We have had a successful first week of school!  I have loved getting to know each one of your children and look forward to having a fun year with them.  

You will be receiving information on book reports, Brilliant Bobcat, and the Young American Award this week.  Book report due dates will be posted on the blog calendar so please watch for those.  

The Young American Award is in it's second year at Butterfield Canyon.  This is something that is optional for your child.  I would love to see the entire class get this award.   Passing off the Young American requirements will also cover some of the Brilliant Bobcat requirements.  

We will start spelling this week.  Our spelling program is different than what you are normally used to seeing.  If you read through the disclosure statement sent home last week, there is more information on spelling in there so please refer to that.

If you have any questions or concerns please e-mail me and let me know.  It is very important that we work together to ensure that your child has a successful fifth grade experience.


Book Orders were sent home today.  (Monday, August 27th)  If you would like to order online our class code is HXNYP.   Orders are due next Tuesday.  (September 4th)

Welcome back to school! I am looking forward to an exciting year. This is my first year using a classroom blog. I hope that it will be a useful tool for all of us. Please check the blog once a week for important announcements and calendar items. I will also be uploading pictures of activities we will be doing throughout the year.

This year we will be implementing the Math Common Core to our curriculum. If you would like to learn more about the Common Core click on the following link: elemmath.jordandistrict.org This is a very useful site that the district has put together to help you understand what you will be learning this year.

 The fifth grade team has decided to integrate social studies and science into language arts this year. Much of your vocabulary and language arts assignments will have to do with social studies or science. Doing this will make it possible for us to make sure you learn everything you need to learn this year.

 ** August 16th from 4:00-5:00 is our Back to School Night/Open House. You will be able to find me in the gym. (Our classroom will not be available).

** First Day of school is August 20th. Remember to check the school blog for a list of supplies:butterfieldcanyon.blogspot.com

I am so excited to meet all of you.


This is our classroom calendar.  This is a good way to stay up to date on assignments and upcoming events.  Make sure to check it at least once a week.