Week ending October 8, 2021 | Click here for past issues

Fun was certainly had by all at the Butler Bash! Butler students danced the night away while the adults had a chance to catch up with old friends. Thank you to Butler Bash coordinators Cari Cantor and Dana Paliwodzinski, and everyone who helped make this a successful event!

Special thanks to:

DJ Rockin Dave

Butler’s Fall Book Fair is now through October 7. Flyers went home last week and provide a sampling of the books available. Book Fair purchases can be made with cash, credit card (must be the credit card itself, not only the numbers – parent signature required for transaction), or checks made payable to Butler PTO. Please remember to calculate for tax. If you prefer to shop at home, click here for our online fair which runs October 1-14.

During the Book Fair, teachers have the opportunity to make a wish list. If you would like to purchase a book from a teacher wish list, please click here and follow these steps:

1) Check the box in the column next to the book you would like to claim. (The rest of the form is restricted - please only check the box)

2) Send in the book title name and money with your child.

3) Have your child tell the cashier that they are buying a book for their teacher and they will give them a donation sticker.

4) Book Fair staff can deliver the book to teachers, if needed.

We need parent volunteers for assistance with student book selection and clean-up. Click here to sign up. Only volunteers who are signed up will be able to enter the building.*

If you have additional questions, please contact Amanda Bonsall.

*You MUST have current clearances in order to volunteer. Click here for volunteer clearance information.

Friday, October 15 | 6:30-8pm

Butler gymnasium

(Grades 3-6 only)

We're looking forward to our annual Haunted Gym (previously Haunted Hallway) scheduled for Friday, October 15 as 6th grade students transform Butler's gymnasium into a spooky attraction.

This event is open to Butler students in grades 3 to 6. Students must be wearing a wristband to be admitted. These wristbands will be put on before the end of school on the Friday of the event. This year we are also allowing former Butler students if their sibling is participating in the event and they are accompanied by a parent. All groups must be accompanied by an adult. No student only groups will be permitted.

Our Butler Boo fun has only just begun and it's spreading quickly throughout many neighborhoods. We'll let it spread organically for a bit, and then look for a sign-up form next week where you can submit your name if you haven't yet been Booed so we can make sure everyone is included in the fun!

Want to start one in your neighborhood? Click here to download everything you need to get booing!

P.S. This is a perfect reminder to please click here submit your info for our 2021-22 Butler Family Directory. It's a great resource for finding friends to Butler Boo.

Wednesday, October 27 | 5-10pm

Gran Rodeo-Montgomeryville (550 Dekalb Pike, North Wales, PA)

Save the date for our first Dine & Donate of the year at Gran Rodeo-Montgomeryville. Details to follow.

Thursday, October 28 | 6-9pm

Hellerick's Family Farm (5555 N. Easton Rd, Doylestown)

Join us for our popular Butler Boy Event! Admission is $8.50 per person and includes: Giant Corn Maze (BYO Flashlight), Moonlit Wagon Ride and Bonfire (BYO Smores supplies). Tickets must be purchased in advance via MyPaymentsPlus no later than October 24. Click here for the flyer.

Questions? Email Ricki Herman.

Box Tops for Education is back. It will again be virtual. For more information, click the image.

This year, we will again use Google Forms to collect Directory information. We do not retain data from previous years, so you will need to submit information for each child this school year. 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. Many families found this to be a valuable resource during distance learning last school year.

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 an additional $15. Thank you for your consideration.

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.

**Please note: All volunteer opportunities are subject to change based on District guidelines. You MUST have current clearances in order to volunteer.

The district is now using the Volunteer Tracker App to track volunteer clearances. 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, which may be found on the CBSD website.

**Please note: Butler will follow the Health and Safety plan of the District. At this time, volunteers are limited for specific activities. All volunteer opportunities are subject to change based on District guidelines. You MUST have current clearances in order to volunteer. Click here for volunteer clearance information.

**Please note: 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. You must have your volunteer clearances completed prior to signing up for lunch duty.

October 15 | Haunted Hallway (details to follow)

October 29 | Halloween Parties/Parade; Half Day of School for Students (PM KDG Attends in AM Only) - 12:25 PM Dismissal

Click here for the 2021-22 CBSD one-page printable calendar

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.