The Panther Press
January 2. 2025
In This Issue of the Panther Press
- There are two joint Community Association Meetings next week:
- Joint CA Meat Raffle Planning Meeting - January 6, 2025 at 7 PM. Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83331874391
- General Joint CA Meeting - January 8, 2025 at 7 PM. Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82167975464
- SAVE THE DATE: Hosted by the Days Park and Hertel Community Associations, the annual EVCS Meat Raffle returns March 7, 2025! Mark your calendars, more details coming soon.
- EVCS will be hosting story times at local libraries this month. Read on for dates, times, and locations.
- Applications are open for the 2025-2026 school year! Know someone looking to join our vibrant school community? Share our application link with them: bit.ly/Apply2EVCS
- And more!
EVCS CALENDAR
Upcoming Events
January 2 - Return to School
January 6 - Joint CA Meat Raffle Planning Meeting at 7 PM
January 8 - Joint CA Meeting at 7 PM
January 16 - Sup't Conf Day - No Classes/Professional Development
January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
January 28 - Hertel CA Meeting at 7 PM
January 29 - Lunar New Year - No School
January 30 - Half-Day with Early Dismissal (Pick-Up/Walker Dismissal at 12:05 PM, Bus Dismissal at 12:30 PM) and Parent-Teacher Conferences
EVCS NEWS, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
Happy New Year!
We hope you had a Wonderful Winter Break and welcome all back for a Happy New Year!
SAVE THE DATE: Meat Raffle
Support EVCS at Annual Fundraiser
Presented by both the Days Park and Hertel Community Associations, the annual EVCS Meat Raffle makes a return March 7, 2025! Mark your calendars and save the date!
More details coming soon, event is 21+ only.
Share the Joy of EVCS
Leave a Google Review for Your Campus
As we look forward to the 2025-2026 school year and new applicants to EVCS, we need your help in sharing the joy and experiences of EVCS!
A great way to do that is to leave a Google review for your student's campus, so that incoming families will have updated, clear information from current parents/guardians regarding what they can expect at EVCS.
You can leave a review by Googling "Elmwood Village Charter School - Days Park" or "Elmwood Village Charter School - Hertel" scrolling down, and selecting "Write a review."
Please note, you must be logged into a Gmail/Google Account to do so. We appreciate all your help in spreading the joy of our vibrant community!
Applications Open for 2025-2026 School Year
Spread the Word: Applications Open Now!
Applications are open for BOTH EVCS Campuses for the 2025-2026 school year!
Know someone looking to join our vibrant community?
Let them know and share our application to apply now.
Are you looking to have a kindergartener join their older sibling next year?
Make sure to select a sibling preference when you apply!
EVCS Story Time at Local Libraries
Book Readings to Kick-Off the New Year
EVCS will be visiting local libraries in January for a story time of "I am Stuck" by Julia Mills and a craft!
Story Times are as follows:
- January 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM - Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library | 1187 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
- January 17, 2025 at 12 PM - Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library | 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208
EVCS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEWS AND EVENTS
Get Involved with the Community Association
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
Joint CA Meat Raffle Planning Meeting - January 6, 2025 at 7 PM. Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83331874391
General Joint CA Meeting - January 8, 2025 at 7 PM. Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82167975464
EVCS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
Representing EVCS While Supporting Local Business
Mr. Phillips, Facilities and Student Activities Manager, was caught recently wearing some seriously cool custom EVCS Swag! Proudly showing off that purple, orange, green, and blue, Mr. Phillips worked with local artist and business Sole Creator Studios to make these one of a kind sneakers.
PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES FROM EVCS
EVCS Mission Statement
“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.