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Watch the Butler Staff Get ready for visiting Harlem Wizards! The team is readying for an incredibly fun night - shooting hoops and alley oops! Click Here!

We need your help to cheer us on to VICTORY! See the roster below - for our Butler Team and Hype Squad! Looking forward to a great night with the Butler Community and the HARLEM WIZARDS - Thursday, November 6th! A large portion of the proceeds earned from this fundraiser will go to supporting the 5th and 6th Grades who are in their last year at Butler!

Order Tickets NOW.

Check out how you can support this very important night!

As the holiday season approaches, Butler Elementary is extending an invitation to families who may be experiencing a challenging time to participate in our Holiday Giving Tree Program. If your family needs assistance, please reach out to your school counselor.

Mrs. Linda O'Connell (Grades: KPM, 1, 3, & 5) loconnell@cbsd.org

Mrs. Kathy Milotich (Grades KAM, EDK, 2, 4, & 6) kmilotich@cbsd.org

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.

Schoolhouse Driveline is an internal system organizing our notifications for cars and buses. Relatedly - All Families - If you ever plan to have your child picked up during Dismissal by vehicle through our carline, it is necessary to have your Carline Tag now - even if your family does not typically use the carline dismissal option. This may be due to a dismissal change, bad weather, an instrument, etc. Please contact the main office to get your family's personalized car tag!

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.

All CBSD families and students are encouraged to carefully review the 2025-26 Family Handbook now available on the district's website. The handbook includes sections on important topics such as equal opportunity protections; report cards; health, special education, and other services for students; regulations and disciplinary procedures, including policies on smoking/vaping, drugs and alcohol, and threats; technology and cell phone usage; parental rights; Title IX procedures; and more. Thank you for your support in following district guidelines to maintain safe and caring schools.

Our November newsletter is packed with information to keep student energized and focused through the colder months! This month, you'll discover why Omega-3s are considered "brain food" and how these healthy fats support focus and learning, plus you'll get all the details on our highly-anticipated monthly limited-time offer, the Gochujang Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich! Be sure to also check out a sweet sneak peek at our limited-time Low-Fat Sugar Cookie Ice Cream flavor to get everyone ready for the holidays. Read the newsletter | View all editions

At the Sept. 18 school board meeting, an update was presented that celebrated the first weeks of this year's "pioneer" full-day kindergarten program and provided the status of planning for grade realignment next year. Read more and view new informational webpages: Realignment | FDK

Please Review the Below Statement from our CBSD Operations Department:

During school operating hours (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM), please note that members of the public are not permitted to enter school grounds to use district facilities. Specifically, Butler Community School (Before and After-School Programs) have first priority in using school facilities - including all playgrounds. Items with PTO organizations or community groups programs may complete facility use forms to adjust for events/schedules. Of note, the closed areas during school hours and after-school events include all playgrounds at our elementary schools where students and programs may be present.

Check out events going on around CB now! Recent additions include information on the Lenape Chamber Ensemble's Concert in the Round on Nov. 8.

6th grade demonstrated their knowledge of color theory in these vibrant chalk pastel succulent plant drawing. The shiny black border around each leaf is made with clear glue. The students designed the composition with enlargement and symmetry or asymmetry in mind.

We are thrilled to announce that renowned author Jerry Pallotta will be visiting Butler on December 8, 2025! All students in grades K-6 will have the opportunity to share this experience and learn more about his writing process and wonderful books.

To make this event even more memorable, we are offering book orders for autographed copies by Mr. Pallotta.

If you would like to place an order, please note the following important details:

• Firm Deadline: All book orders must be received by the specified deadline of November 14. Late orders cannot be accepted.
• Payment: All orders must be accompanied by payment. Payment must be made in cash only and in the exact amount of your order. We are unable to make change.

Please look for the book order form coming home in the November 5th Wednesday Folders and return it with your exact cash payment by the deadline.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hanna in the library. We look forward to welcoming Jerry Pallotta and making this a memorable experience for our Butler Bears!

This month in Music, 6th graders have learned how to write a short script, how to stand and speak on a stage, and composed their own short jingle for our commercial project! Theater skills are lifelong skills that promote self-confidence, teamwork, and creative problem solving.

• 2nd Grade: Junior animators are learning about the history of animation and have made their own digital animation with PowerPoint!
• 3rd Grade: Our study of architecture continues as we broaden our focus to essential elements of structure and form in construction.
• 4th Grade: For our problem solving unit, students have explored three elements of creativity so far: fluency, flexibility, and originality.
• 5th and 6th Grade: These junior moviemakers are currently editing their own original videos that capture their take on being locked out of school.

Students in all grades, K-6, have been participating in team building and problem-solving challenges and activities. The focus of the unit is teamwork, communication, problem solving, giving and receiving feedback, and perseverance. K-2 students worked on building a cup tower and passing equipment down the line using their feet while sitting down. Students in grades 3 & 4 did several activities that required passing equipment effectively and efficiently. 5th & 6th grade students worked together during a few different versions of Hungry, Hungry Hippo!

4th Gr. students are learning the concept of energy efficiency by analyzing how design features like aerodynamics, friction, gravity, and wheel-and-axle systems affect a car’s performance. Working collaboratively, they use the “plan” phase of the Engineering Design Process to design revise their gravity car blueprints weekly.

Students label materials, discuss potential improvements, and apply scientific reasoning to strengthen their designs. Through this process, the children are practice critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The lesson fosters essential 21st-century skills by combining hands-on engineering, problem solving, and creativity.

The Health Office is in need of plastic grocery bags. We use these bags almost daily and we are quickly running through them. We send home dirty clothes with students in these bags. Please consider donating any unneeded empty plastic bags to Butler's Health Office. We appreciate it!

November:

Nov. 2 - Daylight Savings (Begins) - "Fall Back" (Sunday)

Nov. 4 - Election Day - No School for Students (Offices Open) - Staff Professional Development

Nov. 6 - PTO Basketball - Harlem Wizards vs. Butler Bears - CB South (7:00 PM) - Ticketed Event

Nov. 10 - Spirit Day - Dress to "Un-Impress" (Tacky Outfit)

Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day (Recognized)

Nov. 12 - Spirit Day - Wear Red, White, and Blue

Nov. 12 - Butler Veteran's Day Ceremony 9:30 AM-10:30 AM (& Invited Guests)

Nov. 13 - Spirit Day - World Kindness Day (Dress in Yellow & Black) - Kind Like Joey

Nov. 20 - Full-Day Gr. 1-6&EDK / Half-Day AM Kdg ONLY; PM Kdg Conferences (In the PM)

Nov. 21 - Full-Day Gr. 1-6&EDK / Half-Day PM Kdg ONLY; AM Kdg Conferences (In the AM)

Nov. 21 - Butler PTO Holiday Shoppe & Vendor Event (After School)

Nov. 24 - Half Day for Students - Dismissal Begins at 12:25 PM (No AM/PM KDG)

Nov. 25 - Half Day for Students - Dismissal Begins at 12:25 PM (No AM/PM KDG)

Nov. 24 & 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Nov. 26 - No School for Students (Staff Development Day)

Nov. 27 & 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

Be sure to catch the most electrifying event of the year - The Harlem Wizards! Check out this Hype Video for what's to come!

Tickets on sale now! Click Here!

CB WEST’s Harlequin Club proudly presents the new high school show Ranked, a powerful and timely musical exploring the dark side of academic pressure and social status.

Performances are November 14th at 7 PM, November 15th at 2 PM and 7 PM and November 16th at 2 PM.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://our.show/rankedmusical

Central Bucks parents and guardians are invited to continue last school year's community conversation around screen time and digital wellness at a showing of "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age" on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Lenape Middle School (313 W. State St., Doylestown). Middle and high school students are also encouraged to attend. No pre-registration is required, and childcare will not be available. Stay tuned for more details.

Come out to Hellerick's Farm to enjoy time on a local farm throughout the fall season. Be sure to include code "SBES" so families get 5% discount, and our school gets a 10% donation after the fall season!

All students will be dismissed early on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The district's 12-month print calendar mistakenly lists early dismissal for grades 1-6. Families are encouraged to also check the district and school online calendars on the district and school websites for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Please see the attached calendar for our Spirit Day Themes!

Our annual Halloween Fun & Fright Night was a "SPOOKY" success! Our 5th & 6th graders transformed the school into a creepy spectacle, creating a one-of-a-kind haunted house experience for our younger 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students. Dressed in costumes, students designed scenes that blended fun and fright, guiding guests through hallways filled with surprises, laughter, and just the right amount of scare! The creativity and enthusiasm made this event a memorable highlight for October. Thank you to all the students, volunteers, and families who helped bring this fright night to life!

The weather could not have been any better for our 6th Graders to visit Elbow Lane on October 27 & 28! Over two exciting days at the ropes course, Butler 6th graders took on a variety of low-rope team challenges and high-rope climbs designed to build trust, teamwork, and confidence. Students were encouraged to push beyond their perceived limits and step outside their comfort zones. Throughout the experience, they practiced giving and receiving specific, meaningful feedback—helping each other grow, take risks, and celebrate success together. We look forward to seeing many of these skills in use back in the classroom. Special thanks to our Butler PTO for their significant contribution to this trip!

Red Ribbon Week: Life is a Puzzle - Solve it Drug-Free! is nationally recognized program and held throughout each of our schools. This past week (10/27-10/31), Butler classrooms learned about making positive choices, choosing good friends, and evaluating safe decisions - using grade level curriculum from our Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Curriculum. With the support of the Butler PTO, each day celebrated a different, festive spirit day theme in support of living drug-free! Thank you, PTO and Teachers, for coordinating efforts on living a healthy lifestyle!

Butler 5th grades enjoyed a day in the sun when they travelled to Peace Valley for their Ecosystems Field Trip. Students compared land versus aquatic systems and used scientific tools to gather evidence of the types of conditions that animals needs to survive. The staff were great in engaging with hands-on activities. Students enjoyed their interaction with nature!

Our recent Scholastic Book Fair was a big success! Students, volunteers, and staff came together to celebrate the joy of reading, exploring a wide variety of books that sparked imaginations and encouraged lifelong reading habits. Thanks to the enthusiastic planning and facilitation from our Book Fair Parent committee, we were able to highlight reading and support for our school library. A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers and everyone who took part in our book fair—your involvement made this a special event!

For many weeks, third grade PEN students have been deeply engaged in an architecture unit of study. Recently, they were able to apply all of the knowledge they’ve gained during a walking tour of Doylestown. These junior architects identified and discussed various structural and design elements, showcasing all they have learned!

Happenings Around the School

Each year, our Butler Veteran's Day Committee coordinates efforts to hold a special recognition in our school to celebrate our community heroes. This year, Butler will be welcoming Veterans to a special ceremony on November 12th (information above). Part of these efforts and traditions includes holding an annual pretzel sale (run by 6th Grade Ambassadors) to donate proceeds to a local veterans charity. This year, we held our special day on October 17th - which provided an afternoon snack for all who participated. One special Butler Bear exemplified Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness - a 6th grader named Seth W. - by gifting pretzels to his fellow Butler Bear Students. Please join our Butler Community in thanking Seth for this kind and generous action!

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!

10/17 Winners: Bryce T. (Kdg.), Sharlot S. (Gr.1), Michael K. (Gr.2), Luke W. (Gr.3), Jacob B. (Gr.4), Eli M. (Gr.5), Rhys R. (Gr.6), Staff Leader - Mrs. Fulcher

10/24 Winners: Khadija K. (Kdg.), Violet P. (Gr.1), Arya S. (Gr.2), Callie M. (Gr.3), Gabby B. (Gr.4), Simona C. (Gr.5), Mikhail S. (Gr.6), Staff Leader - Mrs. Sauers (Reading)

10/31 Winners: Hudson Y. (Kdg.), Tucker Y. (Gr.1), Scarlett M. (Gr.2), Emery Di. (Gr.3), Amir P. (Gr.4), Anna W. (Gr.5), Zack R. (Gr.6), Staff Leader - Mrs. Casey (Art)

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 newsletter.

Join the Spring Fair Committee to learn more about our biggest event of the school year!

Substitute 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