CBSD Technology Collection Plans for BUTLER
The following plan will be implemented for our Technology Return at Butler
Grades 3&6 ONLY: Butler will collect student devices beginning on Monday, June 9th. Please send your child(ren) to school that day with their district-issued device, any device accessories: i.e. Charging cables/bricks, laptop pens
Your child’s classroom teacher will collect all items and track any missing items. If you know your child is missing items, please complete the payment in MyPayments Plus under the category of “CB Technology” or write a check made out to Central Bucks School District for any of the above missing items. MyPayments Plus proof of payments and checks can be sent in with your child starting on 6/9. Payment must be received by June 13th. Parent Portal access will be disabled until payment is received.
Lost Laptop ($170)
Laptop Charger ($35)
Laptop Pen ($35)
Grade K-2 - iPads remain at school; Grades 4&5 will keep laptops over summer. Please store in district provided laptop cases/bags in a safe space until next school year.
*Grade 4 or Grade 5 - If you are moving out of district, please turn into your classroom teacher.
Flexible Instructional Day Bags and Packet Return - No Later than June 2
As part of our year-end wrap-up, we kindly ask that students return their FID (Flexible Instructional Day) drawstring bags and any unused FID workbooks to their homeroom teacher by Monday, June 2.
- Most Primary Students Grades K-2 should return packets (FID #2; FID #3) and Bag.
- Most Intermediate Students Grades 3-6 should send in FID#2 packet and Bag.
Please note there is no penalty/fee if you are unable to locate the items. However, reduce waste and added fees next year, we hope to collect and reuse as many materials as possible.
Butler Dismissal / Parking in the Highland Community Association Spaces
Butler Elementary has a complicated but systematic arrival and dismissal process for our busses, car riders, and walkers. Where Butler is set, the Highland Home Association and our immediate neighbors have asked us to pass along the message that parking in some of the roadways is for Highland Association residents ONLY. Do not park in these spots to wait for your student walkers to arrive. Please be mindful of this and instead follow our established carline process if walking door-to-door is not able to occur. We appreciate your attention and cooperation as a school/neighborhood community.
School Parent Volunteers - New Information - Action Item
Valid volunteer cards may be used through the end of this school year.
- Please turn in your card to the school after your last volunteer event. (Or Bring to Volunteer Tea!)
- Cards will not be accepted after 6/30/2025, regardless of the expiration date on the card.
Volunteers must create a Raptor account to volunteer after this school year. Volunteers can retrieve their clearances from their App Garden account – this must be done by May 16, 2025. All required documents must be uploaded with the Raptor application – revisions cannot be made once the application is submitted. Detailed information is available on our site at: Human Resources / VOLUNTEER Clearances/Paperwork
Thank you for your understanding and for volunteering your time for our students!
Butler Cell Phone/SMART Watch/Personal Device Policy
At Butler, the use of student cell phone/SMART Watch/personal device usage in school is prohibited (medical exemptions apply). As a reminder, these devices are to be silenced and remain in backpacks during the school day. Should there be a need for communication, that would take place with the support of the school office during the school day. Please be sure to share these expectations with your child as this policy will be enforced by teachers/staff in coordination with District policy.
CB and Butler Handbooks
Additionally, Butler has a Parent/Student Handbook that applies these district policies specific to our school.
Please familiarize to both important documents as we continue throughout the school year.
Student 1:1 Device Assistance
Reminder: Early Dismissals on June 11, 12 and 13
As we approach the last month of the school year, we want to remind families about three early dismissals in June: Wednesday, June 11 (graduation); Thursday, June 12 (teacher in-service); and Friday, June 13 (last day of school). On these days, Butler will dismiss at 12:25 p.m. (“C” schools). Kindergarteners in our AM program will attend on June 11, which will also be their last day. Kindergartners in our PM program will attend on June 12 and 13, ensuring both AM and PM groups have equally attended school for six half-days over the course of the district's 12 early dismissals this year. Let's finish the year strong!
Register for CBSD Summer Camps
Central Bucks School District invites families looking for fun and engaging summer activities for their kids to check out the various camp options available in the district. Hosted on CBSD campuses, the camps offer opportunities in areas such as sports, music, drawing, chess, science, and more. All sports and music camps are also fundraisers for the program hosting the camp, with funds going toward instruments, equipment, and trips.
Every camp provides a great way for students to stay active, explore new passions, and continue learning throughout the summer months. View all camps (PDF).
Registration is available through My Payments Plus. Any questions, please contact Anu Raman, CSBD community school coordinator, at araman@cbsd.org or 267-893-5707.
Check CBSD "e-Flyer Folder" Regularly for Info on Community Events
Registration Open for 2025-26 School Year!
Have a Student Who Will be New to CBSD in 2025-26? Register Now!
Welcome to CBSD! Please register ASAP! Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open for families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD and students in all grades who will be new to CBSD next school year. Learn more about registration here and start a new registration application here.
School Calendar
June:
May 30-June 1 - CBSD Art Show - CB South (5/30-6pm-8pm; 5/31&6/1 - 10am-3pm)
June 3 - Southside Music Fest (@ CB South) - 3rd Grade Assembly
June 5 - Band/Strings/Chorus Concert - Begins 7:00 PM
June 6 - Move-Up Day - K-5 Only
June 6 - ALL Kindergarten Students Attend AM (KDG Cafeteria Visit @ 10:30 AM)
June 9 - Butler Technology Collection Begins (Gr. K-2 (iPads); Gr. 3&6 (laptop))
June 9 - CB South Senior Walk (PM)
June 10 - 6th Grade Promotion - Gymnasium @ 7:00 PM (6:30 PM Doors Open)
June 11 - Half Day for Students - 12:25 PM Dismissal Begins (All CB Graduations in PM)
June 11 - AM Kindergarten Attends in AM (Last Day for AM) - No PM KDG
June 11 - Butler PTO Dine & Donate - Owowcow (Chalfont) - 6:00-8:00 PM
June 12 - Half Day for Students - 12:25 PM Dismissal Begins
June 12 - PM Kindergarten Attends in AM
June 13 - LAST DAY for ALL STUDENTS - Half Day - 12:25 PM Dismissal Begins
June 13 - Spirit Day - BEACH DAY!
June 13 - PM Kindergarten Attends in AM
District Art Show - CB South - 5/31-6/1
Instrumental Blast Off - June 4 at CB South - Gr. 3, 4, &5!
Get Active!: Register Now for CB Kids Tri Registration - 6/8
6th Grade Promotion - Save the Date - Tuesday 6/10
Save the date for 6th Grade Promotion - to be held on Tuesday, June 10th in the Butler gymnasium. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM - with more information to be sent from the school later this spring. We look forward to celebrating this group of special Butler Bear students!
CBSouth - Mock Trial Camp (Rising 7th Graders) - 6/30-7/3
The Central Bucks South Mock Trial Team is excited will be hosting their annual Mock Trial Camp for CB students from June 30th thru July 3rd this summer. Our Mock Trial camp welcomes all students (rising 7th graders - rising 12th graders) who are interested in law, debate, public speaking, or improv. Campers will have the opportunity to experience a PA State Trial, learn from experienced alumni, and build confidence through their roles as lawyers or witnesses. See flyer below.
Butler Spring Concert Series - Grades 2 & 4
The final weeks of the year are always exciting times for our music and performing arts departments. The next event of our concert series featured our 2nd and 4th grades performing on Monday, May 19th! Second graders shared what they want to be When I Grow Up - wearing every kind of "professional" costume while looking like the future!
Fourth grade highlighted strings, recorders, the chorus, and members of our CB South High School Rock Band with the Rock & Roll, Baby! show. It was a big night for our students starting with the very first performance of our full Strings ensemble. Each musical instrument section was featured with a finale of Queen's We Will Rock You! Next a combined 4th grade Chorus/Recorder performed many rock hits like Rockin' Robin and Crazy Train! With the support of High School Students (and some former Butler Bears), they accompanied our songs with solos, vocals, and a "rock band" attitude. There were even pyrotechnics, thanks to Mr. Meyers, director of CB South Bands (and Butler Parent).
A special thanks to each of our classroom teachers for their support of the students and to Ms. Griffin with the amazing show she created!
Field Day 2025!
Butler Bears held true in hopes the weather would break - and we did it! Thankfully, the sun was out but the temps stayed "comfortable" in order for the students, staff, and families to have a blast! New activities and events were in place - including relays races, tug-o-war, water events, team activities, and other challenges. With the support of our staff and help from CB South National Honor Society, Butler was able to hold events all across the property. Thanks to Mrs. Engart (and family), Ms. Bardell, and PE Coordinator, Angela Hendershot for their efforts in coordinating, planning, and setting up for the day! We celebrated with a slide show before the big reveal on which side won, the (Grecos (green) or Romans (white)!
Butler Town Hall - Focus on Responsibility! 5/29
Butler held their last Town Hall Assembly of the school year where we focus on our Butler Pledge: Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness. This session, Responsibility was highlighted as we invited Butler Parent, and member of the Bucks County Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security Program Specialist, Mr. Corey Matthews (Carter, Gr.3)! Mr. Matthews shared how his job requires a lot of responsibility in the emergency response field and related to how responsibility is also required in every student - as it matters in their everyday lives. It was a great reminder about how everyone, adults and children, can work together to keep one another safe. In addition, students showing great responsibility in school were announced for each grade - congratulations on this recognition!
PEN 6th Grade Mock Trial
6th Grade Middle School Orientation - 5/27
The Butler 6th Graders visited Unami (along with Mill Creek), to explore, learn, and participate in their Middle School Orientation! Next year, this class will be walking the halls of 7th grade and this opportunity allowed them to see all the awaits their future!
Butler Bear Students - Honors and Recognitions
Two Butler students have earned top honors in contests open to elementary students.
Tolu Folaranmi, in 4th grade, entered the America’s Field Trip contest sponsored by America 250. He was tasked with writing a response to the question, “What does America mean to you?”. Tolu’s entry was selected as one of the first-place awardees, and he will receive airfare and lodging for a 3-day, 2-night trip to a selected historical or cultural site.
Our second winner, Hara Jang, from 6th grade, was prompted to write an essay addressing “The Role of Law in America.” This topic fit in perfectly with her recent PEN law unit! As a winner, Hara was recognized at an awards ceremony and received a gift card to the Doylestown Bookshop!
Congratulations to both of these talented Butler Bears!
Paw Power Winners - 5/30
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".
5/30 Winners: Carson C. (Kdg.), Luke K. (Gr.1), Benson L. (Gr.2), Sohum S. (Gr.3), Emilia A. (Gr.4), Alisa Z. (Gr.5), AJ T. (Gr.6), Staff Winner - Mrs. Maduzia
The Butler PTO Newsletter
Central Bucks School District
Superintendent: Steven Yanni, 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/
Twitter: @CBSDSchools
Simon Butler Elementary School
Principal: Karl Funseth
Principal's Secretary: Peggy Bernabei
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Snyder
Assistant Principal's Secretary: Michele Droxler
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/butler
Location: 200 Brittany Drive, Chalfont, PA, USA
Phone: 267-894-4250
Twitter: @CBButlerElem