Concrete Primary

💜 Purple Up for Military Kids! 💜 This week, we proudly celebrated Purple Up Day in honor of the Month of the Military Child! Our school community came together on April 23rd to recognize and support our amazing military-connected students. 💜

Congratulations to our cafeteria staff! They won an award for the SC Tray of the Week for this beautiful tray of food! We have the best cafeteria staff and are so thankful for the care and effort they pour into providing excellent meals for our students.

Purple up! Join us in recognizing our military-connected children this April during the Month of the Military Child. The life of a military kid is a blend of unique adventures and challenges. Its important to keep in mind that they serve our country too, as part of a military family… not just in April, but all year long. We will celebrate our Military connected students on April 23rd with a Purple Up day. We encourage everyone to wear purple on April 23rd to support our Military connected families. Purple references the joint environment of the military, encompassing all services branches, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Veterans. Purple combines each branch’s colors into one: the Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard all use shades of blue, the Army uses green, and the Marines use red. Please join us in celebrating our military connected students.

🌟 It’s Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 🌟 We are incredibly thankful for our amazing Assistant Principals, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Mahaffey, who work hard every day to support our students, staff, and school community. From morning greetings to solving problems with a smile, they go above and beyond to make our school a better place. 💙📚🎉

We are excited to announce our Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year! A big congratulations to Ms. Emily Gerdes on being named Concrete's Teacher of the Year and to Mrs. Jodi McWhite on being named our Support Staff of the Year.

📣 Be a Girl Scout! 🌟 Are you ready for a year full of adventure? Come learn “S’more” about Girl Scouts at one of our upcoming events! 🍫🔥 📅 Thursday, March 27 🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Anderson County Library, Room A 300 N McDuffie St, Anderson 📅 Thursday, April 10 🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Powdersville Library, Cely Room 4 Civic Ct, Powdersville 🎨 Enjoy crafts, games, and take home some delicious s’more trail mix! Don't miss out on the fun! ❓ Questions? Contact Karel Reed at 864-314-3329 or kreed@gssc-mm.org.

🏅 Lifetime Achievement Award! 🏅 We are incredibly proud to announce that our school has received the American Heart Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for our dedication to the Kids Heart Challenge Program! ❤️ This amazing program not only teaches our students the importance of heart health but also encourages them to help others. Thanks to the generosity and hard work of our students, families, and staff, we have raised an incredible $40,000 for the American Heart Association over the years! A huge thank you to Coach Hall for leading this impactful program and inspiring our students to make a difference. Your dedication is truly appreciated! Thank you to everyone who has supported this meaningful cause — your efforts are making a difference in the fight against heart disease. 💪❤️

🎶 Our talented 2nd graders put on a wonderful music performance last week and this week! They did an amazing job showcasing their hard work and musical skills. 🎵👏 Check out some highlights from the event! 📸

📢 Lost and Found Reminder 📢 Due to construction, our Lost and Found area will be closed after this Friday. Please encourage your child to stop by and check for any missing items before then. 🔎 Any remaining items will be donated after Friday. Thank you for your help!

Please see the graphic for information about an upcoming Arts Festival being held at Powdersville High.

📸 Donuts with Grown-Ups 🍩 We had such a sweet morning this week spending time with our amazing students and their special grown-ups! Thank you to everyone who joined us to make this event memorable. ❤️ Check out these great moments from the day!

📣 Attention Parents & Families! 📣 We invite you to join us for an Informational Meeting about the new Oak Hill Elementary! 🏫 📅 Date: March 20, 2025 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Powdersville High School Auditorium Come learn more about the exciting updates and what this new school will offer our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

📣 K4 & K5 Enrollment is NOW OPEN! 🎉 We are excited to welcome new students for the 2025-2026 school year at Concrete Primary! 🏫 📝 Enroll Today: ➡️ English: http://bit.ly/41Gmo7L ➡️ Spanish: https://bit.ly/4i4ZUmx For more information, visit anderson1.org. Don’t wait — secure your child’s spot today! ✨

📚⚾️ A big thank you to the Powdersville High School baseball team for spreading kindness and school spirit! They started our morning off right by opening car doors in the car line and then reading books to our students. What a wonderful way to connect with our students! ❤️💙

What an incredible night celebrating literacy! 📚✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun-filled evening of reading, activities, and adventure. 💙

Books, pirates, and adventure—oh my! 📚🏴‍☠️ Our Family Literacy Night was an unforgettable journey, made even more special by author Melinda Long, who joined us to share How I Became a Pirate! 🏝️⚓ Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the joy of reading! Check out these great moments! 📸✨

📚🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, readers! Our Family Literacy Night was a swashbuckling success! 🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing reading coach, Mrs. Garrison, for making the night so special. From pirate adventures to fantastic literacy activities, it was a night to remember! 📖⚓ Check out these great moments!

Come support the PTSO for lunch or dinner tomorrow!

📸 Say Cheese! 📸 Class and spring pictures will be taken on Tuesday, March 4th! Don’t forget to dress your best and bring your biggest smiles. 😃✨

📸 Yearbook Sales! 📸 Our 2025 Yearbook is on sale now for just $20! Don’t miss out on capturing all the amazing moments from this school year. 🗓 Order by March 24th to secure your copy!