Pat Butler Weekly Update

Posted Date: 09/06/26 (10:30 AM)

Dear Pat Butler Families,

As we move through the week, I wanted to take a quick moment to reflect on what makes our Pat Butler community so special.

On busy days, it’s often the small things that make the biggest difference—a kind word, a warm smile, or a moment of shared laughter. These simple, genuine connections are what bring us together and help us support one another as a school family. Thank you to those of you who came by to see me for Coffee with the Principal last week. It was wonderful to spend the morning together.

Thank you for everything you do to support our students, our staff, and each other. I'm so grateful for this community and wish you all a wonderful week ahead!

We hope you enjoy extra time with your family for this extended weekend.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, we do not have school on Monday, September 7th. On Tuesday, September 8th, we will be on our Early Release Schedule.

September Breakfast and Lunch Menu: Breakfast and Lunch menus are now online. https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/3582

School Site Council Committee (SSC) Nominations

The SSC is a group of people selected by their peers to represent parents, teachers, administration, and staff. The SSC is responsible for approving, monitoring, and evaluating the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for schools receiving specific state and federal funds. Please use this link to nominate an individual for SSC. We need your help! Please get involved.

26-27 School Site Council Nominee Form

2026-2027 Safety Plan Survey

Please help us in writing our 2026-2027 Safety Plan. Attached is a link to a quick survey.

Pat Butler 2026-2027 Safety Plan Survey

Parent Volunteers: Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Packet each year; new volunteers must be fingerprinted for field trips. The fingerprinting process will take a few weeks. Once you complete the fingerprinting process, you will not have to repeat it.

If you plan to volunteer and/or accompany your student on field trips, I encourage you to complete the process now so you are cleared. Please contact our office for the volunteer packet and details. Also, we are asking that our volunteers meet with Ms. Holman to go over expectations and roles. We will reach out to you to coordinate this. Volunteer Packet

Cross Country - Grades 4-6

RISE Tag Art Competition

Through PBIS, or Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, we teach students the importance of respect, integrity, safety and excellence. Throughout the year, students will have an opportunity to apply for each tag after they have learned about the attributes of each characteristic. Annually, we hold an art competition for one Butler Bear to design the tags for the school year. Until September 11th, students will have the opportunity to design the RISE tag for the year and the office staff will judge and announce the winners. Please ask your child if they are interested in participating.

Vision Screening Update:

The Pat Butler Vision Screening will not be until September 18th.

PTA News

Butler Bears, we are kicking off a fun PTA membership challenge from September 1st through October 1st!

Classes will compete to see which classroom can get the most family PTA memberships. The winning class will earn 15 minutes of extra recess, and their teacher will win a Teacher Survival Basket filled with some fun goodies to help get them through the school year.

Joining PTA is an easy way to support your student and our school. A PTA membership is only $10, and you do not have to attend meetings or volunteer to become a member. Your $10 membership helps support the activities, programs, and opportunities we bring to our students throughout the year.

So ask your family to join PTA and help your class win! More families. More ideas. Bigger success for our kids.

Wayfinder Family Letter

Waypoints Opt Out Form

Youth Sports Clinic

New Youth Sports Opportunities are Coming to Paso Robles and we are excited to share them with you. Please review the attached information and flyer for more information.

New Youth Sports Opportunities are Coming to Paso Schools!

Youth Sports Clinic Flyer

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Please review the following information.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Upcoming Events:

9/7 - Labor Day- No School

9/8 - Early Release

TK will be released at 1:00

K-3 will be released at 1:15

Grades 4-6 will be released at 1:25

9/9 PTA Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.