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EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 6900 208th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA 98053 | (425) 936-2320
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Secretary to the Assistant Principal
Counseling Secretary/Registrar
Main Phone Line 425.936.2320
Attendance Line 425.936.2321
Counseling Office 425.936.2326
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
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Hello Evergreen Families!
School has started well and we are excited for the year of learning ahead. Students are quickly learning routines, procedures, expectations, and getting back in to the groove of school. The first two weeks were only four-day weeks and now we will have our first Monday of the year. Over the years when walking around and talking with students at lunch, I often ask them what is their favorite day of the week. In many cases, they say Friday, Saturday, or Sunday; I enjoy those days as well but I quickly remind students that Monday is not just 1/7th of their week but 1/7th of their life. What if we didn't have Mondays? We would miss out on 14% of life and only have 86% of our days. Would we feel satisfied living life at 86% or do we want to live life at 100%? Mondays represent 14% of our days, so here's to making the most of this first Monday and its impact on our week and life!
There are many exciting and important events upcoming this week as well.
Laptops
Students will be receiving their laptop through Science class on Monday. Last week your student received a green laptop agreement form that needs to be returned to their Science teacher prior to receiving their laptop. If your student hasn't yet brought back their form, please remind them to do so on Monday. Your student will also be receiving a yellow inspection/agreement form. Please be sure to look over their laptop for damage and bring back the form on Tuesday. Our Librarian, Kevin Olson, has also created a document with important dates for parents as well as a quick resource guide to review that highlights key pages in the handbook.
Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night is Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30pm in the Fieldhouse. Parking will be extremely tight so please plan to arrive early. For this evening event, it is acceptable to park at Dickinson Elementary School.
After a welcoming introduction and overview in the Fieldhouse, you will follow your student's schedule including bells and passing periods to their six classes. Teachers will be providing a brief overview of the class' standards, curriculum, assessments, and general procedures. If you have questions about your student's progress in class, please make an appointment with the teacher for another time, as there will be another set of parents immediately following your student's class.
Lunchroom Expectations
As we've shared in previous Eagle Expresses, we have quite a few students this year at Evergreen. Because of the increased numbers and limited space, we are reminding students to place all of their classroom materials in their locker prior to coming to lunch. This will be especially true starting on Monday when laptops are distributed as we do not want computers bumped off tables or food spilled on them. We have worked hard to ensure every student has a locker and is able to open it successfully. If your student is still struggling with their locker, please have them see Mrs. Nilsen or Mrs. Rudolph in the Main Office.
Traffic
Parking and traffic seem to be smoothing themselves out quickly. Part of this can be attributed to many students participating in our after-school Athletics programs; we currently have more than 100 boys turning out for Tennis; 90+ girls for Badminton; and more than 70 student athletes for Cross Country. Busses are not as crowded after school and students have found their routes quickly and easily, thus helping drivers get them loaded and on their way in a safe manner.
We are also extremely grateful to all the parents who follow the parking lot expectations. Thank you for pulling as far forward as possible in the parking lot, thus allowing busses to get in the bus chute and more cars off the street.
Final Thoughts
Evergreen is a fantastic school and we are fortunate to partner with you. It was very warming and heartening to meet with PTSA parents last Thursday and share in our successes as well as hear their confirmation that we're supporting the whole child in learning. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead and we hope that you make the most of this Monday and every day this year.
Thanks and take care and Go Eagles!
Robert Johnson
Principal
Evergreen Middle School
425.936.2320
"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty."
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IMPORTANT DATES
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9/14 - Laptop Distribution Day
9/15 - Curriculum Night; 6:30pm in the Fieldhouse (Gym)
9/15 - LWSD PTSA Special Needs Group Meeting
9/17 - LWSD PTSA Council Brown Bag Lunch
9/28 - Regional Long-Term Facilities Meeting; 6:30-8:30pm at Redmond High School 10/2 - EMS Dance; 2:45-4:45pm in Gym 10/7 - District-Wide Long-Term Facilities Town Hall Meeting; 6-8:30pm at Rose Hill Middle School 10/9 - ASB "Fun Run"
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SCHOOL NEWS
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 LAPTOP DISTRIBUTION DAY *new*
Dear Evergreen students and parents,
Laptops are being rolled out to students this week! Here are some important dates and resources to help students and families be successful.
- Passwords established, initial computer login, and laptop care video viewed in class.
- Must be signed by parents and students-returned to science teachers
- Pink Laptop Insurance, Fees, reduced cost Internet- informational page
- Signed Yellow Laptop Inspection/Evergreen Agreement forms collected (science class)
- Students will login (science class) to establish connection/account for:
Please Note: With over 1,000 students and laptops coming together this week, we know that there will be some technological issues, laptop issues, paperwork issues, etc. Please know that there will be extra tech. support on hand, and that the entire Evergreen staff will be working very hard to take care of all issues and needs. With that said... we greatly appreciate any extra patience and understanding that you can give us through this process.
Resources:
There are laptop support resources available to both students and parents online. Those resources can be found on the district website. We have included some hyperlinks to help you better access them.
The district "For Students" tab includes a "Caring for your Laptop" Page.
This page includes:
- Caring for your laptop video (shown in class)
- General laptop tips
- How to add a printer
- And... in the top right corner of the page
- Links to the 19 page district Laptop Handbook in English and Spanish
- Laptop troubleshooting tips
The district "For Parents" tab includes an important link entitled: Mobile Access for Students (MAS).
This district page includes a variety of links and information about acceptable use, FAQ's, and ... the all-inclusive 2015 Laptop Handbook.
Some highlights of the handbook:
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Page 6: Information about repair costs, laptop insurance, and lower cost internet access (please note: a pink copy of this page was given to each student on the day of the laptop roll-out,)
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Page 11: Laptop FAQ's
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Page 13: How to add a printer
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Page 14: Home Network tips
These, and other resources, will also be available to students and parents through the EMS Library Haiku site soon.
Take care and keep smiling, Kevin Olson (EMS- Library Media Specialist)
 STAFF APPRECIATION NEED *new*
We are still in need of some food and paper goods for our first Staff Appreciation Meal of the year on 9/15. The teachers will have a VERY long day this Tuesday please help us make sure they are well fed before Curriculum Night begins. Please sign up if your are able to help:
VOLUNTEER BADGES *updated* 
Volunteer badges for parents who had their pictures taken at Back to Business Days will be available to pick up Tuesday night before Curriculum Night begins. There will be a table set up from 6:00-6:15pm. If you are unable to pick up your badge then, you can get it in the school office during the week. If you did not have your picture taken, you will have the opportunity to do so on picture retake day. Badges are completely optional (they can be worn instead of the temporary yellow name tags). Even if you have a badge you still MUST sign in when you come to school. If you do plan on volunteering at school this year, please make sure that you have an approved background check prior to working with the kids - badges do not mean you are approved. All volunteers working with kids in any capacity are background checked before each event that you sign up for.
 LONG-TERM FACILITIES TASK FORCE SURVEY, OPEN HOUSE, MEETINGS *updated*
Over the last few years, Lake Washington School District's enrollment has been growing by the equivalent of an elementary school each year. There is little space left in current school buildings, some of which need replacing due to their age and building conditions. That was the challenge facing the Long-Term Facilities Task Force as it began its work last December. They have now developed a set of recommendations that may affect your child's school in the future.
This work has the potential to affect families and schools in our district for years to come. Please take part in it.
You can review the recommendations and provide feedback beginning September 1 through an online open house. A survey on that site will be open September 1 through October 11.
* Attend an upcoming regional meeting (all four meetings will have the same content/format)
- Juanita High School, Wednesday, September 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m
- Rose Hill Middle School, Thursday, September 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Redmond High School, Monday, September 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m
- Eastlake High School, Wednesday, September 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
* Attend the district-wide Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, October 7, at Rose Hill Middle School, from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
 ASB "FUN RUN" *new*
Instead of the Magazine Drive this year, the ASB (Associated Student Body) will be doing a "Fun Run" on Friday, 10/9.
The ASB and Leadership teacher, Trish Miller, is looking for two key people to join her in this: one is a "point person" who would help with organization, ideas, and logistics; the other is a "data person" who is great with Excel and would help with data collection and entry. Please email her at trimiller@lwsd.org, if interested. More volunteers will be needed to help with donations on 10/1, 10/6 and 10/8 and to supervise the "Fun Run" on 10/9. Look to sign up for those in future newsletters!
SCHOOL PICTURES 
All proofs (and any ordered packets) from school pictures that were taken during Back to Business Days should have gone home with your student on Friday, 9/4. If you haven't already ordered, you can do so at Mylifetouch.com by entering the portrait ID and access code that was given on your proof sheet.
Proofs from school pictures taken on Thursday, 9/3 should be back in 2-3 weeks. Retakes will be in October.
LWSD VOLUNTEER APPROVAL
Do you need to update or check on your LWSD volunteer approval? Perhaps you have never applied to volunteer in our school district before? Please click here for more information from the LWSD website.
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EVERGREEN ATHLETICS
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1ST SEASON SPORTS *updated*
Practices will run every day afterschool except on Wednesdays. Match and game schedules will be distributed by coaches this week and posted online once they are finalized.
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PTSA
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 PTSA PASS THE HAT FUNDRAISER *updated*
A huge "THANK YOU" to those who have already donated to our 2015-16 EMS PTSA Pass the Hat campaign! Our goal is to have Pass the Hat as our primary fundraiser each year.*
Money donated ensures that wonderful programs supporting Evergreen students and staff can be continued. We have already met $12,000 of our $25,000 goal this year, not including money from affinity programs and matching donations! We are fortunate that many companies will match your donation ... please check with yours to see if they have a matching program. If you weren't able to give earlier, you will have another chance at our PTSA table during Curriculum Night on 9/15. You may also send in a donation to the front office with your student. *Please note: The PTSA is separate from ASB. ASB fundraisers raise funds for extracurricular things decided by students. PTSA is broader but tends to lend support mostly in the way of academics.
 EVERGREEN PTSA WEBSITE
The brand new Evergreen Middle School PTSA website is up and running! For the latest news on EMS happenings, please visit http://evergreenptsa.org.
 JOIN EMS PTSA FACEBOOK PAGE
EMS PTSA invites you to join our discussion on Facebook. Click here for up-to-date notices about school activities and communicate with other Evergreen families.
PTSA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The EMS PTSA is able to provide so many things for our school and kids each year. In addition, here are just a couple of the bonus benefits to you for signing up!
 Hertz
The world's largest airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,500 locations in 146 countries worldwide is proud to offer PTA members up to 20% off using discount CDP# 1929580 every time you reserve.
 Washington State Fair
Save up to 49% on tickets to the Washington State Fair, September 11-27 and #PARTYBIGWA with tons of free entertainment, concerts, fabulous fair food, animals, and much more! Click here for more information and promotion code.
ATTENTION FRED MEYER SHOPPERS! 
Fred Meyer shoppers can now support the Evergreen PTSA through their community rewards program! Link your Fred Meyer rewards card to EMS PTSA and they will donate a percentage of your purchase to the PTSA. Go to Fred Meyer - My Account, Add Evergreen PTSA as your charitable organization or 87519 to select Evergreen PTSA.
 SHOPPING WITH AMAZON SMILES BENEFITS EVERGREEN
Please use Amazon Smiles when doing your online shopping!
Amazon gives 0.5% of your purchases to the charity of your choice ... so choose the Evergreen PTSA! Use http://smile.amazon.com as the URL to get to Amazon.com. When you "Select Charity", choose "Evergreen Middle School PTSA" (Tacoma, WA) and it will remember us as your selected charity for next time. It's easy to earn money for Evergreen by shopping with Amazon Smiles!
EVERYTHING PARTY 
Buying party supplies? If you shop at Everything Party in Redmond, Everything Party will donate 10% of your purchase price to the PTSA general fund. Please tell the cashier at the beginning of your transaction to ring it up under Evergreen Middle School. What an easy way to help us raise money to support the staff and students at Evergreen!
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EXTRACURRICULAR
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 8TH GRADE WASHINGTON, D.C. & NEW YORK TRIP 
Attention all 8th grade students and parents! There will be an informational meeting regarding the Washington D.C. and New York trip on Monday, September 14th
from 6 -7 pm in the Dickinson Elementary library. Please contact Mr. Dowling or Mr. McMurtry for more information. Hope to see you there!
 YOUNG AUTHOR'S CLUB *new*
Thursday, Sept. 17 & Oct. 15, 4-5:30PM, Redmond Library
Teens in middle school and high school are invited to create writing prompts, meet other writers and share your ideas for your next movie script, video game, novel, poem, or short story. Snacks provided.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Zero, Teen Services Librarian, Redmond Library, szero@kcls.org.
 RHS GARAGE SALE *new*The annual Redmond Drama Booster Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 8am - 3pm in the school cafeteria. This is a huge, multi-family sale that supports the drama program at Redmond High. All proceeds directly benefit Redmond Drama students by defraying production costs, providing funds for drama trips, scholarships and much more. We would love to help clear your clutter by accepting donations the day before the big sale on Friday, October 2, 2:30pm - 8pm. Drama students and other volunteers will be there to help you unload your car! Please view the attached flyer to see garage sale details and a list of items to donate. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, please contact event organizer, Sharon Drazkowski at ksdrazkowski@comcast.net. See you there!
 WANT TO CHEER AT AN RHS FOOTBALL GAME? *new*
Join the Redmond High School Varsity Cheer team for a half day of cheer instruction where you'll learn cheer basics such as jumps and motions, plus sideline cheers and a half-game dance routine. Then, come perform alongside the cheer team at a Friday night football game, and perform with the cheerleaders at half-time!
Date: Saturday, Oct. 3rd from 9AM-12PM in the RHS Gym for the clinic
Friday, Oct. 9th at 6:45PM at the RHS stadium for the performance
Who: Ages 5-15 are welcome
Cost: $45 includes a performance shirt!
To register: Complete the form in this link and return with your payment by Sept. 25, 2015.
 SOUNDERS DAY 2015 Sounders v. Galaxy Sunday, Oct 4, 6:30 PM at Century Link Field
Lake Washington PTSA Council Presents Family Fun Day with the Seattle Sounders! Tickets are discounted, and a portion of each ticket will go back to your PTSA.
Purchase tickets at this link: http://www.soundersfc.com/lwptsa. Once you get to the landing page, copy the promo-code above your school, and click onto your school. Once on your individual page, use that promo code so that you can sit with your school. Tickets are sold in a first come first serve basis, so book early to secure best available seats. Need ten or more tickets? contact Sounders rep Gary Boyle @ (206) 512-1220 Questions? Email at sounders.day@lwptsa.net.
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NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
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The Lake Washington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran, military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources
16250 NE 74th Street
Redmond Washington, 98052
(425) 936-1266
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