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Thank you for a spooktacular event!
Our youngest Butler Bears had such a blast, the PTO Monster Mash flew by so fast!
With music, snacks, and decorations to see, it was spooky fun for you and me!
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Get ready for a fun-filled October surprise!
The Butler Boo has started —a schoolwide Halloween tradition where families secretly deliver treats to other Butler families.
It’s a great way to spread some Halloween cheer! So, keep your eyes peeled for a spooky surprise on your doorstep!
Click here to open the You've Been Boo'ed PDF and here to open the We've Been Boo'ed PDF to use in your Boo bucket.
Please note: As Halloween gets closer, we’ll share a form so families who haven’t been “booed” yet can still join in on the fun.
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Thanks to all who attended our first General PTO Meeting on September 29. Minutes are posted here. Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 27, at 7pm in the library.
| | | GET YOUR HARLEM WIZARDS TICKETS NOW! | | | | |
Butler Teachers vs. The Harlem Wizards!
November 6th, 2025, at CB South
Tickets are on sale NOW!
The Harlem Wizards are coming to town for a night of high-flying, rim-rocking basketball fun—and guess who they’re playing? Our very own Butler teachers! That’s right, this family-friendly fundraiser will be a night full of tricks, laughs, and community spirit, all in support of Butler Elementary School.
To purchase tickets, click here, or click on the flyer above.
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The Butler PTO is in need of volunteers to help plan our Butler events throughout the year.
We have events starting soon and can use your help. Please see the list of events available and Sign up to help by October 15th.
We appreciate your time and support to make these events great for our students.
| | | FALL BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | OCTOBER 21-24 | | |
Fall Book Fair
October 21st-24th
No tricks, just treats; the Book Fair is creeeeeping up on us!
It will run Tuesday, October 21st - Friday, October 24th.
We need volunteers to help run the fair!
Volunteers help students find books and calculate costs (+tax) to keep things running smoothly at the registers. Slots are 1-1.5 hrs. Click here to sign up.
Signing up for multiple time slots is welcomed and encouraged =)
See when your child’s class is scheduled to attend the Book Fair: Fall 2025 Book Fair - Teacher Time Slots. Schedule changes are unlikely, but possible.
If you have any questions, please contact Juliana Lodge.
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The Book Fair will run from October 21 to October 24.
Book Fair flyers will be sent home next week. These flyers provide just a sampling of the books available at the book fair. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all books will be available for the whole fair. Book Fair purchases can be made with cash, credit card (must be the credit card itself, not only the numbers – parent signature required for transaction), checks made payable to Butler PTO, or eWallet.
Sign up now for eWallet here!! REMEMBER - eWallet is now like a gift card and all funds stay on the eWallet and can be used at the next fair or at the online book fair. Each student needs their own eWallet account.
If you would prefer to shop at home with your child, or the book your child wants is out of stock, you can shop at our online book fair, running from October 17 to 30 here.
If you have any questions, please contact Juliana Lodge.
| | | 5TH GRADE MEMORY BOOK COVER CONTEST | | 6TH GRADE MEMORY BOOK COVER CONTEST | | |
Special Spirit Wear Sale
Now through October 20 at 11:59pm only
Shop exciting new designs here,, delivered to Butler in time for gifts for the holidays. No shipping charges. Online sales end on Monday, October 20 at 11:59pm. No late orders accepted. Estimated ready date is the week of November 17 (subject to change).
If you're purchase is a surprise and you do not want items delivered to your student in their classroom, please contact Amy Wigo to make alternate arrangements.
| | | BUTLER FUN & FRIGHT NIGHT ON OCTOBER 24 | |
Event Details
Friday, October 24; 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Butler Elementary
Students in grades 2-6 only
Get ready for Fun & Fright Night!
Get ready for some spooks and smiles!
This year, our annual Haunted Gym event is getting a new twist, courtesy of our 5th and 6th graders! Get ready for the first-ever Butler Fun & Fright Night! They've created a two-part event to cater to all ages:
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The Fun House: Perfect for our younger students, with milder activities and decorations. This attraction will be located in the main hallway.
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The Haunted Gym: A truly spooky experience designed for our older ghouls and goblins who are ready for a good scare!
For the first time ever, 2nd graders will also be invited to participate!
Attraction Access by Grade
We want every student to have a great time at an experience level that's right for them! Here's who can attend what:
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2nd Graders can ONLY attend The Fun House located in the main hallway.
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3rd Graders can attend The Fun House and The Haunted Gym, but they must be accompanied by a parent inside the Haunted Gym.
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4th, 5th, and 6th Graders can attend ALL attractions.
Important Reminders
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This is a family event, not a drop-off. Parents must attend with their children.
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Wristbands will be given to students by their teachers.
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We need volunteers to help the event run smoothly. Please click here to volunteer!
Stay tuned for more details soon!
| | | CONTRIBUTE TO HELP SUPPORT PTO PROGRAMS & EVENTS | | |
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.
| | | FIRST AND SECOND GRADE LUNCH VOLUNTEERS | | |
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.
| | HELLERICK'S FARM DISCOUNT TICKETS! | | | |
Visit Hellerick's Farm throughout the fall season.
Be sure to include code "SBES" so Butler families get 5% discount, and our school gets a 10% donation after the fall season!
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L&M Orthodontics is supporting our community as students head back to school!
For every new patient who begins orthodontic treatment and mentions Butler PTO, L&M Orthodontics will donate $50 directly to our PTO. This offer will be in effect until October 30, 2025.
Find out more information by clicking here.
| | | 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! | | 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 | | |
October 10| Spirit Day - Teamwork Day (Wear Favorite Team Gear)
October 20| Diwali (No School/Offices Open)
October 24| PTO Halloween Fun & Fright Night
October 29| Picture Retake Day
October 31| Halloween Parade 9:30 AM (Outdoor Only); Parties AM (Schedule TBD)
October 31| Half-Day for Students (12:25 PM Dismissal)
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.
| | YOU MUST HAVE CLEARANCES TO VOLUNTEER | | |
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 Raptor Volunteer Safe. 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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