Welcome back! We are off to the start of another great school year. My first weeks as principal here at Arthur C. Butler have been great. It has been a pleasure getting to know all of you. In any school and every school year, our service to students is only as great as the partnerships we form between home and school. Whenever there is a concern, please contact your child’s teacher or an administrator so we can assist you.

Safety - Please help us by following guidelines for daily homework and safety. Be aware that the parking lot is a place where a lot of people pass through in a short period of time. Patience, courtesy and kindness keep things moving along in a way that is safe for students and it models for them the kind of behavior we want them to also have.

Volunteers - There are numerous ways to volunteer time at our school. Our great PTO is always looking for help with their very supportive and invaluable work. Please contact the school office if you are interested in helping in any way and we will connect you to our PTO.

Attendance – Attendance is very important. Please develop the habits from the start to ensure your child is present and on time each day. Your child will be proud when they are the one to receive the recognition for their, and your, efforts.

The Economy – The statewide budget situation has impacted education significantly. There are programs and resources which no longer have funding. However, the good news is that we maintain a highly qualified teaching staff ready to face the challenges and deliver a solid educational program to students at Butler. We will also ensure that basic materials needed for learning are supplied for every student. However, teachers may be informing you of items that would enhance learning and would be good things to include in your shopping plans for your child as we start school, or items that would be useful donations to the class as a whole. Whatever you can do to help in these areas will be greatly appreciated.

Our thanks go out to the businesses in our community that have recognized the situation we face in public education and have responded with donations and services. More than ever, “it takes a village”.

Sincerely,
Steve Brenizer
Principal