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This summer, we are excited to partner with many of our favorite local retailers who are excited to reward our Butler Bear Readers! Read below for a full description of the program as well as a list of participating retailers!

We hope you and your child(ren) enjoy exploring many wonderful books this summer! Please see school email for a copy of the summer reading log. The timing of our Summer Reading Reward Program begins June 23 and runs through August 30 (with the final redemption date of August 30th)! Happy Reading!

With summer approaching, the reading team wanted to share a wonderful podcast that helps parents encourage reading with their children over the summer:

If you are looking for information on how to encourage your child to read this summer and beyond, click on the link below from Timothy Shanahan, a leader in reading instruction. It shares how families can encourage reading over the summer and beyond.

Please click here to review blog.

The following plan will be implemented for our Technology Return at Butler

Grades 3&6 ONLY: Butler collected student devices This included district-issued device and any device accessories: i.e. Charging cables/bricks, laptop pens

If missing items, make a payment in MyPayments Plus under the category of “CB Technology” or write a check made out to Central Bucks School District for any of the below missing items. MyPayments Plus proof of payments and checks can be sent in to school. Parent Portal access may be disabled until payment is received.

• Lost Laptop ($170)

• Laptop Charger ($35)

• Laptop Pen ($35)

Grade K-2 - iPads remain at school; Grades 4&5 will keep laptops over summer. Please store in district provided laptop cases/bags in a safe space until next school year.

*Grade 4 or Grade 5 - If you are moving out of district, please turn into your classroom teacher.

Central Bucks School District invites families looking for fun and engaging summer activities for their kids to check out the various camp options available in the district. Hosted on CBSD campuses, the camps offer opportunities in areas such as sports, music, drawing, chess, science, and more. All sports and music camps are also fundraisers for the program hosting the camp, with funds going toward instruments, equipment, and trips.

Every camp provides a great way for students to stay active, explore new passions, and continue learning throughout the summer months. View all camps (PDF).

Registration is available through My Payments Plus. Any questions, please contact Anu Raman, CSBD community school coordinator, at araman@cbsd.org or 267-893-5707.

Recent additions to the district's e-Flyer Folder include flyers about a PA Rush summer soccer camp and a CB East girls basketball camp. Check it out now!

Have a Student Who Will be New to CBSD in 2025-26? Register Now!

Welcome to CBSD! Please register ASAP! Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open for families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD and students in all grades who will be new to CBSD next school year. Learn more about registration here and start a new registration application here.

Butler Summer Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

*Please call to make an appointment

Closed July 4th

Summer Calendar:

June 23 - Butler's Summer Reading initiative Begins

Aug. 4 - Class Placements Go LIVE (Parent Portal Backpack)

Aug. 28 - New Families Tours of Butler (Timing TBD - AM)

Aug. 28 - Kindergarten & Transportation Orientation (Timing TBD - PM)

Aug. 30 - Butler's Summer Reading Initiative Ends - Last Day to Redeem Rewards

Sept. 2 - First Day of School Kindergarten through Grade 6

The Central Bucks South Mock Trial Team is excited will be hosting their annual Mock Trial Camp for CB students from June 30th thru July 3rd this summer. Our Mock Trial camp welcomes all students (rising 7th graders - rising 12th graders) who are interested in law, debate, public speaking, or improv. Campers will have the opportunity to experience a PA State Trial, learn from experienced alumni, and build confidence through their roles as lawyers or witnesses. See flyer below.

Check out the schedule for opportunities with upcoming summer music camps in CB!

Please see below for details on registering for CB South Hockey next season.

Our 6th Grade students have spent much of their lives as Butler Bears - wearing green and white - with pride and honor. On Tuesday, June 10th, our culminating celebration of these students took place at the 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony! Students from each classroom were honored - highlighting their academics, class citizenship, friendship, and how they embraced our pledge of Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness. So many proud families were in attendance to take part in the celebration. Congratulations to the 6th Grade on their promotion! Best wishes in Middle School!

Our Butler Music Department is an amazing showcase for the talent of our students. The 5th & 6th Grades were performed with the Strings, Band, and Chorus - Thursday, June 5th. he numbers of students who chose to play an instrument this year at the elementary level was monumental - and a foundation for the next levels of opportunity with the performing arts at Unami, CB South, and beyond! Congratulations to our students who impressed and amazed their families on Thursday! Thanks to Mrs. LaRose (Strings, Mr. Robinson (Band), and Ms. Griffin (Chorus) for your leadership and love for music! Butler absolutely shined!

There is nothing more exciting than seeing how our Butler Bears grow and the accomplishments they have made! The CB South Senior Walk is an incredible district-wide tradition where graduating seniors visit their elementary school to walk the halls one last time before graduation. On Monday, June 9th, CB South students came to Butler and received a Clap-Out celebration as they were led by Mr. Funseth through the halls. It was so nice to see everyone return to the "roots!" Best wishes, CB South graduates!

Move Up Day at Butler Elementary is an exciting day! During the morning of June 6, Butler teaching staff rotated through classrooms to introduce themselves to next year's grade level teams! We also welcomed many new students - especially rising 1st and graders - who will become Butler Bears for the very first time! We look forward to an amazing opening for the 2025-2026 school year!

Congratulations to the following Butler Bears for their entries in the CBSD Art Show at CB South!

Second: Victoria J., Amina M., Fiona W., Georgia W.

Third: Jacqueline G., Breklyn S., Elijah S., Liliana T., Ethan W.

Fourth: Ariana C., Kiera K., Akshara K., Lindsey M., Ben Pa., Ben Pe., Dinara S., Regan T., Jackson Y.

Fifth: Kira G., Sophie L., Marissa Mc., Mikhail S.

Sixth: Cora D., Elijah H., Madison F., Isabelle K-O., Aanya O., Mabel R.

On Move-Up Day, our AM/PM Kindergarten students joined together for an exciting Move Up Day and Special Kindergarten Lunch! The children ate together for the very first time - enjoying the opportunity to taste what the Butler cafeteria has to offer! Thank you to the kitchen staff for a delicious lunch!

Butler values the effort of our Parent Volunteers! On June 3, the annual Volunteer Tea was hosted for all who have helped Butler throughout the year. Parents have donated their time and energy to support our staff and students, and it was a pleasure to be able to honor them with a special breakfast. With appreciate for everything they have done for us this school year, our staff provided delicious options for everyone to taste. It is a tremendous help to teachers when parents are involved in special events throughout the year. We hope those in attendance felt our gratitude and were able to enjoy some time together.

On June 3rd, all of the South Cluster's 3rd grade classrooms from Barclay, Butler, Jamison, Mill Creek, and Titus traveled to CB South to experience several music groups featuring secondary students! The music program in the South cluster is strong and the talent on display was incredible. Many of these students started at the elementary level, building a foundation for performance and musicality. With an option to begin a musical instrument next year (as 4th graders), it was an amazing "commercial" for things to come in our music programs!

5th grade PEN students have been learning about our government and legal system. For months, they have been preparing for their Mock Trial and were even required to pass our PEN law school bar exam. Students worked together to create opening statements, direct and cross-examination questions, and closing statements. They studied witness statements to be informed and objections to ensure the rules of evidence were followed. They were so impressive! Congratulations to the lawyers, key witnesses, and our judge on a successful trial!

Butler's Kids Celebrating Kids & Spirit Assembly can be considered, "... a year in the making!" 6th Graders are celebrated by the entire student body with their accomplishments, citizenship, and pledge as Butler Bears. Leadership and participation is recognized during this time - with a show of appreciation from the other grade levels. A Spirit Assembly soon followed in celebratiuon of the last Trimester of the school year. As part of a school-wide reward in April, all classrooms accomplished the goal of 100 Power Paws earned - and volunteer teachers were "pied" as a result! It was a wonderful year of growth, learning, and friendship! Thank you 6th Graders and staff!

Butler 3rd Grades released their Butterflies the week of May 26! Throughout the month, students have studied and cared for their larva - which soon morphed from within the chrysalis. What emerged were beautiful butterflies - which are so important for a healthy environment as pollinators! It was an exciting unit to study!

Butler always enjoys our celebratory Spirit Days! On the last day of school, staff and students showed how to get ready for vacation at the beach! Have a great summer Butler Bears!

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 "Breakfast with the Principals".

6/6 Winners: Arthur M. (Kdg.), Keira S. (1st), Sammy D. (Gr.2), Peyton P. (Gr.3), Ben Pa. (Gr.4), Charlie M. (Gr.5), Grant Y. (Gr.6), Staff Winner: Mrs. Crompton

Individual student winners choose a special activity from the "Choice Board" - where they identify a special event in which they will participate.

"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 newsletter.

Superintendent: Steven Yanni, 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/
Twitter: @CBSDSchools

Principal: Karl Funseth

Principal's Secretary: Peggy Bernabei

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Snyder

Assistant Principal's Secretary: Michele Droxler

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