Paw Power Press
Butler Elementary - Volume 7 - December 2019
BE Giving
Important Announcements
NAESP: Report to Parents - Reinforcing Math Skills with Everyday Activities
"A solid foundation in math is essential for students to succeed in school and beyond. Incorporate math into your family’s daily life — without a lot of time, effort, or expense — with these fun ideas."
To read the entire article from NAESP, please click here.
2020 Kindergarten Registration - Don't Delay!
Kindergarten registration begins on November 19! Families of new students who are eligible to enroll in kindergarten in the 2020-2021 school year are invited to begin the registration process. Get the details on eligibility, what documents to gather, and how to navigate the online registration process at www.cbsd.org/registration. We look forward to welcoming the class of 2032!
Winter Weather is on its Way!
Butler Holiday Food Drive
Butler Elementary will be working together and collecting food items to help our own Butler families enjoy a brighter holiday season!
Donations are due by December 6th
Suggested Items:
Kindergarten: Pancake mix & pancake syrup, spaghetti &spaghetti sauce
1st Grade: Canned fruit &canned vegetables, cake mix and icing
2nd Grade: Personal care items (toothpaste, soap, deodorant, etc.)
3rd Grade: Breakfast goods (tea, coffee, cereal, etc.)
4th Grade: Sugar, flour, boxed granola bars
5th Grade: Boxed snack foods
6th Grade: Paper goods (paper towels, plates, napkins, etc)
Please drop bags in the hallway next to the cafeteria.
Thank you so much for your participation in this very worthwhile project!
Opportunities to Give Locally - Helping Families in Need
Consider how you might support families within our Butler, Central Bucks and Bucks County Communities through several school options:
- The Giving Tree - Gift Cards
- The Butler Food Drive
- Food Bank Donation - PTO Skate Night (Saturday 11/16)
Central Bucks School District - Farmer's Market
CBSD in conjunction with Bucks County Opportunity Council and Philabundance, is proud to offer a monthly Farmer's Market.
Fresh fruit, vegetables, prepared foods, dry goods, clothing, and other services provided free for families that qualify for free or reduced lunch through the district.
Upcoming Market Dates:
December 18, January 15, February 19, March 18, April 15, May 20, June TBD
Text notifications: If interested in receiving remind notifications about future events, please text @cadhdb to 81010 to sign up through the remind app.
Note: Please email Mary McDonald at mamcdonald@cbsd.org if you have questions.
News and Upcoming Events
School Calendar
December:
Dec. 2: *NO SCHOOL - ANTICIPATED INCLEMENT WEATHER*
Dec. 3: CB School Board Meeting - Educational Services - 7:30PM
Dec. 4: End of 1st Trimester
Dec. 4: Early Dismissal Grades K-6 - No PM Kindergarten
Dec. 5: Rescheduled Community Connection Meeting - Dr. Kopicki - CB Superintendent - 6:00PM
Dec. 6: PTO Holiday Shoppe - Gym/Stage - 6:00PM
Dec. 10: Parent Portal - Grades Open - 1:00PM
Dec. 12: Early Dismissal Grades 1-6 (No KDG) - Parent Conferences by Appointment (PM)
Dec. 13: Early Dismissal Grades 1-6 (No KDG) - Parent Conferences by Appointment (PM)
Dec. 12,13,16,17: No Kindergarten - Parent Conferences
Dec. 19: Spirit Day - Ugly Sweater Day
Dec. 20: Early Dismissal Grades K-12 - (No PM KDG)
Dec. 20: Spirit Day - Pajama Day
Dec. 20: Holiday Sing (Students Only)
Dec. 23-Jan.1: Winter Recess - No School
Community Connections - Dr. Kopicki, Superintendent
Dear Butler Elementary School Families,
Please join me in the Butler library on December 5 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. for this school year’s first “Community Connections” meeting. Last year, we initiated these meetings in order to encourage frank conversations about a shared vision for the future of our schools. I was grateful for the feedback and ideas that our families shared and I look forward to this year’s sessions! I hope you can find time to attend. A video introduction may be seen on the website at www.cbsd.org/communityconnections.
Stay Well,
John J. Kopicki, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Dine and Donate for Kind Like Joey - 12/14 at Grub Burger
FEAST - PROVIDING HOME COOKED MEALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
CB Cares Boomerang Nomination
DECEMBER Asset #29: Honesty - Young person “tells the truth even when it is not easy”.
Students/Parents/Teachers, please nominate a Butler student by clicking here! In your paragraph, include how your nominee exemplifies this month’s asset. Nominations are due to Mrs. O'Connell, Counselor, by Monday, December 16th.
School Happenings
National American Education Week - Celebrating Butler!
National Support Staff Day - November 20th
World Kindness Day - Butler's Random Acts of Kindness - Celebrated November 19th
Culture Day in the 3rd Grade
Kindergarten Friendsgiving - The Meaning of Gratitude!
New Gym Wall Mat Installation
Butler PTO Skate Night
From the Butler PTO
The Butler PTO Newsletter
The Butler PTO Newsletter
PTO General Meeting - Highlight Math in Focus
District Information
Central Bucks School District
Superintendent: John J. Kopicki, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent-Secondary: Abram M. Lucabaugh, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent-Elementary: Nadine M. Garvin, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services: Alexis McGloin, Ed.D
Website: cbsd.org
Location: 20 Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-2000
Twitter: @cbsdinfo
Butler Elementary School
Principal: Mr. Karl Funseth
Assistant Principal: Mr. Jesse Brosious
Principal's Secretary: Mrs. Judie Pereira
Website: cbsd.org/butler
Location: 200 Brittany Drive, Chalfont, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-4250
Twitter: @CB_Butler