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The Panther Press

August 12, 2024

The Panther Press August 12, 2024

In This Issue of the Panther Press

Read on for More Information About:

  • Afterschool Registration at both campuses
    • Registration at Days Park Campus will be this Thursday, August 15 from 3 to 6 pm
    • Registration at Hertel Campus will be Monday, August 19 from 3 to 5 pm
  • School Dismissal Manager, an important tool for all EVCS families
  • Our Supply Drop-Off Event to kick-off the school year (remember to RSVP)
  • The Welcome to Kindergarten Survey for all families with incoming kindergarteners
  • Transportation Updates
  • School Supply Lists
  • 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

Save the Dates & School Calendar

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)

Afterschool Registration

Days Park Afterschool Registration

Registration for Boys & Girls Afterschool programming will take place at the Days Park Campus at 40 Days Park on Thursday, August 15 from 3 to 6 pm. Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to attend.


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

Hertel Afterschool Registration

Both BestSelf and the Boys and Girls Club will have staff at 665 Hertel on Monday, 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) 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:


Visit www.schooldismissalmanager.com for more information.

24-25 Transportation Updates

Transportation Applications Submitted After August 9

Any transportation applications submitted after August 9 (last Friday), will not become active until September 9.

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.

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.

RSVP to Supply Drop-Off

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.


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

Welcome to Kindergarten Survey

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.

Kindergarten Readiness Flyer

Download our Kindergarten Readiness Flyer for some things to practice at home before starting school!

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.

Instrument Choice for Grades 5-8

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.

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.

Summer Work Packets

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

Nurses' Notes

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:


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

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

Summer High School Newsletter

Is your child starting 7th or 8th grade in the fall?

Make sure to check out our summer high school newsletter, which includes:


  1. Planning Ahead for September
  2. An introduction to High School Information Night
  3. Resources to Research High Schools

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.

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