The Panther Press

• Tomorrow, October 16 is Unity Day! Wear orange in support of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
  
• This Thursday, October 17, is a half-day with early dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Picture Day is just around the corner on October 23! You can place orders online for pictures at inter-state.com/order.

• Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering pictures - Days Park Order Code: 88238VB / Hertel Order Code: 88242NB

• The EVCS Community Associations have launched a new combined fundraiser, the Wreath and Poinsettia Sale! Place your orders by November 4, 2024 here: bit.ly/EVCSholiday
• Funds from the sales will benefit both campuses.
• Make sure to click 'Proceed to Checkout' to begin your order and 'Buy Now' to complete it.
• The last day for the Q1 Swag Sale is this Thursday, October 17! Make sure to place your order today!
• Join us for some fall fun with the return of Trunk or Treat! Hosted by both of the Community Associations, this event features tasty treats and fantastic festivities! Event runs from 1-3 PM on October 26 at the Hertel Campus Parking Lot and is open to EVCS families that attend both Days Park and Hertel.
• You can sign up to volunteer to help with Trunk or Treat here: bit.ly/EVCStrunktreat
• And much more! Read on for more news, updates, and opportunities.

Translate the Panther Press:

Haga clic aquí si necesita este boletín en español

বাংলায় এই নিউজলেটারের প্রয়োজন হলে এখানে ক্লিক করুন

انقر هنا إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه النشرة الإخبارية باللغة العربية

Ger hewcedariya we bi vê bultena bi kurdî hebe, li vir bikirtînin

እዛ ዜና ብትግርኛ እንተድኣ ኣድልዩኩም ኣብዚ ጠውቑ

Occurring the second Monday in October each year, this holiday commemorates and celebrates the unique histories, cultures, accomplishments, and communities of Indigenous Peoples.

In preparation for Parent-Teacher Conferences this Thursday, the first Attendance Progress Reports of the school year will be distributed by October 17.

You will receive your child's report at the parent/guardian email address you have provided to EVCS.

We are close to the first Picture Day of the school year on October 23! Flyers and information to purchase your child's pictures with cash or check were sent home last week.

If you would like to order pictures online using card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, you can do so at inter-state.com/order.

Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering pictures:

• If your child attends Days Park, use this order code - 88238VB
• If your child attends Hertel, use this order code - 88242NB

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.

All students are encouraged to participate in this year's Yearbook Cover Contest! Final designs must be submitted to the Main Office by November 8.

Find the details below to help guide your design:

ARTWORK:

• 8.5 X 11 standard sheet of paper
• Use colored pencils, crayons, or markers

THEME: POUNCE THE PANTHER

• Showcase Pounce exhibiting C.A.R.E.S., participating in an EVCS sport, or more!
• Get creative with our school mascot!

You will be required to provide the final Trimester 3 Report Card that was provided to you at the end of the 2023-24 school year (this report card includes the cumulative academic record and attendance for last year).

If you did not retain the end of year report card for your records, you will need to reach out to our registrar, but should expect that this request will take several days to complete. Complete this form: bit.ly/RecordsEVCS

Wear orange (shirts, socks, accessories) to a send visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying.

This annual tradition is part of National Bullying Prevention Month.

The Days Park Community Association and Hertel Community Association are joining forces once more to host the annual Trunk or Treat!

Trunk or treat features tasty treats, a food truck, dancing, and more festivities!

The event is October 26, from 1 to 3 PM at the Hertel Campus Parking Lot (665 Hertel Avenue) and open to ALL EVCS families that attend Days Park and Hertel.

Want to help out with Trunk or Treat? Host a truck, pass out popcorn, and more! Sign up to volunteer here: bit.ly/EVCStrunktreat

• Please remember to update School Dismissal Manager (SDM) with any dismissal changes.

• If your child is participating in a sport or after school activity, it is important to update SDM listing which activity they are participating in AND their dismissal plan after the activity/club has finished. This will allow dismissal to run more smoothly for all.

Need help?

Please contact Estefany Hall (Days Park) at ehall@elmwoodvillageschool.org or NaShomi Shaffer (Hertel) at nshaffer@elmwoodvillageschool.org.

**PLEASE NOTE**

Without an up-to-date physical, students may be excluded from after school activities and/or field trips. Updated physicals are also REQUIRED to participate in school sports.

Days Park Nurse Email: nursedp@elmwoodvillageschool.org

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

Hertel Nurse Contact: sbudzinski@elmwoodvillageschool.org

Hertel Confidential Fax Link: (716) 464-3560

Make sure your student has an updated physical and immunizations!

We have launched the first of four swag sales for the school year!

Browse hoodies, t-shirts, and more and place your order online.

Last day to place your orders is THIS Thursday, October 17!

Days Park 7th and 8th grade Art classes are collaborating with Spanish class to make Calaveras de Azucar (Sugar Skulls), a Mexican tradition for Dia de los Muertos. Soon, they will be put together with royal frosting and in Spanish class they will decorate them in bright, bold, cheerful colors and designs.

Students will be creating an astonishing 100 total!

Photo by Ms. Dougherty, Days Park Art Teacher.

Open to grades 5-8 at Hertel, Guitar Ensemble is an afterschool activity that offers a great opportunity to learn guitar alongside valuable life lessons.

Space is limited, make sure to sign-up as soon as possible!

Contact the instructor, Michael Mendoza at michael.mendoza@internalcreations.org, with any questions.

Spend an hour with your fellow EVCS community members to clean-up and beautify our campus!

We will be cleaning and gardening throughout the school grounds at the EVCS Hertel Campus, October 19, 10 to 11 am.

Feel free to bring your own gardening tools and supplies as well and remember to complete the volunteer sign up sheet.

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: November 6 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting link coming soon!

Next Hertel CA Meeting: October 30 at 7 PM. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85415189940

Signing up to volunteer for upcoming CA events is a great way to get involved. Many volunteer opportunities are available for Trunk or Treat, sign up here: bit.ly/EVCStrunktreat

Support your campus CA with a purchase of any beautiful wreath or poinsettia as part of the combined Communication Association fundraiser! Pick-ups will be at the Hertel Campus main vestibule.

Make sure to click 'Proceed to Checkout' to begin your order and 'Buy Now' to complete it.

Funds raised will support both campuses.

A guide was put together by the Buffalo Masten District that has compiled information about resources and organizations in the Buffalo community EVCS families might find helpful. Download the guide.

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 & Transportation Application - 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

BPS Transportation Hotline: (716) 816-4895

Please view the video below for an overview of the basics of 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. In order to ensure a safe and smooth dismissal process, parents/guardians should make sure to utilize SDM.

“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.