A Message from Mrs. Franciosa...
Evergreen is off to a great start! We had a terrific first week and we are very excited to start week two of the 2023-24 school year.
Quick reminder...when we return to school on Tuesday, it will be an "E" Day in the cycle.
This newsletter has important information about:
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Kindergarten, 5th Grade, and New PV Students--Chromebook Information
- Parent Drop-Off Process for AM Arrival
- Grades 3, 4, & 5 Instrumental Music Sign Up Information
- PV Power Packs
- Safety Information
- School Visitor Information--ID Required
- Homeroom Parent Volunteers Needed
- Bus Transportation Information
- Parent Pick Up at 3:10 Dismissal Procedure
"It doesn't matter what others are doing, it matters what you are doing."--unknown
Have a terrific Labor Day weekend!
Sharon Franciosa
Principal, Evergreen Elementary School
Important Upcoming Dates
- September 4th: Holiday--Schools Closed (Labor Day)
- September 13th: Home & School Meeting at 7pm via Zoom (the link will be in the 9/8 newsletter)
- September 15th: Evergreen Popsicle Social sponsored by Home & School at 5pm (more info to come)
- September 21st: Grades 1-5 Meet the Teacher Night (more info to come)
- September 25th: Holiday--Schools Closed (Yom Kippur)
- October 5th: Evergreen Picture Day
Kindergarten, 5th Grade, & New PV Students: Chromebook Information
On Wednesday, September 6th the Kindergarten, 5th Grade, and New PV students will be receiving their new district issued Chromebooks during the school day.
- Kindergarten & New 5th Grade PV students--new Chromebook & charger
- 5th Grade--exchange their current Chromebook & charger with a new Chromebook & charger
Please print the following and have your child bring it with him/her to school on Wednesday, September 6th (both Kindergarten and 5th grade families):
- A QR code from https://1to1.pvsd.org after reviewing and agreeing to the Chromebook Guidelines and Acceptable Use Policy #815 .
5th grade families only:
- Please make sure your child comes to school on Wednesday, September 6th with their old chromebook AND charger. If a stylus or charger is missing, a charge might be incurred.
If you have any questions, please email helpdesk@pvsd.org.
Parent Drop-Off Procedures for AM Arrival
- All students need to remain in their cars until the bell rings. Sometimes staff will come out a few minutes early, but students need to remain in their cars until the 8:30 bell rings.
- Please pull all the way forward before stopping to let children exit the car. The beginning of the line extends past the front entrance of the building.
- There is only one line of traffic during drop-off. Please do not pass any cars.
- Cars must stop at the cross-walk near the Kindergarten playground. Students should not exit their cars if the car has not gone past the cross-walk.
- Students MUST exit from the passenger side of the car.
- Children should be able to unbuckle their safety seats and gather their items on their own as parents need to remain in their cars. If for some reason a parent needs to get out of the car, the car should be parked in our lot and the child should be walked to the building. In these rare occurrences, students must remain in their car until 8:30.
- Staff will direct cars when to move and when students should come out of their cars as the line progresses.
- Children will either enter Evergreen through the main entrance of the building or through the Kindergarten hallway. This is all dependent upon which entrance their car is closest to each morning.
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Instrumental Music Sign Up Information
Is your child interested in playing a string instrument (open to grades 3, 4 and 5) or a band instrument (open to grades 4 and 5) for the first time this year? The attached document outlines all of the information and links you may need to enroll your child in the Instrumental Music Program for 2023-2024.
If your child needs assistance in choosing an instrument, we encourage you to register to attend Meet the Instrument Night on Wednesday, September 13 at Middle School East, where students will get to come and try out an instrument. Registration for this event is required by Thursday, September 7 at 3pm to ensure we have enough materials.
Music is alive and well here in PV because we are #PVSTRONG! We look forward to the opportunity of teaching your child!
PV Power Packs
Power Packs are weekend bags of food for students experiencing food insecurity. The bags include 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 2 snacks, and 2 fruits. All food is non-perishable. There is no financial information required to participate in this program.
PV Power Packs is a volunteer run organization and all information is kept confidential. Names are shared with school counselors who arrange for students to pick up their bags prior to every weekend.
Please fill out a separate form for each child that you would like to receive a Power Pack, including children not yet in school.
We will begin handing out Power Packs on September 8th. If your child received Power Packs last year, they will automatically receive them this year.
If you have any questions, email Sarah at PowerPacks@pvsd.org.
Safety Information
It is important that students learn how to be safe. During the first weeks of school classrooms will discuss and review our various safety protocols. Then, during the weeks of September 11th and September 18th we will hold our "Safety Weeks" where we will practice the different Standard Response Protocols including the Hold, Secure, Shelter, Lockdown, and Evacuate safety drills. Student friendly and age-appropriate language is used.
For more information about our emergency preparedness, please visit https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html
School Visitor Information--ID Required
Homeroom Parent Volunteers Needed
As the new school year kicks off, we are excited to invite you to become an essential part of our Homeroom Parent team! Your involvement is crucial in creating a vibrant and engaging classroom experience for our students. Being a Homeroom Parent is a rewarding opportunity to actively participate in your child's education and contribute to a positive classroom atmosphere. You'll work closely with the teacher to coordinate exciting activities, events, student contact coordination and initiatives throughout the year.
If you're excited to join our Homeroom Parent team, please fill out the attached Google Form to be a part of the selection process. We look forward to an exciting and fun school year!
Link to Form:
Bus Transportation Information
All students are expected to be at their bus stop and visible 5 minutes prior to the estimated bus stop time.
To contact STA, please call 610-489-9110.
Parent Pick Up at 3:10 Dismissal
Once have you signed out your child, please look for your child/children as they exit from the gym. Students will connect with their parents near the main office entrance.
If you will have someone else picking up your child, please be sure to write a note and/or contact the main office. The person picking up your child must present ID.
Anyone picking up their child MUST have their ID with them.
Evergreen Attendance Line
Call: 610-409-9751 and press #1
Email: EVAttendance@pvsd.org
Having tech issues?
- 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
