From the Desk of Mr. Horky
Dear Bacon Community,
I want to say a BIG “Thank You” to all the PTO volunteers for their great work in organizing the Fall Festival and Book Fair that was held during the week of September 23rd. It was awesome to see so many Bacon families enjoying the well-planned family friendly activities.
As we move into October, we are nearing fall parent teacher conferences. Communication is one key to the success of individuals and organizations. As we work together to make it count for all learners, we feel it is important to keep communication lines open and honest.
Primary News ~ Kindergarten
Kindergarten classes are running full steam ahead learning their letter names and sounds. In math we are counting and comparing numbers and enjoying some fun math games. Our theme time consists of learning the iBark traits as well as focusing on the key of Integrity. We are also working hard to learn classroom routines and proper playground behavior. The students are also really enjoying interactive play centers at the end of each day. This is such an important part of the day where they learn to share, imagine and explore with no limits. We are also looking forward to our first field trip to Magpie Meander in October.
Intermediate News ~ 3rd grade
Third grade is hitting the ground running. We have added two new members! It has been a great start to the year and we have been working hard and collaborating as a team to go over curriculum, discussing data, and bettering our instruction to meet the needs of your children!
School Spirit Committee
October Dress-up Days:
Friday, 10/5: Dress up as a character in history that you believe shows integrity. Know what’s right, do what’s right!
Friday 10/12, 10/19, 10/26: Show your Bacon Bulldog spirit by wearing Bacon gear or red and black. Go Bulldogs!
Specials News ~ PE
I can’t believe it’s October already . September was one of the busiest first months of the year that I can remember. The second week of school was spent up at Eco week with the 5th graders. This experience for the 5th graders was better than any physical education that could be provided here at Bacon. Hiking in the mountains, climbing on the ropes course, while staying two nights in the dorms makes this such a fun and unique experience for everyone.
Literacy News
Dear Bacon Families,
I would like to introduce myself, I am the new literacy specialist at Bacon. The amazing Katherine Bunker and I provide literacy intervention in small groups to complement classroom instruction. I have a passion for literacy and completed my M. Ed in Literacy many years ago. I taught first grade for eight years and third grade for nine years. I’m thrilled about my new role at Bacon. When I tell people I’m a literacy interventionist, I tend to get asked, “What can I do to help my child be a better reader?” Well the answer can be as complex as the process of reading but there are some EASY things you can do to promote literacy skills with your child.
Fall Flyer Activity Packs
Do you feel like trying something new this fall? Check out the latest Fall
Activity Flier Packet for fun activities and classes for kids of all ages.
View the Fall Activity Flier Packet here.
The latest packet includes fliers from local businesses and organizations
including:
• Local government and non-profits
• Dance and culture clubs
• Sports
• Tutoring, academic support and much more!
Find more information about fliers and advertising in PSD here.
School Accountability Committee
Calling all parents who may be interested in being a member of the Bacon School Accountability Committee (SAC). If you’re interested in data and like looking at root causes and strategies to impact this data – being a member of SAC may be right for you. Please email me if you’re interested (jhorky@psdschools.org). I would love to share more information with you.
School Spirit Committee
Welcome back, Bacon Bulldogs!! This year, we will be having dress-up days every Friday, starting in September. Dressing up is totally optional but it’s a fun way to celebrate our school spirit! Here are the dress up days for September:
Sept. 7th—Broncos Day: wear Broncos gear or orange/blue
Sept. 14th—School Spirit: wear a Bacon shirt or our school colors (red/black)
Sept. 28th—Assembly Day/School Spirit: wear a Bacon shirt or our school colors (red/black)
Look for dress up days to be posted on the Bacon Website Calendar. Thanks for supporting your Bacon Bulldog!
-The Bacon Spirit Committee
Integrated Services News
We’re very excited for the 2018-2019 school year! As we kick off the year, we would like to introduce our new team members:
Upcoming Events
- The Race for Bacon, Friday, 9/14
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Scholastic Book Fair, 9/25 -28
- The Fall Festival, 9/27 from 4-7 (Bigger and better than ever!)
- Muffins with Mom, 9/28 at 8 a.m.
Feeder System
Enjoy the video about our school feeder system by clicking the image below
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
· Our School Accountability Committee is again looking for new members. As required by the state of Colorado, we meet once a quarter to review school performance plans and goals, budgets, and safety. If interested, please email jhorky@psdschools.org
The school office will be open from 8:00 – 4:00
Together, let’s make it a great year at Bacon Elementary!