SIXTH GRADE MEMORY BOOK PICS DUE SOON! | |
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The 6th Grade Memory Book committee is in high gear, and we need your help!
Below is a list of images we are looking for. When sharing images, please only share Butler events or the specific images listed and be sure to tag the student in the picture. If there is no name tagged, it can't be published.
Click this link to add images by March 15:
Field Day
Spring Musical
Lip Sync
Girl Events and Boy Events
Class Parties
Concerts
Haunted Gym
Halloween
Through the Years (Butler events only)
Baby pictures- please add by April 1 via this link and tag the student!
Questions, please email Melissa.
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SIXTH GRADE MEMORY BOOK SHOUT OUTS | |
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Sixth Grade Memory Book Shout-Outs
Deadline April 1
It's time to capture the memories of your amazing 6th grader in the annual Butler Memory Book! This treasured keepsake will be a cherished reminder of their accomplishments and friendships throughout the year.
Personalize their experience with a Shout-Out! Write a message, share a memory, or express your pride.
One Shout Out is up to 180 characters (including spaces, and punctuation). All Shout Outs will be reviewed by the Memory Book Committee, who reserve the right to modify any text. $5.50 per Shout Out. All submissions and payments via MyPaymentsPlus must be done by April 1, 2025. To submit payment:
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Log into MyPaymentsPlus
- Navigate to all "Events and Activities"
- Select the tab with your 6th grader's name
- Select how many shout outs you would like to purchase (One, Two, or Three)
- Checkout
Note: If you are purchasing multiple shout outs please fill out a separate Google Form for each. MAX 3 SHOUTOUTS PER STUDENT
** Order by April 1: ** Pay on MyPaymentsPlus
** Personalize:** Access the Google Form here.
Questions? Contact: Melissa
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BUTLER SPRING FAIR IS SATURDAY, MARCH 22 | |
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Butler Spring Fair
Saturday, March 22, 2025,
10 AM to 3 PM
Our Butler Spring Fair is almost here! See the flyer above for details on our largest fundraiser of the year.
The money raised from the Spring Fair helps the PTO support items such as academic assemblies, technology upgrades, community/ family events, playground equipment, and so much more!
See below for information on the following
- Punch Card Pre-Sale
- Fun Jars
- Musical Cakes
- Silent Auction
- Used Book Collection
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SPRING FAIR PUNCH CARDS ON SALE NOW THRU MARCH 18 | |
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The Butler Spring Fair
Saturday, March 22
Pre-Order Punch Cards NOW thru March 18
50 Punches for $10.00
Event Day Punch Cards
4 punches for $1; 20 punches for $5
Spring Fair Punch Cards (used for all games and inside food) are now on sale through MyPaymentsPlus at a discounted price of 50 punches for $10. You have to select the # of cards you want (from 1-5) before processing payment. If you want to return to purchase more later, you will have to choose a different amount. For example, if you purchased 5 punch cards for your child originally, you can go back to MPP and purchase 1,2,3 or 4 punch cards. These are the settings per child, not per family.
Please note, cash is not accepted for Pre-sale, but cash is accepted the day of the fair. Pre-sale is only available through MyPaymentsPlus.
Please note, punch cards will NOT be sent home prior to the fair. All pre-purchased punch cards will be available to pick up at the Ticket Table at the Fair.
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The Spring Fair is blossoming on March 22! Class and family donated Fun Jars are due by March 17th.
We would love to have participation from all families so we can continue our tradition of raffling amazing Fun Jars at the Spring Fair, which in turn raises money which benefits all of our children at Butler.
Click here to see more information about fun jars.
If you have any questions, please contact Gelena T.
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DONATIONS FOR MUSICAL CAKES | | |
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Donations for Musical Cake game
Every Butler Bear loves a good Musical Cake game (think musical chairs, but the prize is cakes/cupcakes), but we need your help to keep the music and treats going!
We are collecting cakes and cupcakes for this fun Spring Fair tradition. Please sign up here to donate a sweet treat.
You can bake or buy items to donate. Baked goods can be dropped off to Butler on Friday, March 21 after 4pm or before 10am on Saturday, March 22. Please contact Christina Homewood with questions. All donations are greatly appreciated!
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This year over 135 businesses have donated to our auction! Check out the Spring Fair flyer for a list of donors.
We have over 165 items to auction off!
The auction will go live several days prior to the Spring Fair & will remain open until 2:30 on the day of the Fair.
Winners will be able to pick up their prizes before the Fair ends, from 2:30-3:00. Other dates and times will also be made available for pick up.
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At our Spring Fair there will be a children's used book sale. Please donate your used books! | | |
BUTLER FAMILY DIRECTORY RELEASED | |
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The 2024-25 Butler Family Directory is live online here! This is a password protected document. The password will be emailed to all parents separately. Simply enter the password and then click "Read Only" to download and open the document.
If you did not enter your Directory information, please fill in your information here so it can be included in our next updated version.
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TEACHER AND STAFF FAVORITE THINGS LIST | | |
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Parents are often interested in knowing what teachers and staff members like or enjoy. View a list here of our staff members favorite things. This is a good reference for gifts as well as every day little surprises!
This list includes teachers, administrators, custodial staff, support staff, specialists and itinerants. This is completely voluntary and will remain open all year if you are looking for the inside scoop.
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CONTRIBUTE TO HELP SUPPORT PTO PROGRAMS & EVENTS | |
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PTO events and activities would not be available without our volunteers and the financial contribution by the Butler families. In support of our efforts, we are asking for a $15 contribution per household (Butler Family) as the means to offset the expenses for organizing and holding the events.
For those who wish, you can sponsor another Butler family’s $15 contribution. Payment is preferred through MyPaymentsPlus or submit a check with this form.
*Please check with your company to see if they offer a “Donor Match” program.
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CHECK OUT OUR 2024-25 PTO EVENTS CALENDAR | |
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We have a ton of fantastic family events over the course of the school year. Check out our upcoming events calendar here.
Please note, dates are subject to change, so please follow us on Facebook and continue to check the newsletter for any changes.
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EARN FUNDS FOR BUTLER WHILE YOU SHOP! | |
Download the Box Tops for Education App and scan your receipts to earn money for our school. Click here for more info. Do you shop at Walmart Connect your Walmart and Box Tops accounts so you can earn cash for Butler without scanning or submitting your receipts! | |
1st and 2nd GRADE LUNCH VOLUNTEERS | |
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Please sign up to volunteer during 1st Grade lunch here.
Please sign up to volunteer during 2nd Grade lunch here.
**Please note: You must have your volunteer clearances completed prior to signing up for lunch duty. All volunteer opportunities are subject to change based on District guidelines. We ask that you please refrain from cell phone usage during your volunteer shift. Unfortunately, younger siblings are no longer permitted to accompany volunteers.
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MY PAYMENTS PLUS VS. MY SCHOOL BUCKS | |
My Payments Plus is a free, secured, online account which allows you to pay for student fees, field trips, PTO events, summer classes, etc. This is used district-wide, so we encourage all families to register for an account. To sign up, simply visit: MyPaymentsPlus.com and click on “Register a Free Account.” You will need your child's student identification number to set up the account, which can be found in the parent portal. | | |
My School Bucks is a free, secured online account which allows you to pay for school meals. It allows you to have a digital option for lunches (no cards – the cafeteria staff look up the child’s name at the register) as well as see what items your child is purchasing in the cafeteria. To access My School Bucks, please visit MySchoolBucks.com. You will need your child's student identification number to set up the account, which can be found in the parent portal. | | |
BUTLER ONLINE APPAREL STORE | |
The Butler Bears Apparel Store is now open online! This online store will be open year-round and orders may be placed at any time and ship right to your home. Choose from more than 100 items of various colors and designs for the entire family! Questions? Contact Amy. | |
LAUGH OUT LOUD MOMENT OF THE WEEK | |
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March 14 | Half-Day - End of 2nd Trimester
March 17| St. Patrick's Day - Wear green!
March 21| Spirit Day - Rocks your Socks (for Down Syndrome)
March 22 | Butler Spring Fair
March 27 & 28| Half-Days (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
View the one-page printable 2024-25 CBSD calendar here.
View the one-page printable 2025-26 CBSD calendar here.
*Dates subject to change
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The Simon Butler PTO has an official Facebook page. We use this form of communication to reach you the parents, in a quick and easy way. Click here to join the official Simon Butler PTO Facebook page today.
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YOU MUST HAVE CLEARANCES TO VOLUNTEER | |
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In order to volunteer in the classroom, you must have current volunteer clearances through CBSD. Questions? Contact Michelle Droxler.
The process is EASY and all done online using the Volunteer Tracker App. Every CB volunteer will need to register and upload their clearances.
Pennsylvania law requires all persons having direct contact with school children obtain background checks and clearances. Click here for the required clearances, along with links to the state’s websites.
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