Timberwolf Family News

Dear Families,

Our Instructional Learning Day on Friday was purposeful and had impact. We dug into equitable instruction and customer service. We learned more about our improved framework for teaching and how it crosswalks with culturally responsive practices. We also spent time digging into what rigor looks like in the learning. This was a day of learning and planning!

If you have not looked into ParentVue, the family portal for accessing student attendance, grades, and more, please consider getting that set up. It can be very helpful in seeing how your child is doing in each class as well as looking at their attendance. You can access it through our website. Click on Grades and More and you will see the link. You can log in there or set up your account. It is well worth it!

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 16: Great American Shakeout 10:16am (Earthquake Drill)
• October 17th: Fall Vaccine Clinic @ Community Resource Center, Early Release Friday (12:50)

Looking Ahead:

• October 20th: PTA Winter Carnival Committee Meeting; Healthy Youth Survey in Science (scroll down for more info.)

• October 24th: WLA Test Registration Forms Due

• October 27th: 10/31: Fall Spirit Week (daily themes are forthcoming)

• October 29th: Picture Retake Day

• October 30th: ASB Fall Dance for 7th & 8th Graders

November & Beyond:

• November 3rd, November 4th: NO SCHOOL (Fall Family/Teacher Conferences)

• November 3rd: Evening Conferences

• November 6th: Pack Pride Night 6:30 to 7:30 PM

• November 7th: Early 11:35 AM Dismissal Day

• November 10th: Veterans Assembly

• November 11th: NO SCHOOL (Veterans Day Observed)

• November 11th: Bingo/Loteria Night

• November 18th: WLA Testing

• November 26th - November 28th: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving/Fall Break)
• December 22nd - January 2nd: NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)

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.

Does your student speak more than one language?

They may qualify to take the WLA Test. It is $10 and can be used in place of taking WORLD Language at the High School level.

For more information have your child pick up a form from Mrs. Liliya at the front office! DON'T WAIT, sign-ups end October 24th.

PTA UPDATE

🗓️ Save the Date – Upcoming Events

🎉 Bingo & Lotería Nights: November 11, 2025 from 6-7:30pm at Evergreen MS

☕ Cocoa for Kids: December 19, 2025 before school

🗓️PTA Meeting: January 15th, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Stay Connected:

📲 Follow us for updates: @EvergreenMSPTA

❄️ Winter Carnival - Our first Winter Carnival Committee meeting will be held on Monday, October 20th at 6:30 PM Evergreen MS Library —we hope you’ll join us to kick off the planning!

Interested in volunteering? Contact us at evergreenmiddlepta@gmail.com to learn how you can get involved. Let’s create unforgettable memories together!

✨ Join the Evergreen PTA

Your membership helps fund awesome activities for our students, even if you can’t volunteer. Become a member before October 31, 2025 for only $10! After November 1, the membership costs will increases.

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

Some of our Activities:

🎉 Bingo & Lotería Nights

🖼️ Reflections

🛍️ Student Store

☕ Cocoa for Kids

❄️ Winter Carnival

🎁 Teacher Appreciation

🕺💃 Student Dances

🎬 After School Movie Nights

✏️ Teacher Grants & much more!

💚 Your support helps us create awesome memories, fun events, and a powerhouse 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:

SIGN UP FOR WINTER 1 SPORTS TODAY!!

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

Students can only retake pictures if:

• Students that were absent on the original picture day
• Students who are new and were not yet able to take their picture
• Students wanting to retake their photo - If your student/family ordered a package and would like a new photo, please return the original package to the Dorian photographer on our 10/23 retake day.

Please see the retake information flier below and related order link. Families can order school pictures online at mydorian.com before picture day and up to two (2) days afterward.

Everett Public Schools Community Engagement Project

Visit our website to find out the "why," share your story, see other families stories, and learn how you can show your support!

https://www.everettsd.org/TogetherWe

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

Across our district, two specific days each fall are designated as non-school days, dedicated to Family/Teacher Conferences. This year, those two days are Monday, November 3rd, and Tuesday, November 4th. School will not be in session on those days as we hold both for needed opportunities to connect with our families. School will resume for our students that Wednesday, November 5th and will conclude that week, on Friday, November 7th, with a 11:35am dismissal day.

Our format for Fall Conferences is an intentional mix of in-person and scheduled options. We will offer open windows to provide families with opportunities to meet with each of their child's teachers. Additionally, teachers will be able to schedule in-person or online conferences to discuss specific needs. Additional information is forthcoming but for now, please see the below schedule for open and schedule windows on 11/3 and 11/4.

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  Cascade High School (CHS) is now a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. The school is working toward authorization as an IB World School, joining more than 4,000 schools worldwide that share a common philosophy: a commitment to high-quality, challenging, and international education. This commitment is one that both CHS and Everett Public Schools believe is essential for our students.

  The IB Diploma Program is a two-year course sequence during a student’s junior and senior years. CHS will provide guidance for students in grades 8-10 that will prepare them for the IB Diploma Program that begins their junior year of high school.

  
  

Program Information Night(s):

Thursday Oct. 23 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Cascade HS Library

Monday November 24th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Evergreen MS Library

🌟 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