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!

Kindergarten through fifth grade students attended a bullying prevention assembly on Thursday, November 9th. Students were presented with tips to be helpful in the event they are being bullied or if they are a by stander to a bullying situation. Students were deterred of being a bully throughout the presentation by having kindness and teamwork being the central theme. All students were instructed to do the RIGHT thing in all situations. The topic was presented through music and a laser light show that allowed students to interact with the presenter while learning. The EverGreen Elementary PTA and administration coordinated the event for EverGreen Elementary students.

Fire Safety was held at EverGreen on Friday, October 13^th. EverGreen Elementary hosted Hamlin Fire & Rescue, Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company, and Ledgedale Volunteer Fire Company where local emergency personnel presented students with life saving strategies and different pieces of equipment that they use. Students also were able to tour apparatus that local companies had on hand that day. The fire companies presented t-shirts to all students highlighting the 3 companies involved and notating the significance of fire prevention during National Fire Safety Week. We would like to thank these fire companies for coming to EverGreen for the presentation and helping our students understand ways to be safe.