Coming Soon!
May 18th-22nd - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 21st - Annual Meeting
May 21st - Special Olympics
May 29th - First Grade Sleepover
June 3rd - Facilities Committee
June 4th - Grad Panels
June 5th - N&E Committee
June 8th - K-2 Moving Up
June 8th - 6-8th Moving Up/Graduation
June 9th - 3rd-5th Moving Up
June 10th - Last Day of School/ Field Day
Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 18th - 22nd
Teachers have been overwhelmed with appreciation and goodies this week. Thank you everyone! Here’s what’s remaining:
Thursday, May 21: Drinks from 7th grade’s Coffee on 7th and mini massages.
Friday, May 22: Lunch for all staff and teachers.
May 21st - Today!
Evergreen Annual Meeting - Please Attend
5:30pm - in the gym
This meeting is a way parents can get involved to help to determine the Board of Directors for the following term. As stakeholders in the school, you are eligible and encouraged to be part of this decision.
We’ll also announce our Teacher of the Year, Support Teacher of the Year, and EverAfter Staffer of the Year, recognize staff who have been here for 5, 10, 15, and 20 years, and thank our departing board members.
When you arrive, please look for QR Codes to record your attendance. To make the vote valid we need to reach a quorum of 10% of our members.
EverAfter will be closing at 5pm today!
EOG Testing Schedule &
Proctor Volunteer Sign-Up
Hello, Wonderful Evergreen Parents!
It's almost testing time again! Here is the testing schedule and our plea for parent volunteers. We need you to help proctor to help us make this whole testing experience a little easier for everyone. Proctors are needed from 8:30am-11:30am on the days listed (Plus June 4th if needed for make up tests).
Thank you so much for this greatest gift of your time! If you have questions please reach out to SJ!
Testing schedule**:
Thurs 28th:
3rd grade reading | 5th Science | 8th math/ math I
Friday 29th:
4th grade math | 6th math | 7th math
Mon Jun 1st:
3rd grade math | 5th math | 8th reading
Tues June 2nd:
4th grade reading | 6th reading | 7th reading
Wed June 3rd:
5th reading | 8th science
** Testing will start at the very beginning of the school day. Please (please!) make sure your student is here right on time for testing!
Field Day is a Fun End of Year Tradition started by Student Council last Year!
Field Day will be held on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 10th from 9:00-1:00. Last year’s Student Council laid a solid foundation and this year’s group has made it even better! Please find important details below:
Volunteers Needed: We can’t make this happen without station leaders! Please review volunteer options/sign-up for a station HERE.
Another way to contribute is to purchase mini donuts for your child’s class for the Fishing for Donuts station at Field Day. Please sign-up HERE.
What to Wear/Pack:
Apply sunscreen that morning
Water Bottle + Snack
Students can choose how wet they want to get at the water station, so some students may want to wear a bathing suit under their clothes/wear quick dry clothing/bring a towel and/or bring a change of clothes.
Comfy shoes
Optional: hat for sun protection and sunglasses
Annual Fund Report - Good News and Gratitude
We are SO CLOSE to meeting Evergreen’s Annual Fund Goal! Thank you to everyone who has given or shared the Fund this year. Thank you to everyone who set up new, increased, or maintained their recurring donations!
We did the math for the balance needed and if every family gave $20 today, we’d hit that budgeted goal!
Give today before we all get caught up in the whirlwind that is May! www.givebutter.com/evergreenvillage
Let’s finish this group project that we all started together, the group project that is the 2025-2026 school year!
We all have a lot to be proud of this year. Maintaining normalcy for our students while many of us are still getting grounded after last year’s event, is no small feat. I hope that as you celebrate moving up and graduation ceremonies this year you are also taking time to celebrate yourselves, your families, and the various villages (including the village you’ve found here) that have helped see you through.
Let Them Know You’re Proud & help support the School!
You can also help make a dent in that $6K we still need to raise and get something (besides a wholistically educated amazing kiddo) in return!
Buy a Graduation/Moving Up Card from our fundraiser and we will be put 100% of the proceeds toward the Annual Fund!
https://givebutter.com/gradgreetings2026
New designs this year, plus the Quotation Cards come with a brief bio of their author on the back of the card!
Cards are sold by donation on a Sliding Scale, with a suggested donation of $5-20/card.
After you’ve selected your card/s you will have the opportunity to personalize the card with your own message. Your message will be hand written inside and delivered to classrooms!
This is a great fundraiser to share with extended family as a way for them to be involved in your student’s milestones, even from afar!
School Fee Reminder
All school fees need to be paid by the end of the school year. Please login to MSB and make sure you are caught up!
EverAfter fees need to be paid before paying for summer camp.
Summer Camp Registration Open!
Enrollment is now open for
Summer Adventures!
This summer, we will be open the weeks of:
June 22-26,
July 6-10,
July 13-17,
July 20-24, and
July 27-31.
Cost is $325/week for the regular camp day, and $375/week for the extended day option.
Highlights of our camp include art, bikes, water play, hikes for older campers, and top-rope climbing!
Navigating Testing Season Together
For better or worse, testing season is officially here! While our younger students tackle mCLASS assessments, our older ones are gearing up for End-of-Grade (EOG) tests.
If your child is feeling nervous, please know that it is completely normal. Test anxiety is simply a form of performance anxiety—it's that familiar pressure we all feel when a situation "counts."
The Science Behind the Stress
When students anticipate a stressful event, the body releases adrenaline. This triggers the "fight or flight" response, causing physical symptoms like stomach butterflies, a racing heart, or shakiness.
While a little stress can actually sharpen focus, too much of it leads to overwhelm. Our goal is to help students shift from a mindset of perfection to one of progress.
Tips to Reduce Anxiety at Home
Encourage your child to build these supportive, wellness-focused habits into their daily routine:
Nourish the mind-body connection: Prioritize 8–10 hours of sleep, deep hydration, and balanced meals to give their nervous system a steady, resilient foundation.
Build an emotional toolkit: Teach simple mindfulness or deep "belly breaths" so they have a tangible way to actively calm panic in the moment.
Protect mental energy: Spread out study time over several days. Pacing prevents the emotional burnout and anxiety that comes with late-night cramming.
Validate their feelings: Create a safe space for them to voice their fears. Normalizing their stress reminds them they don’t have to carry it alone.
Cultivate self-compassion: Encourage kind self-talk. Remind them to view mistakes as a natural, healthy part of learning rather than a failure.
Smart Strategies for Testing Day
Share these practical, grounding tips to help your student maintain inner calm on the morning of the exam:
Prioritize restful sleep: Ensure a peaceful night’s rest so they can approach the day with a clear, steady mind.
Fuel emotional stability: Serve a breakfast with protein and complex carbs (like eggs or oatmeal) to avoid the blood sugar crashes and jitters that mimic anxiety.
Create a buffer for calm: Arrive at school early. Eliminating a rushed morning prevents stress hormones from spiking before the test even starts.
Practice self-grounding: Remind them to take a slow, centering breath if they feel their mind start to wander or panic during the test.
Most importantly, remember: A test is just one single measure of learning. It can never capture all the unique skills, talents, and inherent worth of your child. Encourage them to focus on putting in their best effort rather than achieving a perfect score!
Check out more resources here:
How to Support Students with Test Anxiety
Moving Up and Graduation Information
June 8th - 12:00-1:00pm -
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Moving Up Ceremony
The ceremony will be on the field, weather permitting, so bring whatever you need to be comfortable: camp chairs, umbrellas, picnic blankets, etc.! The lower lot will be available for additional parking. Remember to allow time for parking and walking/shuttle if necessary. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home.
Rain Plan: Gym
June 9th - 1:30-2:30pm -
3rd-5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
The ceremony will be on the field, weather permitting, so bring whatever you need to be comfortable: camp chairs, umbrellas, picnic blankets, etc.! The lower lot will be available for additional parking. Remember to allow time for parking and walking/shuttle if necessary. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home.
Rain Plan: Gym
June 8th - 6:00-7:30pm -
6th-8th Moving Up/ Graduation Ceremony
The ceremony will be in the gym. There will be a section of seats reserved for the students, one section reserved for 8th grade families, and another section that is first come first served. If Evergreen lots and the gravel lot are full, overflow parking will be at the Asheville Gospel Chapel with a shuttle beginning at 5:15pm. Remember to allow time for parking and walking/shuttle if necessary. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home.
Did you know You can use Sunbucks & SNAP benefits at Farmers Markets?!
Letters about SUNBUCKS, NC Summer Supplemental Nutrition Program, went out last week to qualifying families. If you want to check if your family could qualify, check out the NC DHHS website: ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks
Staff Treat Sign Ups!
Click the link above to join The Merry Band of Treat Bringers. We brighten the teachers' day each Thursday with an offering to let them know how much we appreciate everything they do for our kiddos.
Seeking: Snacks, Mac & Cheese, GF ITems, Crackers, Granola, Oatmeal, Breakfast Bars, Cereal, Shelf Stable Milk, Jams & Jellies, Stews
Feed The Village
Shop at the pantry, open to all!
Donate if able
Want to get more creative? Put together a Shelf Stable Meal Kit!
Here are a few examples of what you can put together:
3 Bean Chili Meal Kit - black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning packet
Chicken Tacos- 2 cans of chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, packet of taco seasoning, taco shells
Spaghetti - noodles, pasta sauce, shelf stable grated parmesan cheese
Breakfast Bag- oatmeal packets, granola bars, fruit cups, shelf stable milk, instant coffee
What other shelf stable meal kits can you come up with??
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.
Add friends and family as “Fans”. Check out their selection of mugs, ornaments and shirts all made with your student’s art!
