Book Fair this week!

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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS THIS WEEK, NOVEMBER 11-14

The Book Fair is this week! It will run from Monday, Nov. 11th through Thursday, Nov. 14th. Online sales began Friday, November 8th.

Thanks to the success of our previous fairs, we will be offering $5 Scholastic Bucks to every student at Butler! That $5 can go towards the purchase of any book at the Book Fair, no accessories, no coupon required. We will apply the $5 at the register and does not include sales tax. Must be redeemed in person.

The book fair 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– parent signature required for transaction), Tap to Pay, checks made payable to Butler PTO, or eWallet.

EWallet is now live!! Sign up here. EWallet is a virtual giftcard program through scholastic. The money you add to the eWallet remains on your ewallet. If there are unused funds after the fair, you can save it for the next fair or use it on the scholastic sites. Each child will need their own eWallet .

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 10/18-11/14 via this link. Books ordered online will be delivered directly to your home. Any questions please contact Amy Wigo or Shirley Schombs.

BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

During the Book Fair on Monday, November 11 through Thursday, November 14 we have a few critical volunteer needs.

Refer to the SignUpGenius for available volunteer slots. You can sign up to help anytime, as well as when your child’s class visits.

Please see here for when your child's class will attend the fair, subject to change.

If you have additional questions, please contact Melissa Griffin.

SPRING FAIR PLANNING MEETING ON NOVEMBER 18

Mark your calendars for our Spring Fair planning meeting on Monday, November 18th, at 7 PM in the Butler Library! No experience necessary! This is a great opportunity to get involved and meet other Butler families.

Can’t make it in person? We still want you on board! Please email us at: butlerspringfair@gmail.com to learn more about how you can contribute.

AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK | NOVEMBER 18-22

American Education Week is an opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and watch your children in action!

Reminders: cell phone use while in the school is not permitted; this is an “adults only” visit - as small children may disrupt instruction during this time.

The chart provides the designated time to visit to best accommodate parking/traffic flow/etc. Please RSVP here so that we may plan accordingly for your time and have visitor badges ready upon arrival (to avoid delays).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH

Staff Appreciation Lunch/Dinner

Monday, November 25th, from 12-7

It's that time of year to be thankful and give back. We can express our appreciation to our teachers and staff by providing food for them during conferences on Monday, November 25th.

Please sign up here to either make or purchase an item to donate. Reach out to Lisa or Alison with any questions.

BUTLER SKATE PARTY | NOVEMBER 27

If you have questions, please email Kellie Andrade.

VENDOR FAIR COMING DECEMBER 6

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.

BUTLER HOLIDAY SHOP AND VENDOR FAIR DECEMBER 6

COMING SOON: Butler Holiday Shop and Vendor Fair

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.

Fliers will be sent home Wednesday, December 4 with students.

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

FAMILY VIP MOVIE EVENT | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

Save the Date for the Family VIP Movie Event, Sunday, December 8!

We'll be seeing Disney's new Moana 2!

Event details coming soon.

SIXTH GRADE MEMORY BOOK NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Looking for creative 6th grade parents!

We need a few volunteers to help with this year's memory book!

If interested, please email Ali Ableson.

SPIRIT DAY CALENDAR

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.

*Please check with your company to see if they offer a “Donor Match” program.

CHECK OUT OUR 2024-25 PTO EVENTS CALENDAR

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.

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

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.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

November 11-14 | Butler PTO Book Fair

November 13 | Spirit Day - World Kindness Day - Kind Like Joey (Wear Black and Gold)

Nov. 18-22 | American Education Week

Nov. 21 | PM Kdg. Conferences (No PM KDG)

Nov. 22 | AM Kdg. Conferences (No AM KDG)

Nov. 25 & 26 | Early Dismissal Days (12:25 PM) - Parent/Teacher Conferences (PM)

November 27 | No school for students (Teacher In-Service)

November 27 | Butler Skate Party, 2pm to 4pm, Inline 309

November 28-29 | No school - Thanksgiving Break

December 4 | Early Dismissal

December 6 | Holiday Shoppe & Vendor Fair

December 8 | FVIP Movie Event

December 17 | Spirit Day-Ugly Sweater

December 20 | Spirit Day-Pajama Day

December 20 | Early Dismissal (Teacher in Service)

December 23-January 1 | Winter Break

View the one-page printable 2024-25 CBSD calendar here.

*Dates subject to change

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 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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