March 13th, 2025

Dates of Note

TODAY!
Please join the Community Builders after school tomorrow, Friday, March 14th at Highland!
See you in the Meadow for a cold kombucha or bevvy of your choice!
Join the What’s App Chat* for reminders/event invites: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DInvCFVFa7UIniPreBGQFR 

March 26-27 - Exhibition Nights!
March 31 - Tourney of the Hoops!

March 20 - Board Meeting
March 21-23 - Dine Out for Evergreen
March 24-28 - Spirit Week!

 
 

Summer Camp Registration is now open! Rising Kindergarteners welcome! Click on the graphic above to get started!

Everafter Spring Clubs

Mondays - Flag Football is for 4th-6th graders.
Wednesdays - Chess is for 1st-8th graders.
Fridays - Climbing is for K-8. For Climbing specifically, there will be two short, 3-week sessions.
The signup for each club is in SchoolBucks, specifically in the EverAfter registration part (msbactivities.com). There are separate enrollments for each club. Each one contains more information on dates and costs. The goal is to start these clubs the week of March 17th, so please get those signups in ASAP! 

Dine Out For Evergreen

A huge thank you to Evergreen parent and Universal Joint GM, Mike Kovitch, for arranging a fundraiser for Evergreen March 21-23.

If you haven’t experienced the U Joint yet, now’s the time! They’ve been serving fantastic create your own burgers, along with salads and sandwiches (and don’t forget those tater tots!!) since opening in 2009.

It’s a great dog friendly neighborhood hub in West Asheville with a fantastic outdoor patio. So far, the weather is looking great. So, stop by for lunch or dinner (or both) March 21-23 for great food for a great cause.

Let’s celebrate the first weekend of Spring by playing and dining in walkable West Asheville over the course of the weekend!

Saturday morning 10-Noon families are invited to bring out your bikes or your lawn games, and come let the kids play at Malvern Hills Park before heading over to the UJ for Lunch!

Sunday morning from 10-Noon families are invited to West Asheville’s Gassaway Park for a pick-up Kickball Game, or to hang at the playground! Gassaway Park is just at the end of Vermont Ave, so it’s super walkable to The UJ and the rest of West AVL.

Join a meetup, or simply stop by The UJ March 21st-23rd to support the school and an Evergreen Community Business during this delicious fundraiser!

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 2 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. 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.

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!

Planting a class tree! Thanks to Asheville Greenworks, grade levels that meet their grade level goal of $5500 will have a tree planted on campus in their honor. These trees are the first step in restoring the precious canopy that was lost here on campus, and in our region.

Western North Carolina lost so much tree cover due to Helene. This video is a great reminder of what makes our region so special and what is at stake due to this massive loss of habitat.

Sharing IS supporting! 
Together we grow back greener!

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


    We need some folks to be refs or chaos coordinators. I am also looking for volunteers to wear mascot suits!
    Sign up here to volunteer!

March 24th-28th is Spirit Week!

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.

February 27th, 2025

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!

The 2025-2026 School Year Calendar has been approved by the board and posted!
Also, do not miss the March Lunch Calendar!

Summer Camp Registration is now open! Rising Kindergarteners welcome! Click on the graphic above to get started!

So far this year we have raised $66,407! Only $33,593 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!

Community Builders - 3/14

Please join the Community Builders after school on Friday, March 14th at Highland!


Join the What’s App Chat* for reminders/event invites: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DInvCFVFa7UIniPreBGQFR 

*this is not a traditional ‘group chat’, notices posted only by admin

See you in the Meadow for a cold kombucha or bevvy of your choice!

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! — Deadline Tomorrow

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 tomorrow, February 28, 2025.

Board applications remain active for two consecutive academic years. For example, applications submitted now 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 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.

February 20th, 2025

Dates of Note

February 20 - Board Meeting
February 21 - Community Builders: Board Game Night!
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!

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!

TOMORROW: February Community Builders Event: Game Night!

Bring your favorite games and meet with other Evergreen families in the Community Room of the East Asheville Library.

Friday, Feb 21, 4-6pm

All are welcome, bring games, or just yourselves.

We'll have hot cocoa; feel free to bring snacks to share (optional).

Want to get more involved in
Community Builders?

Questions? Join the Community Builders What’s App Group or email organizers

Community Builder Monthly Meeting (Virtual) - Wednesday, February 26 · 6:00 – 7:00pm - Google Meet Link

Enrollment Season is Here!

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 is 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 more than ever, we need additional funds to provide an excellent educational experience for all of our students. We completely understand if your family is not in a position to financially support the school right now. You can still be involved by simply SHARING about our fundraiser with friends and extended family online at givebutter.com/TOTH/join.
Sharing IS supporting! 

All students will participate in the Tourney of the Hoops Fundraiser, regardless of financial participation. Grades K-2 will be having a Hoopy-Loopy Dance Party in the gym, and older grades will be playing an Evergreen tradition: Capture the Hoops on the Field! 

We appreciate your support more than you know. More details to come as we get closer to kickoff!

Executive Director Jen Talks Tourney!

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!)

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.

Absenteeism, Avoidance, & Assistance

As we journey through the school year, we recognize that some of our students face unique challenges that may affect their attendance and overall engagement in school. Among these challenges, anxiety can play a significant role in absenteeism or avoidance behaviors. Our goal is to provide support and resources to help both you and your child navigate these difficulties successfully.

Understanding Anxiety-Related Absenteeism

Anxiety can manifest in various ways, and for some children, the thought of going to school can be overwhelming. This can lead to school avoidance, where children may refuse to attend school due to feelings of fear, worry, or distress about situations they may encounter there. Understanding the root causes of this anxiety is crucial to addressing the issue effectively.

Signs of School-Related Anxiety

Being aware of the signs can help you identify if your child is struggling with anxiety. Common signs include:

  • Reluctance or refusal to go to school

  • Frequent complaints of physical symptoms like stomachaches or headaches

  • Increased clinginess or need for reassurance before school

  • Difficulty concentrating on schoolwork or feeling overwhelmed in class

  • Changes in mood or behavior, such as irritability or sadness

The Evergreen Counseling Team

Annie Mast LCMHC, NCC
K-4 Counselor | ext. 1312

Hunter Holland LCMHCA,NCC
Middle School Counselor | ext 1204

Tips for Supporting Your Child

Here are some strategies that may help your child manage their anxiety and improve their school attendance:

Open the Lines of Communication: Encourage your child to express their feelings and fears about school. Listening without judgment can help them feel supported.

Establish a Routine: Consistent morning and bedtime routines can provide your child with a sense of stability and security. Predictability can help reduce anxiety.

Gradual Exposure: If your child is avoiding school, consider a gradual reintroduction. Start with short visits or partial days to help them acclimate to the school environment.

Reinforce Positive Behavior: Celebrate small victories and progress. Positive reinforcement can boost your child's confidence and motivate them to face their anxiety.

Teach Coping Strategies: Help your child develop coping skills, such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or positive self-talk, which they can use when feeling anxious.

Connect with School Staff: If your child is struggling, do not hesitate to reach out to their teacher or school counselor. They can provide additional support and resources tailored to your child’s needs.

Professional Help: If anxiety persists or significantly impacts your child’s daily life, consider seeking professional help. Therapists or counselors can work with your child using specialized techniques that can greatly alleviate anxiety symptoms. Please reach out if you need help finding a therapist for your child.

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.

ISO: MINI FRIDGE

We are looking for a mini fridge for the office/front desk. If anyone has one they would like to donate, please reply to the Scoop!

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.

February 13th, 2025

Dates of Note

February 14 - Grandfriends’ Day
February 18 - We Love Our Families Community Event
February 20 - Board Meeting

February 21 - Community Builders: Board Game Night!
March 3-4 - Teacher Work Days
March 5-7 - March Break

Grandfriends’ Day - Tomorrow

Each year Evergreen hosts a Grandfriends’ Day. Grandfriends’ Day is an open house for Grandparents and Family Friends who would be interested in learning more about the school and spending some time with your student on campus. Invites went out at the start of the year. If you didn‘t get your folks registered, you can forward the RSVP link below to invite guests to join in!

If your guests can not join us this year, send them a link to our Grandfriends Page which has a slideshow of moments from this year and other ways to engage!

Join Us for the WeLOF
We Love Our Families Event!

Our "We Love Our Families" (WeLOF) event is next week and we are so excited to share this opportunity with our Evergreen community along with families and friends from IC Imagine and Peak Academy!

We will be hosting leaders from local organizations like Building Bridges, SPARC Foundation, and Open Doors. These are wonderful organizations that are driving diversity, equity, and inclusion work in the city of Asheville. Come be inspired, and see how you can join in sparking change, building bridges, opening doors across Asheville!

Don’t miss Ray Hemachandra who will be speaking about the joy of parenting a child with a disability. Ray is "a trailblazing change agent, author, activist, speaker, and business consultant with a vibrant, multicultural heritage that fuels his drive for social change." --from his Tzedek Pauli Murray Brilliance Award write up. 

The highly sought after Brittany Cutshaw, from the Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC), will also be presenting about parent rights’ regarding students with disabilities, and how to advocate for your child.

Our Evergreen Counseling Team: Hunter Holland and Annie Mast will be there to answer your questions and provide information about counseling available at our school as well as connecting you with local mental health resources available to our community.

Childcare (for ages 4 and above) & dinner (pizza and veggies) on us! The theme of the childcare activities has been changed due to an unfortunate oversight on our part so that all community members feel safe and included. It will now be magic themed with activities like wand making, crafts, story time, and a fun competition. 

The event runs from 6-8pm on Tuesday, February 18th. We will be starting in the gym and moving to the 7/8 hallway for the breakout sessions. We hope to see you there!!

The Evergreen Counseling Team

Annie Mast LCMHC, NCC
K-4 Counselor | ext. 1312

Hunter Holland LCMHCA,NCC
Middle School Counselor | ext 1204

Girls on the Run begins on the 18th!

Girls on the Run is a program for 3rd-5th grade girls to develop love of running!

Girls On The Run meets on campus after school
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15p - 5p,
beginning February 18, 2025 to May 4, 2025

Questions? Email Coach Alicia Bean MacDonald using the button below.

February Community Builders Event: Game Night!

Bring your favorite games and meet with other Evergreen families in the Community Room of the East Asheville Library.

Friday, Feb 21, 4-6pm

All are welcome, bring games, or just yourselves.

We'll have hot cocoa; feel free to bring snacks to share (optional).

Questions? Join the Community Builders What’s App Group or email organizers

VOTE for Jedi Laura!

Our Amazing EC Teacher, Jedi Laura Mears, has been nominated by one of our families in the ECAC’s Tell Us Something Good Awards! We are honored that a family took the time to recognize her dedication in such a public way.

If you know Laura you know that she is a devoted advocate for her students. She makes everything more fun, and approaches challenges with an infectious humor and optimism that truly inspire.


Read a selection of the letter submitted in her honor, and vote for Jedi Laura here!

The winning school will be receiving $1,000. Voting is quick and easy- no personal information needs to be shared.

Enrollment Season is Here!

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:

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.

Spotlight: PODER Emma

“Emma residents have a deep love for where we live, and PODER Emma and partner grassroots organizations have been working for more than a decade to build deep relationships, strengthen leadership skills and capacity in ourselves and our neighbors, and to cultivate a sense of place, belonging, identity and culture. Over the years we have created community solutions to problems in our neighborhood that have created a collective belief that when community comes together we can improve our lives for ourselves and future generations.

As the City of Asheville rapidly develops, many communities are facing accelerated displacement.  The community relationships, trust, infrastructure and resources that have been built by neighbors is at risk being lost, particularly due to the vulnerability of mobile home residents who have seen the replacement of mobile home parks with condominiums and commercial properties across the county.  This is why we focus on community controlled economic development, local policy advocacy and cultural work to protect our community.” 
— from the home page of Poder Emma

 

Last week a group of middle school students helped EverAfter Director, James, load up the remaining pallets of water to be delivered to PODER Emma.

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.

MINI FRIDGE

We are looking for a mini fridge for the office/front desk. Can you put it in the Scoop to see if maybe a parent has one they might want to donate?

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.