Spring 2024 State Testing Information
Concrete School District students will begin required state testing in February.
The state requires students in grades 3-8 and 10 to take the Smarter Balanced (SBA) or the Washington Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM) tests in math and English Language Arts (ELA). Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).
These assessments provide an accurate and objective evaluation of a student’s progress and development toward college and career readiness benchmarks. They encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, essential skills for success in any future endeavor. Moreover, the test scores furnish educators and districts with valuable information that can be used to enhance the quality of education and improve the learning outcomes of our students.
Multilingual learners in Washington state are screened and tested annually using WIDA assessments.
The SBA in math and ELA can be used to meet the graduation pathway requirement if a student scores a Level 3 or Level 4.
Spring 2024 State Testing Timeline:
Concrete Elementary School
- WIDA Access: February 18 – March 31
- WA-AIM: March 1 – May 3
- Science (WCAS): April 29 – May 3
Math (SBA): May 6 – 17 - ELA (SBA): April 15 – 26
- Tests Makeup days: May 19 – 24
Reminders for Testing Day
- Get adequate sleep the night before testing
- Eat a nutritious breakfast on the morning of testing
- Come to school with a charged Chromebook (Middle School and High School)
- The district provides earbuds, but students can use their wired headphones (wireless headphones will not work)
If you would like to opt your student out of state testing, please contact the school office.
2023-24
• Elementary School Announcements •
Recognizing Ms. Barb Pope’s Generosity: A Belated Thanks for the Electronic Reader Sign
This year, we have been able to efficiently share information with our families and community through the electronic reader board installed at the corner of Superior Avenue and Hwy 20, thanks to a generous donation from Mrs. Pope in memory of her late husband, Steven...
March 18th 2024 – Bus Mechanical Problems
Important Announcement The orange bus route east (Martin Rd, Rockport, Town of Concrete) has mechanical problems this a.m. A 2nd bus is driving out to transfer the four students already picked up and continue picking up other students on Martin Rd and Rockport. Other...
March 11th 2024 – Bus Incident
Important Announcement As many of you know, an incident involving one of our school buses occurred today (Monday, March 11) at approximately 3:35 p.m. The Pink bus was involved in a moving vehicle traffic accident. Fortunately, all 41 students onboard and our staff...
Mission
At Concrete Elementary we challenge students to reach their full potential by focusing on increased student achievement and maintaining high standards in academics and citizenship.
Spring 2024 State Testing Information
Concrete School District students will begin required state testing in February.
The state requires students in grades 3-8 and 10 to take the Smarter Balanced (SBA) or the Washington Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM) tests in math and English Language Arts (ELA). Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).
These assessments provide an accurate and objective evaluation of a student’s progress and development toward college and career readiness benchmarks. They encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, essential skills for success in any future endeavor. Moreover, the test scores furnish educators and districts with valuable information that can be used to enhance the quality of education and improve the learning outcomes of our students.
Multilingual learners in Washington state are screened and tested annually using WIDA assessments.
The SBA in math and ELA can be used to meet the graduation pathway requirement if a student scores a Level 3 or Level 4.
Spring 2024 State Testing Timeline:
Concrete Elementary School
- WIDA Access: February 18 – March 31
- WA-AIM: March 1 – May 3
- Science (WCAS): April 29 – May 3
Math (SBA): May 6 – 17 - ELA (SBA): April 15 – 26
- Tests Makeup days: May 19 – 24
Reminders for Testing Day
- Get adequate sleep the night before testing
- Eat a nutritious breakfast on the morning of testing
- Come to school with a charged Chromebook (Middle School and High School)
- The district provides earbuds, but students can use their wired headphones (wireless headphones will not work)
If you would like to opt your student out of state testing, please contact the school office.
• Elementary School Announcements •
Recognizing Ms. Barb Pope’s Generosity: A Belated Thanks for the Electronic Reader Sign
This year, we have been able to efficiently share information with our families and community through the electronic reader board installed at the corner of Superior Avenue and Hwy 20, thanks to a generous donation from Mrs. Pope in memory of her late husband, Steven Eugene Pope.
Steven graduated from Concrete High School and, thanks to his hard work, received a full-ride scholarship to the University of Washington from Puget Sound Energy. He dedicated his career to PSE as an electrical engineer.
Mrs. Pope donated this sign to honor Steven’s legacy and to help us stay connected with our community while supporting our students. The sign features Steven’s favorite quote, “The value of education is beyond measure,” and is proudly displayed on our campus. We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Pope’s thoughtful donation and excited about the positive impact it is already making by keeping everyone informed.
We also want to thank and recognize Hannah and Brad Gilbert, owners of Cascade Burgers, for allowing us to use space on their signposts for this electronic sign. Thank you, Hannah and Brad!
Left to right: Barb Pope, Kristy Fairbank, and Carrie Crickmore next to the new reader board.
March 18th 2024 – Bus Mechanical Problems
The orange bus route east (Martin Rd, Rockport, Town of Concrete) has mechanical problems this a.m. A 2nd bus is driving out to transfer the four students already picked up and continue picking up other students on Martin Rd and Rockport. Other buses will pick up students at other locations for the Orange Bus. Parents, if you have the means to contact your student, please inform them that a bus will pick them up, but it may be a different bus, and they may be waiting longer than expected.
March 11th 2024 – Bus Incident
Important Announcement 2023-24
Elementary Office (K-6)
Fax: (360) 853-4149
Concrete, WA 98237
Sept. – June: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Upcoming Events
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CYSA VOLLEYBALL-GYM Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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