Butler Bear News

A HUGE shout out to our custodial crew for working diligently this summer to get our school sparkly clean and organized for our return to school!

We are proud to announce that we are again rated as an "A" school! This is a tradition we have upheld since 2007.

Congratulations to our 5th grade team for ranking in the top 9% of Florida in the 5th grade FAST Science test.

Our 3rd grade team has also placed in top 5% of Florida for Math proficiency in the 3rd grade FAST Math test; Way to go, 3rd grade!

Parents residing South of Hwy 98 and West of Co Hwy 393 to 30-a have the option to walk with their child to and from school each day. A walker pass MUST be obtained in the office. Please provide a proof of residency when applying for the pass. Walker passes are not available for parents who wish to park in the parking lot and walk up to retrieve their child. Parents who wish to have their child walk or bike to school unaccompanied must get administrative approval and have a written note on file at school.

The Butler Café is open every school day from 7:00 a.m. until 1:10 p.m. Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. - 7:25 a.m. and Lunch is served from 10:25 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. Please allow your student enough time to eat before school begins at 7:35 a.m. If a bus is late, students will be allowed extra time to eat.

For the 2024-2025 school year, parents are allowed to dine with their student on Mondays and Fridays. Please let the kitchen know by 8:00 a.m. if you will be buying an adult tray for $4.00. Only cash or checks are accepted (parents may not charge their lunch to their students account). Parents are asked to dine within the scheduled class time and only with their student.

If your student forgets their lunch or you need to drop it off, please label it with the name of your child and their teacher and leave in our Front Office.

MENU | What's for Breakfast & Lunch? CLICK the link below for the monthly menus.

https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/VanRButlerElementary

These menus are subject to change.

Manage your student's lunch account...

Lunch Account | https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx

"If you have a child's heart ... you have a child's mind" - Flip Flippen / Founder & Chairman

We are proud to be a National Showcase School for CKH!

Check out the links below to see what is happening for the month of August.

The Ron Clark Academy House System is a dynamic, exciting, and proven way to create a positive climate and culture for students and staff. Students are celebrated for their efforts through a process that builds character, empowers academic excellence, fosters school spirit, enhances relationships, and promotes a culture of belonging for all.

Click on the Houses below to learn more.

Our on-site school nurses are available for questions when it comes to the health of your student or their medications to be taken at school. Administering medication during school hours should occur only when medication schedules cannot be adjusted to permit administration of medication at home.

PLEASE inform Nurse Apple or Nurse Lisa if your child has any severe allergies requiring an epi-pen or any special health considerations.

via email or by phone

The Walton County School District is now offering parents access to their children’s information. Your connection to students’ education/academic information is now available online. You will be able to view your children’s data in these areas: student grades, daily attendance, teacher email account for each class, school messages and upcoming events, and more. Use the QR code or follow the instructions below.

Step 1

• To register or reset your password for the Parent Portal please visit the following link:
  https://walton.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/

Step 2

• The following information is required to setup a Focus Parent Portal Account.

  1. Child’s student identifier (10 digit number beginning with 66 assigned by the district).
  2. Student’s date of birth.
  3. Parent Portal Registration PIN. If your child has a portal account, they can provide you with the PIN by viewing the General tab under My Information. Or you can obtain your PIN from the school office.

  Once your account has been created you will have access to the Parent Portal at the following site: https://walton.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

The Butler Parent Teacher Organization is a volunteer group that strives to enhance academic technology, and school spirit experiences for students and staff at Butler through various fundraisers and events all year.

Scan the QR code to join one of the many sub-committees

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.