Week of September 2, 2019

STAY INFORMED

On behalf of the Butler PTO, welcome to the 2019-20 school year! We use this weekly e-newsletter to help keep you informed - please read it each week. In addition, click here to view the PTO website, and click here to join the official Simon Butler PTO private Facebook page.

BE SUPPORTIVE

We ask for a yearly family contribution to help offset the costs of providing great family activities and supporting educational initiatives at Butler. It also eliminates the need for numerous fundraisers during the year. Online payment through MyPaymentsPlus is available. Although the option for a contribution is listed for each Butler child in your household, we are only asking for one contribution of $15 per family. There is also an option to sponsor another family, and contribute $30. If preferred, you may submit a check. A paper copy of this form was sent home ( click here to view it).

GET CONNECTED

This year, we will be using Google Forms to collect Directory information. Different from previous years, we do not retain data, so you will need to submit information for each child at Butler. It is quick and easy and will only require a few minutes of your time.  Click here to get started. This directory is password protected and the information is not used for any kind of solicitation. It is a great way for you to get connected to other families in the class, or in the Butler community, as teachers will not be publishing class lists.

GET INVOLVED

We have many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Some only require an hour or two of your time. We always work in teams, so please come join us!  Click here to view our volunteer opportunities and sign up today.

ROOM PARENT TEA - SEPTEMBER 13

Room Parent Tea Friday, September 13, 2019; 9:30am Butler Cafeteria Head Room Parent Coordinators and Party Planners have been selected and contacted. If you are serving in one of these roles, please join us for the Room Parent Tea on Friday, September 13 @ 9:30am in the Cafeteria. MANY THANKS to Lisa Hood for coordinating this program. We appreciate all of her work during the summer to ensure we are ready to support the classrooms at the beginning of the school year.

CAN YOU HELP DURING FIRST AND SECOND GRADE LUNCH?

Please click here to volunteer at First Grade Lunch. Contact Ali Abelson for more information.   Please click here to volunteer at Second Grade Lunch. Contact Christy Homewood for more information.  Younger siblings are welcome to come as well. Please make sure you have your clearances completed prior to signing up for lunch duty .

PTO WELCOMES NEW FAMILIES AND TEACHERS

The PTO sold Spirit Wear, provided water ice, and greeted our new Butler families for a "Welcome Social." We also hosted a Welcome Back Lunch for Teachers and Staff.  They were treated to a "Happy New Year" themed lunch and Butler cups.   A shout out goes to Matt Gleave of Rita's Water Ice in Chalfont and Peppinos in Chalfont for donating food. Many thanks to Monica Dick, Amanda Bonsall, Jen Emma, Donna Katzman, Rachel Stasik, and Jennifer Mininger for planning and supporting the events.

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

September 05 - Back to School Night (1st and 2nd Grade) September 13 - Volunteer Tea September 17 - Back to School Night (3rd and 4th Grade) September 18 - Back to School Night (5th and 6th Grade & PEN) September 20 - Paint Night September 23 - PTO General Meeting September 25 - Picture Day September 30 - No School Click here for the full Butler PTO Calendar of Events. Click here for the 2019-20 CBSD one-page printable calendar *Dates subject to change

REMINDER ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AT BUTLER

Pennsylvania law requires all persons having direct contact with school children to obtain background checks and clearances. All classroom volunteers will need to fill out the District required volunteer forms located on the Central Bucks School District website. Click here  for more information on how to obtain the required clearances. Thank you.

IN EVERY ISSUE...

Butler Family Directory page Spirit Days calendar (coming soon) Giant A+ School Rewards Volunteer Clearances for Butler/CBSD Butler Elementary School website Cafeteria Menus Honor Book Order Form Parent Portal CBSD one-page printable calendar CBSD mobile app

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