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SIXTH GRADE MEMORY BOOK SHOUTOUTS DUE FRIDAY

6TH grade shout outs

Sixth Grade Memory Book Shout-Outs

Deadline Friday, April 4


It's time to capture the memories of your amazing 6th grader in the annual Butler Memory Book! This treasured keepsake will be a cherished reminder of their accomplishments and friendships throughout the year.


Personalize their experience with a Shout-Out! Write a message, share a memory, or express your pride.


One Shout Out is up to 180 characters (including spaces, and punctuation). All Shout Outs will be reviewed by the Memory Book Committee, who reserve the right to modify any text. $5.50 per Shout Out. All submissions and payments via MyPaymentsPlus must be done by April 4, 2025. To submit payment:

  • Log into MyPaymentsPlus
  • Navigate to all "Events and Activities"
  • Select the tab with your 6th grader's name
  • Select how many shout outs you would like to purchase (One, Two, or Three)
  • Checkout

Note: If you are purchasing multiple shout outs please fill out a separate Google Form for each. MAX 3 SHOUTOUTS PER STUDENT


** Order by April 4: ** Pay on MyPaymentsPlus


** Personalize:** Access the Google Form here.


Questions? Contact: Melissa

SIXTH GRADE MEMORY BOOK BABY PICS DUE FRIDAY

6th grade memory book yearbook

The 6th Grade Memory Book committee is in high gear, and we need your help!


Click this link to add Baby pictures by April 4 and tag your student!


Questions, please email Melissa.

SAVE THE DATE - PTO LIP SYNC| APRIL 11

BUTLER LIP SYNC (participation by 5th and 6th graders only)

Friday April 11 at 7pm


Free Admission! Fun Family Event!


Details to follow.

PSSA SCHEDULE| Grades 3-6

April 23-25 | English Language Arts (Grades 3-6)

April 29-30 | Mathematics (Grades 3-6)

May 1 | Science (Grade 4 only)


Please refer to the March 14 email from Butler for more details.

SAVE THE DATES FOR SPRING MUSIC CONCERTS


FIELD DAY TEAMS

Field Day

Thursday, May 22

Rain Date: Friday, May 30


Field Day is scheduled for May 22 (rain date: May 30). View the team lists here to see if your child is on the Greeks (green) or Romans (white).


More information to come on purchasing a white or green Butler shirt!

BUTLER FAMILY DIRECTORY RELEASED

family directory

The 2024-25 Butler Family Directory is live online here! This is a password protected document. The password will be emailed to all parents separately. Simply enter the password and then click "Read Only" to download and open the document.


If you did not enter your Directory information, please fill in your information here so it can be included in our next updated version.

TEACHER AND STAFF FAVORITE THINGS LIST

Parents are often interested in knowing what teachers and staff members like or enjoy. View a list here of our staff members favorite things. This is a good reference for gifts as well as every day little surprises! 


This list includes teachers, administrators, custodial staff, support staff, specialists and itinerants. This is completely voluntary and will remain open all year if you are looking for the inside scoop.

CONTRIBUTE TO HELP SUPPORT PTO PROGRAMS & EVENTS

DONATE

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!

Box Tops

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
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.

BUTLER ONLINE 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 MOMENT OF THE WEEK

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

April 2| Spirit Day - Light it Up Blue for Autism (Wear Blue)

April 11| PTO Lip Sync (5th & 6th grade participation only) 7pm

April 17| No school for students - staff development

April 18| No school - School Holiday

April 21| No school for students - staff development

April 23-25| PSSA English Language Arts - grades 3-6

April 29-30| PSSA Math - grades 3-6

May 1| PSSA Science - Grade 5 only

May 12| First Grade Concert at 6:30PM|Third Grade Concert at 7:30PM

May 19| Second Grade Concert at 6:30PM|Fourth Grade Concert at 7:30PM

May 22| Field Day (Rain date May 30)

June 5| Spring Band, Orchestra, Choir Concert at 7PM


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

View the one-page printable 2025-26 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 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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