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Butler is collecting much needed dry-goods for the Central Bucks Farmers Market at Barclay Elementary School! Through the support of the Butler Elementary School community, our school will be collecting food (See list of items needed below) from Friday, November 14 - Tuesday, November 25th! The mission of the CB Farmers Market is to support local families by offering regular access to healthy, nutritious food for those who could use extra assistance.

The Holiday Gift Giving Tree is a great way to offer comfort and support to Butler families this holiday season. The Butler Giving Tree is now on display in the hallway near the main office. The tags display the names of holiday gifts that can be donated to families in our Butler Community who need extra support this season. We invite our Butler families to choose a tag (if they wish) to purchase the gift listed. We ask that you wrap the gift and be sure to secure the same tag to the outside of the wrapped gift. *Please do not take tags if you do not plan to purchase gifts - leave it for others*.

All gifts should be delivered to the main office no later than December 15 to ensure for timely holiday delivery. Thank you for all your wonderful generosity and support of our Butler Community.

For more information, please contact Peggy Bernabei, pbernabei@cbsd.org

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!

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.

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, we will continue to hold flexible instructional days (FIDs) after the first traditional “snow day” is used. FIDs provide remote learning options when school buildings need to close due to weather or other emergencies. Learn more about FIDs and our general school closing procedures.

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

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.

November Continued:

Nov. 18 - Screenagers Screening - Lenape Middle School (Details Below)

Nov. 20 - CB STEAM Night at CB East - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Details Below)

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 (PM)

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

Nov. 27 & 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

December:

Dec. 3 - Butler Spirit Day - Wear Butler Gear

Dec. 3 - End of Trimester 1 - Half Day for Students (Dismissal Begins at 12:25 PM)

Dec. 3 - AM Kindergarten Attends (PM Kdg. - No School)

Dec. 7 - Butler PTO Family Movie Event (Sunday)

Dec. 8 - Young Author Visit - Jerry Pallotta (K-6, Students Only)

Dec. 22 - Spirit Day - Ugly/Festive Holiday Sweater Day

Dec. 23 - Half Day - Dismissal Begins at 12:25 PM

Dec. 23 - Spirit Day - Pajama Day

Dec. 23 - PM Kindergarten Attends (AM Kdg. - No School)

Dec. 23 - Holiday Concert - 9:30 AM (Family Concert - Gymnasium)

Dec. 23 - Holiday Sing - Student/Staff Assembly (Only)

Winter Break: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026

School Resumes for All Students on Monday, January 5, 2026

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 6 p.m. at Lenape Middle School (313 W. State St., Doylestown). Middle and high school students are also encouraged to attend but must be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration is required, and childcare will not be available. Read more

Join us for CBSD STE(A)M Activity Night, a free, family-friendly event celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art) and Math! Students, families, and community members are invited to explore hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and student projects that showcase creativity and innovation across the district.

Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Central Bucks High School East - 2804 Holicong Road, Doylestown, PA 18902

Accessible parking and entrances are available. If you require accommodations to participate, please contact John Benedix at CB East at 267-893-2300.

FINAL DAYS!!! 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!

The Bucks County Symphony Orchestra (BCSO) invites the CB Community to attend its Family Concert—Tunes & Tales—on Sunday, December 14th at 3:00 in the C. B. East auditorium.

The BCSO will present the timeless classic, Peter and the Wolf, narrated by Broadway star and CB East alumnus Justin Guarini. Fourteen-year-old violinist Isabella Muñoz, BCSO’s Youth Concerto Competition winner, will play the first movement from Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole. The concert will also feature the Lenape Middle School Select Choir, joining the BCSO in performances of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Climb Every Mountain,” plus “It’s Possible” from Seussical the Musical. Details below - Come for an enjoyable afternoon of musical entertainment for the entire family. Attendees may enter a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to Russo’s Music!

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.

Book Order Forms arrived home on Wednesday, Nov. 5th Wednesday Folder.

• Firm Deadline: All book orders must be received by 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.

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!

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.

One of our best community traditions is the Butler Ball - held at two times to accommodate our school population. Tickets on sale in My Payments Plus. Questions? Contact the Butler PTO.

Please see the attached calendar for our Spirit Day Themes!

On November 12th, Butler Elementary proudly hosted a special Veteran’s Day assembly to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Veterans from our families and community joined us for this meaningful event, where students and staff expressed heartfelt gratitude for their service and sacrifice. It was inspiring to see so many members of our school community come together to celebrate and thank those who have protected our freedoms. Thanks to the Veteran's Day Committee for hosting this event and to Mrs. Szczypiorski in leading our assembly! We Thank our VETERANS!

Tricks, Hoops, and Alley Oops! That's what our fans were able to witness on Thursday, November 6th when the World-Famous Harlem Wizards came to CB South to take on the hometown Butler Bear Staff! There were unbelievable shots, incredible dunks, and tons of fun as the Wizards entertained everyone in the venue! Our Butler Bear teachers put up a good showing but did not have enough to beat the Wizards. This event could not have happened without our school and community coming together to put on such a fun event for the very first time! Thanks to our staff who either played or cheered, to the PTO and Wizard leadership who organized the event, Butler Student Ambassadors, and to everyone in attendance! A special thanks to CB South for hosting our game! Photograph Acknowledgment - Lastly, THANKS! to Butler Parent, Samantha Wilson, for contributing many of our action photos for our newsletter!

On Friday, November 14th, our Town Hall Assembly was a music-filled event that shared an important message about Responsibility! We were honored to welcome Nook Nook Creative Music School, whose talented instructors performed songs and creatively incorporated our pledge of Responsibility into their presentation.

They shared how responsibility is essential for every musician—taking care of instruments, practicing regularly, and collaborating with others to create harmony. These lessons connect perfectly to the values we strive to uphold every day at Butler.

This Town Hall was extra special because Danny, the drummer and Director of Teachers/Head Teacher at Nook Nook Music School, is part of our Butler family—his two children (Jude & Harry) attend our school! We are so grateful to Nook Nook for making responsibility come alive through music!

Also, a student was chosen from each grade who has demonstrated RESPONSIBILITY during this 1st Trimester - congratulations to our students who earned a certificate and special t-shirt for upholding our school pledge!

Thank you, again, Nook Nook Creative Music School, for inspiring us! To learn more, Nook Nook Music School - Doylestown, PA - Nook Nook %

Mr. Robin Moore - a local historian presented his Native American Studies Tipi-Raising (teepee) workshop to Butler's 5th Grade - providing a hands-on experience learned about native tribes to Bucks County and how they constructed the tipi. Problem solving, teamwork, and collaboration were all skills applicable to the tipi raising and once inside, storytelling/artifact demonstration was implemented to share more about our area's native heritage. It was a memorable activity for everyone!

While Butler Staff participated in district-wide staff development, the Butler Community was on-site during election day. Butler Elementary is host to 2-voting districts - and both sides of our gymnasium were busy with voters for this fall election cycle.

On November 10th's Spirit Day, Butler Bears dressed in tacky, funny outfits to help make the day enjoyable. Students and Staff had fun wearing some pretty interesting outfits!

The Butler School Community pledges is to be Respectful, Responsible, and Kind. On Thursday, November 13th, World Kindness Day was celebrated at Butler by wearing Yellow and Black to honor the Kind Like Joey Foundation - recognizing Joey Edwards, former Butler Bear and Unami student. To learn more about the KLJ Foundation, please click here.

A glance at happenings in our classrooms!

At a recent girl scout after-school meeting, Butler School Counselors, Kathy Milotich and Linda O'Connell, presented to Troop 252 Cadets on mental health and stress strategies to earn their badge. The focus on discussion identified how to recognize stress and actions to use to cope with any struggles. Thanks to our School Counselors for their time and support!

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!

11/7 Winners: Tyler L. (Kdg.), Sasha S. (Gr.1), Jaylyn P. (Gr.2), Sloan G. (Gr.3), Annie M. (Gr.4), Addie W. (Gr.5), Steven N. (Gr.6), Staff Leader - Mrs. Byrne (PEN)

11/14 Winners: Ryan C. (Kdg.), Rachel M. (Gr.1), William P. (Gr.2), Chase S. (Gr.3), Emersyn S. (Gr.4), Wyatt L. (Gr.5), Alesia N. (Gr.6), Staff Leader - Miss Montana

"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.

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