The Harlem Wizard's Game is THURSDAY!

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THE HARLEM WIZARD'S GAME IS THURSDAY!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun, laughter, and amazing basketball tricks!

The Harlem Wizards are coming to town *Thursday, November 6th* at CB South to take on our very own Butler Staff!

You will not want to miss this exciting, family-friendly event filled with high-flying dunks, comedy, and crowd participation!

Tickets: Get Yours Before They’re Gone!

General Seating: $20 in advance | $25 at the door
Reserved Seating: $30 in advance | Not available at the door
Courtside Seating: SOLD OUT!

To purchase tickets, click here.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HARLEM WIZARDS

THANK YOU TO OUR HARLEM WIZARD'S SPONSORS!

5TH GRADE MEMORY BOOK COVER CONTEST

6TH GRADE MEMORY BOOK COVER CONTEST

BUTLER SPRING FAIR PLANNING KICKS OFF NEXT MONTH ON NOVEMBER 10!

It’s time to start planning for the March 28th, 2026 Butler Spring Fair, and we are thrilled to be kicking things off! We're aiming to make this year's event the best one yet, and we need your passion, dedication, and great ideas to do it!

Please join us for our very first planning meeting.

When: Monday, November 10th at 6:45 pm
Where: Butler Library

If you are interested in joining the team but cannot attend the meeting, we still highly value your participation! Please email us at butlerspringfair@gmail.com and we can find a committee that meets your interests and time available.

Please click here to view our different committees.

VENDOR FAIR ON 11/21!

BUTLER HOLIDAY SHOP & VENDOR FAIR| NOVEMBER 21

COMING SOON: 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 an evening event only.

Flyers will be sent home Wednesday November 12, the week prior to the Holiday Shop.

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 throughout the fall season.

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

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 4| Election Day - No School for Students (Offices Open) - Staff Professional Development

November 6| PTO Basketball - Harlem Wizards vs. Butler Bears - CB South (7:00 PM)|

November 10| Spirit Day - Dress to "Un-Impress" (Tacky Outfit)

November 13| Spirit Day - World Kindness Day (Dress in Yellow & Black) - Kind Like Joey

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

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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Visit Hellerick's Farm throughout the fall season.

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

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