The Paw Power Press

Event Postponed - NOVA Rescheduling - Details to Come.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Butler and Pine Run Elementary are coordinating a unified Digital Literacy Night for our parent communities - for Wednesday, January 17th in the Butler Cafeteria/Gym. This is a Parent Only event where we will host members from NOVA to share information with you about online safety and security measures parents might take to help their children navigate their online presence. Please see the information below for details and explanations!

Due to today's snow day (1/16), tomorrow will be "Day 4" for our Classroom Specialist Schedules. Please follow your classroom's special "Day-4" - tomorrow, January 17th.

Butler Elementary will always follow safety measures in place as it reflects our ability to hold recess outdoors during the winter months. Our plan will always be to go outside, but in making that determination, we will follow the safety measures of CBSD. This includes taking into account: the temperature, real-time wind speeds, precipitation, and the cold index temperature table. With this in mind, please be sure your child is always prepared to play outdoors so they are warm and comfortable. We do not have a space with additional supervision available in the event your child forgets to bring their coat, hat, gloves, etc. Thank you for reminding your child before they leave for school each day!

Butler has acquired a collection of jackets, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, and water bottles across varied outdoor recesses throughout the start of the school year until now. Lost and Found has located back to the gym atrium. Soon, we will send to donation. If you cannot seem to find your child's warm, outdoor clothing at home, there is a good chance it was left behind at school waiting for your retrieval! Please visit the main office to peruse the racks to find you child's missing item!

In anticipation of the grade level realignment, the district extends an open invitation to parents, guardians, students, and community members to provide their questions and feedback here. We greatly value your input as it plays a vital role in our decision-making process, ensuring that our choices are in the best interest of our entire community. To learn more about this initiative, please visit our website: www.cbsd.org/cbrealign.

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.

This year, Central Bucks is launching into our Portrait of a Graduate initiative through our Comprehensive Plan highlighting seven attributes:

• Balanced Individuals
• Responsible Citizens - October Focus
• Resilient Learners - December Focus
• Critical Thinkers - January Focus
• Effective Communicators - November Focus
• Thoughtful Collaborators
• Adaptable Innovators

To learn more about November's Portrait of a Graduate: Resilient Learners, please click here.

January Continued:

Jan. 16 - *Snow Day*

Jan. 17 - Day 4 of Specials Schedule

Jan. 17 - POSTPONED - Digital Literacy Night - Butler Parent Event (Gymnasium) 6:30 PM (Wednesday)

Jan. 18 - 6th Grade "Bridge Concert" at Unami (School Day Concert for 6th Grade)

Jan. 22-29 - Art Goes to School - Art Appreciation Class Events

Jan. 22 - Butler PTO General Meeting (ZOOM) - 7:00 PM

Jan. 23 - Butler PTO Family Fun at Sky Zone (After School Event for Grades 4-6)

Jan. 24 - Half- Day for Students - 12:25 pm Dismissal

February:

Feb. 8 - Spirit Day - Pink & Red Day "Love Day"

Feb. 12 - CBSD Job Fair - CB South Auditorium Lobby @ 4:00-7:00 PM

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day

Feb. 16 - Professional Development Day - No School for Students

Feb. 19 - Presidents Day - No School/Offices Closed

Feb. 20 - CBSD Wellness Fair - CB South Cafeteria @ 6:00 PM

Feb. 23 - Family Fun and Fitness Night (Evening Event)

Feb. 29 - Leap Day!

CB Kids Triathlon is on May 19th at CB South High School. This is a district-supported event that is only open to Central Bucks K-6 elementary school students. The event registration is open and is limited to 1,000 students, so once the limit is met, no additional students will be able to participate in the event. Register now!

CBSD is holding a job fair to join our staff. Please come to CB South on February 12 - from 4:00-7:00 PM. Bus Drivers / Custodians / Classroom & Office Support / Personal Care Assistants / Full-Time / Part-Time \ Substitute Positions Available

The Central Bucks School District is hosting a comprehensive wellness fair for the community on Tuesday, February 20th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Central Bucks High School South, with a snow date of February 26th. Come talk to providers to get more information about mental health, behavioral health, and general wellness services/options in the community. This exciting event will be represented by over 60 vendors that have availability for kids, teens, and families. Please see the attached Save-the-Date, and please look out for more information as the event gets closer. You will not want to miss this!

The Central Bucks School District is hosting a college and career fair for all that are interested. On Wednesday, March 13th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Central Bucks High School South, all are welcome to get more information from numerous colleges and local businesses. If you have a high school student, then this event is for you! Please see the attached Save-the-Date and be on the lookout for additional information.

See below for information on upcoming Jump Night

See details listed below for a cheerleading opportunity for your child.

CB West Baseball's annual youth clinic will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. and is open to children K-7th Grade (regardless of future high school). This is an important fundraiser for CB West Baseball and a great way for kids to interact with the high school players and coaches.

Organized by CB South Baseball Coach and Players - scheduled for 2/16/2024. Register at www.mypaymentsplus.com

Refer to this Calendar to anticipate Spirit Days for the year! **Updated dates for December and January.

As part of our Positive Behavior year-long initiative (PBIS), Butler Elementary continues to focus on our building-wide attributes! On Thursday, January 11th, Butler invited CB South coaching staff to share an important message about leadership and the importance of having student leaders on their teams.

Their message was impactful sharing how leaders make an impact on each of us. Family members, Teachers, Caregivers, Coaches, and Students can help us feel supported and encourage us to achieve our goals. As students - you can help others feel special by your words, actions, and the way you set an example for others. Most importantly, it’s about being a good person.

Coach Hetrick Identified his ideas of Leadership:

• Comfortable and Confident in who they are.
  
• Good listeners.
  
• They have RESPECT and Do things the right way.
  
• Community Builders.
  
• Shows by example. Not just words.
  

Thank you to Coach Mattern, Casey, and Yo-Yo (CB South Girls Basketball) and Coach Hetrick (CB South Football) for joining and sharing what student leaders mean to our communities.

Butler 2nd Grade students had the opportunity to take a virtual trip where they “visited” Heritage Conservancy’s Durham Bat Mine, Quakertown Swamp, Jackson Pond, Croydon Woods, and Hart’s Woods Preserves - all located in Bucks County, PA. Students learned about the plants and animals that are able to survive in these local habitats. This was a wonderful culminating learning experience for the Second Grade Science unit on Habitats. Thanks to Shannon Siller (Butler Parent) and Kaylyn Brindisi (form Heritage Conservancy) for presenting to our students!

Our Butler Spirit Committee coordinates efforts throughout the year to increase school spirit and fun. On Friday, January 12th, Butler students and staff dressed in honor of "the Decades" - coordinating outfits around the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's styles. Everyone had a lot of fun seeing one another celebrate.

A community event sponsored by the Butler PTO was held at Texas Roadhouse last Tuesday evening (they weathered the storm!). Everyone enjoyed the time together and had a great meal, as well! Thank you, PTO!

Butler Elementary School prides itself on upholding to the highest standards of conduct and good work. When students demonstrate and promote our Positive Paw Power Attributes and Butler Pledge (Being: Respectful, Responsible, and Kind), it is noticed and acknowledged by all. Student tickets are placed in the collecting bin in hopes of a special selection, which may include a unique Butler t-shirt or Breakfast with the Principals! With this week's breakfast (for our December winners), students had special time with Mr. Funseth, while being honored with a certificate of recognition acknowledging their time. Students work hard at helping our building rise to the top each and every day!

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".

1/12 Winners: Brayden H. (Kdg.), Daphne K. (Gr.1), Gabby B. (Gr.2), Dylan A. (Gr.3), McKenna T. (Gr.4), Lucia R. (Gr.5), Caden H. (Gr.6), T-Shirt - Janice H. (Gr.2)

Congratulations to all students who earned Positive Paw Power awards!

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.

Principal: Karl Funseth

Administrative Assistant to Principal: Peggy Bernabei

Assistant Principal: Lauren Dowd

Administrative Assistant to Assistant Principal: Michele Droxler

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

Acting Superintendent: James Scanlon, Ed. D.

Assistant Superintendent-Elementary: Nadine Garvin, Ed. D.

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

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