Sunday, March 17, 2024

Bacon Weekly - 3/18 - 22, 2024

Teacher vs. Students Floor Hockey 

Bacon Bears, 

We are BEARS (Be Excited About Reading in School) 

Welcome back to another exciting edition of the Bacon Weekly! We have some fantastic updates and events lined up for you, so let's dive right in.

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the Bacon Bear tradition of the Students vs. Staff. The staff won the game and have for the last 35 years :) 

Bacon Band Fundraiser:

The Bacon Band is in full swing with their latest fundraiser! They're selling shirts to raise funds for repairing school instruments. What's special about these shirts? Well, they're made in-house by our dedicated staff, ensuring that 100% of the profits directly benefit our kids! Here are the details:

Shirt Price: Regular sizes (YM, YL, S, M, L, XL) for $10 each.

XXL and XXXL Shirts: Available for $15 each.

Name on Back: Want to personalize your shirt? Add your name for just $5 extra.

To place your order, simply Venmo @karen-jk or mail cash to the school at 501 S. 3rd St. Millville, NJ 08080. For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to Karen Engelhart at karen.engelhart@millville.org.

March Movement with Eager 2 Run (E2M):

Our Healthy Schools committee is thrilled to announce our participation in the March Movement through Eager 2 Run (E2M)! We're encouraging 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 embarked on a "Million Miles March" with the goal of accumulating 1,000,000 miles of walking and running throughout the month. This inclusive challenge aligns with World Obesity Day on March 4th and serves as preparation for National Walking Day on April 3rd and our World Record Attempt 5k on April 6th.

We're proud to be one of over 25 schools participating in this nationwide movement for physical activity. So far, we've walked/ran 370 miles in March! Let's keep up the momentum and make strides towards better health together.

PBIS Fundraiser - 3/21/24 - Texas Roadhouse 

Join us for a sizzling good time at Texas Roadhouse on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM! Indulge in delicious meals while supporting our school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program.

Your participation in this fundraiser directly contributes to our efforts in providing incentives for students through the Bear Bucks store. Every bite you take helps us create a positive and rewarding environment for our students.

Bring your family and friends for a mouthwatering meal and a great cause. Let's make this event a memorable one while supporting our school community

Weekly Overview:

Monday (3/18/24): C Day - Get ready for some Monday Motivation at 8:40 AM. Also, we have a national site visit for School of Character.

Tuesday (3/19/24): D Day - Our 4th graders are going on an exciting field trip!

Wednesday (3/20/24): E Day - It's Workout Wednesday! Don't forget about the PBIS Team Meeting.

Thursday (3/21/24): A Day - Join us for a delicious PBIS Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Friday (3/22/24): B Day - Wear your Bacon Gear proudly and show your school spirit!


Pictures from around the school

Birthday Selfies 

Morning Meeting in 1st Grade 

Students learning about Art 

Birthday Selfies 

Birthday Selfies 

Floor Hockey 


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

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

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Reading Week Activities 

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon

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 

Read-A-Thon 

Read-A-Thon 

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