The Butler Elementary Perennial Math Team has completed its 2024-2025 season. Students did an amazing job in the competitions and learned a great deal about reasoning and logical thinking as well as many important math strategies. Team members included Chase Ayers, Conner Borries, Kai Bridwell, Alan Castillo, Fisher Crosby, Jace Dupuis, Madelyn Farnham, Alex Fusu, Lachlan Jewel, Javier Lopez, William Olivarez (4th grade) and Blake Boyer, Emma Burke, Olivia Cai, Henry Edwards, Norah Etheridge, Sophia Garrard, and Cami Susi (5th grade). Our season top scorers were William Olivarez (4th grade) and Norah Etheridge (5th grade). William Olivarez was invited to compete in the National Championships later this month. Please congratulate these students on their hard work and dedication to learning!

Butler-based Girl Scout Troop 10302 volunteered to pack bags at Food For Thought Outreach, and presented a check for $1,000 to help fund the pantry. A portion of the Scouts’ cookie sale proceeds are earmarked for charitable giving, and Girl Scouts are tasked with being considerate and caring, and making the world a better place. The girls were also able to see all of the past "Read To Feed" checks hanging on the wall, the result of students’ AR reading achievements. Pictured are Ramona Fernandez, Eva Booth, Charley Miller, Emma Pooler, Bowie Thurgood, Jenna Kurth and Madelyn Farnham.

Students from South Walton High School came to our school to teach science lessons to some of our classes. The high school students rotated between 2nd - 5th grade classes with different science lessons. The experiments had our students excited for more! Thank you South Walton High School students for making our students excited to learn!!

Congratulations to the following students for being nominated as next year's Council Students due to their promise of commitment to our fellow students and school! We are so proud to name you as the 2025/2026 School Year Council of Houses Students!

Cecilia Owen, Kate Sledge, Milly Staggs, Autumn Brewer, Genesis Zimmerman, Rylee Brown, Hazel Stutz, Lucy Tate, Jace Dupuis, Ivy Esposito, Makaylee Bridwell, Gray Dombroski, Stella Reimer, Amelia Rudzki, Nova Bowers, Emery Kayte Ross, Grant Elmore, Avery Kate Reeder, Samantha Sirten, Lila Etheredge, Wilson Green, Sadie Neverdahl, Mila Reale, Will Ricks, Lennox Sturgeon, Lucy Creinin, Bliss Tatum

During the final house chant competition, Altruismo was voted as the winners of the Spirit Stick! Members from Isibindi and Altruismo participated in the changing of flags tradition.

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

• Parents, come in on Monday or Friday to join your student(s) for lunch.
• 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).

The safety of our students is our top priority. During morning drop off, please make sure to go through the car line if you are not parking to walk your student to the school. The parking lot is not a designated "drop and go" location. Also, please do not leave your student(s) at the door before our staff are scheduled to supervise at 7:05AM. We appreciate your support in assuring our students are safe.

Is your rising 5th grade student interested in the WVRB News Team for 2025-2026? Please fill out the form at the link below and follow the directions, which includes a video submission by your student. The deadline to apply is May 28th at 2:15 PM. No late submissions will be accepted.

Summer is a great time to work on our drawing skills as we visit new places and see new things. I would like to challenge any students who are willing to complete 10 drawings (one per week) during the summer months. These drawings can be any size, but must be COMPLETE, with a subject and a background. Fill the page! Color is optional. Those who complete this challenge can have their work displayed at the beginning of the year (if they want to) and will get their name on my “Wall of Fame” to go up in the art room next year! This is for students who will be going into grades 3-5.

It is never too early to begin thinking about the step your student takes after graduation. Florida Prepaid has plans that begin at just $29/Month.

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Check out this cool week long camp opportunity for your student(s)!

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.

Please remember that we do not provide child supervision until 7:05 a.m. We ask that you keep your student(s) in your car until that time. We will then open the doors for students to get breakfast or go to class at 7:05 a.m. If you are dropping your student(s) off in the mornings, keep in mind that the drop off time is fastest between 7:05 and 7:20.

We want to make sure all of our students stay safe while on campus.

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 November.

Parents residing South of Hwy 98 and West of Co Hwy 393 to 30-a have the option to walk with their child to and from school each day. A walker pass MUST be obtained in the office. Please provide a proof of residency when applying for the pass. Walker passes are not available for parents who wish to park in the parking lot and walk up to retrieve their child. Parents who wish to have their child walk or bike to school unaccompanied must get administrative approval and have a written note on file at school.

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.