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Butler Elementary PTA 2010 – 2011

Scholarship Application for former Butler graduating Seniors

by amckay on January 20, 2012

CRW_0659 by nyer82, on FlickrDo you know a graduating senior that went to Butler Elementary?  Then they are eligible to apply for one of the three $500 scholarships the Butler PTA offers. 

Just have them fill out our scholarship application below (either the Microsoft Word version or the PDF). Every little bit helps!

Butler Scholarship Application (Word DOC)

Butler Scholarship Application (PDF)

Photo Credit: nyer82 via Flickr

Butler PTA Board 2012-2013 Interest

by amckay on January 20, 2012

Are  you interested in joining the Butler PTA Board?  Would you like to get more involved in your child’s school?  Then we need you!

We are currently accepting Butler PTA Interest Indicator forms for the nominating committee to use in seating next year’s PTA board.  Please fill and return by February 22, 2012.

Our school is great because of willing parents like you!

InterestIndicator2012-13

One World Challenge–Tapped Out Environmental Challenge

by amckay on January 20, 2012

One World Challenge Logo

2011 – 2012

Tapped Out!

Water is absolutely essential to the survival of our society; however, choices are made every day, by both individuals and businesses alike, that could potentially harm or deplete our most precious resource.

While almost 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water, only .003% is fresh and unpolluted. With our rapid population increase, along with the current effects of an extreme drought, it is important to identify and implement new strategies that will help ensure our water supply is clean and plentiful for generations to come.

Students are invited to step up to the One World Challenge, and create a solution to address the protection and conservation of our water resources.

for more information contact our chairperson Cindy Withers at cindywithers@sbcglobal.net

you can also visit the Texas PTA website

http://www.txpta.org/programs/environmental-awareness/

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Math Program Available to 3rd-6th Grade Students

by amckay on December 5, 2011

December 5, 2011
Butler Parents,
I am excited to announce that all 3rd-6th grade Butler students will have access to Apangea Math.  Apangea Math is an online researched based program which is designed to increase math performance. Your child will be able to access and participate in this program anywhere there is a computer with internet access. Since this is a supplemental math program, it will not replace the math instruction that your child is currently receiving during the school day. 
Apangea Learning has built-in instructional support throughout the program. Your child will be able to look at lessons, get automated help, and receive tutoring from live, certified math teachers. The most important factor for your child’s success with Apangea Math is reading the help messages when they are having difficulty.
While learning, your child will get instructional support from an automated learning coach. During the following hours, they will be able to get additional support from live, certified math teachers.
Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 midnight (Eastern) 4:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Pacific) Friday 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Eastern) 4:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Pacific) Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (Pacific) Sunday 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Eastern) 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Pacific)
I want to encourage all 3rd-6th grade students to participate in this program. Each student who participates can earn points which can be redeemed for rewards through Apangea Math.
To get started go to www.apangea.com and have your child use their student id (lunch number) for both the Username and Password. 
Username: (your student ID)
Password: (your student ID)
* There are a few students who will need to add the first letter (lower case) of their first name to the Username and Password (ex: a123456).
Sincerely,
Daniel Gallagher, Principal

Food Drive starts this week!

by Admin on November 14, 2011

The Butler PTA will be collecting can food donations for the Tarrant Area Food Bank all this week. We would love each child to bring at least one can or box of food to butler this week.

There are collection boxes marked “Food Bank Donations” in each grade level’s open area.

Suggested items to bring include:

  • Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken etc.)
  • Stew
  • Chili
  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Peanut Butter
  • Fruit Cups
  • Juice Boxes
  • Cereal
  • Instant Soup
  • Dried Beans
  • Boxed Pasta
  • Rice
  • Ramen Noodles
  • Pudding

Thanks for helping out!

Annual Butler Family Fun Run

by amckay on November 4, 2011

Well fall is in the air and it is time for the annual Butler Family Fun Run.  This year’s event will be held on Saturday November 19th 3-5pm.  We will have a warm-up run with the Firemen and then grade level runs.  There will be games, community vendors, prizes and food.  We will also have some bounce houses and LOTS of fun.  Entry is FREE but please send in the attached registration form so we can get an estimated  headcount.  T shirts are also available for sale.  Hope to see you there!!

ButlerFunRunFlyer2011

Approved Volunteer Status

by amckay on October 28, 2011

The deadline is here. If you have not filled out a new application for volunteer approval, your status from last year is expired. Today is the last day that last year’s status is good. Visit this link to fill out a new application online and remember you must also get a copy of your driver’s license to the district administration office to complete the process.
Thanks for volunteering!

www.aisd.net/departments/Volunteers.aspx

Reflections Contest Entries

by amckay on October 17, 2011

Our Reflections Contest Chair, Cindy Withers, will be available to pick up your entries next Wed, Thurs. & Friday, Oct. 26-28th. She will be at the bronze bronco in the cafeteria before and after school those 3 days. Hope your entries are coming along.
Good Luck!

September Newsletter has been sent

by amckay on September 20, 2011

Did you receive a copy of the September newsletter? Visit this link to see what’s happening at Butler.

http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/772429/ad83bab8fc/1470546001/cb33422e3f/

Butler Elementary PTA Newsletter

by amckay on September 18, 2011

Extra, Extra Read All About It….

Are you signed up to receive the Butler PTA newsletter?  Make sure you receive your copy this week by signing up in the box to the right.  The newsletter will be sent to your email inbox.  It has a great new format and is quick and easy to read. 

Stay up to date with Butler Elementary and sign up now!