The Neidig Chalkboard
Building a community of leaders who inspire greatness!
Winter, 2020
Neidig Elementary School
Email: sgodshalk@qcsd.org
Website: https://nes.qcsd.org/
Location: Temporary Address - 2360 Old Bethlehem Pike North, Quakertown, PA
Phone: 215-529-2360
Twitter: @NeidigElem
Neidig Construction Update
Question:
IS THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON TIME?????
Answer:
YES!!!
We are on schedule! The first day of school for the 2020 - 2021 school year is set for Monday, August 31, 2020. We are looking forward to being back at home for the first day of school!
The addition and renovation project is progressing very well. I want to applaud our construction management group, D'Huy Engineering, and our architect, The Schrader Group. They have been a pleasure to work with, and continue to keep the school and district's best interests in mind. They stay in constant communication with the district team, and facilitate excellent communication with the general contractor for the project, Lobar Construction Inc.
If you have not had the opportunity to drive by Neidig in a while, you are in for a surprise! The structure is up and under roof. Yes, there is a still a great deal of work to complete. A major goal of the work since July has been to get the structure under roof prior to the snow season. That was accomplished. The new two-story wing is up, the primary classrooms were completely gutted, and the former third and fourth grade classroom wing has been completely transformed. The library has a new structure, and we have a gym! As you read this, new drywall is going up, and HVAC systems are being installed. (Yes, for the air conditioning!) The school is looking amazing, and our excitement is definitely increasing.
I want to make sure the Neidig community is aware of some important information regarding the 2020 - 2021 school year. Although our new school is being built to hold about 600 to 650 students, we are not opening the school at full capacity. We will return to Neidig next year with approximately the same number of students we have this year. During the 2020-2021 school year, there will be a community redistricting committee. This committee will determine the new boundaries for QCSD schools for the 2021 - 2022 school year, and Neidig will experience a significant growth in population. For the 2021-2022 school year, two school years from now, Neidig will most likely have four sections of each grade level, as well as some new regional classrooms. There will be much more information shared about the community redistricting committee in the coming year, so please stayed tuned for that information.
I would like to thank all Neidig families for your continued patience and understanding with this project. Moving to a new school for one year is not common! I will be 100% honest, I am happy we made the decision to move. Dealing with the inconveniences associated with a major construction project is not fun, and would have resulted in a completely different educational experience for your children. Again, thank you.
Main Entrance
New Wing
From 2nd Floor
Back View
New Gym!
Primary Classroom
These side by side comparison photos shows Neidig pre-construction compared to photos taken on February 1.
A computer rendering of what the front of Neidig will look like!
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Please CLICK HERE for the Neidig lunch menu.
Thank you for our new school signs Mr. Benning! :)
Upcoming Neidig Events
2/5 - PAL Meeting - 7:00 PM
2/11 - Student Lighthouse Team Meeting - 8:30 AM
2/12 - Math 24 Club - 4:00 - 5:00
2/13 - Reading Olympics - 4:00 - 5:00
2/14 - 2/18 - No School
2/19 - Full Day Kind - Workshop Wednesday - 11:45 - 1:00 PM
2/19 - Math 24 - 4:00 - 5:00
2/21 - PAL Family Fun Night - Sweetheart Dance !
2/26 - Math 24 Club - 4:00 - 5:00
3/4 - Math 24 Club - 4:00 - 5:00
3/5 - PAL Meeting - 7:00 PM
3/11 - Math 24 Club - 4:00 - 5:00
3/12 - Reading Olympics - 4:00 - 5:00