As of Tuesday, November 3, 2020, we are moving to remote instruction at the secondary level (grades 7-12). This operating status will remain in effect until at least Friday, November 6, 2020. As a reminder, Monday, November 2 is an in-service/ Act 80 day, so students do not have school.
Our 2nd BINGO Winner on our Tuffy Tornado Club Board was Finnegan Winkler. He picked out a cool pair of VR Goggles from the Tuffy Prize Room. Congratulations, Finnegan!
One individual from our McQuistion Elementary School community self disclosed that they have tested positive for COVID-19. The individual has not been at school since last week. It was determined that they did not have any close contacts at school. Due to privacy laws, we can not share additional information.
One individual from our Intermediate High School community self disclosed that they have tested positive for COVID-19. All individuals who were determined to be close contacts in this case are adults. They have all been notified and are not present at our schools. Due to privacy laws, we can not share additional information.
One individual from our Intermediate High School community self disclosed that they have tested positive for COVID-19. Due to privacy laws, we can not share additional information. What we can share is that it was determined that this individual did not have any close contacts with other individuals at school.
One individual from our school district community self disclosed that they have tested positive for COVID-19. Although we have not yet received official notification, we have consulted with the Pennsylvania Department Health. This individual interacts with people from multiple schools. Due to privacy laws, we can not share additional information. What we can share is that all individuals who are considered a close contact have already been notified.
The Butler Area Board of School Directors adjusted the 2020-2021 school calendar at their meeting on Monday, October 19, 2020. This time is necessary for our teachers to manage our different Learning Pathways.
The update includes three additional Act 80 Days. The Act 80 dates are:
This year Butler Area School District is partnering with the Kinsa’s FLUency School Health Program. The mission of the program is to prevent the spread of illness during cold and flu season at schools. Family participation in this program is voluntary and open to families with students in grades K-6. Participating families will receive a free award-winning Kinsa thermometer to take their child’s temperature each day. The program also provides an app that families may use to help detect and respond to spreading illness. It is free for families to participate.
The goal of keeping everyone healthy involves us all! Click to read the latest from our school nurses.
Two individuals from our Middle School community self disclosed that they have tested positive for COVID-19 through a rapid test. Although we have not yet received official notification, we have consulted with the Pennsylvania Department Health.
The individuals reside in the same household and were voluntarily self-quarantining prior to the positive diagnosis. As a precaution, we have sanitized the areas of the school these individuals visited the last time they were at school. This is in addition to the cleaning procedures that are already in place on a daily basis.
Dear Butler Area School District Community:
We recently provided parents/guardians with the opportunity to provide “start of the year” feedback. In addition, our faculty and staff have been assessing what is working well and what needs to be revised. As a result of this feedback, I have several updates, reminders and changes that I would like to share with you.
First, thank you to everyone who submitted their feedback over the past few weeks. We are using the information that was collected to help ensure each of our Learning Pathways are as effective as possible for the remainder of the year.
BMS Library is hosting our online Scholastic Book Fair from October 12-25, 2020. District families can shop our fair here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/butlermiddleschool3. All book orders over $25 ship free to your home. Thank you for supporting reading in our school!
Butler Area School District