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The Panther Press

October 6, 2025

The Panther Press October 6, 2025
The Panther PressOctober 6, 2025

In This Issue of the Panther Press In This Issue of the Panther Press

  • CORRECTION: The Community Association Meeting tomorrow, October 7 at 7 PM, is a joint planning meeting between both Days Park and Hertel. Please find the meeting link here: https://meet.google.com/wvh-aumb-apz
  • School is closed next Monday, October 13, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
  • Picture Day is just around the corner on October 23! You can place orders online for pictures at inter-state.com/order.
    • Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering pictures - Days Park Order Code: 0165TPN / Hertel Order Code: 0165YKN
  • Join us for some fall fun with the return of Trunk or Treat! Hosted by the Community Associations, this event features tasty treats, fantastic festivities, food trucks, and an artisan market! Event runs from 1-3 PM on October 25 at the Hertel Campus Parking Lot and is open to EVCS families that attend both Days Park and Hertel.
    • Volunteers and trunks are needed! Sign up to host a trunk or volunteer at a station here.
    • The CA will also be collecting items for the EVCS Care Closet during the event. See this flyer for items accepted.
  • October 22 is Unity Day! Wear orange in support of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
    • And more - make sure to read the full issue for all updates, news, and events!

    Not receiving texts from EVCS? Make sure to text the letter "Y" to "67587" to opt-in for text updates.

    Translate the Panther Press:

    Haga clic aquí si necesita este boletín en español

    বাংলায় এই নিউজলেটারের প্রয়োজন হলে এখানে ক্লিক করুন

    انقر هنا إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه النشرة الإخبارية باللغة العربية

    Ger hewcedariya we bi vê bultena bi kurdî hebe, li vir bikirtînin

    እዛ ዜና ብትግርኛ እንተድኣ ኣድልዩኩም ኣብዚ ጠውቑ

    EVCS RESOURCES, EVENTS, & INFORMATION EVCS RESOURCES, EVENTS, & INFORMATION

    EVCS Calendar & Lunch Menu EVCS Calendar & Lunch Menu

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    Upcoming Events

    • October 7 - Joint Community Association Meeting (7 pm, Google Meeting Link)
    • October 13 - Indigenous Peoples' Day - No School
    • October 22 - Unity Day (Wear Orange)
    • October 23 - Picture Day
    • October 25 - Trunk or Treat & Vendor Market (1-3 pm, at Hertel Campus Parking Lot, all of EVCS welcome)
    • October 27 to October 31 - Red Ribbon Week (details coming soon!)
    • October 29 - Hertel Community Association Meeting (6 pm, in person - Childcare will be available)
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    EVCS School Calendar 25-26

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    Doors open to students at 7:40 AM

    School day begins at 8 AM

    Pick-up/walking dismissal begins at 3:05 PM

    Dismissal for students taking the bus begins at 3:15 PM

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    Lunch Menu

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    Place Picture Day Orders Place Picture Day Orders

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    We are close to the first Picture Day of the school year on October 23!


    Order pictures online using card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, at inter-state.com/order.


    Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering pictures:

    • If your child attends Days Park, use this order code - 0165TPN
    • If your child attends Hertel, use this order code - 0165YKN
    Order Pictures

    Community Associations Host Trunk or Treat Community Associations Host Trunk or Treat

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    🎃 Fall Fun on October 25! 🎃

    The Days Park Community Association and Hertel Community Association are joining forces once more to host the annual Trunk or Treat!


    Trunk or treat features tasty treats, a food truck, dancing, and more festivities! NEW THIS YEAR: An artisan market with local vendors will also take place during the event. Check out the CA section of this newsletter for a full list of vendors.


    The event is October 25, from 1 to 3 PM at the Hertel Campus Parking Lot (665 Hertel Avenue) and open to ALL EVCS families that attend Days Park and Hertel.


    Want to help out with Trunk or Treat? Host a trunk, pass out popcorn, and more! Sign up to volunteer here by clicking here.

    Trunk or Treat Volunteer/Trunk Sign Up

    Unity Day Unity Day

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    Wear Orange in Support of Bullying Prevention Month 🧡

    Wear orange (shirts, pants, socks, accessories, etc.) to send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying.


    This annual tradition is part of National Bullying Prevention Month.

    Dismissal Reminders Dismissal Reminders

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    A few reminders to help arrival and dismissal run more smoothly:

    • Please remember to update School Dismissal Manager (SDM) with any dismissal changes.
    • If your child is participating in a sport or after school activity, it is important to update SDM listing which activity they are participating in AND their dismissal plan after the activity/club has finished. This will allow dismissal to run more smoothly for all.


    Need help?

    Please contact Estefany Hall (Days Park) at ehall@elmwoodvillageschool.org or NaShomi Shaffer (Hertel) at nshaffer@elmwoodvillageschool.org.

    Nurses' Notes Nurses' Notes

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    Reminders from the Health Office

    **PLEASE NOTE**


    Without an up-to-date physical, students may be excluded from after school activities and/or field trips. Also, up-to-date sports physicals are REQUIRED to participate in school sports.


    Days Park Confidential Fax Line: (716) 884-0010

    Hertel Confidential Fax Link: (716) 464-3560


    Health Office Email: health@elmwoodvillageschool.org

    EVCS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION EVCS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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    Get Involved with the Community Association Get Involved with the Community Association

    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


    Upcoming Community Association Meetings:

    • Joint CA Meeting, October 7, 7 PM. Google Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/wvh-aumb-apz
    • Days Park, TBA, Stay Tuned!
    • Hertel, October 29, 6 PM (in person on campus), Childcare is available during the meeting

    EVCS Care Closet EVCS Care Closet

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    CA Call for Care Closet Donations

    The Community Association will be accepting donations to the EVCS Care Closet with a donation box in the main entrance vestibule at the Hertel Campus. Donations will also be accepted during Trunk or Treat.


    The following items can be donated:

    • Brushes/combs
    • Period Products
    • Toothbrush/Toothpaste
    • Hair Ties & Pins
    • Deodorant
    • Snacks
    • Chapstick/lotion
    • Travel Tissues
    • Body Wipes & Wash

    Full Artisan Vendor List for Trunk or Treat Full Artisan Vendor List for Trunk or Treat

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    Join Us on October 25 for the Fall Artisan Market

    The EVCS Community Associations are adding the first ever Trunk or Treat Artisan Market as part of Trunk or Treat on October 25!


    Local vendors will have baked goods, jewelry, gifts, and more - it's a can't miss addition to our wonderful annual event.

    PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES

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    Records Requests, Withdrawals, & Address Changes

    Records Requests - If you need your child's records from EVCS, please complete the Records Request Form: bit.ly/RecordsEVCS


    Withdrawals - If you are looking to withdraw your child from attending EVCS, please complete the Withdrawal Form: bit.ly/WithdrawEVCS


    Address Changes - If your address changes, please complete the Change of Address Form: bit.ly/AddressEVCS.


    You will be required to provide a new proof of residence and if your child takes a bus, please complete a new Transportation Application: bit.ly/EVCSBUS

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    EVCS Code of Conduct

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    Days Park Parent/Guardian Handbook

    Download Days Park Parent/Guardian Handbook

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    Hertel Parent/Guardian Handbook

    Download Hertel Parent/Guardian Handbook

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    EVCS Mission Statement

    “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.

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