Principal's Welcome Letter to 2009-2010 School Year

Dear Evergreen Families,

Welcome to a new school year! The Evergreen Eagles are perched and ready to soar to another successful and fabulous year! Our first day of school is September 3rd. A new school year is always exciting. Once again, our focus will be on providing each child with new challenges that will result in a rewarding school experience. Academic emphasis on the core content areas of Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies will remain a priority as well as providing a learning program that builds on each year to reach Plainfield Public Schools and New Jersey State Standards. Instruction in the Fine Arts, World Language, Physical Education and the infusion of Technology complete our program providing each student with the opportunity to develop areas of interest and skill.

Our goal is to challenge your children intellectually, grow them socially, and guide them toward independent thinking and problem solving. As we strive to promote healthy development in all aspects of each student's life we also strive to develop a student body of good character; students who make good choices and decisions resulting in successful and healthy outcomes.

Please make every opportunity to attend our Back-to-School Night on September 15th beginning at 7:00 PM this will be a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and continue to build the vital home-school partnership that drives student success. We encourage you to join us at school activities and be part of our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

Here is some information that we would like you to keep in mind.

School Uniforms:
As the Plainfield District moves towards mandatory uniforms for students, the Evergreen Elementary School will maintain its uniform policy for the 2009-2010 school year. Therefore, our students are expected to wear uniforms. School uniforms may be purchased from any retail store, such as Bus, Rainbow, Kids Place or Shopper’s World. The uniforms are navy blue or khakis plants for boys with white shirts; navy blue or khakis skirts or slacks for girls with white blouses.

Picking up children from school:
It will be necessary for you to send a signed note or call the school when you will be picking up your child from school. Be sure that when you call or send a note, you must list the time at which you will be picking up your child. Also, be sure to tell us who will be picking up the child. We will only allow the child to leave with the person who has permission from the parent. This is a safety issue, not a privacy issue. Please note, a change this year will be that all calls to pick up your child or any transportation changes must be made by 2:00 PM, in order to have your child and homework assignments ready. The school’s phone number where you can leave a message about picking up your child is 1 (908) 731-4255. During AM and PM drop offs, there is no parking in the front of the school building. During inclement weather, the designated drop off area is the parking lot. Please adhere to these guidelines – keeping in mind that safety is first!

Entering the building:
Anyone entering the building must enter through the main entrance and must report directly to the office. If you are at the school to pick up your child or drop something off for your child, go to the office and your child’s teacher will be notified by the office staff of your arrival. Please do not go directly to your child’s classroom. Once again, this is a safety issue, not a privacy issue.


Parent/Teacher Conferences:
If a situation should arise that you would need to have a conference with your child’s teacher during the school year, please contact the school office and an appointment will be arranged. When a situation arises that you would like to talk about with the teacher, simply contact the school. We know that a strong line of communication between the school and home will aide in your child having a positive educational experience. Your encouragement, support and concern of your child’s education will help your child know that you value his or her education.

Late Arrivals/Leaving Early/Returning to School:
At any time when you are bringing your child in late, taking your child out early or bringing your child back to school, you must sign your child in or out in the office.
Please notify your child’s teacher as early as possible so daily homework can be gathered and sent with them. At Evergreen Elementary, we offer our students a quality education that is led by an excellent educational faculty and staff. Each year our school proves what a great job our students, faculty and staff do by striving to meet and exceed all state tests given during the school year.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. I look forward to working with you and your child throughout the school year to provide a productive and safe learning environment that supports student success.


Let’s have a great year together!


Wilson Aponte, Ed. S