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BUTLER BEAR CLUBS REGISTRATION OPENS JAN. 5!

Butler Bear Clubs

Butler Bear Clubs


There will be a handful of Butler Bear Clubs this year. See the 2024 Activity Listing for more details. 


Clubs will run February 5 - March 15 unless otherwise noted

Registration opens January 5 at 6pm 


The Butler Bear Clubs winter enrichment program was created to provide fun activities to keep kids engaged during the cold winter months. This year we offer a few activities for children in grades K-6. This is a not-for-profit program coordinated, organized, and run by PTO volunteers. 


On-site classes take place at Butler immediately after school. Off-site classes are run at their locations.


For the clubs to run we need volunteers to assist as hall monitors. These positions are paid.



Email ButlerBearClubs@gmail.com with any questions.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE DINE & DONATE | JANUARY 9, 2024

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse Dine & Donate

115 Garden Golf Blvd, Montgomeryville

January 9, 2024 | 4-10pm


Save the date of January 9 for Dine & Donate at Texas Roadhouse. View the flyer here.

BUTLER JUMP NIGHT (GRADES 4-6 ONLY) | JAN. 23

Butler Jump Night 2024

Butler Jump Night (Grades 4-6 only)

January 23, 2024 | 5pm check-in; snack at 7pm

Sky Zone, Chalfont

$23 per child (includes jump time, socks, water, and soft pretzel!)


Calling all 4th, 5th & 6th graders! Our annual Sky Zone Butler Jump night is coming up on Tuesday, January 23!

Parents, please note that in order to receive this special pricing you MUST order through our Google Form here.


There is a 3-step registration process for this event:

  1. Each participant must have a Google Form submitted (you may use one google form for multiple kids)
  2. Complete the SkyZone Waiver here
  3. Submit payment through the Square link here.


Please contact Tricia Doebler with any questions. Deadline to register for this event is January 16, 2024.

STAFF APPRECIATION RECAP

teacher lunch

The teachers and staff enjoyed a winter barbecue during one of the conference days last week. Lots of good food and smiles were shared. Thanks to those of you that donated items. All was greatly appreciated! A big thanks to Lisa Hood and Alison Ficociello for coordinating the event

DIGITAL LITERACY NIGHT | JANUARY 17

Digital literacy

iSmart for Caregivers

January 17, 2024 | 6:30pm

Butler Elementary

View flyer here


This presentation provides families and community members information on building the foundations for staying safe online. This will promote a digital space that creates important connections, all while understanding the dangers of cyberbullying and online exploitation.


For questions, please contact Linda O’Connell or Kathy Milotich

or kmilotich@cbsd.org

GENERAL PTO MEETING | JANUARY 22 via Zoom

virtual pto meeting

General PTO Meeting

January 22, 2024 | 7pm via Zoom


Save the date of Monday, January 22 for our next General PTO meeting via Zoom! Agenda and Zoom link to follow.

BUTLER SPIRIT DAYS CALENDAR CHANGE

Spirit Days

Check out the Spirit Days calendar here. The next Butler Spirit Day is:


December 21 (NEW DATE) | Fancy Day - dress in something that makes you feel fancy

December 22 | Pajama Day

CBSD WANTS YOUR OPINION

opinion

The Central Bucks School district has a 3 year plan to Recommend (23-24), Redefine (24-25) and Realign (25-26) in preparation for the realignment of elementary, middle school, and high school grades planned for the 2025-2026 school year. View updates, timelines, FAQs, and a survey for you to submit concerns, questions, comments, etc. here. Be assured that your comments will all be read! 

WAYS TO HELP BUTLER

  • Sign up for any of our volunteer opportunities here
  • Submit a contribution of $15 to help with event costs here via MyPaymentsPlus.

TEACHER AND STAFF FAVORITE THINGS

teacher favorite things

Looking for gift ideas, or a way to say thank you? A list of The Butler Teacher and Staff Favorite Things is available for your use here

CHECK OUT OUR 2023-24 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.
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.

BUTLER APPAREL STORE

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 MOMENTS OF THE WEEK

nye meme
gifts meme

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

December 22 | Spirit Day-Pajama Day

December 22 | Early Dismissal (Teacher in Service)

December 25-January 1 | Winter Break

January 9 | Texas Roadhouse Dine & Donate

January 12 | Paint Night

January 12 | Spirit Day - Decades Day - "Dress in Your Favorite Decade"

January 15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School for Students and Staff

January 17 | Digital Literacy Night

January 22 | PTO General Meeting (via Zoom)

January 23 | Jump Night

January 24 | Half- Day for Students - 12:25 pm Dismissal


View the one-page printable 2023-24 CBSD calendar here.

*Dates subject to change

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

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 Erin McCreary.

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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