Coming Soon!
December 15-19 - Holiday Spirit Week
December 18 - Winter Program
December 19 - Winter Market
December 22- Jan 2 - Winter Break
January 5 - No School - Teacher Work Day
January 6 - Students’ first Day Back 2026
Did you utilize the Food Pantry in November?
Fill out this survey to help us understand our community’s needs going forward!
Evergreen Food Pantry Survey
Inclement Weather Procedures
Evergreen does not automatically close when Buncombe County or Asheville City Schools do. Here is how you can stay in the know. Ideally, closings/delays will be posted by 6am.
TEXT/EMAIL Inclement Weather Closures and delays will be announced via text and email. Please ensure you are signed up for these text alerts in Infinite Campus by following the steps outlined below- or to the right- depending on your device.
WLOS Closings & Delays website
SOCIALS Delays and Closures will be posted on Instagram and Facebook.
WEBSITE We will set a Pop-Up to display on the Website to inform families of our status
Teachers will be sending home ‘Snow Packets’ for Remote Learning Days. Utilizing remote learning helps us avoid extending the school year into June. Please return completed Snow Packets to teachers in order for your child to be marked ‘present’ for a remote learning day.
After logging in to Infinite Campus here are the Steps to Opt in to Texts:
1. Click on the "person" icon at the top right
2. Choose "Settings"
3. Choose "Communication Preferences"
4. Check the applicable boxes to enable texting
5. Click "Save"
Robin’s Nest - Here for YOU!
We’ve noticed a lot of kids arriving without coats on these bitterly cold mornings. We wanted to remind our community that we have coats available in the Robin’s Nest that are there, FREE for the taking, if you need them.
We know that many of these students HAVE coats and just refuse to wear them. But if it strengthens your argument: We DO try to get the kids outside every day- even when it is cold or sprinkling. They should really bring appropriate winter gear for class time/recess time OUTSIDE.
Next Week is Holiday Spirit Week
Student Council has put together a fun Spirit Week full of Holiday Spirit! They’ve done a great job of making sure the themes are not so elaborate that it will add to holiday stress- so students can just have some fun with it!
Monday - Blue & White Day
Tuesday- Holiday/Ugly Sweater Day
Wednesday - Holiday Hat Day
Thursday- Dress like a Candy Cane Day
Friday- Pajama Day
Festive Happenings
Save the Date for
the Winter Program
Join us for seasonal cheer as we cheer on our K-4th Grade classes who will be performing on Thursday, December 18th. The show will start at 1:30pm, so arrive with plenty of time to park and walk up if needed!
Winter Market - December 19th
Each year Fifth Graders create a Winter Market as part of their year long exploration of their “Classroom Economy”.
To speak to their recent expedition: Voices of Sustainability - Reusing Plastic, 5th Graders are creating small gift items with a focus on reusing/reimagining plastic pieces into something useful or creative.
Grade levels take turns visiting the 5th Grade classroom and have an opportunity to buy something for themselves or to give as a gift. Mint tea with mint from the garden and healthy baked goods will also be available.
Each item is one dollar and students can get one craft, one treat, and one cup of tea. It's a beautiful tradition and a rare time for us to connect throughout the day.
Proceeds from the Winter Market are used to offset the cost of the fifth grade End of Year camping trip to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in addition to making charitable donations to our community nonprofit partners.
Girls on the Run
Interested in coaching to inspire the next generation of Girls on the Run participants at Evergreen?
Girls on the Run Rep, Coach Alicia, who has led the program for the last 3 years is looking for coaches to help out with the 2026 spring season. Also after this season, the time has come to pass the torch! Looking for volunteers who would like to carry this tradition forward as the organizer next year! Please email Alicia if you are interested in getting to know the organization!
Sign-ups for runners will be posted in the spring!
The Wisdom of Winter: Rest & Renewal
When the long, dark days of winter set in, nature instinctively slows down. Animals burrow underground for months-long hibernation, trees and plants grow still, and daylight fades earlier each day. Yet, this natural rhythm often contrasts sharply with the busy, bright, and boisterous holiday season our culture encourages. It’s no wonder that finding balance can feel challenging.
Research consistently shows that intentional downtime helps children regulate emotions, strengthen memory, and boost cognitive function. In fact, moments of rest and unstructured quiet time can offer several powerful benefits:
Reduced stress levels – While small amounts of stress are normal, too much can impact a child’s physical and mental well-being. Setting aside time for rest over the holidays can ease anxiety and promote a greater sense of calm.
Improved sleep quality – When kids are overstimulated or juggling too many activities, it becomes harder for their bodies and minds to wind down. Building small moments of relaxation into daily routines can support healthier sleep and leave children feeling more energized.
Enhanced creativity and imagination – Children’s brains are constantly taking in information, but creativity flourishes when there’s space for daydreaming and unstructured thought. Rest provides that valuable breathing room, allowing imagination to take the lead.
If you’re wondering how to honor our natural pull toward rest while still navigating the excitement of the season, the links below offer helpful tips for finding balance and managing holiday stress:
Season of Giving
Evergreen Spirit of Giving
It may be too late to get out to the store to deliver a gift from the wish list by tomorrow (12/12), but you can still give to the Compassion Fund to help offset the Gift Cards we will be giving parents whose wish list items were not yet fulfilled!
Thursday Emotional Support Snacks
They’ve made it through Hump Day, and having a little sweet (or savory) incentive to keep smiling really goes a long way at the end of the week. Show the teachers you care by signing up. Click the graphic to get started!
City of Asheville sponsors a Holiday Free Store
What is a free store? The holiday free store is an event open to the community where all items are given away at no cost. It is community-based and environmentally focused! This year's free store pop-up is a 3-day event: 2 days of accepting and sorting donations and 1 day of shopping and cleaning up.
Why have a holiday free store?
- Sharing what we have in abundance
- Coming together to build community resilience
- Reduce dependency on a system that often overuses resources
- Extending the life of items by keeping them out of the waste stream
- Lightening the financial burden for someone who may need or want an item
- Upcycle items for others for home use or gifting!
Who: This event is open to everyone. We need volunteers to help make it happen! Please spread the word, and sign up for a volunteer shift here. You are also welcome to donate items. Please see the accepted items list below.
When:
Thursday, Dec. 11, 4:30-8:30 pm: Accept and sort donations
Friday, Dec. 12, 10 am-6 pm: Accept and sort donations; event set-up
Saturday, Dec. 13
9-10 am: Event set-up | 10 am-4 pm: Free "shopping" day; all are welcome | 4-6 pm: Event clean-up; contracted moving company will haul away items for donation
Community Nights brought to you by the United Way!
Have you heard about Community Nights featuring Homework Diners?
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!
December Dates nearby are:
Tuesday, December 16th
@ AC Reynolds Middle
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!
Food Resources
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.
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!
