Spring 2009 Potomac Term - Potomac School

Giving back
Campaign for
Potomac’s Future
Thanks to generous donors, the new Lower School
building [ below ] is on schedule for a fall opening and
the new Upper School [ bottom ] feels like home to a
new generation of students.
We are pleased to report that, through the
generosity of many in the Potomac community
in recent years, Potomac has raised $43 million
for The Campaign for Potomac’s Future, making
the new Upper School and Lower School buildings
possible as well as adding to the endowment.
The new Upper School has proven to be
a vibrant (and energy-efficient) addition to our
campus, and we are certain that the new Lower
School will follow suit. A robust endowment will
insure that Potomac is in as sound a financial
position in the future as it is today. Also
planned is a new Admission/Administration
building, but because of the uncertain economy,
the Board of Trustees has decided to defer this
construction until financial conditions and the
economy improve.
Construction of the new Lower School continues
on schedule and on budget. Two wings (one
for Kindergarten and grade one and the other
for grades two and three) are under roof, and
classrooms are taking shape (see Construction
Update, page 24). We are looking forward to
the spirited voices and captivating play that will
fill these halls in September!
Visit our webcam on the Potomac Web
site for live shots of the construction. Go to
www.onsiteview.com and log in as “admin,”
with the password “tundra04.” Warning:
watching the activity can become addictive!
We invite you to come for a tour of the site.
It will include many of the design elements that
were part of the original Potomac School buildings:
high ceilings, plenty of natural light, and
doors leading out to the abundant natural surroundings
of the outdoors.
To contribute to The Campaign for Potomac’s
Future, to request a tour, or for more information,
please contact Dabney Schmitt, Director of
Development, at 703-749-6330.
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