Dates of Note
March 3-4 - Teacher Work Days
March 5-7 - March Break
March 20 - Board Meeting
March 24-28 - Spirit Week!
March 26-27 - Exhibition Nights!
March 31 - Tourney of the Hoops!
Summer Camp Registration is now open! Rising Kindergarteners welcome! Click on the graphic above to get started!
So far this year we have raised $66,391! Only $33,609 to go! Do you have five on it? Setting up a monthly donation of just $3-5 can make a real impact, especially if your company offers matching donations!
Virtual Info Session is Tonight!
Let your friends and neighbors know: Open Enrollment runs through March 31st. The lottery will be drawn on April 8th!
There is a Virtual Information Session happening on February 27th. Prospective Families can connect with school leaders, learn more about Evergreen, and ask questions. They can register for this session, or enroll in the lottery on our website:
https://www.evergreenccs.org/prospective-students
They can also follow us on socials for more:
Exhibition Nights
Exhibition Nights are Coming Up!
Mark your calendar for the grade appropriate night/s! The event takes place from 5:30-6:30pm.
March 26th- 1,3,5,7
March 27th - K,2,4,6,8
To learn more about this Celebration of Learning check out our Evergreen Traditions Page.
Be watching your Classroom Newsletters for more, class-specific information as the date nears!
Tourney of the Hoops Spring Fundraiser
In just 4 weeks, we’ll kick off our Tourney of the Hoops Fundraiser and a full school Spirit Week on March 24th! Our goal is to raise $50,000. This money helps our school reconcile the actual cost of educating our children in a meaningful way versus what we receive from local, state, and federal bureaus to do so, and strengthens our school community.
This year, fundraising is more critical than ever to provide learning resources and fund our school budget. We’re partnering with our friends at Givebutter to power our fundraiser to make it more profitable, fun, and easy for everyone. When you give you’ll see an option to TIP Givebutter, this is absolutely unnecessary and does not go toward the school. We do love the Givebutter platform though as it keeps more money here in our community.
Here’s what all students can get excited about:
Spirit Week! Middle School is planning an exciting Spirit Week that maximizes fun while minimizing stress for parents by choosing themes that do NOT necessitate purchases/elaborate preparations.
Game Day! Grades 3-8 will be playing Capture The Hoops, a unique Evergreen tradition, Grades K-2 will be enjoying a Hoopy Loopy Dance Party in the Gym! This high-energy event will give our students a much needed boost of fun!
Key dates to remember:
Registration Opens on givebutter.com/TOTH/join - NOW
(Join your student/s team/s, use the template or create your own Evergreen Story to share with friends and family)Fundraising Kickoff Day- 3/24/2025
(Donate and/or actively share and solicit donations so we can meet class/grade/school level goals.)Tourney Day - 3/31/2025
(Come Play along as a volunteer!)
If your family is not in the position to financially support the school, that’s ok. Evergreen Families can actually support our school by also SHARING about our fundraiser with friends and family online.
Sharing IS supporting!
Together we grow back greener!
Join the Board!
Interested in joining the Evergreen Board of Directors? Applications are now open!
First year Board members typically give 10 hours a month of service. As Board members move into leadership roles in the second and third years, Board members give about 15-25 hours a month.
To be considered for 2025-2026 recruitment season, please submit your application by February 28, 2025.
Board applications remain active for two consecutive academic years. For example, applications submitted in January 2025 are eligible for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 year. After that, a new application must be submitted to be considered.
Fostering Perseverance and Resilience in Children & Teens
In today’s world, we are noticing that more children seem to struggle with resilience—the ability to persevere through challenges, recover from setbacks, and adapt to change. Research suggests that modern parenting trends, increased screen time (which effectively limits unstructured play), and a culture that discourages failure and discomfort all contribute to this rising issue among our youth. When children aren’t given opportunities to struggle, make mistakes, and navigate new experiences, they miss out on skillbuilding opportunities that are essential for personal growth and self-efficacy. As a result, many kids are finding themselves in a state of resistance, fear [of failure], or emotional overwhelm when faced with tasks or experiences they perceive as challenging, and may even begin to avoid anything other than the familiar altogether.
As parents, it’s understandable to want to protect our children from frustration, discomfort, or fear and it is natural to want to help them feel better when they are struggling with something. These are big pieces of our role as parents and caregivers! Being available to guide our children through the challenges of life is important. However, if we "over-do" for them—fixing problems too quickly, shielding them from discomfort, stepping in before they have a chance to try, or even avoiding experiences entirely because of our own worries and discomforts—we unintentionally hinder their growth and rob them of the chance to develop important coping skills.
Finding a healthy balance between offering support and stepping back is a delicate parenting dance. It’s about knowing when to hold their hand and when to let them find their own footing, even if it means navigating a few stumbles along the way. Resilience isn’t built overnight, but small shifts in how we support our children can make a lasting impact. By allowing them to make mistakes, face challenges, and embrace new experiences, we empower them to grow into confident, capable individuals who believe in their own ability to handle life’s challenges.
Tips & Strategies for Fostering Resilience and Perseverance:
Encourage problem-solving instead of rescuing – Instead of rushing to fix difficulties, resist the urge to jump in. Ask guiding questions like, “What could you try next?”
Normalize struggle – Share your own challenges and how you work through them. Model flexibility and thoughtful self-reflection.
Allow room for failure – Let kids experience setbacks or disappointments and coach them through processing their emotions and trying again. Safe, age-appropriate risks help kids develop confidence and independence.
Limit screen time in favor of real-world exploration – Free, unstructured play allows kids to experiment, take risks, and learn problem-solving naturally. And don’t forget to get outside!
Reframe mistakes as learning opportunities – Instead of focusing on avoiding errors, encourage kids to see mistakes as stepping stones to growth. Ask, “What did you learn? What will you do differently next time?”
Embrace new experiences – Remember: Growth happens outside of our comfort zones. Whether it’s an overnight trip, a new hobby, or a social event, encourage your child to step into new situations—even if it feels uncomfortable at first.
Manage your own anxiety – If you find yourself holding your child back from an experience, ask: “Am I protecting them, or am I soothing my own fears?” If you tend to intervene quickly, pause and ask yourself, “Am I helping my child grow, or am I easing my own discomfort?”
The Evergreen Counseling Team
Annie Mast LCMHC, NCC
K-4 Counselor | ext. 1312
Hunter Holland LCMHCA,NCC
Middle School Counselor | ext 1204
School Fees
Statement of Accounts were emailed today to all families that owe school fees. The statements came directly from My School Bucks (MSB). Please login to your account at your earliest convenience to pay your past due balance. Thank you!
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.
On Loan
Let’s keep costs down by sharing assets! Here is a list of things needed for an upcoming event/s. Please let Lynni know if you are willing to loan any of the following items:
Scrimmage Jerseys - any accepted; green/blue preferred
Wood Burning Tools
Thursday Staff Treats
Staff members look so forward to Thursday morning snacks in the staff lounge. Help bring smiles.
Sign up here to volunteer to bring in snacks like muffins, fruit, bagels, etc. You can log volunteer hours for bringing in treats.
Thank you,
Kellam
(parent and long time treat organizer and staff champion)
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!
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.
