EverGreen Elementary has made the ‘Best Elementary Schools’ list from U.S. News for 2024. U.S. News evaluated more than 37,000 public elementary schools across the country on various indicators of academic quality. EverGreen Elementary was ranked in the top 40% in the Pennsylvania. This ranking and recognition is indicative of the hard work by all faculty and staff members at EverGreen Elementary.

Pictured above are all the EverGreen First and Second Grade Spelling Bee Participants

Below are the Evergreen First and Second Grade Spelling Bee winners, from left to right:  First Place, Frank Padula, Grade 2, Second Place, Olivia Allen, Grade 2, and Third Place, Rofina Pickett, Grade 2

EverGreen Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Spelling Bee Participants

Evergreen Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Spelling Bee Winners, from right to left, Anthony Mozda, Grade 5, First Place, Aria Takacs, Grade 4, Second Place, David Mozda, Grade 3, Third Place.

EverGreen students in grades kindergarten to second grade participated in Agricultural Literacy week activities. On Wednesday, March 20th, volunteer readers went to each classroom to read the book “Anywhere Farm” and completed activities with the students. Students were taught to explore the options they have to grow their own foods, i.e.: bucket, pail, front porch, windowsill, etc. demonstrating how easily anyone can their own food, not just farmers. This was made possible by the Wayne County 4-H program, Honesdale FFA, and Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau.

Spirit Week was held at EverGreen this week in collaboration with Read Across America week. As we celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday, staff and students dressed the part with specific themes daily. On Friday, all individuals were invited dress the part of “Oh the Places You’ll  Go!” Students pictured dressed in career fields they have interest in. A student even dressed the part of Mr. Pidgeon!

The fourth-grade classes at EverGreen had the opportunity to meet Carbondale Area’s service dog after recently reading and learning about service dogs. Sansa, who works at Carbondale Elementary School, was at EverGreen on Wednesday with her one of handlers, Mrs. Vadella, who is an elementary school counselor. Mrs. Vadella and Sansa visited each fourth-grade classroom to talk with students about what service dogs do, the extensive training they go through before becoming a service dog, what makes services dogs unique, and students were able to see tasks that she does to help students while at work. Some tasks include deep pressure on an individual’s legs while they are sitting on a chair or the floor, going ‘place’ which allows Sansa to sit between an individual’s legs, or ‘visit’ when places Sansa’s head on a person’s lap allowing her to be pet. The students were extremely knowledgeable of the topic and asked great questions that Mrs. Vadella was able to answer and provide an in-person example. EverGreen Elementary would like to thank Carbondale Area Superintendent Mrs. Sayre and Elementary Principal Ms. Duffy for allowing Mrs. Vadella and Sansa to visit!

The PTA at EverGreen Elementary purchased ornaments for the 5th grade students so they can decorate the Christmas tree at EverGreen. Students had the opportunity to decorate the pawprint during their art classes. The fifth grade classes enjoyed the opportunity to display their artistic and creative abilities to kick off the holiday season while having their ornaments on display in the school. Fifth grade students are pictured with PTA Representatives around the decorated tree; from left to right: Bryleigh Sickler, Francine Harkins (PTA President), Isabella Conroy, Aubrianna Yannone, Erica Musgrave (PTA Treasurer), and Lyla Price.

The EverGreen Elementary School PTA purchased a holiday gift for all students. Students received their Western Wayne Wildcat blankets from PTA members on Wednesday, just in time for the holiday break. All students at EverGreen were very appreciative of the gift. Thank you to the PTA for this year’s gift!