Lake Butler Elementary School

🎉 Guess who it is? 🎉

It’s Mrs. Vanessa Paul! 🐯💛

Born and raised in the Florida Keys, Mrs. Paul brings lots of fun, creativity, and hands-on learning to her classroom. With 13 years of teaching under her belt, she’s a pro at making stories come alive—especially Martina the Beautiful Cockroach! 📚🌺

When she’s not teaching, she loves pottery, gardening, and hanging out with her husband and two awesome kids. We’re so lucky to have her on our Tiger team!

Give her some love today! ❤️

📸 It’s time for another Throwback Thursday: Can You Guess Who?

🌺 This teacher brings island sunshine, pottery fun, and storytelling magic to her classroom every day!

Drop your guess below! ⬇️

📚☀️ Summer Reading Challenge: Week 4!

This week’s challenge: Read outside!
Find a shady spot, a sunny porch, or even a towel in the grass — just take your book outdoors!

📸 Snap a pic and share it in the comments. We can’t wait to see where you're reading! 🐯💛

🖐️🐾 Five fingers up = five weeks to go!

If your child is turning 5 on or before September 1st, it’s time to join the kindergarten fun at LBES!

📍 Stop by and see Mrs. Lynn Trowell in the front office to get enrolled. 🐯💛

🇺🇸 Honoring the Red, White, and Blue 🇺🇸

This Fourth of July, we’re proud to share a special moment from the past—our safety patrols raising the American flag. These student leaders embody the responsibility, respect, and pride we aim to inspire in all of our Tigers.

As we celebrate our nation’s independence today, let’s also remember the values that unite us: freedom, community, and service.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

🎉 It’s time for the big reveal! 🎉

If you guessed Mrs. MaryAnn Thompson, you were right! 🐯💛

Mrs. Thompson began at LBES as a paraprofessional and earned her teaching degree in 2024. Now she brings creativity, coaching, and a love for critical thinking to her third-grade classroom.

She’s a proud bonus mom of five, a new grandma, and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. We’re so thankful to have her on our Tiger team!

Help us celebrate Mrs. Thompson today! ❤️

👧✨ Can you guess who? ✨👧
This bright-eyed third grader grew up to become a creative, caring teacher right here at LBES!

Here’s your hint:
🎬 She loves watching movies, going swimming, and recently picked up knitting!

Think you know who it is? Drop your guess below! ⬇️

🎉 Tip Tuesday: Celebrate Independence Day with a Good Book! 🇺🇸

📚 Did you know? Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards include a list of civic-themed books that help kids learn about freedom, citizenship, and how our country was founded.

💡 These books are perfect for July 4th — they spark great conversations about what it means to be an American and how our nation came to be.

Check out our recommended reads by grade level in the graphic below, and choose one to read together this week! ❤️🤍💙

⛺ Summer Reading Challenge: Read in a Fort or Tent!
Grab some blankets, pillows, or pop up a tent—it’s time to turn your reading spot into a cozy adventure zone! 📚✨

Whether it's indoors or outside, we want to see your child reading in their best fort or tent.
Snap a pic and share it with us! 🏕️📸

These second graders are just here to remind us: Time flies when you’re having fun! ⏰☀️

Only 6 weeks until the first day of school!
If your little one turns 5 on or before Sept. 1, it’s time to enroll them in kindergarten at LBES. 🐯💛

📍 Stop by the front office and see Lynn Trowell.

Let’s get our tiniest Tigers ready to ROAR!

🎉 Reveal time! 🎉

If you guessed Mrs. Amy Hoover, you nailed it! 🐯💛

Now in her second year teaching our Behavior Support Class, Mrs. Hoover has spent 21+ years making a difference from kindergarten through 12th grade. She’s passionate, creative, and deeply connected to her students and their families.

Born in Gainesville and shaped by her own school struggles, Mrs. Hoover brings heart to everything she does.

Drop a ❤️ to help us celebrate Mrs. Hoover today!

This Tiger teacher once played Grandma Georgina in her 5th grade play of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Can You Guess Who? 🕵️‍♀️