BUTLER FAMILY NEWSLETTER
In this edition: The Butler School Fun Run, Pictures from the Classrooms, Halloween Fun Run
October 16, 2025
Fall is in full swing, and with that comes the weather changes. Be sure to send your student to school with layers.
The Butler School Fun Run is TOMORROW!!!!!
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.
Want to see what is happening in our school?
We are growing learners!
We are mathematicians!
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 17th: Fun Run
October 21st: PTA Board Meeting
November 5th: Early Release 11:40 am: Conferences
November 11th: No School
November 12th: Early Release 11:40 am: Conferences
November 14th: Talent Show
November 17th: PTA Event- Fiorellas’ Fundraiser
November 19th: Early Release 11:40 am: Conferences
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!
It’s going to be a great year!
All the best,
Beth
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Notes from the Nurse
Halloween Reminder
With Halloween right around the corner, please remember the many students and staff with life threatening food allergies in our school. Interestingly, candy is the #1 offender of hidden allergens. I encourage everyone to think of creative ways to keep our school community healthy and safe while having fun this Halloween.
Our school wellness policy includes not giving out any candy, chocolate, or food in classrooms and reminding all students not to share or trade any “treats”. This is important not only during Halloween, but at all times to avoid potential food related reactions.
Please do not send candy to school. We are teaching good nutrition, keeping children with food allergies safe, and supporting children with obesity and other health conditions.
Tips for a safe and helpful Halloween:
Consider participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project which is a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all kids, especially those with food allergies, by providing non-food treats and posting a ‘teal pumpkin’ picture in your window and your house location on a map..
Consider having your child donate a portion of their candy to local community centers, shelters or to the military. treats for troops has a map for local donation sites and can be a way for groups such as sports and scout teams to get involved. operation gratitude sends candy to deployed military, veterans and their families
Did you know Belmont Orthodontics Raises $ for the PTA? Belmont Orthodontic’s Candy BuyBack program will be back this November. Belmont Orthodontics gives $2 for every pound of candy that a child brings in (10lb limit/child) AND Belmont Orthodontics will make a matching donation to the child's school PTA. Be sure to mention Butler when you go!
Inspect your child’s treats carefully. Throw away anything that may have been tampered with or containing small pieces of hard candy that may be a choking hazard for young children.
Clothing Donations
Accidents happen. While I have a limited amount of clothing in the clinic, I am running very low on the following:
Boys underwear size small (new and unused)
Girls underwear size small and medium (new and unused)
Anyone willing to donate these items to the clinic is much appreciated
1st Grade Physicals
Updated physicals are required of all students entering 1st grade. Some physicals have been received but many are still missing. Please send in a copy of your child’s most recent physical as soon as you can.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Lisa Harteveldt BSN, RN
Butler School Nurse
617-993-5556