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BUTLER HOLIDAY SHOP & VENDOR FAIR| NOVEMBER 21

Butler Holiday Shop and Vendor Fair

Friday, November 21 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM

Butler Stage and Cafeteria

Butler students and their families can join us on Friday, November 21 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM on the Butler stage and in the cafeteria for the Holiday Shop!

This is an opportunity for students to do their holiday shopping independently and keep their gifts a surprise!

Please note: This is NOT a drop off event, and it is an evening event only.

VENDOR FAIR ON 11/21!

Staff Appreciation Lunch/Dinner

Monday, November 24

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 24th.

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

FAMILY VIP MOVIE EVENT| DECEMBER 7

BUTLER GIVING TREE NOW UP| GIFTS DUE DECEMBER 15

The Butler Giving Tree is now on display in the hallway near the main office. The Giving Tree has tags that display the names of holiday gifts that can be donated for families in our Butler Community who are in need of extra support this holiday season.

We invite our Butler students and families to choose a tag (if they wish) to purchase the gift listed. We ask that you wrap the gift and be sure to secure the same tag to the outside of the gift wrap. Please inform your student to only take a tag if directed so we are sure all items are received by the office in time.

*Please do not take tags if you do not plan to purchase gifts - leave it for others*.

All gifts should be delivered to the main office no later than December 15 to ensure holiday delivery. Thank you for all of your wonderful generosity and support! Thank you to Peggy Bernabei and Stacey Tocci for organizing and setting up the tree.

If you have questions, please contact Peggy Bernabei.

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 for a few more fall weekends!

Be sure to include code "SBES" so Butler families get 5% discount, and our school gets a 10% donation after the fall season!

SAVE THE DATE FOR BUTLER BALL| FEBRUARY 6

Save the date for one of our best community traditions - the Butler Ball! It will be held at two times to accommodate our school population.

More information coming soon!

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

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

November 20| Full-Day Gr. 1-6&EDK / Half-Day AM Kdg ONLY; PM Kdg Conferences (In the PM)

November 21| Full-Day Gr. 1-6&EDK / Half-Day PM Kdg ONLY; AM Kdg Conferences (In the AM)

November 21| Butler PTO Holiday Shoppe & Vendor Event (After School)

November 24| Half Day for Students - Dismissal Begins at 12:25 PM (No AM/PM KDG)

November 25| Half Day for Students - Dismissal Begins at 12:25 PM (No AM/PM KDG)

November 24 & 25| Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 26| No School for Students (Staff Development Day)

November 27 & 28| Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

December 3| Butler Spirit Day - Wear Butler Gear

December 3| End of Trimester 1 - Half Day for Students (Dismissal Begins at 12:25 PM)

December 3| AM Kindergarten Attends (PM Kdg. - No School)

December 7| Butler PTO Family Movie Event (Sunday)

December 8| Young Author Visit - Jerry Pallotta (K-6, Students Only)

December 22| Spirit Day - Ugly/Festive Holiday Sweater Day

December 23| Half Day - Dismissal Begins at 12:25 PM

December 23| Spirit Day - Pajama Day

December 23| PM Kindergarten Attends (AM Kdg. - No School)

December 23| Holiday Concert - 9:30 AM (Family Concert - Gymnasium)

December 23| Holiday Sing - Student/Staff Assembly (Only)

December 24 through Friday, January 2, 2026| Winter Break

January 5| School resumes

View the one-page printable 2025-26 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 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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The Butler Giving Tree is now on display in the hallway near the main office. The Giving Tree has tags that display the names of holiday gifts that can be donated for families in our Butler Community who are in need of extra support this holiday season.

Visit Hellerick's Farm for a few more fall weekends!

﻿Be sure to include code "SBES" so Butler families get 5% discount, and our school gets a 10% donation after the fall season!

Save the date for one of our best community traditions - the Butler Ball! It will be held at two times to accommodate our school population.

Be sure to include code "SBES" so Butler families get 5% discount, and our school gets a 10% donation after the fall season!