Butler Bear News

Huge THANK YOU to the coordinator and residents of Primrose Apartments for coming together to collect school supplies for our students! Your generosity means the world to us!

*If you have a "Good Thing" you would like to share, please email Mrs. Michal and it will be added to our next newsletter.

• We will begin inviting parents to join your student(s) during their lunch on August 25th. You can join your students on Mondays and Fridays throughout the school year.
• 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).

If your student wants to learn or enhance their ballroom dance skills, make sure to click the link below to fill out an application. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 12th at 4:00pm. Applicants will be notified of the club start date. Look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

The season to "Unearth" a world of possibilities is upon us! We encourage students in 2nd and 3rd grade to complete an application to join us for endless fun and learning. Applications can be found via the link below or by asking homeroom teachers for a copy. Applications are due by September 26th. Students selected to join the League will be notified October 1st.

We are so excited to announce that Van R. Butler Elementary School will be having a Volleyball Program for girls in grades 3, 4, and 5! The purpose of the program will be to improve basic Volleyball skills.

For more information and to sign up, click the link below.

Make plans now to participate in the Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest! The topic for 2025-2026, which is due December 5, is "Lunch with a Signer". Parents, this is a great opportunity for your fifth grader to expand their horizons and work on a project at home. For more information, see the attached flyer and rules.

To learn more about our Accelerated Reader (AR) Program, click the document link below. You will find information about expectations, point system, and rewards.

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. We appreciate any and all support!

This month, we're celebrating citizenship! Each month, Resiliency Florida features a Resiliency Characteristic of the Month. ​

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

In order to ensure a seamless experience, it is highly recommended you visit or create a FOCUS Parent Portal account to ensure your contact information is up-to-date. You may do this by visiting https://www.walton.k12.fl.us/o/wcsd/page/parent-portal.

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.

Do you have concerns about your child's speech, communications, learning, behavior, vision or hearing? Freeport Learning Center provides FREE screenings year-round.

Need to schedule an appointment? Check out the PDF below to see the next steps.

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.