The Panther Press
April 29, 2024
Upcoming Events
June 17 - Days Park Kindergarten Graduation
June 18 - Hertel Kindergarten Graduation
June 18 - Hertel 8th Grade Graduation
June 19 - Juneteenth, No School
June 20 - Days Park 8th Grade Graduation
June 21 - Last Day of School, Half-Day with Early Dismissal
EVCS 2023-24
School Calendar (Updated 3/15/2024)
School Lunch Menu
Do you know someone with a child who will be kindergartener or 1st grader in 2024-2025?
EVCS still has some availability in Kindergarten & 1st grade!
IMPORTANT - Please review EVCS Hertel's Dismissal Policy
Dismissal:
Office pickup: Starting on 12/1/2023 we will NOT allow any dismissal from the main office after 2:30 P.M. If you attempt to retrieve a student you will be directed to enter the dismissal line.
Pickup: All children who are dismissed to a guardian must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. Our dismissal begins at 3:05 p.m.
School Dismissal Manager All families must use this tool daily. Not entering the proper dismissal directions causes severe risk for your child. Without proper dismissal directions, it causes the possibility that your child will be dismissed incorrectly.
Bus loop: Do not park in this area after 2:00 p.m. This is used for our entire dismissal process. When a car is parked in this area it causes major safety issues.
Thank you for your cooperation!
EVCS Hertel is looking for volunteers to help during lunch.
Hello EVCS families,
Hope all is well. We would love to have our families support our school by volunteering to help during our lunch periods. This will include helping students open food containers, reminding students to clean their area, and allowing for an extra set of eyes to help students with any needs. Please view the information in the link and complete the form, if interested. We will follow-up with families after winter break.
Thank you,
Joseph Ciesielski, Principal
Our Mission is to build a strong and vibrant EVCS community.
Our Goal is to strengthen connections among EVCS families and foster relationships between families, school staff, and administration.
The EVCS CA sponsors 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.
Contact Information:
Days Park CA (Email Address)
Days Park Meeting Calendar (Meeting Links)
Hertel CA (Email Address)
Hertel Meeting Calendar (Meeting Links)
Be sure to check your email prior to meetings for Zoom links or updates on any schedule changes.
Phone number/email change?
Contact the main office at your campus.
Meriah Millner (Days Park) at (716) 886-4581
NaShomi Shaffer (Hertel) at (716) 424-0555
Moving?
Adding/Deleting a person from your child's pick-up list?
It is important to update dismissal plans in the School Dismissal Manager (SDM) system.
- Students will be dismissed according to what is listed in SDM - any changes to dismissal should be entered prior to 2 pm.
- For assistance with School Dismissal Manager (SDM), contact your campus transportation coordinator, we are happy to help you learn to use the system. Reach out Meriah Millner (Days Park) or NaShomi Shaffer (Hertel).
- You can also watch this video for some instructions on using SDM: https://bit.ly/HowtoSDM
Contact Info for Sports and Activities
Have questions?
Hertel: Coach Tom Welch
mailto:twelch@elmwoodvillageschool.org
Days Park: Shannon Burke
School Physicals
Yearly physicals need to be submitted as soon as possible. If your child does not have a physical on file, they may be excluded from sports and field trips. Please be sure to make a copy and give it to the school nurse.
When Should My Child Stay Home?
Please follow the guidelines below if your child is sick:
Children should stay home if:
* They have a fever above 100.0. Students can return when their temperature is normal for 24-hours, without the use of fever reducing meds.
* Constant cough
* Vomiting and/or diarrhea
* Eye discharge that is yellow or green in color
School Nurse Contact Information
Days Park:
Robin Borzellere
Phone: 716-886-4581 x405 (or press 3)
Confidential Fax: 716-884-0010
nursedp@elmwoodvillageschool.org
Hertel:
Sue Budzinski
Phone: 716-424-0555
Confidential Fax: 716-464-3560
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.
