Dates of Note
November 11th - Veteran’s Day - No School
November 13th - Facilities Committee
November 14th - Finance Committee
November 15th - End of First Trimester
November 21st - Board Meeting
November 27-29th - Thanksgiving Break
Grandfriend’s Day has been rescheduled for Spring. We will announce a new date soon!
Lunch
If you have qualified for D-SNAP, please fill out our Free and Reduced Lunch Application. You will only need your D-SNAP case number.
Though our lunch caterer is not yet back in operation, we are still offering lunch.
We have kid favorites like Strawberry and Peanut Butter Uncrustables, Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, String Cheese, Pretzels, Carrots with Ranch, Fruit and Milk!
No need to pre-order!
EVERAFTER
Thank you all for understanding the need for modified hours and sign-up process. We are now back to the normal "drop in" model where you just need to let your child and their teachers know when they are attending.
Wolfpack Sports:
Unfortunately the storm disruptions mean we were not able to continue with our volleyball team season. Flag Football is resuming but only for a couple weeks and with just one or two games. Looking ahead, we will have a Wolfpack Basketball season, though we might not start it as early in December as originally planned. Middle school parents will be notified of the signups for that when they become available--expect that closer to Thanksgiving.
Ski and Snowboard Club:
We are planning to run this again this year! Look for more announcements in the next two weeks or so.
Looking For Parents to join our ILT and N&E Committees!
Wait. What?
ILT is our instructional Leadership Team. Members analyze data and identify goals, help to develop and monitor a School Improvement Plan, oversee and guide actions of Faculty Leadership Team
N&E is our Nominating & Evaluating Committee. Members help shape our board of directors by identifying potential candidates, arranging board development opportunities, conducting evaluations of the board.
Evergreen Family Fundraisers
Click the image to access an evolving list of links to Family GoFundMe Pages, Evergreen Families’ Business Fundraiser Pages, and small business owners’ still functioning businesses that need our support as we move Onward Together.
If you would like to be added to the list, please email Jen with your details.
Community Needs
We have an ask from a family for the following items to restore some of what was lost:
-A Small Couch
-A Queen Bed Frame - (Mattress procured!)
-Coffee Table
-Bookshelf
Due to allergies the family requests that the items be from a smoke-free and pet free home.
If you have items to give or would like to make a request, please contact our Student Services Manager, Kelly Stephenson.
Community Builders Gathering - NEW LOCATION
Evergreen Gathering organized by the Community Builders. All invited (parents, children, and staff)!
Look for the green tablecloth!
Friday, Nov 8 @ 4pm, RAD Brewing
13 Mystery Street, River Arts District https://theradbrewco.com/
Please sign up for Community Builder announcements, help requests, and resource share with Whatsapp!
Get notifications of gatherings on WhatsApp! Sign up to join HERE!
Honey
Wildflower and Sourwood Honey from our local apiary, Haw Creek Honey are now available for purchase! Stop by the front office to bizzle your drizzle.
December 6th: Vision and Hearing Screenings - Action Required
Evergreen will be conducting hearing and vision screenings for 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th Grades on December 6th. Parental permission is required for students to participate in one or both of the following screenings:
Vision Screening - intended to recognize vision concerns as early as possible
Hearing Screening - intended to identify potential hearing problems and determine the need for further evaluation
Resetting our Nervous Systems
As we continue processing the impacts of Hurricane Helene, self-regulation is an important skill that can help our bodies and minds process and recover. The overwhelming stress of surviving or witnessing traumatic events can activate the body’s "fight-or-flight" response, which is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system. When trauma responses like anxiety, panic, or hypervigilance linger, the body may remain in this heightened state, making it difficult to regain a sense of safety and calm. This is where resetting the nervous system becomes essential.
One effective approach is to focus on calming the vagus nerve, which plays a significant role in managing the parasympathetic nervous system. Activating the parasympathetic response can help counteract the sympathetic "fight-or-flight" response, allowing the body to return to a state of rest and recovery. Here are a few techniques:
Deep Breathing: Slow, deep breaths, particularly exhaling longer than inhaling, can help activate the vagus nerve. Try inhaling for four counts, holding for four, and exhaling for six to eight counts. This pattern slows the heart rate and sends calming signals to the brain.
Grounding Exercises: Grounding involves focusing on the present moment, such as by feeling the texture of a chair, the ground underfoot, or holding a comforting object. Bringing attention to physical sensations helps shift focus away from distressing memories or fears and returns the mind to the present.
Vagal Stimulation: Activities like gentle humming, singing, or even gargling stimulate the vagus nerve directly. The vibrations produced can send calming signals through the nervous system, helping to shift it out of the heightened state.
Gentle Movement: Practicing gentle yoga or mindful stretching encourages the release of tension and helps the body reconnect with a sense of balance. Moving at a slow, mindful pace can help create a sense of safety and control within the body.
Illustration: Joel Burden/The Guardian
From the Desk of:
Annie Mast,
M.A.Ed., NCC, LCMHC
K-4 School Counselor & Behavior Support
828.298.2173 ext. 1312
By regularly practicing these techniques, individuals affected by trauma can gradually support their nervous system’s return to a state of calm, improving emotional resilience and overall well-being.
Rescheduled - AIG Info Session- December 10th
Come learn more about Evergreen’s Academically/Intellectually Gifted program: our philosophy, how students are identified and included, as well as the services available.
Meet Brittany, Cameron, and Michaela in the Multipurpose Room (behind middle school) on Tuesday, December 10th from 5:00-6:00pm.
Shine On, Shine On!
Students have made a shelter out of a fallen tree with limbs and sticks and leaves. Last week it even had a coat of mud.
Art from the World of Kindergarten
Eighth Grade, in their Halloween attire, restocks the water in the gym.
Mr. Dewayne (sic) turns trash into art!
A Second Grader reports on their field trip to the Burton St. Peace Garden.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Did you know that 10% of each Artsonia purchase is donated to the school.
