Timberwolf Family News DRAFT

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!

Dear Families,

It is with great excitement and anticipation that I welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year at our middle school! As your principal, I am honored to partner with you in your child's educational journey during these important years.

To our incoming 6th grade students and families - welcome to our school community! We understand that transitioning to middle school is a significant milestone, and we are committed to making this adjustment as smooth and positive as possible. Our staff is eager to guide you through this new chapter.

To our returning 7th and 8th grade students and families - welcome back! We've missed you and we look forward to continuing our work together as we build upon the progress made last year.

Important Dates to Remember

• August 11: Main office reopens for the school year 7:30-3:30

• August 21 (4-8 PM): Orientation Night

• August 27: First day of school: Doors open at 7:15 for students with classes starting at 7:30

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Orientation Night Details

Our Orientation Night on Thursday, August 21st from 4:00-8:00 PM will provide families with the opportunity to:

• Pick up student schedules
• Purchase PE clothing
• Sign up for sports programs
• Learn about after-school clubs and activities
• Pay unified arts class fees
• Request ASB (Associated Student Body) membership
• Get to know the school and meet staff members
• Help your child find their classes

This event is designed for both new and returning families, offering a chance to meet some staff, tour the campus, and prepare for a successful start to the school year.

Our School Community

Our middle school is committed to creating an inclusive, challenging, and supportive environment where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated staff works tirelessly to ensure each student receives the attention and resources they need to thrive.

Throughout the year, you'll receive my weekly newsletter keeping you informed about school events, student achievements, and other important information. This is a key source of schoolwide information. I believe strongly in maintaining open communication between school and home.

On that note, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teachers, counselors, or administrators at any time with feedback or questions. We are here to provide support for each and every student.

Looking Ahead

The beginning of a new school year brings fresh opportunities for growth, learning, and building lasting memories. Our staff has been preparing diligently to provide your children with engaging educational experiences that will inspire their curiosity and love of learning.

We are incredibly excited to welcome our students on August 27th and to see the hallways and classrooms filled with energy and enthusiasm once again.

Should you have any questions before the start of school, please don't hesitate to contact our main office after August 11th or reach out to a member of the admin team.

Here's to a fantastic 2025-2026 school year!

Warmly,

Sincerely,

Sara Idle

Dear Students and Families,

I would like to take the opportunity to welcome each and every one of you to our outstanding school this fall. I am honored to be in this role for the sixth year in a row and fulfill dreams of mine. This is a place that feels like home!

There are so many opportunities for students to enhance their skillset, have fun and connect with their peers due to a variety of clubs, activities, and schoolwide celebrations. Our Associated Student Body, or ASB, includes engagement ranging from the tech-oriented Game On Club, to our Drama Club that sells out shows every spring. We also hold several affinity groups that are open to ALL students, including our Latinx Student Union and Black Student Union. We have an activity bus that takes students home who stay after school for clubs and a sports bus for athletes. It is my sincere hope that all clubs and organizations will have an advisor by the start of the school year.

I am passionate about providing our pupils with a world class education – all of them – inside and outside of the classroom! That is where you – parents and guardians – come in partnership with our school. Every November, we honor our country’s veterans, and we’d love to invite anyone who has served in the military – no matter what country – to attend our Veteran’s Day celebration in November. In the spring, we celebrate the diversity of Evergreen by holding a Multicultural Night filled with good food, fun and entertainment. It is essential that our youth see the adults in their lives being recognized, honored and showered with appreciation.

Finally, we could always use your support, ingenuity and creativity by joining PTA and Natural Leaders. Many executive positions are available this school year, and this is a great way to get involved in our school community and ensure your voice is heard.

I look forward to continued and authentic partnerships with our students, families and greater community,

In Community,

Dr. Monica Haule

Dear Evergreen Families,

Welcome to the 2025-26 sports year!

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 starts 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

If you have any questions, please contact:

Evergreen Athletic Director,

Medgar Wells, Assistant Principal

mwells@everettsd.org

(425) 385-5726

Enjoy!

School Supplies: Students will need some basic school supplies. One of the most important items is the backpack they will use. They need a place to safely store their Chromebook during the school day and to and from school. In addition to that most important item, your can refer to the list provided below.

Drop Off: At the northwest side of the school is the main entrance through which families and our specialized buses come through. Please enter through the entrance into the main parking lot and drive all the way in and down to the covered basketball area to drop your child. Please take special care to not drop your child until you reach that area. The specialized buses need access to the area directly in front of the school in that small roundabout area. Please do not enter that area, but instead, follow the signs to take the turn into the parking lot to snake around to the basketball courts.

Breakfast: When students enter the building at 7:15 they are welcome to go directly to the cafeteria for their breakfast. There are a variety of items available both hot and cold. There is no charge for breakfast or lunch.

Lunch: Students will be dismissed for lunch or recess based on their grade and teacher. They will either walk out to a supervised recess or directly to the cafeteria. They will trade midway through so that all students get adequate time to eat their lunches and to play outside. Again, there is no charge for lunch. There are a variety of options available and pork products are not served.

Pick up: When picking up your student after dismissal at 2:05 you will follow the same process as drop off. It is very important that you allow room for our specialized buses to enter and park directly in front of the office.

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: We are looking for just the right person! TBD

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

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

As you plan your back-to-school purchases, the following items are required prior to the first day of school.

To help alleviate the stress on the family budget at the beginning of the school year, Evergreen is simplifying its student supply list.

All students will need:

· 3-Ring binder (1-2 inch)

· Dividers

· Notebook Paper

· 4 Composition Books- College Ruled (various cover colors is recommended)

· #2 Pencils (12 pack)

· 2 Erasers

· Pencil Pouch

· Blue or Black Pens

In addition, students in the following classes will need:

· Spanish: 1- 8 ½” x 11” Composition notebook

· Optional for Algebra and Geometry: Graphing Calculator TI83. However, calculators are available in class and are not needed if you have a smartphone.

Additional supplies:

Students regularly use the following supplies and any additional items you can supply for your student or gift to the classroom teachers would be greatly appreciated.

· Basic Scientific Calculator i.e.: TI-30 XIIS

· 1 Composition Book with Graph Paper (used for some math classes)

· Dry erase markers- math classes use these daily

· Colored pencils

· Red pens for correcting

· Highlighters- four colors are often used for color-coding writing assignments (colors are green, yellow, pink, and blue)

· Ruler

· Scissors

· Glue sticks

· Tape

Please note Evergreen's Summer Hours:

July 1st-August 8th: School Office CLOSED

August 11th: Office Reopens to Public

Summer Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Orientation August 21st 4:00-8:00 PM

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL August 27th, 2025

Free meals for Kids ages 1-18 offered Jun 30 thru August 14, 2025. Please note that some locations may only be open for part of the summer! Check this link: https://www.everettsd.org/Page/39017 for dates and times

Locations:

• Axis Apartments
• Cascade B & G Club
• Eagles Landing Apts.
• Eisenhower MS
• Everett B & G Club
• Everett Public Library
• Forest Park
• Four Corners Apts.
• Garfield ES
• Grandview Apts.
• Hawthorne ES
• Heatherwood Apts.
• Madison ES
• Madrona Square Apts.
• Mill Pointe Apts.
• Riverview Apartments
• Sage Apartments
• Silver Lake ES
• View Ridge ES

Have an amazing summer!

What a Fantastic Year!

As the school year wraps up, we want to celebrate all that Evergreen Middle School PTA has accomplished—thanks to your support! This year, we hosted fun and engaging events like Bingo and Lotería Nights, After-School Movies, Winter Carnival, Cocoa for Kids, Staff Appreciation Week, and the unforgettable 8th Grade Dance. We also provided over $10,000 in additional support to our school and community!

Looking ahead, we’re hopeful and excited for what’s to come—but we need your help. We are still working to fill several essential PTA board and committee positions for next year. Without committed volunteers, many of these amazing programs may not be possible in the future.

Interested in getting involved or learning more?

Reach out to us at evergreenmiddlepta@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @EvergreenMSPTA.

Let’s keep the momentum going and make next year even more impactful!

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