Butler Bear News

We LOVED seeing everyone participating in Red Ribbon Week by dressing up this week, especially today! Happy Halloween! 🎃

*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 & Guardians, come to school to join your student(s) for lunch on Mondays and Fridays.
• 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).

Thank you so much for supporting our school with Boosterthon. I was amazed to learn our school has been participating in Boosterthon for 18 years! This year, our efforts will help us restore our school's basketball courts, which I know the students will love.

We began our half day training today by announcing our Teacher of the Year, Dr. Fairweather. We are so proud of her! Please know all of our teachers here at Butler work so hard for your children. They stay late, put in the effort, go above and beyond, and make learning fun.

Our Resiliency word of the month for November is Gratitude, and if you have time, please consider sending a word of gratitude to a teacher or other school staff member that helps make a difference in your child's life. Words of encouragement mean so much to us, and if keeps us going!

I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!

This weekend there is a special challenge to help Van R. Butler Elementary reach our goal of $40,000 for the Basketball Court Restoration. Check out MyBooster.com for details!

Here's how your family can make a big difference:

1. SIGN UP your student(s) on MyBooster.com today.

2. SHARE with your family/friends using the SHARE tools on MyBooster.com

3. GIVE a donation.

Tip for This Weekend: The easiest way to ask for a donation is to create a Student Star Video. Just upload a photo of your student on MyBooster.com and create a fun video starring them to share with family and friends! Thank you for supporting our school!

We would like to honor your service at our Veterans Day Celebration!

We will have 2 programs. K-2nd will be at 8:30. 3rd-5th will be at 9:40. Both programs will be held in the gym. Please RSVP via the link below or by scanning the QR Code.

Book Carnival Poster Contest

If you are interested in adopting a classroom, please scan the QR Code. Donations can range from $10 - $300. Classroom adoption funds allow teachers to purchase additional needs for their classroom that their typical supply budget provides. Here is a list of teachers that have not yet been fully adopted:

Ms. Marasco, Ms. DeGenova, Ms. McCauley, Ms. England, Ms. Summers, Ms. Duplessis, Ms. Rowin, Ms. Dadant, Coach Nick, Coach Key, Coach Jewell, Mr. Porter, Ms. Shelton, Ms. Squires, Ms. Bridwell, Ms. Bigler, Ms. Carias, Ms. Zintz, Ms. Zelenak, Ms. Davis, Ms. Cook, Mr. Connor, Ms. Boone, Ms. Held, Ms. McFerrin, Ms. Coldros, Ms. Gudewicz, Ms. Richardson, Ms. Wright, Ms. Anderson, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Ranck, and Ms. Earley

We appreciate any and all support!

Florida is leading a first-in-the-nation approach that empowers students to persevere and overcome life’s inevitable challenges. The Florida Department of Education developed state education standards and resources to equip students with skills that build resiliency.​

Teachers will find ways to incorporate opportunities to demonstrate "gratitude" into their lessons, and we appreciate it if parents can encourage it as well!

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 August.

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. All studens will learn about FortifyFL during the first week of school.