The rain has been a great way to test out our new roof. A number of buckets adorned our hallways today. Not to worry... if you look closely at the picture, you will notice in the spot directly above the bucket there is partial duct work. The rain trickled in the holes made in preparation for where pipes will be installed to connect our heating system to units on the roof. This was not surprising since we are in the midst of construction. Otherwise, the new roof held up great!
Construction Update: Good news, I saw several very large heating units being placed on the roof today. Based on the information I am receiving, the heating project appears to be nearing completion. In the past, the heat was not distributed well and temperatures varied from room to room. I anticipate things will be much better. However, as a mom who has worked in several different school buildings, my advice is to always dress children in layers. I have one child who prefers teeshirts and another who wraps herself in a blanket. Everyone has their own comfort level, so layers help adjust to individual needs. Removable sweatshirts and sweaters are great during the winter months. Thicker layers are especially helpful after weekends and vacations when it can take awhile for large buildlings to heat up.
High Five: Next time you go shopping for winter clothes.... remember the high five rule. Students in grades k-2 go outside all winter long for recess. If children have the following five articles they can play in the snow: 1) winter coat 2) snowpants 3) hat 4) boots 5) gloves. It is a blast watching a playground full of children slide down snowbanks during recess. I look forward to snapping photos and blogging about it in the near future.