The Panther Press

• New York State Assessments continue this week on April 29 & 30, with ELA Assessments for grades 3 through 8.
• EVCS will be marching at Pride again! Sign up to participate in the parade.
• Save the Dates: Kindergarten Graduations are set! Days Park will be June 17 at Theatre of Youth and Hertel will be June 16 at the EVCS Hertel Gym. Stay tuned for more details and an RSVP!
• The Days Park House Band Fundraiser is less than a month away on May 22. Get your tickets today!
• The Hertel CA is hosting a Spring Chiavetta's BBQ Sale on May 8. Purchase or donate meals here: bit.ly/BBQEVCS
• You can also sign up to volunteer during the BBQ Sale at this SignUpGenius link.
• The next Hertel CA Meeting is this Wednesday, April 30, at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85415189940
• Make sure to check out the Community Events & Resources section for some late spring/summer opportunities!
• And more, read on for more news and updates!

Translate the Panther Press:

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বাংলায় এই নিউজলেটারের প্রয়োজন হলে এখানে ক্লিক করুন

انقر هنا إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه النشرة الإخبارية باللغة العربية

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እዛ ዜና ብትግርኛ እንተድኣ ኣድልዩኩም ኣብዚ ጠውቑ

EVCS will be marching once more in this year's Pride Parade!

If you and your student would like to join, make sure to fill out the online form.

Please note, parents/guardians must be in attendance with their children.

Mark your calendars - Kindergarten Moving Up Days are coming soon!
Days Park Kindergarten Moving Up Day - June 17 at 10 am | Theatre of Youth

Hertel Kindergarten Moving Day - June 16 at 10 am | EVCS Hertel Gym

You've seen them at Battle of the Bands, now catch them again live - the Hall Pass Heroes return for a special fundraising event! On May 22, from 7 to 9 pm, the Days Park staff house band will be performing at Duende in Silo City.

Proceeds will go towards purchasing equipment for the music department.

This is a 21+ only event and all adults 21+ in the EVCS community are invited!

Purchase a delicious BBQ dinner, benefitting EVCS Hertel! You can preorder or donate meals here: bit.ly/BBQEVCS

If you have wanted to get involved with EVCS Hertel and volunteer, the Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ is a great opportunity to do so! Sign up for volunteer spots on SignUpGenius.

The Hertel CA are hosting upcoming Dance Parties centered on the theme "Ready, Set, Glow" on May 23. Students are encouraged to wear neon colors and get ready to dance!

Dance schedule:

• Grades K-2 - 1:05 PM
• Grades 3-5 - 2:05 PM

Glowsticks and popcorn will be provided by the CA. If you're a parent/guardian looking to volunteer during the dance you can Sign Up for one of the volunteer positions.

The EVCS Community Associations sponsor events and fundraisers to support school activities that enrich the experiences of our community and that align with the Mission of the Elmwood Village Charter Schools.

Interested in getting involved? Email your campus CA to get started!

Days Park CA Email Address: daysparkca@elmwoodvillageschool.org

Hertel CA Email Address: hertelca@elmwoodvillageschool.org

Next Days Park CA Meeting: May 7 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting coming soon.

Next Hertel CA Meeting: April 30 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85415189940

Registration is open for the WNY Lacrosse Foundation's Summer Camp!

Learn more on the foundation's website.

APOT WNY has registration open for their summer camp.

Learn more on the APOT WNY Website.

Diversified WNY is hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Program over the summer.

Learn more about the program on their social media.

“The Elmwood Village Charter Schools will provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.”

We put students first. We act with urgency. We seek to be better. We work as a team.