Dates of Note
May 30th - End of Grade Testing Begins
June 2nd - Last Day of May’s Lost and Found
June 4th - Facilities Committee
June 5th - N&E and Executive Meetings
June 5th - Grad Panels
June 10th - K-2 Moving Up Ceremony
June 11th - 3rd-5th & 6th-8th Moving Up Ceremonies
June 12th - Last Day - Noon Dismissal
URGENT NEED FOR MORE JUDGES
A couple of our volunteers have had to cancel and we need 2 more judges to step up please!
When: Thursday, June 5 4:45-8:30 PM
What: You will judge 4-5 grad panel portfolios. There will be 3 judges in each room. We will explain & train judges at 4:45
More: Dinner (pizza & salad) will be served
Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be in next week! If you pre-ordered a yearbook these will be distributed to students on Monday.
There will be a limited number of extra copies available for purchase at the front desk. If you would like a copy of this year’s yearbook, do not delay, stop by to claim your copy before they’re gone!
$25
Moving Up Ceremonies
June 10th - 1:30-2:30pm -
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.! Of course parking will be at a premium, plan to park in the lower lot and walk or take the shuttle up. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home.
Rain Plan: Gym
June 11th - 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.! Of course parking will be at a premium, plan to park in the lower lot and walk or take the shuttle up. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home.
Rain Plan: Gym
June 11th - 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. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home.
Greeting Card Fundraiser
Send a smile to your favorite Evergreen students to celebrate another successful school year!
This year we are offering to customize and print a range of greeting cards for Moving Up and Graduation Ceremonies for a suggested donation of $3-5/card to help support the Evergreen Annual Fund. All profits from this fundraiser will go toward the Evergreen Annual Fund's goal of $100,000. The Evergreen Annual Fund goes toward faculty and staff salaries as well as supporting our beautiful campus.
Community Builders'
Year End Gathering
When: Friday, June 6th
post pick up and beyond
Where: Highlands Brewery;
look for the green table cloth or
check WhatsApp for location
To join the Community Builders WhatsApp,
follow this link.
Finally, please keep an eye out for flyers
about Community Builder T-shirts!
Also on June 6th. Also at Highland.
We will be saying Bon Voyage to Jo Giordano! As a teacher who has been with Evergreen for 20 years, Jo has certainly made a lasting impact on our school community and thousands of young people who have grown ‘Wise from Within’ with her.
Mental Health awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on how we support the emotional well-being of ourselves and our children. Just like physical health, our mental health needs regular care, attention, open conversation, and sometimes, guidance from a professional.
This week, we are sharing several infographics that highlight key mental health facts, warning signs, and ways to nurture strong mental wellness in our kids. You’ll also find tips for reducing stigma and understanding the many factors that shape a child’s mental health.
In addition to those resources, here are a few important reminders:
Mental health isn’t just about diagnoses — It shows up in how kids handle stress, connect with others, and bounce back from challenges. Sometimes small changes in behavior, sleep, or mood can be early indicators that a child may need some extra support. Additionally, some modern therapy approaches are moving away from pathologizing and leaning into more holistic/strengths-based approaches that aim to honor each individual human experience and highlight one’s capacity for self-acceptance, self-compassion, and personal growth.
Parents and caregivers play a powerful role — When adults model healthy coping, emotional intelligence, and self-care, kids learn these same habits. Taking care of your own mental health benefits you, your child(ren), and your family as a whole. I read one time that the greatest gift we can give our children is to heal ourselves, and that has really stuck with me! It’s important to remember that we cannot pour from an empty cup, so prioritizing our own mental and emotional well-being is THE first step to helping our children do the same.
Not every hard moment is a crisis — but connection matters. Ups and downs are a normal part of growing up and all kids have tough days. What’s most important is that kids know their feelings are valid and that there’s a trusted adult they can talk to. Experiencing strong emotions does not always mean something bigger is going on, but it’s important to keep communication open so we can spot mood/behavior shifts and warning signs more easily.
When in doubt, reach out — If you’re ever unsure about what you’re noticing in your child, or even if you just want support, don’t hesitate to connect with your school counselor, pediatrician, or a mental health professional. You don’t have to wait for things to be “serious” to ask questions or seek guidance, and there is no shame in asking for help. In fact, it is quite courageous to do so!
In a nutshell, mental health matters and is a critical component of our overall health and well-being for children & adults alike. When we talk openly and often about mental health, not only do we actively help reduce stigma and normalize the importance of taking care of this part of ourselves, but we also model for kids that it’s always okay to talk about their feelings and ask for help if/when they need it. So, let’s keep the conversation going–not just in the month of May–but all year long!
Lost & Found Refresh - 6/2
Items still unclaimed after June 2nd will be donated. Please stop by the Lost and Found locations: by the Main Office, and in the Gym to reunite with your possessions.
Lost and Found areas are overflowing with overnight & rain clothes, water bottles, and hoodies/sweatshirts. All sizes!!
Return all Books by 6/6
Please return all books by JUNE 6th.
Check your coffee tables and bookshelves for any Evergreen Library Books, and get those returned asap!
Free & Fun Community Event! - June 7th
The City of Asheville will host a final tile making event at Odyssey Clayworks in the River Arts District on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Finished tiles will adorn a new public art installment – a playable harp – on the Reed Creek Greenway near the intersection with Ocala Street.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Odyssey Clayworks, 236 Clingman Ave
This event is free and family friendly. Bring your kids, invite your friends, and spread the word to anyone who enjoys creating art. There are no age restrictions or skill requirements – all are welcome to participate.
We know we have some wonderful clay artists here at Evergreen! We hope to see some of you at Odyssey Clayworks next weekend!
Click on the harp for more info from the official event page.
Field Day Volunteers Needed
Student Council is hard at work planning Field Day for all students.
Field Day will take place on Wednesday, June 11th, from 9am-1pm.
We need YOUR help to make it possible!
Please fill out THIS form if you're interested in volunteering.
All details are in the form.
Thank you so much!
All school fees are due by
Thursday, June 12
Login to MSB to pay your balance
For technical issues with MSB please call 855-832-5226
Pay by check or cash in the office with ND Gravy
You can make partial payments as needed by selecting payment options and entering the partial amount you wish to pay
Having an unpaid EverAfter balance may impact your ability to use the program next year
If you need a payment plan please contact Beth Rankin
Then & Now
Last Week’s Grad Walk had us digging through the archives to find a picture of these grown children as Kindergarteners!
Then we dove in again to find pictures of Younger Jo!
Follow us on Socials? Click below to join in the fun.
Evergreen's School Garden: Growing into 2026
Our school garden is in a time of transition, and it is time for a collaboration of the next generation of school families! The garden is a lovely space that is in need of helping hands as we approach the 2025-2026 school year.
Volunteering with the school garden will often involve physical labor. These personal interests are a plus:
digging,
raking,
harvesting,
planting
and weeding while chatting with a fellow volunteer friend
Picking up gardening supplies
Attending a group work day
Light carpentry and repairs
Volunteering in the garden with classrooms
ALSO- there are many tasks that need to be completed for the garden that don't involve ANYTHING mentioned above! Do you want to help but prefer other ways? Volunteer schedule coordination, sourcing supplies, seeking out collaborations within the community and grant writing are all big needs of the garden.
If you would like to join the handful of parents that have started this conversation and become a part of the next iteration of the Evergreen School Garden, please reach out to Evergreen part time staffer and parent, Melanie Corl.
Come and Grow with Us!
2015ish - When the cob tool house was still new!
Garden Volunteers circa 2012 with their new sign!
Starting seeds in the “Hoop House” circa 2015
Do you recognize this Kinder-Gardener who is about to graduate from Evergreen?
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.
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.
