Paw Power Press
Butler Elementary School - Volume 4 - November 2025
Holiday Giving Tree Program Invitation
As the holiday season approaches, Butler Elementary is extending an invitation to families who may be experiencing a challenging time to participate in our Holiday Giving Tree Program. If your family needs assistance, please reach out to your school counselor by October 24th.
Mrs. Linda O'Connell (Grades: KPM, 1, 3, & 5) loconnell@cbsd.org
Mrs. Kathy Milotich (Grades KAM, EDK, 2, 4, & 6) kmilotich@cbsd.org
Butler Cell Phone/SMART Watch/Personal Device Policy
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.
Carline Tags
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 personalized car tag!
Student 1:1 Device Assistance
School District Playgrounds - Public Announcement (Before/After School Timing)
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.
2025-26 Family Handbook Now Available, Please Read Closely
All CBSD families and students are encouraged to carefully review the 2025-26 Family Handbook now available on the district's website. The handbook includes sections on important topics such as equal opportunity protections; report cards; health, special education, and other services for students; regulations and disciplinary procedures, including policies on smoking/vaping, drugs and alcohol, and threats; technology and cell phone usage; parental rights; Title IX procedures; and more. Thank you for your support in following district guidelines to maintain safe and caring schools.
Update on Grade Realignment Planning and FDK, New Webpages
At the Sept. 18 school board meeting, an update was presented that celebrated the first weeks of this year's "pioneer" full-day kindergarten program and provided the status of planning for grade realignment next year. Read more and view new informational webpages: Realignment | FDK
We're Hiring! Open Positions Include HR Managers
Interested in making a positive difference in the lives of CB children and young adults? We want to meet you! We’re hiring for a range of positions, including custodians, educational assistants, nurses, office support, substitutes, and transportation aides. We are also seeking qualified applicants for two open human resource manager positions. Learn more about the HR positions.
Reminder: Limits on Due Dates for Homework and Summative Tasks Near Observances
Following a practice that began last school year, the district has once again shared a year-long calendar of observances with faculty and set guidelines on when no homework or summative tasks should be due. View the list of observances and relate homework guidelines. Our Next recognized Holiday is Oct. 20th - Diwali.
Students: Help CBSD “See the Good and Be the Good” Through Your Art!
Submission Deadline is Oct. 31 for Theme "See the Good, Be the Good Through Kindness"
Congrats to Warick Elementary 5th grader Hadley Sweeney for winning the first lockscreen contest of the school year! CBSD invites students to create original lock screen designs that celebrate the good in our schools, our people, and our community. Each month, one winning design will be featured on the lock screens of district laptops and ClearTouch panels. The winning student artist will also receive a prize and be invited to a school board meeting to be recognized! Entries are being accepted for the November contest theme "See the Good, Be the Good Through Kindness" until Oct. 31. Read more about how to enter.
$16K in Grants Awarded by CB Education Foundation to Support Enrichment Experiences
Check "e-Flyer Folder" Regularly for Community Events, Including Upcoming Diwali Celebration
Did you know there's a webpage on CBSD.org where you can get information on various community events happening around Central Bucks? Flyers that used to go in backpacks or were sent home with students are being collected on the district's "e-Flyer Folder" webpage. Check it out now! Recent additions include information on DAA basketball and volleyball, an after-school fab lab, Buckingham Contra Dance and a list of Buckingham's 325 year celebrations, CB East vs. CB West field hockey clinic, and a CB West boys basketball clinic.
School Calendar
October:
Oct. 16 - CB School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM - 16 Welden (ESC)
Oct. 17 - Veteran's Day Pretzel Sale
Oct. 20 - Diwali (No School/Offices Open)
Oct. 21-24 - PTO Fall Book Fair (Follow Classroom Schedule)
Oct. 24 - PTO Halloween Fun & Fright Night (5&6) Grades 2-6 Invited to Participate
Oct. 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week - Life is a Puzzle: Solve it Drug-Free! (Spirit Day Themes Below)
Oct. 27 & 28 - 6th Grade Ropes Field Trip - Elbow Lane
Oct. 29 - Picture Retake Day
Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade 9:30 AM (Outdoor Only); Parties AM (Schedule TBD)
Oct. 31 - Half-Day for Students (12:25 PM Dismissal) - Staff Professional Development
November:
Nov. 2 - Daylight Savings (Begins) - "Fall Back" (Sunday)
Nov. 4 - Election Day - No School for Students (Offices Open) - Staff Professional Development
Nov. 6 - PTO Basketball - Harlem Wizards vs. Butler Bears - CB South (7:00 PM)
Nov. 10 - Spirit Day - Dress to "Un-Impress" (Tacky Outfit)
Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day (Recognized)
Nov. 12 - Butler Veteran's Day Ceremony 9:30 AM-10:00 AM (& Invited Guests)
Nov. 13 - Spirit Day - World Kindness Day (Dress in Yellow & Black) - Kind Like Joey
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
Nov. 26 - No School for Students (Staff Development Day)
Nov. 27 & 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
The Book Fair is COMING 10/21-10/24
The Book Fair is coming! Expect to see a Scholastic Flyer that will provide a sampling of books available at the fair. Book Fair purchases can be made with cash, checks made payable to Butler PTO, or eWallet. For parents who are able to be present during your child's scheduled time, a credit card is also an option (must be the credit card itself, not only the numbers – parent signature required for transaction).
Sign up now for eWallet here!! REMEMBER - eWallet is now like a gift card and all funds stay on the eWallet and can be used at the next fair or at the online book fair. Each student needs their own eWallet account.
We look forward to the opportunity in finding a new favorite book!
CB East Patriot Players: Halloween Party
If Performance and Acting are in your "veins", consider joining CB East's Patriot Players Halloween Party on Sunday, October 26th! Details below!
Red Ribbon Week - Life is a Puzzle - 10/27-10/31
Red Ribbon Week: Life is a Puzzle - Solve it Drug-Free! is nationally recognized program and held throughout our schools. It is an opportunity to support students in making positive decisions and safe choices. During the week, teachers will facilitate lessons from our district's Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs curriculum - while each day will be a festive spirit day in support of living drug-free.
The World Famous Harlem Wizards Basketball Game vs. Butler Teachers! - 11/6
Be sure to catch the most electrifying event of the year - The Harlem Wizards! Check out this Hype Video for what's to come!
Tickets on sale now! Click Here!
The Butler PTO Monster Mash (K-2 Event Only) - 10/3
Author, Lynne Kelly - Visits Butler Intermediate Students - 10/10
On Friday, October 10, our fourth through sixth grade students had the exciting opportunity to meet Lynne Kelly, an award-winning and USA Today best-selling author. Ms. Kelly is known for her engaging novels such as Song for a Whale, The Secret Language of Birds, and Chained. During her presentation, Ms. Kelly shared details about her writing process and how she develops her ideas, plans her stories, and revises her drafts. She explained how thorough research helps her accurately portray the behaviors, environments, and unique qualities of the creatures she writes about. Our students are very excited to begin reading the novels they ordered and to check-out out her titles from the Butler Library!
Fire Prevention Visit - Butler Visit - 10/14/25
On Tuesday, October 14th, the Chalfont Fire Department visited Butler Elementary to speak with students in grades K–4 about fire safety. Firefighters shared important safety tips and demonstrated how to respond in case of a fire emergency. They also wore their full protective gear to help children become familiar with what firefighters look like during a rescue. The visit was both educational and reassuring, helping our young learners feel more confident and prepared. Thanks to the Chalfont Fire Department for their guidance during Fire Prevention Month!
Spirit Day - Teamwork - Where You Favorite Team
Even though the night before was heartbreaking for our Flyers, Phillies, and Eagle fans, we still found a team to root for on Friday October 10th's Teamwork Spirit Day on October 10th! Both staff and students wore a favorite jersey, college, or local team to cheer on to victory!
Girl Scouts Bronze Award Beautifies Butler Elementary: New Ashley's Woods Picnic Table
The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn. Six of the 2024-2025 Juniors of Troop 252 earned their Bronze Award this past scouting year. Charlee, Eloise, Kayla, Maeve, Marni, and Martyna collectively put in over 1000 hours on this project. These Butler girls worked as a team to replace the picnic bench in Ashley’s Woods that was destroyed in a storm. They chose the teal green color to match the Junior green vest and painted pansies on the tabletop as that is the crest of Troop 252. A Tic Tac Toe board was also painted on the top and the girls hope people will find leaves, pinecones, acorns, or other pieces of nature for use in play. The Girl Scout Brownies and remaining Juniors of Troop 252 supported them in their endeavor to achieve this award!
Thank you to Wehrung’s Hardware store for their generous donation of the picnic table! Thank you to Austin Brigg’s Paint store on Butler Pike for the discounts and support provided for this project. Thank you, Mr. Funseth, Mrs. Dowd, and Mrs. Brevic for your support in helping to complete this project!
Paw Power Winners - 10/3 & 10/10
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!
10/3 Winners: Liam G. (Kdg.), Charlie C. (Gr. 1), Zayd N. (Gr.2), Molly G. (Gr.3), Elina R. (Gr.4), Amelia M. (Gr.5), Joey P. (Gr.6), Teacher Leader - Mrs. Carrelli
10/10 Winners: James L. (Kdg.), Sophia S. (Gr.1), Weston L. (Gr.2), Claire M. (Gr.3), McKayla M. (Gr.4), Kiera G. (Gr.5), Samantha Mc. (Gr.6), Teacher Leader - Mrs. Zahustecher
10/3 Winners
10/3 - Mrs. Carrelli
10/10 Winner
10/10 Winners
10/10 - Mrs. Zahustecher
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The Butler PTO Newsletter
Central Bucks School District
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/
Simon Butler Elementary School
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