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In honor of Education Support Professionals Day on Nov. 20, many of our district and school administrators came together to share their gratitude for the immense contributions of our support staff members across various departments and roles on behalf of schools and students. From ensuring our buildings are safe and clean, to providing meals, transportation, and technology support, to assisting and caring for our most vulnerable students in our classrooms and beyond—these team members are the heart of our district! Watch the video

Our Butler Support Staff helps our school in amazing ways - from our facilities management to the main office, kitchen to our personal care assistants, and educational support to our supervision - our team of adults are focused and helpful in amazing ways throughout the day! Knowing that our building would be "Muffin Without Them", the building celebrated our support staff with coffee and pastries. Thank you to every member of the Butler Support Staff team!

Thanks to the families who have taken tags to help make the season a special one for families. For those tags taken, we ask that you wrap the gift and secure the same tag to the outside of the gift wrap. All gifts should be delivered to the main office no later than December 9 to ensure holiday delivery.

Thank you for all of your wonderful generosity and support! Thank you to Principal's Secretary, Peggy Bernabe, and Butler Parent, Bridget Hoag, for organizing and setting up the display.

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.

In Central Bucks, we are teaching writing in a systematic and explicit way. Writing develops along a continuum from simple to complex, and our goal is to provide clear and meaningful feedback about student learning on the progress report.

To that end, please look for an email from your child’s classroom teacher that explains the changes. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

As a result of adjustments to the 2024-25 school calendar that added two half-days to the end of the school year (June 11 and June 12), CBSD kindergartners who attend the AM session this school year will have their last day of school on Wednesday, June 11 in the AM and there will be no PM session. Kindergartners who attend the PM session will attend in the AM on Thursday, June 12 and their last day of school will be Friday, June 13 in the AM.

Families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD in 2025-26 are invited 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 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.

CBSD welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a range of full-time career opportunities with benefits. From head and assistant coaches to a middle school social studies teacher to first and third grade teachers to personal care assistants and staff nurses (and more!), there may be a perfect place for you to make a positive impact in CB. View available positions and apply now!

The General Music Room has been a fun special experience the last few weeks as students in grades 1- 6 have been writing, composing, and editing commercials and jingles! This year, we have used the green screen to enhance our performances! (Photograph 1)

Butler's 3rd graders have enjoyed making music with "Boom-Whackers" and drums as they are learning the notes of the treble clef!

2nd Grade: Our Animation Unit is “drawing” to a close. Soon we will be starting Detective Science as we work together to identify clues and solve forensic mysteries.

3rd Grade: Junior architects are currently designing the floor plan for their dream houses. They are using what they have learned about scale, to make their plans accurate.

4th Grade: Now that students have learned more about the four elements of creativity, they are going to put them to good use! We will be moving on to our Invention Unit, which culminates with the Invention Convention in the spring.

5th and 6th Grades: Our Humor Unit has been a hoot! Students created and crafted a variety of funny mediums including memes, caricatures, parodies, and improv. The Law Unit is about to begin!

Oh, what fun it is to code with Indi! If you entered the QUEST room, you would see little blue cars following brightly colored paths.

First Grade students benefit greatly from learning how to code as it nurtures their critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills from an early age. By engaging in age-appropriate coding activities, such as simple drag-and-drop programming or sequencing tasks, young learners develop logical reasoning and the ability to break down complex problems into manageable steps. Coding fosters perseverance, as students learn to debug their programs and try different solutions.

Furthermore, it introduces foundational concepts in technology and computer science, preparing them for a digital future while encouraging collaboration and communication as they work on projects together. These skills support academic growth and build confidence and curiosity, empowering students to see themselves as creators in a tech-driven world!

Families of students with special needs are invited to have a private 10-minute session with Santa (without the noises and crowds that typically occur when getting your seasonal photograph(s)). Bring your camera to capture your favorite picture!

This event is free. However, we are asking for donations to the Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. To reserve, please email Dr. Brittany Lyman at info@autismdiagnostics.com to schedule your appointment with Santa. You must have a pre-scheduled appointment confirmation to confirm the visit.

* Sponsored by Autism Spectrum Diagnostics & Consulting.

December:

Dec. 2 - School Resumes following Thanksgiving Break

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 - Spirit Day Assembly - AM (Wear Butler Gear)

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 (Moana 2) - 12:00 PM @ the 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

January:

Jan 2 - School Resumes (Thursday)

The middle school teams (grades 5 - 8) continue to work hard each week. Consider going to an upcoming game to support the CB South Middle School Teams!

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! This is an Evening Event only. This is NOT a drop-off event.

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.

Please see the flyer below for a "shopping" & donate to benefit Butler Elementary PTO - beginning Saturday!

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!

Tickets are on sale now here!

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, or here.

* 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)

Dear 6th Grade Parents - Please join the Middle School Staff at Unami on Tuesday, Feb 18th from 7-9 pm. More details will be shared after the New Year in anticipation of the date. Unami Middle School is excited to host the parents of future 7th graders!

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

During the week of November 18 - 22, Central Bucks School District celebrated American Education Week, where parents and caregivers were invited to visit classrooms to experience a part of the "school day" at Butler! We loved hosting families to see our students and staff in action!

The Kindergarten students enjoyed a variety of foods at their Thanksgiving feast. As a way to celebrate this special season, the children sat together, gave thanks, and ate turkey, cheese, rolls, mashed potatoes, and other traditional foods donated by the parents. It is a wonderful Kindergarten tradition enjoyed by all!

The school staff would like to thank the Butler PTO and each of the families who provided our delicious Soup and Salad Bar during Conference Night on 11/25! It was so appreciated by the teachers who were spending the full-school day and into the evening conducting conferences with students and families. Everything was delicious and the time spent on making everything look so good was well-received! Thank you PTO!

Photographs from around Simon Butler Elementary School!

Thanks to everyone who came out for Butler Skate Day (11/27) at Inline 309. Thank you to everyone who donated items, and to Kellie Andrade for coordinating the event! Also, we appreciate our Butler PTO for hosting this annual event - it looked like so much fun!

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".

11/22 Winners: Sophie M. (Kdg), Caleb W. (Gr.1), Morgan J. (Gr.2), Liliana T. (Gr.3), Ava B. (Gr.4), Leah M. (Gr.5), Gavin W. (Gr.6), Teacher Winner: Mrs. Masciangelo Grade 4

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.

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