The Panther Press

• We are launching our Yearbook Cover Contest for the 24-25 school year! Submissions are due in the Main Office by November 8.
• School is closed next Monday, October 14, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
• Next Thursday, October 17, is a half-day with early dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Hertel Parents/Guardians: The Hertel CA Is hosting a special happy hour for Hertel parents and guardians this Wednesday, October 9, 5 to 7 PM at The Garage at 1127 Hertel Avenue.
• Volunteer with EVCS Hertel: October 19 is our Hertel Campus Fall Clean-Up, 10 to 11 am. Complete the volunteer form and join us for some beautification of campus grounds.
• October 16 is Unity Day! Wear orange in support of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
• Join us for some fall fun with 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

• 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

October 7 marks the beginning of this year's Yearbook Cover Contest! All students are encouraged to participate and can submit their completed designs to the Main Office by November 8.

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: POUNCE THE PANTHER

• Showcase Pounce exhibiting C.A.R.E.S., participating in an EVCS sport, or more!
• Get creative with our school mascot!

You will be required to provide the final Trimester 3 Report Card that was provided to you at the end of the 2023-24 school year (this report card includes the cumulative academic record and attendance for last year).

If you did not retain the end of year report card for your records, you will need to reach out to our registrar, but should expect that this request will take several days to complete. Complete this form: https://bit.ly/RecordsEVCS

Wear orange (shirts, socks, accessories) to send visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying.

This annual tradition is part of National Bullying Prevention Month.

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

• 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!

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

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

Place your orders by October 17, 2024!

Did you know it is September 22 through September 28 was Banned Books Week? The week celebrates the freedom to read while highlighting current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.

Days Park 8th Graders spent time in September learning about banned books, censorship, and their rights as students. The middle school stairwell displayed mini-research projects, where these students investigated many aspects of specific books that were banned or challenged.

Spend an hour with your fellow EVCS community members to clean-up and beautify our campus!

We will be cleaning and gardening throughout the school grounds at the EVCS Hertel Campus, October 19, 10 to 11 am.

Feel free to bring your own gardening tools and supplies as well and remember to complete the volunteer sign up sheet.

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

The Hertel Community Association is hosting a special happy hour for Hertel parents and guardians on October 9, 5 to 7 PM at The Garage at 1127 Hertel Avenue.

It is a fantastic opportunity to meet with your CA and connect with fellow EVCS Hertel parents and guardians!

Miss Johnson, who teaches Spanish at EVCS Hertel, will be performing with her band, Diyené, at the Buffalo Central Terminal's Fall Fest on October 12!

Learn more about Fall Fest on the Buffalo Central Terminal's website.

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.