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On Administrative Professionals Day, we extend our sincere gratitude to our outstanding school secretaries. Your dedication, kindness, and behind‑the‑scenes problem solving keep our school running smoothly every day. We are truly thankful for all you do to support our students, staff, and families. Our school would not be the same without you!

With spring weather, there has been an increase in bike riding and scooters. A current concern is with students during arrival/dismissal. Pennsylvania state law requires all bicycle riders under the age of 12 to wear a helmet. This mandate applies to anyone operating a bicycle, riding as a passenger, or in an attached trailer or seat. Helmets must meet approved safety standards. While no law requires 12 years and older to wear a helmet, safety standards state how they protect lives.

Pennsylvania law states that individuals must be 16-years of age to ride an e-bike, while there is no law yet created for e-scooters. Therefore, no e-bikes should be ridden to Butler Elementary due to the age-restriction.

If your student rides to school, we encourage parents have a conversation with their child. Several students are riding their transports in the middle of the street during arrival and dismissal or weaving in and out of vehicles as cars are exiting during walker dismissal. We have reached out to parents in specific instances, but we want to avoid a tragedy with the increase of bike and scooter riders. For everyone who drives to school, please be cautious of student walkers and riders.

As a courtesy, please read the fact sheet below for requirements and safety standards. Information courtesy of the New Britain Township Police Department.

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.

We invite you to watch a short video as a reminder about the guidelines for student use of cell phones and personal electronic devices, including smartwatches, in our schools.

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.

Online registration for the 2026-27 school year opened Jan. 26 for families of ALL students who will be new to the district next school year, including kindergartners. Learn more about registration and how to start a new registration application.

Want the best view for your graduate’s big moment? Enter the CB Education Foundation’s 2026 Graduation Day Raffle for a chance to win VIP seating and a reserved parking spot at this year’s ceremonies!

Two families will be named winners from each high school. If the ceremony is held outdoors as scheduled, each winning family will receive four VIP reserved tickets and one VIP parking space. If the ceremony is held indoors due to weather, two tickets and a VIP parking space will be provided.

Enter now! Tickets are:

• $5 per entry
• $25 for 6 entries
• $40 for 10 entries

Questions: jackie@cbeducationfoundation.org. All proceeds benefit the CB Education Foundation's grant programs, which directly support CB students and educators.

If you use the official CBSD app on your iPhone or Android device, please visit the App Store or Google Play and search for "Central Bucks" to locate the app and update it to the most current version. The most current version of the app lists the most accurate and up-to-date information from the district, including calendar details.

Did you know that Central Bucks residents and local citizens without students attending a CBSD school can sign up to receive community-wide email and text messages and alerts from the district? The district welcomes community members who are interested in receiving updates about school board action, alerts about school schedule changes, and other communications intended for the public. Sign up now to stay connected to CB!

The CBSD "e-flyer folder" webpage lists various community events and activities happening outside our schools and around Central Bucks. Recently added is information on a CB East flag football clinic, Gather for Good community event, Titan Thespian character event, CB South Volleyball camp and PA Rush soccer tryouts! Visit the webpage

Get ready for a summer filled with music, creativity, enrichment, athletics, and new friendships.

Central Bucks School District Community School is proud to offer an exciting lineup of 2026 summer camps designed to help students explore their interests, build skills, and have fun along the way. From band, strings, and singing to French culture, mock trial, and chess to sports camps and hands-on enrichment, there’s something for every learner and every passion.

View the camps and register now!

May:

May 1-8 - PSSA Make Ups

May 5 - Teacher Appreciation Day

May 6 - School Nurse Appreciation Day

May 8 - Spirit Day - Black & White Day

May 11-14 - Butler PTO Book Fair (School Day Only)

May 11 - 1st Grade Concert - 6:30 PM

May 11 - 3rd Grade Concert - 7:30 PM

May 12 - Screenagers Next Chapter - Lenape Middle School - 7:00 PM

May 18 - 2nd Grade Concert - 6:30 PM

May 18 - 4th Grade Concert - 7:30 PM

May 19 - No School - Election Day

May 21 - Field Day - Green Vs. White!

May 22 - Early Dismissal - 12:25 PM; PM Staff Development; AM Kdg. Attends (ONLY)

May 25 - School Holiday - Memorial Day - No School for Students and Staff (Offices Closed)

May 27 - Coffee w/ the Cops - 8:00-9:00 AM - (NBTPD & Tom's Coffee Truck)

May 27 - PTO General Meeting in Library - 7:00 PM

May 29 - Butler Volunteer Tea (All Volunteers Welcomed) - Anytime between 8:15-10:30 AM

The Central Bucks Education Foundation is pleased to present a practical, expert-led session focused on supporting student well-being and reducing barriers to learning. "Supporting the Whole Child: Anxiety & Learning Differences" will take place on Saturday, May 2. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Unami Middle School and features licensed school and clinical psychologists who will share actionable strategies event attendees can use right away. Teachers can earn three Act 48 hours by registering in Frontline. Teachers are FREE and will earn 3 hours of Act 48 credit, registering in the Frontline system, while all other community members are only $25! View the event flyer and register on CBEF's website now!

Central Bucks parents, guardians, and students in sixth grade and above are invited to continue the community conversation about screen time and digital wellness at a showing of "Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age" on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at Lenape Middle School (313 W. State St., Doylestown). No pre-registration is required, and childcare will not be available. The event is free-of-charge. Learn more

Please mark your calendars for our Spring Concert Series for chorus/music.

-Ms. Griffin

Calling all kindergarten to 6th-grade students -- it's almost time lace up your sneakers for the second annual CB Kids Run event on Saturday, May 16 then get ready to TRI something new at the fourth annual CB Kids Triathlon on Sunday, May 17. Registration for both events is now open. Learn more and register!

New Britain Police are hosting a special event before school near the .... beginning at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 27th. Join them for the event! Tom's Coffee Truck will be there with more than coffee - but child beverages, too!

Dear Parent and School Volunteers,

You are all cordially invited to enjoy a special Volunteer Tea event hosted by the Butler Staff! Please see details below and be sure to RSVP so we have an accurate count for our planning and preparation. We hope you all can stop by to share in our appreciation and thanks for an incredible year!

Bring your interested student to CB West to learn more about music options in Central Bucks - 6:30 - 8:30 PM! Details below for current Grades 2, 3, and 4!

Please see the attached calendar for our Spirit Day Themes!

Please save the dates for our upcoming 5th & 6th Grade Promotions which will be held on two different nights in June - both beginning at 7:00 PM. We have coordinated our night events with those of Unami, CB South, and MBIT in order to avoid any potential conflicts (as best as possible) in order to maximize participation for our students and families!

With the calendar flipping to May, we're a little over a month away from celebrating the Class of 2026 at each CB high school's commencement ceremony. Scheduled for Thursday, June 11, CB East's ceremony is at 2 p.m.; CB West's at 4:15 p.m.; and CB South's at 6:30 p.m. Each ceremony is set to be held outdoors on each school's football field. All grades have an early dismissal on June 11. Additional details will be shared as we get closer. Congrats, grads!

Details below.

Butler 5th and 6th graders participated in the PTO Lip Sync on Friday, April 17. Students performed to popular songs in both individual and group acts. Teacher judges scored each performance across multiple categories, including choreography, accuracy, showmanship, and creativity.

To top off the night, a special surprise band took the stage to perform “Crazy Train,” stunning and thrilling the crowd! It was a fantastic evening—thank you to Mr. Bender, Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. Temple for organizing and facilitating the event, and to the many parents who supported rehearsals throughout the week.

On Friday, Butler held our final Town Hall Meeting Assembly on Friday, April 17th. We were excited to welcome our special guest speaker from the Roxy Therapy Dog Program. Phyllis Mikolaj, Vice President and Director of the School Program, visited with her therapy dog, Katie, to talk with students about how Roxy Therapy Dogs promote and spread KINDNESS. Kindness is one of our Butler Pledges, making this a meaningful and memorable experience for students. As a show of thanks, Butler Ambassadors created thank you cards for Ms. Mikolaj and Katie - thanking them for spending time with us this day! Roxy Readers support all 15 Central Bucks School District elementary schools by helping students build confidence, reduce anxiety, and grow a love of reading. For more information, Click Here to go to their website.

Butler celebrated Earth Day with a day of engaging, meaningful activities that inspired students to care for our planet. Classrooms explored Earth-friendly ideas that chose among read-aloud resources, thoughtful writing activities, and hands-on crafts. Students also showed their enthusiasm during Earth Day by wearing green or nature-themed shirts. The celebration culminated in a friendly cafeteria challenge where grade levels worked together to limit waste by avoiding disposable items and recycling, reinforcing teamwork and environmental responsibility. Congratulations to the 5th grade!

This week, our fourth graders enjoyed an exciting and educational field trip to Heritage Conservancy’s Russell‑Mandel Preserve on April 30 and May 1. Students explored the importance of conservation and local ecosystems through hands‑on learning, including studying seed adaptations and dispersal of native plants, observing pollinators, and examining aquatic macroinvertebrates from the preserve’s creek to better understand water quality. A guided meadow walk allowed students to see firsthand how plants and animals thrive through unique adaptations while deepening connections to our science curriculum. We are grateful to Heritage Conservancy for providing this meaningful and free learning experience that inspired students to appreciate and care for the natural world.

Each Town Hall Assembly highlights a core school community attribute. Earlier this year, we focused on Respect and Responsibility, and on April 17th, Kindness took center stage. Students who exemplified kindness throughout this period were recognized with a special t‑shirt and certificate.

Congratulations to:

Liam G. & Blair S. (Kdg.); Nora K (1st), Gage A. (2nd), Chase S. (3rd). Yeji P. (4th), Ryan T. (5th), Zach M. (6th)

Students from Mrs. Schlotter's 5th Grade classroom had a blast cheering on CB South Senior, Braeden Surina, during his senior night lacrosse game at CB South on May 1st! The mentor program led by South teacher, Mr. Melvin, has created an amazing connection with Braeden who was matched with Mrs. Schlotter's class this past fall. Congratulations to Braeden and CB South Lacrosse!

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!

4/24 Winners: Emma K. (Kdg.), Emilia G. (Gr.1), Dylan M. (Gr.2), Charlotte J. (Gr.3), Peyton P. (Gr.4), Hailey J. (Gr.5), Emily Ott (Gr.6), Teacher Leader: Mrs. Rosica

5/1 Winners: Elle M. (Kdg.), Edward G. (Gr.1), Maeve W. (Gr.2), Audrey L. (Gr.3), Charlie F. (Gr.4), Kelsey S. (Gr.5), Leia D. (Gr.6), Staff Leader - Mrs. Dallas

Students are celebrated for their positive behaviors

"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 PTO newsletter.

The 2025-26 Butler Family Directory is live online here! This is a password protected document. The password was emailed to all parents separately from the school office. Enter the password and then click "Read Only" to download or open the document.

Please join the Butler PTO for our final General Meeting of the School Year

Interim 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/

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