Across our elementary and upper elementary schools, Moving Up and Clap Out celebrations took place—marking an exciting milestone for our amazing 3rd grade students as they get ready for upper elementary! At Winn Brook, parents and students gave a big round of applause—complete with cowbells and pom-pom waves—as 3rd graders paraded around the school. Wellington welcomed families indoors for a video presentation, then continued the celebration outside with a festive reception. At Butler, 3rd grade students were cheered on with the message to Dream Big!, while Burbank 3rd graders performed Count on Me to close out their elementary journey. The CUE celebrated its 6th grade class with a special ceremony and wrapped up with a spirited Clap Out. Congratulations to all our rising 4th and 7th graders! Enjoy the summer!
Click the link below to see the latest updates from Principal Babson.
https://belmontpsma.edurooms.com/engage/butler-elementary-school/newsletters/butler-family-newsletter-6-16-25
Congratulations to Belmont Public Schools Food Service!
We are so proud to see the Belmont School Food Service Program recognized as a Healthy Meals Incentive School. This honor celebrates their commitment to innovation in school meals and dedication to scratch cooking that nourishes and supports our students every day. Thank you for creating healthy, delicious meals for our students!
Click the link below to see the latest updates from Principal Babson
https://belmontpsma.edurooms.com/engage/butler-elementary-school/newsletters/butler-family-newsletter-6-1-25
To see the latest updates and information from the Butler PTA, click the link below.
https://belmontpsma.edurooms.com/engage/butler-pta/newsletters/pta-newsletter-may-2025
For the lates updates and information from Principal Babson, click the link below.
https://belmontpsma.edurooms.com/engage/butler-elementary-school/newsletters/butler-family-newsletter-5-18-25
🎭 Today, Butler students were treated to a magical performance by the Tanglewood Marionettes!
The puppeteer kicked things off by showing how everyone can create a puppet—starting with just their hands! From a playful chat with his red, furry friend to a full-stage marionette show, the performance had students laughing, clapping, and cheering! A huge THANK YOU to the Butler PTA for making this special experience possible!
Belmont Public School Staff are invited to our upcoming virtual Equity Roundtable - "Equity Matters: A BPS Staff Dialogue". Join colleagues on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 6 p.m. This event is an important opportunity for us to engage in meaningful discussions about equity within our schools. Please refer to the flyer for details and an article for pre-reading. RSVP dwilliams@belmontschools.net by May 23rd .
Thank you for your dedication to fostering equity in our educational environment. I look forward to seeing you there!
Looking forward to celebrating our incredible Belmont educators tonight! All are welcome join us at the Chenery Auditorium at 6pm, Thursday, May 1st, where our worthy recipients will be honored by the Foundation for Belmont Education. Thank you to Belmont Savings Bank Foundation for sponsoring this treasured event. Reception to follow, with food and drink. See you there!
The Outstanding Teacher Award goes to...Mr. Tavares!
Please join us in congratulating our first-grade teacher, Mr. Tavares, who won this year’s FBE Outstanding Teacher Award! Mr. Tavares is being recognized for his work with first graders and consistently making a difference in the lives of Belmont students. A reception will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 1st at the Chenery Auditorium to honor Mr. Tavares and the other teachers who received this award at schools across our district. All are welcome to attend.
Exciting Updates on BPS Early Literacy Curriculum Review! BPS is actively reviewing early literacy curricula to enhance K-3 reading, writing, and word study programming. The Literacy Curriculum Council (LCC) has identified three potential options for adoption: Arts and Letters (Great Minds, 2025), Expeditionary Learning (Open Up Resources, 2025), and
Fishtank Plus ELA (Fishtank Learning, 2021). Explore our webpage for updates and insights into this process! Check out this presentation at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eVVt3OBwC5dZdcB2hfSq8StxYXKHtEgC/view for a closer look at the review process and timeline. Stay tuned for more updates!
International Valentine's Day Potluck Celebration! Please bring a food to share!
Together, we will learn about celebrations of love and friendship around the world, eat delicious food together, read a story of friendship and community, and make cards for others.
Join us Saturday, February 8th from 1-3pm at the Wellington School Cafeteria.
New Year, New Goals! 🎉 It's the perfect time to download the BPS app to connect with our school community. Stay updated on important news, lunch menus, events, and more!
Download the BPS app today! And follow us on Facebook and X!
Come to Belmont Basketball Night - Friday, January 10th at the BMHS Field House. Free Event for all! Participate in fun activities and watch the varsity girls and boys basketball teams compete against Woburn. 🏀Celtics ticket raffle, autographed basketball raffle, and more!
The BHS Madrigals spread holiday cheer today, caroling at schools and offices throughout the District. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and relaxing winter break! See you January 2, 2025! https://youtu.be/hzGrHPK1cVU
Butler third graders are learning how to help people experiencing homelessness today. Look for information about a Hat, Glove, Sock Drive!
At Butler Elementary’s Veterans Day Assembly, students honored local veterans with poems and patriotic songs. Veterans were welcomed with enthusiastic applause and sincere appreciation from students, teachers, and parents. Led by music teacher Ms. Livermore, 3rd graders gave a beautiful performance of “My America,” blending two songs into one moving tribute. As the veterans marched out, students eagerly reached out for high fives, honoring these real-life heroes with heartfelt smiles and cheers.
Last week, the Butler School hosted its annual Vocabulary Parade! Led by Principal Babson, students and teachers from each grade showcased their words and creative costumes as they paraded through the hallways. A fun and engaging way to learn new vocabulary!
What a fantastic day last week at Butler School's Fun Run! With enthusiastic support from parents and teachers, and led by their energetic unicorn, Principal Julie Babson, students ran and walked around the school. The event raised over $15,000, which will help fund enrichment programs, field trips, and resources to enhance student learning.
Congratulations to the Butler School Community!
Daniel Butler Elementary School Receives School of Recognition Honors.
We are thrilled to announce that Daniel Butler Elementary has been recognized as a 2024 School of Recognition by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Out of the 1,750 K-12 public schools in Massachusetts, only 57 were chosen for this distinction, and Butler is excited to be among them. For a full list of schools that were recognized, click here.
Each fall, DESE publishes accountability reports for each district and school. Accountability percentiles indicate how a school is performing overall compared with other schools. A school's percentile is calculated by combining information related to student achievement, student growth, English learner progress, and chronic absenteeism. As a School of Recognition, the Butler School is one of only a small number of elementary schools that demonstrates high achievement and high growth and meets or exceeds targets; additionally, subgroups with high needs demonstrate a higher level of growth than the state’s accountability goals. It also indicates that we have improved our attendance and our English learners are meeting proficiency standards at a rate that is higher than the state guidelines. This achievement is because of the dedication of our students, the support of our families, and tireless efforts of the Butler staff that the Butler School is exceeding expectations.
"This accomplishment reflects the hard work, resilience, and commitment of every member of the Butler community," said Principal Julie Babson. "Our students are not only meeting academic standards but surpassing them, showing remarkable growth in areas such as Math and English Language Arts. These results confirm that we are on the right track for providing the highest quality education for all our learners. Together, we are building a bright future for every student at the Butler School."
