Butler Bear News

• Welcome back everyone! We were so happy to see all the smiling faces and warm embraces!

*If you have a "Good Thing" you would like to share, please email Mrs. Michal and it will be added to our next newsletter.

• Parents, come in on Monday or Friday to join your student(s) for lunch.
• Be advised, we do not allow lunch visitors on days that we are hosting school events, such as House Day, early release, etc.
• Make sure to bring your I.D. to check in at the front office before enjoying lunch with your student(s).

The safety of our students is our top priority. During morning drop off, please make sure to go through the car line if you are not parking to walk your student to the school. The parking lot is not a designated "drop and go" location. We appreciate your support in assuring our students are safe.

We are so excited to announce that Van R. Butler Elementary School will have a Basketball Program for boys in grades 3, 4, and 5! The purpose of the program will be to improve basic basketball skills! Participants will learn basic skills and drills with the focus on passing, dribbling, shooting, and offense and defense strategies. All forms need to be turned in by Thursday, January 23rd to Coach Smith- (forms will not be accepted after this date). Students participating will need to be picked up at 3:15 each Monday at the Intermediate car pick up. Again-we are so excited to start this program and help our boys love the game of Basketball!

Meetings will begin January 27th and end April 14th.

If you recognize any of these items, please make sure to get them picked up. We will be gathering all items at the end of the month for a mass donation.

Items are mainly jackets, sweaters, and water bottles.

Do you have concerns about your child's speech, communications, learning, behavior, vision or hearing? Freeport Learning Center provides FREE screenings year-round.

Need to schedule an appointment? Check out the PDF below to see the next steps.

Club meeting days/times are subject to change. Make sure you're communicating with your club leader for real time information.

If your student(s) is/are participating in any after school clubs, please be sure to update PikMyKid to reflect the club they will be attending. If you do not see the club option, please call the school to assist you.

Please remember that we do not provide child supervision until 7:05 a.m. We ask that you keep your student(s) in your car until that time. We will then open the doors for students to get breakfast or go to class at 7:05 a.m. If you are dropping your student(s) off in the mornings, keep in mind that the drop off time is fastest between 7:05 and 7:20.

We want to make sure all of our students stay safe while on campus.

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.

"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 November.

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 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.