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Our Car Line system is running very efficiently - both in the morning and afternoon. For dismissal, we have the benefit of the Drive Line app (purchased this year by the PTO - thank you) used to register families when they pull into our school circle. This helps our staff assist students to the staging area before exiting the building. Our staff works to make this a safe, efficient, and prompt system to help get families on their way.

Please continue to adhere to our following carline requests:

1. Have the placard on the rearview when picking up at dismissal.
2. Parents, remain in cars at all times - both morning and afternoon. Our staff are happy to assist in getting your child safely in and out of vehicles. If needing to strap your child in upon entry, please pull around to a designated parking space to help our system run efficiently.
3. Have children exit and enter from the sidewalk side of the vehicle.
4. The first car pulls all the way around to the gymnasium-side fire hydrant having subsequent vehicles filling in without gaps. This helps us serve as many vehicles as possible.
5. Please be receptive/take direction from our staff to assist with our system.
6. Have patience for the safety of our staff and students.

Thank you for your continued support of the school and our systems throughout the spring months!

Please see the below schedule for family planning purposes. Students in grades 3-6 will take the state assessment on the following dates. For more information, here are PSSA FAQ's.

Please contact Mrs. Dowd, Assistant Principal - ladowd@cbsd.org, with any questions specific to the upcoming assessment.

Curiosity is a natural trait in our children - which can be fostered across many areas of their daily lives. When supporting this curiosity, create opportunities to build your child's skills in "data" and "analysis" - that support their efforts with data analysis and in making sense of our world. In this week's National Association of Elementary School Principals - Report to Parents article, Unleash the Data Detective in Your Child, see how to encourage this skill set (at varied life stages of your student) in your own homes!

"You don't need a fancy lab or complex tools to turn your little ones into budding data scientists. Your home is a treasure trove of opportunities for kids to explore the fascinating world of data. These simple, home-based activities can nurture this vital skill set."

To read the 1-page article, please click here.

At Butler, the use of student cell phone/SMART Watch/personal device usage in school is prohibited (medical exemptions apply). As a reminder, these devices are to be silenced and remain in backpacks during the school day. Should there be a need for communication, that would take place with the support of the school office during the school day. Please be sure to share these expectations with your child as this policy will be enforced by teachers/staff in coordination with District policy.

CBSD provides a written review of Policies and Expectations for all students (and families) in the Central Bucks Family Handbook.

Additionally, Butler has a Parent/Student Handbook that applies these district policies specific to our school.

Please familiarize to both important documents as we continue throughout the school year.

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.

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.

Families interested in learning all about special education, gifted, and other student services in CBSD are invited to check out a comprehensive 22-page handbook that reviews all related information, including details on clinical services and staff, extended school year, FERPA, transition information, 504 agreements, a glossary, and more. This resources, along with many others for families, can also be accessed from the district's Making Practices Public webpage.

Notice is hereby given that the Central Bucks School District’s April 17, 2025 School Board Meeting has been rescheduled. The April School Board Meeting will be held on April 24, 2025. The location and start time remain the same: 7 p.m. in the board room of the district's Educational Services Center located at 16 Welden Drive in Doylestown, PA.

Performers, musicians, and everyone behind the scenes at each of CBSD's middle and high schools welcome community members to spring musical season across the district, beginning March 6 at Holicong and Tohickon Middle schools and closing on May 4 at CB West High School. In between, the district's other four middle schools and two high schools will stage their own performances for a total of eight unique musicals performed over 16 days and nights of theater in CB! Learn more about each show and how to purchase tickets.

Did you know there's a webpage on CBSD.org where you can get information on various community events and activities happening around Central Bucks? Check it out now!

Learn more about options for the capital needs at Doyle, Kutz and Linden Elementary schools and share your feedback with district leadership at the third (and final) town hall meeting on the subject on Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at CB South. No pre-registration is required. Learn more and submit comments or questions.

From January 1 through March 31, the GIANT Company invites customers to join in supporting its "Feeding School Kids" initiative by rounding up at the register. The GIANT Company will directly support customers’ generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000. The Barclay Elementary School Farmers Market is the beneficiary of the funds, which help to support families across CBSD's 23 schools.

Get ready for a jam-packed March newsletter! We're celebrating big wins (hello, Eagles Super Bowl!), introducing you to our awesome local partners, and unveiling our brand new Instagram page – give @AramarkCBSD a follow! Plus, you won't want to miss the delicious details on our limited-time Cajun Biscuits & Gravy. Trust us, your tastebuds will thank you. Read "The Feed"

The CBSD instructional calendar for the 2025-26 school year was approved by the Board at its monthly meeting on Dec. 2. View the calendar

CBSD welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a range of full-time career opportunities, many with benefits. School bus aides might be the perfect fit for parents and others looking to make a difference while working the same hours as a school day. View all available positions and apply now!

March:

Mar. 3-7 - Read Across America Week - 2-Spirit Themed Days

Mar. 9 - Daylight Savings - "Spring Ahead" (Sunday)

Mar. 14 - Early Dismissal Day (12:25 PM Dismissal Begins); PD Staff (PM)

Mar. 17 - St. Patrick's Day (Monday) - Wear Green!

Mar. 20 - First Day of Spring (Free Rita's Water Ice)

Mar. 21 - Spirit Day - Rock Your Socks (For Down Syndrome)

Mar. 22 - Butler Spring Fair (Saturday - 10:00 AM-3:00 PM)

Mar. 25 - CBSD Parent Event - Screenagers: Elementary Edition (Lenape Middle School @ 7 PM)

Mar. 27 & 28 - Half-Day Dismissals (12:25 PM Dismissal Begins)

Mar. 27 & 28 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (PM)

Save the date for 6th Grade Promotion - to be held on Tuesday, June 10th in the Butler gymnasium. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM - with more information to be sent from the school later this spring. We look forward to celebrating this group of special Butler Bear students!

Each day this week, classrooms will be holding activities that celebrate the joy of reading. Additionally, we will hold school-wide activities where classrooms will respond to varied trivia of famous authors and illustrators. Please be sure to highlight the beginning and end of the week by having your child dress for our special theme days:

Monday 3/3 - Dress in Red, White, and Blue - for Read Across America Week!

Friday 3/7 - Dress Like a Favorite Book Character

*Seuss Hats - Welcomed All Week Long (Dr. Seuss's Birthday)

We look forward to celebrating next week!

Central Bucks Aquatics offers clinics in the spring for swimming and diving. We also offer lifeguard courses. Please see the links below for information about these programs and reach out to me at jsteinberg@cbsd.org with questions.

• Spring swim clinic (program for swimmers who want to get ready for participation with a swim team and those who already have team experience)
• Spring dive clinic (program for new divers and those with team experience)
• Lifeguard courses (initial certification and recertification available)

See below for more information.

CB is hosting a special screening of Screenagers: Elementary School Edition on March 25th at 7:00PM in the Lenape Middle School auditorium. This is an adults only event! This newer version of the original Screenagers movie addresses issues that elementary school aged kids, parents, and educators are facing, i.e., smartwatches in class, unhooking from and monitoring video gaming, social media pressures, exposure too young and what research shows is a healthy amount of screen time.

The Central Bucks High School South Titan Thespians are proud to present Sweeney Todd, School Edition, on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, 2025. Tickets are currently on sale via this link

Communication and planning support family-efforts on important school events. See below!

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

Butler Elementary Family Fun & Fitness Night was held on Friday, March 21st - where wellness businesses, organizations, and coaches joined our school in promoting a night of healthy choices, physical activity, and well-being! Mrs. Engart and the FFFN Committee coordinated the school into several stations, including Doylestown Hospital, Aramark, Family Fun Board Games, corn hole, GAGA, jump rope in the gym/cafeteria -and- Pilates, dance, yoga, Zumba, BMI, and cardio & exercise in our classrooms. It was a great night - with a special thanks to our Butler staff, high school volunteers, and our local businesses from the area!

Third Graders conducted research through the inquiry process to learn about a hero of their choice. Students used online resources and books from the library to gather facts, create an informational brochure, and write a short speech about their hero. On “Presentation Day” students came to school dressed as their heroes and presented their inquiry projects to their class.

Across four Thursdays, Butler will serve as host to the CB South School-Aged Program where High School students get to explore potential interest in the teaching profession. Thursday, February 27th was the first visit! Students join our teachers during a time of the day that aligns with classroom instruction. They spend about an hour each week and design an activity at the conclusion of the last session - which the classroom keeps as a memento for their time. Butler enjoys working with our future teachers in this collaborative partnership with CB South!

Congratulations to the Titan Middle School "B" Hockey Team on winning the 2024-2025 SHSHL MS Championship - 4-2 vs. Pennsbury. Our Butler "Hockey" Bears included Eamon O., Penny H., Isaac S., Liam H., Braden M., Luca S., and former Butler Bear, Gavin G.! Way to go 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".

2/21 Winners: Jordan Mc. (Kdg.), Brayden J. (Gr.1), Declyn C. (Gr.2), Gabby B. (Gr.3), Dylan A-C. (Gr.4), Brooks B. (Gr.5), Mabel R. (Gr.6), Staff Winner - Ms. Melissa Brown

2/28 Winners: Brynn W. (Kdg.), Drew K. (Gr.1), Georgia W. (Gr.2), Elina R. (Gr.3), Jaxon DeC. (Gr.4), Matthew J. (Gr.5), Austin B. (Gr.6), Staff Winner - Ms. Sellers

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: Nadine Garvin, 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: Lauren Dowd

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