The Panther Press
March 24, 2025
In This Issue of the Panther Press
- Yearbook Orders are due April 28! Place your yearbook orders at inter-state.com/order Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering: Days Park Yearbook Order Code: 91808P / Hertel Yearbook Order Code: 91809H
- The Joint CA Fowler's Chocolate Sale Pick-Up is this Thursday, March 27, at Days Park. Make sure to sign-up for a pick-up slot!
- The Days Park Community Association is hosting a Spring Social for Days Park Parents/Guardians this week on March 26. See the flyer for details.
- The next Hertel CA Meeting is this Wednesday, March 26, at 7 PM. Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85415189940
- Hertel Literacy Night is this week, Thursday, on March 27, 6 to 7:30 PM! This year's theme is "Learn through Play"! Read on for more event details and reminder that parents/guardians are required to attend.
- The Intent to Re-Enroll Agreement for the 2025-2026 school year is due end of day, today, March 24. Please complete it at this link if you have not already done so: bit.ly/EVCS_REENROLL2526
- Our second Open House is this Saturday, March 29, at our Hertel Campus! Know someone looking to join EVCS? Let them know to RSVP here: bit.ly/EVCS_OH_2526
- And more, read on for more news and updates!
EVCS CALENDAR
Upcoming Events
March 24 - Intent to Re-Enroll Agreement Deadline
March 27 - Hertel Literacy Night from 6 to 7:30 PM
March 29 - Hertel Open House for Prospective New Students 10 AM to 12:30 PM
April 3 - Kindergarten Cap & Gown and 8th Grade Diploma Make Up Picture Day/Spring Picture Day
April 14 to 21 - Spring Break - No School
April 23 - NYS Science Assessment (Grs. 5 & 8)
April 28 - Deadline for Yearbook Order
April 29 & 30 - NYS ELA Assessments (Grs. 3-8)
EVCS NEWS, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
Yearbook Orders Due April 28
Reminder: Yearbooks on Sale Now
Place orders for this year's yearbook at inter-state.com/order
Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering:
- Days Park Yearbook Order Code: 91808P
- Hertel Yearbook Order Code: 91809H
Joint CA Chocolate Sale Order Pick Up is March 27
If you opted to have Fowler's Chocolate Sale orders shipped to the school, they can be picked up at the Days Park Campus this Thursday, March 27. All orders placed will need to be picked up at Days Park.
Please make sure to sign up for a pick up slot to make it a smooth process for everyone picking up orders.
Intent to Re-Enroll Agreement
Complete Re-Enroll Agreement End of Day Today, March 24
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS INTENT TO RE-ENROLL agreement to convey your intentions for the 2025/26 school year by end of day today, March 24. This information is important to our admissions team, to ascertain how many open seats we will fill in our up-coming lottery this April.
April 3 Picture Days
Kindergarten Cap & Gown and 8th Grade Diploma Make Ups
April 3 is a chance for Kindergarteners who missed Cap & Gown Picture Day to have a make up photo taken and for 8th graders who need to make up their photos for their diplomas.
Spring Pictures Available for Order
Students can also participate in Spring Picture Day on April 3. These photos will not be used in the yearbook, but can be purchased using the following order codes for the proper campus:
- Days Park Spring Picture Order Code: 93467Y
- Hertel Spring Picture Order Code: 93469K
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.
Applications are due April 4 to be included in the upcoming lottery.
Are you looking to have a kindergartener join their older sibling next year?
Make sure to select a sibling preference when you apply!
DAYS PARK NEWS, EVENTS, & UPDATES
Days Park Hosts 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands
Rocking Out During National Music in Our Schools Month
Days Park hosted a very successful Battle of the Bands last week.
A massive thank you to all student performers, the MCs, staff house band, and judges for making this Battle of the Bands another smashing success. Congratulations to the winning band, The Vacuoles!
And special thank you to our special guest - Council Member Mitch Nowakowski.
HERTEL NEWS, EVENTS, & UPDATES
Hertel Literacy Night March 27
Learn Through Play
The Hertel Literacy Night is THIS Thursday on March 27!
Join for a special evening centered on the theme of "Learn Through Play."
Parents/guardians must be in attendance during the event with their child.
EVCS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEWS & 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
Next Days Park CA Meeting: April 2 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting link coming soon.
Next Hertel CA Meeting: March 26 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85415189940
Days Park Spring Social for Parents/Guardians
Socialize with the Days Park Community
On March 26 starting at 6 PM, the Days Park Community Association is hosting a special Spring Social for Days Park parents/guardians!
Join the Days Park CA, Principal and Assistant Principal, and fellow parents/guardians at Iron Tail Tavern at 802 Elmwood Avenue for this special evening.
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.