Coming Soon!
Friday, October 31st - Halloween Parade!
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2ND
Monday, November 10th - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day - EA Available
Tuesday, November 11th - NO SCHOOL - Veteran’s Day - NO EA Available*
Thursday, November 20th - Board Meeting - Virtual
Wednesday, November 26- Friday, November 28th - Thanksgiving Break
*Please Note: There is no childcare available for Tuesday, November 11th during the Veteran’s Day Holiday - we did not meet our necessary level of signups and staffing.
Halloween Parade
Each year Evergreen holds a Halloween Parade! Students wear or bring their costumes (Check classroom newsletters for guidance from your grade level/s!) and a schoolwide parade of costumes is held on the field. Parents are welcome to attend, it’s more fun with an audience!
Friday, October 31st @ 2pm
When selecting a costume please be mindful that we have a variety of ages at the school, costumes must be appropriate for our younger friends. Our standard golden rule of costumes is: “No Blood, No Gore, No Weapons of War.”
We would also like to remind our community that cultural icons are costumes, a depiction of a whole culture based on stereotypes is not. For more watch, “My Culture is not a Costume”.
Costume Swap
Please bring gently used costumes and costume elements to the front office for families to ‘shop’. You do not need to bring an item to ‘shop’ the swap. All items given and taken freely.
new Evergreen Kitchen: A Recipe for Better Lunches!
This project that has been simmering on the back burner for years and we are FINALLY BREAKING GROUND on an Evergreen Kitchen next month!
Please take the time to fill out this survey to let us know what your family needs from the kitchen!
Help guide our breakfast and lunch program as we transition to preparing our own healthy fresh school meals. Your input will help us design menus that best serve Evergreen students.
Reminder
Tomorrow is the last day to apply for Financial Assistance for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Click Here to go to the Application
Support the School with a Monthly Donation
Whether you give $2 or $20 per month, each gift helps our school move from surviving to thriving. To meet our annual goal of $100,000 we need our village to show up, whether that is a one time gift, or a sustaining monthly donation, your contribution matters.
Setting up your monthly donation is so easy, please consider starting yours today at givebutter.com/evergreenvillage!
ISO Volunteers for Middle School Recess
We would love some volunteers during lunch and recess times.
We need folks for 50 minute blocks Tuesday - Friday.
Please hit the Volunteer button and fill out the survey if you’re able to help out!
LGBTQ+ History Month
October has been a month full of important topics to highlight!
In addition to National Bullying Prevention Month, did you know that it’s also LGBTQ+ History Month?
LGBTQ+ History Month is a month-long celebration first observed in the United States in 1994, thanks to Rodney Wilson, an openly gay high school teacher from Missouri who advocated for dedicating a month to honoring LGBTQ+ history. October was chosen not only for its historical significance- with National Coming Out Day on October 11th and the anniversary of the first March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights in 1979- but also because it’s a time when students are in school and learning together.
At Evergreen, we are continually working toward a school culture that is inclusive, equitable, and supportive of all students- regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, ability, religious values, or political affiliation. We’re excited to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month and to uplift the voices of students represented in this community.
Counselor for Grade 5-8, Rachel Snider on left;
and K-4 Counselor Annie Mast on right
LGBTQ+ History Resources:
Parent Resources:
How to Talk to Kids About Gender Identity
Supporting Teens with Their Sexuality
Local Resources:
PFLAG Asheville- Family & ally organization providing education and support groups
Youth OUTright- Education, support, and empowerment organization serving LGBTQIA+ youth ages 11-20.
Tranzmission Youth & Family Program- Support, community, and gatherings for nonbinary, trans, and/or gender expansive youth and their families
Community Nights brought to you by the United Way!
Have you heard about Community Nights featuring 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!
November Dates nearby are:
Tuesday, November 4th & 18th
@ AC ReynoldsWednesday, November 5th & 12th
@ AVL High/SILSA
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!
Evergreen Food Pantry
SNAP benefits are slated to end for many families in our community, we also have members in our community who have recently been furloughed from work. In response, we are setting up a temporary food pantry in the front office. Items will be available during office hours. We will provide these services as long as they are needed.
If you would like to shop at the pantry, it is open to anyone, no questions asked. Just come to the front office during office hours. If you cannot come to the school, we are happy to make a bag of groceries for you and send it home with your student. Simply email Kelly if you'd like for us to pack a bag for you.
We also have some grocery store gift cards available. Click here if you would like a grocery gift card, and we will arrange for pick up.
Donations Needed
Canned Fruit
(in juice)Applesauce
Peanut Butter
Cereal
Shelf Stable Milk
Granola
(or Granola Bars)Pasta and Jarred Marinara
Canned Beans, Soups, Tuna or Chicken
Easy to prep Packaged Rice or Pasta Meals
(just add water)Cooking Oil
Healthy Snacks (Breakfast Bars, Nut Packets, Peanut Butter Crackers)
Fresh: Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Oranges
THANKSGIVING MEAL GIVEAWAY!
The Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving Meal includes: turkey, green beans, dressing mix, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, and brownie mix.
The giveaway will happen on November 21st in the Ingles Market parking lot in the South Forest Shopping Center (Shiloh).
Sign up today on Eblen Charities website: https://signup.com/go/CvyVzVA
Click the graphic to go to the sign up form.
MANNA’s Food Finder
Did you know that on MANNA’s website you can find info on where to find food pantries, mobile markets, and even meal sites where prepared food is served.
You can use their map tool to find sites near you.
You can also call or text our MANNA Food Helpline at 828-290-9749 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Life-Long Learning Opportunities
REI Workshops
The WNC Racial Equity Collective and Keep it Moving Coalition Caucus organizers are pleased to offer the next Racial Equity Institute (REI) Phase 1 Workshop Friday and Saturday, November 14 - 15, 2025 at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
This REI Phase 1 Workshop will be in person over the course of two days in the Asheville NC area: participants are asked to attend the entire training Friday November 14th -Saturday November 15th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm both days.
Equity Seats, Scholarships and Sliding Scale Tickets are available upon request. Please forward this opportunity to our network! Now more than ever our community needs a shared analysis of racial equity.
From the Arboretum
Check out a whole host of Adult Education Classes, care of The NC Arboretum!
Upcoming Events include:
November 1 - Fall Photography Workshop
November 4 - Birding for Beginners
November 4 - Botanical Drawing for Beginners
November 5 - Planting a Four Season Cutting Garden
November 6 - Botanical Latin for Gardeners
November 7 - Intro to Phrenology
The Arboretum is committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.
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.
