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The Panther Press

August 26, 2024

The Panther Press August 26, 2024
The Panther PressAugust 26, 2024

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

  • School Dismissal Manager (SDM) launches this week! You are required to set your child's dismissal prior to the first day of school. Check your email for set up directions and more.
  • You will receive classroom assignments before Supply Drop-Off.
  • Supply Drop-Off is this Thursday, August 29.
    • Days Park School Supply Lists
    • Hertel School Supply Lists
  • Today, August 26, is the last day to take the Welcome to Kindergarten Survey. If you haven't completed it yet, please to do so today.
    • Remember to RSVP to the Kindergarten Parent Orientation during Supply Drop-Off.
  • If you have a student in grades 5-8 that is new to EVCS, make sure to complete the Instrument Choice Form for their campus before the start of the year.
    • Days Park Instrument Choice Form
    • Hertel Instrument Choice Form
  • View our "What to Know for the First Day of School" flyer to prep for school starting September 3, 2024!
  • And more!


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

Save the Dates & School Calendar Save the Dates & School Calendar

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Mark Your Calendars for These Important Dates in the Summer/Fall

August 19-30 - Teacher Workdays

August 29 - Family Open House/Supply Drop-Off - THIS WEEK!

September 2 - Labor Day, No School

September 3 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🥳

September 12 - Meet the Teacher Night

September 13 - Sup't Conf Day - No Classes/Professional Development

September 26 - High School Information Night (7th & 8th Grade)

Download the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar!

Download 24-25 EVCS School Calendar

This Thursday, August 29: Supply Drop-Off! This Thursday, August 29: Supply Drop-Off!

Join EVCS for our annual Supply Drop-Off

Event is August 29 and runs from 3 to 6 pm

Drop-off your school supplies before the start of the school year, meet teachers, and dine on hot dogs, veggie dogs, salad, and ice pops!


Supply Drop-Off is open to both newly enrolled and returning EVCS students and guardians.

Do you have outstanding documentation required by the Admissions and/or Health Office?

Bring them in with you to Supply Drop-off Day!


Documentation can be left in the main office, where our staff will be prepared to make copies and ensure they are delivered to the correct department.

Wondering about classroom assignments?

Wonder no more! You will receive text and email updates about your child's classroom assignment before Supply Drop-Off.

HIGH PRIORITY: SCHOOL DISMISSAL MANAGER (SDM) HIGH PRIORITY: SCHOOL DISMISSAL MANAGER (SDM)

⚠️SDM Launches This Week! ⚠️

School Dismissal Manager (SDM) is an important tool for all EVCS families, as it is how you inform the school about dismissal plans, absences, late arrivals, and more.


You will receive an email about logging into SDM and setting up your dismissal very soon.


You are required to set your child's dismissal prior to the first day of school.


Download the app onto your phone:

  • School Dismissal Manager for Apple
  • School Dismissal Manger for Android


Visit www.schooldismissalmanager.com for more information.

Download SDM Flyer

What to Know for the First Day of School What to Know for the First Day of School

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Download First Day of School Flyer

Opt-In to Receive Texts from EVCS Opt-In to Receive Texts from EVCS

EVCS Moved from SwiftReach to SchoolMessenger

PLEASE NOTE: EVCS has moved to a new mass messaging system.


This means that the text notifications and emails you receive from the school will look different than the ones you are used to seeing.


Action is required to make sure you still receive text updates from the school. Text the letter "Y" to the number "67587" to make sure you will continue to receive text alerts from EVCS.


For additional information, please review our SchoolMessenger flyer.


We appreciate your understanding and patience during this transition. If you have already opted-in to receive texts, you do not need to do so again.

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Download SchoolMessenger Text Flyer

Welcome to Kindergarten Survey & Parent Orientation Welcome to Kindergarten Survey & Parent Orientation

Today, August 26, is the Last Day to Complete Kindergarten Survey

EVCS kindly requests that incoming Kindergarten families take a few minutes to provide us with some essential information by completing the Welcome to Kindergarten Survey.


Your responses will help us in better understanding your child's needs and ensure a smooth transition into Kindergarten.

Complete Welcome to Kindergarten Survey

Kindergarten Parent Orientation During Supply Drop-Off

To help you get acquainted with our school, we’re hosting a Kindergarten Parent Orientation during Supply Drop Off this Thursday, August 29th.


We’ll have two sessions for you to choose from:


  • 3:00-3:30 PM
  • 5:15-5:45 PM


Make sure to RSVP for the Kindergarten Parent Orientation!

RSVP To Parent Orientation

School Supply Lists School Supply Lists

Click the links below under the campus and grade level for your student(s) to find a list of school supplies needed at the start of the school year.

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School Supplies List for Days Park

Kindergarten Supply List - Days Park

1st Grade Supply List - Days Park

2nd Grade Supply List - Days Park

3rd Grade Supply List - Days Park

4th Grade Supply List - Days Park

5th Grade Supply List - Days Park

6th Grade Supply List - Days Park

7th Grade Supply List - Days Park

8th Grade Supply List - Days Park

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School Supplies List for Hertel

Kindergarten Supply List - Hertel

1st Grade Supply List - Hertel

2nd Grade Supply List - Hertel

3rd Grade Supply List - Hertel

4th Grade Supply List - Hertel

5th Grade Supply List - Hertel

6th Grade Supply List - Hertel

7th Grade Supply List - Hertel

8th Grade Supply List - Hertel

Transportation Updates Transportation Updates

Letter from BPS

You should be receiving a letter from Buffalo Public Schools regarding your child’s bus route and number by the second week of August. If you have not received a letter by mid-August, please call the BPS Transportation Hotline at (716) 816-4895.

Transportation Application

Complete the transportation application only if your student will be taking the bus for the first time OR if there is a change in their transportation route.


If there is a change in their transportation route, please make sure to complete a Change of Address Form and provide a new proof of residency.

Complete Transportation Application

Instrument Choice for Grades 5-8 Instrument Choice for Grades 5-8

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Days Park Instrument Choice & Information Packet

Make sure to fill out the Days Park Instrument Choice Form if your student is NEW to EVCS and starting 5th-8th grade at Days Park in the fall.


Make sure to also review the Days Park Instrumental Music Packet, which includes important information regarding your student's music education and resources for you to purchase or rent instruments.

Instrument Choice Form for Days Park
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Hertel Instrument Choice & Information Packet

Make sure to fill out the Hertel Instrument Choice Form, if your student is NEW to EVCS and

starting 5th-8th grade at Hertel in the fall.


Make sure to also review the Hertel Instrumental Music Packet, which includes important information regarding your student's music education and resources for you to purchase or rent instruments.

Instrument Choice Form for Hertel

Nurses' Notes Nurses' Notes

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Reminders from the Health Office

Make sure your student has an updated physical and immunizations prior to the start of the school year! Please check with your student's pediatrician and book your physicals and appointments early to have them completed before the start of the school year.


List of health paperwork:

  • Consent to Share Medical Information Form (Newly Enrolled Students Only)
  • Health Exam Form
  • Dental Health Form
  • Vaccination Records (request a print out from your child’s doctor)


Students newly enrolled must submit health paperwork through SchoolMint. Returning students can have health paperwork faxed to the confidential nurse line for their campus. You can also bring your paperwork to Supply Drop-Off this Thursday.


Days Park Nurse Email: nursedp@elmwoodvillageschool.org

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


Hertel Nurse Contact: sbudzinski@elmwoodvillageschool.org

Hertel Confidential Fax Link: (716) 464-3560

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

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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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