the Bacon Gymnasium.

We are incredibly excited to see how much our band and chorus students have progressed since our Winter Concert. Their hard work and dedication have truly been impressive, and we look forward to a wonderful evening celebrating the arts at Bacon.

Kindergarten Field Trip

On Friday, our Kindergarten students will travel to Ocean City for their field trip. We know they are excited for a fun and memorable day together!

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, Bacon Bears! - Dr. Cook 

Weekly Overview

Monday - No School Memorial Day

Tuesday - D Day - Possible Band/Chorus Practice 

Wednesday - E Day - School Improvement Meeting, 8:00 AM; District Curriculum Meeting, 9:00 AM; FUN DAY (Student only event); Possible Band/Chorus Practice;  Liaison Meeting, 4:00 PM 

Thursday - F Day - Mini Dress Rehearsal, Grade 3-4-5, 9:30 AM (K-1-2 encouraged to attend); Spring Concert - (Art Show, 5:30 PM; Concert, 6:00 PM)

Friday - A Day - Kindergarten trip to OC, 9:30 AM; PBIS Assembly, 9:30 AM (1-2); 10:15 AM (3-5) 

Pictures from around the school 

Olympic Day 

Olympic Day 

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Olympic Day 

Ms. Thon and Mrs. Gant looking for our bird 

Ms. Brandy won the Song of the Week 

The bird got into the school again :) 

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Supporting Olympic Day 

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Supporting Olympic Day 

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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