Butler Bear News

Huge THANK YOU to our sponsors at Winn Dixie of Miramar Beach, Scott Szucs and his crew! Their generosity helps make big things possible for our students and staff. 💚

Thank you to our PTO and parent volunteers that helped make our Picture Day run smoothly! We appreciate you all so much.

*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 & Guardians, come to school to join your student(s) for lunch on Mondays and Fridays.
• 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).

Thank you so much for your participation in our Open House and Book Fair! It’s always a joy to see so many families at school, and your involvement makes a big difference in our students' success.

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Culture Night on Thursday evening. We welcome all families to bring a dish that represents your culture to share. In addition to food and fellowship, we’ll also be offering a variety of helpful resources, including information on medical care, GED classes for adults, and educational materials.

This week and next, students are participating in a writing assessment called Write Score. This progress monitoring tool asks students to read one or more texts and respond to a writing prompt. For example, a fifth-grade student might read about year-round school versus traditional school calendars and be asked to write an argument using details from both texts. These writing samples are then sent to Write Score, which provides individualized feedback and a writing score based on national standards. This assessment is not graded, but it gives us valuable insight into each student’s writing progress. All students in our district complete Write Score at least twice a year.

October marks the beginning of National Bullying Prevention Month. At VRB, we take bullying very seriously. In early October, we will meet with all 4th and 5th grade classes to review our zero-tolerance policies and discuss positive behavior expectations. We hold these sessions every nine weeks to ensure our upper-grade students stay informed and are making good choices.

Finally, please join us in celebrating School Custodian Appreciation Day on October 2nd! We are incredibly grateful for our amazing custodial team here at Butler. A big thank-you to Mr. Keas, our plant manager, and our dedicated custodians: Ms. Kandy, Ms. Leslie, Mr. Tobiras, Mr. Terry, Ms. Pam, Ms. Guiseppa, Mr. Brandon, and Ms. Tammy. We appreciate all you do to keep our school clean and running smoothly!

Wishing everyone a restful and enjoyable weekend!

Dear Butler Families,

We are so proud to be part of such a wonderfully diverse community here at Butler. Our students and staff represent cultures from all around the world, and we believe this is something worth celebrating!

On Thursday, October 2nd, we invite you to join us for a special evening dedicated to honoring the many cultures that make our school unique. This event will provide families with opportunities to:

· Learn more about important school communication tools such as Focus, Pikmykid, and Rooms

· Access information about valuable community supports, including the Health Department, English classes, and literacy resources

· Share and enjoy foods that represent the rich cultural traditions of our families

Most importantly, this will be a chance to connect, celebrate, and enjoy time together as a community. We look forward to learning from one another, building stronger connections, and having fun as we celebrate the diversity that makes Butler such a special place.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Show your support for our local High School Football players with these fun dress up ideas October 6 - 10.

Join us in celebrating a drug free, healthy lifestyle October 27th - 31st.

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!

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.