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Construction Update: More Electric, Site Work, and Stucco
They finished the “rough-in” for the electric. The electrical inspector told us that we need to put poles outside to protect the electrical meter. I had a little laugh at the signs the electrician left saying “Dear Mr. Electrical Inspector…” My uncle, Robert Schmidt, brought me a new-to-me lawn tractor that makes mowing SO much …
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Construction Update: HVAC, Electricity, and Windows!
Construction is moving along quite nicely. It’s exciting to visit the school each day — sometimes twice a day — to see what’s happening! We’re on track to finish within our projected timeline with enough time to move in, set up, and resume classes in September! The HVAC is moving along nicely. It’s the biggest …
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Time to Pick a Color for Our New Building!
We need your help! We need to pick out the colors for our new building! We have our heart set on the brick face for the bottom area of the front. The top of the front and the sides will be a flat stucco color. We’re torn between colors! Let us know which one you …
An Open Letter to Our Parents
Good morning! I understand that different families are asking for different things for their children. I’m trying to carefully balance the wants and needs of each family in the time that I have available. I’d like to take the time to provide everyone with a few updates on what we’re doing and how that affects …
Building HEROES: A Letter from Miss Danielle
As we navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19, working and learning at home has become the new “norm.” But, it’s not normal. It’s not normal for our children to spend all day at home. It’s not normal for parents to stay home all day. Things just aren’t normal. It’s abnormal. We’re navigating uncharted waters, and we’re …
Building HEROES in a Socially Isolated World – Part II
It’s been four weeks since I closed on the property. It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a month. I’ve been socially isolating for about two weeks. This isn’t how I imagined building my dream, but nonetheless, I keep moving forward. My week is interrupted with a raging tooth ache. I spend most …
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Building HEROES in a Socially Isolated World
I dash from the car to the back porch, picking up my signed and sealed plans waiting patiently in a sealed plastic bag. No-contact delivery of my architectural plans. Ordinarily, I’d stick around, say hi, and see how everyone is doing. My architect is still working, but he’s asked all his employees to work from …