List of 6 news stories.

• A Message from Primary School, Grades 3-5, Leadership

  Dear Butler Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Families,
  
  

  What a marvelous, memorable week we've shared! The spirit of our students was truly infectious, culminating in a wonderfully spooky day on Friday. It was a treat to see the girls embrace creativity and imagination, showing off their festive costumes with such excitement! Ending the day with the Halloween parade at Lyman Campus was a highlight, giving our students the special opportunity to meander through the hallways and delight in seeing their Primary and Middle School friends in costume.
  
  

  A heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible room parents, families, and the LSPA for planning such fun and memorable celebrations for the girls. Your effort and commitment to fostering a joyful community are deeply appreciated. We hope your upcoming weekend is filled with a few playful tricks and many delightful treats!
  
  

  Thank you so much to everyone who attended our recent Butler Learning Celebrations in Grades 3-5. These events are truly hallmarks of the Butler experience, showcasing the depth of your daughter's inquiry and hands-on work. Your enthusiastic participation and support made them a magical success!
  
  

  As we continue to focus on your daughter's growth, we look forward to our next opportunity to partner intentionally:

  • Student-Led Conferences: Please mark your calendar for Friday, November 7. These individual student-led conferences are a vital part of our school-home connection, providing a focused time to set goals, acknowledge progress, and collectively celebrate your daughter's learning journey.

  We are so grateful for your active partnership in the Butler Campus experience. When we work together, our students thrive.
  
  

  Warmly, 

  
  

  Shannon Lukz
  Associate Director of Primary School, Grades 3-5 and Outdoor PreK

   

  Bella Patel

  Director of Early Childhood and Primary Schools

• Important Reminders:

  • Carline: Please pull past the crosswalk symbol so that students can safely get into cars with an adult assisting. We will load 2-3 cars at a time to maintain a safe and orderly dismissal line. Thank you!
    
    
  • Warm Butler Layers: Students should have the necessary uniform items at Butler to stay warm during the school day—sweaters or sweatshirts in solid white, navy blue, or forest green. Sweaters must be in a cardigan or crew-neck style with or without a Laurel logo. Laurel-branded sweaters or sweatshirts (including fleece) may also be worn as part of the uniform. Outdoor gear does not have to be a uniform color and should be sent with students daily, as we learn outdoors every day. Water-resistant or water-proof jackets and/or pants are a great addition to your daughter’s Butler gear! Please reach out if you have any questions or need help supporting your daughter as she dresses for colder weather at Butler!

• Conference Sign-up for November 7

  Primary conferences are student-led and an excellent opportunity for each student to practice her presentation skills. Teachers will help prepare the students for conferences by asking them to reflect on their own learning and school experience. They will focus on each student’s Ownership of Learning and setting personal and academic goals. Report cards will be posted to MyLaurel on November 4. To ensure these conferences are as meaningful as possible, we ask that parents come prepared by reviewing their child's report and thinking through a few questions to help guide the conversation.
  

  Registering for conferences will happen via MyLaurel. Once you are logged in, click “Resources” on the top menu bar, then click the “Conference Registration” tile. This link provides more information about how to register. You will notice that this system allows you to see all your students’ conferences simultaneously so you can better coordinate signing up for multiple conferences.

   

  Registration for conferences will close on Wednesday, November 5. If you need to change your time after that date, please contact Michelle Ramirez at mRamirez@LaurelSchool.org.

  
  

  There are no classes on Friday, November 7, but students are expected to attend their conference.

• Third-Sixth Grade Basketball Teams—Registration Now Open!

  The 3rd-6th Grade Basketball program provides players with an intermediate approach to the sport of basketball. Coaches emphasize sportsmanship and teamwork. Coaches will teach fundamental skills such as dribbling, ball handling, passing, shooting, offense/defense, and much more. Players begin to develop these skills as they interact with their fellow teammates in practice and play games against other teams.

  • GRADES 3-4 PRACTICE: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm | November 18 - February 10
  • GRADES 5-6 PRACTICE: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm | November 17 - February 11 
  • LOCATION: Lyman Campus
  • COACHES: Keith Rush & Peighton Taylor
  • COST: $230/student (Maximum enrollment: 20 per grade)
  • GAMES: Schedule TBA

  Click here for more information and to register. Questions? Contact Meghan Daly at mDaly@LaurelSchool.org.
  
  Please note: Practice begins at 5:00pm. Players may opt to go home and return for practice or attend After School at Laurel’s Supervised Play (Grades 3-5) and Middle School Homework Room (Grade 6) from 3:30-5:00pm at an additional flat rate of $100 for all sessions. After School at Laurel provides students with a place to do homework and snacks. Sign up for After School at Laurel HERE.

• Civvies Days!—Save the Dates!

  School Spirit Days: On the 1st Monday of each month, we have school. Students may wear green and white civvies and spirit wear! 

  November 3, December 8, January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4

  
  Primary Civvies Days: Mostly the 3rd Wednesday of the month; students may wear Butler-friendly civvies of their choice! November 19, December 17, January 21, Thursday, February 12 (Valentine's Civvies), April 15, May 20

• Future Dates for Lyman-only or Butler-only drop-offs and Lyman-only pick-ups:

  • November 25 - All School Thanksgiving Assembly (Drop-off at Lyman)
  • December 18 - All School Snowflake Assembly (Drop-off at Lyman)
  • January 23 - Butler Learning in Action Morning (Drop-off at Butler)
  • May 1 - All School Spring Assembly (Drop-off at Lyman)
  • May 6-7 - K-Grade 5 Spring Concert (details to follow)
  • May 29 - K-Grade 12 Green & White Day (Drop-off & Pick-up at Lyman)