The Panther Press
December 9, 2024
In This Issue of the Panther Press
- Retake Picture Day has been rescheduled for THIS WEDNESDAY, December 11.
- If your student is participating in the Retake Picture Day, you can order photos at inter-state.com/order. Order codes: Days Park: 88238N / Hertel Order: 88242J
- PLEASE NOTE: If you are having photos retaken and ordered a Picture Package in October, please make sure your child brings in the Picture Package and gives it to the photographer.
- Trimester 1 report cards have been sent home Friday and today. Electronic report cards will be sent to parent/guardian emails by the end of this week.
- Applications for the 2025-2026 school year have opened! Know someone looking to join our vibrant community? Let them know and share our application to apply now.
- Today is the last day to participate in the American Heart Association fundraiser!
- And more!
EVCS CALENDAR
Upcoming Events
December 11 - RESCHEDULED Retake Picture Day & Fall Teams
December 23-31 - No School, Winter Break
EVCS NEWS, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
Rescheduled - Retake Picture Day on December 11
Retake Picture Day has be rescheduled for this Wednesday, December 11.
If your child is participating in the Retake Picture Day, you can order pictures online at inter-state.com/order.
Make sure to use the correct order code for your child's campus:
- Days Park Order Code: 88238N
- Hertel Order Code: 88242J
PLEASE NOTE: If you are having photos retaken and ordered a Picture Package in October, please make sure your child brings in the Picture Package and gives it to the photographer.
Trimester 1 Report Cards
Students who were in attendance Friday (12/6) and/or today (12/9) were sent home with their trimester 1 report card.
In addition, EVCS will release an electronic copy of the report card to parents/guardians via email by the end of this week.
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!
American Heart Association
Today is the last day to participate in the American Heart Association fundraiser!
Yearbooks on Sale Now
Want to get a jumpstart on ordering this year's yearbook? You can place orders starting today at inter-state.com/order
Make sure to place the correct campus code when ordering:
- Days Park Yearbook Order Code: 91808P
- Hertel Yearbook Order Code: 91809H
DAYS PARK NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES
2B Publishing Party
Learning About Animals
2B at Days Park recently hosted a Publishing Party all about animals! Students explored everything from an animal's diet, habitat, and more along with creating clay models of their animal!
Photos provided by Ms. Cleary, Days Park Principal.
HERTEL NEWS, EVENTS, & UPDATES
3B Donation Drive
Students in 3B at Hertel are collecting donations for the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter! See a list of wish list items in the graphic above.
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 coming soon!
General Joint CA Meeting - January 8, 2025 at 7PM. Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82167975464
EVCS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
EVCS Student Fundraises & Participates in Polar Plunge
Marley, a student in 1B at EVCS Hertel, participated in the Polar Plunge for the first time!
The Polar Plunge is a fundraising event for the Special Olympics New York, where community members fundraise and jump into frigid bodies of water in support of the Special Olympics.
Congratulations to Marley for reaching her fundraising goal and for supporting a great cause!
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.