Greetings Evergreen Eagles and Families!
I hope this message finds you all well and that you had an enjoyable summer. As we start the new school year, we are filled with excitement and optimism for the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead for our students.
Our dedicated staff has been working hard to prepare for a successful school year, ensuring that our classrooms are ready for engaging and meaningful learning experiences. We are committed to providing a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We whole-heartedly welcome conversation and input throughout this year as we keep students' well being and learning the primary focus of our work. As a community of educators, parents, and students, we have a lot of work ahead of us at the start of each new school year and we know we’ve got this because at Evergreen...
“Together, we ensure every student, without excuse and without exception, will meet or exceed proficiency in reading, language, and math. We are Evergreen Eagles!
Please take a moment to read the updated Evergreen Family Newsletter to help keep you informed and well-prepared. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. Together, let's make this school year a fantastic and memorable one for our students.
Your partners in learning,
Ms. Whitmire & Team Evergreen
Go Eagles!
Please join us for our Evergreen Elementary's Back-to-School Night on Monday, August 26th from 5:00-6:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to meet your student's teacher, tour the school, and learn more about Evergreen Elementary.Open House will be held on Monday, August 26th.
At Evergreen our families show up! We typically have large crowds excited to get set for another successful school year. This combined with limited space and families with multiple children, makes it necessary to have Open House in 2 sessions.
- Session 1: Families and their K-2 students will meet in the gym at 5:00pm for a short welcome message, then proceed to K-2 classrooms to meet teachers at approximately 5:15. K-2 Classrooms will close at 6:00.
- Session 2: Families and their 3-5 students will meet in the gym at 5:45pm for a short welcome message, then proceed to 3-5 classrooms to meet teachers. 3-5 classrooms will close at 6:30.
- For families with students in both grade bands, please choose the welcome session that works best for you, and plan to attend classrooms at the times listed above.
- PTA is hosting an ice cream social under the play shed, following each session!
We are excited to see everyone in the fall!
This is a reminder that if your child has a life-threatening condition...
(allergies with an Epi pen, severe asthma, seizure disorders with rescue medication, or diabetes)
- We must have updated medication orders and the medications turned in to the school prior to the first day.
- If these have not been turned in your child will not be able to safely attend school.
For more information on when to drop off, please contact Ms. Ashley in our health office. (253) 800-8293..
We are looking forward to our work together this year as we commit together to the success of each of our students!
When you login to ParentVUE you'll be prompted to complete the 2024/25 Student-Family Update. This yearly update is crucial for planning bus routes and other details for the next school year. It ensures we have accurate information on who will need busing this fall, as well as up-to-date emergency contacts and correct email addresses. Click here to get started. Visiting ParentVue will also allow you to see up-to-date class placement, grades, and alerts.
Due to our temporary location next year at "Camp Evergreen", transportation will be provided for all students who live within the current Evergreen boundaries. To be routed, you must go to ParentVue and do the 2024-2025 Annual Update and select, "Yes" your student will ride the bus.
ATTN: First Day of School For Kindergarteners
The first full day of school for Kindergarten is Wednesday, September 4th. We are excited for our newest Eagles to join us at Evergreen! Prior to starting school, we ask that each of our kindergarten families join our kindergarten teachers for a 1 on 1 meeting. You will be receiving correspondence from your child's teacher to schedule your "Meet the Teacher" time during the days of August 28th, 29th, and September 3rd. Contact the front office if you have any questions. We look forward to having your child join our Evergreen Eagles!
Student Class Placement
Student class placements will be posted on ParentVue on August 19th. To locate your child's teacher, log in to your ParentVue account and select "Student info." Your student's teacher will be listed there. You can also find this information on your child's end of year report card if they attend Evergreen Elementary last year.
Find My Bus Route
First Day of School
Many families want to see their students onto campus on the first day of school, which as a parent myself, I completely understand. We welcome you to accompany your child on the first day. As you do so, please keep the following guidelines in mind:
- Please pack your patience and allow for plenty of time. Arrival will take longer on the first days of school, as more families do accompany students, and it takes time for students adjust to the traffic patterns and find their way.
- To ensure a smooth and secure start, parents must drop students at designated areas only. We ask that our parents remain in their cars. Parents won't be able to accompany their children through the halls or go behind the school. Our commitment to safety is consistent, even on the first day of school.
Thank you for your patience and help to keep our school safe.
School Meals
As a part of USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools, including Evergreen, will receive FREE breakfast and lunch for the 2024-25 school year.
Free meals at our school depends on YOU!
ALL Bethel School District families must complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application (CNEEB) this year. Completing this form also ensures that your student’s school will continue to receive the full amount of federal and state funding available.
The online application will be available Monday, August 12th, 2024 at https://emealapps.bethelsd.org/
By submitting this application, households may qualify for:
- Free and reduced price meal benefits for students enrolled in schools that aren’t providing free meals for all students
- Summer 2025 EBT benefits
- Reduced fees for other programs and activities
- ASB Fees (ASB Cards, events & athletic entrance fees)
- Course Fees (AP tests, credit retrieval and instrument rental)
- Athletics fees
- iPad Coverage
Parent Pick-Up/Drop-Off Reminders
At Evergreen Elementary, we make student safety a top priority. If your student will be arriving or departing school through our Parent pick-up/drop-off loop, please follow the directions noted below. We will have NO walk-up arrivals this year, due to our location. This means ALL students will arrive by bus in the bus lot or by car/truck in the parent loop.
Students that arrive after the final 8:45 bell will need to brought into the school and checked-in by the adult.
To ensure student safety, please follow the following student drop-off and pick-up expectations:
Arrival:
- Use only the parent lane in front of the school for drop-off.
- Students remain in the car until the car reaches one of the numbered drop-off slips.
- Students only exit the car curb-side, closest to the school.
- Be sure you drop your student off so they can be on time for class. Class starts at 8:45 AM. Breakfast is served starting at 8:25 AM.
- Students will enter through the main entrance for breakfast.
- Use only the parent lane in front of the school for pick-up.
- Students wait in the gym and will be called to your vehicle to load cars at the numbered slips against the curb closest to the school.
- Student will load only curb-side closest to the school to keep students safe from passing vehicles.
Helpful tip: Please teach your students to buckle and unbuckle themselves to keep the line moving.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in our efforts to ensure your students are safe in their travels to and from school. We are looking forward to a great school year. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions/concerns at 253-800-8200.
Evergreen is excited to be included in a District-wide initiative to provide food (Powerpacks) to school aged children each weekend. If you choose to participate, at the end of each week your child will receive a weekend snack bag to take home.
If your family is in need of support please take a moment to fill out this permission slip. Please note that your child’s participation in this program is voluntary and their name(s) will be kept confidential.
If you have questions please feel free to call me at 253-800-8270 or by email at crambo@bethelsd.org
https://www.bethelsd.org/programs-departments/meals
Meals are subject to change without notice due to inventory.
AUGUST
12-15th - Kindergarten Boot-Camp 9:00-11:00am
26th - Open House 5:30-7:00pm
28th - First Day of School for Grades 1st-5th
29th - Second Day of School for Grades 1st-5th
30th - NO SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER
2nd - NO SCHOOL: Labor Day
3rd - Third Day of School for Grades 1st-5th
4th - First Day of School for Kindergarteners
9th - 1- Hour Late Start
16th - 1-Hour Late Start
17th - Picture Day
23rd - 1-Hour Late Start
27th - NO SCHOOL: State Prof. Learning Day for Teachers
30th - 1- Hour Late Start
Bethel School District Calendars
2024-2025 Student Calendar - Available Now!
https://www.bethelsd.org/about-our-district/district-calendar
Contact Us
Email: ev_elementary@bethelsd.org
Website: https://www.bethelsd.org/ees
Location: 1311 172nd St E, Spanaway, WA 98387
Phone: (253) 800-8200
