Believe it or not, we will be celebrating the 100th day of school this Friday, February 9th. It's always a special day for our 5th graders as they will be celebrating their 1,000th day of being an elementary student--quite an accomplishment! The 100th day of school is a wonderful day at Evergreen. We hope everyone enjoys it, especially our Kindergarten students who will be participating for the first time.
Just a reminder:
- Registration for Full Day Kindergarten is now open. For more information, please scroll down.
- Wednesday, February 7th is an early dismissal day for students. Please scroll down for details.
A quick snapshot of what you can find in this newsletter is listed below.
"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them."--Michael Jordan
Have a wonderful week!
Kind regards,
Sharon Franciosa
Principal, Evergreen Elementary School
- Week of February 5th
- Important Upcoming Dates
- National School Counselor Week (2/5 to 2/9)
- Valentine's Day Cards
- Full Day Kindergarten Online Registration Is Open
- Early Dismissal Schedule for February 7th
- Home & School Bingo Event
- February Is Black History Month: Resources for Families
- PVSD Foundation Dodgeball Game
- Perkiomen Valley Art Booster
- Reminders from the Health Suite
- Evergreen in Pictures (Town Meeting: 2-2-24)
- How to Translate the Newsletter
- School Directory Sign Up
Please join me in recognizing Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Shearer, Evergreen's School Counselors, during National School Counseling Week this week.
Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Shearer work tirelessly to support all of our students, staff and families. Their strong connections with students are crucial in providing guidance and assistance as the students grow academically, socially and emotionally throughout their elementary school journeys. Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Shearer positively impact our school community daily and provide invaluable resources to so many of us.
Mrs. Turner & Mrs. Shearer--Thank you for all you do for Evergreen and PV!
For the safety of all students, please be sure that the Valentine's Day cards do not have any food attached.
If your child chooses to participate in the class' Valentine's Day card exchange and this poses a hardship for your family, please contact your child's school counselor via phone or email. Confidential assistance is available.
Beginning with the 24-25 school year, PV's Kindergarten program will be FULL DAY.
If your child will turn 5 years old before September 1, 2024, they are eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2024! Registration can be completed online using our Online Registration (OLR) portal in ParentVUE.
Online registration for 24-25 Kindergarten is NOW OPEN
for details, visit: Kindergarten Registration 24-25
For planning purposes, we kindly request families to register their child by
Friday, February 23rd.
Submit your registration in its entirety for review. If there is additional information needed, a member of the school district will reach out. If you need assistance with the kindergarten registration process, please contact the main office at Evergreen at 610-409-9751.
Kindergarten student screenings will be scheduled at a later date in May so we can meet you and your child and learn more your child's early reading and numeracy skills.
*Feel free to pass along this information to friends, relatives or neighbors who have a Kindergarten age child planning to start at Evergreen or any of the PV elementary schools for 2024-25 school year.
Our next early dismissal day will be on Wednesday, February 7th. Please see below for the adjusted times.
1st Grade to 5th Grade
- AM Arrival: 8:30 (no change)
- PM Dismissal: 12:15pm
AM Kindergarten:
- Arrival: 8:30 (no change)
- Dismissal: 10:20am
PM Kindergarten:
- Arrival: 10:20am
- Dismissal: 12:15pm
K+ Program:
- Students will be dismissed from Evergreen at 12:15pm
As a parent, are you looking for ways to engage your family in Black History Month at home? Click the links below to dive in:
- 45 Books to Teach Children About Black History – The Culture
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- African American History for Kids
- 25 Must-Read Children's Books for Black History Month
For more information, visit https://centerracialjustice.org/resources/black-history-month-resource-guide-for-educators-and-families/
Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation's highly anticipated Dodgeball Tournament returns on Saturday, March 2nd. Register a team of 6-10 students (K-8) now to play at this exciting event. Prizes will be given to the top team in each division, the best team name, the best uniform, and the top three fundraising teams.
Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation builds a stronger community by providing funds for projects and programs that enhance and enrich educational opportunities in the Perkiomen Valley School District.
You can register for the event HERE.
The K-12 Art Department is thrilled to introduce you to the Perkiomen Valley Art Booster, a dynamic organization dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic expression within our community.
The Perkiomen Valley Art Booster is a passionate group of individuals committed to supporting and enhancing the arts in our local schools and beyond. Through collaborative efforts, fundraising initiatives, and community engagement, we aim to create an environment where every artistic spark can ignite a flame of inspiration.
We encourage you to follow PVAB on Facebook, Instagram, and www.pvab.org for upcoming events, fundraisers, and collaborative projects.
Keeping Everyone Healthy & Safe
The following are important reminders of when students should remain home due to illness.
1. Your child should be fever-free for 24 hours without any medication before returning to school
2. Children with vomiting and diarrhea are to be kept home for 24 hours after the last episode.
3. Children with suspected infectious diseases (e.g., pink eye, any unknown rashes, etc.) should be kept home until verification from your healthcare provider can be obtained.
We are very grateful that our students want to come to school, especially when there are special activities like classroom events, school events, field trips, etc. However, to prevent their illnesses from becoming worse or making others sick, we ask that our processes outlined above are closely followed.
All medications, including over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, need a doctor’s note and must be in the original container. No loose medication will be dispensed to students. Students are not permitted to carry medication with them to school. Medications must be brought to the Health Suite by an adult, preferably at the beginning of the school day.
Important Dental Examination Information
As per Pennsylvania law, a dental examination must be submitted to the School Nurse at three separate times during a student’s education: upon entry (either Kindergarten or 1st grade), in 3rd grade, and again in 7th grade. Dental exams dated after July 1, 2022, are acceptable for both Kindergarten and third-grade students if you have not submitted one already.
For your convenience, kindly reach out to Mrs. McOwen at rmcowen@pvsd.org to provide your child's last dental exam date and provider information.
Attention Second-grade parents & guardians: Now is the time to consider submitting your school dental forms or the date of your child's last exam if they have been seen by the dentist. Any dental exam dated after July 1, 2023, is acceptable for the third-grade dental mandate. For questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. McOwen.
Attention 5th Grade Parents
As per Pennsylvania law, a physical examination must be submitted to the School Nurse at three separate times during a student’s education: upon entry (either Kindergarten or 1st grade), in 6th grade, and again in 11th grade. Physical exams dated after July 1, 2023, are acceptable for 5th-grade students.
To access the required form, please visit the PVSD website under "Departments," then "Health and Wellness," followed by "PV Nursing," and finally, "Medical Forms."
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
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
