Paw Power Press
Butler Elementary - March 2019 - Issue 15
BUTLER - THINK BIG!
Important Announcements
Butler Parking Lot and Car Line Reminders
Additionally, many car line families begin lining up early to pick-up their child leading up to our dismissal time. Please remember to keep our visitor spaces OPEN and do not "wait" for your child in these designated spots. These parking areas are for our visitors and guests who are entering into the building for a specific appointment or to pick-up a sick child at the nurse. Also, only those with handicap designations/postings/etc. may park in our handicap spaces, by law.
Thank you for your continued cooperation for the safety of our students.
Evacuation Drill Reminder - 4/5
PSSA Assessments 2019 - Grades 3-6
The PSSA Window is about to begin mid-April. We encourage a good night's rest and healthy breakfast for each child prior to coming to school. Life-Saver mints are allowed, but no other "candy/gum" will be permitted.
Grades 3-6, please plan accordingly for your child to be present during assessment dates:
April 15, 16 & 17 – English/Language Arts (Grades 3-6)
April 29 & 30 – Mathematics (Grades 3-6)
May 1 & 2 – Science (4th Grade Only)
Make-Up Assessments completed upon student return from any absence.
School Calendar Update - April 22 - Now a School Day
Also - for a preview of NEXT YEAR'S 2019-2020 DISTRICT CALENDAR, please click here.
News & Upcoming Events
School Calendar
April:
- April 1: Kindergarten Conference Day (No School for KDG Students)
- April 2: Spirit Day: Code Blue for Autism - Wear Blue!
- April 4: Reading Olympics - Bridge Valley Elementary - 6:00PM
- April 5: Emergency Preparedness - Evacuation Drill (AM) - Weather Permitting
- April 9: CB School Board Meeting - Educational Services Center - 7:30PM
- April 11: 6th Grade DARE Graduation - 2:00PM
- April 12: Spirit Day - Career Day "Dress Like What You Want to Be When You Grow Up!"
- April 15-17: PSSA English/Language Arts Assessment - Grades 3-6
- April 18: No School for Students - Professional Development - K-6 Child Care
- April 19: School Holiday - No School
- April 22: Regular School Day for ALL Students and Staff
- April 24: Administrative Professionals Day
- April 25: National Take Your Child to Work Day
- April 25: Parent Positive Event - "Don't Stall, Just Call" - 7:00PM - Lenape Middle
- April 26: Butler Lip Sync Event - 7:00PM
- April 29&30: PSSA Mathematics Assessment - Grades 3-6
- April 30: 1st Grade - Spring Concert Series "On the Night You Were Born" - 6:30PM
- April 30: 2nd Grade - Spring Concert Series "Silly Songs" - 7:30PM
May 1&2: PSSA Science Assessment - Grade 4 ONLY
Music Department Butler Concert Series - Save the Dates Music Department Concert Series - Save the Dates
Please save the date for the Music Department's Spring Shows!
Grade 1: "On the Night You Were Born" April 30th, 6:30pm
Grade 2 : "Silly Songs" April 30th, 7:30pm
Grade 3: "Rock N Roll Forever" May 15th, 6:30pm
Grade 4: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" May 15th, 7:30pm
Spring Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert: June 5th, 6:30pm
6th Grade Promotion Night - Save the Date, 6/10/2019
The Pick Project - Saving Music Programs
Please donate $0-Balanced Gift Cards that no longer have money - instead of landfills,help Unami and CB South Students "up-cycle" to sponsor local music students.
Collection Box in the butler Main Office - Through April!
World Autism Day - April 2
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2nd, Butler will be celebrating World Autism Awareness Day. Please consider wearing Blue as Butler shares in our support of this world-wide event!
Reading Olympics - Registered Students from Grades 5 & 6 - 4/4
Further information will be provided by Mrs. Hanna and your Coach - Be sure to look for it soon!
Central Bucks Aquatics
Please visit www.cbsd.org/aquatics for information about these Central Bucks Aquatics spring programs:
- Group swim lessons (sign-up now for evaluations on 2/26, 3/2, or 3/5; registration deadline 3/6)
- Swim team clinic (sign-up now for evaluations on 2/26 or 3/2; registration deadline 4/12)
- Diving clinic (registration deadline 3/15)
- Lifesaving Recertification (register now to reserve your spot)
Young Rembrandts Sign-up Session 4
Parent Positive - Lenape Middle School - April 25 7:00pm
Join Us for Our Upcoming Parent Positive Event
April 25, 2019 | 7 pm, Lenape Middle School
Featuring Mary Ciammetti, Founder of Don’t Stall, Just Call
Don’t Stall, Just Call is an alcohol poisoning education program for university, college, and high school students and their families. The program aims to educate parents and students of all ages about the effects of alcohol on the body and teaches how to recognize alcohol poisoning, get immediate help and understand medical amnesty. Both high school students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend with the prom season, senior week and college campus life right around the corner for so many students and parents.
Babysitting is available for children five and older provided by CB High School National Honor Society and Key Club students. Drop-off for babysitting will begin at 6:30 pm and pick-up will immediately follow the program.
Registration is required for babysitting. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dont-stall-just-call-parent-positive-registration-59329295520
Community School - Summer Music Camps
Call the Community School or visit https://www.cbsd.org/Domain/591
CB Cares Boomerang Award Nominations
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 Mr. Anderson, our Student Support Counselor, by the end of the day on Monday, April 22nd.
School Happenings
Butler Spring Fair: A Great Community Event!
Butler Rock Your Socks - World Down Syndrome Day (3/21) Celebrated at Butler!
Butler Town Hall Meeting: Celebrating Differences!
On Friday, March 29th, Butler Elementary held a Town Hall Meeting organized and prepared by our Student Support Counselor Team, Mrs. Milotich and Mr. Anderson. Our school has so many great students and one of the things that makes this school so special is our diversity. Butler featured many from our students and staff during Friday's Town Hall Celebration - and how each of our unique qualities - makes this school so GREAT! Thanks to each of the children who presented in front of their classmates - sharing their customs, traditions, and family celebrations!
Student Showcase
"BIG Idea" Rocks to Decorate and Inspire Butler into "Thinking BIG!"
From the Butler PTO
Constant Contact
Central Bucks School District
Superintendent: John J. Kopicki, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent-Secondary: Abram Lucabaugh, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent-Elementary: Nadine Garvin, Ed.D.
Website: cbsd.org
Location: 20 Welden Drive Doylestown, PA 18901
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 18914, USA
Phone: 267-893-4250
Twitter: @CB_Butler