Coming Soon!

April 29th - May 1st - 7th Grade EOY Trip!
May 1st - 2nd Grade EOY Trip
May 1st - N&E Committee
May 2nd - Fill Your Cup at the Whale & Support Evergreen
May 5th-7th- 3rd Grade EOY Trip
May 5th -8th - 5th Grade EOY Trip
May 5th-8th - 8th Grade EOY Trip
May 6th-8th - 4th Grade EOY Trip
May 6th-8th - 6th Grade EOY Trip
May 6th - Facilities Committee
May 8th - Legislative Committee

Evergreen's Google Calendar

Fill Your Cup and Support our School!

Saturday, May 2nd, The Whale in West AVL is hosting a fundraiser for Evergreen. Come fill your cup with community and Kombucha- or whatever else you’d like to drink- and enjoy the vibe.

We are going to be hosting a raffle with some beautiful East Fork Pottery pieces, and other items TBD. If you have something you’d like to donate to this fundraiser, please email Susan Haldane or reply to the Scoop to make a donation!

RSVP - I'm there!

May 21st
Evergreen Annual Meeting - Please Attend

Tuesday, May 21st, from 5:30-6:30pm is the Evergreen Annual Meeting.

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.

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.

Pre-Order 2025-2026 Yearbooks!

Yearbooks can now be pre-ordered through MySchoolBucks for $25!

Pre-ordering your copy will let us to know how many we need to have printed. We will order a limited quantity of extras which will be available for purchase at school after the preorder window has closed on May 1st. These copies will be offered on a first come first served basis. Make sure you get your copy by pre-ordering now!

Save the Date!
Evergreen Art Show Opens on May 12th!

Join us for our Annual Spring Art Show Opening on May 12th, from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the East Asheville Library.

The Library will provide light refreshments and K-8 work will be displayed in their Flowstate Gallery.

Second grade works on mastering Radial Symmetry!

Tourney Rain Dates!

Seventh & Eighth Grade will play on April 27th 1:30pm.

We will keep the giving page open through the end of the month. We are currently only $7,722 short of our goal! Has your grade level made it to their goal of $5,555?

www.givebutter.com/tourney26

We are also keeping the Penny Jug out through the 27th! So send in your pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters! Let’s make Johnny’s brother, “Miscellaneous Cash” our biggest donor of the Tourney!

Return those Library Books!

If you see a charge in MySchoolBucks for a library book, that is a replacement fee, not a fine, for overdue books. Simply return the book to the library to have this fee removed from your account!

Summer Camp Registration is now 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!

Health Benefits of Nature

Time Outside is More Than Just Fun, It’s a Healthy Choice!

As the days grow longer and everything begins to bloom, this time of year offers a natural opportunity to step outside and recognize the beauty and flow of life around us. Spending time in nature is more than just a seasonal activity–it’s a simple, powerful, and usually free (!!!) way to support both physical and mental well-being for children and adults alike. In fact, intentional time outside has a multitude of whole-health benefits, such as:

  • Physical Health: Outdoor environments invite natural movement which supports strength, coordination, and overall health. Whether it’s walking, climbing, playing, or exploring, moving our bodies on a regular basis also supports health and longevity for our muscles, bones, and joints.

  • Sleep Health: Fresh air and sunlight can help regulate sleep patterns and boost energy levels. 

  • Emotional Health: Nature has a grounding, calming effect on the body and mind. Spending time outdoors can help reduce feelings of stress, frustration, and overwhelm, while supporting a more positive mood. Even brief time outside has been linked to reduced stress hormones and improved immune functioning. For children specifically, regular access to outdoor time is associated with increased emotional regulation, fewer behavioral challenges, and a greater sense of overall well-being.

  • Cognitive (mental + brain) Health: Stepping away from busy, structured environments and into nature gives the brain a chance to reset. Outdoor time has been shown to improve attention, focus, problem-solving skills, and frustration tolerance. This can be especially helpful for students who may feel mentally fatigued or overstimulated during the school day. 

  • Learning & Development: Nature-based play encourages curiosity, creativity, and flexible thinking. Whether children are building, imagining, or exploring, they are developing important skills that support both academic learning and social growth. Time outdoors can also promote cooperation, communication, and confidence.

As we enter this season of growth and renewal, consider finding small ways to incorporate nature into your family’s routine. Whether it’s an after-dinner walk, time at a local park, or simply playing outside for a few extra minutes, these intentional moments for connecting to the natural world around us can have a positive impact on our health and well-being. So ditch those screens and SPRING into better health for your mind, body, and heart space by getting outside, connecting with nature, and experiencing all of its magnificence around us.

Sunbucks will be available Summer 2026!

Do you qualify for NCDHHS’s Summer Nutritional Assistance Program? Find out on their website.

If you are already registered for the National Free Lunch Program you are auto-enrolled.

If you already have an EBT card, the funds will automatically be loaded. If you don't already have an EBT card, one will be mailed to you - to the address the school has on file- on March 31. Making this is a great time to make sure the school has up to date contact information for your family!

 

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!