Enjoy and Honor the Labor Day Weekend!
In the spirit of life-long learning: Below are two links to learn more about why we celebrate Labor Day. The link on the left is more appropriate for the K-4 crowd, while the link on the right is more appropriate for a middle school or adult audience, has a more inclusive narrative, and includes some great continued learning resources. Please note: In the video on the right there are two relatively tame ‘curse words', that, in all honestly, will probably NOT shock a middle school audience. But you may want to preview the links before sharing.
We also want to acknowledge that many in our community do not have the privilege of a long weekend.
Sept 10th - Back to School Social
The Sunday after the Labor Day holiday weekend is our annual Back to School Social! There will be games and activities on the field. In the interest of simplicity we are asking attendees to bring fruit or something crunchy and salty to share!
Exciting news: This year handcrafted Buggy Pops will be there! Buggy Pops are $4/pop and that includes tax. Cash or card accepted. Dairy free and gluten free options will be available
We are looking for volunteers to help facilitate activities!
Sign up Here!
Mon. Sept 18th - U-Pick Picnic @ Little Farm, Swannanoa Field 6pm-8pm
Come fill your house with flowers to celebrate the transition of the seasons and support the school!
You’re invited to pack a picnic and join us for a U-pick Picnic event care of Mary and Kiera, Evergreen parents, and owners of the beautiful Little Farm, Black Mountain!
RSVP for directions to their Swannanoa Field location and enjoy an evening among the blossoms and among friends!
Participants will bring a donation for their bouquets and a portion of the proceeds from the evening will benefit the Evergreen Fund. Cash, Venmo, and Square payments accepted, but let’s try to have cash on hand to reduce the fees to the middle man!
Bring: Picnic seating and a fully stocked pic-a-nic basket, sun protection and plenty of water, jars or vases, pruning shears, snips (there will be some containers and tools, plus non-potable water available)
Leave: Pets at home, please
Many thanks to Mary and Kiera for this beautiful and fun kick off to our fundraising endeavors!
Do you have a venue or a fun idea for a fundraiser? We’d love to hear from you! Pitch your ideas here!
Meet the Counselors: 5th-8th Grade Counselor
Hello everyone, my name is Hunter Holland (she/her) and I am the new 5-8 Counselor! I just recently graduated from Western Carolina University with my Masters in Counseling as a licensed Professional School Counselor and waiting on my Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate license to go through. Before accepting this position at Evergreen, I had experience as a wilderness therapy instructor, teacher assistant, substitute teacher, life skills instructor, and behavioral support specialist. I feel like I have won the occupational lottery by becoming a part of this Evergreen community!
Just a little more about me:
I was born and raised in rural West Virginia and moved to the Brevard area in 2017. I met my husband, James, working in the wilderness and we found our dog, Huckleberry, wandering the gravel roads in Dupont. We spend most of our time out in the woods backpacking, climbing, car camping, or hiking. Don’t get me wrong, I also love the modern conveniences of a hot shower, clean bed, and conditioned air!
Please reach out to me by email, or by phone P: 828.298.2173, Ext. 1204, if you have any questions or concerns. My office hours are 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday. You can also check out my Parent Hub if you are curious about our counseling program
Meet the Counselors: Interim K-4 Counselor
Hello! My name is Katy Truxall and I am the interim K-4 School Counselor until Annie gets back in December. I am currently in my internship semester in the counseling program at Western Carolina University and will be graduating with a Master’s degree in December. I am filled with excitement to get to know your kiddos and serve this wonderful community at Evergreen Community Charter School.
I grew up in Miami, Florida and moved to the mountains of WNC 14 years ago. Before going back to school in 2016, I was a massage therapist for over a decade.
An ideal day for me looks like lying in my hammock next to a rushing river while working on a crochet project. I also love spending time with my adorable pets and going on fun adventures with my fiance. I’ve been a gamer since my Grandad gave me his Commodore 64 when I was a kid. These days I don’t have as much time for gaming, but when I do I am playing games like Diablo, The Forest, League of Legends, and Final Fantasy 7 The Remake.
Please reach out to me to connect with any concerns or questions you may have regarding counseling services. You may have the most success reaching me by email or call 828.298.2173, Ext. 1312. My office hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. Check out the k-4 Counseling Parent Hub for more information about services and resources. Looking forward to an amazing school year!
Silver Linings : Celebrating 25 Years with a Wolf Pack Throwback!
Time for another Wolfpack Throwback. Check out this 10th Anniversary Video! Teachers and Admin discuss the beginnings of the school and how we got to our current campus. Bonus: Baby Ms. Deidre and Baby Ms. Marni!
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