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!
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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."
Tonight's K Playdate for incoming kindergartners and families has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The next playdate is scheduled Sunday, July 28th 10-11am at PQ Park. Hope to see you then!
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Thank you all who attended our Integrated Preschool Program Open House!
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