Coming Soon!

March 19th - Board Meeting: In Person
March 25th - Exhibition Night for Grades 1/3/5 &7
March 26th - Exhibition Nights for Grades K/2/4/6 & 8
March 26th - Executive Committee
April 1st - Facilities Committee
April 2nd - Afternoon Student Led Conferences
April 3rd- Student Led Conferences - NO SCHOOL - EA Available
April 3rd - N&E Committee
April 6th-10th - Spring Break

Evergreen's Google Calendar

**Calendar adjustments to make up for snow days**
We have just under 4 hours to make up due to weather related closings/delays. We are scheduling the snow makeup times by adding an hour for several Mondays.
**The dates are March 23rd and 30th and April 20th and 27th. Dismissal will be 1 hour later for each grade span.**
**K-2 2:25pm**
**3-4 2:35pm**
**5-8 2:45pm**

Progress Reports for the second trimester are now available in the Infinite Campus parent portal.

Celebration of Learning:
Exhibition Nights

Next week is Exhibition Nights. For a complete program for the evening please see the Exhibition Nights Page.

Grades 1/3/5 &7 will be Wednesday, March 25th from 5:30-6:30pm.

Kindergarten/2/4/6 & 8 will be Thursday, March 26th from 5:30-6:30pm.

This Celebration of Learning is part of the curriculum and should be attended by all students and families.

EverAfter Info

Everafter is open until 6:00pm each evening during Exhibition Nights, if you are picking up from EA before attending the event, give yourself enough time to go through the normal check out procedures. Children in EverAfter must be signed out by their parent before attending Exhibition Night.

Spots in red in the picture will be reserved for EverAfter sign-out only. Parents picking up from EverAfter before attending the event need to park elsewhere.

Please reserve spots in front of the gym for EverAfter pick up!

World Down Syndrome Awareness Day TOMORROW AND Saturday

World Down Syndrome Awareness Day fall on a Saturday this year, so to celebrate with Mark, Lucy, and Sasha, we invite you to wear your mismatch socks to school on Friday, March 20th!

“We’re made up of chromosomes and almost everyone has 46… but people with Down syndrome have 47. By wearing fun, mismatched socks on March 21st, [or the school on the 20th] we are showing everyone that being different can be fun! When someone asks about your socks, take the opportunity to tell them about your friends Lucy, Sasha, and Mark and about World Down Syndrome Day!”

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Thank you again, to all of our Tourney Sponsors!

New Tourney Dates

We will be working with grade 3-8 teachers to determine new Tourney Dates that work for all!

We will keep the Tourney Giving Page open until the games have been played!
www.givebutter.com/tourney26

In the meanwhile enjoy some pictures from K-2’s Tourney Games in the gym on Monday!

EOY Trip Fees

End of year trips are almost here! All trip payments are due in full by March 31st. Please make plans to have your trip fees paid up by then.

EverAfter & Summer Camp Fees

All EverAfter balances should be paid up BEFORE making payments for summer camp.

Please login to My School Bucks and check your balances as soon as possible.

If you need assistance please contact Beth Rankin.

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!

Following Up: Doomscrolling & Its Impact on Families

Last week, we talked about how children are impacted by media exposure and how to navigate tough conversations. This week, we’re taking a closer look at something many adults (and increasingly, kids) experience: “doomscrolling.”

Doomscrolling often begins with good intentions, wanting to understand what’s happening in the world so we can feel informed and prepared. This pull toward information is very human! At the same time, constant access to news and social media can make it easy to get stuck in a cycle of negative content, leaving us feeling overwhelmed or anxious.

Mental health experts note that doomscrolling can contribute to increased anxiety, disrupted sleep, difficulty focusing, and heightened stress for both adults and children. Even when kids aren’t directly engaging with the content, they are often picking up on what we see, hear, and feel.

The good news is that small changes can make a big difference. As caregivers, one of the most powerful tools we have is modeling healthy habits.

Additional resources:

Tipsheet: When the News Feels Overwhelming.

Breaking the Scroll: Helping Our Kids Escape the Doom Loop

Stop the Scroll, Protect Your Mental Health

Expert Explains Why We’re Wired for Worry

Here are some ways to create a healthier balance at home:

Lead by example: Children notice our habits. Setting boundaries around your own screen time and engaging in offline activities sends a powerful message.
Set digital boundaries: Use screen-time limits or built-in tools to create natural stopping points. Encourage regular breaks to help the mind rest and reset.
Create tech-free times: Consider screen-free moments during meals or before bedtime. Keeping devices out of reach at night can support better sleep for everyone.
Try the 80/20 rule: Aim for most screen time (about 80%) to be educational, creative, or enriching, with the remaining time for entertainment.
Balance the content: Balance heavier news with more positive or neutral content (“joyscrolling”).
Rediscover offline activities: Encourage hobbies that don’t involve screens, such as spending time outdoors, reading, creating art, or playing music. These experiences help build creativity and resilience.

By being intentional about our media habits, we not only support our own well-being but also create a calmer, more reassuring environment for our children.

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!