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<![CDATA[Sunnyside Elementary, San Francisco - Renovation Blog]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2015 05:16:32 -0700EditMySite<![CDATA[February Moves]]>Mon, 09 Feb 2015 23:16:54 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/renovation-blog/february-movesFor an update on the planned February moves, please see the Principal's letter from February 4th.]]><![CDATA[January Update]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2015 17:57:48 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/renovation-blog/january-updateWe have great news! The contractor continues to work in the second floor of the existing building. They picked up some time with the early completion of the new building, and they are aiming to complete the second floor phase early as well.

Activities in the second floor include complete replacement of all finishes such as new flooring, paint, cabinets, and ceilings.

Stay tuned for news on the next steps.

]]><![CDATA[Next Phase]]>Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:30:35 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/renovation-blog/next-phaseWe are very excited to report that the new building was completed about five weeks early. Classes moved over the weekend of November 21st and after a day of orientation and fun on the first day, the classes have all settled into their new locations.

The next phase consists of renovating the entire second floor of the existing building and this work is already well underway.There is no access to the second floor and the door to the old building from Flood Street is not in use. For now and through the next few weeks, all the contractor will be doing is interior demolition of the 2nd floor walls and ceilings.

These construction activities will not change between now and the time the kids leave for break on 12/19. So, unless there’s anything pressing or new to communicate, there will be no updates until next year.

Please note that the new gate from Flood Street should not be used for pedestrian access.]]><![CDATA[We're Moving!]]>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:55:20 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/renovation-blog/were-movingThe construction crew is putting the finishing touches on the new building and barring any unforeseen circumstances, classes are scheduled to move following the end of the school day on Friday, November 21st. The first day of classes in the new facility will occur on Monday, November 24th. First and second grade classroom will be moving into the new building along with the library and temporary cubicles for some office functions. This will allow all classes and functions on the 2nd floor of the old building to be moved into the vacated bungalows at the same time so that renovation work can begin on the 2nd floor of the old building. As of November 24th, here is where classrooms and other functions will be located:

]]><![CDATA[Update for 9/26/14]]>Sat, 27 Sep 2014 05:20:11 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/renovation-blog/update-for-92614There's not much new to report as the crew just keeps working toward the projected on-time completion. It's really coming along!

]]><![CDATA[Update for 9/12/14]]>Sat, 13 Sep 2014 02:42:58 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/renovation-blog/update-for-91214

Continue installation of metal stairs
Handrail installation continues
Corridor ceilings are being painted
Classrooms are receiving sheet rock and paint
Concrete and site work continues
Building siding and stucco for exterior walls ongoing

]]><![CDATA[Update for 9/5/14]]>Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:05:38 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/renovation-blog/update-for-9514For the next four months the only planned work is related to the new building. Apart from some small miscellaneous items that needed attention, work on the existing building is completed for now.

Work on the new building includes:

Stucco coating for the exterior walls
Continued installation of metal stairs
Installation of handrail installation
Installation of corridor ceiling
Sheetrocking for classrooms
Continued concrete and site work

]]><![CDATA[Update for 8/22/2014]]>Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:05:17 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/renovation-blog/update-for-8222014You may have noticed a lot of new features at Sunnyside this week. Thanks to the work of the Sunnyside parents, the staff, and the construction team, we had a very smooth and positive start of school. Successfully completed work over the summer included:

Finished three sets of multiple-stall bathrooms and one staff bathroom
Renovated two single-stall bathrooms in the auditorium/cafeteria
Completed the kitchen with transaction counter and roll-up door
Painted, installed a drinking fountain, and refinished the floors in the auditorium/cafeteria
Created four new office spaces as well as flex space for after school programs
New server room
Relocation of teachers due to non-construction related activities

In the next few months and through December, work will continue in the new building. Currently, new metal stairs, windows, and siding are being installed. Cabinetry and finishes inside the classroom spaces will follow.
]]><![CDATA[Back to School]]>Mon, 18 Aug 2014 18:55:47 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/renovation-blog/back-to-schoolThe crew worked hard to get ready for the first day of school. There are still some projects to be completed over the next several weeks but all the work has been inspected to ensure that the school site is safe and secure for the students and staff. The new building is on track for completion at the end of the year.

It was a grey morning but there was a lot of excitement on the school yard this morning! In addition to the interior work on the auditorium, the restrooms, and other spaces, there's a brand new stairway up to the building that should relieve the congestion that often was an issue there.

]]><![CDATA[New Year, New Blog]]>Mon, 18 Aug 2014 18:34:21 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/renovation-blog/new-year-new-blogWelcome back to a new school year. With the new year, we've updated the Sunnyside website and will be starting a new blog to track the progress on the renovation and construction projects. If you'd like to review last year's work, please check out the archive. ]]>