The Panther Press
September 16, 2024
In This Issue of the Panther Press
- For 7th and 8th graders: RSVP to High School Information Night on September 26 at 665 Hertel Avenue. PLEASE NOTE: This is a COMBINED EVENT for students that attend both Days Park and Hertel. If you have already RSVPed, you do not have to do so a second time.
- Need help with School Dismissal Manager (SDM)? We are hosting an SDM Clinic September 18 at 10 am. Tune in on Zoom here: bit.ly/SDMHelpSept18
- The first Swag Sale of the school year has begun! Order your custom EVCS merchandise today.
- The Hertel CA Chiavetta's BBQ sale is this Thursday, September 19. You can purchase or donate meals and sign up to volunteer during the event.
- REMINDER: Without an up-to-date physical, students may be excluded from after school activities and/or field trips. Updated physicals are 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
- ⚽ Come cheer on EVCS Soccer today at our home game at EVCS Hertel! ⚽ 5th grade/6th grade Game starts at 4:30 PM and 7th grade/8th grade game starts at 5:30 PM.
- Make sure to check out the 'COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES' section of the Panther Press for opportunities to explore some high school opportunities in the WNY region, including a BPS High School showcase and upcoming private school open houses.
EVCS Calendar
Upcoming Events
September 19 - Hertel CA BBQ Sale
September 24 - Hertel CA Meeting
September 26 - High School Information Night (7th & 8th Grade)
EVCS School Calendar 24-25
REMINDER:
Doors open 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
EVCS NEWS, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
RSVP to High School Information Night September 26
High School Information Night will provide an opportunity for students to learn about and interact with a wide variety of high school options and programs in the Buffalo area. Representatives from local high schools will be joining us for this special event!
PLEASE NOTE: This is a COMBINED EVENT for ALL EVCS 7th and 8th graders that attend both the Days Park Campus and Hertel Campus.
This is the ONLY High School Information Night hosted by EVCS this academic year.
We will be alternating host campus locations in the following school years.
Date and Time:
September 26, 2024, 6 to 7:30 PM
Location:
EVCS Hertel Campus
665 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
Make sure to RSVP by September, 24, 2024.
Dismissal Reminders
A few reminders to help arrival and dismissal run more smoothly:
- 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.
Need Help with SCHOOL DISMISSAL MANAGER (SDM)?
Join us for our SDM Zoom Clinic September 18 at 10 am
Need help with SDM?
Join us for a Zoom Clinic on September 18 at 10 am!
Zoom Meeting Link available here: bit.ly/SDMHelpSept18
Clinic will include a demonstration and Q&A.
Can't attend? Don't worry! We will be recording and sharing the Zoom Clinic.
Photo & Media Release
With extracurricular activities and field trips kicking off, EVCS staff often take pictures both in and out of the classroom. If you want to check or make a change to your child's Photo & Media Release, please call the Main Office.
Students who have been opted out of the Photo & Media Release will not appear in external facing media such as social media, the school website, or promotional materials.
Nurses' Notes
Reminders from the Health Office
**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!
Swag Sale
Represent EVCS with Custom Merch!
We have launched the first of four swag sales for the school year!
Browse hoodies, t-shirts, and more and place your order online.
Deadline for the Q1 Swag Sale is October 14, 2024.
DAYS PARK CAMPUS NEWS
Piano Donation
We are always so wowed by the generosity of our community! A massive thank you to Walter Slomka for donating a Wurlitzer Spinet piano to our Days Park music program.
And a thank you to Mr. Phillips and Mr. Gamble III for safely moving such an amazing gift. We can't wait to hear it in action soon!
HERTEL CAMPUS NEWS
Mrs. Roberts Selected for C.A.R.E Program by Local Book Store
Wow, do we have some amazing local businesses! The wonderful Alice, Ever After Books dropped off the first book delivery to our very own Mrs. Roberts last week, pictured here with Alex Nowicki from the bookstore. Mrs. Roberts was selected as a recipient of the C.A.R.E. (Creating Access for Reading Equality) for a Classroom program.
We're so honored to have Mrs. Roberts as a recipient of the C.A.R.E program and a huge thank you to Alice, Ever After Books!
Hertel families can submit a C.A.R.E Bookplate online using this Google form.
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
Next Days Park CA Meeting: Thank you to all who attended the September 11 Meeting. Details for October Meeting coming soon!
Next Hertel CA Meeting: September 25 at 7 PM. Meeting link coming soon!
Support the Hertel CA BBQ Sale
Hertel CA Hosts Chiavetta's Sale for September 19
Purchase a delicious BBQ dinner, benefitting EVCS Hertel! You can preorder or donate meals here: bit.ly/HertelBBQ
If you have wanted to get involved with EVCS Hertel and volunteer, the Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ is a great opportunity to do so! Sign up for volunteer spots on SignUpGenius,
COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES
Buffalo Public Schools: High School Showcase
September 28, 9 am to noon at Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts
All City of Buffalo 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are welcome to attend the Buffalo Public High School Showcase Meet with representatives from all BPS high schools to hear about various programs available to students. Understand entrance requirements and the application process. Learn about different BPS departments, parent organizations, Say Yes scholarships, and other resources.
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart: Admissions Process
Opportunities for 8th Grade Girls Interested in Attending Sacred Heart
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart has a number of opportunities available to learn more about the school and admissions process. Visit their Admissions Process for the Class of 2029 webpage for more information.
St. Mary's High School Open House
Open House September 29 and 30
St. Mary's High School is hosting two different open houses this September for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
students interested in learning more about the high school.
EVCS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
Tango Nocturna on September 21 featuring Dr. Shulman
Tango Nocturna is a family friendly event in which the audience experiences a show of Argentine tango music a dance. Our very own music teacher, Dr. Shulman, the director of Buffalo Tango Orkestra, is joined by professional musicians and a singer from around the world!
Event is September 21 at 7 PM at Montante Art Center (Canisius College, 2001 Main Rd, Buffalo, NY 14208). This event is mostly in Spanish.
There is a family pack available for EVCS families - kids and parents get in for $10! Wear EVCS merch when attending!
PARENT RESOURCES
Records Requests, Withdrawals, & Address Changes
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
Parent Handbooks
Our Parent Handbooks are additional guides to help you understand the culture, organization, and logistics of EVCS.
EVCS Code of Conduct
Please return the signed Acknowledgement Form to your campus Main Office by September 12.
An extra copy of the Acknowledgement Form was sent home with your child in their new green take home folder for your convenience to sign.
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.