September 2026 Newsletter
Safe, On-Task, Accountable, Respectful
Welcome Back Eagles!
Hello Evergreen Eagles Families,
What a great start to the school year it has been! Our Eagles have hit the ground running, and it's been wonderful seeing familiar faces back on campus along with all our new Eagles settling in.
We're thrilled to share that Evergreen has been named a PBIS Platinum School a wonderful recognition of the positive, supportive culture our staff and students work so hard to build together. To keep that momentum going, our classes have spent time reviewing our school-wide expectations, making sure every Eagle knows what it looks like to be Safe, On-Task, Accountable, and Respectful.
We also kicked things off with our first School Spirit Assembly of the year! The energy on campus was contagious, and it was a great reminder of just how much Eagle pride we have here at Evergreen.
Each month, you'll receive this newsletter with updates and important information to keep you connected to what's happening at Evergreen. Be sure to follow our other communication channels too, so you never miss a beat on school news, activities, and upcoming events.
We appreciate you taking a few minutes to read along, and here's to a fantastic year ahead!
Go Eagles!
Respectfully,
Dr. Gabriel Cardenas
Principal, Evergreen Elementary School
Yearbook Order Form
Yearbooks are now on sale! Please click the flyer for more information!
Pickle Ball and Basketball
Drawing Classes for kids!
After School Chess Program
Please click the image for more information. To register please click on the link below.
Evergreen Elementary School and The Leader in Me
As we begin this new chapter together, I am thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone as we officially kick off our first year as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, a distinction given to schools "where other schools come to learn." Out of more than 8,000 Leader in Me schools across 70 countries, only 865 have earned this prestigious designation, and Evergreen is now proudly among them!
Our Student Lighthouse Team has already hit the ground running, meeting a couple of times to plan for the year ahead, and Action Team recruitment is officially underway. Across campus, our Eagles are diving into the 8 Habits, taking on classroom leadership roles, crafting their Mission Statements, and stepping up as Greeters to welcome our school community each day and that's just the beginning!
This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our students, staff, and families, and our Evergreen leaders are eager to lead. We know this will be a successful Leader in Me school year!
As always, our S.O.A.R. model, Safe, On-Task, Accountable, and Respectful, will continue to guide our daily interactions and help create the positive learning environment where all students can flourish. Our students have shown remarkable growth in confidence and capability, and I can't wait to see what they accomplish next.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
On behalf of California PBIS, we are proud to recognize Evergreen Elementary School of Walnut
Valley Unified School District for successful implementation of PBIS at the PLATINUM level. This
recognition reflects your school’s excellence in putting the core features of PBIS into practice. With
nearly 2,700 schools applying forrecognition this year, earning this honoris a significant achievement
and a testament to your team's dedication to creating positive outcomes for students. You should
be incredibly proud!
The level of recognition received reflects the award you applied for or the level for which you were
qualified. If you did not meet the requirements of the level for which you applied, the California PBIS
Recognition Committee evaluated your application for other levels to determine the appropriate
recognition award.
We sincerely appreciate your hard work and commitment to implementing PBIS with fidelity and
creating the conditions to maximize social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes for ALL students.
Congratulations again on this outstanding accomplishment!
Sincerely,
California PBIS
Remember to be Safe, On-Task, Accountable, and Respectful! Eagles SOAR!
S.O.A.R. Tickets
Students earn these tickets positive behavior, and can be redeemed for the SOAR store and Eagle events.
Behavior Matrices
Here is a sample of our school wide expectations, at the lunch tables, which aligns with our SOAR model and Leader in Me Habits.
Behavior Flow Chart
This flow chart describes the process for positive, minor and major decisions.
2026-2027 Evergreen Parent Handbook
We kindly request that you take a moment to review the parent handbook, as it contains important information that both you and your child(ren) should be aware of. Please note that there have been some changes to the handbook, such as independent study requests, time to drop off items for your child, lost and found, and more. Please be sure to read to the entire handbook to best familiarize yourself with the new updates.
You can easily access the handbook by clicking on the link provided below or visit our school website at https://evergreeneagles.wvusd.org
Attendance
Attendance is a very important part of your child’s education. Please schedule doctor, dental or any other appointments after school.
PLEASE PLAN YOUR VACATIONS DURING_THE SCHEDULED WINTER AND SPRING BREAKS ONLY. Per district policy, students with 3 or more unexcused absences are considered truant and their absences will be monitored by our district’s child welfare and attendance personnel.
Parent Volunteers
Please click on the image to learn more about volunteer opportunities at our school.
Evergreen Community Club (ECC)
Evergreen Website Community Club
Evergreen Elementary School
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