The Panther Press

• Meet the Teacher Night is this Thursday, September 12, 5:30 to 7 PM.
• This Friday, September 13, is a Superintendent's Conference Day and there is no school.
• For 7th and 8th graders: RSVP to High School Information Night on September 26 at 665 Hertel Avenue. PLEASE NOTE: This is a COMBINED EVENT for students that attend both Days Park and Hertel.
• The first Swag Sale of the school year has begun! Order your custom EVCS merchandise today.
• The first Days Park CA Meeting of the year is this Wednesday, September 11, at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81941862715
• EVCS Hertel Families: Make sure to read the welcome letter from Ms. DeLaney, Student Life and Community Connections Coordinator and McKinney Vento Liaison.
• The Hertel CA has launched their first fundraiser of the year - a Chiavetta's BBQ sale on September 19. You can purchase or donate meals and sign up to volunteer during the event.

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

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

Two sessions are available to accommodate your schedule:

• 5:30 to 6:15 PM
• 6:15 to 7 PM

The sessions will cover the same content, so you can choose which one of the two you would like to attend.

High School Information Night will provide an opportunity for students to learn about and interact with a wide variety of high school options and programs in the Buffalo area. Representatives from local high schools will be joining us for this special event!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a COMBINED EVENT for ALL EVCS 7th and 8th graders that attend both the Days Park Campus and Hertel Campus.

This is the ONLY High School Information Night hosted by EVCS this academic year.

We will be alternating host campus locations in the following school years.

Date and Time:

September 26, 2024, 6 to 7:30 PM

Location:

EVCS Hertel Campus

665 Hertel Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14207

Make sure to RSVP by September, 24, 2024.

We have launched the first of four swag sales for the school year!

Browse hoodies, t-shirts, and more and place your order online.

Deadline for the Q1 Swag Sale is October 14, 2024.

Need help with SDM?

Join us for a Zoom Clinic on September 18 at 10 am!

Zoom Meeting Link available here: bit.ly/SDMHelpSept18

Clinic will include a demonstration and Q&A.

Can't attend? Don't worry! We will be recording and sharing the Zoom Clinic.

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.

In order to ensure a smooth start to the school year, it is imperative that dismissal plans are entered into School Dismissal Manager.

It is important for all those who might pick up your child to login and have access to SDM.

Download the app onto your phone:

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

Visit www.schooldismissalmanager.com for more information.

Questions about SDM?

Please contact Estefany Hall (Days Park) at ehall@elmwoodvillageschool.org or NaShomi Shaffer (Hertel) at nshaffer@elmwoodvillageschool.org.

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.

(716) 816-4895

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.

Reach out to the contacts below:

Make sure your student has an updated physical and immunizations!

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)

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

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: September 11 at 7PM.

Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81941862715

Next Hertel CA Meeting: September 25 at 7 PM. Meeting link coming soon!

Purchase a delicious BBQ dinner, benefitting EVCS Hertel! You can preorder or donate meals here: bit.ly/HertelBBQ

If you have wanted to get involved with EVCS Hertel and volunteer, the Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ is a great opportunity to do so! Sign up for volunteer spots on SignUpGenius,

Tango Nocturna is a family friendly event in which the audience experiences a show of Argentine tango music a dance. Our very own music teacher, Dr. Shulman, the director of Buffalo Tango Orkestra, is joined by professional musicians and a singer from around the world!

Event is September 21 at 7 PM at Montante Art Center ​(Canisius College, 2001 Main Rd, Buffalo, NY 14208).

The event is mostly in Spanish.

There is a family pack available for EVCS families - kids and parents get in for $10! Wear EVCS merch when attending!

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 - 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

Our Parent Handbooks are additional guides to help you understand the culture, organization, and logistics of EVCS.

Download Days Park Parent Handbook

Download Hertel Parent Handbook

Download Code of Conduct

Please return the signed Acknowledgement Form to your campus Main Office by September 12.

An extra copy of the Acknowledgement Form was sent home with your child in their new green take home folder for your convenience to sign.

“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.