BUTLER FAMILY NEWSLETTER
In this edition: The Butler School Fun Run, Handbook Hints, Indigenous Peoples Day, Halloween Fun Run
October 9, 2025
The Butler School Fun Run
The Butler Fun Run, October 17th, is the primary fundraiser for the Butler PTA, with the goal of raising over $15,000 to support field trips and in-school enrichment programs. Butler students collect pledges from friends, family, and neighbors and then participate in a multi-lap run around the Butler School.
If your child's class meets 100% registration and/or fundraising goal, your child's teacher receives $50 gift card each. If you haven't registered, Scan this QR code to register
Parents are welcome and encouraged to volunteer and attend! Please sign up here.
Handbook Hint: Electronic Devices
Please leave personal electronic devices at home. If a student has a phone or wearable electronic device (e.g., Smartwatches, Smart Glasses, other personal devices), the device must be kept off and away during the school day. Students who have a medical reason to wear a smartwatch or other wearable device should provide documentation to the school nurse, who can communicate the exception to school staff. Any families who need to contact their children during the school day are asked to avoid using phones and wearable electronic devices but to instead call the school directly and speak to our office staff.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Belmont Against Racism (BAR) and The Opening Doors Project, in partnership with the DEIW Office, invite you to “In the Roundhouse: A Celebration of Indigenous Culture and Community.”
When: Monday, October 13, 2025, at 7 PM
Where: Black Box Theater, Belmont High School
221 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
This free, all-ages event celebrates Indigenous culture and heritage while fostering meaningful dialogue about the contemporary experiences of Indigenous communities.
Event Highlights:
Thea Hopkins, an acclaimed singer-songwriter of Aquinnah Wampanoag heritage, will share her unique "Red Roots Americana" style, including her award-winning song “The Ghost of Emmett Till.”
Linda Coombs, historian and author of Colonization and the Wampanoag Story, will offer invaluable insights into Wampanoag history, culture, and lived experiences.
The evening will feature music, storytelling, and an audience conversation led by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and social justice advocate Alastair Moock.
Click HERE to reserve your free tickets now. Space is limited.
We hope you’ll join us for this enriching celebration of culture and community.
FBE Halloween Apple Run 2025 - Sunday, October 26, Belmont High School Track
5K: 9:30am & 2K: 10:45am - Halloween costumes encouraged! REGISTER HERE by October 3rd to secure a free run shirt!
The FBE Apple Run 5K & 2K follow scenic routes through Belmont. Starting and ending at the Belmont High School track on Concord Avenue. Suitable route for all level runners/walkers of all ages and abilities. If you have very young children, a jogging stroller may work best.to run in costume! All funds raised go to the FBE to support funding grants in the Belmont Public Schools. Learn more at fbebelmont.org.
It's not just a 5K & 2K, come early to warm up with Donna Ognibene of BodyTrio, enjoy the best tunes from the awesome DJ Paul Madden, and enjoy the food, prizes, and community buzz at the track!
Can’t run? Please consider volunteering - we need a lot of help! Please sign up here.
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Important Dates to Remember:
October 13th: No School
October 16th: PTA Event- Comellas
October 17th: Fun Run
October 21st: PTA Board Meeting
November 5th: Early Release 11:40 am
November 11th: No School
November 12th: Early Release 11:40 am
November 14th: Talent Show
November 17th: PTA Event- Fiorellas’ Fundraiser
November 19th: Early Release 11:40 am
November 21st: Coffee with the Principal
November 26th: Early Release 11:40 am
November 27th, 28th: No School
December 9th: PTA Hanami Fundraiser
December 11th: School Advisory 6:00 pm
December 19th: Coffee with the Principal
December 22-January 2nd: Winter Break
I look forward to seeing you around school. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns at 617-993-5550 or enolan@belmontschools.net.
Have a wonderful weekend and remember, no school on Monday!
It’s going to be a great year!
All the best,
Beth