Ready Set Action

Parents and Students,

Ready, Set, Action! Students were amazing actors this week in creating scene skits of their guided reading group mystery books. Groups used their imaginations to transform their mental images of their reading into real life. It was fun to see all their costumes, facial expressions, and set props. They were thrilled to share some of their books with the other students. As each group was finished with their books, many students said, "Is there another book?" My response was, "Of course!" I hope you will discuss what your students are reading in and out of school to encourage their love for reading to grow.

On Wednesday, students celebrated "Grandparents' Day." What joy it was to see students sharing some school moments with their grandparents. I believe grandparents have a magic spell of making all their grandchildren feel so special- like no one else. They are "spoiling" experts of love and laughter. Whether students had their own grandparents there or not, they were adopted by those their. Thank you for sharing your grandparents with us.

This week students will continue to explore long division. Although division is a scary word, it becomes friendly with the knowledge that it is "backwards multiplication." Please continue to support your student in practicing multiplication and division facts at home.

This week our learning adventures include the following curriculum goals:
Reading: Nonfiction Features & Fairy Tales
Spelling: Word Patterns, Accents, Prefixes
Writing: Organization Trait of Writing
Math: Division
Science: Weathering and Erosion
Social Studies: Native Americans

Thank you for sharing your children with me each day. I love teaching and learning with them. They are amazing!!!

Mrs. Yates

Rockin' Rockhounds

Parents and Students,

Rockhound scientists were twisting and shouting with a shake, rattle, and roll. The magic of earth formations brought awestruck eyes as we experimented and learned about weathering and erosion. Students explored wind abrasion weathering by stirring chalk in salt, making the chalk change color as pieces of sediment mixed in. It was also amazing to see their anticipation to observe heat expansion as we heated glass rocks and cooled them quickly. The magic of experiments made great moments of learning. I hope they will continue to have a magical eye for shaping of the many rocks surrounding them. We will continue our rock investigations with weathering and erosion. Nature's forces have sure created magnificent wonders in Utah.

On Thursday and Friday, our classroom was filled with County brochures, posters, and floats. Wow! They were dazzling, demonstrations of their hard work. It was fun to see the variety of posters, floats, and brochures - each reflecting their individual personalities. Thank you for helping your students in this learning adventure. I hope you learned some things too about our amazing state.

This week students will continue to explore long division. Although division is a scary word, it becomes friendly with the knowledge that it is "backwards multiplication." Please continue to support your student in practicing multiplication and division facts at home.

This week our learning adventures include the following curriculum goals:
Reading: Mysteries and Context Clues - Group Project
Spelling: Making words with common chunks
Writing: Word Choice Trait of Writing
Math: Division
Science: Weathering and Erosion
Social Studies: Native Americans

Thank you for sharing your children with me each day. I love teaching and learning with them. They are amazing!!!

Mrs. Yates

Milestones to Freedom

Parents and Students,

What a memorable week we have had together. Throughout the week in enrichment, students practiced and applied ways to prevent bullying. I hope they were able to share some of their learning and experiences with you.

On Thursday, Butterfield Canyon Elementary had the privilege to participate in the "Milestones to Freedom" assembly and activities. Students discovered the process of obtaining citizenship in America and the great opportunities we have here. It was delightful to hear their expressions of gratitude, thoughtful questions, and praises for our wonderful county. Let Freedom Ring!

It is finally here, our Utah County Fair. Mark your calendars if you haven't already for the due date on Thursday, November 18th. The "County Fair" will be Friday, November 19th at 12:45-1:45 pm. I know the students have worked hard to complete this project and are excited to share. For a complete report, students need a county brochure, poster/float presentation, and 2 minute oral report. For the oral report, students should be able to share 5-10 facts about their county to the fair participants. We hope to see you there!

For the past several weeks, students have transformed into great geologists. Each day a new student would bring a rock to share with us. It was fun to see their delight in sharing a learning connection with us. I hope they will continue to have a magical eye for the many rocks surrounding them. We continue our rock investigations with weathering and erosion. Nature's forces have sure created magnificent wonders in Utah.

Opposite to multiplication, students will begin to explore long division. Although division is a scary word, it becomes friendly with the knowledge that it is "backwards multiplication." Please continue to support your student in practicing multiplication and division facts at home.

This week our learning adventures include the following curriculum goals:
Reading: Mysteries and Context Clues
Spelling: Long/Short Vowels & Accented Syllables
Writing: Word Choice Trait of Writing
Math: Division
Science: Weathering and Erosion
Social Studies: Native Americans

Thank you for sharing your children with me each day. I love teaching and learning with them. They are amazing!!!

Mrs. Yates

Rockin' Rockhounds

Dear Parents and Students,

Thank you for coming to Parent Teacher Conferences this week. It was a pleasure to visit with you and celebrate your student's progress. Each day I am amazed at their learning connections and growth. It is tickling to see their bright smiles as we explore and discover. I am grateful for the opportunity to discover earth's wonders.

I hope you will remember and review the SEP goals we made together. Find a visiable spot to post their goals: on the fridge, bulletin board, mirror, or somewhere that is seen often. Most of all seek opportunities to share your students' learning experiences each day. This can be in the car, at dinner, and/or reading our blog:). Thank you for your constant support and encouragement. It truly makes a difference!

Our multiplication journey continues this week as we review 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication. We will also use the strategies we have learned to take the challenge of 3-digit by 2 digit multiplication. It is exciting to hear their multiplication stories of "Super Zero" as they solve the pproblems. Hooray for Super Zero mathematicians!

Students are really becoming expert "Rockhounds." Each day a new student brings in a rock to share with the class. It is contagious to feel their energy to learn and discover about the rocks around them. Utah is definitely famous for their many rock formations throughout the state.

A funny story for the week happened during science. One student raised their hand to tell me a bug was on their desk. I walked over their thinking it would be a big bug, but there crawling on the paper was a tiny knat. I squashed it. The students were scared, so I explained that we had learned about insects being the biggest population of bugs and to keep the environment in check it was okay to kill bugs sometimes. Another students sitting by me, raised his eyebrows sighing, "Thank goodness for frogs!" What a fun animal connection!!

A County Report Countdown begins this week, with just over one week until the "County Fair." Mark your calendars if you haven't already for the due date on Thursday, November 18th. The "County Fair" will be Friday, November 19th at 12:45-1:45 pm. We hope to see you there!

This week our learning adventures include the following curriculum goals:
Reading: Mysteries and Context Clues
Spelling: Long/Short Vowels & Accented Syllables
Writing: Word Choice Trait of Writing
Math: 3 x 2-Digit Multiplication
Science: Rocks and Minerals
Social Studies: Native Americans

Thank you for sharing your children with me each day. I love teaching and learning with them. They are amazing!!!

Mrs. Yates