Paw Power Press
Butler Elementary School - Volume 9 - January 2026
Outdoor Recess During Winter Season - Reminders and FYIs
When possible, Butler anticipates holding recess outdoors. Health and wellness are important to the whole child and children benefit from fresh air and exercise. During the winter months, we manage our decision on whether there is precipitation and if the air temperature is at a safe level - following defined procedures provided to us by our CBSD health department. We encourage parents to have their children prepared for outdoor recess even if we need to decide to remain inside from day to day. While recess is a half-hour of time, we want to be sure students are safely prepared and dressed appropriately with coats/hats/gloves/and long pants. All students will be outside - so be prepared!
Also, if missing winter items like coats, sweatshirts, hats, and gloves - we have a collection of clothes ready to be reclaimed! Parents, please visit the front office for help and/or encourage your students to visit our lost and found located by our gymnasium.
Anticipated PSSA Schedule - Grades 3-6 (2026)
Please refer to the tentative schedule below. All assessments will be digital this spring. more information to come in the coming months.
PSSA Schedule (Tentative):
English Language Assessment - 3-Sections - 4/21-4/23 (Grade 3-6)
Math - 2-Sections - 4/28 & 4/29 (Grade 3-6)
Science - 1-Section - 4/30 (Grade 5)
Butler Cell Phone/SMART Watch/Personal Device Policy
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.
Student 1:1 Device Assistance
Registration Open for Students Entering Full-Day Kindergarten in 2026-27
We are excited to welcome our first, district-wide class of full-day kindergartners in the 2026-27 school year! Online registration for next school year is now open for families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD. Registration for all grades will open on Monday, Jan. 26. Learn more about registration and start a new registration application.
Helping Families Manage After-School Device Use
Families looking for support in managing students’ screen time can now enroll in the optional Lightspeed Parent Portal, which lets parents view their child’s after-school internet activity on district devices. The tool provides weekly activity reports and simple controls to pause browsing or block certain content outside of school hours. Parents and guardians can sign up through the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus and find full details in the online Lightspeed guide.
Flyers Fans: Support CB Education Foundation and Take a Shot at Game Tickets
The Central Bucks Education Foundation is raffling off two great seats to a Flyers game at the Wells Fargo Center, just 18 rows from the ice. The games are on Feb. 5, March 5, and April 2, 2026. Tickets are $5 each, with bundle options available, and all proceeds fund teacher-submitted grants that directly support CBSD students. The winner will be announced on January 23, 2026. Get your tickets now.
CB Farmers Market: Get What You Need, Share What You Can
The CB Farmers Market offers fresh food and essentials to any district family in need, and all are welcome with a quick pre-registration for a membership card and pick-up time. Families looking for support can learn more and sign up through the CB Farmers Market webpage. Community members who want to help can donate food or gift cards, or volunteer as a “grocery buddy,” with details available online.
Flexible Instructional Days and School Closing Info
This year, we will continue to hold flexible instructional days (FIDs) after the first traditional “snow day” is used. FIDs provide remote learning options when school buildings need to close due to weather or other emergencies. Learn more about FIDs and our general school closing procedures.
School Calendar
January:
Jan.1 - Happy New Year!
Jan.5 - School Resumes
Jan. 9 - Spirit Day - Mustache Day
Jan. 12-16 - Art Goes to School Week (By Schedule)
Jan. 19 - School Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 22 - CB School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM 16 Welden (ESC)
Jan. 23 - PTO Skate Night (Inline 309) - 5:30 PM
Jan. 26 - Butler PTO Dine & Donate - New Britain Inn (5:00-8:00 PM)
Jan. 30 - Town Hall Assembly (NAMI - Respect)
Butler Ball - Save the Date - Feb. 6
One of our best community traditions is the Butler Ball - held at two times to accommodate our school population. Tickets on sale in My Payments Plus. Questions? Contact the Butler PTO.
Holiday Sing! - 12/23
The room was filled with excitement, music, and holiday cheer during our annual Holiday Sing assembly! Students and staff came together to celebrate the season in a fun and festive way. The day kicked off with everyone joining in to sing classic holiday tunes, enjoying holiday-themed games, and dancing throughout the entire gymnasium! Thank you to all the students and staff who helped make this day so special.
Winter Concert - 12/23
Our Strings and Band had ana amazing performance for families the morning of December 23rd. It is always a great time in the elementary schools readying for the season - and there is no better way to enjoy it than with our performing arts groups! Thanks to Mrs. LaRose and Mr. Robinson for the time and energy in directing our student performers!
Grinch Day with the 1st Grade - 12/19
Our first grade's hearts grew two sizes too big - earning a specially themed, "Grinch Day" to celebrate Mr. Grinch!
The Giving Tree - Thank You to our Butler Community!
On behalf of all our families and community contacts, THANK YOU for your generous donations to support school families. So many members of our community looked to support this initiative - including the many families of Butler and the New Britain Township Police Department. We appreciate everyone's collective efforts in helping our school families in need.
Paw Power Winners -12/19
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!
12/19 Winners: Leila A. (Kdg.), Ruby W. (Gr.1), Siena C. (Gr.2), Jannah H. (Gr.3), Nolan H. (Gr.4), Joseph B. (Gr.5), Ryan W. (Gr.6), Staff Leader - Ms. Rothstein
12/19/25 Winners!
Teacher Leader - Ms. Rothstein
The Butler PTO Newsletter
Central Bucks School District
Substitute 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/
Simon Butler Elementary School
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