The Panther Press

• Meet the Teacher Night is this Thursday, September 11, 5:30 to 7 PM.
• This Friday, September 12, is there is no school as it is a Teacher PD Day.
• For 7th and 8th graders: RSVP to High School Information Night on September 25 at 665 Hertel Avenue. PLEASE NOTE: This is a COMBINED EVENT for students that attend both Days Park and Hertel.
• Reminder to take a look at our "How We Communicate with You" flyer, so that you know what information to expect from EVCS and from what platforms.
• The Hertel Community Association is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on September 20. Make sure to get your tickets!
• Make sure to view our COMMUNITY RESOURCES, EVENTS, & OPPORTUNITIES section for non-EVCS hosted activities that might be of interest to you and your child, including an independent girls basketball league and theatre workshops.
• Need a bit of extra information? Make sure to scroll down to the PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES section for handbooks, the Code of Conduct, etc.
• And more - make sure to read the full issue for all updates, news, and events!

Translate the Panther Press:

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

Two sessions are available to accommodate your schedule and for parents/guardians with multiple children attending EVCS:

• 5:30 to 6:15 PM
• 6:15 to 7 PM

Please note, this is not a drop in event, please attend the full session and arrive by the start time.

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.

Date and Time:

September 25, 2025, 6 to 7:30 PM

Location:

EVCS Hertel Campus

665 Hertel Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14207

Make sure to RSVP by September 23, 2025.

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.

Download the app onto your phone:

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

Visit www.schooldismissalmanager.com for more information.

You will need to log-in and learn how to use SDM to communicate dismissal plans and:

• To report Absences from school and have these absences excused by our attendance manager;
• To attend After-School/Extra-Curricular activities (which will be starting soon): if you want your child to be able to participate in clubs or sports that take place after school (on campus after 3:30 pm), you will need to enter this as your child’s daily dismissal
• To report Early Pick-up arrangements – if you want your child in the office ready to go to an appointment during the school day, and avoid needing to wait for us to call for them, you must enter it into School Dismissal Manager.

Questions about SDM?

Please contact Estefany Hall (Days Park) at ehall@elmwoodvillageschool.org or NaShomi Shaffer (Hertel) at nshaffer@elmwoodvillageschool.org if you have questions about SDM.

A new EVCS Family Directory for each campus will be released soon.

If you have opted in or opted out in before, we will maintain your preference. If you would like to change your participation in the Family Directory, please email admissions@elmwoodvillageschool.org.

ClassDojo - ClassDojo is your go-to for school and classroom news. Administrators and teachers will send school and classroom e-newsletters, updates on curriculum, field trips, special projects and school events, and more through the ClassDojo app.

SchoolMessenger - SchoolMessenger is your go-to for district-wide announcements and news. This includes the weekly EVCS newsletter (the Panther Press), emergency closure notices, scheduled drills, and other formal announcements.

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.

With extracurricular activities and field trips kicking off, EVCS staff often take pictures both in and out of the classroom.

If you want to check or make a change to your child's Photo & Media Release, please call the Main Office. Students who have been opted out of the Photo & Media Release will not appear in external facing media such as social media, the school website, or promotional materials.

If you are new to the EVCS community or have not been receiving texts from us, you must opt-in so that you will get timely updates, important information, the school newsletter, closure notices, and more, directly from EVCS.

If you are new to the EVCS community, you may also get a text prompting you to receive text updates as you are added to our systems.

If you have been part of the EVCS community since last year or earlier or you want to opt-in into texts in advance, you can do so by texting the letter “Y” or the word “Yes” to the number 67587.

(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.

Make sure your student has an updated physical and immunizations!

For a full list of health paperwork, please visit our site: evcsbuffalo.org/families/#health

Days Park Confidential Fax Line: (716) 884-0010

Hertel Confidential Fax Link: (716) 464-3560

Health Office Email: health@elmwoodvillageschool.org

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, September 16, 7 PM on Zoom (link coming soon)
• Hertel, September 24, 6 PM (in person on campus)

The Hertel Community Association is kicking off the 2025-2026 school year with a flapjack fundraiser! Join them September 20 from 8 to 10 am at 2656 Delaware Avenue for breakfast, tickets starting at $10 per person for $30 for 4.

Tickets include 3 pancakes, 2 slices of bacon, and unlimited coffee and orange juice.

Get your tickets today!

The EVCS Community Associations are extending an invitation for local artisans to sell during our first ever Trunk or Treat Artisan Market, taking place during Trunk or Treat on October 25, from 1 to 3 pm.

If you or someone you know is a local artisan interest in participating, please send an email to hertelca@elmwoodvillageschool.org.

Beyond the Rim Basketball will be hosting basketball leagues for girls grades 3 through 8.

• November through March: Youth League for Grades 3 to 6
• January through March: Modified League for Grades 7 and 8

Learn more and register by visiting the Beyond the Rim Basketball website.

PLEASE NOTE: While these leagues host practices at EVCS Hertel, this is NOT the EVCS Hertel Basketball Team, and is an independent basketball league. However, discounts are available for EVCS families. Please email beyondtherimbasket@gmail.com for more details.

The Theatre of Youth is hosting a number of events this fall and beyond, including:

• Workshops, for Grades K - 12 (Scholarships Available)
• Curtain Up for Kids (Free/Donation Based)

Learn more by visiting the Theatre of Youth Website.

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

Download Days Park Parent/Guardian Handbook

Download Hertel Parent/Guardian Handbook

Download Code of Conduct

Please return the signed Acknowledgement Form to your campus Main Office by September 11.

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.

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

“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.