Paw Power Press
Butler Elementary - Volume 11 - February 2021
BE - 1!
Happy Presidents Day
Snow Day Fun!
Students and Families Find Time for the Snow During our Asynch Days!
Health and Safety Information
PA State: Universal Masking Order
Revisions to the masking order were effective at 12 a.m. on November 18. The secretary of health has directed that everyone should wear an appropriate face covering, both indoors and outdoors. The face covering procedures outlined within the Central Bucks' Health and Safety Plan are already in compliance with the revised order. The order continues to allow for appropriate “mask breaks,” and for students to remove their mask during breakfast and lunch.
The order reinforces the necessity to mask, even when outdoors. During outdoor activities, students will be required to maintain sustained physical distance whenever they are unmasked. When participating in an outdoor activity that precludes physical distancing, students will be required to wear a mask.
Find more information on the questions and answers page here. More information about when student athletes must wear face coverings on our website here. At this time, face shields of any kind (without a mask) are not in compliance with the updated order.
District Health and Safety Plan
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Central Bucks School District Health & Safety Plan. You can find it on the district website by following this link, Health and Safety Plan. You can also find the CB Return to School Guide here. Both include a great deal of information on district procedures and protocols. They will answer many of your questions.
Important Information
Kindergarten Registration 2021-2022
Families of new students who are eligible to enroll in kindergarten in the 2021-2022 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/register. We look forward to welcoming the class of 2033!
Free Breakfasts and Lunches Continue through End of Year
Free Breakfast and Lunches are Available to All Students DAILY through the completion of the 2020-2021 School Year.
All Meals will be served with choice of milk, 4oz fresh vegetable and either 4oz of fresh fruit or 100% fruit juice to follow USDA guidelines for what makes a meal. Any second entrée will be charged a la carte pricing to the students account. All menus can be found by going to www.cbsd.nutrislice.com/menu
Curbside pickup is still available on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30am-12pm at CB East, CB South, and CB West. Students do not need to be present at pick up.
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP is Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program for uninsured children and teens up to age 19.
Click on the link for more information about CHIP; Click on the link for the online application.
CB Help Desk
Need Tech Support for Students Device? Set-up a Help Ticket by clicking here. The Technology & Innovation Department Support Team is ready to help!
Support Staff Job Opportunities
Calendar and Upcoming Events
School Calendar:
Feb. 15 - President's Day (No School)
Feb. 16 - Middle School Orientation - Virtual (All MS's) - 6th Grade Parents
Feb. 22 - Butler General Meeting - 7:00 PM (Virtual - Zoom)
Feb. 23 - CBSD School Board Meeting - 7:30 PM (16 Welden)
March:
Mar. 2 - Read Across America Day - Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Mar. 5 - No School for Students; Staff Professional Development Day
Mar. 9 - CB School Board Meeting - 7:30 PM (16 Welden)
Mar. 12 - End of 2nd Trimester; Half-Day for Students - Dismissal 12:25 PM
Mar. 14 - Daylight Savings - Sunday (Spring Forward)
Mar. 16 - Butler PTO Night at Chipotle (Details to Come) - 4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Mar. 20 - First Day of Spring - Saturday (Free Ritas!)
Mar. 23 - CB School Board Meeting - 7:30 PM (16 Welden)
Mar. 25 - Half Day for Students (Dismissal 12:25 PM); Spring PM Parent Conferences
Mar. 26 - Half Day for Students (Dismissal 12:25 PM); Spring PM Parent Conferences
Grab and Go Lunch Pick Up Week of: 2/15
Grab and Go Meals
Please note revisions to the “grab and go” free meal schedule for the week of February 15, 2021:
- Monday, February 15 - Presidents' Day - No Pickups
- Tuesday, February 16 - Grab and go meals available for pickup at each high school to any student from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.
6th Grade Middle School Orientation - Virtual Presentation 2/16/2021
A Note from Principal Davis - Unami Middle School
We are excited to welcome our newest warriors to Unami! Our goal at Unami Middle School is to be that bridge of support as students make their transition from Elementary. To assist you in the transition process, you are invited to our 6th grade parent orientation program on Tuesday, February 16th @ 7:00 PM via teams.
You will hear from our school administrators, counselors, and teachers. Each group will share the role they play in supporting the transition of your student to Unami Middle School. Program Planning and course selection for next year will be reviewed. Elective area teachers will provide an overview of the courses available to 7th grade students.
We hope that our 6th Grade parents can join us on February 16th!
Live Event Link: 6th Grade Orientation
Question Submission Form: 6th Grade Parent Orientation FAQ
iRun-4-Life Running Program Announcement
The iRun Board is excited to announce that Butler's Spring 2021 iRun4Life running program is available through a free iRun4Life App. To join our Spring Running Program, download the free iRun4Life App in the Apple or Android store – just search for “iRun4Life.” Our weekly iRun4Life running program is available in the “Running & Fitness” link.
- There are weekly warm-up exercises, running schedules, and cool down exercises updated each month. After running, your kids can click on the red link to log their miles and good deeds – just like the children did last year. Childrenwill be running in their neighborhood, or local park, rather than school, this year.
- Another exciting feature of this year’s running program are yoga and dance videos. If the weather is bad, yoga and dance videos are available to supplement their run - or - pick a day where the weather is great!
- A final feature is Healthy Nutrition - available in the App through the Healthy Recipe link. The recipes are also updated each month, too.
We encourage you to download the free App to join us and have fun running and exercising. You can also share our iRun4Life App with all your friends and family.
Thank you,
Judy & the iRun4Life Board
CB Cares Boomerang Award Nomination - February
The Boomerang Youth Recognition award is a district wide monthly program which recognizes and honors youth in our community by exemplifying and living by one of the chosen developmental assets. Students can be nominated by teachers, peers, family, and community members. Please consider nominating a student for February.
February: #26 Caring - Young person values service to others, in their family, school, or community.
Nomination forms can be found clicking here and can sent to Mrs. O'Connell by Monday, February 22, 2021.
School Happenings
Honoring Black History Month with Daily "In 20-Tweets"
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1856-1931
Caroline Still Anderson (1848-1919)
James Forten (1766-1842)
Frances Ellen Watkins (1825-1911)
Guion S. Bluford Jr.
Saddie Tanner Mossell (1898-1989)
100's Day at Butler
Happy Valentine's Day!
National School Counseling Week - Feb 1-5!
Student Showcase
January Boomerang Winner - #33 Interpersonal Competence
Butler's February Paw Print Winners
BUTLER = Butler - Understanding - Teamwork - Leadership - Educational Excellence - Respect
These important words are what define a Butler Bear - attributes every student and staff member strives to embrace each day - in school, at home or in our community. Our Paw Power program honors our students - who are awarded "coupons" when recognized for displaying Positive Paw Power behaviors to their classmates, teachers and school. Students featured below received a very special t-shirt to wear with pride and confidence for doing the right thing! Congratulations!
From the Butler PTO
PTO Newsletter
To read the most recent online Newsletter from the Butler PTO, please click here. The newsletter is a great way to stay on top of all that is happening at Butler.
Butler Bear Clubs - Virtual Classes
This year, Butler Bear Clubs have gone virtual - with winter enrichment classes available for all students from Butler Elementary. We look forward to seeing everyone join along.
- Butler parent Stephen Simchak (Mr. Steve), shared ways to stay safe and aware while children are online for both school and entertainment. He provided some scenarios for discussion and application of safety strategies.
- Mrs. Dunst, Butler parent, hosted a fun and creative class on Cartoon Drawing. Students followed the guide for a holiday drawing (and created some of their own!
Remaining February Classes include (Zoom links in flyer here):
February 17 | Yoga
February 17 | Poetry
February 22 | Acting (grades K-1)
March classes will also scheduled. Please email Jeannie Redner with any questions. Thank you.
VIRTUAL PTO GENERAL MEETING
Please Join the Butler PTO on Monday, February 22 at 7pm
Click here for the Zoom link
Or use:
Meeting ID: 994 4575 3064
Passcode: 956572
Please join us for our next Virtual PTO General Meeting. It's a great way to stay connected! Click here for the agenda.
District Contacts
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
Website: cbsd.org
Location: 16 Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-2000
Twitter: @CBSDSchools
Butler Elementary School
Mr. Jesse Brosious - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Judie Pereira - Principal's Secretary
Mrs. Michele Droxler - Assistant Principal's Secretary
Website: cbsd.org/butler
Location: 200 Brittany Drive, Chalfont, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-4250
Twitter: @CBButlerElem