April 3rd, 2025

April 3, 2025

Dates of Note

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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
April 24th - Board Meeting Virtual

The 2025-2026 School Year Calendar has been approved by the board and posted!

Conference days child care info

If you need child care during conferences on the 10th or 11th, you may bring them to EverAfter. This is free of charge! Due to conferences being split between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, one being during regular after school time and one during an all day care day, we have two different plans, so please read carefully:

For Thursday afternoon, the 10th, we will host drop-in care on the lower playground and Multipurpose room from 3:55-8:00 (SEE ATTACHED MAP!)
For Friday morning, the 11th, we will host drop-in care in the gym.

In both cases, you will need to bring your child(ren) in with you, speak with EverAfter staff, and sign them in and out. You MAY NOT just send them to wherever you see other kids. It'll take you a few minutes to do that; please plan accordingly so that you are not late to your conference time--your child's teachers' time is both valuable AND limited!

We also ask that if you prefer not to use EverAfter, please keep your children with you, or just outside of whatever classroom you are conferencing in. Unsupervised kids will be sent back to their parents or to the main office. Thanks for keeping kids supervised and safe!

Additionally, if you need all day care for your child on the 11th, and you are registered for EverAfter, please refer to information in the EverAfter Newsletter dated 4/3. For questions, please reach out to EverAfter Director James Wilson.

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All Around Artsy Open House

Join us as we celebrate Multidisciplinary Artist and Evergreen Alum, Kira Bursky, in her first Asheville pop-up at Resurrection Studios Collective.

Kira will be on-hand to chat with guests and will talk about her journey as an artist.

April 22nd : 3:00-5:00pm

Her collection spans from prints to wearable art, she even has a colorful little vending machine that dispenses mini prints. Kira has ensured that her bold style comes in all price points!

Let’s gather to support this ‘Evergrown’ community member! Or stop in anytime between now and 4/30!

*Parents please note that a portion of the collection are powerful and surreal depictions of Helene, you can preview these pieces and more, and follow Kira via her Instagram: All Around Artsy!

(Think Kira looks familiar? Kira’s Mom, Lauren, is our artsy EverAfter Staffer!
If you’ve had fabulous art coming home from EverAfter, that is Lauren’s influence!)

After School Dismissal

Once your child has been sent to Ever After, they must be signed out from the gym by a caregiver. If you are in the traffic line and your child is in Ever After, you will be asked to park so you can sign them out in the gym. Please do not request that staff retrieve them via walkie or by foot.

The beginning of EverAfter is a busy time and if students are not signed out by their caregiver with EverAfter Staff it is very hard to get an accurate count of how many children we are caring for, resulting in staff searching for ‘lost’ children, causing stress and inefficiency.

SAVE THE DATE: Earth Day!

Evergreen’s Annual Earth Day Celebration will be on Monday, April 28th. Students engage in service projects, art projects, and learn from local experts in honor of our Earth. Stay tuned to the Scoop for more info!

Seeking Plant Sale Volunteers

We need volunteers to help with the annual Earth Day Plant Sale. No need to be an expert, just a love of plants!

April 28th & 29th

April 28th 8am-6pm
April 29th 8am-4pm

sAVE tHE dATE:
Annual Evergreen Art Show at East Asheville Library

May 3 - May 30, 2025

Reception 4:30pm on Thursday May 8

(list of participating student artists will be shared soon)

7th grade Ceramic Tiles will be on display at the N. Asheville Library!

May 10 - June 3, 2025

Carpooling

With all the construction happening on New 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!

We Did It, Evergreen!

Thanks to 651 generous supporters, we have officially exceeded our goal, raising $50,358!

We want to thank each and every one of you who gave, or shared the fundraiser, or let your kids bring in your household change jars!

Thank you for supporting public education. Thank you for supporting our efforts to restore the canopy.
Thank you for supporting Evergreen!

Thank you to everyone who sent in pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and small bills! All together our coin collectors raised over $100! Never think that small gifts are ‘not enough’, the small gifts add up, and your participation is so valued.

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

The Power of the Pause: Helping Kids Build Impulse Control

Impulse control is a crucial skill that helps children and teens make thoughtful decisions, manage emotions, and build strong relationships. Research shows that children with strong impulse control tend to perform better academically, have fewer behavioral challenges, and experience greater long-term success. In fact, the famous "Marshmallow Test" by psychologist Walter Mischel found that children who delayed gratification were more likely to have higher SAT scores, better stress management, and healthier social relationships later in life.

Since impulse control is a developing skill throughout childhood and adolescence, parents play a key role in strengthening it at home. Here are some simple, practical strategies to help:

🛑 Model the "Pause and Think" Strategy: Before reacting to a frustrating situation, verbalize your thought process: “I really want to interrupt right now, but I’m going to take a deep breath and wait.”

🎲 Use Games to Make Self-Control Fun: Activities like Simon Says, Red Light, Green Light, or even board games requiring turn-taking help children practice patience and delayed gratification.

📆 Create Predictable Routines: When kids know what to expect, they are less likely to act impulsively. Structured routines help them learn self-regulation skills.

🗣️ Encourage Self-Talk: Teach children to use phrases like “Is this a big deal or a small deal?” or “What might happen if I do this?” before making a decision.

🌟 Praise Effort, Not Just Outcomes: When children successfully manage their impulses, acknowledge their effort: “I noticed you stopped and thought before grabbing that toy—great job thinking first!”

Developing impulse control is a gradual process, but with consistent practice, children can learn to manage their impulses effectively—setting them up for lifelong success.

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.

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)

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Connect With Free Resources for Families

BunCOmbe Public Library Events

Market Calendar

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.

R4Resilience Offerings

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.

March 27th, 2025

March 27, 2025

Dates of Note

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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!

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!

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!

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.”

— Jody Carrington

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*
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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.

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

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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)

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