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On behalf of the Butler Staff, we wish our community a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Monday, November 11th was Veteran's Day - a day in America when we honor those who served our Armed Forces to protect our country during times of conflict and peace. Butler has a long-standing tradition of recognizing our school community's families of those who were members of the military. Once again, this year, Mrs. Hanna set "America's White Table" in our main lobby to honor soldiers who never made it home - based on a children's book. Our Veteran's Day Committee, led by Mrs. Szczypiorski, hung posters to decorate our gym foyer hallway - and students were able to read and appreciate the acts of so many of our loved-ones. Additionally, our Monday Morning Announcements shared an important History Channel video of November 11th - informing our students the significance for why we recognize our Veterans. Please join Butler in "Thanking a Veteran" as we honor those who served!

At Butler, the use of student cell phone/SMART Watch/personal device usage in school is prohibited. 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.

CBSD provides a written review of Policies and Expectations for all students (and families) in the Central Bucks Family Handbook.

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.

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.

Families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD in 2025-26 are now able to register online. Families of students in any grade who will be new to CBSD in the 2025-26 school year are also able to register. Learn more about registration here and start a new registration application here.

The Central Bucks Education Foundation is a local non-profit whose mission is to enrich the experience of CB students and teachers by funding innovative educational opportunities, grants, and scholarships. As a non-profit, CBEF relies on donations from community members. With generous donations, big and small, CBEF strives to make a difference in every student's education. To learn more about the foundation and how you can support its efforts, visit CBEF's website.

The Central Bucks Education Foundation is proud to offer a needs-based "Holicong Road Scholarship" of up to $50,000 annually to a current senior at CB South, CB East, or CB West who is graduating in June 2025 and plans to attend a 4-year college or university in summer or fall 2025. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student with demonstrated financial need who has a strong academic history and is actively involved in school activities or within the community. Applications are being accepted now through Jan. 15, 2025. Learn more and apply.

Congrats to CB West junior Kayla Sanocki for winning the second round of CBSD's lock screen contest! Her original artwork will be featured on CBSD devices in November. The district now invites students to try their hand in the December contest, inspired by CBSD's "Portrait of a Graduate" Resilient Learners attribute. Submissions are due Nov. 20. More details and how to submit.

CBSD welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a range of full-time career opportunities with benefits. There may be a perfect place for you to make a positive impact in CB! View available positions and apply now!

November Continued:

Nov. 18-22 - American Education Week - Schedule TBD

Nov. 21 - PM Kdg. Conferences (No PM KDG)

Nov. 22 - AM Kdg. Conferences (No AM KDG)

Nov. 25&26 - Early Dismissal Days (12:25 PM) - Parent/Teacher Conferences (PM)

Nov. 27 - PTO Skate "Day" - 2:00-4:00 PM (Inline 309)

Nov. 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday Break

December:

Dec. 2 - School Resumes

Dec. 2 - School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM (ESC) (Organizational Meeting - Monday)

Dec. 4 - Half Day Dismissal - End of Trimester 1 - 12:25 PM Dismissal

Dec. 4 - Butler PTO Dine & Donate - Embers 4-8 PM

Dec. 6 - PTO Holiday Shop - 5:30 - 7:30 PM -Gym (Friday)

Dec. 8 - PTO Movie Event - 12:00 PM Water Tower Cinema (Sunday)

Dec. 16 - Report Cards Published - Parent Portal Online (1:00 PM)

Dec. 17 - Spirit Day - Ugly Holiday Sweater

Dec. 20 - Full Day of School; Spirit Day - Pajama Day

Dec. 20 - String/Band Family Daytime Concert (AM) - More Information to Come

Dec. 20 - Holiday Sing - Students/Staff Only (PM)

Dec. 23-Jan. 1 - Winter Break - No School / Holiday

During the week of November 18 - 22, Central Bucks School District will be celebrating American Education Week, where parents are invited into your child's classroom for a set-time to experience a part of the "school day" at Butler! Please review the below schedule for your child's grade-level - as we coordinate efforts across our school to accommodate the numbers and limited parking throughout portions of the week. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or the main office and consider RSVP - Here.

**Please do not use cell phones or bring small children during the time in classrooms. This is a parent-/grandparent-/guardian-only event.

The middle school teams (grades 5 - 8) are off to a great start - both the "AA" and "B" teams are in 2nd place! Come to an upcoming game to cheer them on! (Key: BCI = Bucks County Ice)

This week, an email was shared about our upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences. Please note that conference days are scheduled for November 21-22 for Kindergarten and November 25-26 for Kindergarten through 6th grades. These 20-minute meetings provide a valuable opportunity for the school to connect and collaborate on your child’s progress and well-being. Expect a holistic conversation that focuses on your child’s academic progress, behavior, and social-emotional development. Report cards will not be shared or discussed during conferences (but RC's will be posted on Parent Portal 12/16).

When planning, we believe in-person meetings are best for discussing the progress of your student(s), but a virtual meeting upon a parent's request may be determined to best support a unique scheduling/need of the family.

Each classroom teacher shared a sign-up page for a meeting time. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s success!

Our annual event at inline 309 will be taking place during daytime hours the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving. We hope to see everyone at this event.

Please see this great opportunity to support Butler while having a delicious night out in support of a local restaurant! On December 4th, please visit Embers for a Dine & Donate Night! 15% of food purchases (dine in or take out) will be donated to Butler PTO. Just mention Butler or show this flyer

when ordering!

Please join us for our annual Holiday Shop on Friday, December 6 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on the Butler stage. This is a wonderful way for students to buy gifts for their family and friends!

Calling all Vendors for our December 6th Vendor Fair!

We're looking for small businesses to join us for a vendor fair on December 6th! If you're a local business or student-run business, this is a great opportunity to showcase your products. The cost is only $20 per table! Space is limited and registration closes November 18 or once spots are filled. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with the community!

Click here for the registration form. For more information or any questions, contact Jordan Maisch.

Save the Date for the Family VIP Movie Event, Sunday, December 8 at the Water Tower Cinema in Montgomeryville. We'll be seeing Disney's new Moana 2!

The BCSO is pleased to announce its 2024 FAMILY CONCERT

A wonderful way for the entire family to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment together!

Students and parents can enjoy a performance of the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra -and- Students who come are eligible for a drawing of a $100 gift card from Russo’s Music!

Tickets are $10 for adults / children admitted FREE

Available online, at Rutherford's Camera Shop, and at Doylestown Bookshop

* This year’s family concert features the CB East Wind Ensemble and most notably, Youth Concerto competition winner Elijah Song from Tamanend Middle School.

BCSO Youth Competition Winner - Lalo: Cello Concerto (1st movement)

Communication and planning support family-efforts on important school events. See below!

Former Butler student, Joey Edwards, was a special student who helped others feel welcomed and important when he was a student at our school. He was a Butler Bear who always found the time to show kindness and appreciation to his friends, family, and teachers. Sadly, Joey passed away in 2018 - and to honor him, family and loved ones carried on his legacy with the Kind Like Joey Foundation - which serves to support families who have experienced loss and to recognize the importance of Kindness in our world and community. On Wednesday's World Kindness Day, Butler wore Yellow and Black in honor of Joey and to recognize the importance of this day! Some classes created kindness bracelets from supplied donated by KLJ - giving one to the guidance department, one for a friend/family member, and one to keep for themselves.

On Thursday, November 14, Butler held our Town Hall School Assembly...

Thanks to our Ambassadors who supported this Assembly: Katrin Bender, Parker Hood, Corbin Siller, Aoife Haag, Cora Dunst, Aubrey Skowronski, and Matthew Fritzinger. Our other ambassadors will contribute with future Town Halls!

On Tuesday, November 5th, the United States held a national election for many important positions of government, including the President, Senate and Congress. Butler serves as a voting precinct for two local districts, and it was very busy throughout the day with long lines and teacher in-service!

This week, our Butler PTO hosted the Scholastic Book Fair - creating our very own "Book Shoppe" for students and staff to peruse in search of their new favorite storybook! During the week, classrooms were assigned a set time to come to the store in search of all the cases of new reads and old favorites. Every student was able to receive a $5 coupon - thanks to the generosity of the PTO! We hope students enjoyed the excitement and found a great adventure in a new book! Thank you, PTO!

On Friday the 15th, Butler Staff dressed in support of 5th grader, Frankie W. - wearing our Frankie's Fighters t-shirts - as she continues her fight against cancer. We look forward to seeing her soon and want her to know that we are here for her!

much for your support with the candy donations, cards/letters/pictures, and for sending the Veterans posters to me! The Wall of Honor is almost complete, and it looks AMAZING!!!! If you have any posters, cards/letters/pictures, please send them my way by 9:15 tomorrow morning!

On Thursday, November 7th, Butler celebrated our monthly spirit day highlighting "True Colors" where everyone wore whichever color they liked the best!

Photographs from around Simon Butler Elementary School!

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".

11/8 Winners: Isabella S. (Kdg), Eliana P (Gr.1), Sloan G. (Gr.2), Mia C. (Gr.3), Akshu K. (Gr.4), Isaac S. (Gr.5), Steven F. (Gr.6), Teacher Leader- Mr. Smith

11/15 Winners: Emma S. (Kdg.), Dylan K. (Gr.1), Charlotte J. (Gr.2), Nolan Mc. (Gr.3), Yerin L. (Gr.4), Niall D. (Gr.5), Owen L. (Gr.6), Teacher-Mrs. Devlin

Individual student winners choose a special activity from the "Choice Board" - where they identify a special event in which they will participate.

"Welcome Back!" - 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.

Mark your calendars for our Spring Fair planning meeting on Monday, November 18th, at 7 PM in the Butler Library! No experience necessary! This is a great opportunity to get involved and meet other Butler families.

Can’t make it in person? We still want you on board! Please email us at: butlerspringfair@gmail.com to learn more about how you can contribute.

Superintendent: Steven Yanni, Ed. D.

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

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

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

Principal: Karl Funseth

Principal's Secretary: Peggy Bernabei

Assistant Principal: Lauren Dowd

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