EAST BUTLER BULLETIN 

“WHERE FUTURES BEGIN" 

MAY 15, 2018 

www.ebutlertigers.org TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 

Brainard 1st Grade Field Trip to Denton 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 

NO SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018  

NO SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 

State Track at Omaha Burke Stadium - See Schedule Below 

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 

State Track at Omaha Burke Stadium - See Schedule Below 

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018 

LAST DAY FOR PRESCHOOL 

10:00 A.M. - Elementary Field Day - Brainard Practice Field 

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 

8:00 A.M. - Band Concert for Patrons - Gym 

FINAL TESTS - 1-3-5-7 

LAST DAY FOR ELEMENTARY 

12:00 P.M. - SCHOOL DISMISSED 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 

FINAL TESTS - 2-4-6-8 

LAST DAY FOR JR/SR HIGH 

END OF 4TH QUARTER/2ND SEMESTER 

12:00 P.M. - SCHOOL DISMISSED 

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 

Staff Professional Learning Day 

MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2018 

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - K-12 - 1:30 P.M. DISMISSAL 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018 

FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL 

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for Preschool will be Monday, May 21. The last day for

elementary students will be Tuesday, May 22. The last day for secondary will be

Wednesday, May 23. Final tests for secondary students will be Tuesday, May 22 and

Wednesday, May 23 with dismissal on both days at 12:00 P.M.

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REPORT CARDS FOR GRADES K-12 WILL BE MAILED. Important Note:

Students are responsible for all financial obligations owed the school before school is

out, these may include the following: shop project fees, organization dues, damaged or

lost books, laptop damages, lunch money, etc. Please check with your children.

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EAST BUTLER ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY: There will be an elementary field day

on Monday, May 21 at the Brainard practice field for all K-6 students. Parents and

families are encouraged to attend. If parents or family members would like to eat lunch

at school, please inform the classroom teacher by 8:00 A.M. that day. The cost of a meal

is $3.10, which can be subtracted from the family account. This amount can also be

collected that day if needed, exact change is appreciated. Restrooms will be available in

the school gym. Lunch Items: PBJ sandwich, juice box, snack bar, & milk

Schedule:

10:00-12:00 Field Day Events at the Brainard practice field (North of Softball Field)

12:00-12:30 Lunch at the Brainard school

12:30-1:00 Elementary Awards Program in the Main gym in Brainard

We look forward to seeing you on May 21st to celebrate the end of the school year.

Thank you for another great year at East Butler Public Schools!

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READING AND MATH PROGRAM (RAMP): East Butler Public Schools will be

offering RAMP for students currently in grades K-3. Students are selected based on

individual needs and teacher recommendations. Parents have the ability to approve or

deny the recommendation. The sessions will last 4 weeks and meet 3 days per week

from Tuesday to Thursday. Classes will begin on July 10 and end August 2. All classes

will take place in Dwight from 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. There will not be a charge for

the summer session. A school vehicle will provide transportation from Brainard to

Dwight, additional transportation needs will be the responsibility of the parent. East

Butler teachers will lead the sessions focusing on math and reading. Please contact Mr.

Biltoft at school if you have additional questions.

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NOTE TO PARENTS REGARDING LUNCH ACCOUNTS: As the end of the

school year is quickly approaching, all lunch accounts must be kept in good standing by

having a positive balance at all times. If your child’s account has a negative balance they

may be served an alternate lunch. The school can not carry negative balances. You can

register to check the balance in your account by going to the “lunch login” icon on the

school website and set up your account. You can also set up your family to put money in

your lunch account through the “efunds” icon on the website to save sending cash or a

personal check to school. If you have any questions please call the school office in

Brainard 402-545-2081.

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TOPP NOTE: It’s time to celebrate! Summer is right around the corner. We ask all of

you teenagers out there to make the responsible choice. Remember, Zero Tolerance

means zero chances. Stay alive – Don’t Drink and Drive and Have A Safe Summer!

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LOOKING AHEAD: 2019 SENIOR GRADUATION PICTURE FOR THE

NEWSPAPERS - We will be using the senior picture taken on school picture day at

East Butler in August for the local papers graduation section the following May. The

senior composite, yearbook, and slideshow will still use the photo turned in by the

student.

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LIBRARY REMINDER: All library materials need to be returned before summer

break.

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NURSE’S NOTES:

Just a reminder to parents that if medication was supplied by you, whether it was a

prescription medication or an over the counter medication, for your child here at school

it will need to be picked up by you, by the end of the school year.

If your student will require prescription medication next year a new form will need to be

filled out and signed by the doctor and returned at the beginning of the 2018-2019

school year. Forms can be found in the nurse's office or on our website. New forms need

to be filled out every year.

A new Asthma/Allergy Action Plan will need to be filled out by the child's doctor every

year also, so if your child needs to carry an EpiPen, has Asthma or Allergies, please

print out the form from our website and have the doctor fill it out and return to the

school for the 2018-2019 school year.

Please, fill out the Over The Counter Medication form (also found on our website) for

your student and return to the school by the beginning of next school year. This will

allow the nurse to administer over the counter medications like Tylenol, Ibuprofen and

other OTC pills, drops and ointments to your student. These medications are stocked by

the school, eliminating the need to bring those types of medications to the school.

Students are NOT allowed to carry or transport medications unless it is an emergency

life saving medication and it has been discussed with the School Nurse.

Thank you for understanding. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email me.

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7-11 GRADE FINAL TESTS will be given on Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May

23. All students in grades 7-11 will take second semester tests in all classes unless they

meet the following criteria and opt not to take any semester tests: 1) Students must not

miss more than four days and have more than four tardies during the school year.

School sponsored activities during the school day do not count as absences. Examples

of absences that do count are: illness, doctor or dentist appointments, driver's test, or

any absence that is not school related. 2) Students should not have received any

disciplinary infraction during the school year. 3) Students must have an average of 86%

or higher in all second semester classes. A grade of 85% or lower in any one class will

require the student to take second semester tests in all classes. 4) Any student with an

unexcused absence during the year will take final tests; 5) Any student who violates the

drug/alcohol and tobacco policy will not qualify for the option of not taking final tests.

Students who qualify for “opting out” are encouraged to take second semester tests to

raise their grades. The test list will be available on Monday, May 21.

FINAL TEST SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 23

8:00 - 9:00----------------------------------Period 1---------------------------------Period 2

9:00 -10:00----------------------------------Period 3---------------------------------Period 4

10:00 -11:00---------------------------------Period 5---------------------------------Period 6

11:00 - 12:00---------------------------------Period 7---------------------------------Period 8

On Wednesday, May 23, the last 10 minutes will be locker check out.

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VOLLEYBALL CAMP FORMS for girls currently in grades 3-11 are attached to this

week’s bulletin. To attend the camp at East Butler on June 12, completely fill out both

the registration and waiver forms and return them and a check (payable to

Concordia University) to Ms. Widick by Friday, May 18. If you have any questions

or there is a problem with meeting the deadline, please contact Ms. Widick at school.

Her email address is kwidick@ebutler.esu7.org or you may call 402-545-2081 between

10:30 and 11:00 to speak with her directly.

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2018 FLAG FOOTBALL: Flag football information was given to all boys that will be

in grades 1-6 in 2018-2019. Games will be played in Wahoo this upcoming fall. If

interested, please fill out and return all forms and fees to the school office in each

building by: Friday, May 18. Please contact Mr. Biltoft using the information on the

forms if you have additional questions.

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REMINDER TO NEXT YEAR’S 7TH GRADE PARENTS: All 7th graders are

required to have a physical to start their 7th grade year.

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IMMUNIZATION REMINDER: Please check your child's immunization records so

they are up to date before school starts next fall.

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EAST BUTLER ATHLETES: The East Butler weight room will be open Monday,

Wednesday, and Friday each week through June and July. All East Butler athletes are

encouraged to come in from 7:00-8:30 A.M. Please be there at the beginning of the

work-out. The weight room will be closed on July 4th.

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THE SCHOOL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS DURING THE

SUMMER.

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FUTURE EAST BUTLER GRADUATION DATES: *Saturday, May 11, 2019; *Saturday, May 16 , 2020; *Saturday, May 15, 2021; Saturday,

May 14, 2022

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SUMMER SPORTS PHYSICALS AT WITTER FAMILY CLINIC HAVE BEEN

SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JULY 17 - 5:30 P.M. - Bus Leaves - Physicals at

6:00 P.M.; Cost: $15.00 (if paid with cash, the money will be donated back to East

Butler). There will be no summer reminder letter. Please mark your calendars. Those

students planning to go on that day, will need to stop by the office

(Brainard & Dwight) and pick up a Preparticipation Physical Evaluation

form, have parents fill out and sign the form and bring it to Witter Family

Clinic that evening. The forms are also available on the school website

under Students/Parents Tab - Forms.

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THE BRAINARD AREA SENIORS WILL BE ENJOYING A CONCERT

PRESENTED BY THE EAST BUTLER MUSIC DEPARTMENT AND MR.

FUEHRER ON TUESDAY, MAY 22ND AT 8:00 A.M. All seniors are invited as

well as parents and patrons of East Butler. Please use the Activity Entrance.

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7TH GRADE/NEW STUDENTS ORIENTATION WILL BE TUESDAY,

AUGUST 7, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M.

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BAND PERFORMANCES FOR MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES: *Prague - Sunday, May 27 at 1:30 P.M. - Band Students be at school by 12:00 P.M.

*Brainard - Monday, May 28 at 10:30 A.M. - Band Students be at school by 9:30 A.M.

ATTENDANCE BY ALL MEMBERS GRADES 7-12 IS IMPORTANT FOR A

SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE.

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EAST BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOL IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR. $13.00 per

hour/Insurance plan included. Positions are open until filled. Interested persons

should send a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Sam Stecher, East Butler Public

School, P.O. Box 36, Brainard, NE 68626,

402-545-2081, sstecher@ebutler.esu7.org

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SUMMER CAMPS AND ACTIVITIES: May 26-June 3 Close-Up

May 27 1:30 P.M. - Band plays at Prague Memorial Service

May 28 10:30 A.M. - Band plays at Brainard Memorial Service

May 30-July 27 Weight Room (M-W-F) 7:00-8:30 A.M.

June 6,13, 20, 27 Summer Library

June 12 Volleyball Camp at East Butler for Grades 3-11

June 18 & 19 Elementary/Jr. High Football Camp entering Grades 2-8

July 4 No Weights

July 17 6:00 P.M. - Physicals at Witter Family Clinic - Bus leaves at

5:30 P.M. - $15.00

July 18 & 19 High School Football Camp Grades 9-12 7:00-8:30 P.M.

August 1, 2 & 3 Summer Robotics Camp for TigerBots - 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

August 6 1st Fall Practice for Cross Country, Football, Softball, and

Volleyball

August 7 6:00 P.M. - 7th Grade/New Student Orientation

____________________________________________________________ THE SCHOOL INFORMATION 

FOR NEXT YEAR WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE 

LATER THIS SUMMER - PLEASE BE WATCHING  

FOR THIS. ______________________________________________________

Libraries ROCK!!!  

Registration for the summer reading program at East Butler, 

Brainard site, is now taking place. The sessions will take place 

June 6, 13, 20, 27th, on Wednesdays (meeting four times). 

There will be a $2 fee for activities. All East Butler Students 

are welcome!!! 

  

Sessions~(Grade just completed.) 

  

9:00-10:00~Preschool Age (3 year olds welcome) 

  

10:30-11:30~Kindergarten-2nd Grade 

  

12:00-1:00~3rd-6th Grade 

  

~(Drop off and pick up in the library.) 

  

*To register please fill out the bottom portion and return it 

with your $2 by Thursday, May 17th to the office. ( I will 

order supplies based on returned registrations.) 

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