Week of October 5-9, 2026 Click here for past issues | View as Webpage

GET YOUR PTO NEWS HERE

The Butler PTO is excited to support our school community this year. This bi-weekly newsletter is your go-to source for important updates, upcoming events, and PTO news.


You can also stay connected with us on the PTO website, and join the official Simon Butler PTO private Facebook page to stay informed.

BUTLER BOO IS OFFICIALLY LIVE

Get ready for some spook-tacular neighborhood fun because the Butler Boo season has officially begun!


If you've been mysteriously treated by a fellow Butler Bear family, it is time to keep the chain reaction going. Hang your "We've Been Butler Booed" sign on your front door so everyone knows you have joined the fun. Then it's your turn to spread the magic!

Need to print an extra copy of the instructions or the sign for your next stop?


Click here to keep the magic moving.


Let us spread some kindness and make our community spook-tacular! 

OCTOBER'S TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION EVENT IS NEXT WEEK

To keep our gratitude going for teachers and staff all year long, the PTO is doing something special for them each month!


Our next event is Monday, 10/12, and we want to show them we love them a latte! ☕


Click here to sign up to donate an item.


We are so thankful for our amazing school community!

HAUNTED GYM - OCT. 23

RED RIBBON WEEK 2026 - W/O 10/26

SPRING FAIR PLANNING KICKOFF - 11/09

HELP MAKE LUNCTIME SPECIAL FOR OUR KIDS

ADVANCED SIGN UP REQUIRED

lunch duty volunteers

Help our littlest Bears with opening lunch items and keeping the cafeteria tidy. 




** 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.**

TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE - JOIN US

MONSTER MASH WAS A SMASH

Our youngest Butler Bears had a blast at the PTO Monster Mash! With music, snacks, and spooky decorations, the night flew by.

A big thank you to our committee chairs for planning such a fun event, and to all the volunteers who helped set up and keep things running smoothly. We couldn't do it without you!

SEPTEMBER PTO GENERAL MEETING RECAP

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first PTO General Meeting on September 28th! We loved seeing our Butler families come together to learn and share all about the great things we have planned for this school year!


Click here to view the meeting minutes.

DONATE TODAY

The Butler PTO is collecting a $15 contribution per household (Butler Family) as the means to offset the expenses for organizing and holding the events and activities.

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.

COMING SOON: BUTLER SPIRITWEAR, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

Get ready... a brand new online store for Butler gear is on its way!


Soon you'll be able to shop for spiritwear whenever and wherever you like, right from your phone or computer.


Stay tuned for more details!

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

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

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.

 
LAUGH OUT LOUD MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

October:


Oct. 9 - Spirit Day (TEAMWORK)

Oct. 23 - Haunted Gym - 6:30 PM (Grades 3-5 Only) - Not a Drop Off Event

Oct. 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week

Oct 28 - Picture Retake Day – Bring Original Photos

Oct. 30 - Halloween Festivities AM (Half Day Dismissal - 12:25 PM)

Oct. 30 - Halloween Parade - 9:30 AM (Outside - Weather Permitting)

Oct. 30 - Classroom Parties - Timing TBD (Following Parade)


View the one-page printable 26–27-year 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.

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