November News & events

November 1st, 2022

Veterans Day November 11th

This year at Evergreen Park, students and staff have the opportunity to honor the veterans in our lives through a Wall of Honor. A slip will be sent home with your student to fill out and return to their teacher by November 10th if they have a special veteran (alive or deceased) they want to honor. This is a way for Evergreen Park to recognize the sacrifices that individuals and their families have made for our country through their years of service.

5th Grade Parent Drop in Day

Grade 5 teachers invite you to join your student to observe and participate in his/her learning.

Date: Thursday 11/3/22

Time: 10:00-11:00

Where: 5th grade classrooms (sign in at Door 1)

Please RSVP by completing this google form or emailing your child's teacher.

1st Grade Parent Drop in Day

Grade 1 teachers invite you to join your student to observe and participate in his/her learning.

Date: Tuesday 11/29/22

Time: 12:00-1:00

Where: 1st grade classrooms (sign in at Door 1)

Please RSVP by completing this google form or emailing your child's teacher.

Native American Heritage Week

During the week of November 14th Evergreen Park will be learning more about the history, culture, and languages of the Native people in Minnesota!

November 10th

Grade 3-5 MCA Family Night 5:30-7:00 pm.

Happy Fall Evergreen Families!

Last Month, our staff and students learned about responsibility as our focus for Purposeful people. In November, the focus character trait is under the "Living Well" category. We will work hard to learn, model and share GRATITUDE this month! Watch for the family newsletter to come home.

We also had a blast learning about Hispanic heritage to honor Hispanic Heritage month! We learned about some of our staff member's cultures, learned some new words in Spanish and also learned about some famous people who have made great contributions! This month is Native American Heritage Month and the planning has already begun for our student and staff learning!

We have some important dates coming up that it is important for our families to know about. Nov. 3rd any students that missed the original picture day, or were not happy with their photos have the opportunity for picture retakes.

November 8th students in elementary do not have school because our school is a polling place for our neighborhood. Teachers will be in professional development that day.

November 10 our EPIC parent group and our staff are teaming up for a fun and educational event for families and kids. The learning component will focus on helping families better understand the state tests (MCAs) in grades 3-5. This will be followed by a return of our Fall festival which will include food, games and a DJ for the whole family to enjoy! More information will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

Finally on November 17th, we will have our monthly food distribution. We partner with state funding to provide fresh and frozen products on a monthly basis to our families. This is open to ALL evergreen families and is on a first come, first serve basis. We hold this in our cafeteria, from 4:15-5:30. Please watch for the reminders when these events are happening.

2nd and 3rd grade students took the CogAt test this past month. This is a computer-based test that is one point the school and district use for gifted and talented programs. Results will be mailed home to families in early December.

Your student wants you to go on a field trip with them! Complete the volunteer application to be put on the "Ready to Chaperone" list. Fill out the Application today!

Picture Retake Day Assistance (November 3rd)

Evergreen is looking for volunteers for Picture retake day. A credit will be given to volunteers to put towards ordering student pictures. (Up to $14.99 per volunteer) Find out more HERE!

Child Nutrition Program Volunteers

Volunteers will be working in the school kitchen that will consist of food serving, cleaning, packaging and other light work. Find out more HERE

Office Workroom Assistance

Support the teachers/staff so they are freed up to focus on educating our students by assisting with various projects. Find out more HERE

Staff Appreciation-Popcorn Popper

We have the supplies; we just need you to be the popper! Volunteer an hour and make all the staff's day!! Popcorn day is a favorite round here! Find out more HERE

Every Meal Distribution

Evergreen Elementary participates in a food gap program called Every Meal. We need people each Friday morning to help distribute prepacked pantry items into student's backpacks. Find out more HERE

As the weather is changing please remember to have the appropriate outdoor clothing-jackets, hats, gloves etc.
The guideline for keeping children inside for recess is 0 degree

temperature or 10 degrees below zero wind chill.

Here are tips on appropriate dress for cold weather:
• Wear several layers, the layer of air between each piece of
clothing acts as extra insulation.
• Wear clothing that insulates, shields and breathes. Wool and
polypropylene are good insulators.
• Outer layers should be wind and waterproof.
• Wear wool socks and well-fitting waterproof boots.
• Wear a hat to prevent heat loss.
• In most cases, mittens are warmer than gloves.
• In extreme cold, cover all areas of exposed skin.