<![CDATA[Sunnyside Elementary • San Francisco - Renovation Blog]]>Sat, 10 May 2014 07:32:11 -0800EditMySite<![CDATA[Update for the Week of May 12]]>Fri, 09 May 2014 23:03:28 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/2/post/2014/05/update-for-the-week-of-may-12.html
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Activity has increased in the vertical plane!
  • Structural steel for the new building arrived early.  Installation of the steel columns for the new building will continue this week. 
  • Reinforcing the steel installation continues.
  • During the week the crew will be forming walls and possibly installing the concrete.
  • Installation of underground piping for utilities (water, sewer, electrical, etc.) continues.
  • Large trucks with rebar and other bulky materials continue to access the site through Flood Ave

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  • Concrete footings were poured last week for the new building foundation.
  • This week they will be reinforcing the steel installation for the building pad and continuing the installation of underground piping for utilities (water, sewer, electrical, etc). 
  • Expect large trucks with rebar and other bulky materials to continue to access the site via Flood               
  • The project manager continues to ask the contractor to be courteous and avoid blocking neighboring driveways.  They also reiterate and constantly remind them of the work hours.
  • Any noisy work is halted during intake (8:40 to 8:50 a.m).

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These are renovation activities for the week of April 28:

  • Rebar installation for new building footings. Large trucks with rebar and other bulky materials will be coming in through Flood Ave. This will continue through the end of the year.
  • Continue installation of underground piping for utilities (water, sewer, electrical, etc).
  • Concrete pours (depending on weather).

You may have noticed the new backflow preventer assembly installed on the corner or Flood and Foerster. If you’re curious about this assembly, please visit the FAQ page.

We continue to ask the contractor to be courteous and avoid blocking neighboring driveways and they are also reminded of the site work hours.

Mr. Simard has asked for all construction noise to stop during intake. The contractor has been directed to stop between the hours of 8:35 and 8:50 a.m. The project manager will be on the yard with the children at 8:40 a.m. every morning this week to ensure that the crew complies.

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Activities for next week include:
  • Continue to work on the new building foundations.
  • Start to install underground piping for utilities (water, sewer, electrical, etc). 
  • Additional excavation to install the building footings.


Students have shown a lot of interest and excitement about the construction activities. Project Manager Faby Guillen-Urfer has visited some classrooms to answer kid’s questions regarding the project and to explain current activity. Teachers can request that Faby make a visit to their classroom through Virginia in the office. 


]]><![CDATA[Update for the Week of April 14, 2014]]>Sat, 12 Apr 2014 03:15:56 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/2/post/2014/04/update-for-the-week-of-april-14-2014.htmlSome updates from the construction manager:
  • The crew is continuing work on the new building foundations.
  • Large equipment compacting the soils is on site. 
  • More excavation will be happening soon to install the building footings.
  • The fence configuration will stay as is until the end of the calendar year.
  • New orange lines have been painted across the yard and the basketball hoops were relocated to a more suitable location.
  • Bike racks have been relocated to the underside of the metal stairs.
  • It's been pretty loud at times and the good news is that during testing days, no noise will be allowed during testing hours.
  • Noise limits are also observed during school hours. The contractor tries to make the most noise before classes start and after they’re done. 

If you're still having trouble finding parking, one resource to investigate is  School Pool, a free public service that coordinates carpooling to school:  https://www.schoolpool.511.org]]><![CDATA[Recess During Construction]]>Mon, 07 Apr 2014 19:32:05 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/2/post/2014/04/recess-during-construction.htmlWell, the renovation is really under way! 

During the construction project, recess will also remain the same as it has been for the past few weeks.  We now have three rotations for students on the yard (K-1, 2-3, 4-5). Because there are fewer students on the yard, they will play in the remaining space and on the structure. So far reports have been favorable about the smaller lunch cohorts and we may continue this schedule even after the yard is fully accessible. 

Parking was definitely scarce this morning so remember, drop off will remain the same on the Hearst Avenue side, please use the rolling drop off if possible. The Flood side of school will be impacted by the construction, avoid using that side if possible. The entrance to the yard from Flood is not available at this time. 

Remember, a year from now we will have a beautiful new, safe and accommodating neighborhood school.]]><![CDATA[Parking During the Construction Project]]>Fri, 04 Apr 2014 17:53:27 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/2/post/2014/04/parking-during-the-construction-project.htmlFamilies, staff, and faculty may have already experienced challenges with parking and drop-off/pick-up times. Unfortunately, this issue will persist during the project and we do ask that you continue to respect Sunnyside's neighbors by keeping driveways clear and following all traffic regulations.

Some tips to consider:
  • Give yourself extra time. Schools still starts at 8:40 a.m!
  • Try to carpool, walk, or take public transportation when available. 
  • If you are driving, keep in mind that we are now sharing parking with a very large construction crew that already carpools. By 7:30 a.m., most of the parking on Flood and Hearst is occupied by the crew and surrounding residences. You will be finding parking further away from the school than usual.
  • Due to the heavier impact on parking on surrounding streets, parking enforcement has been coming by more frequently. Note any posted parking regulations and curb your vehicle correctly.
  • The morning drop-off area on Hearst will continue to be available. We encourage you to make use of it!

]]><![CDATA[Big Changes Over Spring Break]]>Fri, 04 Apr 2014 17:42:53 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/2/post/2014/04/big-changes-over-spring-break.htmlThe crew has been hard at work over Spring Break and the changes are dramatic. The update from the project manager for next week is:

  • Bungalows 107 and 108 have been removed and two brand new ones are now in place, between the play structure and bungalow 112.  Mr. Flanagan and Ms. Visalli will now enjoy leak-free, heated and cooled, newly carpeted classrooms. 
  • The construction fence has been removed from around the new bungalows. 
  • A new construction fence has been erected to separate the jobsite from the school yard.  This new arrangement of reduced yard space will potentially stay through the end of December 2014/early January 2015.
  • The new building construction is well underway, with foundation and excavation work going on.
  • Concrete trucks and pumps will be here soon (possibly the week of 4/14, depending on weather and progress).

Some pictures from Thursday, April 3:

]]><![CDATA[Construction Fencing Going Up Tomorrow]]>Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:57:32 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/2/post/2014/03/construction-fencing-going-up-today.htmlThe construction fence should be going up tomorrow around the site of the future new building. Over Spring Break, the classrooms in 107 &108 will move to the new bungalows that arrived safely and with little disruption Tuesday morning. Crews have been working all week on getting the new bungalows placed and secure.

In the mean time, students were invited to "say good-bye" to the old bungalows that will be removed and demolished over the break. The all had a chance to make their mark and send them off in style.
]]><![CDATA[Important Updates on the Bungalow Delivery]]>Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:56:17 GMThttp://www.sunnysidek5.org/2/post/2014/03/important-updates-on-the-bungalow-delivery.htmlTomorrow the new bungalows will be delivered to Sunnyside.   We WILL have our drop off zone as normal tomorrow, but rather than sending kids into the yard, extra PTA volunteers will be on hand to walk your children into the auditorium.  Depending on what time the bungalows arrive, our kids may have indoor recess tomorrow as well.  

Remember that you can avoid the hassle tomorrow and participate in our walking school bus from Sunnyside Playground.  Drop your kids off at Sunnyside Playground starting at 8:15.  Parent volunteers will escort your kids to school at 8:30.  

To accommodate this giant delivery (each bungalow arrives in two very large pieces),  Flood Street  may be closed off for part of the day.  It is possible that other streets in the neighborhood will be closed off for some time tomorrow as well, so you might want to allow some extra time at drop off and pick up.  Plan for parking to be difficult - or non-existent.    

Thanks so much for your patience as we get ready for our great new building! ]]>