The Paw Power Press

On February 2nd, students and staff were excited to invite Dr. James Scanlon, Acting Superintendent, to Butler Elementary School. Dr. Scanlon visited each of the classrooms and saw many students in the hallways and corridors - saying hello and learning about Butler from a child's perspective! Thank you for taking the time to learn about Butler and seeing our school!

We invite you to an in-person community update on the District’s work in exploring full day kindergarten as well as realigning our grade structure in our schools:

Wednesday, February 21 at 6 p.m. at Tohickon Middle School, 5051 Old Easton Rd, Doylestown.

You can find the latest information about realignment here https://www.cbsd.org/cbrealign. To help us best prepare for this meeting, we hope you will submit questions about the realignment process to this online form, so we have time to thoroughly review and address them. We will do our best to respond to questions publicly as well as individually in email. We greatly value your input as it plays a vital role in our decision-making process, ensuring that our choices are in the best interest of our entire community.

Butler Elementary will always follow safety measures in place as it reflects our ability to hold recess outdoors during the winter months. Our plan will always be to go outside, but in making that determination, we will follow the safety measures of CBSD. This includes taking into account: the temperature, real-time wind speeds, precipitation, and the cold index temperature table. With this in mind, please be sure your child is always prepared to play outdoors so they are warm and comfortable. We do not have a space with additional supervision available in the event your child forgets to bring their coat, hat, gloves, etc. Thank you for reminding your child before they leave for school each day!

Circling back - the Butler Lost & Found has acquired a collection of jackets, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, and water bottles across varied outdoor recesses/basketball nights throughout the season. Encourage your child to visit the Lost and Found (or seek an office staff member to help) by the gym atrium doors. At the end of March (Spring Break Week), we will send to donation. So, if you cannot seem to find your child's warm, outdoor clothing at home, there is a good chance it was left behind at school waiting for your retrieval! Please visit the main office to peruse the racks to find you child's missing item!

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.

This year, Central Bucks is launching into our Portrait of a Graduate initiative through our Comprehensive Plan highlighting seven attributes:

• Balanced Individuals - February Focus
• Responsible Citizens - October Focus
• Resilient Learners - December Focus
• Critical Thinkers - January Focus
• Effective Communicators - November Focus
• Thoughtful Collaborators
• Adaptable Innovators

To learn more about our monthly Portrait of a Graduate Page, please click here.

February Continued:

Feb. 16 - Professional Development Day - No School for Students

Feb. 19 - Presidents Day - No School/Offices Closed

Feb. 20 - CBSD Wellness Fair - CB South Cafeteria @ 6:00 PM

Feb. 23 - Family Fun and Fitness Night (Evening Event)

Feb. 29 - Leap Day!

March:

Mar. 2 - Read Across America Day (Saturday)

Mar. 4-8 - Read Across America Week - Celebrating Reading!

Mar. 4-6 - Mobile Fab Lab at Butler (Gr. 5)

Mar. 5 - PTO Dine & Donate - Peppinos (10:30 AM-8:00 PM)

Mar. 8 - End of Trimester 2 (Half Day Dismissal 12:25 PM)

Mar. 8 - PM Kindergarten Attends in the AM (No AM Kdg.)

Mar. 8 - Spirit Assembly (AM)

Mar. 10 - Daylight Savings - Spring Forward (Sunday)

Mar. 16 - Spring Fair - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Saturday)

Mar. 17 - St. Patrick's Day (Sunday)

Mar. 19 - First Day of Spring

Mar. 21&22 - Butler Musical Performances (Evenings)

Mar. 25-29 - Spring Break - No School for Students

Mar. 31 - Easter Holiday (Sunday)

Come to Butler on Friday, February 23rd beginning at 6:30 PM - to celebrate activity and wellness!

Doors will open at 6:30 PM - please plan accordingly. This is **NOT** a drop-off event - Students must be accompanied by a parent for the entire evening.

Family Fun & Fitness Night supports and encourages February's Portrait of a Graduate (POG) Focus: Balanced Individuals!

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CB Kids Triathlon is on May 19th at CB South High School. This is a district-supported event that is only open to Central Bucks K-6 elementary school students. The event registration is open and is limited to 1,000 students, so once the limit is met, no additional students will be able to participate in the event. Register now! CBSD.org/triathlon

The Central Bucks School District is hosting a comprehensive wellness fair for the community on Tuesday, February 20th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Central Bucks High School South, with a snow date of February 26th. Come talk to providers to get more information about mental health, behavioral health, and general wellness services/options in the community. This exciting event will be represented by over 60 vendors that have availability for kids, teens, and families. Please see the attached Save-the-Date, and please look out for more information as the event gets closer. You will not want to miss this!

The Central Bucks School District is hosting a college and career fair for all that are interested. On Wednesday, March 13th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Central Bucks High School South, all are welcome to get more information from numerous colleges and local businesses. If you have a high school student, then this event is for you! Please see the attached Save-the-Date and be on the lookout for additional information.

Organized by CB South Baseball Coach and Players - scheduled for 2/16/2024. Register at www.mypaymentsplus.com

CB East Girls Lacrosse is hosting a Lacrosse Clinic for skills and training - Grades 1-8

CB East is hosting a swim clinic at CB South Natatorium - April 13th - Details below!

Refer to this Calendar to anticipate Spirit Days for the year! **Updated dates for December and January.

The week of February 12 through 15 was Random Acts of Kindness and Kind Like Joey Week at Butler! We also are in the midst of our 28-Days of Kindness Challenge - which iis a calendar that went home providing an opportunity for students to show kindness throughout the entire month.

Theme Days:

• 2/12 - Monday - Dreaming of a World of Kindness - (Wear Your PJs)
• (2/13 - Snow Day)
• 2/14 - Wednesday - Kind & Loving Bears - (Wear Your Favorite Valentine's Day Colors)
• 2/15 - Thursday - Kicking Kindness into High Gear - (Wear Yellow and Black (Kind Like Joey Day))

The Butler community is continuing the tradition of creating cards for our Grand Friends from the New Seasons personal care facility in New Britain. Students in 3rd grade created Valentine’s Day cards.

I big accomplishment each year is recognizing and celebrating the 100th day of the school year for our students! This occurred on Friday the 9th as our primary grades coordinated activities and events around the theme of 100 (102 for our Second Grades, a few days later!).

On February 9th, Butler was transformed into a magical Ballroom - as we hosted families in a special night out with dancing and fun! Two separate sessions were held to accommodate the community's response - one for our primary-aged students/families and the second for our intermediate students/families. Our Butler PTO committee set the scene with special food, decorations, and music! It was such a fun evening at Butler - Thank you PTO!

Each year, Butler PTO organizes and creates an afterschool club series for our Butler Bear students to enjoy during the winter months. This year, some of the exciting and fun Butler Clubs include: Soccer, Karate, Girl Power Club, Nature Science, Lego Club, Math 4 Girls, Yoga, and Photography! (Rock Climbing off site, too!).

Butler's February Spirit Day celebrated Valentine Colors on February 8th - highlighting the pinks, purples, and reds of the season! Students and Staff enjoyed the day and had some fun with their unique combinations of colors!

Butler Elementary School prides itself on upholding to the highest standards of conduct and good work. When students demonstrate and promote our Positive Paw Power Attributes and Butler Pledge (Being: Respectful, Responsible, and Kind), it is noticed and acknowledged by all. Student tickets are placed in the collecting bin in hopes of a special selection, which may include a unique Butler t-shirt or Breakfast with the Principals! With this week's breakfast (for our January winners), students had special time with Mr. Funseth, Mrs. Dowd, and Mrs. O'Connell while being honored with a certificate of recognition acknowledging their time. Students work hard at helping our building rise to the top each and every day!

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".

2/9 Winners: Margo M. (Kdg.), Kieran S. (Gr.1), Cecilia H. (Gr.2), Vincent D. (Gr.3), Amelie B. (Gr.4), Corbin B. (Gr.5), Jackson C. (Gr.6), T-Shirt - Jannah H. (Gr.1)

2/15 Winners: Abdul O (Kdg.), Declyn C. (Gr.1), Luci T. (Gr.2), Gregory O. (Gr.3), Emerson L. (Gr.4), Matthew F. (Gr.5), Aubrey T. (Gr.6), T-Shirt - Wesley W. (Gr.5)

Congratulations to all students who earned Positive Paw Power awards!

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 newsletter.

The Buter PTO's next Family Night out for Dinner or Take out will take place on Tuesday, March 5th. Support local, Support your school, and Enjoy a great meal! Details below.

Principal: Karl Funseth

Administrative Assistant to Principal: Peggy Bernabei

Assistant Principal: Lauren Dowd

Administrative Assistant to Assistant Principal: Michele Droxler

Website: https://www.cbsd.org/butler
Location: 200 Brittany Drive, Chalfont, PA, USA
Phone: 267-894-4250
Twitter: @CBButlerElem

Acting Superintendent: James Scanlon, Ed. D.

Assistant Superintendent-Elementary: Nadine Garvin, Ed. D.

Assistant Superintendent-Secondary: Charles Malone, Ed. D.

Website: cbsd.org
Location: 20 Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbschools/
Twitter: @CBSDSchools