Our November Hello theme is Gratitude. As one of our Hello activities for the month Mrs Barnes, our BTS art teacher, had all the students add their handprint to a banner for our Herriman Police Department to say "Thank You" for all their hard work! Today some of our BCE Student Council members explained our kindness campaign to the Police Department and that our school made this banner for them to show how grateful we are for them.
Our 2nd Grade students shared their balloon floats with us today! There was a special guest at the end!
Toys for Tots
Thank you for your generosity in making Toys for Tots a great success again this year! We were able to collect thirteen boxes full of toys to donate to families in need - WOW! The Marines came to collect them last Friday. They also put on a presentation about the Toys for Tots program and brought a light armored vehicle, which students were able to go outside and see. Ms. Bollinger even got to go for a ride! Special thanks to Mrs. Cedor, Miss Buckley and the Third Grade Service Project Students for working to bring this program to our school. Way to go, B.C.E. students and community!
The PTA nominating committee is accepting nominations for the 2019-2020 PTA Executive Board
Interested in being on the 2019-2020 PTA executive board? Or want to nominate someone?
Please submit nominations for the positions listed below to pta.bce@gmail.com or put them in the box located in the main office by January 28, 2019.
PTA President – Presides over Executive Committee meetings, PTA Board meetings and general PTA meetings; organizes agenda for meetings; Works with the school’s principal and PTA treasurer regarding allocation of money; Responds to information requests from parents and staff.
PTA President elect - Assists President with all duties. Expected to assume the role of PTA President at expiration of term.
Treasurer– Receives and disburses all monies as prescribed by the by-laws; Maintains accurate and detailed financial records to present to the PTA board and at general PTA meetings; Prepares an annual financial report, submits the financials for monthly audit, files tax return(s) as required, prepares budget.
Secretary– Records, compiles & distributes minutes of all PTA Board meetings.
Legislative VP- Be an advocate for our school and students on legislative items. Attend legislative meetings.
Public Relations VP- Inform every one of PTA events. Send out press releases, PTA bulletin board and fliers.
Thank you,
The 2018-2019 PTA nominating committee members
Amanda Helmke, Ashlie Butterfield and Didi Weaver (Alternates: Ashley Guymon and Karen Masina)
The nominating committee is responsible for selecting the Executive PTA board for the 2019-2020 school year. Members of the nominating committee cannot be on the PTA executive board.
We would like to congratulate our previous Administrative Assistant, Connie Robinson, on her retirement! Our BCE community would like to welcome our new Administrative Assistant, Tricia Loveridge! Here is a little more about her...
Hello! My name is Tricia Loveridge. I have lived in Herriman with my family for the past 12 years. I love Herriman! It is such a beautiful place. I just recently became the new administrative assistant at Butterfield Canyon Elementary, which I am very excited about!! I have worked at the school for 9 years doing different jobs. I love the people I work with and the students at our school! We have an amazing school and staff and I consider myself very lucky to be a part of it.
A little about about me. I grew up in Upstate New York in a small town called Whitesboro. I love New York and still consider myself a New Yorker. I also lived in Nevada for 13 years in a little town called Winnemucca. I am married to an amazing husband and we have 5 beautiful children, 4 boys and 1 girl. I also have 1 daughter-in-law and 1 adorable grand baby!
When I’m not at work I love to travel, cook, spend time with my family, use my silhouette and browse Pinterest. I also love being a Bobcat!!! I look forward to helping each of you at our school.
-Tricia Loveridge
On January 30th, Ms. Thorn's class enjoyed a visit to the Utah State Capitol.
Our 4th grade students were able to participate in a Waters Van Visit by the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. Students were able to develop an understanding of the function and role of a wetland in Utah through hands-on learning and by meeting animal ambassadors from Utah’s wetlands.
As part of our Hello Kindness Campaign, our BCE Student Council presented a poster to our Herriman Unified Fire Department to thank them for their service to our community. Every student was given the chance to add their thumbprint to the poster!
Our students were greeted with signs, positive messages, smiles and high fives as they arrived back to school from Spring Break on Monday. It was thanks, in part, to a group of Bingham and Herriman High students who are members of the Golden Gate Club. The Bingham and Herriman students along with club members from Paradigm, Orem and Farmington High Schools came to BCE as part of our “Warm Welcome Day.” Their warm welcome brought big smiles to the faces of students, teachers, staff and parents. Even local police and firefighters pitched in to welcome the elementary school students back. The high school students then took time visiting classrooms sharing a message of kindness and the ripple effect one kind act can have each and every day.
Thanks to everyone who participated in “Welcome Day,” for rolling out such a warm welcome and sharing a great message of kindness, love and support.
Thank you to our amazing PTA for helping organize our Teacher Appreciation Week! We are excited to celebrate the wonderful teachers that make Butterfield Canyon such a great school! Below is a schedule for the week:
Here are some pictures of the AMAZING chalk art that the Herriman High School Art Club did for our students! Kindness is Cool!...and so are the amazing art kids! What talent! Thanks to the HHS Art Club!
What a great year we have had!! We would like to thank Michelle Thorn for going above and beyond with our Hello/Kindness campaign this year!
Our students spread kindness all year long!
Battle of the Books Lists Available!
For those of you who would like to get a head start, the reading lists for our 2019-20 Battle of the Books are now available:
Dear Students, Parents, Faculty & Staff and B.C.E. Community,
Like some of you, I will be moving to a new school for the upcoming school year. This is an interesting year for many of us. It’s kind of scary and also a little bit exciting, isn’t it? Change is never easy, but with our B.C.E. Growth Mindset, we are always seeking for new opportunities, challenges and possibilities, as we continue to learn and grow. I will miss all of you at B.C.E. very much. I will carry you with me as I look forward to making new friends and having new adventures. I’m sure that I will still see many of you around and I hope that you will say “Hi” or give me a hug or high-five – or all three!
I feel so grateful for the time that I have been blessed to spend at Butterfield Canyon Elementary. We have the most amazing students, teachers, principal, staff, parents and just a wonderful community. I could not have asked for a better place to be an assistant principal for the past two years! I know you will welcome in our new assistant, Mrs. Staci Moore, just like you welcomed me, and I’m sure she will be an incredible addition to our school.
I have absolutely loved my time here, and I love all of you. Thank you for the kindness, learning, understanding, magic and HEART that you have brought to my life, and to the lives of all those around you. How lucky we are to have shared such an adventure together. 
Keep being your best selves!
Love,
Ms. Checketts
Dear 1st Grade Parents & Guardians,
The first day of 1st grade is August 20th. In the past, 1st graders would meet their teachers in a one-on-one or small group appointment on the first day of school. Since individual beginning of the year testing is no longer required, 1st graders will begin school the same day as 2nd-6th grade.
In order to help our 1st graders better transition back to school without a one-on-one meeting, we have a helpful video that explains what your child can expect on their first day of school. This video can be accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TgjkMCC8-E&t=151s.
Please take the time to watch this video from beginning to end with your child before the first day of school.
We would also like to invite you to bring your 1st grader to Back to School Night to meet their teacher and visit their classroom. Our Back to School Night will be held on Monday, August 19th. Our school business meeting will be held at 4:00in the gym followed by an open house from 4:30-6:00.
We hope to see you there!
-BCE Administration
Hello, Butterfield Canyon Elementary Parents and Students!
It is with pleasure that I introduce myself as your new assistant principal. I am looking forward to an incredible 2019-2020 school year at Butterfield Canyon Elementary! One of my greatest loves is to inspire and encourage students to be the best they can be in and out of the classroom!
Let me tell you a little about myself. I began working for Jordan School District in 2003, following eight years of teaching first grade in Murray School District. I taught third grade at both Majestic Elementary and Daybreak Elementary for the past 16 years. I absolutely loved my time in the classroom, supporting my students and building trusting relationships that fostered learning. Educational leadership is one area that I am passionate about, and I am looking forward to working with all of the amazing student leaders here at Butterfield Canyon.
I graduated from Park City High School and completed my undergraduate degree in elementary education at Utah State University. Go Aggies! After spending many years in the classroom, I made the decision to continue my education, receiving my master’s degree in ESL from SUU and completing my certificate in educational administration and leadership through the University of Phoenix.
During my time away from school, I enjoy reading books that allow me to relax and let my mind wander. I also enjoy shopping, playing games, and spending time with my family.
I view a collaborative school environment as the key to creating successful teachers and students. I believe that partnerships with parents and the community are essential to enriching the experience at Butterfield Canyon Elementary. I am eager to get to know each of you and to work to help build strong, capable learners!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Staci Moore
Fall 2019
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
WEDNESDAY, November 6th
AND
THURSDAY, November 7th**
**THIS IS AN EARLY OUT DAY SCHOOL IS OUT AT 1:55PM**
THERE IS NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, November 8TH.
PARENT ACCESS TO
SCHEDULE CONFERENCE TIMES
October 29TH THROUGH November 4th
PARENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Go to: http://skystu.jordan.k12.ut.us or butterfieldcanyonelementary.org
This takes you to the login for Skyward Family Access*
*You must know your login and password for Skyward Family Access*
Once you have logged in you can click on the student or students you need to schedule.
This can be found at the top of the screen: Family Access/All students
Click on ALL CONFERENCES (middle of screen)
Click on Select a Time
Click on Select by the desired appointment time
Click on SAVE
Need help? Please contact the school: 254-0737
Book Fair
Dear Parents and Families,
Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Here's what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading:
Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It's a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child's reading habits.
Book Fair dates: November 6-7, 2019
Shopping Hours: 4pm-8pm (November 6th) 2pm-6pm (November 7th)
If you are not able to attend the Fair, try our new online shopping. We've partnered with the Scholastic Store to offer over 6,000 products that ship direct to home (with free shipping on book-only orders of $25 or more)! Visit our homepage to get started:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/butterfieldcanyonelemschool
We hope to see you and your family at our Book Fair!! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.
Sincerely,
PTA Book Fair Committee
