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Learning Environment

Our mission at Evergreen Elementary is to build relationships with kids to help them grow into caring, independent problem solvers, & lifelong learners.  We believe that when kids feel safe and cared for, they are more likely to take the risks needed to try new things, make mistakes, learn, and grow.

Evergreen Elementary was built in 1976 and in 1990 a six-room addition was added. In 2021 two additional classrooms were added along with a new kitchen, multi-purpose room, and a new main office with a secure main entrance.

Because of our commitment to students, the atmosphere and climate at Evergreen is pleasant and positive.  We promote respect and positivity among students and staff.   We regularly teach the importance of having “S.O.A.R.ing behavior” to emphasize our core values of being Super-Safe, On-Task, Always Respectful, and Really Responsible.   Each month we have an all-school assembly that begins with dancing and the singing of our School Song.  During the assembly we celebrate the successes of our students while teaching about concepts such as Kindness, Integrity, Gratitude, Responsibility, Grit, Fairness, Safety, and Resilience.  To show our commitment to being kind and respectful, each Monday our school recites the Evergreen Courage Team Pledge.

Be on the lookout for S.O.A.R. slips which acknowledge students who are caught having S.O.A.R.ing behavior.  Children get a 2-part slip; one to drop off at the office for a chance to win a prize from Mr. Koepke’s Treasure Chest and one to save for the S.O.A.R. Store.  Each month, children can spend their S.O.A.R slips for prizes and activities! 

As an additional part of our commitment to creating a positive learning environment, Evergreen Elementary enjoys regular visits from Jake the therapy dog.  Trained and certified through Therapy Dogs International, Jake spends one or two days per week working at Evergreen.  While on duty, Jake visits sad or upset children, listens to children read, and visits classrooms as requested.  We are proud to have Jake as a member of our staff!

Another unique feature that sets Evergreen apart from other schools is our student-run video announcements and newsroom.  Each day a group of 5th graders are responsible for recording, producing, and publishing our daily announcements which are then shown on TVs within each classroom.  Also, as news stories arise, it is not uncommon for a group of students to write, record, and produce a news story so everyone in our school community can learn about the exciting things that are happening at Evergreen Elementary.  Here is a sample news story on why everyone loves Evergreen!

Evergreen’s current enrollment is approximately 450 students. All Students get programming in general education, Art, PE, Music, IMC, and Guidance.  Special Education services are available for qualified students.

Evergreen serves student in grades K-5

Kindergarten Teachers:

  • Mrs. McFarlane
  • Mrs. Wodalski
  • Mrs. Vandenberg
  • Mrs. Gawlik

1st Grade Teachers:

  • Mrs. Lammert
  • Mrs. Neumann
  • Mrs. Garrigan
  • Mrs. Reissner

2nd Grade Teachers

  • Mrs. Brost
  • Mrs. Kwick
  • Mrs. Sendelbach

3rd Grade Teachers

  • Mrs. Heinzen
  • Mrs. Winter
  • Mrs. Anderson
  • Mrs. Schiro

4th Grade Teachers

  • Mrs. Widmann
  • Mrs. Hanson
  • Mrs. Kowalke

5th Grade Teachers

  • Mrs. Stadler
  • ·Mrs. Resch
  • Mr. Cash

Your child will be assigned to a classroom. As Evergreen employs the team-teaching concept, your child may receive instruction from a variety of certified teachers. These practices enable us to: provide learning to meet your child’s learning style, target instruction to meet your child’s strengths/weaknesses, create activities that are interesting to your child, modify instruction to increase success for your child using a teacher’s expertise to maximize learning for your child.  The school’s playground is divided into two different areas according to grade level (K-2 and 3-5). This organization allows for effective use and provides all students with opportunities to learn through play.

Our school day runs from 8:40 am – 3:40 pm. Students are expected to be at school no later than 8:40 am.  Students arriving after 8:45 will be marked as tardy.

Evergreen has been a very progressive elementary school, incorporating a variety of social, technological, and environmental measures as part of the students’ education. We are committed to sound innovations and practices that will prepare your child for the future. Special programs throughout the year will focus on drug/alcohol education, character education, life education, environmental issues, and STEAM learning opportunities in our classrooms and IMC. In addition, the school tries to incorporate a variety of stimulating activities that create excitement such as: Read Across America, American Education Week, track and field days, Memorial Day Celebration, wellness activities, Math and Literacy nights, BINGO nights and selective fine arts and learning assemblies. Again, we want to enrich your child’s education beyond the standard curriculum.

Please take a moment to read about our various practices and policies in this handbook.  Many of your questions can be answered by doing so!  If you have a question that is not addressed within this handbook, call our school office; we are here to help!

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