Spring 2010 Potomac Term - Potomac School

We have taken what is special
with us,” Head of Lower
School Donna Lewis says
with satisfaction. She notes that the new
building has retained a feeling of openness—with
gathering spaces of all sizes—
and a strong connection to nature with
big windows and access to the outdoors
from every classroom. The open library
remains central to the division as it was in
the old space, though now it includes additional
teaching and reading spaces apart
from the main flow of traffic.
All the beloved traditions—including
weekly Assembly, Kindergarten Circus,
class plays, “buddy classes” with other divisions,
Sandwich Day and many more—
continue to enhance the learning of the
School’s youngest students and to make
the Potomac experience truly special. The
purposefully designed spaces have given
faculty exciting opportunities to sculpt
the instructional program in the most
optimal way for our children.
“We espouse a clear philosophy based
on a deep understanding of childhood
and the role of developmental readiness.
Our methodology is based on research in
learning theory and best practices,” explains
Lewis. Because each child’s journey
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