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In anticipation of the grade level realignment for the 2025-2026 school year, 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.

Holiday Giving Program…

A great way to offer comfort and support to Butler families

this holiday season.

Beginning November 17th, the Butler Giving Tree will be on display in the hallway near the main office. The Giving Tree will have tags that display the names of holiday gifts that can be donated for families in our Butler Community who are in need of extra support this holiday season. We invite our Butler students and 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 gift wrap. Please inform your student to only take a tag if directed so we are sure all items are received by the office in time.

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

More information needed… Please contact Peggy Bernabei at pbernabei@cbsd.org

Butler School & the PTO host many exciting events, including evening activities , Book Fairs, and grade level field trips (to name a few). Some of these activities require monetary payment from families to participate. If any of our families are in need of monetary assistance to support participation for your child, please contact the school counselor Linda O'Connell (loconnell@cbsd.org), Grades 1/3/5/PM-KDG; Kathy Milotich (kmilotich@cbsd.org) Grades 2/4/6/AM-KDG & EDK.

Regular school attendance is necessary for a successful school experience. Instructional continuity is interrupted when a student is frequently absent, tardy, or dismissed early from school. Understanding that regular attendance in school is necessary for students to gain maximum benefits from public education, the Central Bucks School District urges all parents/guardians to stress punctuality and regular attendance habits with their children. Please read Important Updates from the CBSD Attendance Letter - Click Here.

Please review the "Managing Student Attendance Plan" from CB.

At the start of the new school year, the Superintendent shared CBSD Policy that all student cell phones/watches are to remain off during the school day - K-12. Please know that any students who bring in cell phones to Butler are required to leave in backpacks (turned off) and do not have access during the school day. Likewise, some of our students have watches that connect to phones and/or directly to a data source. The rule remains the same, so please know that if any device interferes with the classroom/learning/recess/etc., students will be directed to keep items home. Remember, parents may always contact the school office to relay/share a message for your child throughout the school day. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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
• Effective Communicators - November Focus
• Thoughtful Collaborators
• Adaptable Innovators

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

November Continued:

Nov. 13-17 - American Education Week Continues (Schedule Below)

Nov. 13-17 - Operation Eternal Gratitude - Support for Troops (Details Below)

Nov. 20 - Picture Retake Day

Nov. 22 - No School for Students (Teacher In-Service)

Nov. 23 - Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov. 24-26 - Thanksgiving Weekend

Nov. 27 - School Resumes (Monday)

Nov. 30 - 4th Grade Parent Night - NOVA Presentation "4 U 2 Know" (CB South Cluster)

Nov. 30 - CBSD STEM Night (CB East)

December:

Dec. 1 - Half-Day for Students, Staff Clerical Day - 12:25 PM Dismissal

Dec. 1 - Spirit Assembly - Tri-Mester 1 Celebration

Dec. 1 - Butler PTO Holiday Shoppe & Vendor Fair (5:00-8:00 PM)

Dec. 12 - AM KDG. Attends (No PM KDG) - PM Kdg. Conferences

Dec. 13 - PM KDG. Attends (No AM KDG) - AM Kdg. Conferences

Dec. 14 & 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences (PM) - 12:25 PM Dismissal

Dec. 21 - Spirit Day - Fancy Day

Dec. 22 - Half-Day for Students - 12:25 PM Dismissal

Dec. 22 - Spirit Day - Pajama Day

Dec. 22 - School Wide Holiday Sing!

Dec. 23-Jan. 1 -Winter Break - Happy Holidays and New Year!

American Education Week is an opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and watch your children in action as they learn something new, participate in a curricular activity, or give a special presentation for visitors. This year, Central Bucks School District invites you to join us the week of November 13-17, 2023.

We invite you to come in, remembering that cell phone use while in the school is not permitted, and that this is an “adults only” visit - as small children may disrupt instruction during this time.

The chart below provides the designated time to come and visit so that we may concentrate efforts, and accommodate parking/traffic flow/etc. Please RSVP here so that we may plan accordingly for your time and have visitor badges ready upon arrival (to avoid delays).

Our schedule of visitation times at Butler Elementary School is as follows:

Please consider bringing in items to support CB South' Operation Eternal Gratitude initiative!

See below for a great opportunity for CBSD Students.

Please see details for this year's Holiday Shoppe and Vendor Fair. This flyer will be sent home in the Wednesday Folder on 11/29.

See Below for Details - Butler Students under the direction of Donna Hartzell - featured at CB South on Sunday, 12/3!

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

CB South Ice Hockey Season has begun - both Middle School and High School. Come support the players - some of whom attended Butler (or currently attend Butler playing on the Middle School teams)!

Butler Elementary has a long-standing tradition of honoring our community's Veterans and Service Members. This time of year, we share a common appreciation for our Military Veterans in honor of November 11th Veterans Day Events. This week, Butler students and staff created posters of family and friends who have served during times of peace or war - and the sacrifice they gave serving America. Those posters and signs were displayed for all to see, recognize, and honor. Additionally, classrooms wrote cards and letters for all who serve our community (Fire, Police, EMS, and Military) expressing our deep appreciation for keeping us safe. We even had a parent, SMSgt Paliwodzinski join a 6th grade class to share about his experiences. Thank you, Veterans. Thank You, Soldiers. Thank you, Safety Services.

November 7th was Election Day and Butler Elementary takes pride in acting as a community polling location for two voting regions. There was a steady stream of voters from early morning through to the end of the night, and many Butler students joined their parents to experience the election process. While school was off for students, the Butler staff completed teacher in-service and professional development in the building.

On November 13th, Butler celebrated World Kindness Day! Not only is it a part of our Butler Pledge, we celebrate doing our best to be KIND because of our connection to the "Kind Like Joey" Foundation. Joey was a former Butler Bear who lived his life with kindness and grace among his peers - always focused on including others and being a good friend to his peers/classmates. Each year, we honor him on these special days where we highlight the kindness in our hearts.

Throughout October, CBSD highlighted Portrait of a Graduate: Responsible Citizens. Following Halloween and leading up to Veteran's Day, our Butler Bears collected candy for troops - a long-standing initiative to show appreciation to our community's Service Men and Women who are deployed overseas or across our nation. This week, Butler is teaming with CB South's "Operation Eternal Gratitude" collecting materials and goods that will reach the military personnel from across the globe. Thanks to everyone who was able to contribute!

Students and Staff dressed with our futures-in-mind for Thursday, November 9th! For our special "Future" Spirit Day, Butler had many future doctors, policemen, athletes, movie stars, artists, veterinarians, and teachers - to name a few! We cannot wait to see our students' reach for their dreams!

On Friday night, November 3rd, Butler PTO hosted our annual Skate Night at Inline 309. Families and children had a great time rollerblading/roller skating throughout the night at the family fun event. There were many of all skill levels - and it was great that some were able to try this for the very first time! Thanks to the PTO and committee for organizing this fun event.

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 (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 October 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".

11/3 Winners: Callie P. (Kdg), Carolina T. (Gr.1), Emersyn S. (Gr.2), Cristian M. (Gr.3), Kayla N. (Gr.4), Grace K. (Gr.5), Max I. (Gr.6), T-Shirt - Gracyn V. (Gr. 5)

11/10 Winners: Zoie L-N (Kdg), Aarav M. (Gr.1), Maria C. (Gr.2), Logan M. (Gr.3), Gracie Mc. (Gr. 4), Aubrey S. (Gr.5), Ivy H. (Gr. 6), T-Shirt - Nolan 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.

Superintendent: 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

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