The Paw Power Press

Save the date for Butler's Halloween Parade - taking place in the AM of Tuesday, October 31st, outdoors on school property. Further information and details will be shared with the community about the parade route and timing, but please anticipate the morning event and hope for nice weather!

Please note this is a half-day for students. For our Kindergarten Families, PM Kindergarten is reporting in the morning to school on the 31st. Therefore, our AM students will hold their parade on Monday morning, October 30th.

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.

This Report to Parents offers families strategies to building social and emotional skills at home.

"Educators help students learn all sorts of new things, including social and emotional skills. Social-emotional learning helps kids:"

• Develop healthy identities;
• Manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals;
• Feel and show empathy for others;
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships;
• Make responsible and caring decisions.

To learn about six ways you can help your child develop social and emotional skills to bridge learning from the classroom to the home, click here.

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
• Critical Thinkers
• Effective Communicators
• Thoughtful Collaborators
• Adaptable Innovators

To learn more about this month's Portrait of a Graduate: Responsible Citizen, please click here.

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.

Butler School & the PTO host many exciting events, including evening activities , Book Fairs, Holiday Shoppe, 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.

Any families in need of assistance with school supplies for your child, including backpacks, please contact our Butler Student Services Department and ask to speak to your child's student counselor. Mrs. O'Connell is the student counselor for grades 1/3/5; Mrs. Milotich is the student counselor for grades 2/4/6. Both work with Kindergarten. Items donated by Action Karate and the Bucks IU - We thank them for their support!

CHIP is short for the Children's Health Insurance Program, Pennsylvania's program to provide health insurance to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance.

CHIP is brought to you by leading health insurance companies. You'll have a choice of major insurance companies with networks of physicians, specialists, and care facilities near you. Your kids may even be able to keep visiting the same doctors they see today.

Click here to find out more information & to apply!

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.

October:

Oct. 2-6 - Butler PTO Fall Book Fair

Oct. 2-6 - Butler PTO Dine & Donate (Fusion Kitchen)

Oct. 6 - Butler PTO "Butler Bash" - 5:30 PM (Outside) - NOT a drop-off event! Parent/Guardian Must Attend

Oct. 10 - Butler Picture Day

Oct. 10 - CBSD School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM - ESC 16 Welden Dr.

Oct. 11 - Fire Prevention Day - Chal-Brit Grades K-3

Oct. 12 - Butler Spirit Day (Flip Flop Day - Students Dress as Staff; Staff Dress as Students)

Oct. 17or18 - 5th Grade Soil Secrets - Peace Valley (Classroom Schedules)

Oct 20 - 6th Grade Haunted Hallway (For Students Grades 3-6 Only) - 7:00 PM

Oct. 25 - Superintendent's Student Council (AM)

Oct. 26 & 27 - 6th Grade Ropes Event (School-Day)

Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade & Parties (Schedule TBD)

Oct. 31 - Half-Day for Students (Staff Professional Development) - 12:25 Dismissal

Please be sure to look for details if there is rain in the forecast.

Mark your calendars, comb/brush your hair, and find your best outfit for Butler's 23-24 Picture Day on Tuesday, October 10th! More details and information to be sent home in the Wednesday Folders!

Picture Retake Day is scheduled for November 20th, 2023

Butler Elementary School would like to promote a Pine Run Elementary event for a family/student in need of help. Head to Spatolas on 10/11.

CB East and Pennridge Field Hockey teams are teaming on their 10/11 game night to support KIN Wellness and Support Center of Doylestown. KIN cultivates a strong community creating a comforting, non-medical retreat that offers care and support to all who battle cancer in Bucks County.

Refer to this Calendar to anticipate Spirit Days for the year! Dates subject to change (or events added).

Butler Elementary School is fortunate to have the best team of custodians! Mr. Sutton and Mr. Garza support our students and staff during the day while Mr. Acevedo, Mr. Lukens, and Mr. Tongue clean the classrooms while supporting after school activities during evenings. They are a cohesive unit who work well together and accomplish so much during the year! Thanks to each of them for their dedication to Butler!

The Butler PTO works in unison with our school in creating a community-friendly environment for our students, families, and staff. The first event of the year was organized by our PTO when they hosted Bingo Night on Friday, September 22nd. It was so much fun and well-attended by our families. So much fun was had by all in attendance. Thanks to the PTO for organizing and providing an enjoyable night for our families!

CB South and Butler have a working connection across the years where High School Students from the School-Aged Child Class get to observe staff, interact, and teach a lesson with our Butler Students. During visits from our High Schoolers (several returning Butler Bears) they are able to share introductions, observe the teacher, support students working, and lead a subject. Starting September 26th, the CB South students will have 4-visits to Butler and we look forward to each event!

The opening of school is a busy time for our classrooms and teachers - establishing routines, launching new school-wide initiatives, and setting the stage for a successful year! It is also a busy time for our Butler PTO as we begin our many fun fall events. Between Oct. 2-6, the Butler Scholastic Fall Book Fair was held on our school stage. The Butler PTO Scholastic Book Fair is always a success providing the option for new and exciting books for all the students. Reading independently is such an important activity for students learning success and we appreciate the support of our Butler PTO with this popular event!

Some photos from the week!

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. Student coupons 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 September winners), students had special time with Mr. Funseth & Mrs. Dowd, while being honored with a special certificate 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".

9/29 Winners:

Leah K. (Kdg.), Hunter G. (Gr. 1), Haviva C. (Gr. 2), Shrithika S. (Gr. 3), Vincent D. (Gr. 4), Eleanor C. (Gr. 5), Jocelyn W. (Gr. 6), T-Shirt - Eva G. (Gr. 4)

Congratulations to all students who earned Positive Paw Power awards!

"Welcome Back!" - 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: Abram Lucabaugh, Ed. D.

Assistant Superintendent-Secondary: 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