Dates of Note
March 31 - Tourney of the Hoops!
April 2 - Facilities Committee
April 3 - N&E / Executive Committees
April 8th - Admissions Lottery Drawn
April 9th- Finance Committee
April 11th- Conference Day
April 14th-18th - Spring Break - No School
The 2025-2026 School Year Calendar has been approved by the board and posted!
Carpooling
With all the construction happening on Haw Creek Road, now may be a good time for us all to revisit the idea of carpooling with other families!
Register below and we will share your information with other families interested in carpooling to/from Evergreen from your area of town. Or start a conversation with your Evergreen network about taking turns doing the morning or afternoon drives. We are happy to make extra tags to facilitate pick-ups!
Registration to find Carpool Connections!
Let’s return to these tried and true methods to reduce our carbon footprint and ease traffic, especially on Mondays!
Maybe next year we’ll be able to start a Walking Campaign!
Tourney of the Hoops Spring Fundraiser
Thanks to everyone who has signed up and shared the fundraiser!
We hit the 67% milestone today, thank you to all the donors who have gotten us off to such a great start! If you’ve been waiting, now is the time to set up your child’s page and share with family, friends, and co-workers!
Chris Weaver having fun!
Tourney Trivia from Ms. Diedre!
Capture The Hoops began in 2009 as a 3rd grade, Friday afternoon activity, introduced by new-to-Evergreen teacher, Chris Weaver. Years earlier, Mr. Chris had developed this modified Capture the Flag style game in Colorado with his best friend. At Evergreen he and his fellow 3rd teammates: Eben Heasley, Wendy Barnes, and Deidre designated 3rd grade the official “Hoopmasters”, who year after year, teach the rising 3rd graders to carry the CTH torch!
Chris turned this Friday game into a Sunday afternoon family fun day, where as many as 60 parents and children met at a nearby park, after it got too big for the school field. Chris was gifted at using play, creativity, love and compassion, both in the classroom and in life, to bring communities together.
Chris passed away on Sept. 20, 2017. We honor his legacy by continuing to start each game with a pledge. It varies, but always includes these important agreements:
“ We solemnly promise to
play fair
play safe
have excellent sportspersonship
be honest. (Tagger Tells the Truth is a very important rule!)
And most importantly: Have Fun!”
Click on Coney below to see real time numbers on how your classroom team is doing! Kindergarten and Second Grade are leading the way, can any other class unseat them!? Fourth Grade, you’re really close!
Looking for Volunteers!
Looking for VOLUNTEERS the day of the event. If you’re available on March 31st, please sign up here! We are especially in need of people to play “Coney.” The kids love Coney- it should be really fun!
Also in need of Cheerleaders- we have signs left over from last year- the cheerleading slots are really just an rsvp that you are attending, and intend to holler “GO”!!!
Congrats to Kindergarten and Second Grade, your classes have hit their grade level goal of $5,500 and we will be planting a tree on campus in your honor!
Today the kids learned a little bit about Red Maple Trees!
Tourney Sponsors!
Summer Camp Registration is now open! Rising Kindergarteners welcome! Click on the graphic above to get started!
Connection-Seeking Perspective
“Every time you think of calling a kid ‘attention-seeking’ this year, consider changing it to ‘connection-seeking’ and see how your perspective changes.”
This powerful quote by psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington is one that continues to set the tone for our work with students, staff, and parents. This thought invites us to rethink the way we view our children's behaviors. It's common to label certain behaviors as attention-seeking, especially when our children interrupt us, ask for our attention repeatedly, or act out in ways that demand a response. But what if, instead of thinking about these moments as frustrating, we viewed them as an opportunity for connection?
Children, like all of us, have an innate need to connect with others. When they seek our attention, it's often because they are trying to bridge the gap between themselves and the important people in their lives—us. They may not always know how to ask for connection in the best way, but their actions are often an expression of a deep desire to be seen, heard, and understood.
By shifting from seeing these behaviors as "attention-seeking" to "connection-seeking," we can change how we respond. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or annoyed, we can approach our children with curiosity and compassion. What are they trying to tell us? How can we meet their need for connection in a way that is healthy and constructive for both of us?
Here are a few ways to implement this shift in perspective:
Pause and Reflect: When your child seeks your attention, take a moment to think about what they might really need. Are they feeling disconnected or anxious? Are they looking for reassurance or simply want to share something with you?
Respond with Empathy: Instead of reacting with frustration, try to meet your child’s need for connection with understanding. Let them know you see them and that you are there for them.
Create Moments for Connection: Try to intentionally carve out time during your day to connect with your child. Whether it’s a shared activity, a conversation, or simply sitting together, these moments can go a long way in preventing "attention-seeking" behaviors from escalating.
Model Healthy Communication: Show your child how to express their needs appropriately. When you need attention or connection, be open and clear about how you ask for it. This teaches them valuable skills for managing their emotions and interactions.
Resources:
We know that relationships and secure attachment to caregivers are some of the most critical ingredients for healthy social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development. "A Child's Bad Behavior Isn't Attention-Seeking..." , and Search Institute’s, "Developmental Relationships Framework”, offer insights and tools to build powerful relationships and provide connection in those moments when it is most needed.
We hope this small shift in perspective will help strengthen the connection between you and your child, and encourage an environment of understanding and compassion in your home.
Annie Mast
NCC, LCMHC
(828) 298 2173 x1312
Hunter Holland
LCMHCA, NCC
(828) 298 2173 x1204
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.
