The Panther Press
November 18, 2025
In This Issue of the Panther Press
- REMINDER: December 4 is Kindergarten Cap & Gown Picture Day.
- Yearbooks are on sale now! You can place your order today. Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering:
- (Order Code Days Park: 0305XK / Order Code Hertel: 0305XF)
- This is the last week to donate to the Community Associations' Thanksgiving Food Drive. Make sure donations are brought to school by November 21. Learn how you can contribute by viewing the drive flyer.
- The Community Associations' Pie & Fudge Sale orders are due this Friday, November 21 - Click Here to Place Orders
- REMINDER: Next week is Thanksgiving Break. There will be no school on November 26, 27, and 28.
- Make sure to read the full issue for all updates, news, and events!
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EVCS RESOURCES, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
EVCS Calendar & Lunch Menu
Upcoming Events
- November 21 - CA Thanksgiving Food Drive Deadline
- November 21 - CA Pie & Fudge Sale Deadline
- November 24 - Hertel CA Meeting (Virtual, 7 PM)
- November 26 to 28 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
- December 2 - Days Park CA Meeting (Virtual, 7 PM)
- December 4 - Kindergarten Cap & Gown Picture Day
- December 24 to 31 - Winter Break - No School
- January 1 & 2 - New Year's Holiday - No School
- January 5 - Return to School
EVCS School Calendar 25-26
Doors open to students at 7:40 AM
School day begins at 8 AM
Pick-up/walking dismissal begins at 3:05 PM
Dismissal for students taking the bus begins at 3:15 PM
Lunch Menu
Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures
Special Picture Day December 4
Kindergartners will take their cap & gown photos for diplomas. We recommend students not wear hoodies underneath the cap and gown as it may impact how the gown fits for the picture.
Please note that this is the picture that will be included on your child's diploma. Proofs will be sent home for optional picture package purchase.
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: 0305XK
- Hertel Yearbook Order Code: 0305XF
Family Heritage & Cultural Arts Night
Gathering as ONE EVCS
Family Heritage Night was a wonderful evening for the EVCS Community! Students, staff, and families across both campuses gathered to share culture, art, music, and food.
Thank you to all the volunteers that made this special evening happen!
Photos provided by Ms. Cleary, Days Park Principal.
Yearbook Cover Contest Voting this Week
Thank You to All Who Submitted Yearbook Cover Designs
Voting for the yearbook cover contest takes place this week on November 18 and November 19.
Each student will be able to place a vote for their favorite finalist design at the Main Office.
From the Nurse: Cold Weather
As we enter the winter weather, please make sure your child comes to school with jackets, hat, gloves and boots. Students go outside for recess every day unless it is raining or very blustery.
CA Thanksgiving Food Drive: Donates Due this Friday
Donate by November 21
The Community Associations are collecting non-perishable items for a Thanksgiving Food Drive to assist those in need in our school community at both campuses.
Food donations can be brought to classrooms from November 3 to November 21:
- Kindergarten - Cranberry Sauce
- 1st Grade - Canned or Powdered Gravy
- 2nd Grade - Corn Bread or Biscuit Mix
- 3rd Grade - Canned Veggies
- 4th Grade - Stuffing
- 5th Grade - Mashed Potatoes
- 6th Grade - Mac & Cheese
- 7th Grade - Dessert Mix
- 8th Grade - Canned Yams
Those who would like to make financial contributions can do so at this link: bit.ly/CA_ThanksgivingDrive25
Last Week to Order from Pies and Fudge Sale hosted by CA
CA Flash Sales: Pie & Fudge
The Community Associations are hosting a flash sale this month! Pick-ups will be at the Hertel Campus vestibule at later date to be announced. Funds raised will support both the Days Park Campus and Hertel Campus:
- Pie & Fudge Sale - Orders Due November 21 - Click Here to Place Orders
EVCS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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
Upcoming Community Association Meetings:
- Days Park, TBA
- Hertel, November 24, 7 PM. Meeting link coming soon.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Local Community Food Resources
Click on Links Below for Local Food Resources:
National/App-Based Food Resources
Click on Links Below for National/App-Based Food Resources:
CAO Food Resources
In addition to the resources listed above, the Community Action Organization (CAO) is providing Mobile Markets and Food Pantry programs.
Click the links below for more information:
PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES
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.