The Panther Press
July 15, 2024
In This Issue of the Panther Press
Take a look through the July 15, 2024 issue of the Panther Press for important information, including:
- Brand new interviews with both campus principals
- Fun summer activities in the community
- Information on where to get free summer meals for kids in Buffalo
- EVCS resources and summer work
- 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
Interview with New Days Park's Principal
Take a moment to learn more about EVCS Days Park's new Principal, Ms. Cleary!
Interview with Hertel's Interim Principal
Take a moment to learn more about EVCS Hertel's Interim Principal, Ms. Corona!
Reminder: Complete Registration Packet on Schoolmint
If you have not done so already, please complete all parts of your registration packet on SchoolMint.
If you have questions about the registration packet or need assistance, please email admissions@elmwoodvillageschool.org.
Nurses' Notes
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.
- Consent to Share Medical Information Form
- Health Exam Form
- Dental Health Form
- Vaccination Records (request a print out from your child’s doctor)
Days Park Nurse Contact: nursedp@elmwoodvillageschool.org
Hertel Nurse Contact: sbudzinski@elmwoodvillageschool.org
Save the Dates & School Calendar
Mark Your Calendars for These Important Dates in the Summer/Fall
August 19-30 - Teacher Workdays
August 29 - Family Open House/Supply Drop-Off (more information coming soon!)
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)
Want a jump start on the new school year? Download the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar!
Instrument Choice for Grades 5-8
Days Park Instrument Choice
Make sure to fill out the Days Park Instrument Choice Form if your student is 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.
Hertel Instrument Choice & Information Packet
Make sure to fill out the Hertel Instrument Choice Form, if your student is 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.
24-25 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.
School Supplies List for Days Park
School Supplies List for Hertel
Summer Work Packets
Click the links below for work packets that your student should complete over the summer. Please click on the link that is for the grade level your student will be starting in the school year (for example, if your student is starting 1st grade in 2024-2025, click the link that says 'Summer work to prepare for 1st Grade').
Complete Transportation Application for 24-25 Academic Year
Get to Know EVCS!
Folder Materials from Accepted Students and Family Day
Want a refresher or weren't able to attend our Accepted Students and Families Day back in May?
You can download all the flyers from the event, which gives you a bit more information about EVCS!
Download Days Park Accepted Students and Family Day Materials
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
Community Resources & Events
D-District Community Day
Arts for Learning Summer Programming
Arts for Learning WNY is offering a number of free arts programming this summer!
Willie Hutch Jones Athletic Summer Programming
There are over nine individual sports clinic offered with instruction in the fundamental skill development for various sports. Clinics are open to children ages 6-16.
Free Summer Meals
There are a number of locations that provide free summer breakfast and lunch to kids 18 and under. Visit this site to find the nearest location that offers these free summer meals.
STEMcyclists
STEMcyclists is West Side biking program open to rising 6th-11th grades.
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.