Bacon Academy ConnectED

Season's greetings from the Bacon Academy,

We are pleased to present our first Smores newsletter! As a supplement to the information available on Parent Square, our new newsletter will give you a glimpse into the exciting happenings in the building and highlight upcoming events.

We are happy to report that Bacon Academy has had a wonderful first half of the 2023-2024 school year. This fall we welcomed 13 fabulous new staff members that include teachers, paraprofessionals and even a new School Nurse! Our departments have been working hard in PLCs focusing on using formative assessment data and effective strategies in response to student data. Students and staff have continued to connect through common interests in Bobcat Block on Fridays. As the first semester comes to a close, parents may access the mid year exam letter outlining the schedule for the exam window.

Bacon Academy students have been engaging and excelling in extracurriculars as well. Our Lady Bobcats are now Class M State Soccer Champions for the first time in our school’s history! We had an amazing turnout of support for this suspenseful game and the team and coaches are commended for this amazing achievement. The team was recently honored at the December Board of Education meeting and we also hosted a school pep rally to celebrate this historic achievement. Soccer season has ended but we are very excited to welcome the winter sports season. The link to the CIAC calendar can be found at the end of this newsletter and we invite you to come cheer on the home teams this winter.

Off the field out students have embraced the spirit of giving this Holiday season! The Interact Club, Student Council, and National Honor Society are each hosting different collection drives for those in need in our community. Our students and faculty have once again demonstrated kindness and generosity with their contributions. It is meaningful initiatives like this that let us come together not only as a school, but as a community.

As we say goodbye to 2023, I extend my gratitude to our staff for all their hard work, my pride for our student body and their amazing energy that makes the Bacon Family a very real thing. I wish you all a joyous holiday season, a restful break and together we will make 2024 a great year for Bacon Academy.

Warmest holiday wishes,

Amy Begué, Principal

Sophomore Riley Anderson has made some amazing strides this year, both in the pool and out! This bobcat was named All- American for the 22-23 Season by the NISCA for her time in the 50 yard freestyle last season. She has kept up the momentum this season as she has become the Class LL and State Open Champion in the 50 yard and 100 yard freestyle. We are very proud of her accomplishments and cannot wait to see what is next!

Happy Retirement Paula Berglund,

Art teacher Paula Berglund is retiring after 37.5 years devoted to Colchester Public Schools! Her first teaching position began at WJJMS in 1987, where she taught for 12 years. She moved up to Bacon Academy in 1999, and has been here ever since! Mrs. Berglund was selected as Bacon Academy’s Teacher of the Year in 2003. In her tenure in Colchester she has contributed in many ways including BA Art Club advisor, Art Department Leader, PAL Advisor, curriculum writer, muralist, implemented a Summer Art program, and other school wide events. She’s even redecorated a few administrator offices! An active painter, jewelry maker and mixed media artist, Mrs. Berglund has always inspired her students by sharing her work with them, and encouraging them to explore new materials and push boundaries . Most will remember her for her passion, creativity, and vast abilities in the Fine Arts, as she has at one time or another taught nearly all of the disciplines offered at BA and has guided many AP students to create amazing final Art Exhibits. Best wishes for a relaxing future Mrs. Berglund!