Link to BSD District Construction Update for Five Oaks Middle School

Construction Update 3/2/20

• The newest wing opened for teachers and students last week.  Teachers and counselors moved in over the weekend and had a productive first week in their new spaces.
• All cameras are up and running.  All administrators have access.
• Contractors are working to finish the concrete in the cafeteria and down the adjacent hallway.  They are deep in the demolition of the next phase

Construction Update 2/9/20

• The Front Vestibule is complete.
• The student restrooms at the front of the building are done and being used by students.
• Cameras in the hallways are installed and will be activated soon. 
• Another wing will be completed by end of February. Some teachers will be moving classrooms. 

Construction Update 1/24/20

• BATHROOMS ARE OPEN & BEAUTIFUL
• Vestibule will be ready and open next week.
• Security cameras will be installed next week.  

Construction Update 1/10/20

• Glass will be installed in the vestibule

• Tile is being installed in the remodeled student restrooms. Projected date for occupancy is January 24th. 

• There are still issues with heating and cooling in some classrooms that were not fixed over Winter Break.  

• Wiring for cameras was installed over the Winter Break.  We expect cameras to be installed within the next two weeks. 

Construction Update 12/23/19

There will be considerable contract and construction work done during Winter Break when the school will be vacant of students and staff. The latest status report I have been given is that restrooms will be renovated at this time and ready mid-January. Also, the entry vestibule should be completed by the end of January.

Construction Update 12/15/19

• Construction workers report to the school when it is still dark. Please slow down in the back parking lot when entering. Thank you.
• There was a concern brought to administration and our project manager about dust that is produced during after-hours construction. Residue left in classrooms from work that occurs in the evening is nontoxic, as the dust collection system has HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters and classrooms are expected to cleaned prior to staff and students coming to school the next day.
• Restrooms under construction are targeted to be completed by mid-January.
• Vestibule is delayed a couple weeks due to the supplier sending the incorrect size of glass though the right size was ordered. 

Construction Update 12/6/2019

• Vestibule doors have been delivered and they will begin installation in the next weeks.  

Construction Update 11/26/2019

• At the end of Winter Break, we are expecting to see the front vestibule and north courtyard complete (but possibly without fencing).  We are going to leave the doors into the front office, but permanently close them off (remove sidewalk in front of doors, remove hardware, and weld them shut so they will act like a window).  The restrooms are expected to be turned over in mid-January.

• Questions around our restroom facilities and capacity have surfaced in recent weeks.  To clarify what our building is currently offering in comparison to building code, we would like to provide the following information.

  • The final building occupancy is calculated at 1115 students, based on the BSD method established with the City of Beaverton (2013)

  • Based on occupancy maximum, the project is required to provide 22 water closets, 22 lavatories, and 2 drinking fountains at the completion of the project.  Urinals count for 2/3 of a water closet, per code.  We will exceed these minimum numbers.  We will have 25 water closets, 10 urinals, 35 lavatories, 10 drinking fountains, and 8 each staff water closets and lavatories.

  • The existing building had 25 water closets, 16 urinals, 27 lavatories, 8 drinking fountains, and 6 each staff water closets and lavatories.

  • During the current phase, we have 19 water closets, 9 urinals, 22 lavatories, 10 drinking fountains, and 6 each staff water closets and lavatories available.  This meets the code minimum for the completed project, even though we have 12 classrooms not occupied due to construction.  To keep some perspective, our current enrollment is 1,010 (105 less than what it is designed for).

  • In summary, prior to construction, we met current code requirements, after construction we will meet code, and we meet code in our current phase of construction as well.

Construction Update 11/4/2019

• The hallway ceiling is being worked on. The ceiling grid and acoustic tiles will be removed.  Appropriate required light levels will be maintained with temporary light fixtures that will be secured. All fire and life safety devices will be operational (paging, fire alarm, exit signs, emergency lighting, etc.).  Everything will be safe for students/staff to walk below, it will just be visually open to structure. 
• Work will only happen after school hours and KNCC will have all areas clean and ready for staff/students at the end of each work day. 

Construction Update 10/18/2019

• North garden sidewalks are half complete with more sidewalks to be poured this week; weather permitting.
• Roofing for the vestibule to be completed this week. The doors and glass installation on October 31. Targeted date for vestibule to be usable on November 17. Total completion is expected on December 30.
• Layout and framing of Phase 5 (area currently being demolished) will  begin on November 1. 

Construction Update 10/12/2019

• Garden sidewalks poured on 10/22.  North garden complete in November. 
• Front doors to be installed on 10/31.  Vestibule completion in November.  

Construction Update 10/7/2019

• North Garden work is almost complete
• The Vestibule will be done mid-November
• Phase 5 demolition is done and new construction is set to begin in this area

School Update 4/14/2020

A huge shout out to all of our teachers for a very smooth start to our distance learning opportunities for students.  We have a brief fundraiser update this week and have been fielding many calls and emails about fundraiser pick-up details.  

• Curbside pickup for fundraiser items will be held on 4/17/20 from 11:30 - 2:30.  Please drive through the parking lot in the front of the building and remain in your car.  We will take your name and deliver your items to you at the curb.  Thank you for making our fundraiser a success this year!

School Update 2/9/2020

Five Oaks and Rachel Carson Families -

A huge shout out to all of our Rachel Carson students and staff in their dedication to an amazing Science Fair this year.  Projects were outstanding and we are so very proud of your hard work.  Well done! Also, thanks to the many families who attended our Common Middle School Listening and Learning Session here at Five Oaks Middle School.  I hope you found it informative and were able to ask any questions you may have had in order to feel ready to weigh in on this important topic.  As stated in the presentation, all feedback received on this survey will be used to help Superintendent Grotting make a decision about how best to move forward.  If you are weren't able to attend, you can still check out the information and take the survey.  Here's what you need:

• District website with information: CLICK HERE
• Survey (English): CLICK HERE
• Survey (Spanish): CLICK HERE

As always, feel free to reach out with any additional questions or if you need any more information.  Your feedback in this process is greatly appreciated.

Shirley Brock 
Principal

other notable items this week...

• Parent Conferences will be conducted on Wednesday, February 26th in the evening and all day Thursday February 27th.
• First semester grades for your students is available electronically. If you are unable to see your child’s grades, please contact the school. We can mail grades to you. 
• No school for students on Monday, February 17th due to President's Day.
• No school for students on Tuesday, February 18th due to a Staff Development Day.

• School Update 1/24/2020
• Thank you so much to our Westview HS and Aloha HS partners for planning and welcoming our 8th graders for the fly-up experiences today.  Our kids had a opportunity to see the spaces where they will be learning next fall and are excited about their upcoming high school experience. 
• Grading Day is Monday, January 27th 2020.  There is no school for students.  
• Conferences will be held February 26th and 27th with no school on February 28th.  Online sign ups will be pushed out to you next week!
• For Students, January 28th. 2020 is the first day of Semester 2.  Schedules will be distributed to students as they arrive on Tuesday.  
• The following message was first present in our monthly newsletter for January.

Five Oaks and Rachel Carson Community,

We want to take this opportunity to provide an update and  resources for you to share with your student about the dangers of abusing prescription medication.

You may have heard some misinformation circulating in our school community about the situation involving students taking the prescription medication, Xanax, earlier this month.

The investigation regarding the incident is being handled by law enforcement.  Any questions should be directed to the Beaverton Police Department. For student and health privacy reasons, we cannot share information about the students involved or their conditions.

What we can do, is work together as a school community to educate students about safe behavior. We are working on an advisory period lesson on this topic. We also encourage you to talk with your student about the dangers of taking medications that are not prescribed to them. If you are unsure how to raise this issue, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids has resources to help. The website includes a fact page specifically about Xanax that outlines the risks of abusing Xanax and signs to watch out for.

The Five Oaks and Rachel Carson staff will continue working to provide all students with a safe, positive learning environment.

Thank you for your support.

Shirley Brock

School Update 1/10/2020

On January 8th this message was sent out by email through Schoolmessenger:  

At around 2:15 today the administration at Five Oaks became aware of a concerning situation on our campus that involved students taking a controlled substance known as Xanax.  Emergency responders and law enforcement were immediately called to assist in the incident and out of an abundance of caution we are writing you this evening to inform you of the situation.  The investigation into the incident is ongoing and we would ask that you have a conversation with your student this evening about the situation and remind your student of the dangers of taking controlled substances. 

We will include additional information in our monthly newsletter that will come out next week. To protect the privacy of the students and families involved, no specific information will be given regarding the follow-up with the students.  All students are recovering and the school will be working closely with families ensure student safety.  We will be sharing information that you can use to talk to your child keep them safe.  We tell students that unless food or other substances come from and are approved by your own guardians, please don't eat or drink anything that is given to you. 

• PTO Meeting on January 15th at 6:30.
• Middle School Boundary Meeting on June 16th at 6:30 at Highland Park Middle School.  
• News stations are predicting snow for next week.  The most current information regarding school closures will be posted on the Beaverton School District website.  You can also subscribe to the emergency notification system that will alert parents by text to any early dismissals or closures.  Text "yes" to "67587" and you will receive notification on your cell phone 

School Update 12/23/2019

• I hope that everyone has a restful and joyful Winter Break. The office will be closed all of Winter Break. In the December Parent Newsletter that is available on our website there is a comprehensive list of all the actions that have been taking place this school year. 
• I have had many parents asking about volunteer opportunities to help support the school. Below is the link to complete the required background check. We have a new Volunteer Coordinator for Five Oaks who is very excited to get started. We will coordinate the volunteers from Five Oaks and Rachel Carson for some school-wide activities that we are planning. Please consider becoming involved. We welcome everyone!!

https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/communications-community-involvement/volunteer

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