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Taming the Perfectionist Drive

Dear Butler Families,I am happy to announce that BPS was able to join McLean's in presenting a LIVE REPLAY of one of McLean's Leaders in Youth Mental Health Parent Webinar Series that&nbs...

Family Newsletter - May 22, 2023

In this newsletter you will find information about: Rising Fifth Graders Placement Information Supervision on the Play Structure Notes From the Nurse Photos from Multicultural Night Repeat News - Grad...

Information for Rising 5th Grade Parents/Guardians

Dear Incoming Grade 5 Families, Although Grade 5 probably seems a long way off, here at Chenery Middle School  we are eagerly looking forward to your child’s entry into our school comm...

Family Newsletter - April 23, 2023

In this newsletter you will find information about: Upcoming Community Conversation Outstanding Teacher Award 5th Grade Instrumental Music Super Lunch Hero Day Notes From the Nurse Repeat News - Grad...

Parent Presentation: Bullying vs. Unkind Behavior or Conflicts

In an argument or a disagreement BOTH students or groups of students feel they can stand up for themselves and work together to resolve an issue when they are ready. Sometimes a conflict between stude...

School Advisory Council Meeting

Committee Name: Butler School Advisory CouncilDate: Thursday, April 06, 2023Time: 7:00 pmThis meeting will be held remotely using Google Meet video conferencing technology, as permitted by the Massach...

Family Newsletter - March 26, 2023

In this newsletter you will find information about:New Lunch Menu OptionsGraduation All Night Party FundraiserNotes from the NurseRepeat News - Belmont Summer Enrichment, MCAS Dates, Registration for ...

Family Newsletter - March 13, 2023

In this newsletter you will find information about:Important DatesParent Teacher ConferencesPTA March Snack DriveSafety on the Play Structure During School HoursWinter WeatherNotes from the NurseRepea...

MCAS Information

Is your child in 3rd or 4th grade and taking the MCAS this year? Not sure what MCAS is all about? Please click here to find out information to answer your questions. MCAS testing will be:April 6 & 7 -...

Parent-Teacher Conferences, Spring 2023 Session

The Butler School is registering parent/teacher conferences online. Conferences begin on Wednesday, March 15th. Registration for all conferences opens on Monday, February 20th and closes on Friday, Ma...

Family Newsletter - February 26, 2023

In this newsletter you will find information about:Important DatesParent Teacher ConferencesPACK Week & Notes from the School NursePTA March Snack DriveRepeat News - Belmont Summer Enrichment, MCAS Da...

Butler Report Card

February 10, 2023Dear Families:Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different ...

Family Newsletter - February 5, 2023

In this newsletter you will find information about:Important DatesCoffee with the Principal - Supporting Readers & WritersNotes from the School NurseSecond Community ConversationRepeat News - MCAS Dat...

School Advisory Council Meeting

There will be an open meeting of the Butler School Advisory Council on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 7:00 pm.This meeting will be held remotely using Google Meet video conferencing technolog...

Family Newsletter - January 22, 2023

In this newsletter you will find information about:Important DatesiReady testingCoffee with the Principal - Supporting Readers & WritersNotes from the School NurseRepeat News - MCAS Dates, Registratio...

Family Newsletter - January 8, 2023

In this newsletter you will find information about:Important Dates & MCAS DatesRegistration for 23-24 School YearWinter WeatherUNICEF FundraiserCommunity ConversationNotes from the School Nurse

Family Newsletter- December 12, 2022

In this newsletter you will find information about:Important Dates & MCAS DatesSchool Committee MeetingHat, Sock, Coat DriveWinter WeatherNotes from the School NurseLunch AccountsPhotos from Butler Ev...

Family Newsletter - November 20, 2022

In this newsletter you will find information about:Important DatesAt Home COVID Test DistributionAttendanceParent Drop OffLunch AccountsCoffee with the PrincipalFBE Spelling Bee DateNote...

Family Newsletter - November 6, 2022

In this newsletter you will find information about:Important DatesNovember - Stress Awareness MonthPlayground SupervisionFBE Liason NeededWinter Assistance Drive ReminderNotes from the School Nurse

News from the School Nurse

In this newsletter:Upcoming Vaccine ClinicIllness Reminder4th Grade PhysicalsHalloween Reminder

Family Newsletter - October 24, 2022

In this newsletter you will find information about:Coffee with the PrincipalFun Run UpdateWinter Assistance Drive ReminderNotes from the School NurseImportant Dates

Early Dismissal Wednesday @ 11:40am

This is a friendly reminder that each Wednesday of parent teacher conferences will be an early release day. This means students will be dismissed at 11:40 am on October 19, October 26, and Novemb...

4 More Days Until the Butler Fun Run!

Dear Butler Community,  The 9th Annual Fun Run is quickly approaching!!  Only 4 days until the Butler students and staff take to the playground to run, walk, skip, and/or trot around th...

Butler Fun Run Update!

Dear Butler Community,The Fun Run is next Friday, October 21st, between the hours of 9:00-11:30 and volunteers are needed to make the event successful and fun for the But...

Family Newsletter - October 10, 2022

In this newsletter you will find information about:Winter Assistance DriveReconfiguration & Transition InformationFun Run UpdateGreetings from the Art TeacherBreakfast at ButlerNotes from the School N...

Parent-Teacher Conferences, Fall 2022 Session

The Butler School is registering parent/teacher conferences online. Conferences begin on Wednesday, October 19th. Registration for all conferences opens on Friday, October 7th and closes on Friday, Oc...

Butler Fun Run - October 21st

This is Butler PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year and keeps your kids from having to sell cookies and wrapping paper to raise funds! Please help us reach our fundraising goal by supporting our Fun...

Picture Day - Thursday, September 29

Dear families,I am excited to share that on Thursday, September 29, 2022, School Picture Day will behappening! It is such a fun day to see so many sweet and, sometimes mischievous, smiles.I have attac...

Curriculum Night Clarification

Dear Butler Families,I would like to clarify information shared about the upcoming Curriculum Night on September 29th from 6:30-8PM. This evening is for parents/guardians of students in grades K-4. Pl...

Family Newsletter - September 18, 2022

In this newsletter you will find information about:Breakfast at ButlerCurriculum NightPTA ReminderNotes from the School NurseMcLean’s WebinarImportant Dates

Welcome to Kindergarten!

I hope you and your child(ren) enjoyed their first day of school! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces this week! It was also wonderful to meet many of you at the Kindergarten Welcome. If you...

Family Newsletter - September 4, 2022

In this newsletter you will find information about:First Days of School LunchesKindergarten Visits on WednesdayUpdates from the nurseSuggestions for the first day of school Resources

Family Newlsetter - August 23, 2022

In this newsletter, you will find information about class placement, upcoming dates, first days of school, school supplies, school lunch, and the counseling corner.

Counselor’s Corner Webpage

This year, for the 2022-2023 academic school year and moving forward, there is a new web page housed on the Butler School’s web page called the “Counselor’s Corner” -- this page is created and ma...

Welcome to the 22-23 School Year!

In this newsletter, you will find information about class placement, PTA events, summer construction at Butler, first days of school, and the Butler Extended Day Program.
 

Statement of Purpose:

Rights and Responsibilities
 
 

The Daniel Butler School is dedicated to providing a school community where students will acquire the foundational skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed for life-long learning. We believe this can best be achieved in an environment characterized by mutual respect and shared responsibility. Our success will be built on a partnership of teachers who are committed to their profession and families who ensure their children come to school ready to learn.