Butler Bear News

This week, all throughout the school we celebrated our Assistant Principals, Mrs. Harber and Mrs. Gomillion. They were showered with gifts, love and laughter! We dressed up as them one day and sent them on a scavenger hunt the next. We are so blessed to have both of these phenomenal women on our administrative team!!

Students who raised $300+ in donations for the Kids Heart Challenge earned a special lunch and ice cream treat with Mr. Ross on Thursday!

Our second and third grade Explorer teams headed to Defuniak to present their creations. They talked to the judges about what they created, how to code their builds to move, and so much more! Both teams took home awards for their presentations! Second grade took home the "Core Values Award", while the Third grade team took home the "Model Award".

*If you have a "Good Thing" you would like to share, please email Mrs. Michal and it will be added to our next newsletter.

Parents and Guardians, please take a moment to complete the survey below.

• Parents, come in on Monday or Friday to join your student(s) for lunch.
• Be advised, we do not allow lunch visitors on days that we are hosting school events, such as House Day, early release, etc.
• Make sure to bring your I.D. to check in at the front office before enjoying lunch with your student(s).

The safety of our students is our top priority. During morning drop off, please make sure to go through the car line if you are not parking to walk your student to the school. The parking lot is not a designated "drop and go" location. Also, please do not leave your student(s) at the door before our staff are scheduled to supervise at 7:05AM. We appreciate your support in assuring our students are safe.

April is the Month of the Military Child, a month specifically set apart to honor military children from all branches. We will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Tuesday, April 15th, the National Day. Please use this opportunity to let our military children across Walton County know that we support them by wearing purple.

We humbly invite our military families to join your student(s) for a special lunch on this day. Please use the link below to RSVP.

Look at these fun rewards our students get for reading and earning Accelerated Reader points!

Take a look at this opportunity to make your Easter day even more miraculous! Purchase eggs through the South Walton High School Student Government, and they will hide them in your yard the night before.

It is never too early to begin thinking about the step your student takes after graduation. Florida Prepaid has plans that begin at just $29/Month.

Focused on encouraging families to save as early and affordably as possible, our partner Florida Prepaid College College Savings Plans has reduced Prepaid Plan monthly prices for newborns and infants to the lowest in more than a decade.

Prepaid Plans allow families to lock in the cost of college with fixed monthly payments. A risk-free 1-Year University Plan now starts at just $29/month for the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period from February 1 - April 30, 2025. The reduced prices result in savings of up to $850 per plan for a 1-Year University Plan – up to $3,400 in savings for four years.\

Prepaid Plans are made to fit growing families:

• Use in-state or nationwide at public, private, trade and technical schools

• Complements scholarships and financial aid

• Transfer to another student or cancel anytime

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Every child deserves higher education. Florida Prepaid’s goal is to make it possible for every Florida family to save simply and affordably. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3X9gYzs

Check out this cool week long camp opportunity for your student(s)!

Do you have concerns about your child's speech, communications, learning, behavior, vision or hearing? Freeport Learning Center provides FREE screenings year-round.

Need to schedule an appointment? Check out the PDF below to see the next steps.

Club meeting days/times are subject to change. Make sure you're communicating with your club leader for real time information.

If your student(s) is/are participating in any after school clubs, please be sure to update PikMyKid to reflect the club they will be attending. If you do not see the club option, please call the school to assist you.

Please remember that we do not provide child supervision until 7:05 a.m. We ask that you keep your student(s) in your car until that time. We will then open the doors for students to get breakfast or go to class at 7:05 a.m. If you are dropping your student(s) off in the mornings, keep in mind that the drop off time is fastest between 7:05 and 7:20.

We want to make sure all of our students stay safe while on campus.

The Ron Clark Academy House System is a dynamic, exciting, and proven way to create a positive climate and culture for students and staff. Students are celebrated for their efforts through a process that builds character, empowers academic excellence, fosters school spirit, enhances relationships, and promotes a culture of belonging for all.

Click on the Houses below to learn more.

"If you have a child's heart ... you have a child's mind" - Flip Flippen / Founder & Chairman

We are proud to be a National Showcase School for CKH!

Check out the links below to see what is happening for the month of November.

Parents residing South of Hwy 98 and West of Co Hwy 393 to 30-a have the option to walk with their child to and from school each day. A walker pass MUST be obtained in the office. Please provide a proof of residency when applying for the pass. Walker passes are not available for parents who wish to park in the parking lot and walk up to retrieve their child. Parents who wish to have their child walk or bike to school unaccompanied must get administrative approval and have a written note on file at school.

The Butler Parent Teacher Organization is a volunteer group that strives to enhance academic technology, and school spirit experiences for students and staff at Butler through various fundraisers and events all year.

Scan the QR code to join one of the many sub-committees

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.