The Panther Press
November 4, 2024
EVCS CALENDAR
Upcoming Events
November 4 - Deadline for Wreath and Poinsettia Sale
November 6 - Days Park CA Meeting at 7 PM
November 11 - Veterans Day, No School
November 14 - Family Heritage and Cultural Arts Night at 6 PM
November 15 - End of Trimester 1
November 18 - Sup't Conf Day - No School/Recording Day
November 26 - Hertel CA Meeting at 7 PM
November 27, 28, 29 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
EVCS NEWS, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
Save the Date: Picture Day December 5
Make Up & Fall Sports/Clubs Photos
The next Picture Day is December 5. This is a make up day for students who missed the October Picture Day and for group photos of students who participated in fall clubs and sports teams.
Days Park vs Hertel Volleyball Game
Cross Campus Volleyball Game
Celebrate an amazing volleyball season with a campus vs campus! Attend and cheer on your campus in a healthy competition around the sport of volleyball.
Game starts at 4:30 pm.
Boys & Girls Club Closed November 5
Boys & Girls Club afterschool program will be closed this Tuesday, November 5. Please update SDM with changes to your dismissal plans.
American Heart Association
American Heart Association fundraiser runs until December 2.
2023-2024 New York State Score Reports
Students in grades 4-8 who attended EVCS last school year and took one or more state assessment in the spring of 2024 were provided with a score report either today (11/4) or last Friday (11/1). Please look out for these in your child's takehome folder or backpack.
WNY Girls in Sports
Sampling of Six Different Sports
EVCS Students participated in the latest WNY in Girls Sports event! Hosted by the United Way, these events provide an opportunity for students engage in a number of sports and learn about healthy habits!
Photos provided by Ms. Johnson, Hertel Spanish Teacher, and Mr. Territo, Days Park Physical Education Teacher.
Yearbook Cover Contest Submissions Due this Friday
Submit Your Designs to the Main Office
It's not too late to submit your designs for the yearbook cover contest! Make sure to bring your designs to the Main Office by this Friday.
DAYS PARK NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES
Soccer and ASL Club Team Up
Soccer Game Underway
ASL Club Teaching Signs
While Soccer season has come to a close, we just had to share this recent EVCS story. On October 30, EVCS Soccer took on the team from St. Mary's School for the Deaf. The Days Park ASL club also attended to support and teach our student athletes some basic sing language.
Photos provided by Mr. Phillips, Facilities and Student Activities Manager.
Dia De Los Muertos Masks Displayed
Following Days Park Art Classes working diligently on Dia De Los Muertos masks, the completed masks were displayed on the second floor hallway!
HERTEL NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES
Math Olympiads at Hertel
Dear 5th and 6th Grade Students and Families,
We are thrilled to invite you to join the Math Olympiads Club at Elmwood Village Charter School
Hertel Campus! If you love solving puzzles, exploring challenging math problems, or simply
want to sharpen your math skills, this is a great opportunity to have fun while learning.
The Math Olympiads Club will meet from 3:15-4:15 PM on Thursdays with Ms. Hollenback (58)
and Ms. Stephens (68). We will begin on November 7 and run through December 19. Students
who take the bus are welcome to attend until their bus is called.
This club is open to 5th and 6th grade students, so whether you're a math enthusiast or just
curious about math competitions, we would love to see you there! For now, we're starting the
club small and so we can guarantee space for the first 12 students. Through fun activities and
competitions, you'll get to experience math in an exciting, supportive environment.
In addition to our own math games and challenges, students will participate in the Math
Olympiads for Elementary and Middle School. This national program runs five write-in
competitions each year. To learn more about the Math Olympiads program visit
We are eager to help you discover new ways to approach math challenges, work together as a
team, and grow your problem-solving skills. We hope you can join us for this exciting math
adventure! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Hollenback or Ms. Stephens.
Looking forward to seeing you at Math Olympiads! Fill out the online permission slip.
Best regards,
Ms. Hollenback and Ms. Stephens
Newspaper Club at Hertel
Newspaper Club has officially begun at EVCS Hertel! 7th and 8th graders who are interested in participating, please see Ms. Pope or Mrs. Roberts for more information.
Cheerleading Fundraiser Launches Today
Support Middle School Cheer with Tasty Treats
Hertel Middle School Cheer is running a virtual popcorn sale in support of cheer squad's supplies. Fundraiser will run, today, November 4th starting at 6 PM to November 8th.
Popcorn will be for sale at bit.ly/HertelCheerPop2024
EVCS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEWS AND EVENTS
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
Next Days Park CA Meeting: November 6th at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82768961135
Next Hertel CA Meeting: November 26th at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85415189940
Wreath and Poinsettia Sale
Place Your Orders by November 4
Support your campus CA with a purchase of any beautiful wreath or poinsettia as part of the combined Community Association fundraiser! Pick-ups will be at the Hertel Campus main vestibule.
Funds raised will support both campuses.
Pickup will be December 4 at the Hertel Campus vestibule.
PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES FROM EVCS
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.