Evergreen Express Family Newsletter

Hello Evergreen Families,

We are happy to invite parents/guardians to visit our classrooms on Wednesday, November 15th (times below) in honor of American Education Week. For your visits there are a few important steps to follow which will allow for safety for all of our students, staff, and visitors and create an efficient and effective process for entering the building. Please carefully read the information in the American Education Week section of this newsletter when you scroll down.

Visitation Times for Wednesday, November 15th

• AM Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade: 9am-10am
• 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade: 10:15am-11:15am
• PM Kindergarten: 1pm-2pm

Picture Retake Day is this Thursday, November 9th. Retake Day is for newly enrolled students, students who were absent on Picture Day in October, and those who would like to have their pictures retaken. Further down in the newsletter you can find additional information.

Please remember that students do not have school on Tuesday, November 7th or Friday, November 10th this week.

This newsletter has important information about:

• Important Upcoming Dates
• American Education Week
• K-2 Star Early Literacy by Renaissance Assessment
• Winterfest Door Decorating Sign Up
• School Safety Drills

• School Store Volunteers Needed
• Picture Retake Day Information
• Lost & Found
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Thanksgiving Family Meal Box
• PV Foundation Boon Supply Sale & Harlem Wizards Game
• New Winter Coats Available

"Most smiles start with another smile."--unknown

Have a great week!

Sharon Franciosa

Principal, Evergreen Elementary School

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• Monday, 11/6: E Day
• Tuesday, 11/7: No School for Students: Election Day
• Wednesday, 11/8: F Day
• Thursday, 11/9: A Day
• Friday, 11/10: Schools Closed: Veterans Day
  

• November 7th: Inservice Day: No School for Students (Election Day)
  
• November 9th: Picture Retake Day
• November 10th: Schools closed (Veterans Day)
• November 11th: Harlem Wizards vs. PV Dream Team at 6:30pm at PVHS
• November 15th: American Education Week Classroom Visitation Day
• November 20th & 21st: Parent/Teacher Conferences--no school for students
• November 22nd-24th: Holiday--no school for students

• All visitors must follow the Raptor System procedures. Please follow the procedures outlined in the Raptor System section below.
• For planning purposes and the ability to pre-print Raptor System labels for those in our database, please complete the RSVP form linked below by Sunday, November 12th. **Please complete one form for each child at Evergreen.**
• All visitors must have their ID with them on Wednesday, November 15th to participate in the classroom visits.
• For the safety and security of our building, we welcome our parents/guardians only. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate younger siblings. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding with these safety and security procedures.

2023 American Education Classroom Visitation Parent/Guardian RSVP

As part of our safety and security procedures, ALL visitors to our schools are expected to have their license scanned by the Raptor System upon entrance and before moving through the building.

We have developed a plan that will allow for efficiency and to permit for the optimum amount of time for visitors to spend in the classrooms:

• If you have already scanned your license in our Raptor System this school year AND you complete the RSVP form linked above, we will have your ID sticker preprinted for you when you arrive on November 15th. You may enter through the main lobby entrance and show your ID at the tables in the lobby.
• If you have NOT scanned your license yet this year and are planning on attending on November 15th, you are invited to stop by Evergreen to get your information into the database. You can come to the main office entrance of Evergreen on Monday, 11/6, Wednesday, 11/8, or Thursday, 11/9 between the hours of 9:00-11:00 or 12:30-3:30 to scan your license. If you do this AND complete the RSVP for linked above, we will have your ID sticker preprinted for you when you arrive on November 15th. You may enter through the main lobby entrance and show your ID at the tables in the lobby.

Please know it is not mandatory that you come into school next week to have your license scanned, but we are encouraging you to do so (if you have not already scanned in using the Raptor System this year). Otherwise, you will be obligated to scan your license in the Raptor System upon arrival on November 15th which could take time away from your classroom visit. You will need to enter through the main office entrance rather than the main school entrance.

PLEASE NOTE: Regardless if you have registered through the Raptor System previously or not you must show your ID when you arrive to school. Thank you!

The STAR Early Literacy Assessments by Renaissance, STAR Reading and STAR Math, are comprehensive literacy and math universal screeners that are computer adaptive. These assessments will provide teachers with current, reliable and valid data quickly so they can target instruction, monitor progress, provide students with instructional materials, and intervene and enrich where needed. Assessments will occur 2-3 times during the school year for students in grades K-2 in both reading and math. The first assessment will be completed for the K-2 students by November 10, 2023. Student reports will be provided to families at a later date.

We are very excited for the 2023 Evergreen Winterfest Door Decorating. Please see all the information below before signing up.

• Please remember to keep the doors winter themed and not themed for Santa or any religious holidays.
• You can start decorating your doors on November 17th through November 20th and the final days to finish the doors will be November 27th, 28th, and 29th.
• There is paper in the workroom you can use to put on the door. You will be responsible for any other supplies. For security reasons do not cover all the windows and the lock on the door. There must be one viewing point for the teacher.
• You must be at the school between 3:30- 4PM to get in and decorate your door. If you cannot be there before that time, then try and arrange it with your door decorating partner or a friend who might be able to let you in.
• We prefer kids to not come into the school while the door decorating is going on, but we understand it does happen. If they are there, they CAN NOT enter any classrooms or wander around the halls. They must stay with you the whole time.

Door Decorating Sign-Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4FAFA828A57-45799014-evergreen

We cannot wait to see what fun themes everyone comes up with to view at Winterfest on Friday, Dec 1st! More details to come for that night.

Ensuring the safety for our students, staff, and visitors is a top priority.

It is important that students learn how to be safe. During November we continue to review and practice our drills. This month we will have a fire drill as well as practice our run/hide lockdown drill. Student friendly and age-appropriate language is used when reviewing our drills and reflecting upon them when they conclude.

For more information about our emergency preparedness, please visit https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html

Our school store needs volunteers on the Wednesdays listed below from 8:20-9:15. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Mr. McGill at wmcgill@pvsd.org. Please remember that all volunteers must have clearances on file. Thank you for considering!

• November 1st
• November 15th
• December 6th
• December 20th
• January 10th
• January 24th
• February 7th
• February 28th
• March 13th
• April 10th
• May 8th

Please remember that clearances are required for volunteers to participate in activities during the school day at Evergreen.

If you are unsure if your clearances are on file and/or up-to-date, please contact Mrs. Tarquinio at ktarquinio@pvsd.org.

Students Who Were Absent on October 5th & Newly Enrolled Students:

If your child was absent on picture day and you have not yet ordered pictures or if your child/children has/have enrolled in Evergreen since October 5th, please go to https://showstopper.gotphoto.com/prepay to order and prepay.

Retake Pictures:

If you would like your child's picture retaken, please send in the unwanted picture package with your child on November 9th. Pictures taken on 10/5/23 have been sent home with the children.

As students are beginning to wear sweatshirts and coats, our Lost & Found area is certainly expanding.

Please remind students to take a look in the area if they have lost an item. We will also have items readily available for parents to look through during conferences in the lobby.

Labeling all items, including water bottles, helps us to return items quickly to a student when they have been forgotten in the building or on the bus.

Parents/guardians will schedule using the conference module in the ParentVUE portal on Tuesday, November 7th. View Instructions for how to schedule a conference are located here for assistance. Please note the conference module referenced will not be viewable until November 7th.

If you do not have a ParentVUE account, you will need to create one in order to access the conference scheduling module. To set up your account, please contact the helpdesk@pvsd.org

A community member is organizing family meal boxes for Thanksgiving. That box would likely include: turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, stuffing, gravy and desert to feed a family of 6 (contents are estimates and not guaranteed). Please use the form below to sign up to receive a FREE meal box. They will be available for pick up at the Perkiomen Valley High School on Monday, November 20th from 11AM - 1PM.

PV Thanksgiving Family Box Meal 2023

Boon Supply

Get ready for a fantastic shopping opportunity that will satisfy your retail therapy needs and support a great cause! Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation’s Boon Supply Sale is here, and it's chance to shop for unique products while contributing to the Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation.

• Sale Dates: Starting now until Sunday, November 5th.
• Shop online at https://bit.ly/PVBoonSupply23

Shop online and explore a wide range of high-quality, eco-friendly products. From home goods to stylish accessories and more, Boon Supply offers something for everyone. With the holiday season just around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to find thoughtful gifts for your loved ones while giving back to innovative projects and programs within the district.

So, register, shop, and share! Together, we can build a stronger community while enjoying some retail therapy! Happy shopping!

Harlem Wizards take on PV Dream Team

Get ready to witness the most electrifying basketball show in town, presented by Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation! The Harlem Wizards are coming to Perkiomen Valley High School for an unforgettable night of hoops, tricks, and entertainment. Witness the excitement as they take on the PV Dream Team, made up of your favorite teachers around the district!

• Date: November 11th, 2023
• Time: 6:30 PM (Doors Open at 5:30 PM)
• Location: Perkiomen Valley High School

Don't miss the opportunity to witness this incredible event and support your local community. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a night of laughter, entertainment, and basketball excitement. Event highlights include spectacular basketball tricks, dazzling dunks, an autograph session, a half-time show, fan interaction, and more! Get your tickets now and be part of the magic! Tickets: https://bit.ly/PVWizards23. Let's make this night one for the books. See you on November 11th at Perkiomen Valley High School!

Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Contact FoundationED@pvsd.org for more information.

The cold weather is on its way! In a partnership with Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia & Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, Perkiomen Valley School District has graciously been given NEW winter jackets to be distributed. If you are in need of assistance with securing a new winter coat for your child, please complete the form below.

New Winter Coats Available

​Safety is always our top priority. We have upgraded our visitor management system by installing a Raptor System in all Perkiomen Valley schools. Visitors will need to scan their ID (driver's license) prior to being granted admittance into Evergreen Elementary and any of our schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District. Visit our webpage for more information.

If you need to make an unexpected dismissal change during the day, please contact the main office via telephone (610-409-9751) by 2:30pm, if possible.

Please do not only email your child's teacher as teachers often are unable to check their emails until dismissal has concluded.

If your child is going to be absent please be sure to call or email the Evergreen attendance line. It may be helpful to save the phone number and email address in your cell phone.

Call: 610-409-9751 and press #1

Email: EVAttendance@pvsd.org

Here are a few friendly reminders from the Technology Department about where to go if you are having issues with any of the following:

• Chromebook malfunctions/damages: Email the helpdesk@pvsd.org
• Forgotten student passwords: Go to https://accounts.pvsd.org
• FAQs about Chromebooks can be found on our website

Twitter: @Evergreen_ES

Facebook: Evergreen Elementary School

Email: sfranciosa@pvsd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pvsd.org/evergreen-elementary-school/
Location: 98 Kagey Road, Collegeville, PA, 19426
Phone: 610-409-9751