The Panther Press

• New York State Assessments begin this week on April 23, with Science Assessments for grades 5 and 8.
• 8th grade will be hosting a virtual popcorn fundraiser! More details to come on how to order and how 8th graders can sign up for their own pop up shop.
• Yearbook Orders are due next Monday, April 28! Place your yearbook orders at inter-state.com/order Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering: Days Park Yearbook Order Code: 91808P / Hertel Yearbook Order Code: 91809H
• The Days Park staff house band is hosting a concert fundraiser on May 22. Check out the flyer for more details. Event is 21+ only.
• Learn about the latest goings-on in the Days Park Music Department with the latest newsletter.
• Learn about the latest goings-on in the Hertel Music Department with the latest newsletter.
• The Hertel CA is launching a bottle & can drive for Earth Day this week. Check out the flyer for more details.
• May 23, the Hertel CA will be hosting K-5 Dances! Parents/guardians are encouraged to sign up to volunteer.
• Make sure to check out the Community Events & Resources section.
• And more, read on for more news and updates!

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

Coming soon: Support EVCS 8th graders with a purchase of popcorn through Double Good! Information on where to purchase to be shared closer to the pop-up shop opening date.

8th grade families and students: Keep an eye out in backpacks and email for flyers with information on how to sign up and create your own pop-up shop in support of the fundraiser.

This fundraiser is fully virtual and will take place on the Double Good App and website.

Place orders for this year's yearbook at inter-state.com/order

Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering:

• Days Park Yearbook Order Code: 91808P
• Hertel Yearbook Order Code: 91809H

Want to know about all the goings-on in Music at Days Park?

Make sure to check out the Days Park Music Department Newsletter for March/April!

You've seen them at Battle of the Bands, now catch them again live - the Hall Pass Heroes return for a special fundraising event! On May 22, from 7 to 9 pm, the Days Park staff house band will be performing at Duende in Silo City.

Proceeds will go towards purchasing equipment for the music department.

This is a 21+ only event and all adults 21+ in the EVCS community are invited!

Want to know about all the goings-on in Music at Hertel?

Make sure to check out the Hertel Music Department Newsletter for March/April!

The Hertel CA are hosting upcoming Dance Parties centered on the theme "Ready, Set, Glow" on May 23. Students are encouraged to wear neon colors and get ready to dance!

Dance schedule:

• Grades K-2 - 1:05 PM
• Grades 3-5 - 2:05 PM

Glowsticks and popcorn will be provided by the CA. If you're a parent/guardian looking to volunteer during the dance you can Sign Up for one of the volunteer positions.

Earth Day is just around the corner on April 22 and the Hertel CA will be collecting bottles and cans for the occasion.

Starting April 22, students can bring in bottles and cans to be added to a collections box in the vestibule. On April 25, CA members will be available at drop off and pick-up to collect from vehicles.

Save your bottles and cans to make sure they are recycled while raising funds for upcoming student events!

Make sure to read Mrs. Brownell's Hertel Library Newsletter to keep up to date with all the goings-on at the Hertel library!

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: May 7 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting coming soon.

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

Registration for the 2025 Delaware Soccer Club is open!

Designed for rising 5th–8th graders, the Dream Builders program engages students in STEAM-based activities, where they will explore physics, engineering, and design-thinking while working on exciting projects. Students will collaborate, build, and innovate in a dynamic makerspace environment.

Learn more at The Foundry's website.

The Early Childhood Center at the YWCA of Western New York has opened registration for their summer Pre-K.

Learn more on the YWCA website.

“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.