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Washington Parent Features Evergreen and Montessori Schools
Posted on: Monday, September 9, 2013
Read what Washington parent says about Montessori Schools. Click to read the full article in Washington Family Magazine.
» Read moreMeet Ms. Nina Mahboubi
Posted on: Tuesday, September 3, 2013
We welcome Ms. Nina Mahboubi to Evergreen School. Ms. Nina will be working in Ms. Tobin’s classroom and leading an afternoon Nest class. Nina is a graduate of the University of Maryland where she received a Bachelor of Arts as a Studio Art major. She is an aspiring Montessori lead teacher; she is creative, organized and patient. She comes to Evergreen School after working as a 5-year old class teacher at KinderCare. Nina has also been an art teacher at the Islamic School of Potomac and an...
» Read moreArt Starts
Posted on: Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Evergreen begins the year with an all new art program led by Ms. Rebecca Tobin. Supporting the program is Ms. Virginia Spivey. Over the summer, Evergreen redesigned its art space to include new furniture and materials to make the space perfect for creating and exploring. All children 4 and above will participate in this wonderful afternoon program.
» Read moreEvergreen Becomes Member of the Black Student Fund
Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2013
Evergreen recently became a member of the Black Student Fund (BSF). I am thrilled to be part of this organization that has helped so many DC area students and their families have access to quality education. Evergreen has a long history of leadership in diversity issues in independent schools. We have been recognized as the most racially and culturally diversity member of the Assiation of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS). As the BSF website says:
» Read moreMeet the Camp Staff
Posted on: Thursday, May 30, 2013
Our new summer programs start soon. We are so excited to welcome our wonderful new summer staff members!
» Read moreEverything Grows
Posted on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Everything Grows! was the theme of our 2013 Spring Festival. Just as one event can’t fully capture the spirit of the school year, one picture can’t capture the spirit of the event. But here is our best try:
» Read moreYou Make the World a Beautiful Place
Posted on: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
At a school like ours, we rely on the parent involvement and volunteerism to make us great. Study after study demonstrates that active, involved and engaged parents make the greatest difference for children. The Evergreen School Parents Association (ESPA) held its final school-wide meeting of the year. Reflecting on ESPA’s accomplishments, it is clear that Evergreen would not be the place it is without ESPA’s leadership and all the significant volunteers efforts of our parents. We all owe...
» Read moreAn Enchanted Evening
Posted on: Thursday, May 2, 2013
The Evergreen community spent an enchanted evening “down the rabbit hole” at the Wonderland Auction on April 27. Thanks to the creative energy of our wonderful auction committee, guests were treated to phantasmagorical night like no other. Special thanks to Kim Cantor, Donna Kerr, Anke Mann, Jen Rusiecki, Joy McCarty, Cori Lathan, and Christopher Mattox for their organizational skills and pure energy. See event pictures here.
» Read moreElementary Play: Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock
Posted on: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Our Elementary class performed the African trickster tale, Anansi and the Moss-covered Rock for our Toddler and Primary classes this week. The story told the tale of how Mule Deer outwits Anansi the Spider through his wile and cunning. The hilarious performance elicited squeals of laughter from the audience. Congratulations to our fine actors and director, Mrs. Hatziyannis and assistant, Mr Evans.
» Read moreEvergreen Art... Makes Us
Posted on: Friday, April 12, 2013
Look around Evergreen. Art is everywhere. In our classrooms. In our halls and stairwells, too. And when you look around your life, you’ll see art all around, too. From artwork in our homes to masterpieces in Washington Museums, we are immersed in art every day. When a child creates a work of art, he establishes a connection as old as civilization itself. She refines her skills and develops mastery over materials. He develops control over clay, paint, scissors and glue.
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