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March 4, 2024
EVCS Calendar
Upcoming Events
March 14 - End of Trimester
March 15 - Early Dismissal - 12:30pm / Recording Day
EVCS 2023-24
School Calendar (Updated 9/12)
School Lunch Menu
EVCS News, Events, & Fundraisers
Participate in our EVCS Meat Raffle!
Get Your Meat Raffle Tickets While Supplies Last!
All funds raised will help purchase bleachers for the Hertel gym. These bleachers will help accommodate more students, family, friends and staff for both Days Park and Hertel sporting and community events such as basketball games!
Outside snacks and food are welcome. We ask that attendees do not bring outside alcohol to this event. This is a 21+ event.
You can also help support EVCS CA by serving as a volunteer during the Meat Raffle! We have slots up for many positions, learn more about them here: Meat Raffle Volunteer Sign-up.
Can't Attend our Meat Raffle but Want to Support EVCS?
Can't attend our Meat Raffle but want to support EVCS? You can still participate in our 50/50 split and Door Prize Raffle!
Participate in our 50/50 Split here.
Community Events
Tennis Immersion Afternoon
After School Lacrosse hosted by WNY Lacrosse Foundation
Days Park News & Events
Join Days Park Lego Club
RSVP: Days Park Literacy Night, March 14
Remember to RSVP to Days Park Literacy Night
Days Park Literacy Night Features:
- Talking Leaves Book Fair
- Games & Poetry
- Pizza & Popcorn
- A Special Middle School Sequential Art/Comic Book Creation Workshop
- And more!
RSVP: Days Park 8th Grade Battle of the Bands
Join Your 8th Grader for an Unforgettable Band Performance
Attendance to the 8th Grade Battle of the Bands is open to Days Park 8th grade families.
Boys & Girls Club Announcements
Boys & Girls Club afterschool is canceled on March 29.
This includes Beecher and Butler Clubhouses.
Hertel News & Events
Hertel Square 1 Art Fundraiser
Save Art Forever
Coming home to you soon is your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser catalog - featuring their own name and art on the cover, WITH FREE STICKERS OF THEIR ART!
Order by 3/18/24 with the option to ship to home!
Hertel Candy Gram Sale
Save the Date: Hertel Literacy Night, March 28
Support EVCS Hertel Afterschool Girl Scout Troop
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!
Needed - Lunch Volunteers
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
CA News & Meeting Links
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.
Student Information Updates
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?
School Dismissal Manager Assistance
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
Sports and Activities
Contact Info for Sports and Activities
Have questions?
Hertel: Coach Tom Welch
mailto:twelch@elmwoodvillageschool.org
Days Park: Shannon Burke
Nurse's Notes
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
Cold Weather Reminders From Our School Nurses
Oh, The Weather Outside is Frightful..
With the cold weather here, it is important that children dress properly for the elements. Jackets, hats, gloves/mittens, and boots should be brought to school daily, as children have recess outside most days. Some of our field trips are outdoors as well and we want to be sure children are protected so they are able to enjoy the fresh air safely and comfortably.
Inclement Weather Reminders
A few reminders regarding school cancellations due to weather:
* Families will be notified through a SwiftReach text alert so please make sure that our main offices have the most up-to-date phone information.
* Contact Meriah Millner (Days Park) at (716) 886-4581 or NaShomi Shaffer (Hertel) at (716) 424-0555 to update contact information.
* Administration will notify all of the major news outlets and closings will be announced on the local TV channel (2, 4, and 7) tickers.
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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