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• 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.
  • Prepare for using the School Dismissal Manager (SDM) App or Website by reviewing our flyer and by watching our how-to video.
• Reminder: You will receive classroom assignments this week, before Supply Drop-Off.
• New and returning families, be sure to RSVP to Supply Drop-Off on August 28!
• Make sure to review your student's school supply list and have those supplies for Supply Drop-Off:
• Days Park Supply Lists
• Hertel Supply Lists
• Reminder to complete your Welcome to Kindergarten Survey by end of day today, August 25 and RSVP to the Kindergarten Parent Orientation taking place during Supply Drop-Off.
• View our "What to Know for the First Day of School" flyer to prep for school starting September 4, 2025!
• Read on for all updates, events, and news!

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August 28 - Family Open House & Supply Drop-Off - THIS WEEK!

September 1 - Labor Day, Schools Closed

September 4 - First Day of School

September 11 - Meet the Teacher Night (Session 1: 5:30 to 6:15 PM, Session 2: 6:15 to 7 PM, Must Attend the Full Session, this is not a drop in event)

September 12 - Teacher PD, No School

September 20 - Hertel Community Association Pancake Breakfast (Get Tickets)

September 25 - High School Information Night (7th & 8th Grade, RSVP form coming soon)

Download a digital copy of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar today!

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.

Watch our how-to video on School Dismissal Manager by clicking here.

Learn all about your child's classroom and curriculum during Meet the Teacher Night!

Two sessions are available to accommodate your schedule and for parents/guardians with multiple children attending EVCS:

• 5:30 to 6:15 PM
• 6:15 to 7 PM

Please note, this is not a drop in event, please attend the full session and arrive by the start time.

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.

To help you get acquainted with our school, we’re hosting a Kindergarten Parent Orientation during Supply Drop-Off on Thursday, August 28.

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!

Event is August 28 and runs from 3 to 6 pm

Drop-off your school supplies before the start of the school year, meet your teachers, and dine on hot dogs, veggie dogs, chips, and a sweet treat!

Learn more and confirm your attendance at the RSVP form.

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

If you are new to the EVCS community or have not been receiving texts from us, you must opt-in so that you will get timely updates, important information, the school newsletter, closure notices, and more, directly from EVCS.

If you are new to the EVCS community, you may also get a text prompting you to receive text updates as you are added to our systems.

If you have been part of the EVCS community since last year or earlier or you want to opt-in into texts in advance, you can do so by texting the letter “Y” or the word “Yes” to the number 67587.

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.

Letter from BPS

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

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.

Updated physicals, immunization records, and other health paperwork and forms can be faxed over to the confidential nurse line for your child's campus.

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

Hertel Confidential Fax Link: (716) 464-3560

Health Office Email: health@elmwoodvillageschool.org

Parents/Guardians with new students joining EVCS in grades 5 through 8 should complete the instrument choice form for the 25-26 school year. Fill out the form for the campus your student will be starting at in the fall.

Fill out the Days Park Instrument Choice form with this online Google form.

Fill out the Hertel Instrument Choice form with this online Google form.

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

The Hertel Community Association is kicking of the 2025-2026 school year with flapjack fundraiser! Join them September 20 from 8 to 10 am at 2656 Delaware Avenue for breakfast, tickets starting at $10 per person for $30 for 4.

Tickets include 3 pancakes, 2 slices of bacon, and unlimited coffee and orange juice.

Get your tickets today!

“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.