March 17th, 2025

Dear Remington Elementary School Family,

With the combination of very warm days, followed by cold days, you know that spring is around the corner. With the change in seasons comes the time to measure the progress your child has made in the classroom this year.  Beginning April 8th, third, fourth and fifth-graders will participate in Colorado assessments of English language arts and math. Our fifth-graders will also take tests in science. Some schools may have 4th grade students who will take social studies as well. These tests provide important feedback on the firm foundation we have built with each learner.

• These assessments do not define a student’s abilities and skills, but they do impact how we deliver instruction to meet the unique needs of each student. As examples: Teachers use these assessment results to plan with students and set goals to support their individual paths, planning for next steps in the learning journey.
• Parents gain insight about academic strengths and areas for growth, as well as information about how students compare to others across the state and nationally.
• Our community is provided with information about how our school is performing overall.

Remington’s CMAS testing schedule:

• April 8th, 9th, and 10th
  • ELA - English Language Arts
• April 15th, 16th, 17th
  • Math
  • Science (5th grade only)

Here are some things you can do at home to maximize your child’s success: feed your child a good breakfast the mornings of the assessment, ensure your child gets a good night’s rest, continue daily reading time at home, and continue to practice basic math.

On behalf of the entire staff, thank you for your continued support of your child, our teachers and our school.  Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  You can also access further information about our district and state assessment program at: http://d49.org/assessments.

In partnership,

Gary Rivas

Assistant Principal, Remington Elementary School