November 14th, 2024

November 13, 2024

Dates of Note

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November 15th - End of First Trimester
November 21st - Board Meeting
November 27-29th - Thanksgiving Break

December 4th - Facilities Committee
December 5th - N&E Committee
December 5th - Executive Committee

Grandfriend’s Day has been rescheduled for Spring. We will announce a new date soon!

The Giving Spirit Tradition

It means even more this year, to give and to receive.

It's time, once again, for the Evergreen tradition of helping families within our community provide a more cheerful holiday! Any family can send us their child(ren)'s wishes, and Evergreen Magical Elves will shop for the children of Evergreen!

Need some magic this season? Simply fill out this online Wish List. We have lots of givers, so please don't hesitate to let us know your child's wishes! All Giving Spirit wishes are kept anonymous, and the deadline for submissions is Nov. 22.
Click here if you would like to be a Magical Elf and provide a gift for an Evergreen child. We will send a list of wishes (gifts $30 or less) out on Nov. 24. Gifts need to be delivered unwrapped to Evergreen no later than Dec. 8.

Also, during this holiday season, please keep in mind that we can provide grocery store gift cards to our families to help with your holiday meals! You can sign up for a grocery store gift card by clicking here.

Traffic Norms

Say your goodbyes and issues reminders on your way up the drive. By the time you arrive in the parking lot students should be gathering their belongings and ready to exit the car.

Students must exit the car on the right hand side. If this is impossible for some reason your student must use the center island to go to a crosswalk. They should not cross between cars.
If you need to exit your vehicle to assist your student, you need to pull around to park. Do not exit the vehicle in car line. Our staff are there to assist in getting children out of the car. If help is not coming, roll down your passenger window. (Staff at the crosswalks must remain in/near the crosswalks.)

Looking For Parents to join our ILT and N&E Committees!

Wait. What?

ILT is our Instructional Leadership Team. Members analyze data and identify goals, help to develop and monitor a School Improvement Plan, oversee and guide actions of Faculty Leadership Team.

N&E is our Nominating & Evaluating Committee. Members help shape our board of directors by identifying potential candidates, arranging board development opportunities, conducting evaluations of the board.

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Evergreen Family Fundraisers

Click the image to access an evolving list of links to Family GoFundMe Pages, Evergreen Families’ Business Fundraiser Pages, and small business owners’ still functioning businesses that need our support as we move Onward Together.

If you would like to be added to the list, please email Jen with your details.

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Community Needs

We have an ask from a family for the following items to restore some of what was lost:

-A Small Couch
-A Queen Bed
-Coffee Table
-Bookshelf
Due to allergies the family requests that the items be from a smoke-free and pet free home.

If you have items to give or would like to make a request, please contact our Student Services Manager, Kelly Stephenson.

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Like, Follow, Share

Spread the Word to shift our calls for donations from WNC to a larger audience outside our mountains.

This week and moving forward, you’ll notice a lot of calls to GIVE hitting social media from Evergreen. We know that for many of our families, this is simply out of reach this year. We are hoping that you can share these asks out to your wider community, to communities perhaps outside of WNC. Send them on to family and friends when they ask, “How can I help?”.

We are now offering Designated Giving. Donors can choose to give to one of three funds: Financial Assistance for Families, Nutrition, and our General Fund.

Don’t use Social Media?

You can also ask folks to:
TEXT: WEARECREW to 53-555
or
Visit us on our website:
www.evergreenCCS.org/give

Honey

Wildflower and Sourwood Honey from our local apiary, Haw Creek Honey, are now available for purchase! Stop by the front office to bizzle your drizzle.

December 6th: Vision and Hearing Screenings - Action Required

Evergreen will be conducting hearing and vision screenings for 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th Grades on December 6th. Parental permission is required for students to participate in one or both of the following screenings:

Vision Screening - intended to recognize vision concerns as early as possible
Hearing Screening - intended to identify potential hearing problems and determine the need for further evaluation

Please fill out this Permission Slip to grant your child access to these important health screenings.

The Power of Co-Regulation:
Supporting Emotional Growth Together

This week we are expanding on last week’s topic of resetting our nervous systems by focusing on the related skill of co-regulation—an important and powerful way to help children manage emotions and develop resilience. Co-regulation is a mutual act that is essentially an “exchange of calm” between two people and involves:

Providing support: Offering understanding, empathy, and a listening ear

Modeling: Demonstrating how to regulate emotions through calm behavior
Coaching: Providing feedback and helping others learn to recognize and respond to their own emotional cues
Creating a supportive environment: Structuring a space that encourages self-regulation

When people are in close proximity, their brains and nervous systems can read each other’s emotional states and influence the production and release of certain hormones such as cortisol and oxytocin, which are involved in stress response and feelings of safety, security, and connection. When we can remain present and calm, we are demonstrating that big emotions can be managed, which is a crucial first step to self-regulation.

Research shows that children who experience consistent co-regulation develop better emotional awareness, empathy, and coping skills. Remember, it’s okay if you’re also learning these skills along the way; modeling calm responses not only helps your child but strengthens your connection too. Let's make co-regulation a small part of each day, helping our kids grow into resilient, self-aware adults!

From the Desk of:

Annie Mast
NCC, LCMHC
(828) 298 2173 x1312

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Additional Reading:

ChildMind.org: What is Co-Regulation

Harvard Health: Helping Kids & Teens Manage Big Emotions

Calm: What is Co-Regulation in Relationships?

Regulation & Nervous System Reset Techniques for Practice:

Vagus Nerve Reset: The Voo Breath

1 Minute Suprasternal Notch Massage

The Butterfly Hug

Rescheduled - AIG Info Session- December 10th

Come learn more about Evergreen’s Academically/Intellectually Gifted program: our philosophy, how students are identified and included, as well as the services available.

Meet Brittany, Cameron, and Michaela in the Multipurpose Room (behind middle school) on Tuesday, December 10th from 5:00-6:00pm.

Shine On, Shine On!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Community Builders Gathering at the River Arts Brewery!

Connect With Free Resources for Families

BCPL Events

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.

RFR Offerings

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!

**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!

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!

Did you know that 10% of each Artsonia purchase is donated to the school.

November 7th, 2024

November 7, 2024

Dates of Note

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November 11th - Veteran’s Day - No School
November 13th - Facilities Committee

November 14th - Finance Committee

November 15th - End of First Trimester

November 21st - Board Meeting
November 27-29th - Thanksgiving Break

Grandfriend’s Day has been rescheduled for Spring. We will announce a new date soon!

Lunch

If you have qualified for D-SNAP, please fill out our Free and Reduced Lunch Application. You will only need your D-SNAP case number.

Though our lunch caterer is not yet back in operation, we are still offering lunch.

We have kid favorites like Strawberry and Peanut Butter Uncrustables, Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, String Cheese, Pretzels, Carrots with Ranch, Fruit and Milk!

No need to pre-order!

EVERAFTER

Thank you all for understanding the need for modified hours and sign-up process. We are now back to the normal "drop in" model where you just need to let your child and their teachers know when they are attending.

Wolfpack Sports:

Unfortunately the storm disruptions mean we were not able to continue with our volleyball team season. Flag Football is resuming but only for a couple weeks and with just one or two games. Looking ahead, we will have a Wolfpack Basketball season, though we might not start it as early in December as originally planned. Middle school parents will be notified of the signups for that when they become available--expect that closer to Thanksgiving.

Ski and Snowboard Club:

We are planning to run this again this year! Look for more announcements in the next two weeks or so.

Looking For Parents to join our ILT and N&E Committees!

Wait. What?

ILT is our instructional Leadership Team. Members analyze data and identify goals, help to develop and monitor a School Improvement Plan, oversee and guide actions of Faculty Leadership Team

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Evergreen Family Fundraisers

If you would like to be added to the list, please email Jen with your details.

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Community Needs

We have an ask from a family for the following items to restore some of what was lost:

-A Small Couch
-A Queen Bed Frame - (Mattress procured!)
-Coffee Table
-Bookshelf
Due to allergies the family requests that the items be from a smoke-free and pet free home.

If you have items to give or would like to make a request, please contact our Student Services Manager, Kelly Stephenson.

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Community Builders Gathering - NEW LOCATION

Evergreen Gathering organized by the Community Builders. All invited (parents, children, and staff)!
Look for the green tablecloth!

Friday, Nov 8 @ 4pm, RAD Brewing

13 Mystery Street, River Arts District https://theradbrewco.com/

Please sign up for Community Builder announcements, help requests, and resource share with Whatsapp!

Get notifications of gatherings on WhatsApp! Sign up to join HERE!

Honey

Wildflower and Sourwood Honey from our local apiary, Haw Creek Honey are now available for purchase! Stop by the front office to bizzle your drizzle.

December 6th: Vision and Hearing Screenings - Action Required

Vision Screening - intended to recognize vision concerns as early as possible
Hearing Screening - intended to identify potential hearing problems and determine the need for further evaluation

Please fill out this Permission Slip to grant your child access to these important health screenings.

Resetting our Nervous Systems

As we continue processing the impacts of Hurricane Helene, self-regulation is an important skill that can help our bodies and minds process and recover. The overwhelming stress of surviving or witnessing traumatic events can activate the body’s "fight-or-flight" response, which is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system. When trauma responses like anxiety, panic, or hypervigilance linger, the body may remain in this heightened state, making it difficult to regain a sense of safety and calm. This is where resetting the nervous system becomes essential.

One effective approach is to focus on calming the vagus nerve, which plays a significant role in managing the parasympathetic nervous system. Activating the parasympathetic response can help counteract the sympathetic "fight-or-flight" response, allowing the body to return to a state of rest and recovery. Here are a few techniques:

Deep Breathing: Slow, deep breaths, particularly exhaling longer than inhaling, can help activate the vagus nerve. Try inhaling for four counts, holding for four, and exhaling for six to eight counts. This pattern slows the heart rate and sends calming signals to the brain.
Grounding Exercises: Grounding involves focusing on the present moment, such as by feeling the texture of a chair, the ground underfoot, or holding a comforting object. Bringing attention to physical sensations helps shift focus away from distressing memories or fears and returns the mind to the present.
Vagal Stimulation: Activities like gentle humming, singing, or even gargling stimulate the vagus nerve directly. The vibrations produced can send calming signals through the nervous system, helping to shift it out of the heightened state.
Gentle Movement: Practicing gentle yoga or mindful stretching encourages the release of tension and helps the body reconnect with a sense of balance. Moving at a slow, mindful pace can help create a sense of safety and control within the body.