Evergreen Express Family Newsletter

Hello Evergreen Families,

We are looking forward to having many of our parents/guardians visit our classrooms in honor of American Education Week on Wednesday, November 15th (for times, scroll down in the newsletter). To ensure the safety and security of all students and staff, all visitors must sign in through the Raptor System and have their ID with them.

• If you have previously signed in through the Raptor System this school year AND completed the RSVP Form for the event by Sunday, November 12th, your badge will be pre-printed. One form should be completed for each child. Please have your ID ready and enter through the main lobby doors.
• If you have NOT signed in through the Raptor System this school year OR completed the RSVP form by Sunday, November 12th you will need to enter the building through the main office. Please have your ID ready so you can quickly scan in through the Raptor System. Please know that only one person is able to do this at a time and this could result in lost time for the classroom visit. Unfortunately, we are not able to extend classroom visit times.

Home & School Meeting: Please consider joining us for our Home & School meeting on Thursday, November 16th at 7pm via Zoom. Please click on the button further down to join the Zoom meeting.

This newsletter has important information about:

• Important Upcoming Dates
• American Education Week
• Student Directory
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Book Fair Information
• K-2 Star Early Literacy by Renaissance Assessment
• Winterfest Door Decorating Sign Up
• School Safety Drills
• Evergreen in Pictures
• PV Woods Information
• Thanksgiving Family Meal Box
  
• PV Foundation Boon Supply Sale & Harlem Wizards Game

"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."--John D. Rockefeller

Thank you to all of those who have served in the armed forces. We appreciate you on this Veterans Day and every day.

Have a great week!

Sharon Franciosa

Principal, Evergreen Elementary School

Please note that this newsletter may be translated into any language by choosing the language you need in the box to the right.

Tenga en cuenta que este boletín se puede traducir a cualquier idioma eligiendo el idioma que necesita en el cuadro de la derecha.

Зверніть увагу, що цей інформаційний бюлетень можна перекласти на будь-яку мову, вибравши потрібну мову в полі праворуч.

Qǐng zhùyì, tōngguò zài yòu cè kuāng zhòng xuǎnzé nín xūyào de yǔyán, kěyǐ jiāng běn xīnwén tōngxùn fānyì chéng rènhé yǔyán.

Xin lưu ý rằng bản tin này có thể được dịch sang bất kỳ ngôn ngữ nào bằng cách chọn ngôn ngữ bạn cần ở ô bên phải.

• Monday, 11/13: B Day
• Tuesday, 11/14: C Day
• Wednesday, 11/15: D Day
• Thursday, 11/16: E Day (Home & School Meeting at 7pm via Zoom)
• Friday, 11/17: F 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.
• If you have previously signed in through the Raptor System this school year AND completed the RSVP Form for the event by Sunday, November 12th, your badge will be pre-printed. One form should be completed for each child. Please have your ID ready and enter through the main lobby doors.
• If you have NOT signed in through the Raptor System this school year OR completed the RSVP form by Sunday, November 12th you will need to enter the building through the main office. Please have your ID ready so you can quickly scan in through the Raptor System. Please know that only one person is able to do this at a time and this could result in lost time for the classroom visit. Unfortunately, we are not able to extend the visiting times.
• 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

​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 would like to part of our electronic school-wide student directory, please complete the Google form linked below. This is an optional form and you can submit as much or as little information as you would like. School directories are very helpful for parents/guardians to connect for birthday parties, play dates, etc.

The information in the directory will be provided to families from Home & School via a protected Google document.

Evergreen Elementary School Electronic Student Directory 2023-24

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

**While you are at Evergreen for conferences, please be sure to stop in the lobby to look at the Lost and Found to check for any items your child might have forgotten or misplaced. Any items not claimed by Tuesday, November 28th will be donated locally.**

Don't miss the upcoming Book Fair, held IN PERSON only during the November conference days!

The book fair will be in the library Monday, November 20, 8:00 am-7:00 pm, and Tuesday, November 21, 8:00 am-1:00 pm.

Reward your children for a great start to the school year, pick up presents for family near and far, buy a thank you or holiday gift for a teacher, and support our library at the same time!

If you can't make it in person, you can shop online (online shopping is available Nov. 17 - Nov. 22).

Read all the details here, or visit the book fair home page here.

Every purchase supports our library. If you stop by in person, you can even win free books for the classroom just for stopping by! No purchase necessary!

We can't wait to see 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

Arbor Day Foundation

Congratulations!! Perkiomen Valley School District landed on the cover of Arbor Day magazine for embracing history and celebrating trees !! Inside there is a centerfold article about PV Woods.

PV Woods - Roots for a Greener Future!!!

https://issuu.com/arbordayfoundation/docs/50137401_novdec23_arborday_issuu

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.

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