Welcome to Potomac Elementary School !

Potomac Elementary School has a tradition of 90 years of excellence in education. From serving students in a rural community in the early 1900’s to developing programs to meet the needs of students in our thriving suburban setting today, the Potomac Elementary staff remains on the cutting edge of instructional strategies. One of our programs, Chinese immersion, has received national media attention. Our school colors are green and white; our mascot is the mustang.

Mission

Potomac Elementary school will be a place where excellence is the expectation.

Vision

As an Arts Integration learning community, we the students, staff and parents of Potomac Elementary School will work together to tap the potential of every learner by providing opportunities to engage, create and problem solve as cognitively active learners.  Learners will gain a deeper understanding of the world while valuing and respecting each other in a safe, positive learning environment

• All staff will communicate to parents and students the school’s mission, vision, goals, objectives and performance expectations through newsletters, parent communication, and websites.
• Staff will monitor progress at team meetings, team planning time and data meetings.

Potomac Elementary School Core Values

• United Effort - Students’ achievement comes first and is a product of united efforts of all stake holders.
• Relationships - Building relationships increases achievement and fosters mutual respect among stake holders.
• Rigor- Potomac is a place where growing and learning never stops with rigorous education for all.
• Expectations – Multiple methods of teaching and learning provide opportunities for everyone to achieve and rise to our highest expectations.

School Improvement Plan - click here

	PES in the News
	New library opens a new chapter at Potomac ES Renovations breathe life into old space  9/14/07 Education: The Future Doesn't Speak French Aware of the challenges ahead, American students are rushing to learn Chinese.  3/21/07 Say it in Chinese, American parents tell their children More Americans are dunking their children in Chinese immersion classes and hiring Mandarin-speaking nannies in the hope of giving them a competitive edge as China imposes itself as an economic giant. Read more about Potomac's Chinese Immersion program on-line.  2/27/07		Mark Your Calendar Wednesday, November 26 ::::: Early Release Thursday, November 27 ::::: No School - Thanksgiving Friday, November 28 ::::: No School - Thanksgiving Saturday, December 6 ::::: 6-8:30 pm — Club Potomac