Originally delivered on 9/1/2024 12:00 am

SUBJECT: September 2024 Evergreen Elem. PTA Newsletter

September 2024 Newsletter
Note from the E.E.P.T.A. President

Welcome Back to School, Evergreen Families!

Dear Evergreen Community,

Welcome to the start of another exciting school year! I hope everyone had a wonderful summer break and is ready to embark on a new adventure of learning, growth, and fun. As we settle into the first few weeks of school, the Evergreen Eagle PTA is thrilled to kick off the year with you.

This year, we have many exciting plans and initiatives that we can’t wait to share with you. From engaging events to support for our incredible teachers and staff, our goal is to make this school year the best it can be for our students and community.

Why Join the PTA?

The PTA plays a vital role in connecting families, supporting teachers, and enriching the educational experience of every child at Evergreen Elementary. By joining the PTA, you’re not just signing up for a membership—you’re becoming part of a team that makes a real difference.

Here are just a few reasons to join the PTA:

  • Support Your Child’s Education: The PTA funds programs, events, and resources that directly benefit our students.
  • Stay Connected: Membership gives you a voice in what happens at our school and keeps you in the loop about important news and events.
  • Build Community: Meet other parents, collaborate with teachers, and foster a strong, supportive environment for all.

How to Join:

Joining the PTA is easy! You can sign up online through our PTA Website or return the blue membership form included in your back-to-school packet. We’re aiming for 100% participation from our Evergreen families, so we encourage everyone to join and make a positive impact!

This year, we are excited to introduce both a family and classroom contest as part of our membership drive. Join before September 15th to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon Gift Card, and the grade level with the highest participation by September 30th will win a Pizza Party for the entire grade! As of today, our 3rd graders are in the lead with our 2nd graders not far behind them.

As we move forward, we’re excited to see what we can accomplish together. Your involvement, whether big or small, is what helps our school community thrive. Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!

Please join us at our September PTA meeting on Tuesday, September 24th. Our meeting will be immediately followed by our Brick4Kidz Family Steam Night. Information and the registration form for this exciting event will be sent home in this week’s folders. You can also find the registration form on our website.

Warm regards,

Sarah Werner-Ellis

President-Evergreen Eagle PTA

president@eepta.com

Evergreen Happenings

Sunday, September 1

Accepting Submissions to the National PTA Reflections Contest

Monday, September 2

Holiday - No School

Friday, September 6

Before School Enrichment Registration Begins

Hat Day for Food Pantry

Deadline to Register for Running Club

Last Day for Spirit Wear Orders

New Parent Social

Friday, September 20

Registration for Before School Enrichment Closes

Sunday, September 22 through Saturday, September 28th

Papa John's Spirit Week

Tuesday, September 24

PTA Meeting & Bricks4Kidz STEAM Night

Device Free Day

PTA News
Atrium Cleanup

We would love your help to make our school atrium shine! This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and help create a welcoming environment for students and staff. We will be weeding, picking up trash and debris. Please bring your own gloves and any weeding tools you may have! 

Date: September 7th

Time: 9 am - 11 am

Sign up here!

Before School Enrichment Sneak Peek!

Before School Enrichment is back for Fall 2024! 

We will be doing 5 WEEKS this year, with many new and existing class offerings!


Robokai

Roller Skating

Hip Hop with Express Yourself Arts

Cookies and Cupcakes

Mad Science

Introduction to Chess

Art Factory

Intermediate Chess

American Ninja Warriors

Gymnastics and More!

Bricks4Kidz



Our classes this Fall will run on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s beginning October 8th!


Additional information will be sent home next week!

Registration begins Friday September 6th!

Steam Family Night featuring Bricks4Kidz

Join us on Tuesday, September 24th for our Evergreen Elementary PTA Meeting, followed by an exciting STEAM Family Night featuring Bricks4Kidz! 

PTA Meeting: 6:00 PM

STEAM Family Night: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Get ready for a night full of fun and creativity with LEGO® activities for the entire family! From motorized models and 3-D brick builds to mosaics and creative free-building, there’s something for everyone! Plus, there’s a special area for our littlest builders with EduBlocks and DUPLO Bricks. 

Why Attend?

Not only will you and your family have a blast, but all funds raised from this event will go directly towards supporting our school's STEAM initiatives and activities. Your participation helps us continue to provide these valuable programs for our students.

Cost: $8.00 per child (Kindergarten and up)

No charge for adults and younger siblings.

Register Online by September 20th at www.bricks4kidz.com/midlorich

Let's come together for a great cause and make this a night to remember! See you there!

The E.E.P.T.A. Invites You to a New Parent Social!

All parents of NEW incoming students in

K-5 are cordially invited!

 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th 

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Evergreen Cafeteria

Come out, enjoy breakfast treats, and meet other families new to Evergreen. Representatives from Evergreen and the PTA will be there to answer any questions you may have. 

We look forward to meeting you! 

Contact: president@eepta.com if you have any questions. 



📚Evergreen Elementary Yearbook Pre-Orders📚

Looking to simplify your to-do list? 

Pre-order your child’s yearbook now for just $30.00—prices will increase this winter!

Just visit yearbookordercenter.com and use code 13712 to secure your copy.

Yearbooks will be distributed in the Spring and ordering early ensures you’re all set for capturing those cherished school memories.

Order today and cross one more thing off your list!

Evergreen Spirit Wear

Show your Evergreen Elementary pride with the latest spirit wear from the EEPTA!  We've got exciting new designs and merchandise this year, perfect for students, parents, and teachers. Don't miss out—place your orders by September 6th to ensure you get your gear in time. Let's show our school spirit together! Go Eagles!

Purchase your Spirit Wear here!

Evergreen Elementary Mileage Club - Get Fit, Have Fun!

Mileage Club provides an exciting opportunity for students to run or walk for fitness on Wednesday or Friday mornings.  You may drop your child off, stay to cheer the kids on, or help volunteer!


Mileage Club sign ups are underway! Sign up by 9/6 to ensure your spot! Sign up here!

Hat Day for restocking the Evergreen Food Pantry

The Evergreen Elementary PTA is asking for your help to stock our food pantry. On Friday, September 6th students may wear their favorite or wackiest hat and bring an item to donate to the Evergreen Elementary family. We have listed a variety of items in need please send non-expired and unopened items to school with your child. Thank you in advance for your support!

Meals:

Pastas and pasta sauces

(no glass)

Mac and cheese

Canned tuna and chicken

Tuna chicken helper

canned spaghetti/Ravioli

Peanut butter and jelly

Ramen

Rice Crackers

Microwave meals

Small jars of mayo

etc.

Breakfast Foods:
Instant oatmeal Cereal Breakfast bars Poptarts Mini muffins, etc.

Other items:
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Detergent, paper product, grocery store gift cards
etc.

Fruits/Vegetables:
Canned or individually Packaged fruits and Vegetables etc.

2024 National PTA Reflections Contest

Who? We’re calling all ARTISTS!!

What? A contest with over 50 years on the books! Submit your original artwork in up to six categories inspired by the theme: ACCEPTING IMPERFECTION. Have a chance to represent our school, county, and state in a national art contest!

When? Right now! Start planning and creating work based on the theme. All submissions are due Friday November 1, 2024 and must be accompanied by a signed and completed entry form. And don’t forget your artist statement! It’s your chance to explain how your work embraces ACCEPTING IMPERFECTION.

Where? Create your work and then make sure to get it to the Evergreen Elementary front office by the due date.

Why? Because YOU ARE AN ARTIST! And we want to hear your voice! Show us your best drawing, collage, painting, photo, dance moves, or independent movie. Let us hear your best story, poem, or song. We can’t wait to see your creations!

For more details, please see here.

Girls on the Run Coaches Needed!

COACH GIRLS ON THE RUN! Help us bring GOTR to Evergreen ES! Another season of empowerment begins in September, and we are hoping you'll share your spark as a superstar coach! We are confident that you will experience as many meaningful moments as our participants. In fact, in a recent survey, 99% of coaches agreed that the coaching experience was valuable for them! Coaches with a child on the team receive a 25% discount on the registration fee. 


Fall 2024 Season • Starts the week of September 23rd • Ends with the celebratory 5K on November 24th • Teams meet 2x a week

 Contact Program Manager Ali Reynolds ali.reynolds@girlsontherun.org

Join the E.E.P.T.A. for the 2024-2025 School Year!

For only $7 (or $14 for a family membership) you can help support the Evergreen Elementary PTA. 

The EEPTA serves as a forum where parents, teachers, administrators, staff, and other concerned adults discuss ways to promote quality education, strive to expand the arts, encourage community involvement, and work for a healthy environment and safe neighborhoods. Becoming a member of the PTA shows that you want to help support the programs and events that help enhance students' experiences at our school. It does not obligate you to attend the PTA meetings or volunteer. While we would love for everyone to attend, we understand families are busy during the school year and have other important commitments. Minutes are available and posted online for you to review. However, attending meetings and volunteering at any of the several PTA sponsored events provide opportunities to meet other parents. Always feel free to contact us if you have any ideas, suggestions, or comments.


For membership questions please reach out to our membership chair at membership@eepta.com.


Please click here to join!

Papa John's Grade Games!

LET THE GRADE GAMES BEGIN!!!!

Last year we were able to raise over $3,000 through our partnership with Papa John’s. This year our goal is $5,000 and we are starting off by announcing our NEW Papa John’s Monthly Spirit Week Program. This year, each grade level has their own Papa John’s Spirit Week Code. Simply place an order monthly at PapaJohns.com and use your Grade Code and help propel your grade level to the TOP spot and earn prizes!!

GRADE CODES:

K-EVERGREENK

1st grade - EVERGREEN1 2nd grade - EVERGREEN2

3rd grade - EVERGREEN3

4th grade - EVERGREEN4

5th grade - EVERGREEN5

Each month there will be raffle drawings from Papa John’s, the PTA other local businesses or members of the class with the most orders each month. Be the WINNERS this month and your WHOLE class will receive a popsicle party from the PTA! There will also be TWO Grand Prize Party’s hosted by Papa John’s…one in December one at the end of the school year!


Order your Papa John's Pizza here!

Community Business Sponsors

 A HUGE thank you to two of our incredible Community Business Sponsors, Beauty Awakened and Sheetz, for helping make our Back-to-School Breakfast for teachers and staff possible!  Your support means the world to us! Here's to a fantastic school year ahead! 

Volunteer Opportunities

Evergreen Elementary PTA plans many educational and social events for the students throughout the school year.  The EEPTA relies on the support of our parents/ guardians to make these events a success.  

The PTA is currently seeking volunteers for a multitude of fun and engaging activities and events for the 2024-2025 school year.


We ask that you complete the form below to indicate your interest. The EEPTA Volunteer Coordinator or applicable committee chair will reach out with further information.


 Thank YOU for volunteering!


2024-2025 Volunteer Registration Form

September 2024 Cafeteria Volunteer Sign Up!

Volunteers are needed during the lunch times for each grade at Evergreen. Helping during lunch includes assisting the students to open packages, getting condiments/napkins or simply answering questions. Volunteering in this way really helps the teachers be able to have an actual lunch break. You can sign up for your child’s grade and stay to help out other grades if you would like! It is a very flexible volunteer opportunity! You simply check in at the front office as usual, and then grab a volunteer apron and start helping out the kids! We look forward to seeing you at lunchtime!


Sign up to be a cafeteria volunteer here!

Support the EEPTA

There are many ways that you can support our Evergreen Elementary community! 

Box Tops for Education

Clothing for Cash Recycling Program

 Publix Rewards

Papa John's Spirit Events


For more information on our many initiatives, please see our Support EEPTA page.

Thank you for supporting the Evergreen Elementary PTA! All donations go directly to supporting programs and activities that benefit your student and their school!

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