October 14 - 18

 Bacon Bears.

It's all about respect!

We have a shortened week due to the Columbus Holiday on Monday. 

This week the teachers and students will be preparing for the upcoming Model Assessments. The Model Assessments are designed to help teachers and students mark their progress on the Common Core Standards. 

Last week (October 7 - 11)  we participated in Wellness Week. Ms. Spanbauer did a fantastic job of coordinating the week. Each day students and teachers reaffirmed their commitment to being healthy, living bully free and being respectful. 

K-2 teachers with Sensei Jon 

Sensei Jon hyping up the crowd! 

Panoramic view of the 3rd through 5th assembly by Mrs. Nolan

Here is a video of our culminating activity for Wellness Week featuring the guest speaker, Sensei Jon from Best of the Best Martial Arts School. His energy packed discussion had the students on the edge of their seats the entire time. 





Weekly Overview
Monday - No School (Columbus Day)
Tuesday - Dr. Porreca Grades 1, 3 and 5; 
Wednesday - Mobile Denstist in Library all day; 
Thursday - Kindergarten to Duffields; 
Friday - Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness 

October 7 - 11

Bacon Bears,

Wellness Week 

Each year the Millville School District celebrates Wellness Week. It incorporates Respect Week, Violence Awareness Week and Red Ribbon Week.

Wellness Week is a time to really stress to our students the importance of a drug-free, non-violent lifestyle that is full of healthy choices for our mind, body, spirit and world!

We will be celebrating with a “rainbow theme”. Each day of wellness week will be a special color day. Don’t be left out! Keep your eyes & ears open so you’ll know the color of the day!!!

Teachers - Please show this video on Monday morning: 

This year buttons and bracelets will be given to all students grades K through 5.

Each day that your child is wearing their button they will be entered into a class drawing for a couple special gifts!  In addition one homeroom (K-2) and (3-5) will be awarded a pizza party for those homerooms that had the most participation in wearing the appropriate color for the day.

Overview of the activites this week: 

• Pledge that is said by the students every morning sent home
• Anti-Bullying Contract sent home to be reviewed, signed and returned
• Classroom guidance lesson on respect/bullying
• K-5 classes will be doing various art projects which will be displayed around the school.
• K-Blooming w/respect
• 1^st – Growing respect in our classroom
• 2^nd- Bucket Fillers
• 3^rd –What respect means to me
• 4^th –Words Hurt
• 5^th – Respect Bumper Sticker
• 1^st Grade will be learning a Respect song
• Friday – Assembly with Sensei Jon from Best of the Best Martial Arts School

Join us by wearing the following colors:

Monday - Wear Black

Tuesday - Wear Red 

Wednesday - Wear Blue

Thursday - Wear Green

Friday - Wear Pink 

Bacon Wins a bronze... here is the Press Release: 
To earn the National Recognition Award, the schools improved their nutrition services and physical activity programs to meet or exceed stringent standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program. The Healthy Schools Program provides professional development to schools such as onsite and virtual training with school health experts, access to a customer support center, science-based resources, and success stories--at no cost--to more than 18,000 schools nationwide to help them reverse the childhood obesity epidemic. Schools are eligible for Bronze, Silver, or Gold National Recognition Awards based on their level of achievement. The Cumberland County schools were among 267 schools from around the country honored at the Healthy Schools Program Forum at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Ark. 


Students at RM Bacon Elementary are showing off their healthier lunches as a result of school efforts to promote healthy options in the cafeteria and to encourage parents to only send in smart choices for classroom parties. Through daily physical activity breaks, recess, before school intramurals for students and afterschool fitness options for staff, this community feels like they are on track to become a school where students, staff, and families can thrive. School staff credit the Healthy Schools Program Framework and staff in helping the school set and meet realistic goals.

Mrs. Trimbell and Mrs. Muhlbaier at the conference 

Here is the video from the Healthy Schools Forum with Bill Clinton as the Keynote Speaker

Here is the new design for the RM Bacon T-Shirts... Orders need to be in by October 16..T-Shirts are $13.00

Weekly overview 
Monday - Another respectful day 
Tuesday - Halloween Frolic Planning Meeting 8:30, room 2; I and RS Team 1:00 PM
Wednesday - Another respectful day 
Thursday - Staff Meeting, LAL PLC, 8:00 AM; Reading Street All Day; G/T field trip; Progress Reports go home
Friday - Kindergarten Field Trip to Duffields; Week of Respect Assembly, 9:30 AM (K-2) and 10:00 AM (3-5) 

September 30 - October 4

 Bacon Bears,

It's all about Respect...


This past week we were very busy. Our Basic Skills Interventionists were "sweeping" the building. Well, they were not using brooms, but rather assessments on students to determine their needs. Based on this data, the BSI will work with Dr. Cook to develop a schedule to help assist students who need a little extra help. 

On Thursday, the Bacon Bears participated in Jam World Record Day. Although the students only needed to "jam" for a minute, we took the opportunity to have students jam for about 20 minutes. A fun time was had by all!

This week will be having two new staff members join our team. In first grade, Ashley Souders will become the part time assistant to Mrs. Bingham. Our new librarian, Linda Alianiello will be starting on Tuesday! We are excited to welcome both Ms. Souders and Ms. Alianiello to our family! 

Also, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are encouraging everyone to wear pink on Fridays!



Pictures from around RM Bacon (or at Dr. Cook's house)

Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Muhlbaier and Ms. Bieri organized the Jam World Record

3rd grader Lucas won a skateboarding session with Dr. Cook for his good behavior 

Even my dog Emma love RM Bacon! 

There are several staff who look like our students.... Mrs. Nolan and Juliana are "twinning" the competition

When Mrs. Bingham's students follow our rules, they get to spend time with Rookie

Weekly Overview
Monday - Another Respectful day at RM Bacon 
Tuesday - BSI will begin
Wednesday - Fire Prevention; 5th Grade visits Bayshore 
Thursday - Fire Prevention; Home and School Association Meeting, 4:00 PM
Friday - Third grade visits Cape May Lighthouse Wear Pink Each Friday for Breast Cancer Awareness 

September 23-27

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect!

Thanks to all of the parents who attended Back to School Night. We were so impressed with the turn out and we even had the infamous Sadia in the audience!

I was so excited as I walked around the school on Friday afternoon. There were so many awesome lessons, kids engaged in learning and others blowing off steam out in the sunshine! We truly have a learner-centered school. Here are some pictures I took on my walk about.

Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Peterson have a web of online learning opportunities 

Kindergartners playing with legos

Our kickoff assembly for the Fundraisers through Home and School Association

Mrs. Taylor couldn't find one of her students... but she was right behind her! 

3rd graders in Mrs. Benson's class working on a project 

Mrs. Gandy's class signing up for Edmodo! 

Mrs. Banker and Ms. Anton showed their students Hermit Crabs 

As we look to the upcoming week, it will be clear that the school year is in full gear! Next week lookout for the return of the RM Bacon Weekly Video Update!

Here are the upcoming activities and events!

Monday - RTI Sweeps; BOE Meeting 7:00 PM
Tuesday - RTI Sweeps
Wednesday - RTI Sweeps
Thursday - RTI Sweeps
Friday - RTI Sweeps; Grade Level Meetings on McREL Self Assessment; PBIS Meeting 1:00 PM with Bear Bucks Store to follow

September 16 - 20

Bacon Bears,

Its all about RESPECT!

We finished our first FULL week! The students have made a great first impression on our teachers. I have heard such positive feedback from teachers and aides about how awesome our kids are behaving! I know that our students will have a great year if they continue to Be Safe, Responsible and Respectful!

I made my way throughout the building this week. I was able to see some really cool things. I watched our Kindergartners prepare for fire drills, 1st graders work out in physical education, 2nd graders enjoy the cafeteria, 3rd graders learn about the school, 4th graders reading with their parents and 5th graders take their benchmark assessments!

The staff will embark on their first "flipped" staff meeting of the year! Prior to the meeting, the staff will watch a video and a Power Point on Student Growth Objectives. At the actual meeting, Ray Jacobs and Dr. Cook will work with teachers to apply what they learned and develop their SGO's. 

Pictures of the Week

We had 25 teachers volunteer to participated in the Technology PLC known as "Tech Friday" 

We look forward to welcoming back Sensei Jon from Best of the Best for our Week of Respect Assembly October 4

What mold do you want to break free from?

Weekly Overview
Monday - PBIS Interviews, 1:00 PM

Tuesday - SPAC Meeting 1:00 PM, Dr. Cook; Back to School 6:30 PM

Wednesday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon 

Thursday - Flipped Staff Meeting 8:00 AM - Topic SGO's and Teacher Evaluation!! Safety Assembly (courtesy of Home and School Association) 9:30 AM

Friday - Wear your Bacon shirts! Grade book set up with Alcia and Carmelita (Computer Lab - All Day) 

September 9 - 13

Bacon Bears,

It's all about RESPECT! 

According to parents, teachers, students and visitors we had a great opening to the 2013-14 school year. Parents and students were able to meet their teachers and attend a brief assembly. 

Important things to remember:
Doors open at 8:55 AM
Late Bell rings at 9:15 AM (Official start of the school day)

We have 3 school rules:

1. Be safe
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Respectful

Dismissal for bus students is 3:40 PM and walkers and car riders is 3:45 PM

Parents - Did you miss our video at the opening assembly? Take a look at how serious we are about our theme (as well as being silly)!



Your children are in good hands! This is going to be a fantastic year!!!

This week will be continuing to establish norms and getting to know each other. We do have a few activities planned this week. On Wednesday, we are encouraging everyone to wear Red, White and Blue to celebrate this great country we live in and to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. 

Here are some pictures from opening week before the students arrived. Next week we will have a montage of students... 

Our home!!! 

The passing of the whistle. Coach Musarra meets Ms. Bieri 

RM Bacon teachers minutes before our first staff meeting!

This was my view at the Opening Day Extravaganza! 

Dr Gentile at the Opening Day Extravaganza 

Weekly Overview 
Monday - BOE Meeting, 7:00 PM
Tuesday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon
Wednesday - Red, White and Blue Day
Thursday - Another respectful day at RM Bacon
Friday - Tech Friday, 8:15 AM; SuccessMaker PD session, 9:30 AM

September 2 - 6

Bacon Bears,

It's all about respect! 


Welcome back. This week we begin another stage in our transition to being a world class school! Teachers will be working collaboratively this week to prepare for the students. On Friday, we are all looking forward to that time when we open the doors for our official opening! We are especially awaiting the arrival of the class of 2026. Kindergartners entering this year will be graduating Millville High School in 2026. Mark your calendars!

The teachers have a lot on their plate this year. Check out this trailer that addresses the changes and how we are going to accomplish the tasks at hand. Yet, as much as things change, we will continue to place the students of RM Bacon Elementary as our guiding light. 

Opening Day Trailer


Earlier this summer we received a call from the Four Seasons of Millville. They wanted to donate supplies to our school. We said... YES! 

Here is the letter and supplies we received
Dear RM Bacon School, 
Take a look at the attached pictures to see the fantastic collection of the school supplies we packed , then loaded the car and delivered them to the school.  We met Principal Spike Cook and several teachers and were so touched by how grateful they were for our donation of over 1,000 items for their students.
We feel so blessed to live in this community of so many wonderful neighbors.
Thank you so much,

Joan Kelly, Pat Bacon and the Social Committee

Brief overview of the week
Monday - Labor Day
Tuesday - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Opening Day Extravaganza at Lakeside MS
Wednesday - 8:55 AM - 3:55 PM - Professional Development (schedule has been emailed and snail mailed)
Thursday - 8:55 AM - 3:55 PM - Professional Development (schedule has been emailed and snail mailed)
Friday - School Opening - 9:15 AM School Wide Welcome Ceremony