The Bulldog Buzz
Butler Middle School Weekly Family Newsletter: 1/6/2023
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Important Upcoming Dates
1/19 - Culver's Night
1/20 - Last Day of 1st Semester
1/22 - Butler Night at Skateland Waukesha (See Butler Pack below)
1/23 - NO SCHOOL / Staff Development
1/26 - Family Trivia Night at Butler (See Butler Pack below)
2/1 - Yearbook Orders Due (More info below)
STAFF HIGHLIGHTS - 8 Blue Team
Each week we will highlight a team or department at Butler Middle School so that you can become acquainted with the B.E.S.T. staff!
8 Blue Students In Action
CHECK THIS OUT!!
Introducing the Butler Pack
The goal of the Butler Pack is to further build connection and sense of community at Butler Middle School through fun and interesting student and family events.
AVID
High School AVID Elective Applications Now Open
Applications for the 9th grade AVID elective program are open thru January 13. Please click this link to apply for the AVID 9 elective at your future high school. Parent/student informational AVID meetings at North, South, and West will be held on January 11 at each building in the library at 6:00 PM. For more information about AVID, please visit www.avid.org or contact Amanda Wagner ajwagner@waukesha.k12.wi.us.
Middle School AVID 7 and 8 Applications Now Open
Applications for the 7th and 8th grade AVID elective programs are open. Please click this link to apply for AVID 7 or AVID 8. Parent/student informational AVID meetings will be held the following nights:
Butler Auditorium: January 11th at 5:30 PM Applications due by January 19
Horning Auditorium:January 12th at 5:00 PM Applications due by January 20
Les Paul Library: January 5th at 5:30 PM Applications due by January 13
For more information about AVID, please visit www.avid.org or contact Amanda Wagner ajwagner@waukesha.k12.wi.us.
VOTE NOW!
The Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium was nominated for Best of the Burbs! If given the opportunity to win the title of "Best of the Burbs, this would make the HD Planetarium a household name outside of Waukesha County. Additional Exposure = Additional Funding = NEW Shows!
Vote once, or up to once daily by visiting https://vote.milwaukeemag.com/recreation/attraction-museums-historic-sites-amusement-parks
Yearbook
Orders are due by Wednesday, February 1st.
Yearbooks can be purchased for $22.00:
- On Infinite Campus (Parent Portal) and selecting optional fees and then yearbook.
- Bring cash or check made payable to Butler Middle School to Mrs. Motl in the main office.
Community Resources
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resource
CARE SOLACE
The School District Of Waukesha partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 in any language
Visit www.caresolace.com/sdw and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Principal's Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Kelly Motl 262-970-2905
Assistant Principal/ Attendance Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Judy Polka 262-970-2917
Principal: Mrs. Laura Jennaro 262-970-2910
Assistant Principal: Mr. Jeffrey Taege 262-970-2911
Dean of Students: Mr. Chad Montez 262-970-2960