Sierra House update: 2nd and 3rd graders moving to Al Tahoe when heavy work gets underway

Secember 5, 2018 - Sierra House Elementary School Principal Karin Holmes has issued another update for parents to keep them informed of the progress in the fire clean up at the South Lake Tahoe school.

At this time Belfor continues with remediation protocol per the report dated November 28, 2018. Additionally they are preparing specific deep-cleaning and reconstruction plans for the next phase. This includes scheduling, man power allocation, and material acquisition.

Work will begin on Wednesday December 12 and will include the replacement of ceiling tiles and other porous materials; deep cleaning within the attic space; and restoration of the HVAC system and duct work in the source area, hallways, and restrooms. The goal is to complete the remediation and odor abatement prior to January 7t, when students return to school after the winter break.

In order to facilitate this plan in an expeditious manner, all students from the upper pod (2nd and 3rd grade) will be moved to the Al Tahoe school site beginning Wednesday, December 12. Pick-up and drop-off will remain at Sierra House so as to maintain consistency. As well, buses will continue as regularly scheduled. Breakfast and morning recess will be conducted at Sierra House. Lunch will be served at the Al Tahoe school site.

The daily schedule for grades 2 and 3:

Wednesday December 12, Thursday, December 13 and Friday, December 14:

3rd grade bussed to Al Tahoe from Sierra House after breakfast and morning recess.

2nd grade bussed to Heavenly for skiing.

All students bussed back to Sierra House by 3:00 p.m. for 3:10 p.m. pick up/ bus ride home.

Monday December 17 and Tuesday December 18:

2nd and 3rd grade students bussed to Al Tahoe from Sierra House after breakfast and morning recess.

All students bussed back to Sierra House at 3:00 p.m. for 3:10 p.m. pick up/ bus ride home.

Wednesday December 19 and Thursday December 20:

2nd and 3rd grade students bussed to Al Tahoe from Sierra House after breakfast and morning recess.

All students bussed back to Sierra House by 2:00 p.m. for dress rehearsal/ Holiday performance.

All students at Sierra House for 3:10 p.m. pick up/ bus ride home.

Friday, December 21:

2nd and 3rd grade students bussed to Al Tahoe from Sierra House after breakfast and morning recess.

All students bussed back to Sierra house by 1:05 p.m. for 1:15 p.m. for pick up/ bus ride home.

Parents will receive room assignments for this temporary relocation as soon as possible.

Please note that the restoration area will be fully contained as cleaning, resurfacing and replacing of the porous materials is conducted. Air filtering will continue throughout the school to continue to maintain the highest level of air quality.