Digital Backpack Friday, October 14, 2022
Monday, October 24 is a B DAY.
Thursday, October 27 NO SCHOOL- PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Friday, October 28, 2022 is an A DAY.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent Teacher Conferences are being held at Bacon on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please call Susan McKiernan in the main office for scheduling, (860) 537-2370.
The Writing Center's Annual Scary Story Contest
The Writing Center’s Scary Story Contest is back! Students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to submit a scary story using the QR code on the flyer attached here, or on the flyers posted around the halls or in their English teacher’s classroom. The first place winner will receive a gift card for a large pizza and all honorable mentions receive a candy bag. All entries must be submitted no later than October 26th by 2:15.
COLCHESTER YOUTH BASKETBALL
Programs for Grades 1 through 8.
Bacon Academy Winter Sports Registration is open in PowerSchool Parent Portal
https://cdn5-ss11.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7753138/File/Athletics/BA_2020_Ath_Reg.pdf
BACON BAND CONCERT
Jazz Band and Concert Band
Swing, Funk, Hymns, Marches.
Some tunes you may know, some you might not.
Wednesday, October 26th, BA Auditorium 7pm.
All invited!
FROM THE LMC
Students, if you plan on arriving at school before 7:15am to use the LMC, please sign up in advance on this form.
Juniors! Class dues are being collected during the month of October.
Dues are $10 per year and help cover the cost of senior trip, shirts, and gift, plus the Junior Prom DJ. Any unpaid dues will be added to the cost of your prom ticket! You can pay dues before school in front of the LMC, during certain lunch waves, or directly to Mrs. Burroughs in room 3160.
Tutoring at Bacon
Bacon Academy National Honor Society is excited to again offer free tutoring for all students K-12, in all subject areas. The flyer has all the information you need to sign up.
Senior portrait scheduling
Legacy Portraits is excited to share their cover letter that will help families fulfill their senior's portrait needs. Whether it be for the yearbook or for personal use, the experience should be fun and seamless! Sessions are being offered through the summer and in the fall. If you have any questions, please call Susan McKiernan in the BA main office (860) 537-2370.
The next session is Monday, November 14, 2022 and Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 2:30 to 8:00 PM.
Project Graduation
Due to a change in the way that the school releases student information, Project Graduation no longer has an email list for each class. We are working to build a class contact list for each graduation year to provide information regarding the Project Graduation mission and fundraising initiatives. Please help us get your information by entering it here: Contact Bacon Academy Project Graduation
Jostens Sports Photos NOW Available
All photojournalism events, including sports and special events, that are requested to be photographed by our professional photographers will be available for parents to view and purchase online. All events are uploaded within 2-3 business days.
This will NOT include every game for any sport.
Please see the updated site and access code instructions below.
Site: events.legacystudios.com
Enter online code: 3551E23
Choose Group
Enter Email
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Please see school counselor assignments for the 2022-2023 school year:
Last names A-F (Grades 9-12) - Mr. Ronald Sefchik, [email protected]
Last names G-N (Grades 9-12) - Ms. Sharon Gagne, [email protected]
Last names O-Z (Grades 9-12) - Mrs. Ashley Zaugg, [email protected]
Dual Enrollment Classes:
Students please check in with your teachers to see enrollment instructions to obtain dual enrollment college credits in some of your classes. ECSU, Uconn, Gateway Community College, Three Rivers Community College and the University of Bridgeport. If you haven’t brought your payment for ECSU classes, please bring payment to the School Counseling Office. Uconn registration, enrollment and payment are all online through their portal. Gateway, Three Rivers and The University of Bridgeport will be registering this month.
*New this year is our partnership with the University of Bridgeport: They will be offering dual enrollment credits for the following courses: Accounting I, Business Law (both 3 credits) and Pre-Calculus (4 credits) for $50 per credit fee. Registration, enrollment, and payment will be on a portal through the U of B - details will be given out in these classes.
School Counseling Website/Information
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.