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Butterfield Elementary

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1. Who is the Principal at Butterfield?

Mrs. Gayle Schmidt View the Principal's Page Now...

2. How do I register my child for school at Butterfield Elementary?

If you’re moving to Butterfield from another school, you should have already filled out withdrawal forms at your child’s previous school. When you come to the front office at Butterfield, we will give you paperwork to complete. You will also need your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, and two proofs of residency.

3. When can I enroll my child for kindergarten?

Kindergarten registration usually begins in mid-March each year. Call the front office at 579-5000 for the exact date. A kindergartener must be five years old prior to September 1 to register.

4. What time does my child need to be in his/her classroom in the morning?

Students should be present in class by 8:50 AM, the official beginning of our day. If a student is not in class at this time, he/she will be given a tardy slip.

5. How early can I drop my child off at school?

Our playgrounds are opened and supervised at 8:30 AM each school day. Students must not be on school grounds prior to this time. If you require your child to be dropped off earlier than 8:30 AM, please visit our LEAP program information page to inquire about before and after school childcare. LEAP Program

6. How do I report my child’s absence?

Parents may call our 24-hour attendance hotline at 579-5028. Please leave your child’s name, teacher, reason for absence, planned return date, and a contact number in the message.

7. Do I still need to call the office if my child is just going to be late?

Yes. Even if you are late because of a doctor appointment, dentist appointment, etc. It is important to call the attendance hotline at 579-5028. If you don’t let us know, you are likely to get a phone call regarding the whereabouts of your child!

8. If I already left a message with my child’s teacher about an absence, do I still need to tell the Attendance Clerk about it?

Yes. Information can get lost, misplaced, or misdirected. Please inform the Attendance Clerk as well as your teacher.

9. When should I keep my child home from school for illness?

Parents are requested to keep their child home from school if he/she has an elevated temperature, nausea, or vomiting. In accordance with Pima County Health Department and district procedures, the student may return to school when they have been fever, nausea, and/or diarrhea free for 24 hours.

10. How do I request homework for my child if he/she is absent?

Teachers will prepare a complete package of “make-up” work for students who have been absent for three (3) days or longer. Please call the office as early in the morning as possible, but no later than 10:00 AM to request the work. Please plan to pick up the homework after 3:30 PM, allowing teachers time to get all the necessary paperwork and books to the front office. Arrangements can also be made to have assignments carried home with a neighbor child.

11. What is the latest time I can call to make departure changes for my child?

We request that all changes be made by 2:00 pm (1:00 on Tuesdays). If you wait until after this time, it becomes difficult to get the message to your child, as dismissal is a busy time of the day. As soon as you are aware that a change in your child’s departure routine needs to be made, please inform the front office by calling 579-5000.

12. Can I pick my child up early from school?

Custodial parents and/or legal guardians may pick up their child prior to regular dismissal time. Advanced notice is appreciated.

13. What if my child forgets his/her lunch or homework?

You may bring the forgotten items to the office. Students will receive the items at the first break in instruction. We will not interrupt classes unless it is an emergency.

14. Am I allowed to visit my child’s classroom during the day?

Parents are always welcome to visit the school and their child’s classroom. As a courtesy, please let the classroom teacher know in advance if you would like to visit. Giving advanced notice allows the teacher to prepare accordingly for the extra help. All school visitors must register in the front office. Please note – students may not bring student guests to school, as we cannot accept responsibility for children not enrolled at Butterfield.

15. How can I volunteer in my child's classroom?

Contact your child's teacher to see what kind of help might be needed. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application on an annual basis and submit it to the principal for approval. A parent or guardian of a student in the district is not required to be fingerprinted. All other volunteers are required to be fingerprinted and have a background check completed prior to beginning volunteer work. All volunteers will need to sign in and out each time work is done and obtain a visitors badge from the office.

16. How can I help support Butterfield Elementary?

Butterfield is always in need of volunteers, donations, community partnerships, and other resources. Another great way to help is to become involved in the Butterfield Community Activities Council (BCAC). BCAC

17. Does Butterfield collect Box Tops, Soup Labels, Ink Cartridges and Grocery Bags?

Yes!! We collect all of these items and many, many more. These items provide much-needed income for our school. Please click the Collectible Items link to see the full list of items we collect to help our school and others in our community. Collectible Items

18. How can I stay informed about school events and other news related to Butterfield?

Make it a habit to check your child’s red Bobcat Folder at the end of each school day. There you will find not only your child’s homework, but regular updates from the school in the form of newsletters and other informational flyers. Many of these items can also be found on the Butterfield Webpage. Butterfield Elementary

19. How can I find the e-mail address for my child’s teacher?

Please visit Butterfield's Staff Directory. Staff Directory

20. Does my child’s teacher have a website?

You may go to the Butterfield Teacher Websites and select the appropriate grade level and teacher. Please note, not all teachers currently have a website. BE Teacher Websites

21. How do I speak with the Principal?

You may call our school office at 579-5000. We will direct you to the appropriate staff member who can set up an appointment with you or direct you to the principal’s voice mail.

22. Does Butterfield offer before- and after-school childcare?

Our LEAP program offers childcare before school from 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM and after school from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday - Friday. Please call 352-2421 ext. 6836 for more information. What is LEAP?

23. How do I apply for free or reduced-price lunches?

Please fill out the Application for Free & Reduced Meals and return it to the school. Free & Reduced Meals

24. How do I put money into my child’s lunch account?

You may send payment to school with your child, or you can add money to your child’s account online at www.mynutrikids.com. You can also set up e-mail notifications online to notify you when your child’s lunch account reaches a designated low balance. To register online, you will need your child’s student ID number which can be obtained from the front office. www.mynutrikids.com

25. Can I bring an outside lunch to my child?

Yes. You will need to sign in at the front desk and obtain a Visitor’s badge. Please note your child’s lunch time and plan accordingly. Lunch Times

26. My child lost something at school. Where can we look to find the item?

Students are encouraged to keep track of personal items while at school. One important way to organize belongings is to make sure your child writes his or her name on items – especially things that are easily misplaced such as lunchboxes or jackets. A lost and found area is maintained outside of the library. Students are encouraged to look for misplaced belongings before and after school.

27. What happens to a student’s belongings that are left on the bus?

The driver will hold the items on the bus for the following day. The student must ask the driver for their items.

28. How do I find my child’s bus stop location and time?

Click on the Bus Stops link and enter your address. Make sure to enter only the street number and the first few letters of your street name. Or, you may call the school office at 579-5000 to obtain this information. Bus Stops

29. What is needed in order for a student to get off the bus at a different stop?

The student must obtain a bus pass from the front office. The office will require authorization from a parent in the form of a phone call or a written note.

30. Can my child have a friend ride home with him/her on the bus?

The student will need to obtain a bus pass from the front office. In order for the pass to be issued, a written authorization from each family must be submitted to the office.