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An Important Message from our Highland Crossing Guard, Miss Barbara:

"As a crossing guard, I have noticed that some students are crossing the street while riding bicycles, scooters, and other wheeled devices on their way to school.

For the safety of the children, motorists, and myself, I have reminded some students to dismount and walk their bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or similar devices when crossing the street. This helps ensure that crossings are made safely and allows me and drivers to better anticipate student movements.

I would appreciate any assistance the New Britain Township Police Department, Butler School, and the children's families can provide in speaking with the students for the safety of all!"

Our school community is invited to support Caring for Friends, a nonprofit organization that delivers meals and companionship to seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Through weekly meal deliveries and friendly visits, the organization helps address both food insecurity and social isolation.

On October 18, Caring for Friends will host a FREE Family Pumpkin Carving and Thanksgiving Food Drive. Families are encouraged to come together for a fun community event while helping collect Thanksgiving food donations for those in need. The event will be held in the St. Jude parking lot and will move indoors if there is inclement weather.

Although the event is free, organizers ask families to register in advance to help with planning and attendance. Community members who need food assistance can also connect with Caring for Friends through their resources and support services.

Event Registration:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/caringforfriends/2379399

Need Food Assistance?
https://caringforfriends.org/find-food/

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 specific, personalized car tag!

All Central Bucks School District parents and guardians, community members, teachers, staff, and students are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Joanna Wexler at one or more community forums on Monday, Oct. 5 at CB West High School; Monday, Oct. 12 at Holicong Middle School; and Monday, Oct. 26 at Jamison Elementary School. Each event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. and is designed to be informal and conversational. Attendees are welcome to stop in anytime to meet Dr. Wexler and share any questions or topics of interest. Register now!

During the 2026–27 school year, CBSD invites students to create original artwork for display on district laptops and ClearTouch panels with a focus on looking ahead with optimism, creativity, and purpose. Students are asked to think about what makes our schools special today and what is possible for tomorrow, and to capture the people, places, ideas, and experiences that inspire this year's districtwide theme “Move Forward. Imagine More." Entries are being accepted for the October contest until Oct. 15. Read more about how to enter.

Did you know that CBSD residents ages 65 and up can attend many after-school events for no or minimal cost as part of the district's Gold Card Program? Gold Card membership provides cardholders free attendance at CB home athletic games (regular season), concerts, public art shows, and certain musicals. Learn more about how to apply for a Gold Card and the events open to Gold Card members.

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.

All families and students are encouraged to review Board Policy 218: Student Discipline and the policy's attachment, which outlines disciplinary procedures and responsibilities in CBSD.

October:

Oct. 2 - Butler PTO Monster Mash - 6:00 PM (Grades K-2 Only) - NOT a Drop-Off Event

Oct. 2 - National Custodian Appreciation Day

Oct. 5&6 – 5th Grade Ropes

Oct. 5 - Superintendent's Community Forum - CB West High School - 6:00-7:30 PM Register now!

Oct. 9 – Spirit Day (TEAMWORK)

Oct. 12 - Superintendent's Community Forum - Holicong Middle - 6:00-7:30 PM Register now!

Oct 13 – 5th Grade Ecology (Peace Valley)

Oct. 14 – Emergency Preparations – Mandatory Lockdown Drill (9:30 AM)

Oct. 22 -CB School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM - 16 Welden (ESC)

Oct. 23 - Haunted Gym - 6:30 PM (Grades 3-5 Only) - Not a Drop Off Event

Oct. 26-30 – Red Ribbon Week (Spirit Days TBD)

Oct. 26 - Superintendent's Community Forum - Jamison Elementary - 6:00-7:30 PM Register now!

Oct 28 – Picture Retake Day – Bring Original Photos

Oct. 30 – Halloween Festivities AM (Half Day Dismissal - 12:25 PM)

Oct. 30 - Halloween Parade - 9:30 AM (Outside - Weather Permitting)

Oct. 30 - Classroom Parties - 10:30 - K/1/2; 11:15 - 3/4/5 (Following Parade)

Oct. 31 - Halloween (Saturday)

Butler Elementary is already planning and preparing for Halloween, Friday, October 30th!

Parade - Friday, October 30 - Outdoors - Beginning at 9:30 AM. All are welcome to join the parade route - which will be shared in the next two weeks. This is a weather permitting event.

Classroom Parties - Following the parade, each classroom will host our first Party Celebrations for the school year! This event is for staff, students, and confirmed Parent Party Volunteers Only (w/completed clearances).

Half-Day Dismissal - Dismissal begins at 12:25 PM (PM Professional Development Day). For those parents volunteering, if you plan to take your child for early dismissal, please notify the office in advance.

A fun community connecting event to welcome in the fall spooky sweet season. Details below!

When: Friday, October 2nd | 6:00-7:30 PM

Where: Butler Gymnasium and Cafeteria

There will be music, crafts, Halloween activities, and a costume parade at this years Butler Monster Mash! We hope to see you there! Please note, this is a family event for current K-2 students (i.e. not a drop-off event).

Check the schedule below for Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days! Be a Hero - Live Drug Free! Teachers will also be delivering Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs District Curriculum this week.

Our planned monthly Spirit Days for this school year!

Welcome to Central Bucks, Dr. Wexler! Dr. Wexler visited Butler introducing herself to many of our students and staff on Friday, May 25th! During her time, she visited several classrooms to observe the teaching and learning that takes place with our students every day! It was a wonderful opportunity to see our students and teachers in action - and so great to meet Dr. Wexler for the first time!

Thank you to all who headed over to McDonald's for Butler's Dine & Donate on September 22nd!

What a delicious surprise delivered by the butler PTO to the Teachers and Support Staff on Friday, September 18th! An Apple Nachos bar allowed staff to "design" their own tasty treat - which helped end our week on a positive note! Thank you to the PTO and the team or parents who support our school!

Scenes from around our School!

Butler School would like to recognize and thank Girl Scout Troop #2508 for their efforts beginning last winter/spring! In seeing how Ashley's Garden was in need of a roof repair and painting, the troop designed a plan, fundraised, gathered the supplies, and rebuilt the roof's structure! With the approval of the Tomlinson family (former Butler Principal), the project took several months and lots of coordination. The troop's team, consisting of twelve former Butler students (and parents), worked across many weekends and evenings to provide this area the attention it deserves - and the results are incredible!

Additionally, these Butler Bears also provided our school with needed recess storage containers - supporting our recess staff in moving recess supplies in and out of the building. Working on several ideas, the group finalized a plan, purchased the items, and decorated in Butler Colors! It has been a huge support with recesses to begin this year!

Thanks again to Girl Scout Troop #2508

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!

9/18 Winners: Connor W. (Kdg.), Ian F. (Gr.1), Dominic B. (Gr.2), Annabella G. (Gr.3), Elizabeth S. (gr.4), Gracie E. (Gr.5), Staff Leader - Mrs. Sisca

9/25 Winners: Ava B. (Kdg.), Jordan C. (Gr.1), Mei Z. (Gr.2), Eliana P. (Gr.3), Linda Di. (Gr.4), Ryker D. (gr.5), Staff Leader - Ms. Casey

As students earn paw prints, weekly winners from each grade will have a choice for a positive reward! More to be shared as students are celebrated for their Butler Bear Behaviors!

President: Kelly Kaufman

Co-Vice Presidents: Heather Contes & Sarah Villamayor

Treasurer: Christine Hartman & Meghan Dippel (Asst. Treasurer)

Co-Recording Secretaries: Anne LeClercq-Hyk & Elisa Zizza

Co-Family Programming Chairs: Gelena Tonkonogi & Julie Welsh

Fund Raising: Colleen Ciccariello & Shira Wade

Superintendent: Joanna Wexler, Ph. D.

Assistant Superintendent-Secondary: Charles Malone, Ed. D.

Assistant Superintendent-Elementary: Helen Sclama-Zaleski, Ed. D.

Website: cbsd.org; Phone: 267-893-2000
Location: 20 Weldon Drive, Doylestown, PA, USA;
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbschools/

Instagram: @cbsdschools

Twitter: @CBSDSchools

Principal: Karl Funseth

Principal's Secretary: Peggy Bernabei

Assistant Principal: Melissa Brevic

Assistant Principal's Secretary: Michele Droxler

Website: cbsd.org/butler
Location: 200 Brittany Drive, Chalfont, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-4250