1. Welcome!
Arthur C. Butler

3. Arthur C. Butler Vision Statement
We are committed to delivering access to quality curriculum and engaging, effective instruction delivered in a safe and nurturing environment that embraces individuality.

4. Our Mission Statement
We provide a very focused and highly academic educational experience designed to meet the individual learning needs of all students so they may attain grade level standards and beyond. Our mission is to provide the best possible education in the safest possible environment.

5. Our Site Goals
1.EXCELLENCE : Improving our CCSS aligned instruction through grade level and site wide PLCs.
2.ENVIRONMENT :Supporting our students with site-wide PBIS and Setting Limits
3.EQUITY: Improving our ability to deliver differentiated instruction based on data using EDI.

6. Our Accomplishments!
Held our annual Arthur Butler Science Fair in March (Thank you to Mrs. Tucker!) and had 6 students recognized at the district level!
SBAC scores up 20 points in ELA and 9 points in math!
41 English Learners redesignated English Proficient
80 Students inducted into our NEHS
Held our 1st Family Writing Night
188/448 intermediate students earned District Honor Roll with GPA ! 114 students earned this every trimester

7. LEARNERS today…Unleashing the LEADERS of tomorrow PBIS
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
LEARNERS today…Unleashing the LEADERS of tomorrow PBIS
Be SAFE
Be RESPONSIBLE
Be RESPECTFUL
Building Better Bulldog Behavior Day
Bring your signed passport to enter our drawing!

8. Additional Site-wide Supports
New Monthly Character Trait Focus
Based on research by Paul Tough
Self Control, grit, curiosity, optimism, social intelligence, gratitude
SOM awards aligned
Monthly Character Trait Assemblies
“Bulldog Paws” on whistle at recess
Site-wide behavior plan “Setting Limits”

9. Setting Limits

10. The Setting Limits Program
•Provides teachers with a cohesive approach to guidance and discipline and the methods they need to be solidly in control of their classroom management.
•Provides administrators and other school guidance providers with a cohesive set of operating procedures for developing an effective school-wide guidance and discipline plan.
•Fully aligned with the standards set forth by the California State Department of Ed. (CSTP)
•Meets provisions of RTI on all levels.

11. Setting Limits

12. Important Reminders for 2017-2018!
EGUSD Board Policy 5030: Wellness and Nutrition
Non-edible/low sugar items for celebrations
Cupcakes/treats for birthdays at school are discouraged
Lunch is for lunch only
Food items shared at end of the day
PAPERLESS COMMUNICATION
Handbook, newsletters and site communication delivered through and phone calls
Please ensure that your address and phone numbers are updated

13. 2017-2018 Staff Changes Staff 2016-2017 Assignment 2017-2018
Mr. Villalta
New to Butler
Vice Principal
Mr. McMahon
RSP Teacher
Ms. A. Wong KC KB
Ms. Kissinger
Mrs. Amaya 2A 1A
Ms. Bayne 2D
Ms. Flink
New To Butler 3C
Mrs. Winuk 3D
Mrs. Seifert 4D
Ms. Mourguet 5A
4/5A
Mr. DaSilva 4A
Ms. Hamby 5B
Mrs. Ilejay
Ms. Neely 6B
Special Day Class

14. New for 2017-2018! Monthly Character Education Trait Focus:
Based on How Children Succeed
Monthly SOM based on the monthly trait
This month is Self Control
Medals for benchmark SRC awards
Principal’s Honor Roll for 4th-6th Straight As
Improvements to our Response to Intervention system
Setting Limits our site-wide behavior system

15. New for 2017-2018! Bullying Prevention
Curriculum to be taught in all environments on campus
Stop. Walk. Talk.
Training for yard supervisors

16. New District-wide Student Information System-Synergy ParentVue:
Grades and assignments
Attendance, immunization compliance, transcripts, graduation status, and more
Messaging options (teachers, school, district)
Updating emergency contacts, physicians, phone numbers and opt-outs
All of your children, all of their schools - through one account
Web Portal and Mobile Apps

17. Pick up your ParentVUE letter with activation key tonight
Activation First Name: FirstMO
Activation Last Name: O’Last
Activation Key: YFZ4A
Website Address:
Your activation key is valid until September 24, 2017

18. Continuing in 2017-2018! Communication Folders! Site schedule
Go home on Mondays
Return on Wednesdays
Site schedule
Ensures that all students can participate in library, PE, and computers with their class!
Provides for a targeted intervention time (WIN) for all students during the day
Grade level alignment for AM recess
Monthly Awards!
Student of the Month! SRC! Teacher! Honor Roll!

19. Continuing in 2017-2018 Thursday Early Out dismissal at 1:40
Teacher collaboration time
PE teacher (Mr. Tozi) grades 4th-6th
ELD instruction through WIN
LCAP: Always seeking parent input!
GATE program
Friday Assemblies! We hope you will join us!
Lunch with the principals!

20. Student Arrival *Breakfast begins at 7:25
*Students eating breakfast enter through side door
*Breakfast students will remain in multi until 7:45
*Gates open and supervision on playground begins at 7:45
*Please pull all the way forward
*Please use the crosswalk

21. Student Dismissal
Students wait behind the first letter of their last name
Cell phone use off campus only
Please pull all the way forward
Please have student only wait in front of school
If scooting or riding, children must wear a helmet…it’s the law!
We love dogs but dogs are not allowed on school campus. Even the smallest dog can trigger an allergy or frighten one of our children.

22. Traffic/Arrival/Dismissal Info.
Please drive slowly and carefully to and from school – our priority is keeping our children safe!
Please be kind neighbors to those who live by our school, and do not block or park in their driveways, park on their lawns, or make U-turns in front of their homes. Thanks!
Please be sure to ONLY turn right out of our parking lot!
Please do not use cell phones while driving.
We are also asking for parent volunteers to help with traffic from 7:45 – 8:00 AM as well as during dismissal!
We appreciate your help!

25. Butler PTO Executive BOARD FOR 2017-2018
President: Melissa Bauer
Vice President: Michelle Massaro
Secretary: Jenny Sheldon
Treasurer: Robert Sanger
Member at Large: Traci Vanderpool
Teacher Representatives: Jeff Wilson, Ron DaSilva

26. Scholarships for field trips
Your PTO at Work!
Planned Activities!
Halloween Dance
Breakfast with Santa
Valentine’s Dance
Staff Appreciation
Fun Run!
Book Fairs
Teacher Give Back
Scholarships for field trips

27. Common Core State Standards: College & Career Readiness
The goal is for all students to graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge to be prepared for career and college
– without remediation. 27

28. Access to Electronic Resources
Open a web browser, and type:
Click “Sign in with EGUSD Account”
Username = student’s EGUSD/Google address, i.e.
Password = computer password student uses at school

29. Reminders Regarding CCSS Math!
CCSS Mathematics:
“Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.”
(Standards for Mathematical Practice #3)

30. Application & Modeling
Math instruction must be “balanced” with equal attention given to all three components
Conceptual
Understanding
Procedural Fluency
Application & Modeling

31. How Can I Help My Child at Home?
Praise children for making an effort and encourage perseverance.
Help them develop the mindset that they should be proud of working hard and learning something new.
Use conversation starters that encourage students to explain why or how they know something. 31

32. How Can I Help My Child to Do Well in School? ALL Students:
Read, read, read! Encourage – and model – reading of all sorts of materials: books of fiction; books that provide information; informative internet sites;
magazines; sets of directions.
Read for sustained periods of time daily. 32

33. How Can I Learn More About Common Core?
Find more information about Common Core
(including parent Q & A) on the EGUSD website:
Find more information about Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):
Find resources for math by logging into “Think Central,” the website associated with our Go Math textbooks. (Login provided by your child’s teacher.)
Refer to the information sheets on the National PTA website: 33

34. Arthur C. Butler Elementary School
LEARNERS today unleashing the LEADERS of tomorrow!
It is going to be a great year!