Dear Evergreen Families,

We have lots to be thankful for this week!  A huge thank you to our School Council and families who donated games for teachers’ classrooms.  We had a fun and competitive gift exchange as a break from professional learning on Friday.

The Calgary Food Bank came by to collect all the cereal that students, staff and families donated for the Mayor's Food Drive which collects important food and funds for families and individuals in need during the holidays and into the New Year. Thank you!

UPDATES AND INFORMATION

School Improvement Reporting Results: In accordance with Alberta Education’s Requirements for School Authority Planning and Results Reporting, please find below a report outlining Evergreen School’s performance and progress towards the goals outlined in the 2022-2023 School Development Plan.

Evergreen School Results Report and School Development Plan

School Development Plan: This year our School Development Plan outlines a holistic goal focused on student self-assessment in and through literacy, mathematics, and well-being.  Further details including what will teachers do, what students will do, can be found here Evergreen School Results Report and School Development Plan . Please jump to page 11 for information specific to our School Development Plan.

Report to Parents on Fees: Schools are required to report to parents on fees collected and the related expenses each year.  For general information about fees, please visit here.   For fees specific to Evergreen School for the 2022-2023 school year please see Report to Parents / Guardians on Fees | 2022-2023.

Winter Spirit Week:  We have a fun week planned for the week before winter break December 18-22.  Please see below for the daily festivities.

Merry Monday: wear festive, holiday colours, holiday season themed sweaters and anything that makes you feel “merry.”  We will be gathering as a school community in the gym for caroling today.

Tinsel Toque Tuesday: wear a toque or any other holiday themed headgear, crazy hair etc. Remember to get creative!

Winter Wonderland Wednesday: Students are headed outside for some fun, collaborative games and to build ice sculptures with their grade teams.  We are asking each student to freeze an ice brick at home to bring to school on Wednesday, December 20th for our ice sculpture activity.  Please find instructions linked Ice Sculpture instructions (1).pdf  . School Council is providing a hot chocolate treat for students today. 

Thoughtful Thursday: Students will be crafting cards with holiday wishes for our local community members – first responders, local seniors facilities etc. and decorating our schools’ windows to spread cheer over the Winter break.

Film Friday: Wear your P.J.s and bring your favourite (small) stuffie to school. Students will be enjoying a movie with their classmates today before heading out for the Winter Break.  Students are invited to bring a personal snack to enjoy during the movie.