The Panther Press

• Picture Day is this week 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: 88238VB / Hertel Order Code: 88242NB

• We are so close to the return of Trunk or Treat! Hosted by both of the Community Associations, this event features tasty treats and fantastic festivities! Event runs from 1-3 PM on October 26 at the Hertel Campus Parking Lot and is open to EVCS families that attend both Days Park and Hertel.
  
• You can sign up to volunteer to help with Trunk or Treat here: bit.ly/EVCStrunktreat
• We are still looking for volunteers to host a trunk and 8th grade volunteers!
• Make sure to review our new Spectator Protocols for attending EVCS Athletics games.
• Family Heritage and Cultural Arts Night is November 14! Make sure to complete the RSVP Form to confirm your attendance by November 1.

• The EVCS Community Associations have launched a new combined fundraiser, the Wreath and Poinsettia Sale! Place your orders by November 4, 2024 here: bit.ly/EVCSholiday
• Funds from the sales will benefit both campuses.
• Make sure to click 'Proceed to Checkout' to begin your order and 'Buy Now' to complete it.

• And much more! Read on for more news, updates, and opportunities.

Not receiving texts from EVCS? Make sure to text the letter "Y" to "67587".

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 date! Family Heritage and Cultural Arts Night is coming November 14 at 6 PM at the EVCS Hertel Campus.

This evening is a open to all EVCS students, families, faculty, and staff across both campuses as we celebrate the unique cultures that make us ONE EVCS!

Complete the RSVP Form to confirm your attendance by November 1.

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!

The event is October 26, 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 truck, pass out popcorn, and more! Sign up to volunteer here: bit.ly/EVCStrunktreat

We are still looking for volunteers to host a trunk and 8th grade volunteers!

With Halloween fast approaching, we wanted to remind our families of our Halloween policy here at EVCS:

• No costumes or Halloween masks are permitted in school.

• Classrooms may choose a "fall-themed" class celebration instead. Look out for communication from your child's teacher regarding any fall celebrations.

• If you wish to send in a treat, please reach out to your child's teacher first. We have many students with food allergies and safety is our top priority. Healthy options are always a good choice.

Our Community Associations are hosting a Trunk or Treat event this Saturday, October 26, for the EVCS community.

We are close to the first Picture Day of the school year on October 23! Flyers and information to purchase your child's pictures with cash or check were sent home last week.

If you would like to order pictures online using card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, you can do so 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 - 88238VB
• If your child attends Hertel, use this order code - 88242NB

Starting in November 4 through December 2, EVCS will be participating in the Kid's Heart Challenge, open to grades Kindergarten through 5.

Stay tuned for more details!

• 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.

**PLEASE NOTE**

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

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

Make sure your student has an updated physical and immunizations!

Students and staff alike wore orange on October 16, Unity Day, in support of National Bullying Prevention Month.

Photos provided by Ms. Cleary, Days Park Principal, and Ms. Seitz, AIS.

Ms. Pop and Mrs. Roberts are hosting the School Newspaper Information Meeting on October 22 at 7:50 am!

6th and 7th graders interested in morning learning more about the Hertel Newspaper Club and Hertel Happenings, the school newspaper, are welcome to attend.

Hertel welcomed Amor and Heritage for a school assembly on Friday!

Photos provided by Ms. Johnson, K-6 Spanish Teacher.

Hertel 8th graders completed capstone projects for Spanish class, presentation boards where they researched a number of Hispanic countries. Classrooms and staff then voted on best design, concept, and idea.

Photos provided by Ms. Johnson, K-6 Spanish Teacher.

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 6 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting link coming soon!

Next Hertel CA Meeting: October 30 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85415189940

Signing up to volunteer for upcoming CA events is a great way to get involved. Many volunteer opportunities are available for Trunk or Treat, sign up here: bit.ly/EVCStrunktreat

Support your campus CA with a purchase of any beautiful wreath or poinsettia as part of the combined Communication Association fundraiser! Pick-ups will be at the Hertel Campus main vestibule.

Make sure to click 'Proceed to Checkout' to begin your order and 'Buy Now' to complete it.

Funds raised will support both campuses.

A guide was put together by the Buffalo Masten District that has compiled information about resources and organizations in the Buffalo community EVCS families might find helpful. Download the guide.

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 & Transportation Application - 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

BPS Transportation Hotline: (716) 816-4895

Please view the video below for an overview of the basics of School Dismissal Manager (SDM).

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. In order to ensure a safe and smooth dismissal process, parents/guardians should make sure to utilize SDM.

“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.