June 6th, 2024

Dance your Cares Away, Worries for Another Day, Let the Fraggles Play
Down at The “Welcome Summer!” Dance Party at the Grey Eagle

This event is open to the public. Bring your friends and family for dancing, face painting, fairy hair and fun!

Equity Tickets

If price is a major obstacle for you to attend, we’d rather you attend! We are offering sliding scale, donation based access to the event at the door. Just bring cash, or show a receipt for a donation through the event’s website.

https://givebutter.com/c/WelcomeSummer

Raffle Item from Half Wright Studios, “Laurels of Asheville”

Silent Auction - Bidding is Heating Up!

New items just keep popping up!

Check out the fun and exciting offerings from Evergreen Families and local businesses!

You can also pre-order raffle tickets through the Silent Auction Site. When you preorder them, we will fill them out here so there’s no need to spend time at the event scribbling all your info on the back of a tiny ticket!

Raffle Items will only be available at the event so get your tickets now!

Pre-Order Raffle Tickets and they’ll be waiting for you at the door!

Moving up Ceremonies

Add these and all other Evergreen events to your calendar and never miss a beat!

Click on either image for the school’s Google Calendar and look for the (+) bottom right!

Returning Evergreeners: Unexcused Absences during the first 20 Days means cuts to important funding!

Please do not make any plans that would mean your child/ren will miss any of the first 20 days of school.

When students are absent during the first 20 days of the year, Evergreen’s funding is impacted for the remainder of the school year.

For example: If you schedule a trip where a student would miss 5 school days, Evergreen would lose approximately $2,250 of school funding! And, that's just state funding. Buncombe County also bases yearly funding for the school solely on attendance during the first 20 days of school.

The First 20 Days are: August 20th (Orientation) through September 17th.

Missing Orientation Day or days within the first week could also mean risking your spot at Evergreen. So much information about your new classroom and the school year will be shared during orientation. In addition, the first week of school is used in the classroom to create a classroom culture that students will use throughout the school year. That is why it is mandatory.

 
 

Action Needed: Please Tell the County Commissioners not to cut Funding for our Nurse

Without county funding Evergreen is at risk of no longer having a nurse on campus. Please get involved and email our representatives!

BCHHS Director: Ellis Vaughan <ellis.vaughan@buncombecounty.org>

Click here to email our County Commissioners.

“Did you know that last Thursday alone Nurse Amy saw 20 students in her office?!?”
— Kelly, Student Services

A note from the Evergreen Business Office and EverAfter on your child care payment records:

As some of you may have heard, Evergreen will not be using MyPaymentsPlus next year. We are moving to a new system that will roll out in July. Since we've used MPP for EverAfter, before school, and summer camp, many of you have records there that you may want or need come tax time next April, or for FSA and dependant care reimbursements.You will lose access to your MyPaymentsPlus account on June 30th, so if you will need those records, please make sure to log in and get them once all remaining fees have been paid for this year. Evergreen will export what information we can before we also lose our access, but that may not include all of what you need. 

Reminder - All Fees are Due by June 12th, 2024

Please login to MyPayments Plus and pay your fees by the last day of school and download any information you may need for tax season now!

If you have questions or need assistance please contact our Business Manager Extrordinaire, Beth Rankin.

25 Anniversary Edition Shirts On Sale Until June 12th

Celebrate 25 Years with T-Shirt savings! Five Dollars off our popular 25th Anniversary styles.

Tees can be picked up in the Development Office, or contact Lynni for alternate delivery options!

$5 EARTH DAY SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE!

Click either picture to see current inventory and claim your size!

Invitation for Feedback and Summer Resources

Summer is officially upon us! Congratulations Evergreen Community, we have successfully completed another wonderful school year!

In addition to our school-wide programming and staff trainings, each year the counseling department aims to offer several parent education workshops on relevant parenting and wellness topics. This school year, we noticed a decline in attendance to these events and we are eager to modify our future offerings to increase parent/community engagement!  We invite you to please take a moment to share your input by completing this Parent Education Events Survey, so that we can plan upcoming parent education opportunities that meet our families’ interests and needs.

A few closing remarks from your school counselors…

From Annie:

It was a beautiful heart-gift to return from maternity leave in January to such a warm welcome. In a season of life so full of change, new experiences, and unpredictability, coming “home” to Evergreen felt like the grounding strategy I didn’t know I needed! It has been so nice to feel firmly “planted” here in the Evergreen community and as excited as I am for summer break, I will be equally as excited to return in the fall for another year of nurturing our elementary students’ growth!

From Hunter: 

I can’t believe it is already JUNE!! This has been a year full of opportunities to step up to challenges, create space for continual growth, and to celebrate successes! As a first year counselor, I am excited to take all I have learned over the past 10 months and return next year with renewed energy and creative ideas for evolving our middle school counseling program. My heart is filled with gratitude that I have had the privilege to work with this community of 5th-8th grade students, families, and staff. 

Lastly, please click the following link for a List of Summer Resources that may be beneficial for your family over the summer and beyond!

Have a great summer full of rest, rejuvenation, and fun!  We can’t wait to see you all in August 🙂

~Annie & Hunter

Summer Reading for Adults!

The Cultural Disciples Book Club will pick back up in August. You can join in by reading these books over the summer.

 
“Alone, we are a solitary violin, a lonely flute, a trumpet singing in the dark. Together, we are a symphony.”
— Brendan Slocumb, The Violin Conspiracy

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.

Download the app and start scanning your receipts at checkout!

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May 30th, 2024

Moving up Ceremonies

Add these and all other Evergreen events to your calendar and never miss a beat!

Click on either image for the school’s Google Calendar and look for the (+) bottom right!

One more day to Reach our goal:
23K In the Month of May

Evergreen Community Charter School receives 25% less funding from state and federal agencies than a traditional public school.

That’s where the *community* part of our name comes in. We rely on the support & generosity of our community.

We need to raise 23K in the Month of May. Please click the Donate Button to check out our new, secure donation software and see how easy it is to Give to Evergreen with GiveButter.

  • $5 would offset the cost of a lunch

  • $25 would offset the cost of a box of paper

  • $50 would offset the cost of filling up the bus’ tank

  • $100 would offset a professional development course

If everyone reading this gave $33 today,
we would reach our goal!
If that amount is a stretch,
*any* amount will help us get across that goal line!

“Welcome Summer!” Dance Party at the grey Eagle

https://givebutter.com/c/WelcomeSummer

Text your Evergreen besties and make a plan to celebrate the end of the school year at the Welcome Summer Dance Party and Fundraiser!

Afternoon Vibe:

The Party Kicks off at 3pm with a Kid Hop Dance Party!

You might know Sagan from Mondays behind the Reception Desk, or EverAfter, but did you know they have a Radio Show called RadioActive Kids on AshevilleFM? Meaning they have a wide variety of awesome kid friendly tunes to spin for you and your tiny dancer!

The Grey Eagle Taqueria will be open until 7pm to delight with their platanos, nachos, and of course tacos!

This event is open to the public. Bring your friends and family!

Evening Vibe:

6pm- Beginner’s Salsa Dance Lesson

Emily and Marco of SalsaAVL will be providing Beginner Salsa Instruction for the first hour of the evening. They will also include some bachata and merengue in the mix. The lesson will be taught so that partnered or unpartnered dancers can enjoy learning to dance!

7-10pm - Welcome Summer by Dancing the Night Away

The dance floor will open again at 7pm for an all ages dance party with DJ Spirit Animal. Bring the kids or leave them with a sitter, y’all decide. Try out the moves you learned in the lesson, or do your own thing!

Silent Auction - Bidding Opens Tomorrow!

Some exciting new items just dropped! Like a Week-long stay at an oceanfront condo, East Fork Pottery, and Energetic Healing in Nature- a guided hike and healing experience!

The Silent Auction will open tomorrow at 8am! If you have not already, take a moment to Register to Bid and check out the fun and exciting offerings from Evergreen Families and local businesses!

You can also pre-order raffle tickets through the Silent Auction Site. When you preorder them, we will fill them out here so there’s no need to spend time at the event scribbling all your info on the back of a tiny ticket!

Yearbook Ordering Deadline Tomorrow!

Be sure to order a yearbook for the 2023-2024 school year. Ordering happens on the My Payments Plus page, in the Events & Activities section for each student.

Other Summer Reading!

The Cultural Disciples Book Club will pick back up in August. You can join in by reading these books over the summer.

 
“Alone, we are a solitary violin, a lonely flute, a trumpet singing in the dark. Together, we are a symphony.”
— Brendan Slocumb, The Violin Conspiracy

End of Year Accounting: Time to Settle Up!

Reminder - All Fees are Due by June 12th, 2024

Please login to MyPayments Plus and pay your fees by the last day of school.
(Don’t forget to order the yearbook if you’re needing one!)

If you have questions or need assistance please contact our Business Manager Extrordinaire, Beth Rankin.

25 Anniversary Edition Shirts On Sale Now

Celebrate 25 Years with T-Shirt savings! Five Dollars off our popular 25th Anniversary styles.

Tees can be picked up in the Development Office, or contact Lynni for alternate delivery options!

$5 EARTH DAY SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE!

Click either picture to see current inventory and claim your size!

Maintaining Social-Emotional Skills and Good Mental Health During Summer Break

For kids, summer break is usually a time to kick back and relax, but for some, the change in routine can be disconcerting. Children who are neurodivergent or who may be navigating anxiety, depression, or other mental health related issues may find that summer break takes them away from the “safety” of their school routines. These kids may actually experience increased anxiety when summer break begins. Parents may also struggle as they try to balance work while making sure kids are happy and fulfilled all summer.

In fact, a study by the American Physiological Society found that people are more likely to have higher levels of stress hormones in the summer than in winter. Summer weather can wear our bodies down physically. Extended periods in heat can cause sleeplessness, lethargy, lack of appetite and dehydration, all of which can lead to challenging behaviors and anxiety. That’s why it’s important to take a proactive approach to maintain social-emotional and mental wellbeing this summer. 

When we approach summer break with intentionality around preserving social, emotional, and mental health, we increase the likelihood that transitions into and out of summer break will be smooth, and students and their families will be ready to start the new school year feeling connected and rejuvenated. Creating structure through schedules, planning fun activities, making time to connect with others, enjoying time outside, making quality family time a priority, and finding a healthy balance between downtime and planned activities are all strategies that can help ensure a fun, meaningful, and restful summer. 

Follow the links below for more tips and strategies for creating a balanced, fun, and restorative summer break. We are almost there! 

Additional Resources:

ChildMind: Strategies for a Successful Summer Break

Student Mental Health Over Summer Break

Curious B.E.I.N.G.S: Social Emotional Learning Activities for Summer

Move This World: 14 SEL Activities for Summer

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.

Download the app and start scanning your receipts at checkout!

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May 23rd, 2024

“Welcome Summer!” Dance Party at the grey Eagle - June 8th

Text your Evergreen besties and make a plan to celebrate the end of the school year at the Welcome Summer Dance Party and Fundraiser!

This event is open to the public. Bring your friends and family!

Afternoon Vibe:

The Party Kicks off at 3pm with a Kid Hop Dance Party!

You might know Sagan from Mondays behind the Reception Desk, or EverAfter, but did you know they have a Radio Show called RadioActive Kids on AshevilleFM? Meaning they have a wide variety of awesome kid friendly tunes to spin for you and your tiny dancer!

The Grey Eagle Taqueria will be open until 7pm to delight with their platanos, nachos, and of course tacos!

Evening Vibe:

6pm- Beginner’s Salsa Dance Lesson

Emily and Marco of SalsaAVL will be providing Beginner Salsa Instruction for the first hour of the evening. They will also include some bachata and merengue in the mix. The lesson will be taught so that partnered or unpartnered dancers can enjoy learning to dance!

7-10pm - Welcome Summer by Dancing the Night Away

The dance floor will open again at 7pm for an all ages dance party with DJ Spirit Animal. Bring the kids or leave them with a sitter, y’all decide. Try out the moves you learned in the lesson, or do your own thing!

Check Out the Silent Auction Offerings & Register to Bid!

Bidding will open next week, Friday, May 31st!
In the meantime you can sneak a peek at the listings and Register to Bid.

We have some fun and exciting offerings from Evergreen families and local businesses! Check it out here!

You can also pre-order raffle tickets through the Silent Auction Site. When you preorder them, we will fill them out here so there’s no need to spend time at the event scribbling all your info on the back of a tiny ticket!

Click to go to Evergreen’s Google Calendar.
Add it to your device!

Click to go to Evergreen’s Google Calendar.
Add it to your device!

$23K In the Month of May

Evergreen Community Charter School receives 25% less funding from state and federal agencies than a traditional public school.

That’s where the *community* part of our name comes in. We rely on the support & generosity of our community.

We need to raise $23K in the Month of May. Please click the Donate Button to check out our new, secure donation software and see how easy it is to Give to Evergreen with GiveButter.

  • $5 would offset the cost of a lunch

  • $25 would offset the cost of a box of paper

  • $50 would offset the cost of filling up the bus’ tank

  • $100 would offset a professional development course

Consider setting a sustainable recurring donation.

Sustaining Donors: Your important monthly contribution is missed and is having an impact.

If you have not yet done so, it is so simple to re-establish your monthly or quarterly recurring donation with our new donation software.

Just click here and Givebutter will take care of it!

Or call Susan, she’s happy help!
828-298-2173 x 1216

“Zero platform fees means your ENTIRE donation goes to supporting Evergreen!”
— Susan Haldane

A Wolfpack Throwback

Be sure to order a yearbook for the 2023-2024 school year. Ordering happens on the My Payments Plus page, in the Events & Activities section for each student.

Silent Auction Raffle Item Request

Would you like to donate to the school by offering a handmade item, specialized service, or an experience to our raffle?

Head over to our Silent Auction Page
and fill out the Donation Form!

Past donations from community members have looked like:

  • A foraging trek with an experienced naturalist, a cooking class, a pottery workshop, guided adventures

  • Blown glass, hand woven scarves, jewelry

  • Professional Services like: massage, life/ parenting coaching, gym membership, interior design

Please let us know if you’d like to participate by Monday, May 27th

Identifying Signs and Symptoms of Mental Ilness

As we continue to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing some parent resources this week that can help you promote your family’s mental well-being and identify early signs of mental health needs.

Erika’s Lighthouse is a trusted program with a phenomenal family resource library aimed at promoting good mental health and the prevention, early identification and early intervention of youth mental health issues. While accessing the full library requires creating a login (free), this We All Have Mental Health Family Workbook is a great starting place that offers education, tips, and excellent ready-to-use activities.

A Parent Handbook on Childhood and Teen Depression is also available.

If you think your child might be experiencing a mental health concern, another great resource for additional information and guidance is Child Mind Institute. Family tools include a symptom checker and FAQs for seeking additional care. Your child’s pediatrician can also be a helpful support when considering next steps. 

Additional Resources:

#MyYoungerSelf- The Child Mind Institute’s campaign fights the stigma for the 1 in 5 children struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Actors, athletes, influencers and more send messages of hope that transform lives.

On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning, student-led and student-produced podcast about the biggest mental health challenges young people face. In each episode, two teen reporters guide you through stories by high schoolers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs about the teenage experience that connects, educates and inspires listeners of all ages.

SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign podcast, “What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment,” provides a platform for parents and caregivers to get informed, be prepared, and take action by having open and honest conversations with their kids about substance use and mental health.

Video Library- Child Mind Institute has a collection of videos covering multiple mental health topics that are produced in partnership with expert clinicians and psychologists.

End of Year Accounting: Time to Settle Up!

Reminder - All Fees are Due by June 12th, 2024

Please log in to MyPayments Plus and pay your fees by the last day of school.
(Don’t forget to order the yearbook!)

If you have questions or need assistance please contact our Business Manager Extraordinaire, Beth Rankin.

 

Summer Reading!

The Cultural Disciples Book Club will pick back up in August. You can join in by reading these books over the summer.

“If you’re not moving up you are slipping down.”
— Geraldine Brooks, Horse
“Alone, we are a solitary violin, a lonely flute, a trumpet singing in the dark. Together, we are a symphony.”
— Brendan Slocumb, The Violin Conspiracy

25 Anniversary Edition Shirts On Sale Now

Celebrate 25 Years with T-Shirt savings! Five Dollars off our popular 25th Anniversary styles.

Click the pic to see current inventory and claim your size!

Tees can be picked up in the Development Office, or contact Lynni for alternate delivery options!

$5 EARTH DAY SHIRTS
NOW AVAILABLE!

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.

Download the app and start scanning your receipts at checkout!

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May 16th, 2024

TONIGHT: Evergreen Annual Meeting

Our Annual Meeting will take place in-person in the gymnasium on May 16th at 5:30 pm. This meeting is a great opportunity for all members of our community to come together to celebrate accomplishments, award special recognitions, and give updates on progress toward our strategic goals. We will also be voting for the new Board Members for the 2024-25 school year!

We encourage all parents to attend this meeting, as important stakeholders in our school.
This meeting will be followed by our regularly scheduled board meeting.

 

  • Once cones are up for morning and afternoon traffic EVERYONE must use crosswalks and not cross at top of the hill or from picnic island to lower MS. Including staff.

  • Children MUST exit from the right side of the car. If something is wrong and they can not use the passenger side doors, then instruct them to use the central sidewalk to get to one of the 2 crosswalks. Please do not send children between cars.

“Welcome Summer!” Dance Party at the grey Eagle

Join us for an all ages celebration of summer! A party in 3 parts:

3pm -The afternoon will be filled with kid friendly tunes and fun!

6pm - Learn some salsa moves or grab some salsa and good food at the in-house taqueria until 7pm.

7pm- Show off your new moves or bust out the old ones on the dance floor, chill on the patio with your Evergreen pals, or beat their bid for that Silent Auction item you've had your eye on.

Buy tickets by clicking the graphic below, invite your friends, get updates, see artist spotlights, silent auction sneak peeks, and more by joining our Facebook event!

 

Silent Auction Raffle Item Request

Would you like to donate to the school by offering a handmade item, specialized service, or an experience to our raffle?

Head over to our Silent Auction Page
and fill out the Donation Form!

Past donations from community members have looked like:

  • A foraging trek with an experienced naturalist, a cooking class, a pottery workshop, guided adventures

  • Blown glass, hand woven scarves, jewelry

  • Professional Services like: massage, life/ parenting coaching, gym membership, interior design

Please let us know if you’d like to participate by Monday, May 27th

23K In the Month of May

Evergreen Community Charter School receives 25% less funding from state and federal agencies than a traditional public school.

That’s where the *community* part of our name comes in. We rely on the support & generosity of our community.

We need to raise 23K in the Month of May. Please click the Donate Button to check out our new, secure donation software and see how easy it is to Give to Evergreen with GiveButter.

  • $5 would offset the cost of a lunch

  • $25 would offset the cost of a box of paper

  • $50 would offset the cost of filling up the bus’ tank

  • $100 would offset a professional development course

Consider setting a sustainable recurring donation.

A Wolfpack Throwback

Be sure to order a yearbook for the 2023-2024 school year. Ordering happens on the My Payments Plus page, in the Events & Activities section for each student.

End of Year Accounting: Time to Settle Up!

Reminder - All Fees are Due by June 12th, 2024

Please login to MyPayments Plus and pay your fees by the last day of school.
(Don’t forget to order the yearbook if you’re needing one!)

If you have questions or need assistance please contact our Business Manager Extrordinaire, Beth Rankin.

Click Here for the Official School Calendar

Click to go to Evergreen’s Google Calendar.
Add it to your device!

Click to go to Evergreen’s Google Calendar.
Add it to your device!

Celebrating our Girls on the Run Program!

Girls on The Run completed the 8 week program with a 5k on May 5th.

In addition to completing the run, the team also participated in a community impact project and created bracelets of love for pediatric patients. The bracelets were donated to Mission Children's Hospital. A bracelet will be left on the pillow of new patients to express love and compassion from our community.

End of Year Testing and Test Anxiety

This week we are going to talk about TESTS! As many of us know, testing can cause us all different types of stress and anxiety. And this is even more true for students. When students experience test anxiety they are actually experiencing a type of performance anxiety. Performance anxiety is when we feel the pressure to do well in a certain situation where performance counts towards something. When we’re feeling this way we may experience some physical symptoms like butterflies in our stomach, increased heart rate, or feeling sweaty and shaky. This anxiety is a result of anticipating something stressful and it can affect our mind and body. When we experience stress our body releases the hormone adrenaline, which prepares us for our fight or flight response. A little bit of stress can help us focus and actually perform better. But too much stress can lead to overwhelm and get in the way of what we need to do.

So how can we help our students combat test anxiety? Here are some helpful things that students can add to their routine to avoid feeling those nervous feelings before a big test:

  • Practice good study habits

  • Create a pretest routine

  • Practice relaxation techniques

  • Be sure to hydrate and nourish your body with food

  • Get enough sleep

  • Speak with a teacher if you feel nervous

  • Accept mistakes and be gentle with yourself

 

When we think that we can’t do something or are not going to do well, it often causes our anxiety to increase. We want our students to feel capable and confident when it comes to test taking and other challenging situations they will face. It is important to encourage our students to have a healthy mindset when it comes to performance anxiety. Changing the way we think about tests and academic performance can influence the way we perform. By helping students look at the bigger picture and helping them change their perspective surrounding tests, we can lessen the stress surrounding these events. By focusing on progress versus perfection, students are better able to bounce back from stressful tests and fear of failure. Here are some test-taking strategies that may be helpful for your student when it’s time to perform:

  • Set aside enough time to study independently or with a group of classmates. Over-studying can lead to burnout and causes you to forget the information

  • Go to bed early the night before the test - getting good sleep will help you be productive on test day

  • Read through the whole exam before answering any questions

  • You do not have to start on the first question

  • Use the process of elimination for multiple-choice questions where you are unsure of the answer

  • Try to focus on the test for the majority of the time - try not to let your mind wander

  • Show all of your work for problem-solving questions 

  • Don’t be afraid to raise your hand if you have a question or if something is unclear

-and most importantly, remember– a test is just one measure of learning! There are so many other ways that students can demonstrate and celebrate their skills. Encourage them to focus not on the test grade, but on putting in their best effort.

Summer Reading!

The Cultural Disciples Book Club will pick back up in August. You can join in by reading these books over the summer.

“If you’re not moving up you are slipping down.”
— Geraldine Brooks, Horse
“Alone, we are a solitary violin, a lonely flute, a trumpet singing in the dark. Together, we are a symphony.”
— Brendan Slocumb, The Violin Conspiracy

25 Anniversary Edition Shirts On Sale Now

Celebrate 25 Years with T-Shirt savings! Five Dollars off our popular 25th Anniversary styles.

Click the pic to see current inventory and claim your size!

Tees can be picked up in the Development Office, or contact Lynni for alternate delivery options!

Congrats to all Talent Show Participants!

That was Phenomenal!

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.

Download the app and start scanning your receipts at checkout!

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