Dates of Note
May 1st - N&E / Executive Committee
May 3rd - Dr. Susan’s Celebration of Life
May 7th - Facilities Committee
May 8th - Finance Committee
May 8th - East AVL Library Art Show Reception
May 15th- Evergreen Annual Meeting
May 19-23rd - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 26th - Memorial Day
Annual Evergreen Art Show at East Asheville Library
May 3 - May 30, 2025
Reception 4:30pm on Thursday May 8
(list of participating student artists will be shared soon)
7th grade Ceramic Tiles will be on display at the N. Asheville Library!
May 10 - June 3, 2025
Celebrating Dr. Susan
Gathering to honor the memory of Dr. Susan Mertz with a celebration of life on Saturday, May 3rd.
If you are new to Evergreen, Dr. Susan was our Executive Director from 2007-2023, after a long and lauded career as a school improvement consultant, holding a M.Ed. in Special Education, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction. Her quiet grace and strength was and is an inspiration to many.
Guests are encouraged to bring a piece of art work or written expression for a Gallery Walk Installation, contributions will be gifted to Dr. Susan’s family.
Please RSVP, volunteer options available in the RSVP form.
Please share this event with alumni, or other community members that you feel may not see it otherwise.
Dr. Susan went on to write, “Hold onto your integrity, hold onto each other, and hold onto your dreams.”
We hope to see you all on May 3rd with your dreams and your dreamers.
May 15th - Evergreen Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 15th, from 5:30-6:30pm is the Evergreen Annual Meeting. This meeting helps 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. 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.
Evergreen's Staff Appreciation Week is Happening May 19-23!
In appreciation of all our Evergreen teachers and staff do to enrich the lives of our children, the week of May 19-23 will have some special days (full of food and caffeine) in their honor.
Check the Scoop next week for volunteer sign-up opportunities. If you have any questions, or want to talk to the Committee about an offering, please contact Kellam using the button below!
Thanks!
The Evergreen Teacher Appreciation Committee
Summer Camp Registration is now open! Rising Kindergarteners welcome! Click on the graphic above to get started!
As we approach the end of the school year some of our supplies are dwindling! We would appreciate the donation of any of the supplies below:
Tape Dispenser Refills - Copier Room & 5th Grade
Highlighters - 1st & 8th Grade
Dry Erase Markers - 1st & 4th Grade
Presharpened Pencils - 6th Grade
1-2 reams of white, letter-sized cardstock paper - 5th Grade
Tissues - 4th Grade & Academic Support Teachers & The Counselors’ Offices!
Sharpies - 4th Grade
Masking Tape - 4th Grade
Coloring Books for Before Care
Checkers/Chess Set for Before Care
Packing Tape - Katie D’s Classroom
Laminating Sheets - Katie D’s Classroom
Clear Sleeves for portfolios - 2nd grade
Evergreen Annual Fund
Thank you to everyone who has given to Tourney of the Hoops and the Evergreen Fund. Your support of our school and public education makes a real impact.
Did you know: 80% of Evergreen's annual budget is used for teacher and staff salaries? Meaning your dollars go to what matters most: having invested, qualified professionals in classrooms.
If you haven't given yet, there is still time! Your donation is so important, now more than ever!
A small monthly gift of $5 per month, or a quarterly or one time donation can have a big difference on our school's budget at a time when we are facing massive budget cuts.
We appreciate you being part of our Evergreen community.
"Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you
and scorn in the one ahead."
It’s no surprise that traffic is up on Haw Creek. This is especially problematic on our busiest traffic day, Monday. Please be courteous to staff and other parents during traffic. It is frustrating right now AND we cannot change it. We ask for your understanding that staff are doing their best to make traffic as smooth as possible for everyone - we appreciate your patience.
Feel yourself getting heated? Please take a breath and lead with grace.
Lower Lot: Please be courteous to each other while navigating entry and exit to and from the lower lot. Yelling at each other does not help the situation.
On Mondays - If you want to be on the driveway and not have to wait in the looping lot, you should plan to arrive by 1:15pm
Arriving after the drive is full? Enter the looping lot as directed by staff or the lower lot if you are walking up to the school or picking up a 6th-8th grader that has permission to walk down.
After Pick up, when you are exiting the drive way, watch for cars waiting to enter the lower lot and let them in - otherwise it causes traffic to back up onto Haw Creek Rd. Our goal in orchestrating looping lot holding, and lower lot pick ups, is to keep traffic off of Haw Creek Rd.
Rooted in Wellness: How Nature Supports Whole-Person Health
As Spring is springing and the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to remember the many benefits of getting outside. Research consistently shows that spending time in nature isn’t just enjoyable—it’s good for our health in multiple ways!
🌿 Physical Benefits: Time in green spaces naturally encourages movement—walking, running, climbing, or just exploring—which supports overall fitness and motor development. It can also help improve sleep quality and reduce inflammation. Even a short walk outdoors has been shown to lower blood pressure and decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
🌿 Emotional Benefits: Nature has a calming effect on our nervous systems. Being outdoors can reduce feelings of anxiety, sadness, and anger, while boosting mood and emotional resilience. In children, regular outdoor time is associated with improved emotional regulation and fewer signs of stress or irritability. Green spaces act as a buffer for mental health—especially important during times of stress.
🌿 Cognitive Benefits: Time in nature has been shown to restore attention and improve executive functioning skills like working memory and impulse control. This is particularly valuable for students who struggle with focus or who feel overwhelmed in structured indoor settings. Just 20 minutes in a natural environment can significantly enhance concentration.
🌿 Specific Benefits for Students: For school-age children, regular contact with nature is linked to better academic outcomes, improved social-emotional learning, and stronger peer relationships. Nature play fosters creativity, problem-solving, and resilience—key qualities that help students thrive in and out of the classroom. Teachers even report fewer behavioral issues and more engaged learning after outdoor time. A growing number of schools around the world are integrating outdoor learning for these very reasons.
More Reading:
American Psych. Association: Nurtured by Nature
Why Kids Need to Spend Time in Nature
Why Greenspaces are Important for Mental Health
How Moments in Nature Help Kids Thrive
How Time in Nature Builds Happier, Healthier, and More Social Children
Counselor for Grades 5-8
Hunter Holland
LCMHCA, NCC
(828) 298 2173 x1204
Counselor for Grades K-4
Annie Mast
NCC, LCMHC
(828) 298 2173 x1312
As we embrace the beauty and restoration of Springtime, consider making nature part of your family’s weekly rhythm—whether it's a neighborhood walk, a weekend hike, or even reading a book under a tree. It’s a simple, free, and powerful way to support your child’s physical health, mental clarity, and emotional growth.
Earth Day
Monday was Evergreen's Earth Day 2025 celebration. A mixture of activities centering environmental education, art, science, service and fun made this such a memorable day this year. For our graduating Eighth Graders it was a time to let their leadership skills shine as they assisted or led many of the activities!
Thank you to everyone who pitched in to co-create this amazing event this year!
Robin’s Nest Needs
Thank you to everyone who has donated to restocking! Still looking for some underwear and t-shirt sizes!
Please sign up below to help us re-feather our Nest!
Donations can be dropped off in the main office.
Keep Flooding Back Love
Need to be added to the list? Reply to The Scoop email to get us your info.
Thursday Staff Treats
Staff members look so forward to Thursday morning snacks in the staff lounge. Help bring smiles.
Sign up here to volunteer to bring in snacks like muffins, fruit, bagels, etc. You can log volunteer hours for bringing in treats.
Thank you,
Kellam
(parent and long time treat organizer and staff champion)
Connect With Free Resources for Families
Buncombe County
Public Library
Buncombe County Library has such a rich calendar of free events for the community! Lego Clubs, Ukelele Lessons, Intro to Mindfulness, Book Clubs, Festivals, Watercolor Painting, Clothing Swaps, D&D!
Come find your community (and a good book) at the library!
Don’t forget to check out ZOOM Passes, your free ticket to local attractions.
Bounty & Soul Market
“We know our farmers and they know us. We honor their work as sacred.
Knowledge is power and communities are wise. Communities have the resources to care for each other.
Together we create a just and equitable food and health system.”
Use the button above to find a pop-up market near you.
Resources for Resilience
Resources for Resilience shares practical tools and research-based resources that people of all ages can use to manage stress and find compassion and connection. Our trainings and professional development workshops help participants work together to prevent future adversity and create healthier, more resilient communities.
Click the button above to learn more about their workshops, trainings, and listening circles.
Ways to give that don’t involve cash!
Do you use aluminum cans in life? Do you want to help support our Adventure Program? If the answer is yes to both then we’re looking for you. Our Cans for Climbing program is a major fundraiser for Evergreen’s Adventure Program that is easy to participate in. All you need to do is drop off any aluminum cans you have in the Cans for Climbing Trailer located right by our buses.
Download the app and start scanning your receipts at checkout!
Linking your card really does make a difference! If you cannot afford to give monetarily to our fundraisers, linking your grocery cards is a great way to make sure that you are helping to support our school!
Click on the picture to get started.
School ID Number 10713
Purchase a book for the library, or use it as a book recommendation list for your next library trip!
Did you know that 10% of each Artsonia purchase is donated to the school.
