“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!

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$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

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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.