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The Panther Press

August 19, 2024

The Panther Press August 19, 2024
The Panther PressAugust 19, 2024

In This Issue of the Panther Press In This Issue of the Panther Press

In This Issue of the Panther Press:

  • Updates on our new mass messaging system and how you can sign up for text updates
  • Welcome Letters from Days Park Principal and Interim Hertel Principal
  • Remember to RSVP to the Supply Drop-Off on August 29 if you have not done so already
  • Prepare for using the School Dismissal Manager (SDM) App or Website by reviewing our flyer
  • Reminder to complete your Welcome to Kindergarten Survey by August 26 and RSVP to the Kindergarten Parent Orientation
  • And More!


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

New Messaging System Launches THIS WEEK New Messaging System Launches THIS WEEK

EVCS Moving from SwiftReach to SchoolMessenger

PLEASE NOTE:

EVCS will be moving to a news mass messaging system THIS WEEK.


This means that the text notifications and emails you receive from the school will look different than the ones you are used to seeing.


Action is required to make sure you still receive text updates from the school.


You will receive a text from the number "67587" that says the following:

Elmwood Village Charter Schools alerts. Reply Y 2 confirm, HELP 4 info. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg freq varies. schoolmessenger.com/txt


Make sure to reply Y to this text to guarantee you will receive timely text updates from the school.


You can also sign up to receive texts in advance by following the directions on the SchoolMessenger flyer.


We appreciate your understanding and patience during this transition.

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Download SchoolMessenger Text Flyer

Save the Dates & School Calendar Save the Dates & School Calendar

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Mark Your Calendars for These Important Dates in the Summer/Fall

August 19-30 - Teacher Workdays

August 29 - Family Open House/Supply Drop-Off (Remember to RSVP!)

September 2 - Labor Day, No School

September 3 - First Day of School

September 12 - Meet the Teacher Night

September 13 - Sup't Conf Day - No Classes/Professional Development

September 26 - High School Information Night (7th & 8th Grade)

Download the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar!

Download 24-25 EVCS School Calendar

Welcome Letters from Principals

Our principals are excited, honored, humbled, and eager to start the new school year!

Click on the buttons or pictures below to read their warm welcomes!

Welcome Letter from Days Park Principal Welcome Letter from Days Park Principal

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Welcome Letter from Days Park Principal

Welcome Letter from Interim Hertel Principal Welcome Letter from Interim Hertel Principal

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Welcome Letter from Hertel Principal

Afterschool Registration Afterschool Registration

Hertel Afterschool Registration

Both BestSelf and the Boys and Girls Club will have staff at 665 Hertel Today, August 19, 2024 from 3 to 6 pm to answer any of your questions and to initiate registration for both programs.


There will be additional opportunities to register your student if you aren’t able to attend this initial sign up date.

SCHOOL DISMISSAL MANAGER (SDM) SCHOOL DISMISSAL MANAGER (SDM)

School Dismissal Manager (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.


You will receive an email later on in August about logging into SDM. You are required to set your child's dismissal prior to the first day of school.


Download the app onto your phone:

  • School Dismissal Manager for Apple
  • School Dismissal Manger for Android


Visit www.schooldismissalmanager.com for more information.

Download SDM Flyer

RSVP to Supply Drop-Off RSVP to Supply Drop-Off

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Join EVCS for our annual Supply Drop-Off

Event is August 29 and runs from 3 to 6 pm


Drop-off your school supplies before the start of the school year, meet teachers, and dine on hot dogs, veggie dogs, salad, and ice pops!


Learn more and confirm your attendance at the RSVP form.

If you have already RSVPed, you do not have to do so again.


Supply Drop-Off is open to both newly enrolled and returning EVCS students and guardians.

RSVP to Supply Drop-Off

Welcome to Kindergarten Survey & Parent Orientation Welcome to Kindergarten Survey & Parent Orientation

Please Complete Survey Before August 26

EVCS kindly requests that incoming Kindergarten families take a few minutes to provide us with some essential information by completing the Welcome to Kindergarten Survey.


Your responses will help us in better understanding your child's needs and ensure a smooth transition into Kindergarten.

Complete Welcome to Kindergarten Survey

Kindergarten Parent Orientation During Supply Drop-Off

To help you get acquainted with our school, we’re hosting a Kindergarten Parent Orientation during Supply Drop Off on Thursday, August 29th.


We’ll have two sessions for you to choose from:


  • 3:00-3:30 PM
  • 5:15-5:45 PM


Make sure to RSVP for the Kindergarten Parent Orientation!

RSVP To Parent Orientation

School Supply Lists School Supply Lists

Click the links below under the campus and grade level for your student(s) to find a list of school supplies needed at the start of the school year.

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School Supplies List for Days Park

Kindergarten Supply List - Days Park

1st Grade Supply List - Days Park

2nd Grade Supply List - Days Park

3rd Grade Supply List - Days Park

4th Grade Supply List - Days Park

5th Grade Supply List - Days Park

6th Grade Supply List - Days Park

7th Grade Supply List - Days Park

8th Grade Supply List - Days Park

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School Supplies List for Hertel

Kindergarten Supply List - Hertel

1st Grade Supply List - Hertel

2nd Grade Supply List - Hertel

3rd Grade Supply List - Hertel

4th Grade Supply List - Hertel

5th Grade Supply List - Hertel

6th Grade Supply List - Hertel

7th Grade Supply List - Hertel

8th Grade Supply List - Hertel

Transportation Updates Transportation Updates

Letter from BPS

You should be receiving a letter from Buffalo Public Schools regarding your child’s bus route and number by the second week of August. If you do do not receive a letter by mid-August, please call the BPS Transportation Hotline at (716) 816-4895.

Transportation Application

Complete the transportation application only if your student will be taking the bus for the first time OR if there is a change in their transportation route.


If there is a change in their transportation route, please make sure to complete a Change of Address Form and provide a new proof of residency.

Complete Transportation Application

Instrument Choice for Grades 5-8 Instrument Choice for Grades 5-8

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Days Park Instrument Choice & Information Packet

Make sure to fill out the Days Park Instrument Choice Form if your student is NEW to EVCS and starting 5th-8th grade at Days Park in the fall.


Make sure to also review the Days Park Instrumental Music Packet, which includes important information regarding your student's music education and resources for you to purchase or rent instruments.

Instrument Choice Form for Days Park
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Hertel Instrument Choice & Information Packet

Make sure to fill out the Hertel Instrument Choice Form, if your student is NEW to EVCS and

starting 5th-8th grade at Hertel in the fall.


Make sure to also review the Hertel Instrumental Music Packet, which includes important information regarding your student's music education and resources for you to purchase or rent instruments.

Instrument Choice Form for Hertel

Summer Work Packets Summer Work Packets

Click the links below for work packets that your student should complete over the summer.

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Summer work to prepare for 1st Grade

Summer work to prepare for 2nd Grade

Summer work to prepare for 3rd Grade

Summer work to prepare for 4th Grade

Summer work to prepare for 5th Grade

Summer work to prepare for 6th Grade

Summer work to prepare for 7th Grade

Summer work to prepare for 8th Grade

Nurses' Notes Nurses' Notes

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Reminders from the Health Office

Make sure your student has an updated physical and immunizations prior to the start of the school year! Please check with your student's pediatrician and book your physicals and appointments early to have them completed before the start of the school year.


List of health paperwork:

  • Consent to Share Medical Information Form (Newly Enrolled Students Only)
  • Health Exam Form
  • Dental Health Form
  • Vaccination Records (request a print out from your child’s doctor)


Students newly enrolled must submit health paperwork through SchoolMint. Returning students can have health paperwork faxed to the confidential nurse line for their campus.


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

Get Involved with the 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

Share Feedback on EVCS’ Use of Federal Funding Share Feedback on EVCS’ Use of Federal Funding

EVCS receives over $300,000 of federal grants annually through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA aims to ensure that all public schools provide a quality education. If you are interested in reviewing how EVCS plans to use this federal funding and/or sharing feedback on these plans, click here for Days Park and here for Hertel.
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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.

Find Us On Social Media Find Us On Social Media

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Hertel Page

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