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Letter from the Principal

Dear Evergreen Virtual Academy Community, 

I am both honored and excited to serve as the K-8 principal of our wonderful school. With 20 years of experience in education, including roles as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and ELD teacher, I have had the privilege of working with students of various ages and backgrounds. Throughout my career, my passion has always been to meet students where they are and to help create a culture of inclusivity where all students feel safe, empowered, and like they truly belong. 

As an educator, I firmly believe that every student deserves a learning environment that encourages growth, creativity, and confidence. I strive to support a school culture where each child can find their unique voice, develop their potential, and achieve their goals. I understand that students learn in different ways and at different paces, and I am committed to supporting them in their educational journey every step of the way. 

I also recognize the vital role that parents and guardians play in their child’s education. Your insight, support, and partnership are essential to creating a positive and enriching school experience. 

Please know that my door is always open, and I am here to support you, your child, and our entire school community. Together, we will continue to build a school that inspires and empowers every student. 

 

Warmly,

Kimberly DeGifis

Kimberly DeGifis, EVA K-8 Principal

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Nurturing Young Minds

EVA’s Elementary School learners are at the height of curiosity, inquiry, and exploration of their natural surroundings. With each year our students are finding their independence, gaining critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and testing new and unique ways to express themselves.

Although attendance is logged in a traditional Monday–Friday model, we understand learning can happen anywhere, at any time. In general, K–5 students should expect to spend approximately 4–7 hours on schoolwork per school day, depending on grade level.
  • Grades K–2: Approximately 4–5 hours of productive school work, 5 days per week
  • Grades 3–5: Approximately 5–7 hours of effective school work, 5 days per week
Much like a traditional school, students begin the day in homeroom with group instruction. Individual and small group instruction will be scheduled throughout the week, and lessons typically last 30-45 minutes. These are required classes and attendance is expected.
  • Students are expected to attend all classes offered to them.  Below is an overview and daily schedules may change from year to year, but our excellent teachers make sure to meet each student’s needs.
  • Whole group instruction occurs Monday through Friday 9:00 – 10:00am. This is your homeroom class.
  • These classes will cover mostly math and language arts.
  • Students may log into class 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for class. Please login before the start of class to ensure your microphone is working and that you are prepared for class.
  • Small groups will be scheduled based on results from NWEA and one-on-one assessments your child does with their homeroom teacher. We will also offer small groups to students who need extra support as well as enrichment. These are required classes. Small groups will be scheduled Monday through Thursday between 10:00am – 12:30pm and will last for 30-45 minutes. More information will be shared from your child’s homeroom teacher.
In grades K–5, a Learning Coach can expect to be very hands-on with their student’s education. Although the level of involvement really depends on your individual child, Learning Coaches for our elementary students typically work the same number of hours as their student do. We like to prepare our learning coaches by being transparent that the initial 4–8 weeks can be intensive, as families settle into a routine.
  • Grades K–2: Parent/Learning Coach daily involvement is critical as only 10-15 percent of learning is happening online, and parents must help deliver content offline.
  • Grades 3–5: Students begin to have increased independence, but parent/Learning Coach involvement is essential for about 70–80 percent of school time and approximately 15–25 percent of this time is online
As a public school or students are expected to participate in annual state testing beginning in 3rd grade.

In addition, EVA administers in-house iready testing online, multiple times throughout the year to all of our students. The results of this testing help us align instruction to your student’s academic needs — for example, offering small groups to students who need extra support or enrichment.

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