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Central Bucks School District welcomed Dr. Joanna Wexler for a public forum at CB West on April 8, where the superintendent finalist was introduced to the community and responded to pre-submitted questions from a range of stakeholders. Watch recording and read more. Dr. Wexler's appointment was then approved by the school board at an April 14 special meeting. Read more

Planning is underway for class placement for next year. It is a long and complex process that can be reviewed within the email previously shared by Mr. Funseth and Mrs. Brevic, Principals. If interested in sharing input for your child - forms are due no later than April 30th. Click here to download the form.

An overview of our process: Classroom Placement Planning and Procedure Letter - Click Here

When in school, personal student cell phone/SMART Watch/device usage are to be silenced and remain in backpacks during the school day. In some instances, students need their device to monitor health status through each day, and this will remain in place. However, should there be a need for any student/home communication, it will take place with the support of the teacher/school office during the school day. These district expectations have been shared with students, and we appreciate your support with your children as we navigate each school day.

We invite you to watch a short video as a reminder about the guidelines for student use of cell phones and personal electronic devices, including smartwatches, in our schools.

Visit the CBSD Technology and Innovation website to troubleshoot issues with any district-provided device. Place a Help Desk Ticket through the website if the tips listed on the website do not resolve the issue.

Online registration for the 2026-27 school year opened Jan. 26 for families of ALL students who will be new to the district next school year, including kindergartners. Learn more about registration and how to start a new registration application.

Congrats to Addison Carr, a senior at CB West, for winning the April round of CBSD's "See the Good, Be the Good" lock screen contest and earning a gift card to her restaurant of choice! April's theme was "See the Good, Be the Good in Creativity" and Addison's original artwork will be featured on district devices throughout the month. Students can try their hand in the last round of the contest of the school year, "See the Good, Be the Good Through Action." Submissions are due April 30. More details

CBSD high schools are actively seeking local businesses interested in participating in the Community Internship Program. Companies looking to mentor and support students in their professional growth can contact Will Melvin, Internship Program Director, at wmelvin@cbsd.org for more information as well as attend an informational event on the Community Internship Program on Friday, May 1 from 12:30-2 p.m. at CB South (1100 Folly Rd., Warrington). RSVP is requested by April 24. See flyer to learn more about this event.

If you use the official CBSD app on your iPhone or Android device, please visit the App Store or Google Play and search for "Central Bucks" to locate the app and update it to the most current version. The most current version of the app lists the most accurate and up-to-date information from the district, including calendar details.

Did you know that Central Bucks residents and local citizens without students attending a CBSD school can sign up to receive community-wide email and text messages and alerts from the district? The district welcomes community members who are interested in receiving updates about school board action, alerts about school schedule changes, and other communications intended for the public. Sign up now to stay connected to CB!

The CBSD "e-flyer folder" webpage lists various community events and activities happening outside our schools and around Central Bucks. Recently added is information on a CB East flag football clinic, Gather for Good community event, Titan Thespian character event, CB South Volleyball camp and PA Rush soccer tryouts! Visit the webpage

Get ready for a summer filled with music, creativity, enrichment, athletics, and new friendships.

Central Bucks School District Community School is proud to offer an exciting lineup of 2026 summer camps designed to help students explore their interests, build skills, and have fun along the way. From band, strings, and singing to French culture, mock trial, and chess to sports camps and hands-on enrichment, there’s something for every learner and every passion.

View the camps and register now!

Please refer to the schedule below for planning purposes. All assessments will be digital this spring. More information to come about planning and preparation.

PSSA Schedule:

English Language Assessment - 3-Sections - 4/21-4/23 (Grade 3-6)

Math - 2-Sections - 4/28 & 4/29 (Grade 3-6)

Science - 1-Section - 4/30 (Grade 5)

Make-Up Testing - 5/1-5/8

Important information is shared in advance of the implementation of the PSSA. This includes General Information, English Language Assessment (Gr. 3-6), Math Assessment (Gr. 3-6), and Science (Gr. 5). Please Click Here to review the information for parents and guardians.

As a district, all personal SMART devices are not allowed during the school day at the elementary level - including (but not limited to) cell phones, smart phones, smart watches, etc. During the administration of the PSSA, the PA Department of Education requires schools to set rules and take steps to protect all test materials from being photographed or duplicated. Therefore, no personal device will be allowed during assessments unless it is for monitoring health conditions. Please Click Here to read more.

Where the calculator is permitted, students must adhere to specified guidelines. All policies will be implemented including using only school-approved calculators. Included in the link are those calculators not approved for use during testing. Please Click Here to review the calculator policy.

This month of April, Butler student art projects were featured at our State Representative's Local Office. There is still time to visit through April 30th - Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Congratulations to the following students for having their artwork on display: Luci T., Samantha D., Fiona O., Lux D., Sarah U., Emma S., Noah W., Sawyer W., Julianna B., Evelyn D., Emma D., Dinara S., Tamara M., Yeji P., Amelie B., Alice L., Alina Y., Emilia J., Margo M., Julie H., Anisa M., Brayden J., Charlee M., Leah M., Saara S., Amina M., Ruhi A.

Our English Language Development (ELD) kindergarten has been hard at work learning important spring vocabulary words and practicing our newly acquired reading skills. This month, we looked at where wool comes from, how yarn is made, and what we do with it. We also practiced finding words we can read in big books and marked them with sticky notes so we could show everyone what we know. But our favorite part of the week was getting back out on the playground to enjoy the beautiful weather. It’s been a great week in ELD K!

In library class, first graders are engaging in the research process. Using our PebbleGo database, young researchers are locating and gathering facts about cardinals. They are practicing note-taking by identifying the most important details to include in their notes. Students are also learning to use information responsibly by giving credit to the source of their notes.

The music room is busy acting and singing in preparation for our upcoming Spring Concerts:

1st Grade "Creepy Creatures" will feature silly songs about "creepy" creatures such as skunks, alligators, mice, spiders and snakes. Students are invited to dress like their favorite creature or wear a shirt with a picture of a creepy creature. Face paint is always allowed!

2nd Grade "Hats" will be a story of how to find the perfect hat. Baseball cap, chef's hat, party hat or tiara, students should come to the show wearing their favorite hat.

3rd Grade "Rock N Roll And How It All Began" will teach our audience the roots of rock n roll music in America. Hits include songs by Elvis, The Beach Boys, The Beatles and Little Richard. Students are invited to dress in rock n roll clothes from any decade.

4th Grade "Red Carpet Recorders" will showcase popular tunes from the movies. Students can dress like their favorite movie or TV star. This concert will take place with our wonderful 4th grade orchestra concert.

• Primary Students: Enriching the core curriculum
• 2nd Grade: These Junior Detectives have started solving mysteries! Their first case involves studying and applying handwriting analysis!
• 3rd Grade: Students have recently learned about the luck and skill elements in games. They are about to begin planning and designing their own unique board game!
• 4th Grade: Prototypes have been completed and marketing campaigns are being polished! These inventors are starting to prepare their Invention Convention presentations.
• 5th and 6th Grade: Please see the highlights from our Robotics Olympics!

During March, physical education classes focused on fitness and health concepts, including healthy eating, hygiene, sleep, and the importance of regular exercise. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students explored these topics through activities such as germ tag, yoga, BrainPOP Jr. videos, and hula hoop and scooter games, while 3rd and 4th graders practiced taking their pulse, developed jump rope skills, and played scooter handball. Fifth and sixth grade students also participated in three classroom lessons on human growth and development, learning about the physical, emotional, and social changes they can expect in the coming years.

April Continued:

Apr. 17 - PTO Lip Sync - 5th & 6th Grade Performances (Evening Event)

Apr. 21-23 - PSSA Assessment - English Language (Gr. 3-6)

Apr. 22 - Administrator Professional Day - Thank You, Office Staff!

Apr. 23 - CB School Board Meeting - *CB West Auditorium - 7:30 PM

Apr. 28&29 - PSSA Assessment - Math (Gr. 3-6)

Apr. 30 - PSSA Assessment - Science (Gr. 5 Only)

May:

May 1-8 - PSSA Make Ups

May 5 - Teacher Appreciation Day

May 6 - School Nurse Appreciation Day

May 8 - Spirit Day - Black & White Day

May 11-14 - Butler PTO Book Fair (School Day Only)

May 11 - 1st Grade Concert - 6:30 PM

May 11 - 3rd Grade Concert - 7:30 PM

May 12 - Screenagers Next Chapter - Lenape Middle School - 7:00 PM

May 18 - 2nd Grade Concert - 6:30 PM

May 18 - 4th Grade Concert - 7:30 PM

May 19 - No School - Election Day

May 21 - Field Day - Green Vs. White!

May 22 - Early Dismissal - 12:25 PM; PM Staff Development; AM Kdg. Attends (ONLY)

May 25 - School Holiday - Memorial Day - No School for Students and Staff (Offices Closed)

May 27 - PTO General Meeting in Library - 7:00 PM

The Central Bucks Education Foundation is pleased to present a practical, expert-led session focused on supporting student well-being and reducing barriers to learning. "Supporting the Whole Child: Anxiety & Learning Differences" will take place on Saturday, May 2. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Unami Middle School and features licensed school and clinical psychologists who will share actionable strategies event attendees can use right away. Teachers can earn three Act 48 hours by registering in Frontline. Teachers are FREE and will earn 3 hours of Act 48 credit, registering in the Frontline system, while all other community members are only $25! View the event flyer and register on CBEF's website now!

Central Bucks parents, guardians, and students in sixth grade and above are invited to continue the community conversation about screen time and digital wellness at a showing of "Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age" on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at Lenape Middle School (313 W. State St., Doylestown). No pre-registration is required, and childcare will not be available. The event is free-of-charge. Learn more

Calling all kindergarten to 6th-grade students -- it's almost time lace up your sneakers for the second annual CB Kids Run event on Saturday, May 16 then get ready to TRI something new at the fourth annual CB Kids Triathlon on Sunday, May 17. Registration for both events is now open. Learn more and register!

Please mark your calendars for our Spring Concert Series for chorus/music.

-Ms. Griffin

Bring your interested student to CB West to learn more about music options in Central Bucks - 6:30 - 8:30 PM! Details below for current Grades 2, 3, and 4!

Please see the attached calendar for our Spirit Day Themes!

Please save the dates for our upcoming 5th & 6th Grade Promotions which will be held on two different nights in June - both beginning at 7:00 PM. We have coordinated our night events with those of Unami, CB South, and MBIT in order to avoid any potential conflicts (as best as possible) in order to maximize participation for our students and families!

Details below.

Butler Elementary participates in each Reading Olympics event - this year hosted by Warwick Elementary School! Four Butler Teams showed extremely well each earning either a Blue Ribbon or Red Ribbon! Congratulations to the members of our teams:

• I Survived Reading Olympics
• Butler Book Bandits
• Thirteen Zesty Readers
• The "W" Bears

We hope everyone enjoyed participating! Thanks to our teacher volunteers who coached or facilitated and thank you to Mrs. Hanna who organized our Butler teams.

We couldn’t have asked for better weather during our 5th Grade Spring Ropes Trip to Elbow Lane on April 9th and 10th! Students challenged themselves through a series of low-rope team initiatives and high-rope climbing experiences, all designed to strengthen trust, collaboration, and self-confidence. Throughout the trip, students were encouraged to stretch beyond their comfort zones while supporting one another every step of the way. They practiced giving and receiving thoughtful, specific feedback - learning how to take risks, grow together, and celebrate shared accomplishments. We’re excited to see these skills continue to shine in the classroom and as our students transition to Unami next year. A huge thank you to the Butler PTO for their generous support in funding a portion of this trip.

Our Butler 5th and 6th Graders learned what it means to be a Unami Warrior! On April 8th, our students went to Unami to meet the principals and some staff taking part in a student-led information session and school tour. Students even had a chance to order Unami swag in prep for next year. Thank you to Unami principals for organizing the event and helping the students feel excitement for Middle School!

Welcome to the STORM! DJAY Storm blew into Butler with some weather news and dance grooves! Trained meteorologist, Jayson came to Butler to teach the students about different weather conditions like sleet, hail, wind, and snow. Coupled with music, students and staff danced "the tornado", "the hurricane", and ended with the indoor SNOW MACHINE! Thank you to the PTO for their support.

Vincent D. takes art classes at the Michener Museum. This past weekend, his artwork was on display in the student gallery during the museum’s Art in Bloom student artists celebration! Last year’s teacher, Mrs. Teeple, even got a tour of the exhibit with Vincent. Congratulations to Vincent - we are so happy you love making art!

Simon Butler's students and staff embrace the Butler Pledge, the foundation of our school's positive behavior program. Our Butler Community promises to:

Be Respectful * Be Responsible * Be Kind

This pledge to all Butler Bears upholds our traditional Pillars: B.U.T.L.E.R.

Butler (at its Best!); Understanding; Teamwork; Leadership; Educational Excellence; Respect

Each week, students earn Positive Paw Power Coupons for their good deeds and honorable actions as recognition. Children enter them into our collection bins where names are drawn to earn a special reward from the Choice Board!

4/10 Winners: Ava K. (Kdg.), Jordan M. (Gr.1), Christian N. (Gr.2), Rita F. (Gr.3), (Gr.4), Kaydence C. (Gr.5), Vincent D'A. (Gr.6), Staff Leader - Miss Sellers

4/17 Winners: Evanshi P. (kdg.), Charlie C. (Gr.1), Mironsho A. (Gr.2), Carolina T. (Gr.3), Gracen K. (Gr.4), Gabe C-T (Gr.5), Aiden B. (Gr.6), Staff Leader - Mrs. Firely

Students are celebrated for their positive behaviors

"Welcome Back!" - The Butler PTO Newsletter is an informative publication that provides insight and info for events hosted by the Butler PTO. Please click here to open the PTO newsletter.

The 2025-26 Butler Family Directory is live online here! This is a password protected document. The password was emailed to all parents separately from the school office. Enter the password and then click "Read Only" to download or open the document.

Interim Superintendent: Charles Malone, Ed. D.

Assistant Superintendent-Secondary: Charles Malone, Ed. D.

Assistant Superintendent-Elementary: Helen Sclama-Zaleski, Ed. D.

Website: cbsd.org
Location: 20 Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbschools/

Principal: Karl Funseth

Principal's Secretary: Peggy Bernabei

Assistant Principal: Melissa Brevic

Assistant Principal's Secretary: Michele Droxler

Website: https://www.cbsd.org/butler
Location: 200 Brittany Drive, Chalfont, PA, USA
Phone: 267-894-4250