Butler Bear News

Butler Elementary School fourth-graders Fisher Crosby, Madelyn Farnham, and Huxton Sullins finished first, second, and third, respectively, in the International Academic Competitions' National Science Bee Regional Finals April 12. Competitors are given a study guide with nearly 40 science facts, then have their general science knowledge tested in a 120-question, four-round competition. Topics included biology and anatomy, astronomy, chemistry, computer science, earth science, math, and physics. All three qualified for the national championships in Orlando in May.

Greetings from the Art Lab!

We have been very busy working in all six of our art studios!!

Please go see some of the students’ hard work at the ARTSQUEST Art Festival this weekend at Grand Boulevard.

It will be open May 3 from 10am-7pm and May 4 from 10am-5pm. Our work will be displayed in the student section!

*If you have a "Good Thing" you would like to share, please email Mrs. Michal and it will be added to our next newsletter.

• Parents, come in on Monday or Friday to join your student(s) for lunch.
• Be advised, we do not allow lunch visitors on days that we are hosting school events, such as House Day, early release, etc.
• Make sure to bring your I.D. to check in at the front office before enjoying lunch with your student(s).

The safety of our students is our top priority. During morning drop off, please make sure to go through the car line if you are not parking to walk your student to the school. The parking lot is not a designated "drop and go" location. Also, please do not leave your student(s) at the door before our staff are scheduled to supervise at 7:05AM. We appreciate your support in assuring our students are safe.

A few key points regarding applications:

• Due Date for all applications is Tentatively due on Monday, May 19th by dismissal. We will not accept late submissions due to high density applications.

• Parents will need to print, review parent contract obligations with their student, and allow the student questions to be answered by the student please.

• If a student is unable to print an application due to accessibility, I will have printed applications for special case needs. Students need to come, ask me for a copy please.

• Teacher Evaluations are MANDATORY for application consideration. ( This is a new addition to application process) This can be any teacher from their past experiences or current teacher(s).

• Team applicants will be notified by Wednesday night (May 21st) via email, so for parents an accurate email is important!

• There will be summer practice dates to be shared with new team members . We are in the process of finalizing dates and times for League practices for each team during summer that will be separate from Summer Bridge dates, times and Transportation methods. These meeting will not be mandatory but will offer pivotal practice time outside of the Mandatory meetings during school year to provide essential basic coding lessons.

It is never too early to begin thinking about the step your student takes after graduation. Florida Prepaid has plans that begin at just $29/Month.

Focused on encouraging families to save as early and affordably as possible, our partner Florida Prepaid College College Savings Plans has reduced Prepaid Plan monthly prices for newborns and infants to the lowest in more than a decade.

Prepaid Plans allow families to lock in the cost of college with fixed monthly payments. A risk-free 1-Year University Plan now starts at just $29/month for the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period from February 1 - April 30, 2025. The reduced prices result in savings of up to $850 per plan for a 1-Year University Plan – up to $3,400 in savings for four years.\

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Check out this cool week long camp opportunity for your student(s)!

Do you have concerns about your child's speech, communications, learning, behavior, vision or hearing? Freeport Learning Center provides FREE screenings year-round.

Need to schedule an appointment? Check out the PDF below to see the next steps.

Club meeting days/times are subject to change. Make sure you're communicating with your club leader for real time information.

If your student(s) is/are participating in any after school clubs, please be sure to update PikMyKid to reflect the club they will be attending. If you do not see the club option, please call the school to assist you.

Please remember that we do not provide child supervision until 7:05 a.m. We ask that you keep your student(s) in your car until that time. We will then open the doors for students to get breakfast or go to class at 7:05 a.m. If you are dropping your student(s) off in the mornings, keep in mind that the drop off time is fastest between 7:05 and 7:20.

We want to make sure all of our students stay safe while on campus.

The Ron Clark Academy House System is a dynamic, exciting, and proven way to create a positive climate and culture for students and staff. Students are celebrated for their efforts through a process that builds character, empowers academic excellence, fosters school spirit, enhances relationships, and promotes a culture of belonging for all.

Click on the Houses below to learn more.

"If you have a child's heart ... you have a child's mind" - Flip Flippen / Founder & Chairman

We are proud to be a National Showcase School for CKH!

Check out the links below to see what is happening for the month of November.

Parents residing South of Hwy 98 and West of Co Hwy 393 to 30-a have the option to walk with their child to and from school each day. A walker pass MUST be obtained in the office. Please provide a proof of residency when applying for the pass. Walker passes are not available for parents who wish to park in the parking lot and walk up to retrieve their child. Parents who wish to have their child walk or bike to school unaccompanied must get administrative approval and have a written note on file at school.

The Butler Parent Teacher Organization is a volunteer group that strives to enhance academic technology, and school spirit experiences for students and staff at Butler through various fundraisers and events all year.

Scan the QR code to join one of the many sub-committees

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.