Linda Goldberg, Principal Main Office 301-469-1042

Mustang Message Linda Goldberg, Principal Main Office 301-469-1042 Renee Stevens, Principal Intern Attendance Hotline 301-469-1065 Potomac Elementary School Fax 301-469-1045 10311 River Road June 10, 2010 Potomac, Maryland 20854 www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/potomaces

placement. We take into consideration the child’s Mark Your Calendar placement at the end of the year, and we reassess June students in reading and math during the first weeks 15 Fifth Grade Graduation, 10:00a.m. of school as well. 16 Last Day of School, Early Release, 1:00p.m. Have a wonderful summer! Dear Parents, With best regards, It was great having Reneé Stevens as our Principal Intern this year. I enjoyed my assignment at central Linda Goldberg, Principal office, while Ms. Stevens and her assistant, Mr. Snoots, led the school for a quarter. I am proud to announce that Ms. Stevens was selected to be the next Principal at North Chevy Chase Elementary School beginning July 1st. The staff, students, and community will miss her. She has been a wonderful addition to our school, and we are thrilled that she will have the opportunity to be a principal in the fall.

Staff Changes It’s hard to believe that the year is coming to an end. Potomac Elementary School lost positions due to our It’s been another exciting year at Potomac, and we boundary change to Seven Locks Elementary and the are already beginning our planning for next year. increase in class sizes on every grade level. We had Please note the dates for Open House and Back-to- to "involuntary transfer" 3 full time and one part- School Night. We hope you have a fun-filled summer time teacher. These teachers will be transferring to with opportunities to relax and enjoy your children. the following schools: Remember that your children always enjoy having you Leslie Imhof - Burning Tree Elementary School read-aloud to them no matter how old they are!! Erica Kim - Oakland Terrace Elementary School Natacha Steimer - Barnsley Elementary School Please see the information on summer activities for Mary Catherine Kohler - Flower Valley Elementary reading, writing and math and next year’s school School supply list online at our website listed above. We will also have copies in the front office. We have a Shelley Johnson, arts focus teacher, will be retiring special reading incentive program that your child from MCPS, and Hannah Freeman, art teacher, will be won’t want to miss!!! resigning. Stay tuned to hear more about their next adventures! Students can continue to use IXL for math support over the summer months. Check the Potomac Allé Seres, media assistant, will be the media Elementary website for information during the assistant at Carderock Springs elementary School. summer, and look for your PTA mailing in late July Joe Mazzarella, paraeducator/lunch/recess assistant, and the PES mailing in August. Children will receive a will be enrolling in a counselor education program at welcome postcard during the week of August 23rd John Hopkins University for his next adventure. from their teachers. We will miss our staff and we wish them the very best! We have created math groups for next year, and you will receive a letter in the backpack today your child’s New Parent Meeting August 26, 7:00p.m. Buses, bells and questions for staff… Open House August 27, 10:00-11:00a.m. Amanda Barrett will be the art teacher at PES next Meet the teachers and staff at Potomac! year. She has been teaching art at Northwest High Back-to-School Night School for the past two years, and she has completed September 15, 7:00-8:30p.m. her student teaching in an elementary school. Learn more about the curriculum and your PTA!

Student Leadership Below is the official slate of Student Government Association (SGA) and the officers for the Patrols for the 2010-2011 school year.

SGA Elected Officials We want to share our appreciation to all of the students who participated in the SGA election process. President: Justin Marks Vice President: Alex Benaim Secretary: Katelyn Foreman 4th Grade Treasurer: Caroline McDonald 4th Grade Historian: Matthew Menkart 5th Grade Treasurer: Bryn Wilson 5th Grade Historian: Lauren Weaver

Patrol Officers Marissa Armstrong-Captain Alex Brodkowitz-Sergeant Sydney Brown-Lieutenant Arjun Shahi-Lieutenant Shreya Singhvi-Sergeant

PTA Elected Officials Michelle Benaim, President Jill Trone, Past President Julie Conrad, Vice President (VP) of Membership Amy Embrey, VP of Programs Kathleen Abramson, VP of Arts Integration Jennifer Chow, VP of Fundraising Scott Greenspan, Treasurer Liz Robert, Secretary Colleen Greer and Farah Junaideen, Delegates

Second Grade Terra Nova Assessments Parents, please check the backpacks on the last day of school. You will receive a letter from the Superintendent and your child’s recent test information.