March 28, 2015

Recently, we found out that the State would be removing P6, P7, and P8 so they can find the manhole and connect the pipes to the new special education classroom and the covered playcourt.  Prior to that, however, the classrooms need to be abated since there is some asbestos in the flooring and lead paint on the exterior.  We had to come up with a plan, and I want to thank the teachers and students for their flexibility.  A number of parents came to help P5 move to J4 and P6 move to H2.  I was amazed at how quickly everyone worked to make the moves possible, and I want to express my appreciation to all the volunteers, the teachers, and the custodians.  The contractors will be following the required procedures to ensure the safety of everyone while they abate the building. It shouldn't take too long - maybe a month or so.

We anxiously await the arrival of the floor tiles; I haven't checked the status of the shipment recently, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that they arrive soon.

Classrooms will be getting ceiling fans, and today, workers put them up in B1.  The students were happy and said they could feel the difference!  The fans are quiet and we can adjust the speed; now that the electricians started with B1, we hope they'll be able to install the fans in most of the classrooms before summer break.

Four of these fans will be installed in the "old" classrooms.  The new classrooms will also have these types of fans which should keep all the rooms sufficiently cool.

Work continues on the library media/student center.  Last week, we started looking at furniture for this new building.  We haven't ordered anything yet, but we know what our vision is for these buildings.