May 27, 2022

NEXT WEEK ~

Monday, May 30 - NO SCHOOL, MEMORIAL DAY

Tuesday, May 31 - is a  B DAY.

Friday, June 3 is an A DAY and a FLEX DAY.

LIBRARY BOOKS

Library books are due on June 3. Books that are not returned by that date will become an Outstanding Obligation.

SENIOR CHROMEBOOKS

Please return your Chromebook, case, and charger to the LMC when you no longer need it for classwork. We will be open until 4pm on regular school days, and will be open until 2:15pm on exam days. Devices that are not returned will become an Outstanding Obligation in the amount of $250.

Questions? Please ask.  

Colchester Soccer Club 

Attention Students entering 9-12th grade this Fall!  Registration is open for our U19 Summer program starting 6/1 until 6/15.

Registration is open to all students entering 9-12th Grade that reside in Colchester as of September 2022.

The program provides a competitive soccer experience for both girls and boys who will participate in separate training sessions and league games.

If you are looking to play some soccer and have fun, even if you don't pan on going out for a school team, this is a great opportunity.

Questions for Boys team contact [email protected], Girls team contact [email protected].

BOYS LACROSSE FUNDRAISER JUNE 2ND

Please join the Bacon Academy Boys Lacrosse team for a fundraiser at The Inishmor on Thursday, June 2nd from 12 noon to Close. A portion of sales will be donated to the team.

SENIOR PARENTS

Please be sure you have received your senior packet ~ signed forms should come back to the office ASAP !

BA CHEER TRYOUTS 

June 3rd & 7th 4:30-7pm in the BA Gym. Open to all students currently in 8-11 grade. Wear athletic clothing, sneakers/cheer shoes, and hair up. If you have any questions please contact coach Allie: 860-303-9523.

MUST FILL OUT GOOGLE FORM TO ATTEND:

https://forms.gle/8SMuwYvHKFBYxi6w6

It's On! BA Project Graduation Cornhole Tournament 6/4 at Hop Culture, Student Prizes!

Get your game on! Our 2022 BA Project Graduation Cornhole Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 4 at Hop Culture in Colchester. Student teams are welcome and will be eligible for their own cash prize as well as a complimentary raffle ticket for some great prizes. Cost per student team is $40, or $20 per student. Adult teams are $80 per team, mixed adult/student teams are $60. Our event sponsor is RJ's Lawn Care, LLC.

To learn more, check out the flyer or go to our Cornhole Tournament page on our website. Register and pay there - or you can Venmo @mghath425 (8108).

The Registration deadline is May 31. Rain date is Sunday, June 5.

http://www.baconacademyprojectgrad.org/?page_id=1894

  

Here are the Bacon Band activities for the end of the year

May 29, Memorial Day Parade

Students will meet at WJJMS at 12:15PM.

They will be dismissed from the small green across from Noel's at approx 1:30PM

Dress code and other info to follow.

June 9, Final Concert, 7pm

More specific information will be provided as each event approaches.

Please stay healthy to be part of and at these events.

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

Senior Trip

  • Trip is Friday June 3rd to Block Island

  • Cost is $40  + any dues still owed for each school year

  • Permission slips are outside room 2135 or on google classroom for Class of 2022

  • Sales are May 9- May 13 BUT students can drop off money with their permission slip prior to that in room 2135

  • Those that did not attend prom and still owe any dues will have those dues added to their ticket price

  • NO REFUNDS after Monday May 16th - regardless of the reason; This means illness, upcoming and unexpected sports events or any other issues

Senior T-Shirts

  • Seniors are receiving t-shirts on Friday during advisory and will have a group photo taken as well for the Yearbook

  • After a lot of hard work - we were able to make this happen

Senior Class of 2022  10% NIGHT

  • Fresca will be hosting a 10% night Fundraiser for the Class of 2022 on May 23rd 

  • Please try to include that in your dinner plans for take out or eat in - more to follow!

UPDATE FROM THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE

*Check out the New and Improved School Counseling Office Webpages!

Follow @BaconCounseling for timely department information!

SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE PRESENTS THEIR JOB BOARD!  

Local businesses have been sending in information for job opportunities, please stop by and visit the job bulletin board.

FOR SENIORS:  GILBERT LAMB ESSAY CONTEST

The winning essay, selected by members of the Bacon Academy English Department, will be read by the winner at graduation.  The essay topic is “Appreciation of Our Own”.

Women in Leadership Conference

Please view the Registration & Information page for details and sign up information.  This is a Zoom conference and the cost is free for this amazing event.  

The date is May 10, 2022 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.    

Summer Medicine Experience Programs

 

Several Life-changing, immersive medicine & psychology career programs for ages 12-18.Information to review.

   

Information about College Board

Test scores are being released for the PSAT and SAT exams for both Sophomores and Juniors. When the School Counseling Office receives any hard copies of your tests, we will contact the students to visit us and pick them up.  Most times, students are notified directly from the College Board via email about their test scores being ready to view.  College Board Accounts are not managed by the School Counseling Office and are only available to students.  Students must keep their user name and password for access.   https://www.collegeboard.org/   Please visit the College Board website to access your materials, or if you have questions concerning sign on, their direct number is 866-630-9305.