Timberwolf Family News

Dear Families,

It is always so fun to visit classrooms and see what students are learning about and how they are learning it. This week, I spent time in History, English, Math, Science, and some of our elective classes. It is a pleasure to see students hard at work at their learning. Whether it is writing a paper or working with their table group to solve a problem, watching their faces light up with understanding and a personal sense of accomplishment is why I do this work. It is so rewarding to be part of that learning.

There is an upcoming Healthy Youth survey for students that will take place on Monday, October 20th in science classes. Please scroll below for more information. There will a letter going out on Monday as well to provide more detail.

On a side note, please help students to remember to charge their Chromebooks at night. They are used in many classes to access their textbooks and lessons.

If you have any questions or you have a concern, please reach out to your admin team. We are here in service to your child/ren.

Enjoy your weekend!

Sincerely,

Sara Idle

Next Week:

October 6th: Softball Game @ Eisenhower 3:45

October 8th: PTA Meeting @ 6:30p.m

Football Game @ Voyager 3:45

Softball game @ Gateway 3:45

October 9th: HOME XC Meet @ 3:45

October 10th: NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS; (Leading Instruction Day for Staff)

Looking Ahead:

October 16: Great American Shakeout 10:16am (Earthquake Drill)

October 17th: Fall Vaccine Clinic @ Community Resource Center

October 20th: Healthy Youth Survey in Science (scroll down for more info.)

October 29th: Picture Retakes

October 30th: ASB Dance 7th and 8th Grade Dance

October 31st: ELIF - Conference Preparation

November 3rd and 4th: Conference Days (more information coming)

Our school is participating in the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey during fall 2025. The survey will be given to students in Grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 in large districts and students in Grades 6 through 12 in small school districts. The Healthy Youth Survey includes questions related to physical activity, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, interpersonal relationships, school experiences, risk and protective factors, and access to school-based services. Survey results are used by schools, communities, and State agencies to plan programs to support our youth and reduce their risks. Participation in the survey is voluntary and steps are taken to ensure student privacy.

There are no names or codes used to link a survey back to a student.

You will receive a letter on Monday via ParentSquare that provides additional information.

PTA UPDATE

🗓️ Save the Date – Upcoming Events
PTA Meeting: October 8th, 2025 at 6:30 PM

🙌 Get Involved & Make a Difference!
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our enthusiastic team. Together, we can create an incredible year for our students and school community. Here’s how you can help:

Stay Connected:
📲 Follow us for updates: @EvergreenMSPTA
📧 Contact us anytime: evergreenmiddlepta@gmail.com

Become a Volunteer:
Many hands make light work! Help us host exciting and meaningful events:
🎉 Bingo & Lotería Nights
☕ Cocoa for Kids
❄️ Winter Carnival
🎬 After School Movie Nights
✏️ Teacher Grants & much more!

Interested in volunteering? Reach out at evergreenmiddlepta@gmail.com to find out how you can contribute. Let’s make this a memorable year together! ✨

✨ Join the PTA – It’s Not Too Late!
Become a member before October 31, 2025 for only $10. Support our school’s programs and resources. After November 1, the membership cost increases.
Even if you can’t volunteer, your membership helps fund awesome activities for our students!

Sign up effortlessly through Givebacks:
https://evergreenmiddlepta.givebacks.com/

💚 Every contribution counts! Help us nurture a thriving school community! 💚

Evergreen Middle School’s Athletic Department provides quality athletic opportunities that support our commitment to inspire, educate and prepare students to lead and shape the future.

Middle school sports take place during the following 4 seasons:

Fall sports practice started on September 8, 2025:

• Football (Grades 7th & 8th)

• Softball Fastpitch (Grades 7th & 8th)

• Cross Country* (Grades 6th, 7th & 8th)

Winter I sports practice starts on November 5, 2025:

• Boys & Girls Soccer

• Boys Basketball

• Volleyball

Winter II sports practice starts in January and February 2026:

• Girls Basketball (start January 20, 2026)

• Co-ed Wrestling* (start February 23, 2026)

Spring sports practice starts on March 31, 2026:

• Co-ed Track *

*6th Graders may participate in practices but not compete in meets/matches.

Practices: Practice is from 2:15 to 4:15 Monday through Thursday only.

Activity Bus: Student can ride the activity bus home after practice. Coaches will have drop off information.

Sports Physical: In order to play all student athletes must have a current sports physical signed by a physician. You must use the approved physical form which you can upload directly into FinalForms once completed. The physical is good for two years. If you don't have a sports physical, we encourage you to schedule one as soon as possible.

Registration: Registration for ALL sports is open now! All athletic registration forms are done electronically on-line via FinalForms.

New families, to create your new FinalForms account to register your student athlete click here https://everett-wa.finalforms.com/. Then click *NEW ACCOUNT then follow the prompts to create your new FinalForms account and sign your forms.

Returning families and students who already have FinalForms accounts, click here to sign in and confirm, or update your information for the 2025-26 school year.

For assistance with FinalForms click here for the Parent Playbook

ALSO: You can still order pictures ONLINE through Dorianstudio.com/support.

Students can only retake pictures if:

1. They missed picture day

OR

2. You pre-purchased pictures and would like to retake the photo, please come with the photos your student received.

**Please note Picture Retake Day is October 29th**

Dorian Studios is committed to giving you the best experience. If you buy pictures and do not like the initial or retakes, they will give you a refund.

https://secure.smore.com/n/t5m3h

🌟 Exciting News for Everett Families! 🌟

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department is excited to share that eligible students can receive free year-long haircuts through the Kutz 4 Kidz program! This incredible program is sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Snohomish County and the Coverson Family.

Who’s eligible?
Kutz 4 Kidz supports homeless, low-income families, and students receiving free or reduced lunch, with a special focus on African American students and those facing economic hardships.

How to get vouchers?
Visit your school’s front office or speak to your school counselor, family specialist, or KIT coordinator for more information.

Do you have an eligible 3- or 4-year-old student living within the district boundaries? Everett Public Schools ECEAP is currently enrolling children for the 2025-2026 school year and space is still available!

Program eligibility is based on family income, and/or developmental or environmental risk factors that could interfere with the student’s school success. Families who qualify for free/reduced meals or DSHS Basic Food likely qualify for ECEAP.

If you are interested and have questions about ECEAP please contact eceap@everettsd.org or call (425) 385-4628

Here is contact information for the various people and offices that you may need to communicate with:

Attendance: Amy Duffy, 425-385-5735

Front Office: Liliya Kuyava, 425-385-5700

Office Manager: Brianna Walker, 425-385-5701

Registrar: Bethany Arneson, 425-385-5710

Nurses Office: Mackenzie Coffell and Shannon Smith, 425-385-5706

6th Grade Counselor: Elsa Leal, 425-385-5722

7th Grade Counselor: Emily Dunham, 425-385-5721

8th Grade Counselor: Gen Rue, 425-385-5723

Everett Public Schools uses the CNEEB form to determine which families qualify for Free & Reduced (F&R) meals.

The F&R Meals Application is more than just a lunch. Students who qualify for F&R meals may also be eligible to receive other benefits, including reduced ASB, sports, and AP exam fees, as well as a variety of benefits in their local communities. Certain school funding is also closely linked with student F&R meal rates.

Federal law requires all students to have access to meal applications, and Everett Public Schools encourages all families to apply for benefits, if they believe they are eligible. September is a critical time to connect with families seeking benefits, as district F&R rates are finalized in October. CNEEB Applications and informational post cards have been delivered to every school office. Families may also complete applications online by visiting www.myschoolapps.com.

The online application is available in seven languages.

GET INVOLVED

It’s not too late! Joining the PTA is simple and only $10 for the year! It’s an affordable way to show your support for our school even if you can't volunteer or join a committee.

To join, simply scan the QR code below with your smartphone to sign up via Givebacks:

All students in Everett Public Schools now have access to resources at both Everett Public Libraries and Sno-Isle Libraries, using a simple username and password for both. This partnership has expanded our students' access to ebooks, audiobooks, physical books, databases, and other digital resources.

This month, librarians will begin introducing the public library resources to students and helping them log in. It won't be all at once, but usernames and passwords will stay the same as long as the student is in the district. Please check with your school librarian for more information.

If you prefer to keep your student from accessing the public libraries, you can opt them out by filling out this form and returning it to your child's school

Hello Timberwolf families,

Here is an attachment of food resources we have available in our local community!

Nicole Hoshock, Evergreen's Student Support Advocate puts a newsletter together that is

FULL of community resources.

Whether it is:

-Free grocery markets

-Cold weather shelters

-After school clubs

She has a WEALTH of information!!

If you do not find what you are looking for in the newsletter, please call the main office and ask for Nicole. She may have access to what you need!

Seattle Children’s is happy to announce the opening Sept. 30 of a new Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic, the first pediatric-focused psychiatric urgent care in Washington state. We hope you will share this information with your teams.

What: Same-day in-person and virtual (video) visits providing mental and behavioral health crisis assessment, initial treatment recommendations and referral to follow-up resources in the community. Care is provided by our experienced team of licensed mental health therapists, family advocates/case managers, psychiatric advanced practice providers (APPs) and medical assistants.

Who: Designed for youth ages 4 through 17 who are experiencing a mental health crisis and need same-day intervention but do not need the services of an emergency department (ED). We care for all Washington youth ages 4 through 17, including children and teens with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

When: Open daily from noon to 8 p.m.; closed on major holidays.

Where: We see youth in person at Seattle Children’s Magnuson, located at 6901 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle, and through video visits from anywhere in Washington state. We recommend scheduling a same-day in-person appointment online or getting in the virtual line for a video visit. We have very limited capacity to see walk-ins and cannot guarantee walk-in access.

Please encourage families who live outside the Seattle area to use the virtual/video option. They must be physically in Washington state during the video visit.

How: Before scheduling a visit, learn whether to go to Psychiatric Urgent Care or an ED. A referral is not required.

• For in-person visits, schedule a same-day appointment online. (Scheduling opens at 12:01 am daily.)
• For video visits from anywhere in Washington state, get in the virtual line to be seen. (The first spots in virtual line open at 11:30 am daily.)
• Please note that spots in the virtual line will open up throughout the clinic day, please encourage youth and families to regularly check back for availability.
• Please note we have very limited capacity to see walk-ins and cannot guarantee walk-in access. Please encourage patients/families to schedule an in-person appointment online or get in the virtual line to be seen for a video visit.

Why: This new service – the first of its kind in the Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho region – is part of Seattle Children’s ongoing commitment to building out the continuum of care to ensure children and teens receive the right level of care at the right time. Psychiatric Urgent Care is intended to connect children and teens in Washington state to faster crisis assessment and follow-up resources in the community.

Please note that patients seen in the Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic will not access other outpatient psychiatry services at Seattle Children’s faster than those referred through the normal process.

One way to get involved is to volunteer. We have many different opportunities for families to volunteer. Here are some ways you could get involved:

• Join Natural Leaders or the PTA
• Read aloud to students in book groups
• Help students study their math facts
• Supervise games at recess or during lunch
• Welcome students to school in the morning
• Help out in the student store during one lunch or more

There are many other ways to help out as well. If you are curious, please let us know by getting in touch with our main office staff at 425-385-5700 or by completing this form.

Our students benefit from family involvement!

https://forms.office.com/r/4PyP9Tb3LF

Bus Schedules

Please visit the district website's transportation page to view your students route and stop location.

Transportation Information

Payments

You can make payments at the school between 7:30am-2:30pm with cash or check (made out to Evergreen Middle School). You can also make payments online with a credit card.

Online Payments

Attendance

Please report all absences within 24 hours by sending a note with your student or sending an email to EVGAttendance@everettsd.org

Winter Weather

Are you prepared? When the weather gets colder make sure you have all the information needed for potential school delays and closures.

Emergency Overview

Email: bwalker2@everettsd.org
Website: https://www.everettsd.org/evergreen
Location: 7621 Beverly Lane, Everett, WA, USA
Phone: 425-385-5700
Twitter: @EPS_EvergreenMS