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The Concrete School District is in the process of upgrading phone systems. Please make a note of the following phone number changes:

District O� ce: 853-4000

District Fax: 853-4004

High School: 853-4015

High School Fax: 853-4066

Special Services: 853-4008

Special Services Fax: 853-4013

Skagit River School House /Twin Cedars AlternativeHigh School: 853-4049

Concrete School District #11 • 45389 Airport Way, Room 103, Concrete, WA 98237 • Spring 2015 • Barbara Hawkings, Superintendent

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Class of 2015By Sally Straathof, Counselor

Graduation is just around the corner and the Class of 2015 will soon become another history marker at Concrete High School. Graduation celebrations bring many activities to the school and community for seniors and their families.

May 31 – June 2 Senior Trip to Lake Chelan June 4 Locker cleanout/senior checkout 8:00am – 12:00pm Yearbook assembly in the high school gym 1:00pm Senior Dinner at Community Bible Church 5:00pm Baccalaureate (high school gym) 6:30pm Scholarships & Awards (high school gym) 7:30pmJune 5 Graduation practice for seniors (high school gym) 8:00am

“Graduation” (high school gym) 7:00pm

Seniors ready for graduation have completed their portfolios, job shadows, pre-sentations, and volunteer hours to meet graduation requirements. Scholarship applications are in full swing and students are making sure they meet credit requirements on their high school transcripts. The class of 2015 and the high school faculty and staff invite everyone to join us on June 4th for Baccalaureate and Scholarship Night as well as on June 5th to witness our seniors graduating from Concrete High School. The high school offi ce may be contacted for further questions on any of these events at 360-853-4015.

CONCRETE HIGH SCHOOL 100th DAY OF SCHOOL – February 17, 2015

Mrs. Beazizo’s Kindergarten Class

Ms. Lawrenson’s Kindergarten Class

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS JUNE 12TH!!Please note: School will be from 8:00am-10:00am on the last day of school (only 2 hours).

NO lunch served.

Elms & Lahr Received National Board Certi� cation

Concrete Elementary teachers, Hallie Elms and Lacy Lahr, were recognized at the January 29th board meeting for achieving their National Board Certifi cation. This is an extremely rigorous process and we are extremely proud of Hallie and Lacy for going above and beyond to continue their pursuit for excellence in education. Congratulations, Hallie and Lacy!

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UPConcrete Elementary School is accept-

ing kindergarten registrations for the 2015-2016 school year. Students MUSTbe 5 years of age by August 31st to be eligible to attend kindergarten. Parents must provide complete copies of their child’s birth certifi cate and immunization records before the fi rst day of school. IF YOU HAVE A KINDERGARTEN-AGE STUDENT, PLEASE REGISTER ASAP. Please call the elementary school at (360) 853-8145 for more information.

PROMMay 2, 2015

Front:Shiloh Bower, KingKelse Cargile, Queen

Back (from left): Sean Geary, Prince McKenzy Gilbride, PrincessEmily Stidman, PrincessRiver Lee, Prince

Teacher, Mary Janda:I love my

job. I feel like I am

working with friends – adults and students.

Logan Fisher: Being enrolled in Twin

Cedars, I have learned to be in control of my

own life and not let anything take away from who I am and what I want to be.

Twin Cedars has allowed that to happen.

Amy Storms: I had trouble learning in the normal school setting. It’s easier

for me to learn by reading at home

and then doing the work. (Amy has completed 3 credits this year).

Lee Fleming: I have done more work in less time and I get a better education

with more time to work on my own interests.

Bowen Beals: Skagit River

School House student.

T h e C o n c r e t e H i g h School Chapter of National Honor Society hosted i ts annual Induction Ceremony on February 18, 2015. Haley McNealey, the NHS president, conducted the ceremony. The service included the traditional lighting of the candles and the introduction of the new members. NHS alumni Forest Barnedt was the featured speaker. In line with the four characteristics emphasized by the society, Forest encouraged the inductees to give service by helping others at all times, to be leade rs that work alongside their peers, to be good students by doing hard things, and to think about the type of person they would like to be.

The following students were inducted into the National Honor Society (fi rst row): Grayson Luttrell, Hannah Rensink, Brook Barnedt, Jaycelyn Kuipers, and Tanner Wilson. (Second Row): Mrs. Van Wagoner, Emily Bridge, Ashlee Gilbert, Riley Pritchard, Chloe Stidman, and Tessa Coffell.

Lexi Denley - 2015 7th-8th Grade Pi Challenge Winner. She memorized the fi rst 58 digits of Pi.

JANUARY - Tolerance FEBRUARY - Integrity MARCH - Perseverance APRIL - Courage

Tasha Brink Tomas Buchta Breanna Coggins Kay-Lyn AndrewsAlexa Dalton James Frame Anthony Culver Sophia CupplesAbigail Evans Alexis Houser Joey Devries Jasmine DaubCourtney Hastings Devon Howard Halee Dickerman Leda DecoteauTi� any Hendry-Conrad Taylor Latta Payton Dickinson Tyler DickinsonMorgan Markley Zach McCall Sean French Carolyn DominguezJade McAdam Maxwell Preis Victor Gallegos Harley HerzKaylee Nieshe Sierra Rensink Kayleann Kohnke J.R. JandaLandon Norris Zach Rogers Mariah LaBounty Jonah KuipersNehida Siquerios Kaitlynn Smith James Lockrem Jade MorganAnna Spangler Hunter Throssel Owen Poolos Vincent PreisLeah-Marie Tiemens Davian Van Bibber Lee Reigel Tylar RoggeKyler Whorten McKinley Wilson Oblio Thorn Ashlynd Sells Raylee Ward Aiden Young

7th GRADEWilliam Baird, Elizaeth Buchta, *Thalen Cambo, Cody Carlson, Lexi Denley, Jacquelyn Jackson, Jade Kidder, Samantha Mitchell, Khyla Phillips, Izabela Ramos, Peyton Sanchez, *Troy Schmidt, and Devin Wilbur-Blankenship.

8th GRADEJonathan Akers, Tiana Brookshire, Shanon Clemons, Tyler Co� ell, Marissa Huizar, Dalton Newby, Jaidyn Swanson, and Nora Towner.

9th GRADERebecca Azure, Emma Claybo, Riley Fichter, Hannah Haskett, Erica Knuth, *McKenna Kononen, Rebeckah McClure, Cole Meacham, Madisyn Renzelman, *Emily Schmidt, *Mary Spangler, Jasara Taylor-Temple, and Isaac Tiemens.

Concrete School District bus drivers were recently honored at the April 30th school board meeting. A BIG thank you to all our drivers for all your dedication to your job. You are very much appreciated! Pictured are as follows (from left): Marla Reed, Delaine VanderLinden, Connie Kersteter, and Karl Kersteter.

From left: David Swain, Hannah Haskett, Brook Barnedt, Emily Schmidt, Madisyn Renzelman, Mary Spangler, Shelby Meacham, and Claus Joens (Advisor). Picture not shown: Haley McNealey.

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National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

The following students received a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. An * before their name denotes them as receiving a perfect 4.0.

10th GRADEBrook Barnedt, Emily Bridge, Tessa Co� ell, Ashlee Gilbert, Jaycelyn Kuipers, Brenton Lafayette, Riley Pritchard, Hannah Rensink, Chloe Stidman, andDestiny VanBibber.

11th GRADECassidy Cargile, Joshua Gentry, Emily Greso, Hannah Kononen, *Mary Mauck, *Shelby Meacham, Donald Olmstead III, Hannah Peif, Amanda Perry, and Ashten Tygret.

12th GRADEGibson Fichter, Shayane Gilbert, Erin Hendry, *Haley McNealey, and Marissa Wenneker.

CONCRETE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL1ST SEMESTER HONOR STUDENTS - February 2015

CONCRETE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCHARACTER TRAIT AWARDS - January-April 2015

CONCRETE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS - January- March 2015

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

Vanessa Aiken Genevieve Cruz San Juan Michael BartelKassidy Butler Christian Joens Myah CyrAva Kuipers Lane Lloyd Echo CyrNatalie Lahr Collin Martin Georgia DriverIsabella Martinez Ally Mitchell Orion EdgeAshley Parker Hunter Olmstead Mariah KellyZach Rogers Anja Roozen Caleb LewisColby Whitford Anna Spangler Collin Martin Chris Whorten Gary Mitchell Mason Stevenson DJ Young

CONCRETE SCHOOL DISTRICT ... PRIDE, STYLE, DESIRE!

Kaylie Me� ord (not pictured): I was falling behind in high school credits, not able to focus, and started to lose faith in graduating. I signed up for the alternative school program four months ago and am now � nishing my third credit. People ask me why I’m not in “school” and I tell them I’m in Twin Cedars and they say they have never heard of it. I tell them about it and how this program has given me con� dence. I am thankful.

TWIN CEDARS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL Thoughts from the teacher and the students

Sidney Adderly (not pictured): Alternative school allows me to be self-motivated and makes it easier for me to learn.

Pi Challenge Winner

Bus Drivers Recently Honored

Not pictured: Darla Feetham, Tammi Holman, Jacque Nybo, and Tony Zachman.

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICABy Claus Joens, Advisor

This year eight Concrete High School students competed at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Spokane. The following students competed: Haley McNealey (Business Calculations, Personal Finance); Shelby Meacham (Public Speaking); Brook Barnedt (Impromptu

Speaking); Hannah Haskett (FBLA Creed); David Swain (Business Math); Emily Schmidt, Mary Spangler, and Madisyn Renzelman (Business Ethics, Partnership with Business). We are very proud of the accomplishments these students have achieved this year!

Dr. Seuss Read Across America Night - March 2, 2015

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SOME OF THE GOOD TIMES ... SPRING 2014-2015

Fun Times at the Carnival - March 7, 2015

Concrete High School students participated in Sedro-Woolley’s Woodfest competition on April 11th and 12th, 2015. We had four individuals enter projects into the competition. Donnie Olmstead took home second place overall with his treasure chest. The other three students also all won outstanding merit award prizes donated by local community businesses. Madeline Corn won for her barn, Donovan Dellinger won for his fish cutting board, and Trevor Lerma won for his night stand. Jim Newby, Concrete High School’s wood shop teacher, was very impressed with his students efforts at Woodfest this year and hopes that the school’s outstanding performance will continue in the years to come.

Concrete High School students enjoyed exploring many different careers at the Career Fair on February 10, 2015.

Career Fair - February 10, 2015

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Woodfest Competition - April 11 & 12, 2015

Middle/High School Seahawks Pride – January 30, 2015

Science Fair - Paci� c Science Center Visit – February 19, 2015

School Board appreciation month was in January. The staff and students sent them posters and cards to show their appreciation at the January 29, 2015 school board meeting . THANK YOU to our wonderful school board members!!

School Board Appreciation Month – January 2015

Spring Concert - March 27, 2015

Music fi lled the air at the spring music concert the morning of March 27, 2015.

CHILD FINDChild Find is a conti nuous process of public awareness acti viti es, screening and evaluati on designed to locate, identi fy and refer as early as possible all young children with disabiliti es and/or children who meet the McKinney-Vento defi niti on of homeless. If you know of a child who lives within the Concrete School District who is newly born to fi ve years old and who might need special educati on services, or children who might be homeless, please contact Leilani Thomas, Special Services Director at 360-853-4008.

HOMELESS –McKINNEY-VENTOThe McKinney-Vento Homeless Educati on Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educati onal stability for homeless children and youth. Sally Straathof is the homeless liaison for the Concrete School District. You may contact her at Concrete High School at (360) 853-4015 or sstraathof@concrete.k12.wa.us if you have any questi ons.

NON DISCRIMINATIONThe Concrete School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, nati onal origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientati on including gender expression or identi ty, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and acti viti es and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patrioti c society. The following employees have been designated to handle questi ons and complaints of alleged discriminati on: Barbara Hawkings is the Affi rmati ve Acti on Offi cer, Compliance Coordinator, and the Title IX Offi cer, (360) 853-4000; Sally Straathof is the 504 Coordinator and the Homeless Coordinator, (360) 853-4015; and Leilani Thomas is the Title 1A and Special Educati on Director, (360) 853-4008. Concrete School District’s address is 45389 Airport Way, Concrete WA 98237.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIESAnyone who would like to volunteer in our schools (classroom, fi eld trips, library, sporti ng events, etc.) may contact the elementary school, the high school, or the district offi ce for a volunteer applicati on and/or informati on. You may contact the district offi ce at (360) 853-4000, the elementary school at (360) 853-8145, or the high school at (360) 853-4015. If you would like more informati on on the parent involvement policy #4130 you may access our website at www.concrete.k12.wa.us then click on school board, 4000 series, then click 4130 policy and 4130PR for the procedure. We appreciate your interest in volunteering!

Safe Schools Life Line1-866-548-3847 ext. 166

Safe Schools Life Line is a toll-free number that gives students, staff, and parents the power to help keep our district safe. The Safe Schools Life Line is an anonymous, toll-free tip line that can be accessed 24 hours/7 days a week. Call this number any time you need to tip off school administration about a potential crisis.

SECTION 504 COMPLIANCEThe Concrete School District makes every eff ort to comply with Secti on 504 of the Rehabilitati on Act of 1973 which protects the rights of individuals with disabiliti es. A child is a qualifi ed disabled person if he or she is between the age of 3 to 21 and has a physical or mental impairment that substanti ally limits one or more major life acti viti es such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, see-ing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and/or working. If you feel that your child is a qualifi ed disabled person as outlined above and needs special help in school, please contact Leilani Thomas at 360-853- 4008.

SCHOOL MESSENGER NOTIFICATION SYSTEMConcrete School District has an automated system in place (SchoolMessenger) to automati cally call families of our students in the event of emergency school closures, late start, and student absences. If you receive calls and you do not have any children in our district please contact the school district offi ce at (360) 853-4000.

Spring & Summer High School Football ActivitiesBy Ron Rood, High School Football Coach

The Concrete High School football team will be conducting spring and summer activities starting with an after school practice Monday June 1st. There will be a sign-up meeting prior to this practice when a calendar of activities and athletic packets will be handed out. The Concrete powerhouse will be open from 6pm to 7pm for all Concrete student athletes all summer.

The Lions football team will attend Camp Rilea again this year in Astoria, Oregon from July 25th to July 28th where they will compete against top small schools from Washington and Oregon. There will be evening practices that players need to attend prior to the camp. Concrete coaches Josh Fichter,

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FOR CHILDRENThe Concrete School District announces the sponsorship of the Simplifi ed Summer Food Program for all children ages one through18. Any child may come and eat meals at the specifi ed ti mes listed below. Children do not need to be enrolled in any summer program in order to receive FREE meals. Children must consume all food in the cafeteria. Meals will be made available at the following locati on and ti me(s) Mondays through Wednesdays July 6th through August 5th:

Concrete High School Cafeteria7830 South Superior AvenueConcrete WA 98237Breakfast – 9:00am-9:30amLunch – 12:30pm-1:00pm

“The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimina-ti on against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, nati onal origin, age, disability, sex, gender identi ty, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, politi cal beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientati on, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected geneti c informati on in employment or in any program or acti vity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment acti viti es).If you wish to fi le a Civil Rights program complaint of discriminati on, complete the USDA Program Discriminati on Complaint Form, found online at htt p://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_fi ling_cust.html or at any USDA offi ce, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a lett er containing all of the informati on requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or lett er to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Offi ce of Adjudicati on, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washing-ton, D.C. 20250-9420, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabiliti es may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”Hope to see you there!

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HIGHLY CAPABLE PROGRAM PROGRAM INFORMATION

What is a Highly Capable Learner? A Highly Capable (HC) learner is defined as “a student who has been assessed to have superior intellectu-al ability as exhibited by cognitive ability, specific academic achievement, and exceptional creativi-ty” (OSPI, 2009).

The Highly Capable Program Consists of What Grade Levels? The Highly Capable program offers enrollment to students K-12.

Identifying Highly Capable Learners: Students can be referred to the Highly Capable program by education staff, teachers, and parents. A re-ferral to the Highly Capable program does not guarantee enrollment.

Is Parent Approval Required? YES. Parents are required to give written permission before testing, identifying and placement.

What Type Of Testing will be Done? Students will be required to participate in several different types of tests. Testing will include but is not limited to the Woodcock Johnson IV, Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test 2 (KBIT2), Cognitive Aptitude Test (CoGat), and SIGS. Tests will be administered by the school psychologist. Additional data will be collected for review: grades, state assessments and district assessments.

What Does the Program Offer? Students identified as Highly Capable will be taught by Highly Capable teachers, who will individualize their instruction to accommodate the educational needs of the identified students. Students enrolled in the Highly Capable program may be provided opportunities for accelerated learning, grouping arrangements that pro-vide intellectual and interest peer group interactions, K-12 cooperative agreements between schools and institutions of higher education, and/or mentorships and career exploration opportunities.

Concrete School District 45389 Airport Way Concrete, WA 98237

What if I Want My Child to be Tested? If you feel that your child is Highly Capable and would like an application or would like to gain additional information about the program, please contact: Concrete Elementary School, K-6 Classroom Teacher (360) 853-8145

Concrete High School, 7-12 Classroom Teacher (360) 853-4015

Special Programs, District Office Executive Director (360) 853-4008

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WhomTo ContactIn The District

Barbara Hawkings, Superintendent

Concrete School DistrictPhone: 853-8141 Fax: 853-7521 Barbara Hawkings, SuperintendentLynda Stout, Administrative AssistantDanna Rogers, Business ManagerShirley Moody, Fiscal AssistantSpecial ServicesPhone: 853-8116 Fax: 853-8047Leilani Thomas, DirectorTammy Johnson, SecretaryConcrete High School Phone: 853-8143 Fax: 853-7709Mike Holbrook, PrincipalCindy Claybo, SecretaryLori Corn, SecretaryAthleticsPhone: 853-8117 Fax: 853-7709 Karl Kersteter, Athletic DirectorConcrete Elementary Phone: 853-8145 Fax: 853-8149Barbara Hawkings, PrincipalJackie Johnson, SecretaryLisa Fenley, SecretarySkagit River School House,Twin Cedars Alternative High SchoolPhone: 853-8071Mike Holbrook, DirectorTransportation DepartmentPhone: 853-8117Karl Kersteter, SupervisorMaintenance DepartmentPhone: 853-8125Schuyler Brown, SupervisorAll emails are fi rst initial and full last name followed by @concrete.k12.wa.uswithout spaces and all lower case.

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“Committed to developing the full academic and civic potential of every student”

CHILD FINDChild Find is a continuous process of public awareness activities, screening and evaluation designed to locate, identify and refer as early as possible all young children with disabilities and/or children who meet the McKinney-Vento defi nition of homeless. If you know of a child who lives within the Concrete School District who is newly born to fi ve years old and who might need special educa-tion services, or children who might be homeless, please contact Leilani Thomas, Special Services Director at 360-853-8116.

HIGHLY CAPABLE PROGRAMA highly capable (HC) learner is defi ned as “a student who has been assessed to have superior intellectual ability as exhibited by cognitive ability, specifi c academic achievement, and exceptional creativity” (OSPI, 2009). It offers enrollment to students K-12. Students can be referred to this program by education staff, teachers, and parents. A referral to the program does not guarantee enrollment. Parents are required to give written permission before testing, identifying, and placement. Highly capable students will be required to participate in several different types of tests. Testing will include but is not limited to the Woodcock Johnson IV, Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test 2 (KBIT2), and SIGS. Tests will be administered by the school psychologist. Additional data will be collected for review: grades, state assessments and district assessments. Students identifi ed as highly capable will be taught by highly capable teachers who will individualize their instruction to accommodate the educational needs of the identifi ed students. Students enrolled in the highly capable program may be provided opportunities for accelerated learning, grouping arrangements that provide intellectual and interest peer group interactions, K-12 cooperative agreements between schools and institutions of higher education, and/or mentorships and career exploration opportunities. Please contact Leilani Thomas at 360-853-8116 if you have any questions. HOMELESS –McKINNEY-VENTO

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. Sally Straathof is the homeless liaison for the Concrete School District. You may contact her at Concrete High School at (360) 853-8143 or sstraathof@concrete.k12.wa.us if you have any questions.

NON DISCRIMINATIONThe Concrete School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Barbara Hawkings is the Affi rmative Action Offi cer, Compliance Coordinator, and the Title IX Offi cer, (360) 853-8141; Sally Straathof is the 504 Coordinator and the Homeless Coordinator, (360) 853-8143; and Leilani Thomas is the Title 1A and Special Education Director, (360) 853-8116. Concrete School District’s address is 45389 Airport Way, Room 103,Concrete WA 98237.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIESAnyone who would like to volunteer in our schools (classroom, fi eld trips, library, sporting events, etc.) may contact the elementary school, the high school, or the district offi ce for a volunteer application and/or information. You may contact the district offi ce at (360) 853-8141, the elementary school at (360) 853-8145, or the high school at (360) 853-8143. If you would like more information on the parent involvement policy #4130 you may access our website at www.concrete.k12.wa.usthen click on school board, 4000 series, then click 4130 policy and 4130PR for the procedure. We appreciate your interest in volunteering!

Safe SchoolsLife Line

1-866-548-3847 ext. 166Safe Schools Life Line is a toll-free number that gives students, staff, and parents the power to help keep our district safe. The Safe Schools Life Line is an anonymous, toll-free tip line that can be ac-cessed 24 hours/7 days a week. Call this number any time you need to tip off school administration about a potential crisis.

SCHOOL MESSENGER NOTIFICATION SYSTEMConcrete School District has an automated system in place (SchoolMessenger) to automatically call families of our students in the event of emergency school closures, late start, and student absences. If you receive calls and you do not have any children in our district please contact the school district offi ce at (360) 853-8141.

SECTION 504 COMPLIANCEThe Concrete School District makes every effort to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which protects the rights of individuals with dis-abilities. A child is a qualifi ed disabled person if he or she is between the age of 3 to 21 and has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breath-ing, learning and/or working. If you feel that your child is a qualifi ed disabled person as outlined above and needs special help in school, please contact Leilani Thomas at 360-853-8116.

STATE ASSESSMENT DATAAs part of our efforts to keep parents informed on how the district is doing on the state assessments, we will be posting the results via the School District Report Card on the district’s web page when the information becomes available. Please check our website periodically to fi nd this information and so much more.

TITLE 1A & LAP PROGRAMSTitle I, Part A is a federal program that serves the unique needs of children — kindergarten to grade 12 — who struggle to learn. Title I programs and services enrich time at school with customized instruction and curricula that helps these students meet academic standards and take an active, engaged interest in what they learn and can do. Please contact Leilani Thomas at 360-853-8116 if you have any questions.LAP (Learning Assistance Program) programs serve eligible students who need academic support for read-ing, writing, math, or who need readiness skills to learn these core subjects. With special emphasis on reading literacy in the early grades, schools use their state LAP funds to deliver supplemental services that give these students the strong start they need for academic success. Please contact Leilani Thomas at 360-853-8116 if you have any questions.

We are approaching the time of year when the weather can change quickly. The bus drivers are reviewing with their students the importance of having a safe place to wait for their buses. Icy roads can cause slippery situations. When a bus approaches a bus stop to pick up students on icy roads, even the slightest application of brakes can cause the back of the bus to slide. Students need to stay back and not approach the bus until the bus is completely stopped and the driver has opened the door. The open bus door will be the signal for students that it is safe to board the bus. Please go over this information with your children.

Concrete School District has an automated system in place (SchoolMessenger) to automatically call families of our students in the event of emergency school closures, late start, and student absences. If you have a cell phone and would like to be contacted via cell, please contact your child’s school with your cell phone number. In the event of a delay or closure you should receive an automated call.

Concrete School District is also a member of the Puget Sound Emergency Communications System. Please use the following chart to fi nd our local radio and television channels that carry our district information in the event of a school delay or closure. They will also list certain roads or areas that will not receive bus service that day.

You can also go to fl ashalert.net on the web. KOMO’s website has school closure information as well.

Crissie Wilson,District #1

Bill Thompson,At Large

Gladys Silrus,District #3

Merlene Buller,District #2

YOUR CONCRETE SCHOOL DISTRICT #11 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dolores Elliott,At Large

Committ ed to developing the full academic and civic potenti al of every student!

What is a Child Find Screening?Screening is a free check of your child’s development including:· Large muscle development· Eye-hand coordination (fi ne motor skills)· Communication · Concepts· Personal-social skills · Self-help skills What is the purpose of a Child Find Screening?The purpose of the screen is to identify any factors that may interfere with your child’s learning, growth, and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions.What happens during a Child Find Screening?During the screening, your child may stack small blocks, cut with a scissors, draw, count, name colors, jump, and have fun! Following the screening, a trained professional will talk with you about the results of the screening. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions about your child’s development. You may be given home suggestions, referred on for further testing, or be scheduled to have skills rechecked at a later date. The screening process usually takes about 45 minutes.Who is eligible to be screened?Any child, birth to age fi ve, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development. All school districts within Washington State have Child Find screenings available. If your family is living in a temporary situation, you may contact the district where you are staying to attend a screening.Where can I go for screening?For more information and to schedule a screening, please contact: Leilani Thomas, Concrete School District 45389 Airport Way, Concrete, WA 98237 (360) 853-8116

ACCESSINGSCHOOL DELAYS/CLOSUREINFORMATION

* If there is a school delay or closure, you may also

call the main school district phone number at

(360) 853-8141 for up-to-date information on the

answering machine.

AM Radio Station/Broadcast begins FM Radio/Broadcast continuedKCIS 630 6:30 AM KMPS 94.1 5:00 AM KAPS 660 24 hrs KUOW 94.5 5:00 AM KIXI 880 5:20 AM KBSG 97.3KOMO 1000 24 hrs KMTT 103.7 5:30 AM KBRC 1430 6:00AM KCMS 105.3 5:00 AM KYCW 1090 5:00 AM KRWM 106.9 5:00 AMKRKO 1380 24 hrs KAFE 104.1 5:30 AMFM Radio/Broadcast begins TVKPLU 88.5 5:00 AM KOMO (Channel 4) KSER 90.7 5:59 AM KING (Channel 5)KLSY 92.5 5:20 AM KIRO (Channel 7)KUBE 93.3 24 hrs

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ASBESTOS NOTIFICATIONTo All Parents, Students, Staff & Visitors:In accordance with federal regulati ons covering asbestos containing materials (ACM) in schools, the Concrete School District is noti fying parents and students that asbestos containing materials are present at Concrete High School. The Board of Directors has authorized a comprehensive inspecti on of the buildings, by EPA certi fi ed inspectors, who confi rmed that ACM is present in the school.Asbestos is a natural material found throughout the world and is used in hundreds of products, mostly building materials and fi reproofi ng. However, exposure to asbestos has been linked to a variety of diseases. This requires that each district develop a management plan for whatever ACM exists in its schools.Asbestos materials are safe as long as they are contained in a stable, covered conditi on. It is criti cal that students or staff do not create acti viti es that will disturb areas that are covered such as pounding, scraping, puncturing, drilling, sawing, etc. If anyone sees evidence of such abuse, we are asking that they noti fy the district’s asbestos coordinator or someone with authority.ACM is presently in the following locati ons at Concrete High School: Covered roofi ng, some old fl oor ti le, pipe insulati on, elbows and fi tti ngs throughout the facility (except the multi purpose room & tech building), insulati on on underground piping to the tech building, and cement asbestos board on the exterior of the gym building. There is no friable asbestos in an exposed area or conditi on in the Concrete School District at this ti me.The district has prepared a management plan that interested persons can review at the high school offi ce or maintenance offi ce. The plan provides for regular inspecti ons, special training and procedures for maintenance and custodial staff , and design of a program that will result in containment and monitoring of the material. Routi ne surveillance of the ACM will assure that damage has not occurred or that it is immediately and properly treated if it has. Our next three-year inspecti on is scheduled for this summer (2015) from an outside inspector. This year we will perform our regular twice-a-year inspecti on. All questi ons regarding asbestos contai ning material should be directed to the faciliti es supervisor.Thank you for your att enti on and your cooperati on in helping us to promote the health, safety and general environment for occupants and users of district faciliti es.Schuyler Brown, Faciliti es SupervisorConcrete School District

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Don Olmstead, Chad Clark, and Ron Rood can be contacted for details and forms. Fall practice starts on Wednesday, August 19th. Current physicals, signed athletic packets, and student insurance are required to turn out. Go Lions!

Concrete School DistrictPhone: 853-4000Fax: 853-4004 Barbara Hawkings, SuperintendentLynda Stout, Administrative AssistantDanna Rogers, Business ManagerShirley Moody, Fiscal AssistantSpecial ServicesPhone: 853-4008Fax: 853-4013Leilani Thomas, DirectorTammy Johnson, SecretaryConcrete Middle/High School Phone: 853-4015Fax: 853-4066Mike Holbrook, PrincipalCindy Claybo, SecretaryLori Corn, SecretaryAthleticsPhone: 853-8117Fax: 853-4066Karl Kersteter, Athletic DirectorConcrete Elementary Phone: 853-8145Fax: 853-8149Barbara Hawkings, PrincipalJackie Johnson, SecretaryLisa Fenley, SecretarySkagit River School House,Twin Cedars Alternative High SchoolPhone: 853-4049Mike Holbrook, DirectorTransportation DepartmentPhone: 853-8117Karl Kersteter, Supervisor Maintenance DepartmentPhone: 853-8125Schuyler Brown, SupervisorAll emails are fi rst initial and full last name followed by @concrete.k12.wa.uswithout spaces and all lower case.

WhomTo ContactIn The District

Barbara Hawkings, Superintendent