The Panther Press

• The Community Associations have two flash sales this month, orders can be placed starting today.
• Wreath & Poinsettia Sale - Orders Due November 6 - Click Here to Place Orders (Press 'Proceed to Checkout' to shop)
• Pie & Fudge Sale - Orders Due November 21 - Click Here to Place Orders
• The Community Associations are also hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive from November 3 to November 21. Learn how you can contribute by viewing the drive flyer.
• Family Heritage and Cultural Arts Night next Monday, November 10! There is still time to complete the Permission Slip/RSVP Form.

• Submissions for Yearbook Cover Contest closes this Friday, November 7. Learn more by viewing the contest flyer.
• School is closed next Tuesday, November 11, in recognition of Veterans Day.
• Make sure to check out the COMMUNITY RESOURCES section for both local community and national/app-based food resources.

• And more - make sure to read the full issue for all updates, news, and events!

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

The next Picture Day is December 4 and is for Kindergarten Cap & Gown photos only.

The Community Associations are collecting non-perishable items for a Thanksgiving Food Drive to assist those in need in our school community at both campuses.

Food donations can be brought to classrooms from November 3 to November 21:

• Kindergarten - Cranberry Sauce
• 1st Grade - Canned or Powdered Gravy
• 2nd Grade - Corn Bread or Biscuit Mix
• 3rd Grade - Canned Veggies
• 4th Grade - Stuffing
• 5th Grade - Mashed Potatoes
• 6th Grade - Mac & Cheese
• 7th Grade - Dessert Mix
• 8th Grade - Canned Yams

Those who would like to make financial contributions can do so at this link: bit.ly/CA_ThanksgivingDrive25

The Community Associations are hosting some seasonal flash sales this month! Pick-ups will be at the Hertel Campus vestibule at later date to be announced. Funds raised will support both the Days Park Campus and Hertel Campus:

• Wreath & Poinsettia Sale - Orders Due November 6 - Click Here to Place Orders (Press 'Proceed to Checkout' to shop)
• Pie & Fudge Sale - Orders Due November 21 - Click Here to Place Orders

If you ever have questions about Picture Days, Picture Packages, or more regarding student pictures, you can find help at Inter-State Studios' website by visiting inter-state.com/support

Save the date! Family Heritage and Cultural Arts Night is coming November 10 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!

There is still time to complete the RSVP Form to confirm your attendance.

Yearbook Cover Contest submissions are being accepted now! All students are encouraged to participate and can submit their completed designs to the Main Office by November 7.

Find the details below to help guide your design:

ARTWORK:

• 8.5 X 11 standard sheet of paper
• Use colored pencils, crayons, or markers

THEME: 20

• EVCS is celebrating our 20th anniversary!
• Students are encouraged to use their creativity to showcase the number 20.

RULES:

• The current school year must be written somewhere on the submission, 2025 - 2026
• The student’s full name and classroom needs to be written on the back of their artwork
• Artwork must be drawn only by the EVCS student who has their name on the back of the submission artwork must be submitted to the Main Office

We have launched the first swag sale of the school year.

Browse hoodies, t-shirts, and more including limited edition 20th Anniversary designs!

Place your orders by November 15, 2025.

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

Upcoming Community Association Meetings:

• Days Park, TBA
• Hertel, November 24, 7 PM. Meeting link coming soon.

You may have seen photos on EVCS social media, marketing materials, the Pride Report, or in this very newsletter taken by Ms. Schneekloth, Days Park Librarian.

She is happy to share that she will be showcasing her wider Buffalo photography at exhibition titled "I Love My City" at Black Rock Arts. The opening for the exhibit is this Thursday, November 6, from 5 to 8 pm at 43 Hamilton Street. All are welcome to attend.

• Buffalo Community Fridge & Additional Fridge Partners
• Feedmore WNY Find Food Site (List and Dates of November Mobile Market Pantries)
• City of Buffalo Food Pantry List
• The Peoples "FREE" Market
• Buffalo Community Calendar
• 211
• BPS Mobile Markets

• The Emergency Food Assistance Program
• Too Good to Go
• Flashfood

In addition to the resources listed above, the Community Action Organization (CAO) is providing Mobile Markets and Food Pantry programs.

Click the links below for more information:

• CAO Mobile Markets
• CAO Food Pantry

“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.