Message from Principal Collins
Hello Evergreen Families,
Just a few more days left of summer. I sincerely hope you all had a wonder summer and are ready for the beginning of the new school year. Our admin team has been working hard to get ready for this year and our teachers have returned to prepare for the best school year ever.
Families, it’s not too early to start preparing for the first day of school! Enrollment and Verification for the 2024-25 school year is open, and this must be completed before the first day of school. Parents whose children attended FWPS in the 2024-25 school year and are rolling up to the next grade will need to complete the annual verification process to make sure all information is up-to-date and complete important new-year items, like reviewing the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Get a head-start on this process by taking a look at the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook now, at www.fwps.org/RightsandResponsibilities;
The first day of school for all of our scholars is September 3rd. We have the same start and end time as we did last year 8:00 am-2:30 pm.
As we come back to school, I want to put out some reminders for those that are new and for those who may need reminding.
Please do not use the bus loop to drop off your children. Drive into our parking lot and drop off your scholars.
We have a no-cell phone policy during school hours. Students must turn them off and place them in their backpacks or pockets.
School Counselors and Your Student’s Return to School
School counselors are key players on the educational team in middle and high schools. They also play a vital role in the return to, or introduction to a school community for students. School counselors strive to help all students be productive learners, adjust to new settings and challenges, and will be there to usher students into their next phase of life, work, and academia.
They also assist students to:
● Develop skills that will help them navigate changing expectations and environments
● Set academic goals
● Select courses that will prepare them for future classes
● Get back on track after facing academic problems
● Build social skills
● Solve problems with friends. This can include mediation or counseling sessions for an individual student or a small group
● Strengthen coping skills, including skills for dealing with bullies or with grief
● Develop study skills
● Make plans for high school and beyond
● Explore and plan for different careers
● Connect with community agencies in times of crisis
● Locate additional professionals for academic and personal support.
With so many roles to play, our counseling team will be busy, as they help each and every family start off the new year with orientations, welcome events, information nights and so much more! Make sure to connect with your student's counseling team members, and encourage children to make use of all the services we offer.
Evergreen would like to welcome all the new students, administration, and staff. We are excited to work with and get to know so many new people this year.
I would like to introduce you to our new staff members:
Mr. Baldwin- 8th grade- English Language Arts
Ms. Cheever- 6th grade- Science
Ms. Gonzalez- 7th grade Social Studies/Dual Language
Ms. Hernandez- 7th grade- Dual Language
Mr. Hughes- 6th grade- Math
Ms. Wilson-Garcia- Spanish
Ms. Zirkle- 7th grade- Social Studies
Mr. Wilkins- Instructional Coach
We are excited to welcome our new staff members into the Grizzly Family.
Incoming 6th Graders
I can’t wait to meet all of our incoming 6th graders. On Friday, Aug. 30th our doors will be open for our 6th graders starting at 9:00 am -1:00 pm. Students will be able to pick up their schedules, get a tour of the building, and spend some time with some of our amazing scholar leaders and teachers.
In partnership,
Mrs. Collins
Principal Evergreen Middle School
253 945 5100
