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May 2, 2025Dear Families,Thank you for the gift cards, flowers, tumblers, chocolate, and kind notes that were sent in for my birthday! It helped make my day extra special.Today was our last day to check out library books. Please be sure to return your book by next Friday, May 9th.Thursday, May 8th, will be our Kindergarten Program and Open House. Our program will start around 8AM and last approximately 30 minutes. BRE Open House will be from 5-6:30PM - I hope to see everyone there!Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Also, please remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. WhiteP.S. As we anticipate the year ahead, we ask that you help BRE by filling out this form, if you have not done so already, indicating your intent to return regarding your child’s enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year to Butterfield Ranch Elementary.April 25, 2025Dear Families,Thursday, May 8th, will be our Kindergarten Program and Open House. Our program will start around 8AM and last approximately 30 minutes. BRE Open House will be from 5-6:30PM - I hope to see everyone there!Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Also, please remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a great weekend,Mrs. WhiteP.S. As we anticipate the year ahead, we ask that you help BRE by filling out this form, if you have not done so already, indicating your intent to return regarding your child’s enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year to Butterfield Ranch Elementary.April 17, 2025Dear Families,There will be no school tomorrow, April 18th, in honor of Good Friday.Our April attendance competition is in full swing! The grade level with the highest attendance each week will be entered in a raffle to win a prize at the end of the month. Help our class by being at school, on time, every day.Save the date: Thursday, May 8th, will be our Kindergarten Program and Open House. Our program will start around 8AM and last approximately 30 minutes. BRE Open House will be in the evening - please look for more information in future emails.Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Also, please remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. WhiteP.S. As we anticipate the year ahead, we ask that you help BRE by filling out this form, if you have not done so already, indicating your intent to return regarding your child’s enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year to Butterfield Ranch Elementary.April 10, 2025Dear Families,Save the date: Thursday, May 8th, will be our Kindergarten Program and Open House. Our program will start around 8AM and last approximately 30 minutes. BRE Open House will be in the evening - look for more information in future emails.There will be no school next Friday, April 18th, in honor of Good Friday.We are in the middle of our April attendance competition! The grade level with the highest attendance each week will be entered in a raffle to win a prize at the end of the month. Help our class by being at school, on time, every day.Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on THURSDAY. Also, please remember to turn in your homework packet by THURSDAY. We will not be going to the library due to the holiday, so you can keep your book for an extra week.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. WhiteApril 4, 2025Dear Families,I hope you had a fun and relaxing spring break.The April attendance competition has begun! The grade level with the highest attendance each week will be entered in a raffle to win a prize at the end of the month. Help our class by being at school, on time, every day.Please remember that every Friday is "spirit day" - wear your BRE shirt and/or our school colors, orange and blue.Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Also, please remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a great weekend,Mrs. WhiteMarch 21, 2025Dear Families,Our spring break will be Monday, March 24th through Friday, March 28th. The homework packet that went home today is not due back until Friday, April 4th.Wednesday, April 2nd, will be BRE Spirit Day - wear blue to honor "Autism Awareness Day".Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday, April 4th. Also, please remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic spring break!Mrs. White
March 14, 2025Dear Families,BRE is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with our monthly spirit day on Monday, March 17th - please wear green.Friday, March 21st, will be a minimum day. Our spring break will be Monday, March 24th through Friday, March 28th.Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Also, please remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. White
March 7, 2025Dear Families,Our class will visit the BRE Book Fair on Wednesday, March 12th, from 8-8:30. Please see below for information on how to set up an eWallet for your child to buy books. If you are able to help our class, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0948AEAB22A5FD0-55332231-bookDon't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Also, please remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a great weekend,Mrs. WhiteKindergarten/First Grade TeacherButterfield Ranch ElementaryDon't forget to set up your student's e-Wallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: #ScholasticBookFairs
Visit our school's homepage to get the latest Book Fair news, shop our Online Fair, and more!February 28, 2025Dear Families,Second trimester report cards went home on Wednesday. Please sign and return the report card envelope if you haven't already done so.Spring picture day will be Wednesday, March 5th.BRE will be celebrating "Read Across America" next week. Please see flyer below for more information.Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Also, please remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. WhiteKindergarten/First Grade TeacherButterfield Ranch Elementary
February 21, 2025Dear Families,Report cards will go home on Wednesday, February 26th. Please sign and return the report card envelope.BRE will be celebrating "Read Across America" from Monday, March 3rd through Friday, March 7th. Please see flyer below for more information.Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Also, please remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. White
February 14, 2025We had a great time at our party today! A special thanks to our parent helpers and room mom, Ms. Elisa, for the food, games, and fun.There will be no school on Monday, February 17th, in honor of President George Washington's birthday.Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Also, please remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.Happy Valentine's Day,Mrs. White
February 7, 2025There will be no school on Monday, February 10th, in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday.Friday, February 14thwill be our BRE monthly spirit day: wear red and/or pink. Our Valentine party and Valentine exchange will also be on February 14th. If your child would like to participate, please purchase or make enough valentines for 22 students. Do not write who the valentine is to - but have your child sign each one (this will make passing them out much easier). If you are sending in candy - please NO peanuts/nuts.Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Every Friday is also spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. White
January 31, 2025Our Valentine party and Valentine exchange will be on Friday, February 14th. If your child would like to participate, please purchase or make enough valentines for 22 students. Do not write who the valentine is to - but have your child sign each one (this will make passing them out much easier). If you are sending in candy - please NO peanuts/nuts.Don't forget to practice your spelling words for our test on Friday. Every Friday is also spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework packet by Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. WhiteJanuary 24, 2025BRE is hosting a "MOVIE NIGHT" tonight! Please see flyer below for more information.A reminder that BRE will have a PTA meeting on Monday, January 27th. Also, we are still in an "Attendance Competition" through Friday, January 31st (see flyers below).Kindergarten and First Grade students will have a spelling test every Friday. All students have spelling words to practice and spelling homework that will be sent home every Friday. Please see the homework packet for words and directions.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. WhiteKindergarten/First Grade TeacherButterfield Ranch Elementary
January 17, 2025We had fun celebrating our 100th day of school today! Our students made necklaces with 100 beads, filled in a 100 chart, drew themselves as 100 years old, wrote about 100 things they would want, and 100 things they wouldn't want.There will be no school on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a great 3-day weekend,Mrs. WhiteJanuary 10, 2025Dear Families,We are off to a great start in the new year!
Next Friday, January 17th, will be our 100th day of school! It will also be our monthly spirit day "dress like you're 100 years old". For a fun (and optional) home activity, your child can make a "100 collection". Please count out 100 items of your choice (coins, toothpicks, cotton balls, etc.) to bring in and share with our class on our 100th day.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. WhiteDecember 18, 2024Dear Families,We had so much fun at our party today! A big thanks to our parent volunteers and room mom, Ms. Elisa, for helping to make our day so special. Also, thank you so much for the thoughtful Christmas presents!There will be no school tomorrow, December 19th through Friday, January 3rd.Students will not be assigned homework during our break. However, some optional homework ideas: read books and practice reading and writing sight words.I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Mrs. WhiteDecember 13, 2024Dear Families,BRE monthly spirit day "Pajama Day" will be next Wednesday, December 18h. We will also be having our party that day: K 9:45-11; 1st 12-1:15. Thanks to all the families who already sent in donations.Our class did not bring home homework today and will not get new homework until January 6, 2025! Also, we turned in our library books today, but we will not check out new books until January.There will be no school next Thursday, December 19th through Friday, January 3rd to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. WhiteDecember 6, 2024
Dear Families,
BRE will be having a holiday toy drive next week, December 11th-13th. Also, we are going to have a Fundraiser at Panera on Friday, December 13th. Please see the flyers below.Our class will be taking special pictures on Wednesday, December 11th (which will be part of an ornament we are making at our Christmas party). If you would like, please have your child dress up "holiday festive" for their picture on Wednesday.Our Christmas party will be on Wednesday, December 18th: 9:45-11:10 for kindergarten; 12-1:15 for 1st grade. Party flyers will be sent home next week.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. WhiteKindergarten/First Grade TeacherButterfield Ranch Elementary
November 22, 2024Dear Families,Our module #1 science workbooks went home yesterday for you to keep. Homework went home today, but it is not due back until Friday, December 6th.There will be no school from Monday, November 25th through Friday, November 29th to celebrate Thanksgiving.We will be doing a special project when we return from Thanksgiving break. Please bring in an empty 4oz. glass baby food jar with label removed by Tuesday, December 3rd (see picture below).I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving!Mrs. White
November 15, 2024
Dear Families,
BRE will be having a food drive next week, November 19th - 21st. Please see the flyer below.Our school will be on a minimum day schedule both Thursday and Friday next week.Thanksgiving break will be Monday, November 25th through Friday, November 29th.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. Students should practice their flashcards/sight words as part of homework time. For kindergarten only: once your child has read the blue sight words, you can create your own ten words to share. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. WhiteNovember 8, 2024
Dear Families,
Report cards went home on Wednesday. Thanks to everyone who turned in their report card envelopes. If you haven't yet, please sign and return the envelope next week.
There will be no school on Monday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day.BRE will be having a food drive November 19th - 21st.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. Students should also practice their flashcards/sight words as part of homework time. For kindergarten only: once your child has read the blue sight words, you can make up your own ten words to share. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. WhiteOctober 31, 2024Dear Families,
We had a blast at our first party today! A special thanks to our parent volunteers and room mom, Ms. Elisa, for the food, crafts, games, and fun!New homework went home today. If your child did not turn in their homework today, please bring it on Monday.A reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, November 1st.First trimester report cards will go home on Wednesday, November 6th. Please be sure to sign and return the report card envelope.We will have our BRE monthly spirit day on Thursday, November 7th - please wear patriot/military shirts, and/or red, white and blue. There will be no school on Monday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. Students should also practice their flashcards/sight words as part of homework time. For kindergarten only: once your child has read the blue sight words, you can make up your own ten words to share. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have an awesome weekend,Mrs. WhiteDear Families,"Red Ribbon Week" will be October 28th - 31st (see flyer below for details).Our first party will be on Thursday, October 31st. Thanks to all families who sent in donations.There will be no school on Friday, November 1st.BRE will be having a Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, November 7th @ 8:00 a.m. to honor our Veterans. We would love for Veterans to attend the ceremony! Please complete this survey by Friday, November 1st - https://forms.gle/P4WrRCwAsbtnyqrG8 Contact Diana Ballard at diana_ballard@chino.k12.ca.us or call the BRE office if you have any questions.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. Students should also practice their flashcards/sight words as part of homework time. For kindergarten only: once your child has read the blue sight words, you can make up your own ten words to share. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. WhiteKindergarten/First Grade TeacherButterfield Ranch ElementaryOctober 18, 2024
Dear Families,Our class went to the BRE Book Fair today to look at the books and we will be going back to purchase books on Wednesday, October 23rd. Here is a link to our book fair's homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brechinohills (parents can click on this link to set up your child's e-wallet). Please see below for more information."Red Ribbon Week" will be October 28th - 31st: Monday 10/28 wear red; Tuesday 10/29 Pajama Day; Wednesday 10/30 Hawaiian attire; and Thursday 10/31 dress like your favorite story/comic book character.Our first party will be on Thursday, October 31st! The flyers will go home on Monday.BRE will be having a Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, November 7th @ 8:00 a.m. to honor our Veterans. We would love for Veterans to attend the ceremony! Please complete this survey by Friday, November 1st - https://forms.gle/P4WrRCwAsbtnyqrG8 Contact Diana Ballard at diana_ballard@chino.k12.ca.us or call the BRE office if you have any questions.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. Students should also practice their flashcards/sight words as part of homework time. For kindergarten only: once your child has read the blue sight words, you can make up your own ten words to share. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. White
October 11, 2024Dear Families,Important upcoming events and dates:
Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. Students should also practice their flashcards/sight words as part of homework time. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. WhiteOctober 4, 2024Dear Families,Our class did an awesome job at today's "Fun Run"! A BIG thanks to all our families that participated and helped support BRE.We were not able to go to the library today due to the Fun Run. Your child can keep the book they checked out last Friday for an extra week.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. Students should also practice their flashcards/sight words as part of homework time. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a great weekend,Mrs. WhiteP.S.This year, our class is reading with Scholastic Book Clubs! You'll have access to expertly curated, affordable books that help boost your child's reading skills, build your home library, and create moments of quality time you can share reading together. Plus, place an order of $25 or more and you can pick a FREE $5 book (use code READS at checkout).
Shop Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/HMDJFIf you choose to participate, you can order anytime throughout the year with the above link (available books change monthly). Thanks so much for your support!September 27, 2024Dear Families,We attended our first assembly on Monday to get us excited for the BRE "Fun Run"! Your child took home a lanyard with an access code and fundraiser information. Pledges must be entered online for your child to receive prizes. Please log in and fill out the t-shirt size so that your child can receive a free shirt. We will wear our shirts on the day of our Fun Run - Friday, October 4th.Picture day is Monday, September 30th. You can view and purchase pictures online (please see flyer that was sent home).Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. Students should also practice their flashcards/sight words as part of homework time. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. White
September 20, 2024Dear Families,It was great to see everyone at our parent conference. Please practice the flashcards that were given to you as part of homework time. All first graders and kindergarten students are working on sight words. When your child can read the sight words, please send them back to school so they can earn a sticker, a star on our chart, and get their new set of sight words.Friday, September 27th will be "APPLE DAY" in room #1. Please bring an apple to school on that day so that we can count, graph and taste the different types of apples.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you are able to attend "Wild West Night" tonight!Mrs. White
September 13, 2024
Dear Families,
Parent conferences are next week, September 16th through September 20th. Please note that BRE will be on a minimum day schedule all week. Our conference is scheduled for the time you signed up for at "Back-to-School-Night". Please let me know ASAP if this time does not work for you and we will reschedule.Don't forget that every Friday is BRE spirit day - wear your BRE shirt, orange and/or blue. Also, remember to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. For extra homework, log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. White
September 6, 2024
Dear Families,
Our monthly spirit day "Patriot Day" will be on Wednesday, September 11th - please wear red, white and blue.Parent conference week will be September 16th through September 20th. Our conference is scheduled for the time you signed up for at "Back-to-School Night". Please let me know ASAP if this time does not work for you and we will reschedule.Please don't forget to turn in your library book and homework every Friday. For extra homework log in to ClassLink/Savvas/McGraw-Hill to explore your educational apps.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. WhiteAugust 30.2024
Dear Families,Today was our first day to check out books at the BRE library. Please be sure to return library books by Friday each week so that your child can check out a new book.There will be no school on Monday, September 2nd in honor of Labor day.Our next monthly spirit day will be "Patriot Day" on Wednesday, September 11th - please wear red, white and blue.Please don't forget to turn in your homework every Friday.I hope you have a fantastic 3-day weekend,Mrs. WhiteAugust 23, 2024
Dear Families,
It was great to see everyone at our "Back to School Night". I know I covered a lot of information, so please email me if you have any questions.We had 100% participation in "Spirit Day" today! Please keep wearing a BRE shirt and/or our school colors orange and blue every Friday.Also, a reminder that homework will go home on Fridays and needs to be completed and returned by the following Friday.
I hope you have an awesome weekend,August 16, 2024Dear Families,I am so proud of how well our kindergarten and first grade students are doing following school rules and learning our new routines.Please have your child practice the ClassLink login I emailed you as part of homework time - they will use the same login with their Chromebook at school. If you haven't already done so, please send in a headset for your child to use with their Chromebook."Back to School Night" is Thursday, August 22nd. Please see details below (no children please).Homework will go home every Friday - please return by the following Friday.I hope you have a fantastic weekend,Mrs. White
August 9, 2024Dear Families,Our class is doing an amazing job, and I am so proud of how much we have accomplished so far. As you might know by now, my class will be a K/1 starting on Monday, August 12th. Dr. Acuna made calls to the families that will be changing classrooms, and a letter was sent home for the students who are staying in my class. I will miss the students who are moving to another kindergarten class and I am excited to meet my new first graders.Our first homework paper, name writing practice, went home today - please return by next Friday. Online homework will start the week of August 26th (I will explain online homework at Back-to-School night).Please check for an email next week that includes your child's ClassLink password. Once you receive your login information, please practice learning your password as part of homework time.Save the date - "Back to School Night" is Thursday, August 22nd . One adult should attend in Rm#1 (no children please).If you haven't yet, please send in a headset (in a baggy labeled with your child's name) to use with their Chromebook in class.I hope you have a wonderful weekend,Mrs. White
July 29, 2024
Welcome to Butterfield Ranch Elementary!
I am excited to be your child's kindergarten teacher! Our first day of school will be on Monday, August 5th. One parent/guardian will need to attend with your child on the first day. Please check your email for more information soon.
I look forward to meeting you,
Mrs. White
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