Work continues at EMES this week, the construction is centered on the cafeteria addition on the back for now.  The section of 1965 building that was moved to the new south addition is still being worked on for asbestos removal.  Techtron Environmental is doing the abatement work and Chrothers Environmental is supervising and making sure all of the safety procedures are followed.

A negative-pressure filtration is the primary system that is being used.  It prevents asbestos contamination throughout the rest of the building.  Negative air machines will run constantly throughout the project until the work is complete and final air quality test is done.   The walls and ceilings have been covered with poly and a new partition wall was built to separate the work area and the rest of the building.

Chrothers Environmental is at the site daily to take reading and make sure the system is working and we don't have any contamination.

We have signs that instruct on the asbestos hazards and they will remain in place until the final clearance air monitoring has been conducted before the construction workers move into the space to remodel.

If you have any questions or will like a copy of the air quality or safety procedures please don't hesitate to ask.

More pictures coming soon!

Reminder:  2014 TOWN MEETING IS AT U32

Message from East Montpelier Principal / NEW TEMPORARY ENTRANCE

A message from EAST MONTPELIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Happy New Year, EMES Families and Staff!

• When you arrive at EMES tomorrow morning, you will notice that the main entrance is no longer accessible.  Students will enter at the main doors of the new wing.   We have created a crossing section at the new entrance for students to cross safely when exiting/boarding the buses.  Students that are being dropped off in the parent loop will also cross at the designated crossing section.   Alicia and I will be outside, as usual, to help navigate the new crossing paths.  

• If you are parking at EMES and coming inside with your child, you can park in the usual short term parking area.  You will have to walk around the front of the building and into the new front entrance.  The paths will be clearly marked for you.  

•  The classrooms/offices  effected by the move include: Kindergarten, First Grade, Mrs. Gannon's Homeroom, Music, Nurse's Office, Main Office, School Counselor, and Community Connections.  EMES teachers will be visible in the entrance way so that students are guided to their new locations, if applicable. You will continue to sign in/out your child when arriving late or dismissing early at the main office.  You will see the temporary offices as you enter the building on the left!  

• I hope you had a wonderful holiday season.  We are eager to greet your children back after this long break and start the new year!  Please come check out the construction progress!  A comprehensive construction update will be included in the next EMES Newsletter on January 10th. 

Warmly, Marion