August 2, 2018
Fernway Report | August 2, 2018
Review this report to learn more about what's happened in the past 24 hours at Fernway Elementary School, which was damaged by fire on July 10, 2018.
What's New Today
Temporary School 
  • Mr. Hayward will move from the Administration Building and open the Fernway School office at Woodbury next week.
  • City and District staff continue to meet and review parking options. The goal is to finalize a parking plan by August 17.
Building Updates
  • Architects expect to receive City permits to install a temporary roof by August 10.
  • Pending weather, roof crews expect to clear the debris from the roof next week. Once cleared, crews will power wash the roof for inspection by the architect and engineer. After assessment of the concrete roofing deck, crews will begin construction of a temporary roof the following week.
Progress on Roof Debris Removal
Below are pictures of the crew's progress on removing debris.




Interior Photos
Please see these pictures for examples of the water damage.






Community Meeting Video
  • For those who weren't able to attend the August 1 Fernway Community Meeting, you can watch a recording of it on the District's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/bNJRAdumaXs
Fernway Teacher Video
Reminders
Fernway Report Goes Weekly
  • Beginning the week of August 6, the Fernway Report will be sent weekly on Fridays to current Fernway families, all District staff and those who have opted-in to receive it. If you are not a current Fernway family and you wish to continue receiving the Fernway Report, please subscribe to it online. The Fernway Report will also be available online at the District's Fernway Communications page.
Upcoming Events
For a complete update of Fernway events, visit the District Calendar and filter by Fernway School. View a PDF of all Fernway events in August

Events in the coming week include: 
August 3: Food Truck Friday @ Fernway, 5-8 p.m.
August 5: Incoming Kindergarten Playdate @ Sussex, 3-4 p.m.
August 7: Second Grade Playdate @ Woodbury, 3-4 p.m.
August 8: First Grade Playdate @ Boulevard, 3-4 p.m.
August 9: Third and Fourth Grade Playdate @ Woodbury, 3-4 p.m.
August 10: Incoming Kindergarten Playdate @ Horseshoe Lake, 3-4 p.m.
Learn More
Special Fernway Website
  • Visit Fernway Update, our website section that keeps you up-to-date on the status of Fernway School.
Shaker Schools Foundation Fernway Fund
  • The Shaker Schools Foundation has established the Fernway Fund to help with recovery efforts from the fire. All gifts to the Fernway Fund will be used to support teachers and students as they rebuild and re-envision their learning environments to benefit Fernway Elementary. Also, the Shaker Schools Foundation is collaborating and coordinating with the Shaker Heights Teachers Association and many community members and groups on fundraising efforts. Donate online.
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