The Panther Press
May 19, 2025
In This Issue of the Panther Press
- This year's annual campaign in in support our elementary music program. If you would like to support growth of K-4 music, consider a donation today.
- EVCS is all about contributing our community! Through June 13, the Days Park National Junior Honor Society (for Feedmore WNY) and 7th Grade at Hertel (for Buffalo Community Fridge) are hosting food drives.
- The Days Park House Band Fundraiser is this week on May 22! Get your tickets today.
- This Friday, May 23, the Hertel CA will be hosting K-5 Dances! Parents/guardians are encouraged to sign up to volunteer.
- This no school next Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
- And more! Read on for more updates and news.
EVCS CALENDAR
Upcoming Events
May 22 - Days Park House Band Fundraiser at 7 PM (21+ Only, Duende in SIlo City)
May 26 - Memorial Day - No School
May 28 - Hertel CA Meeting at 7 PM
June 13 - End of Trimester 3
June 16 - Hertel Kindergarten Moving Up Day/Graduation at 10 AM (Hertel Campus Gym)
June 17 - Days Park Kindergarten Moving Up Day/Graduation at 10 AM (Theatre of Youth)
June 17 - Days Park 8th Grade Graduation at 6 PM (Asbury Hall)
June 19 - Juneteenth - No School
June 20 - Last Day of School/Half Day with Early Dismissal (Pick-Up/Walker Dismissal at 12:05 PM, Bus Dismissal at 12:30 PM)
June 20 - Hertel 8th Grade Graduation at 6 PM (Renovation Church)
EVCS NEWS, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
Jim Kelly Football Camp Univera Sponsorship
Univera Sponsoring 2 EVCS Students
Univera is sponsoring 2 EVCS students to attend this year's Jim Kelly Football Camp! Sponsorship is open to boys and girls ages 8-13 and winners will be announced early June.
Please complete the entry form/student and parent contact information form and submit it to your campus's main office by Friday, May 30 to be considered.
Supporting Elementary Music at EVCS
If you are interested in supporting our elementary music program, please give this year's Annual Appeal letter a read and consider a donation today. Remember - every dollar counts and you can give at any amount and it will have an impact!
EVCS Goes to Pride
Join Us June 1, 2025
EVCS will be marching once more in this year's Pride Parade!
If you and your student would like to join, make sure to fill out the online form.
Please note, parents/guardians must be in attendance with their children.
DAYS PARK NEWS, EVENTS, & UPDATES
NJHS Feedmore WNY Food Drive
National Junior Honor Society Hosts Food Drive
The National Junior Honor Society at Days Park is hosting a food drive through June 13!
You can contribute to Feedmore WNY with donations of canned foods, cereal, and baby essentials like diapers and formula.
Days Park House Band Fundraiser is this Week!
Save the Date and Get Your Tickets for May 22
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!
HERTEL NEWS, EVENTS, & UPDATES
Buffalo Community Fridge Food Drive at Hertel
7th Grade Food Drive for East Ferry Street
The EVCS Hertel 7th graders are hosting a food drive!
Donate nonperishable pantry items through June 13 to contribute to the Buffalo Community Fridge on East Ferry Street!
Hertel Kindergarten through 5th Grade Dance Parties
Ready, Set, Glow!
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.
Hertel Middle School Dance May 30
Hertel CA Hosts Special Dance
The Hertel Community Association is proud to present the Middle School "Prom Night Party" Dance. The dance is May 30 from 6 to 8 PM and the dress code is Dress to Impress.
EVCS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEWS & MEETINGS
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
Next Days Park CA Meeting: June 4 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting link coming soon.
Next Hertel CA Meeting: May 28 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85415189940
COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES
Positive Parenting Program
Strong African American Families Program
Ready Set Parent
EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) is hosting a number of Parenting Programs.
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.