October 2nd, 2025 - Fall Break

Coming Soon!


Friday, October 3rd-October 7th - No School - Fall Break
Friday, October 10th - Community Builders: Highland Hang
Thursday, October 16th - Board Meeting
Friday, October 17th - Picture Day
Wednesday, October 22nd - Fall Family Night for K,2,4,6, & 8
Thursday, October 23rd - Fall Family Night for 1,3,5, & 7

Evergreen's Google Calendar

Reminder: Monday Dismissal Times Now Staggered!

1:25pm: K - 2nd grade
1:35pm: 3rd - 4th grade
1:45pm: 5th - 8th grade

This changed when we lost access to the “looping lot” due to construction.
Cross out the old time on your placards & note the new time/s as these will be in place through the rest of this school year.

Hi Evergreen Families,

This past weekend, we all paused to remember the anniversary of Hurricane Helene in various ways; reflecting on the loss and grief our community carries, but also how we showed incredible strength and care for one another. The work is ongoing and I am so thankful for all who continue to show up and rebuild in the community every day. Thank you to those of you who volunteered last Saturday as part of this as well!

And, as we look back, we also look forward. Our students continue to build their resilience, and know now that it includes leaning on each other, finding hope in hard moments, and remembering that we are stronger together. Thank you for the many ways you continue to nurture a spirit of care at home and in our school. Together, we carry forward the lessons of the past year with gratitude and hope.

Looking ahead, October is full of exciting learning and community moments. Please mark your calendars for Fall Family Nights on October 22nd and 23rd. More info to come, but plan to be here the evening of the 22nd (K, 2, 4, 6, 8th grades) and/or the 23rd (1, 3, 5, 7th grades) to celebrate your child(ren)’s learning and growth this fall! All events like these are on the Evergreen google calendar - you can save yourself time by adding the calendar to yours with a couple easy steps (Click the Google Calendar link above and look for the ‘Add Google Calendar’ link at the bottom left of the calendar). We can’t wait to see you and share student work with you, celebrate fall traditions, and keep building the strong connections that make Evergreen special.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and care!

Community Builders!

At the end of a long short week, we’re having a gathering at the Meadow at Highland! Stop by after dismissal on Friday, October 10th. Bring your own snacks, or hit the food trucks, grab a beverage and remember to tip your server!

Next up, our first brewery hang
at Highland on October 10th after school pick up. 
Look for the green table cloth!

If you'd like to add your voice to future gathering planning, please email Aaron Snook to get on the Community Builder meeting invite list.  

Look for us in the wooded area by the meadow!

EverAfter Clubs

There is still has room in the upcoming Dance and Climbing Clubs!

Climbing is always open to all ages, and we are also now inviting 3rd graders to All Around Dance. More information is linked in the EverAfter newsletter.

We are also trying to re-launch our middle school Volleyball club on Mondays in October and November. An email was sent to middle school parents dated Sept 24th.

Picture Day is October 17th!

This year we will be using Lifetouch for individual and class pictures.

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTPXWRWW. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer that we will be sending home with cash or check on Picture Day.
Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

ISO Volunteers

Help us make the Picture Day smooth and effortless. Use the contact button below if you'd like to volunteer at Picture Day.

Fall Family Nights

Part of our expectations of students is for them to present their work publicly. This practice is part of the EL Education model and is another way to make their work meaningful, by sharing it with you. Please make a plan to attend Fall Family Night with your child to see the expedition work they have been doing and celebrate their achievements.

We split the school population between two nights, this year that is:

Wednesday, October 22nd for Grades K,2,4,6, & 8
Thursday, October 23rd for Grades 1,3,5, & 7

If this is your first rodeo, check out our Fall Family Nights Page for more background and details.

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic/latine heritage Month on Facebook!

In honor of Latine Heritage Month, which started on September 15th, we are highlighting the books by Latine authors and illustrators on our Facebook page.

There are links to authors performing read alouds of their picture books, and reviews, teasers, or book discussion posts for upper grades and middle school level books.

All books featured are available through the Evergreen library with the exception of the last post which is more of a wishlist for new books released this year!

Homework Dinners brought to you by the United Way!

Have you heard about Homework Dinners?

They are a FREE community event hosted at various middle and high schools where families can receive help with homework, and a night off dinner prep!

October Dates nearby are:

Every Wednesday in October @ AVL High/SILSA
Tuesday Oct 21 & 28 @ AC Reynolds

Find out more, including dates for outlying areas like Erwin, Enka, Fletcher using the link above. Look for the tabs which detail the dates for various locations!

You can also find info at the link above re: volunteering!
Sign yourself up to help out in your community. Older students could even get involved in tutoring younger students or in clean-up efforts!

Turtle Naming Contest!?! — I’m on it.

Taylor & Swift
Six & Seven
Poppy & Tater
Katnis & Primrose
Tortisehead & Cibo Mato

Here’s a link to the contest - enter your best combo between now and October 7th!

This year, more than ever, We really Need every penny.

Here are some simple things we can do as a collective that can make a big difference. The more participation we get in these programs, the greater the rewards for our school!

Please spend the time to link your grocery rewards cards to Evergreen. Get your neighbors to do the same. Register your in-laws, your parents, your friends. This small investment of time can make a big difference each time you go to the store to restock!

Register your Harris Teeter Card here. You must re-register each and every year.

Register your Ingles Card here. You must re-register each and every year.
Our school id number is 10713.

Download the Box Tops for Education App and scan your receipts.

Cans for Climbing
Bring your aluminum cans for recycling, drop them in the trailer that sits by the buses. Cans for Climbing supports our Adventure Program and brings in over a thousand dollars each year!

Click on the graphic to browse her list.

Sept 25th, 2025 - Conference Week!

Evergreen's Google Calendar

Coming Soon!

Sept 18th-26th - Scholastic Book Fair!
Thursday, September 25th 4-8pm - Student Led Conference Evening Hours - school operates as usual
Friday, September 26th 8am-12pm- Student Led Conference Day - No School
Friday, October 3rd-October 7th - No School - Fall Break
Friday, October 10th - Community Builders: Highland Hang

Reminder: Monday Dismissal Times Now Staggered!

This changed when we lost access to the “looping lot” due to construction.
Cross out the old time on your placards & note the new time/s as these will be in place through the rest of this school year:

1:25pm: K - 2nd grade
1:35pm: 3rd - 4th grade
1:45pm: 5th - 8th grade

Community Builders!

Thank you, Evergreen Community, for coming out to the picnic on Sunday!  It was a gorgeous day made all the more beautiful by such a great turnout.

Next up, our first brewery hang
at Highland on October 10th after school pick up. 
Look for the green table cloth!

If you'd like to add your voice to future gathering planning, please email Aaron Snook to get on the Community Builder meeting invite list.  

Here’s some pictures from Sunday’s picnic on the field!

Look for us in the wooded area by the meadow!

Announcing Picture Day - October 17th!

Infinite Campus

We have 118 students (down from 140) without a parent/guardian registered.
If you are still not signed up by your student conference (today or tomorrow…), you can expect to hear from your classroom teachers! Please take the time to set this up today, if you’re having trouble, we are here to help!

If you have not set up an account with Infinite Campus, the all-in-one student information system, please do so before Student Led Conferences.

  • Your students already have accounts that you will be linked to.

  • You will need your student id number/s to complete this task, UNLESS you can find Kelly’s email from September 12th. (This is much easier, especially if you have multiple students!)

  • If you cannot find that email, and still need your student id number, please email Kelly and she will send that to you!

  • You will need to validate your email as a final step in the process

  • Also, this is how you opt in to texting for messages from the school.

Infinite Campus is also available as a Mobile App. Guardians will want to download “Parent Campus” from whichever platform you use to download your fresh apps.

Scholastic Book Fair - Closes After Conference Days!

It’s not too late to give or receive Book Fair Funds, but the Fair will close after Friday’s conferences.

Thank you to everyone who has given to this fundraiser and share in the love of reading! And thank you to everyone who reached out to take advantage of these funds to promote the love of reading in your home! We are still accepting donations and requests for funds. Use the Blue Buttons below.

Give if you can
Ask and Receive

Profits from the Book Fair support the thoughtful, vibrant, relevant, constantly updated book collection that is the heart of our Library Program.

EverAfter Clubs will begin soon

EverAfter will be offering Chess, Lego, Dance, and Climbing Wall clubs this fall!

Clubs Sign-ups have started! Check out the schedule in the EverAfter Newsletter.

Sept 25-26: Conferences

Fall Conferences for K-2 will be led by teachers without your students, please arrive in plenty of time to sign your child into the gym during your conference. The lower lot will be open Thursday Evening and Friday (if needed).

New to the school? Click here to learn more about Student Led Conferences.

Read on to learn more about childcare options:

If you need child care during conferences on the 25th or 26th, you may bring them to EverAfter. This is free of charge! Due to conferences being split between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, one being during regular after school time and one during an all day care day, we have two different plans, so please read carefully:  

  • For Thursday afternoon, the 25th, we will host drop-in care on the lower playground and Multipurpose room from 3:55-8:00 (SEE ATTACHED MAP!)

  • For Friday morning, the 26th, we will host drop-in care in the gym, 7:55-12:00.

In both cases, you will need to bring your child(ren) in with you, speak with EverAfter staff, and sign them in and out. You MAY NOT just send them to wherever you see other kids. It'll take you a few minutes to do that; please plan accordingly so that you are not late to your conference time--your child's teachers' time is both valuable AND limited! We also ask that if you prefer not to use EverAfter, please keep your children with you, or just outside of whatever classroom you are conferencing in. Unsupervised kids will be sent back to their parents or to the main office. Thanks for keeping kids supervised and safe! Also for Friday morning, if you are not using all day care, please do NOT park in front of the gym before 10am—those spaces are reserved for working parents that need to drop their kids off quickly and get to work! Here is a campus map if you need more guidance.

If you are one of said working parents and in need all day care for your child on the 26th, and you are registered for EverAfter, please refer to information in the EverAfter Newsletter dated 9/17.

For questions, please reach out to EverAfter Director James Wilson.

Supporting Kids Emotionally One Year After Helene

As we reach the one-year mark since Tropical Storm Helene, many of us feel a mix of emotions- grief, relief, hope, and fatigue. This anniversary can stir up strong feelings, not only in adults but in children too. Kids may revisit past emotions or begin to process the impact of Helene in new ways.

Below are signs of grief to look for in children, and ways to support them, especially during this time of heightened reminders.

How Grief May Show Up in Children

0–6 years

Irritability, extra crying, clinginess, separation fears, regression (e.g., thumb-sucking, bedwetting)

7–10 years

Worry about the event recurring, sadness, anger, acting out or shutting down

11–18 years

Risk-taking, withdrawal, mood swings, substance use, trouble expressing feelings

Here to Help

If at any point you feel your child needs extra support, please reach out to Annie Mast (K-4) or Rachel Snider (5-8) so that we can help children (and parents) in carrying whatever weight the past year may still hold.

Ways to Support Kids Now

  • Acknowledge the anniversary: Talk openly about why people are remembering — to honor what was lost and recognize the strength of the community. You may also reference this list for a list of community remembrance events.

  • Keep routines steady: Predictable schedules help kids feel safe.

  • Limit distressing reminders: News coverage and images may overwhelm some children. Be ready to turn off or redirect when needed.

  • Make space for expression: Encourage talking, drawing, storytelling, or quiet rituals (like lighting a candle).

  • Reach out for support: You’re not alone. Friends, counselors, and community events can help. There are two Haw Creek neighborhood events scheduled for the weekend listed below.

East Asheville Community Remembrance Events

Thank You to Our Volunteers and Those who gave donations!

Thank you to all the families who volunteered to show up this weekend! Thank you as well to all who brought food and toiletry donations!
I am pleased to announce that we have covered the entire day of shifts at their Free Store!

You can find shifts that work for your schedule on the Hands On Buncombe County website! You can filter by day, by type of opportunity, or by youth friendly opportunities.

There’s still time to join in our Donation Drive!
Check out the list of current donation needs on Appalachian Community Relief’s website and drop off items at the school by Sept 26th for delivery to the distribution center.

“Our biggest food needs are canned goods (soups, vegetables, canned meat), individual snacks, & hamburger helper-type boxed meals. Our biggest non-food needs are toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, menstrual products, and cleaning supplies.”
— director of Appalachian Community Relief

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic/latine heritage Month on Facebook!

In honor of Latine Heritage Month, which started on September 15th, we are highlighting the books by Latine authors and illustrators on our Facebook page.

There are links to authors performing read alouds of their picture books, and reviews, teasers, or book discussion posts for upper grades and middle school level books.

All books featured are available through the Evergreen library with the exception of the last post which is more of a wishlist for new books released this year!

Homework Dinners brought to you by the United Way!

Have you heard about Homework Dinners?

They are a FREE community event hosted at various middle and high schools where families can receive help with homework, and a night off dinner prep!

The next date in Monday September 29th

at both Enka Intermediate and Erwin Middle School. Find out when Homework Dinners come to your neighborhood using the link above. Look for the tabs which detail the dates for various locations!

You can also find info at the link above re: volunteering!

Sign yourself up to help out in your community. Older students could even get involved in tutoring younger students or in clean-up efforts!

Turtle Naming Contest!?! — I’m on it.

Taylor
Six
Poppy
Katnis
Tortisehead

&
&
&
&
&

Swift
Seven
Tater
Primrose
Cibo Mato

Here’s a link to the contest - enter your best combo between now and October 7th!

This year, more than ever, We really Need every penny.

Here are some simple things we can do as a collective that can make a big difference. The more participation we get in these programs, the greater the rewards for our school!

Please spend the time to link your grocery rewards cards to Evergreen. Get your neighbors to do the same. Register your in-laws, your parents, your friends. This small investment of time can make a big difference each time you go to the store to restock!

Register your Harris Teeter Card here. You must re-register each and every year.

Register your Ingles Card here. You must re-register each and every year.
Our school id number is 10713.

Download the Box Tops for Education App and scan your receipts.

Cans for Climbing
Bring your aluminum cans for recycling, drop them in the trailer that sits by the buses. Cans for Climbing supports our Adventure Program and brings in over a thousand dollars each year!

Click on the graphic to browse her list.

Sept 18th, 2025 - Book Fairs and Donation Drives and Picnics, Oh My!

Evergreen's Google Calendar

Coming Soon!

Thursday, September 18th - Board Meeting
Sunday, Sept 21st - Community Builders Picnic on the Evergreen Field
Monday, September 22nd - Community Circle
Tuesday, September 23rd - AIG Informational Meeting
Sept 18th-26th - Scholastic Book Fair!
Thursday, September 25th 4-8pm - Student Led Conference Evening Hours - school operates as usual
Friday, September 26th 8am-12pm- Student Led Conference Day - No School

Community Builder’s Picnic

Join Community Builders from 3-5pm on Sunday, September 21st! Families will meet up on the field at the school. BYO Picnic and Lawn Games!

If you have a craft or a lawn game you want to bring, please CLICK HERE AND SIGN UP for a space on the lawn.  

Invite that new friend you met during Orientation or at the Popsicle Pop-Up!

Welcome to our Student Council Members for 2025-2026!

President - Levi

Vice President - Caetlynn

Treasurer - Tayo

Secretary - Grace

Elections for Student Council were held on Monday.

Levi (8th) was elected President, Caetlynn was elected Vice President, Tayo won the seat as Treasurer, and Grace will be the Student Council Secretary.

Classes also voted for Representatives for each homeroom/grade with Pharaoh repping eighth grade, Tate and Ruth representing seventh graders, Gavin and Drew in sixth, and Liam and Harper in fifth.

There are also a number of students who are part of the Student Council as general members: Barrett, Eris, Tudor, Caroline, Rose, Gabe, Reece, Zoey, Aubrey, and Izzy.

Congratulations to all who ran! Faculty and Staff look forward to working with the Student Council!

Life Hack for Students: If you’re on Student Council, you should take a screenshot of this article and save it to a file labeled: GRAD PANEL. 😉

Infinite Campus

We have 140 students without a parent/guardian registered. Please take the time to set this up today! If you’re having trouble, we are here to help! There is an email button below to reach out to Kelly.

If you have not set up an account with Infinite Campus, the all-in-one student information system, please do so before Student Led Conferences.

  • Your students already have accounts that you will be linked to.

  • You will need your student id number/s to complete this task, UNLESS you can find Kelly’s email from September 12th. (This is much easier, especially if you have multiple students!)

  • If you cannot find that email, and still need your student id number, please email Kelly and she will send that to you!

  • You will need to validate your email as a final step in the process

  • Also, this is how you opt in to texting for messages from the school.

Infinite Campus is also available as a Mobile App. Guardians will want to download “Parent Campus” from whichever platform you use to download your fresh apps.

Community Circle - Sept 22nd

Community Circles happen at 8:45am in the gym.

Throughout the year we empower students to host a Community Circle. These events ask students to explore a central theme, connect it to their lives and work here at school, and present their ideas publicly. It is really wonderful to see the students supporting each other as each grade level presents their thoughts and reflections.

When we gather as a community, it is also an excellent time to host a DONATION DRIVE! On September 22nd we will be collecting donations to benefit Appalachian Community Relief.

“Our biggest food needs are canned goods (soups, vegetables, canned meat), individual snacks, & hamburger helper-type boxed meals. Our biggest non-food needs are toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, menstrual products, and cleaning supplies.”
— director of Appalachian Community Relief

Family Friendly Volunteer Opportunity - Sept 27th

Helene really drove home the importance of community. Of showing up.

In the spirit of Being the Village We Wish To See in the World we are promoting family friendly volunteer opportunities where we can show up as an Evergreen community. Let’s make the anniversary of Helene a time of recommitment to one of our core values as a school: service. And let’s band together to support each other and create hope and resiliency in the face of all the big feelings this anniversary is going to bring forth.

Click below to sign your family up to be part of the volunteer squad giving back to organizations that helped sustain us after the storm, and still sustain our community.

Can’t make it on the 27th but still want to get involved? Join in our Donation Drive! Check out the list of current donation needs on Appalachian Community Relief’s website and drop off items at the school by Sept 26th for delivery to the distribution center.

Join the Volunteer Squad

Scholastic Book Fair - Sept 18th-26th

Book Fair is a great way to kick off the school year! The colorful and fun displays get kids excited about reading and about buying books. Our goal each year is to make sure ALL of our families can enjoy Book Fair by asking those who can to share the love!

Each year we set up a fundraising page where families can ask for assistance with the Book Fair. The form is sent to our Student Services Manager who will help set your student up with a discreet payment method to use on the day their class visits the fair.

Give if you can
Ask and Receive

Profits from the Book Fair support the thoughtful, vibrant, relevant, constantly updated book collection that is the heart of our Library Program.

Library Laura and Poppy were here to greet the Book Fair Truck when they arrived.

Thank you to everyone who has given to this fundraiser and shared in the love of reading! And thank you to everyone who reached out to take advantage of these funds to promote the love of reading in your home! We are still accepting donations and requests for funds. Use the Blue Buttons above.

Learn more about our AIG Program

Come learn more about Evergreen’s AIG program: our philosophy, how students are identified and included, as well as the services available.

Tuesday, September 23rd @ 5-6pm

Meet Brittany, Cameron, and Michaela in the Multipurpose Room (behind middle school).

EverAfter Clubs will begin soon

EverAfter will be offering Chess, Lego, Dance, and Climbing Wall clubs this fall!

Clubs Sign-ups start soon, make sure you keep an eye on the EverAfter Newsletter for more information!

Sept 25-26: Student Led Conferences

If you have not already signed up for your conference time, please check your classroom newsletter for sign-up links for your class/es.

Please reserve Thursday evening slots for working parents and do not use to extend a weekend get-away.

New to the school? Click here to learn more about Student Led Conferences.

Read on to learn more about childcare options:

"If you need child care during conferences on the 25th or 26th, you may bring them to EverAfter. This is free of charge! Due to conferences being split between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, one being during regular after school time and one during an all day care day, we have two different plans, so please read carefully:  

  • For Thursday afternoon, the 25th, we will host drop-in care on the lower playground and Multipurpose room from 3:55-8:00 (SEE ATTACHED MAP!)

  • For Friday morning, the 26th, we will host drop-in care in the gym, 7:55-12:00.

In both cases, you will need to bring your child(ren) in with you, speak with EverAfter staff, and sign them in and out. You MAY NOT just send them to wherever you see other kids. It'll take you a few minutes to do that; please plan accordingly so that you are not late to your conference time--your child's teachers' time is both valuable AND limited! We also ask that if you prefer not to use EverAfter, please keep your children with you, or just outside of whatever classroom you are conferencing in. Unsupervised kids will be sent back to their parents or to the main office. Thanks for keeping kids supervised and safe! Also for Friday morning, if you are not using all day care, please do NOT park in front of the gym before 10am—those spaces are reserved for working parents that need to drop their kids off quickly and get to work! Here is a campus map if you need more guidance.

If you are one of said working parents and in need all day care for your child on the 26th, and you are registered for EverAfter, please refer to information in the EverAfter Newsletter dated 9/17.

For questions, please reach out to EverAfter Director James Wilson.

september is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Suicide is a difficult topic to talk about, but it’s also an important one. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10–24, which makes open and honest conversations more important than ever.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize seeking help. Suicide affects individuals, families, and communities in profound ways. It’s a complex issue that grows in silence but dwindles when we meet it with understanding, empathy, and open dialogue.

One common myth is that talking about suicide may put the idea in someone’s head. In reality, research shows that directly discussing suicide can reduce risk and help young people who may be struggling feel seen and supported.

By fostering empathy and raising awareness, we can contribute to a world where mental health is prioritized, and no one feels alone in their struggle.

Please also know that our school counselors are here to support your family. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.

Together, we can break the stigma, offer support, and help save lives.

If you are having concerns, here are some great resources to help facilitate this important conversation with your kids:

We Love You, A Bushel and A Peck!

A big thanks to Evergreen parents and owners of Little Farm- Black Mountain, Mary and Kiera for hosting such a wonderful fundraiser for our school. If you didn’t get to attend check out their Instagram - linked above - for the next U-Pick opportunity, it really is a wonderful experience!

 
 

An Invitation from East Asheville Public Library

The week of the anniversary of Helene, Buncombe County Public Libraries will be holding a tabletop puppet show on Wednesday the 24th from 4-5pm, about unexpected friendships and community as the characters handle navigating a storm and a flood themselves.

The libraries are open on the anniversary date of Helene, and since our side of town was hit hard, our library wanted to make space for the healing and recovery mindset to continue.  The library will be having drop-in activities all day, and our storytime in the morning will be focused more about ways to talk to kids about Helene and helping to process emotional regulation and more of that kind of topic than a typical storytime topic at the library.  We will be joined by a counselor from Rural Housing Authority to help navigate this topic and there will be a therapeutic art craft afterwards.

The afternoon is more geared towards our adults; there is going to be space for people to record their experiences with equipment loaned to us from Special Collections, our public archive downtown.  We will have therapy dogs during two different hours throughout the day, and there's going to be a somatic community circle. 

This year, more than ever, We really Need every penny.

Here are some simple things we can do as a collective that can make a big difference. The more participation we get in these programs, the greater the rewards for our school!

Please spend the time to link your grocery rewards cards to Evergreen. Get your neighbors to do the same. Register your in-laws, your parents, your friends. This small investment of time can make a big difference each time you go to the store to restock!

Register your Harris Teeter Card here. You must re-register each and every year.

Register your Ingles Card here. You must re-register each and every year.
Our school id number is 10713.

Download the Box Tops for Education App and scan your receipts.

Cans for Climbing
Bring your aluminum cans for recycling, drop them in the trailer that sits by the buses. Cans for Climbing supports our Adventure Program and brings in over a thousand dollars each year!

Sept 11th, 2025 - A More Equitable Book Fair and a Donation Drive

Evergreen's Google Calendar

Coming Soon!

Thursday, September 18th - Board Meeting
Sunday, Sept 21st - Community Builders Picnic on the Evergreen Field
Monday, September 22nd - Community Circle
Tuesday, September 23rd - AIG Informational Meeting
Sept 18th-26th - Scholastic Book Fair!
Thursday, September 25th 4-8pm - Student Led Conference Evening Hours - school operates as usual
Friday, September 26th 8am-12pm- Student Led Conference Day - No School

Infinite Campus

If you have not set up an account with Infinite Campus, the all-in-one student information system, please do so before Student Led Conferences. Your students already have accounts that you will be linked to, and you will need your student id number/s to complete this task, UNLESS you can find Kelly’s email from last week which has an individualized link. (This is much easier- search for that email from her! It was sent on September 2nd and the sender is listed as ‘communications’.)

If you cannot find that email, and still need your student id number, please email Kelly and she will send that to you!

Infinite Campus is also available as a Mobile App. Guardians will want to download “Parent Campus” from whichever platform you use to download your fresh apps.

 

Friday’s Drill

A reminder: Tomorrow, Friday (9/12), we will be doing a lockdown drill as a school. This is a time for us to practice how to react in the event we have a danger to our students on campus. Today, teachers talked with students about it in a developmentally appropriate manner. You can expect to hear more information from your child’s grade level about what they discuss if you have not already! I would encourage you to talk with your kids about it as well, and please remind older students that their discussions and language about the drill will be different than what younger kids hear. 

Community Builder’s Picnic

Join Community Builders from 3-5pm on Sunday, September 21st! Families will meet up on the field at the school. BYO Picnic and Lawn Games!

Invite that new friend you met during Orientation or at the Popsicle Pop-Up!

Date Change! Community Circle now SEPT 22ND

Throughout the year we empower students to host a Community Circle. These events ask students to explore a central theme, connect it to their lives and work here at school, and present their ideas publicly. It is really wonderful to see the students supporting each other as each grade level presents their thoughts and reflections.

Community Circles happen at 8:45am in the gym.

When we gather as a community, it is also an excellent time to host a DONATION DRIVE! On September 22nd we will be collecting donations to benefit Appalachian Community Relief. Follow the link to see their current donation needs and learn more about the organization. Also, see the item below for a message from the director regarding their most urgent needs.

Scholastic Book Fair - Sept 18th-26th

Book Fair is a great way to kick off the school year! The colorful and fun displays get kids excited about reading and about buying books. Our goal each year is to make sure ALL of our families can enjoy Book Fair by asking those who can to share the love!

Each year we set up a fundraising page where families can ask for assistance with the Book Fair. The form is sent to our Student Services Manager who will help set your student up with a discreet payment method to use on the day their class visits the fair.

Give if you can
Ask and Receive

Profits from the Book Fair support the thoughtful, vibrant, relevant, constantly updated book collection that is the heart of our Library Program.

Library Laura and Poppy were here to greet the Book Fair Truck early this morning!

Psst… Y’all are awesome. Just 2 days in and we’re nearly at half of our goal! Thank you so much to everyone who hopped right on over to Givebutter to support the 2025 More Equitable Book Fair Fundraiser.

Family Friendly Volunteer Opportunity - Sept 27th

Helene really drove home the importance of community. Of showing up.

In the spirit of Being the Village We Wish To See in the World we are promoting family friendly volunteer opportunities where we can show up as an Evergreen community. Let’s make the anniversary of Helene a time of recommitment to one of our core values as a school: service. And let’s band together to support each other and create hope and resiliency in the face of all the big feelings this anniversary is going to bring forth.

Click below to sign your family up to be part of the volunteer squad giving back to organizations that helped sustain us after the storm, and still sustain our community.

Can’t make it on the 27th but still want to get involved? Join in our Donation Drive! Check out the list of current donation needs on Appalachian Community Relief’s website and drop off items at the school by Sept 26th for delivery to the distribution center.

“Our biggest food needs are canned goods (soups, vegetables, canned meat), individual snacks, & hamburger helper-type boxed meals. Our biggest non-food needs are toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, menstrual products, and cleaning supplies.”
— director of Appalachian Community Relief
Join the Volunteer Squad

EverAfter Clubs will begin soon

EverAfter will be offering Chess, Lego, Dance, and Climbing Wall clubs this fall!

Clubs Sign-ups start soon, make sure you keep an eye on the EverAfter Newsletter for more information!

Extracurricular Interest Survey!

This year our AIG program is offering some extracurricular enrichment opportunities that are open to any and all interested students.

If you've got a bookworm, a puzzler, a budding mathematician, an outside-the-box thinker, or a curious kiddo, take a look to see if anything below might be of interest!

Fill out this survey so that we can learn what grabs your attention, when the best time is, and how best to format our extracurriculars!

Sept 25-26: Student Led Conferences

If you have not already signed up for your conference time, please check your classroom newsletter for sign-up links for your class/es.

Please reserve Thursday evening slots for working parents and do not use to extend a weekend get-away.

New to the school? Click here to learn more about Student Led Conferences.

EverAfter will have all day care available on September 26th for those registered for EA. Look for a sign-up form in the EverAfter Newsletter to register for that.

Drop-in care will be available for all for afternoon/evening conferences on Thursday Sept 25, and during conferences on Friday, September 26th.

September is Self Care Awareness Month!

How well do you take care of yourself? What does taking care of yourself look like? Is it waking up an hour earlier to squeeze in a workout, or staying up an hour later to read the last few chapters of a book you’re enjoying? Perhaps it’s a phone call to connect with a distant friend while you drink your Saturday morning coffee, or a weekly game night with the neighbors. Maybe you can’t think of anything at all that you do just for you, and if so, this week’s message is for you!

Self care is defined as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.” However, self care looks different to everyone because we are all unique with different needs, as well as the hobbies or interests that we find relaxing, soothing, and recharging. 

Did you know that even just five minutes of intentional self care each day can show multiple benefits such as reduced stress and anxiety, improved mood, increased focus on tasks, and better overall well-being and life satisfaction? Having even short time frames of intentional activity can calm your nervous system, alleviate muscle tension, and offer a break from the stress of day-to-day demands. 

Here at Evergreen, we teach our students to tune into their own needs so they can be their best selves, so for the month of September (and beyond!), we are challenging parents to do the same! After all, parent self care is an essential part of ensuring we are able to care for our kids. In short, there will never be a wrong time to integrate some intentional self care into your life!

Not sure where to start with building your self-care practice? Take this personal self-care assessment to identify life areas that might need a little extra intentionality and TLC.

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An Invitation from East Asheville Public Library

The week of the anniversary of Helene, Buncombe County Public Libraries will be holding a tabletop puppet show on Wednesday the 24th from 4-5pm, about unexpected friendships and community as the characters handle navigating a storm and a flood themselves.

The libraries are open on the anniversary date of Helene, and since our side of town was hit hard, our library wanted to make space for the healing and recovery mindset to continue.  We will be having drop-in activities all day, and our storytime in the morning will be focused more about ways to talk to kids about Helene and helping to process emotional regulation and more of that kind of topic than a typical storytime topic at the library.  We will be joined by a counselor from Rural Housing Authority to help navigate this topic and there will be a therapeutic art craft afterwards.

The afternoon is more geared towards our adults; there is going to be space for people to record their experiences with equipment loaned to us from Special Collections, our public archive downtown.  We will have therapy dogs during two different hours throughout the day, and there's going to be a somatic community circle. 

This year, more than ever, We really Need every penny.

Here are some simple things we can do as a collective that can make a big difference. The more participation we get in these programs, the greater the rewards for our school!

Please spend the time to link your grocery rewards cards to Evergreen. Get your neighbors to do the same. Register your in-laws, your parents, your friends. This small investment of time can make a big difference each time you go to the store to restock!

Register your Harris Teeter Card here. You must re-register each and every year.

Register your Ingles Card here. You must re-register each and every year.
Our school id number is 10713.

Download the Box Tops for Education App and scan your receipts.

Cans for Climbing
Bring your aluminum cans to the trailer that sits by the buses for recycling. Cans for Climbing supports our Adventure Program and brings in over a thousand dollars each year!