Timberwolf Family News

Dear Families,

I am so happy to share with you that our PTA has a complete board in place after this week's meeting! This is a cause for celebration! I know I have shared about all the events that PTA supports and we are all relieved that those events will continue with the continued support of our PTA. If you have not joined PTA already, please consider joining. Scroll down for more information.

We have a rather large 7th grade class with many new registrations over the last four weeks. We are so happy to support our newer students and welcome all new students to Evergreen. With the expansion of the 7th grade in particular, we may have to shift some students schedules in order to balance class sizes across the school day. We try to minimize the impact of changes in teaching schedules on student schedules, but even so, there will be some changes. We are hopeful that these shifts will be minor and appreciate your patience and support.

On another note, students who attend the 7th grade lunches will be assigned seating in the cafeteria beginning on Monday. We have been working on reviewing expectations for the cafeteria including things like using a level 2 voice (conversational level) while visiting with each other, coming to attention when the lunchroom supervisor or administrator asks for their attention (voice level 0), and cleaning up after themselves after they have finished eating. We have used incentives like PAWS tickets for the student store, positive feedback, and reminders of the expectations to help support following expectations in the cafeteria. At this point, we will use assigned seating to support meeting these three expectations. Once students have those behaviors in place, we will use open seating again. We are hopeful that this will only need to be in place for a very short time.

Most students completed their iReady reading and math diagnostic this week. There are some students who will complete it next week. This gives us timely information about their reading and math skills. This information helps inform teacher planning in respect to supporting all learners in their work to gain new skills. Ask your child about how they did on their iReady diagnostics!

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.

Sincerely,

Sara Idle

This coming week:

September 18th--Picture Day

September 18th--Back to School Night (6:00 to 7:30 PM)

Looking Ahead:

September 23rd-- 6th grade hangout

September 25th-- 7th grade hearing screening

Please join us for our curriculum night Thursday, September 18th from 6:00 to 7:30PM. You can meet your student's teachers and get a peek into the learning your student/s are participating in. This event is an open house style event, where you can come when it works for you and visit one or all the teachers. This is an opportunity for guardians to get into classrooms. You are welcome to bring your student with you or not. It is up to you. It is not uncommon for students at this age to not want to come to Back to School night. Just know they are welcome to come with you!

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 started 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

FAMILIES, please take note:

There are days when clubs may get cancelled the day of or last minute because of emergencies or club advisor illnesses. We try to communicate this with the kids before the end of the day and encourage them to contact their parents about those cancellations.

THANK YOU! We are excited to get our clubs GOING this year!!

Be on the lookout :

Your student has been sent home with a picture packet. Please have your child bring the completed packets on September 18th, where the student will hand this to their photographer.

**Please note Picture Retake Day is October 29th**

Students can only retake pictures if:

1. They missed picture day

OR

2. You pre-purchased pictures and would like to retake the photo, please come with the photos your student received.

Dorian Studios is committed to giving you the best experience. If you buy pictures and do not like the initial or retakes, they will give you a refund.

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

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.

We have 50 FREE tickets to hand out to families of students who go Evergreen Middle School.

If you come by the front office and request a free ticket to the WA state fair and you are one of the first 50 students, we will gladly provide it to you!

Attached is the link with more details about the fair! Have a bit of your last summer fun before it's gone!

🌟 Welcome Back, Timberwolves! 🌟

We’re kicking off the school year with a brand-new Timberwolves PTA Board! Meet the dedicated team ready to support our students and community:

Co-Presidents: Alexandria Booth & Rachael Gardner

Treasurer: Robin Nelson

Co-Secretaries: Kyla Grant & Staci Johnson

Let’s give a big Timberwolf welcome to these incredible volunteers! 🐾

🍕 Fuel Up & Fundraise!

MOD Pizza Fundraiser — September 30th, ALL DAY

Enjoy some tasty pizza while supporting our school! More details coming soon on how to participate.

🙌 Want to Get Involved?

We’d love for you to join us! Learn more about how you can support our efforts:

📲 Follow us on socials: @EvergreenMSPTA

📧 Email us at evergreenmiddlepta@gmail.com

Every bit of help makes a difference! 💚

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