April 8, 2022

 

NEXT WEEK~

Monday, April 11 is an A DAY

Friday, April 15 is an B DAY and a SHORTENED DAY

SPRING RECESS IS APRIL 18 THROUGH APRIL 22

THE WEEK AFTER ~

Monday, April 25 is a B DAY.

Friday, April 29 is a B DAY and an ADVISORY. 

 

PLEASE JOIN PRINCIPAL PEEL ON MONDAY

 

March’s edition of the Bacon Parent Council (BPC) will be this Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6 PM in the LMC.  We hope to see many of you there to learn more about Bacon Academy.  An agenda is posted for review

 

ROBOTICS ARE GOING TO THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Robot Reveal for the 2022 robot.  The robot’s name is Sketchy Jane. 

 

https://youtu.be/h6gutF9egpw

 

GOLF AND BAND MATTRESS FUNDRAISER MAY 22

If you are in the market for a new mattress this event could be great for you! The flyer provides all the information. There will be over 25 beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost less than retail stores.  In addition to beds, there will also be luxury pillows, sheets, and even adjustable power bases! Please share this information with family and friends!  Check out this cool video to see how it works: VIDEO LINK

 

Here is the link to the Facebook event, where we will post about our products, payment options, and other event information: FACEBOOK LINK Click “GOING”!  “INVITE” your friends! “SHARE” our posts!

 

Spring Pay to Play

Spring pay to play is due. The fee is $180 per player. Pay online here. Payments can also be made via cash or check made out to THE TOWN OF COLCHESTER, and dropped in the main office. If you have met the family max for the year please fill out this form.  Financial waivers are available in the guidance office if needed. 

 

 

ASVAB - April 12, 2022 

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a unique opportunity for students in grades 10-12 to explore all of their career and post-secondary options so they can make a plan that works for them. This assessment is NOT just for those students interested in the military. The ASVAB CEP helps students identify potentially satisfying career paths by exploring their skills, personality, and personal work values. Participants in the ASVAB CEP will discover all of the ways to enter their chosen career field and develop effective strategies to achieve their goals. The program explores all post-secondary options including 4-year college, 2-year college, trade school, apprenticeships, military service, and entering straight into the workforce.  Bacon Academy will be offering the ASVAB to students on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 7:45 a.m. The test will take approximately 90 minutes to complete, and a follow-up Post-Test Interpretation Workshop will be held approximately two weeks from the date of the test. 

 

The ASVAB is completely FREE for students to take, but students must sign up in advance. Please note that students’ results are not shared without students’/parents’ consent to do so. Please contact Ashley Zaugg via email at [email protected] with questions or to sign up.

 

 

BA STAFF APPRECIATION DAY May 3, 2022

A group of parents are planning a special Bacon Academy Staff Luncheon for Teacher Appreciation Day, May 3rd. If you would like to donate, please sign up using the Sign Up Genius Link below. Thank you in advance for your support! Lynne McCune, Jessica Trusz, and Renee Misbach.  

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a48aaaa2fa4f49-bastaff

 

Active for Autism Run/Walk

Bacon Academy’s Interact Club is hosting an Active for Autism Run and Walk on May 1st, 2022! Please complete the registration form and return to the main office of the schools before April 29th. For any questions, please contact Evelyn Toennes at [email protected]

 

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors

Modern Formals will be at Bacon Academy on April 12 from 5-7 p.m. for tux rentals & fittings. A $20 cash or check deposit is required. A portion of each rental goes back to Project Graduation. 

 

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

SENIOR TRIP

Will be on Friday June 3rd to Block Island. The event is all day and pricing will follow.

 

SENIOR PROM

Saturday May 7th at Aqua Turf. 

Cost is $90 per person. Any dues still owed will be added to the cost of the prom ticket 

Time: Prom is 6:00 - 10:30 pm.  Check-in Starts at 6:00 pm.  Doors close at 6:30 pm - arrival past 6:30 will not allow entrance

Any student who leaves before the end time will not be allowed to return back into the event.  Any student who leaves significantly early will have parents informed

Outside Guests are permitted but must complete Guest Permission Slip which will be on our google classroom page to print on March 30th.  Guest permission slips must be completed before a ticket is purchased for that person.  

Tickets go on sale starting April 4-April 13, which is the week before Spring break, and no ticket sales will occur after that date 

Tickets are non refundable as of April 15th regardless of reason for canceling after that date.  

Dinner will be a Sit Down Style Plated Dinner (not buffet style).  A seating chart is required by Aqua Turf. Students can not sign up for a table unless they have paid for their ticket; If a group wants a table together - I suggest all parties bring money on the same day to purchase tickets. Attire is Formal (Tuxedos are not required)

 

YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks can still be ordered by bringing in a check or cash to Ms. Berardo in room 2135; cost is $75 - Make Check payable to Bacon Academy

 

Bacon Academy Project Graduation

Welcome to Project Graduation - we work with all four classes, from Class of 2022 to the Class of 2025 to begin preparing for their safe graduation activities. Learn more about us!   Our newsletter has all the details.

 

Upcoming Events:

Trivia Night – April 30 at the Polish Club! Cost is $20 per person and tables seat up to 10 persons. We’ll also have raffle tickets for purchase. To purchase tickets, Venmo @shannon-cuadro or pay online on our website, CURRENT FUNDRAISERS page. Our Flyer has all the details.

Cornhole Tournament –We are set for Saturday, June 4 at Hop Culture  in Colchester. Registration opens April 1. Click below to register and get all the details. Cash prizes for first three places!

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

Next Meeting APRIL 13, 7:00 P.M. at the BA Library Media Center

 

JUNIOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES REMINDER

Junior Planning Meetings have been scheduled for the months of March and April.  A letter was sent home with this information, as well as an email.  You will also receive a calendar invite approximately one week prior to your scheduled meeting.  Please contact the School Counseling Office with any questions.

 

LAST CALL FOR Class of 2023

Last call for class dues.  Please pay Mrs. Steele in room 2148 $10 for each year that you have not paid.  Please pay no later than February 4th.  Everyone should have paid $30 up to this point. MUST BE PAID BY APRIL 27, 2022.

 

Junior Prom is scheduled for May 21st at Lake Of Isles located in North Stonington from 5pm-10pm.  The cost of the ticket is $85 per ticket and will be available for sale April 27, 2022 through May 4, 2022.  All obligations must be met prior to purchasing a ticket.  Please see Mrs. McKiernan to make sure you are cleared!

 

Spring Sports registration is open

Registration is through PowerSchool Parent Portal

https://ba.colchesterct.org/departments/athletics

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”.

HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE ALUMNI (ABCA) PRESENTS A LOCAL COLLEGE TOUR

This is an amazing opportunity to visit 6 local schools:  Monday, April 19th: U.S. Coast Guard Academy & Johnson & Wales University, Tuesday, April 20th: Central Ct State University & Southern Ct State University, Wednesday, April 21st: Uconn & Eastern Ct State University.  The Cost is a $50 deposit for 3 days of college tours.  The $50 deposit is refundable upon completion of the tours.  The bus departs from New London H.S.  A virtual interview will be planned prior to the trip.  Seating is limited.  For more information please visit the School Counseling Office for a detailed application or call Mr. Vouise Fonville at 860-460-4129.  Mask mandate and negative test results are necessary for participation.

 

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.