Dates of Note
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
ATTN Middle School Parents: Lower Lot Pickup ends at 3:25. Students will be walked up to EA after that time and will need to be checked out through EA.
Good Luck to our 8th Graders!
Grad Panels are tonight! Here are a few things to remember when you are giving a big presentation:
Judges are here to see you. Don’t rush through!
Take up TIME. Take up SPACE.Pausing to take a breath to calm yourself before and during presentations is less noticeable, and more helpful than you think.
Admitting you’re nervous can help relieve some of the pressure, and it’s relatable.
Do it scared. You may realize at the end that you are not scared anymore.
Refer to your slideshow, you worked hard to create it, show it off!
Believe in yourself, you’ve got this.
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, sunscreen, umbrellas, picnic blankets, etc.! Of course parking will be at a premium, so plan to arrive early and park in the lower or looping lot and walk or take the shuttle up. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home. Make sure to let a teacher know if you are taking your child home after the ceremony.
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, sunscreen, umbrellas, picnic blankets, etc.! Of course parking will be at a premium, so plan to arrive early and park in the lower or looping lot and walk or take the shuttle up. Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home. Make sure to let a teacher know if you are taking your child home after the ceremony.
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.
Of course parking will be at a premium, so plan to arrive early and park in the lower or looping lot and walk or take the shuttle up. Shuttle Service will be available from Asheville Gospel Chapel @ 350 Old Haw Creek, once the lower lot has filled please plan to park there.
Look for additional program details in classroom newsletters. Please leave pets at home.
A limited number of yearbooks are now available for purchase in the front office.
Please pick up before June 12!
Price: $25
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.
Click here to check out all of the cards available!
Evergreen Annual Fund
Given the time and opportunity, would you buy your teacher a coffee? Would you buy them a coffee every month?
By scheduling a monthly donation of just $5/month you will be helping us reach our Evergreen Annual Goal. The main thing the Evergreen Annual Fund funds is our teachers’ salaries. So skip the coffee and help us fund their ability to buy their own coffee.
Not that we don’t appreciate treatsies. We like treatsies too.
Summer Nutrition Program for Kids
Apply for the SUNBUCKS Program by August 31st. You may have received a letter in April if you pre-qualified for auto-enrollment.
Bookmark this Site Finder to see Summer Meals Locations and Times.
These information sheets are also available in the front office.
Desplácese hasta la página 4 para obtener la información en español. Estas hojas informativas también están disponibles en la recepción.
Other languages are available through the SunBuck Website linked above.
TOMORROW:
Community Builders'
Year End Gathering
When: Friday, June 6th
post pick up and beyond
Where: Highland Brewing;
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.
SUMMER IS UPON US!
As the school year winds down, summer brings a welcome shift in pace for many families. Whether your plans include travel, camps, or quiet days at home, summer is a great opportunity to recharge and keep kids feeling supported, structured, and confident. While the busyness of the school year along with extra-curricular activities can make it challenging to find downtime or fill our self-care and/or entertainment buckets, summer offers valuable time to focus on those things more intentionally. Here are three key ways to make the most of the months ahead:
☀️ 1. Prioritize Self-Care—for Kids and Parents
Summer is a great time to build healthy habits that sometimes get lost in the school-year shuffle. Encourage your child to:
Spend time outside in nature
Get plenty of sleep (yes, even in summer!)
Practice mindfulness, breathing, or relaxation routines
Explore creative outlets like art, music, or journaling
And don’t forget about your own self-care. Taking time to recharge as a parent sets the tone for a calm and connected summer for the whole family.
More tips on Practicing Self-Care in the Summertime
⏰ 2. Keep a Light Routine
Kids thrive with predictability—even during summer break. Routines don’t need to be rigid, but a simple structure can help prevent boredom and big emotions. You might include:
Morning routines (wake-up, breakfast, getting dressed)
Quiet times or “independent play” blocks
Chores and responsibilities
Evening wind-down rituals
A loose daily rhythm helps kids feel secure and manage transitions more easily when school starts again.
More tips on The Importance of Summer Routines
📚 3. Prevent the Summer Slide
It’s natural for kids to forget some academic skills over the summer—but there are easy ways to keep learning fun and pressure-free:
Set aside 15–20 minutes a day for reading together
Let them write postcards, shopping lists, or keep a summer journal
Try math in real life—like measuring ingredients or counting change
Use free educational apps or workbooks that feel like games
These little moments can go a long way in keeping brains engaged and confident for the fall.
Tips & Activities for Preventing the Summer Slide
💛 Wishing your family a joyful, restorative, and balanced summer!
A note from Annie:
To my K-4 families - Being your counselor this year has truly been a gift to me in ways I can’t adequately describe. Evergreen is such a special place; every day I come to work and am reminded how important it is to have a soft, safe, and nurturing place to land, where we all work together to help each other and grow into the best version of ourselves. I hope our elementary students have learned as much from me as I have from them this year! It is an honor to walk alongside your children and be a part of their stories, helping them grow, learn, and discover themselves and the world around them. I am looking ahead with hope and excitement for when we all get to come together again in August!
A note from Hunter:
To all my 5-8 families - I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for the past two years I’ve spent at Evergreen. It has been an absolute privilege to support and grow alongside your incredible children during such formative years. While I will not be returning next year, please know this decision was not made lightly. I leave with deep appreciation for the trust you've placed in me and the many meaningful connections we've built together. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your children's journey—it's an experience I will always carry with me.
Return all Books by TOMORROW
Please return all books by JUNE 6th.
Check your coffee tables and bookshelves for any Evergreen Library Books, and get those returned asap!
FOUR AND A HALF MORE DAYS OF SCHOOL!
Free & Fun Community Events!
Click the image or the link to go to the official event page.
Odyssey Clayworks
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 11- 3
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.
Montford Park Players presents
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
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 former Kinder-Gardener who is currently a 7th grader?
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!
It’s like torture, but you DO have to add yourself back to the Evergreen List at Ingles, Publix, and Harris Teeter each fall!
THANK YOU in advance for enduring this trial.
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.
