Construction Update December 24th 2012

Last week Mr. Radtke's fourth grade class was able to virtually tour the construction site and ask questions directly to the construction workers via Skype. A video with foreman Mr. O'Keefe was uploaded to You Tube for families to see the current progress on the interior second story walls. Work on the site slowed during the storm on Thursday, but after clearing the snow Friday morning the crew is ready begin on the exterior second story walls. Precast concrete beams are being placed over the office area, which will be the floor to the media center. The beams for the gym should be arriving to the site in the next few weeks.

Link to special tour video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf6cxpyvV6s

The work site is quiet during the storm on Thursday December 20th, 2012.

Crews get back to work by clearing the snow from scaffolding on Friday December, 21st 2012.

Inside the building on the first floor, concrete has been poured and crews are waiting for moisture to bleed out before beginning a smoothing process.

On the second floor under the plastic wrap, crews are busy laying the exterior block.

This view from the street shows how the plastic surrounds the building to keep heat around the work site to allow the building process to continue during cold winter days.

Construction Update December 17th 2012

Scaffolding is constructed three and four stories tall on the North side of the construction lot. The blocks for the second story are being laid on the north end starting this week. Because of the proximity to the sidewalk, Miron will be blocking off the sidewalk for the remainder of this week. This means that buses will park in front of the school for drop off and pick up. Please anticipate a little more congestion on Linwood Avenue as parents pull in and out at the start and end of the school day. Thank you for planning for a few extra minutes during this week in consideration of the safety of each student.

Workers finishing for the day as the sun sets on the construction site.

Panoramic view from Linwood Avenue looking to the south.

The poured concrete entryway on the north side is now complete and sealed with plastic.

The Oaklawn staff wish Miron, Bray, and the Oaklawn community a warm, safe, and joyful holiday break. Stay tuned for updates in 2013!

Construction Update December 7th 2012

This weeks Blog entry was delayed to include updates and pictures from a visit to the Miron main office in Neenah. District representatives toured the facility and discussed current progress in LEED certification. As construction progresses on the Oaklawn site the blog will highlight aspects required for LEED certification.

A learning center like this kiosk will be placed in the Oaklawn main hall as a learning center for classes and visitors.

Miron representatives explain the Geothermal heating and cooling system that will be utilized at Oaklawn.

Learning/discussion centers like the counter and chairs shown here will be arranged in the media center for large and small group work.

Construction Update Nov 26th 2012

Despite cold weather Miron continues on schedule. New materials on the property include a propane tank to supply heat to areas under construction and a crane is ready to place steel beams. Plans for lot 13 demolition are being finalized. The areas of the worksite are divided into sections A, B, and C. Section A is the gym, B is the office and cafeteria, and C is the academic wing. We will refer to these letter areas with specific updates in future reports.

Construction Update Nov 12th 2012

The snow is falling on the work site for the first time, but the work continues. Eighty percent of the internal footings are complete. Check out the video update at http://www.youtube.com/user/oaklawnoasd to see the work in progress. Lot 13 is set to close this week. Preparations for lot 13 will begin as soon as the closing is finalized.

Construction Update Nov 5th 2012

The walls are going up fast around the Oaklawn site. Ninety percent of the exterior footings are finished and the interior footings are being poured this week. Steel columns are being prepped for installation. Underground plumbing and electrical rough in continues. An offer has been made for lot 13 (green home on north west corner). Please stay tuned for next weeks updates.

Construction Update October 29th 2012

Construction of the below grade and above grade masonry walls continues this week. Scaffolding is now set up around three sides of the structured footings as the block walls are constructed. Underground plumbing and masonry wall electrical rough in will be ongoing the next two weeks.

Construction Update October 22nd 2012

Scaffolding stands along Viola this week (in the background of the pictures below). Video of the work site is available at the end of the "OWLS News 10/22/12" video clip found on the Oaklawn You Tube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/oaklawnoasd

Ground Breaking Ceremony 10/19/2012

The Oaklawn ground breaking Ceremony was held on Friday October 19th. Representatives from the school district, Miron (construction), Bray (architects) and the Oshkosh community were on site to acknowledge the special occasion. In addition to the pictures below, video of the ceremony is available on the you tube channel: www.youtube/user/oaklawnoasd

Construction Update October 15th 2012

Each week we plan to provide update for the construction of Oaklawn. District representatives will meet weekly with the contractors (Miron) and architects (Bray) to discuss the status, timeline and safety of the project. Please remember that for your safety the work site is closed to the public. Please observe the work and progress from behind the fences.

The building footprint is visible as crews are digging and pouring the footings. Rain water had to be pumped out Sunday night to prepare for continued work on Monday.

Available staff had the opportunity to choose the grout color with the two bricks. The choice selected is Dark Barn Owl. Stay tuned for updates of the ground breaking planned for this Friday at 8 a.m.

Exciting Election Results

Oaklawn Elementary staff, students, and families were anxiously following the election results last night (Tuesday, April 3rd) and are excited to know that the Oshkosh community was overwhelmingly in support of building a new Oaklawn Elementary School on site. Oaklawn met for a quick assembly first thing this morning to share in the excitement.

The next steps include plans to finish the current year in the building and transition to an off site location for students for the 2012-2013 school year.

There are too many individuals to thank, but we appreciate all the families, staff, and community members who gave their time and effort to provide Oshkosh with the appropriate data to make an informed decision.