


Thank you, Nazareth Area School District's Board of Directors, for all you do for our district.
Your continued support is important to the students and staff in the Nazareth Area School District!

The 59th United States Inauguration
is
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States will mark the commencement of the four-year term of Joe Biden as president and Kamala Harris as vice president. A public ceremony is scheduled on the West Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Biden will take the oath of office as president on that day, and Harris will take the oath of office as vice president.
Due to the pandemic and security, people are requested to watch live through streaming services or television.
There are no pictures like SNOW pictures!
KBES Family enjoys the snow and a snow day!
PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO AS WE WRAP UP THE SCHOOL-WIDE READ OF WHERE IS THE GRAND CANYON!
VIDEO HAS GRAND CANYON PICTURES STUDENTS HAVE SENT IN AND ANSWERS FROM THE AUTHOR TO YOUR QUESTIONS!


KBES Families!

KBES Online Holiday Shoppe
Now through December 11th
Just click here to begin your online holiday shopping experience! Code is KNBE20.
KBES PTA is excited about this online program!
Our shoppe will have something for everyone in the family, even the pets!
Help your child participate in this event by going online with them and helping them shop.
Gift prices range from $.50 to $12.00 and shipping to your home is $4.99/flat rate right to your home!
Free Student Gift with each Order!
FIRST TIME EVER!
BETWEEN ALL THREE K-3 BUILDINGS!
A SCHOOLWIDE READ!
STARTING ON NOVEMBER 16TH!
First & Second Grade Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 8:45 AM, suggested for 1st grade families
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 8:45 AM, suggested for 2nd grade families
You must order tickets ahead of time by 3:00 pm on Monday, December 10th.
Please allow 48 hours (two school days) to receive your tickets via Email. Thank you!
ORDER TICKETS HERE!


Wrap It Up Fundraiser
Need your gifts wrapped for the holidays?
We got you covered!
December 3rd - 18th - $5.00 for all your gifts!
Drop off gifts at the High School Main Office
from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm (label them)
Please fill out this form and
hand in when you drop off your presents!
More info on the form!
Questions go to Kristi Kreider-Davis, Ext. 2267



Students, watch the slideshow and select the ugliest sweater. Each sweater has a number. This week in class you will vote for the teacher with the ugliest sweater! On December 14th, wear your ugliest sweater to school! Kids will also vote on who has the ugliest sweater per grade and overall. Then our staff member with the ugliest sweater will be revealed too! Ugly Sweater assembly at 1:15 PM on Friday, December 14th!
First & Second Grade Winter Concert was a great time for everyone!

Congratulations, Allison Trach, third grader in Mrs. Kiefer's class! Her penguin picture came to life as an ice sculpture in Nazareth's Town Square on Saturday, December 8th, during Christmas in Nazareth.
Allison with the ice sculpture on the left. Allison's picture on the right.
You are one cool student, Allison!


HELLO WINTER!

HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS READ-IN!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21st
BRING A BEACH TOWEL TO SIT ON!


REMINDER!!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20th
Grades K, 1, 2 and 3 will participate in outside winter activities!
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather--boots, hat, scarf and gloves. Each grade level will be outside for approximately 30 minutes so dressing warmly is and will allow the children to enjoy the activities more! Third grade will be outside for an extended period of time.

KBES Got Talent Variety Show Auditions
Wednesday, January 31st
2:15-4:15 PM
Large Group Room

SPIRIT WEAR Sale EXTENDED
KBES and NAZARETH Gear
A huge selection of T’s, sweatshirts, sweatpants, blankets, window clings and more!
Open to KBES Families and Friends
ORDERS NOW DUE - Monday, January 29, 2018
See pricing guide and order form for details.
(Please add you child's teacher to form)


First & Second Grade Winter Concert was a great time for everyone!

Thanks to those that attended the KBES


Nazareth Area Science Project presents
PHOTO WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 10th ~ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, December 11th ~ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
at Kenneth N. Butz Jr. Elementary School
Professional Photo taken by
Christmas City Studio
Photo with 1-2 people: $5.00
Photo with 3 or more people: $10.00
Everyone will walk away with a 5x7 photo with the option to purchase additional photos on-line. *Friendly pets are welcome--but must be leashed (a pet will count as one person).

Things for children to do while waiting:
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Train ride ~ $2.00
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Hot Chocolate, coffee, cookies and donuts available to purchase
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Make a card for Lehigh Valley Children’s Hospital
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Listen to holiday music
All activities will be outdoors under the pavilion.
Please dress accordingly.
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Make a list for Santa
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Make a snowflake ornament
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Make a card for our Troops
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Guest readers around the fire

"Jingle Bell Jukebox, The Flip Side"
will be performed by
First and Second Grade Students
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 8:45 AM in Cafe - For all of the first grade parents and families
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 8:45 AM in Cafe - For all of the second grade parents and families


Students, watch the slideshow and select the ugliest sweater. Each sweater has a number. On December 19th, you will vote for the teacher with the ugliest sweater! On December 20th, wear your ugliest sweater to school! Kids will also vote on who has the ugliest sweater per grade and overall. Then our staff member with the ugliest sweater will be revealed too!


Olivia Baudoin, second grader in Mrs. Treboschi's class, was the first one to guess that Nazareth's first snowfall over an inch would be on Saturday, December 9th. She made her guess on December 4th. Great job, Olivia! Olivia will receive a snow-rific surprise on Thursday!

DECEMBER 15th
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
960 Bushkill Center Road
Nazareth, PA
Get an "elf" up on all the holiday revelry...or take the night to have a quiet dinner out!

KENNETH BUTZ ELEMENTARY PTA PRESENTS
Simply drop your kids off with us (by the gym doors at KBES) and we will ensure a night of fun for all!
Pizza will be served fro 6:00-6:50 PM followed by a movie!
Pick-up must be at 9:00 PM
$10 per child
You can pay by check payable to Bushkill PTA. Limited spots available! Pre-registration is required! One form or online form per a child, please!
Who: Any KBES Student
When: December 1-31
Where: At School or at Home on Lexia
Why: To increase the use of Lexia and make students better readers!
How It Works:
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Complete a level of Lexia and move to a new level during December - Your name will be announced on the morning announcements
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Pick your choice of Lexia Certificate to keep, Lexia crown to keep, or trophy to keep on your desk for the week!
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You can earn a reward each time you move up a level!
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Prizes given the weeks of: December 11, December 18, and January 2!

HAVE A WONDERFUL & SAFE WINTER BREAK! SEE YOU ON JANUARY 3, 2017!
TIME TILL 2017:


COUNTDOWN TO 2019!




Early Dismissal - Friday, December 20th at 11:00 am
Winter Break - December 21st - January 1st
See you on January 2, 2020!
KBES STAFF WISHES
ALL OUR KBES STUDENTS
AND FAMILIES A WONDERFUL
AND SAFE WINTER BREAK!

Congratulations, Natalie Soporowski, a second-grader in Miss McCarron's class! Her penguin picture will come to life as an ice sculpture in Nazareth's Town Square on Saturday, December 14th, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM during Christmas in Nazareth.

Congratulations to Alexander DeJesus a second-grader in Mrs. Minnich's class for guessing the first measurable snowfall (at least one inch) would be on Wednesday, December 11, 2019! A surprise will be coming your way after winter break!

Have a safe and enjoyable winter break!

December 26-January 1

Welcome back to school today.
We are so glad you are here!
We will start the new year off
with a little cheer!
I love school! I'll try so hard!
This new year will be great!
We'll learn so much and work so hard,
I can hardly wait!




KBES STAFF WISHES
ALL OUR KBES STUDENTS
AND FAMILIES A WONDERFUL
AND SAFE WINTER BREAK!

to Reading!
till March 1st
Early Dismissal - Friday, December 20th at 11:00 am
Winter Break - December 21st - January 1st
See you on January 2, 2020!

FRIDAY, January 10, 2020
Place: KBES Gym & Cafe
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Admission is FREE
Snacks and drinks available for sale from PTA.
Seating will not be provided. Families may bring chairs or blankets.
Submit only one online form per family if you are attending. We would like some idea of how many are attending. Thank you!


1973 Animated Movie
2006 Live Action


READING NIGHT
Thursday, January 24th
6:00-8:00 PM
Join the Fun!
Limbo - Hula Hoops - Sand Bucket Relay - Climbing Wall - Fishing Game
Fact/Opinion Tic-Tac-Toe - Snacks - Volcano Experiment, Keva Planks
Chatterpix - Tropical Photos - Google Expedition of Hawaii's Volcano Park
Book BINGO - Animal Scavenger Hunt - Crafts - Prizes

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 20th
School Closed for Students and Teachers
Students, make it a day on and not a day off--volunteer to help!

KBES PYLON SPIRIT DAY ~ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1st
SUPER BOWL CELEBRATION!
To celebrate the upcoming Super Bowl, PYLON is sponsoring a jersey day on Friday, February 1st. Students of Butz Elementary are encouraged to show their support for their favorite team whether they made it to the Super Bowl or not! We hope to see the halls of Butz filled with lots of team spirit!
2019-2020 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
KBES KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION MEETING FOR PARENTS
APRIL 10, 2019 at 6:30-7:30 PM
KBES KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS
MAY 20 & 22, 2019
CLICK
HERE
Punxsutawney Phil is sleeping until February 2--Groundhog Day!
If he sees his shadow, it is
If he does not see his shadow,


of WINTER!
is right around the corner!


to Reading!
till March 1st



PTA is giving a pizza party to the class with the most attendees.

Friday, January 31st - 6:00-8:00 PM
At B&N, 4445 Southmont Way, Bethlehem
SO MUCH FUN IN-STORE!
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Scavenger Hunt!
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Minute to Win it Games!
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Get your picture taken with our own Budding Blue Eagle!
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Mystery Readers throughout the event!
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Fun musical performances let by Mrs. Ruhf!
PLEASE BRING YOUR B&N VOUCHER TO THE EVENT!
Can't make it to B&N on JANUARY 31st?
Visit BN.com/bookfairs to support us online from 1/31-2/4 by entering bookfair ID#12574455 at checkout!


HELP SPREAD SOME CHEER THIS BRAND NEW YEAR!
PYLON is looking for some help from KBES students and families during the start of 2020! In order to help our community, we are asking for the following requested items for the Nazareth Food Bank:
Nonperishable items including Peanut Butter, Jelly, Granola Bars, Canned Fruit, and Applesauce.
Any contributions will be helpful and appreciated. Please have everything in the front lobby by Friday, January 31st. Thanks and Happy New Year from PYLON!
CLICK
HERE
Punxsutawney Phil is sleeping until February 2--Groundhog Day!
If he sees his shadow, it is
If he does not see his shadow,


of WINTER!
is right around the corner!




PTA is giving a pizza party to the class with the most attendees.

Friday, January 31st - 6:00-8:00 PM
At B&N, 4445 Southmont Way, Bethlehem
SO MUCH FUN IN-STORE!
-
Scavenger Hunt!
-
Minute to Win it Games!
-
Get your picture taken with our own Budding Blue Eagle!
-
Mystery Readers throughout the event!
-
Fun musical performances let by Mrs. Ruhf!
PLEASE BRING YOUR B&N VOUCHER TO THE EVENT!
Can't make it to B&N on JANUARY 31st?
Visit BN.com/bookfairs to support us online from 1/31-2/4 by entering bookfair ID#12574455 at checkout!


HELP SPREAD SOME CHEER THIS BRAND NEW YEAR!
PYLON is looking for some help from KBES students and families during the start of 2020! In order to help our community, we are asking for the following requested items for the Nazareth Food Bank:
Nonperishable items including Peanut Butter, Jelly, Granola Bars, Canned Fruit, and Applesauce.
Any contributions will be helpful and appreciated. Please have everything in the front lobby by Friday, January 31st. Thanks and Happy New Year from PYLON!
CLICK
HERE
Punxsutawney Phil is sleeping until February 2--Groundhog Day!
If he sees his shadow, it is
If he does not see his shadow,


of WINTER!
is right around the corner!




PTA is giving a pizza party to the class with the most attendees.

Friday, January 31st - 6:00-8:00 PM
At B&N, 4445 Southmont Way, Bethlehem
SO MUCH FUN IN-STORE!
-
Scavenger Hunt!
-
Minute to Win it Games!
-
Get your picture taken with our own Budding Blue Eagle!
-
Mystery Readers throughout the event!
-
Fun musical performances let by Mrs. Ruhf!
PLEASE BRING YOUR B&N VOUCHER TO THE EVENT!
Can't make it to B&N on JANUARY 31st?
Visit BN.com/bookfairs to support us online from 1/31-2/4 by entering bookfair ID#12574455 at checkout!


HELP SPREAD SOME CHEER THIS BRAND NEW YEAR!
PYLON is looking for some help from KBES students and families during the start of 2020! In order to help our community, we are asking for the following requested items for the Nazareth Food Bank:
Nonperishable items including Peanut Butter, Jelly, Granola Bars, Canned Fruit, and Applesauce.
Any contributions will be helpful and appreciated. Please have everything in the front lobby by Friday, January 31st. Thanks and Happy New Year from PYLON!
CLICK
HERE
Punxsutawney Phil is sleeping until February 2--Groundhog Day!
If he sees his shadow, it is
If he does not see his shadow,


of WINTER!
is right around the corner!






till March 2nd
BE A STAR READER!
2020-2021 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
KBES KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION MEETING FOR PARENTS
APRIL 2, 2020, at 6:30-7:30 PM

till March 2nd
BE A STAR READER!
2020-2021 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
KBES KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION MEETING FOR PARENTS
APRIL 2, 2020, at 6:30-7:30 PM

till March 2nd
BE A STAR READER!
2020-2021 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
KBES KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION MEETING FOR PARENTS
APRIL 2, 2020, at 6:30-7:30 PM
