The Spring Fair is almost here!

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VIEW THE SPRING FAIR FLYER!

Get ready, Butler families — our Spring Fair is almost here! On March 28, the school will come alive with games, prizes, raffle baskets, a silent auction, food trucks, and fun for everyone. It’s one of our favorite traditions, and we can’t wait to celebrate the start of spring together. Get ready for a day full of energy, laughter, and Butler pride.

View the flyer below to see information about the Games, Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets, and more!

GET YOUR PUNCH CARDS!

The Butler Spring Fair

Saturday, March 28

Punchcard Sales on My Payments Plus (MPP) NOW OPEN!

Punchcards for the Spring Fair can now be purchased on MPP for presale only. No cash accepted for pre-sale. Punchcards will be available for pick up the day of the fair only. They will not be sent home prior to the fair with students.

Pre-sale closes on Wednesday, March 25^th. No pre-sale orders will be accepted after this date.

Pre-sale options on MPP (please note your child’s name and teacher’s name):

$10.00 for 1 card (50 punches total)
$20.00 for 2 cards (100 punches total)
$30.00 for 3 cards (150 punches total)
$40.00 for 4 cards (200 punches total)
$50.00 for 5 cards (250 punches total)

Punch card will be available at the Spring Fair (cash or credit card) for:

$1.00 card for 4 punches
$5.00 card for 20 punches

BRAND NEW SPRING FAIR GAME: BUTLER SPIN AND WIN

REQUESTING FUN JARS FOR THE SPRING FAIR

Butler Spring Fair: Basket & Fun Jar Collections

It’s time to prep for our favorite tradition! Our raffle's success depends on your amazing donations, which directly benefit all Butler students.

March 23: Fun Jars due

Fun Jar Rewards!

To thank the kids for their help, every student who brings in a Fun Jar will receive a Paw Print and 2 Fun Jar tickets (to be used at the Spring Fair)!

Questions? Reach out to Gelena. We appreciate your support in making this year's raffle a huge success!

DESSERTS NEEDED FOR MUSICAL CAKES!

Musical Cakes is one of the most popular games at our Spring Fair, and it’s always a huge hit because every player has the chance to win a sweet treat.

To keep the fun going, we’re asking for donations to help stock the game.

Donations can be dropped off at Butler anytime on March 27 or before 10 AM on March 28.

Your support truly makes a difference, and we appreciate your generosity in helping make this event a success. Click here to donate!

REQUESTING USED BOOK DONATIONS FOR THE SPRING FAIR

HELP US KEEP THE MAGIC ALIVE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!

Help Us Keep the Magic Alive Next School Year!

The laughter, the memories, the traditions our kids love, none of it happens without our amazing volunteers. As we look ahead to next school year, we need you to help keep the magic alive! Volunteering is a meaningful way to support our school, connect with other families, and create unforgettable moments for our students.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about any of the open committee chair positions below, please reach out to Kelly Kaufman

Open Committee Chairs that need help:

• 5th Grade Memory Book

• BINGO Night

• Haunted Gym

• Holiday Shop

• Box Tops Coordinator

• Spring Fair Silent Auction

MEMORY BOOK SHOUTOUTS!

It's time to capture the memories of your amazing 5th or 6th grader in the Butler 5th or 6th Grade Memory Books! This treasured keepsake will be a cherished reminder of their accomplishments and friendships throughout their time at Butler.

Personalize their experience with a shoutout! Write a message, share a memory, or express your pride. Each shoutout may contain up to 180 characters (including spaces and punctuation). All shoutouts will be reviewed by the Memory Book Committee, who reserve the right to modify any text.

Cost: $5.50 per shoutout

Maximum of 3 shoutouts per student

All personalized submissions via the 5th Grade Google Form or 6th Grade Google Form and payments via MyPaymentsPlus must be completed by Monday, April 6, 2026.

To submit payment:

Log into MyPaymentsPlus
Navigate to “Events and Activities”
Select the tab with your 5th or 6th grader’s name
Choose how many shoutouts you would like to purchase (One, Two, or Three)
Check out

Note: If you are purchasing multiple shoutouts, please complete a separate Google Form for each one.

Deadline to order and pay: April 6, 2026.

To pay for shoutout click here.

To personalize a 5th grade shout out click click here.

To personalize a 6th grade shout out click click here.

SAVE THE DATE| SPRING CONCERTS

SAVE THE DATE| 5TH & 6TH GRADE PROMOTIONS

TEACHER FAVORITE THINGS LIST UPDATED

Parents are often interested in knowing what teachers and staff members like or enjoy. View an updated 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

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.

BUTLER FAMILY DIRECTORY

The 2025-26 Butler Family Directory is live online here! This is a password protected document. The password was emailed to all parents separately in an email from the school office before the holiday break.

Simply enter the password and then click "Read Only" to download and open the document.

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

March 18| Butler Musical Finding Nemo, Jr. (Evening Performance)

March 19| Butler Musical Finding Nemo, Jr. (Evening Performance)

March 20| No school (offices open)

March 24| AM Kdg. Attends at 9:05AM; PM Kdg. Conferences

March 25| AM Kdg. Conferences; PM Kdg. Attends at 1PM

March 26| Early Dismissal - Grades 1-6 (Parent Conference/No Half-Day K)

March 27| Early Dismissal - Grades 1-6 (Parent Conference/No Half-Day K)

March 28| Butler Spring Fair- 10AM to 3PM

April 1| Spirit Day - Wear Blue for Autism Awareness

April 2| No School for Students (Professional Development)

April 3| School Holiday - No School for Students or Staff

April 6| No School for Students (Professional Development)

April 7| School Resumes

April 8| 5th & 6th Grade Students Visit Unami - Orientation (PM)

April 9 &10| 5th Grade Ropes Field Trip - Elbow Lane

April 13| Schoolwide Assembly - Edible Weather (Students & Staff Only)

April 15| Reading Olympics - 5th & 6th Grade Teams (Evening Event)

April 17| PTO Lip Sync - 5th & 6th Grade Performances (Evening Event)

April 21-23| PSSA Assessment - English Language (Gr. 3-6)

April 28 & 29| PSSA Assessment - Math (Gr. 3-6)

April 30| PSSA Assessment - Science (Gr. 5 Only)

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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