S chool N otes

by Susan Braun Johnson

Northeast Stars Montessori

The Northeast Stars students were recently introduced to the decimal system, also known as the base -10 system, which is a number system based on units of 10. The children focused specifically on place value (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands). The lesson used the ones beads, the 10 bead bars, the 100 bead squares, and the 1000 bead cubes to represent different values.

Northeast Stars Montessori Preschool, 1325 Maryland Ave NE; nestars.net.

Mundo

As part of their end-of-year celebrations, Mundo Verde students celebrated their field day with a day full of fun and festivities.

J.F. Cook Campus 30 P St NW & Calle Ocho Campus,4401 8th St NE; www.mundoverdepcs.org.

Van Ness

Otters in the Amazon! Fifth grade Van Ness students participated in Journey Through the Arts, a special cross-curriculum program with Imagination Stage, incorporating performing arts, music, and Spanish. The program culminated with a song and dance piece that retold the Magic Tree House book, “Una Tarde en el Amazon” or “Afternoon in the Amazon.” They performed in front of the whole school! Thank you to Capitol Hill Community Foundation, who made this possible through a generous grant.

Van Ness Elementary, 1150 5th St SE, www.vannesselementary.org.

Capitol Hill Day School

Capitol Hill Day School was buzzing with informative bee facts and delicious eats! First grade had their annual celebration of learning last month. They invited parents and staff to peruse tables of honey, seeds, snacks, and facts, to learn about their in-depth study of pollinators and more—with handmade bee T-shirts to boot! Students got some of the inspiration for the event after a field trip to Solid State Books. First-graders also created a class book titled Diary of a Honeybee, inspired by author Doreen Cronin who wrote Diary of a Fly, Diary of a Worm, and Diary of a Spider. Capitol Hill Day School, 210 South Carolina Ave, SE, www.chds.org.

Friends Community School

As the year wound to a close, Friends Community School eighth graders welcomed a new class to Middle School during the annual Move-Up Day ceremony. In this tradition, each eighth-grader hands off a candle to a fourth grader. The candles symbolize the inner light in all of us, and the hand-off represents the new in- dependence and responsibility these younger students will experience when they start 5th grade in the fall.

Friends Community School, 5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD; www.friendscommunityschool.org/.

Maury

The Maury fifth grade class organized the second annual March to Support the End of Gun Violence as part of the Whole School Morning Meeting on June 5. All students were invited to create their own handmade signs to bring to the event. This was an outgrowth of the fifth-grade research project on issues that they want to change in the world. They learned about the history and cur- rent conditions of various injustices such as police brutality, gender inequality, LGBTQ+ rights, and the state of our environment—and wrote essays persuading their peers to care about these causes. After much debate they chose gun reform as their signature issue. The students then designed and sold T-shirts to raise funds for Sandy Hook Promise. Maury Elementary, 1250 Constitution Ave. NE; mauryelementary.com

Miner

The Miner Elementary LEGO Club had a blast showing off their projects at the LEGO League Explore Festival. They worked so hard, using technology to operate their creations, and finally got to present their projects to parents, teachers, and classmates on June 12.

Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St NE; minerelementary.org.

Waterfront Academy

On June 13, Waterfront Academy had their annual jogathon. This is the first year the school had sponsors: DC Bouldering and Spy Museum. Waterfront

Academy will be using the funds to support the effort to update classroom furniture. The school also celebrated with their annual Moving Up Ceremony. Primary students performed songs, Elementary presented letters of congratulations and advice and Early Adolescents read a poem. Waterfront Academy, 222 M St. SW; www.waterfrontacademy.org/

Rocketship

Rocketship DC ended the school year by celebrating the incredible impact of their educators. Rocketship is very proud of the excellent educators who are honored as award winners: Jennifer Lewis (Rocketship Legacy Prep), Martin Washington (Rocketship Legacy Prep), Jessica Spiegler (Rocketship network), Hailey Nettles (Rocketship Infinity Community Prep), LaToya Cromwell (Rocketship Rise Academy). Congratulations to the award winners and the rest of the wonderful Rocketship DC educators! It is because of these exceptional educators that Rocketeers learn, grow, and live out the school’s core values each year.

Rocketship Rise Academy: 2335 Raynolds Place SE.

Rocketship Legacy Prep: 4250 Massachusetts Ave SE.

Rocketship Infinity Community Prep: 5450 3rd St NE.

DC Prep

On June 8, DC Prep celebrated the graduation of its 120 eighthgrade students from Edgewood Middle Campus and Benning Middle Campus. Everyone is so proud of all of them and so excited to see what they do in high school, college, and beyond! If you are interested in enrolling your child at any of DC Prep’s six schools in Wards 5, 7, and 8, please visit www.dcprep.org, or call or text (202) 780-5126.

DC Prep, 2330 Pomeroy Rd, SE.

2023

Editor’s Note:

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SAAM Arcade 2023

Kids & Family

Face Painting at the NGA

On Saturday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., stop by the Cascade Café to get your face painted from The Face Paint Lady Inc. Become a work of art! nga.gov.

Birds in Flight Avian Spectacular at the Zoo

Get an up-close look at exotic birds soaring overhead in this free, limited-run avian spectacular at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Join renowned bird behaviorist Phung Luu for a dazzling display of natural behaviors by his ock of exotic birds—from owls and falcons to macaws, ravens and cockatoos—performing six days a week. Birds in Flight takes place at the Bird Plateau near the Bird House, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., daily except Tuesdays, through Sept. 4. This event is free, open to the public and held rain or shine. Zoo admission is free however parking is $30. nationalzoo.si.edu.

On Saturday, July 22, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., turn the volume up for the American Art Museum’s annual exploration of video games and art, SAAM Arcade 2023. This annual celebration of creativity and innovation in games explores many of the same themes on display in the new exhibition Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. The exhibition explores the powerful resonances between recent video art and popular music. Like the works of video art highlighted in the galleries, video games employ the same toolkit to evoke emotional responses and communicate the game’s story, values, and goals. Music can act as a building block for game worlds and a mechanic for navigating those worlds through rhythm and repetition. This year, the popular Indie Developer Showcase will highlight games that use music and sound design in engaging, experimental, and inventive ways, from rhythm games to musical instrument simulators to groundbreaking soundtracking. Play classic video and arcade games provided by local partner MAGFest and explore Musical Thinking, with a sonic-inspired art scavenger hunt. The Smithsonian American Art Museum is at Eighth and G streets NW. Americanart.si.edu/ events/saam-arcade.

Summer Family Days at the DAR Museum

On Wednesdays, July 19 and Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy a day full of fun activities for all ages while exploring DAR’s collection. The museum is open to all, and activities and games will be out for children of all ages. Free but registration is encouraged at DARMuseumSummerFamilyDays.eventbrite.com. DAR Daughters of the American Revolution Museum is at 1776 D St. NW. dar.org.

Play Date at Natural History: Fossil Discoveries

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. to noon, is all about fossils. Families can drop in and learn about and make close observations of fossils from their collection, use science skills to make their own fossil discoveries, and think together about what those fossils teach us about ancient life. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners and their caregivers and families. Other upcoming Play Dates

Cyrano de Bergerac at Synetic

Cyrano de Bergerac, a brilliant poet and soldier, possesses enormous wit, tremendous bravery, and an unmistakable feature--a nose that could rival mountains. Lacking confidence and good looks, Cyrano is hopelessly in love with his longtime friend and endearing companion, Roxanne. He lives vicariously through the handsome Christian as he ghostwrites poetic love letters to his beloved, signed by his own romantic rival. Synetic Theater’s clowning, commedia-inspired adaptation of the timeless masterpiece, takes audiences on a journey through the beauty of romance, loyalty, and sacrifice. Cyrano de Bergerac, suitable for ages six and older, is at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA, from July 14 to Aug. 13. Tickets are $35 to $65. synetictheater.org.

are Aug. 8, Spots and Stripes; Aug. 15, Teeth in the Ocean; Aug. 22, Pockets and Pouches; and Aug. 29, Prehistoric Sea Creatures. Play Dates are in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). naturalhistory.si.edu.

Kids in the Castle: Craft Story Hour

On Saturdays, July 29, 2 to 3 p.m. and Aug. 26, noon to 1 p.m.; join the Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW, and their community partners for a story and craft time in the Castle Garden. They’ll explore the history of people who have migrated to our country, while discussing what immigration looks like today in our own city. The hour will start with a read aloud of a book exploring their theme and will conclude with a craft activity. This event is meant for children ages four to eight, but all ages are welcome. A family ticket is $15. huerichhouse.org.

Story Time at Union Market

On Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m., meet Northeast

Exploring the Sky at Rock Creek Park

Exploring the Sky is a joint program between the National Capital Astronomers and the National Park Service Rock Creek Park Nature Center and has been run since 1948 at this location, the field at the corner of Glover and Military Roads in the District. It is free and all are welcome who have an interest in observing the heavens. It’s not an ideal dark sky location but you can still see solar system objects (even the occasional comet), open and globular clusters and maybe a fuzzy galaxy or two. Scheduled Exploring the Sky events this year are on Saturdays, July 15, 9 to 11 p.m.; Aug. 19, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Sept. 23, 8 to 10 p.m.; Oct. 21, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. This year you can come one hour early and see a planetarium program in the Nature Center and then come to the field to observe. If the weather is threatening, check for cancelations. Park at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium. There is a short slightly rugged walk downhill between the Nature Center and the field where the telescopes are set up. nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

Library staff at the Union Market stage for story time fun. Their 30-minute story times are packed full of books and songs designed to be enjoyed by children up to five-years-old with their caregivers. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate in the story activities during the program. Union Market is located at 1309 Fifth St NE. dclibrary.org/plan-visit/northeast-library.

Kid-led Tours of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum

Every Sunday through Labor Day weekend, from 2 to 5 p.m., guests can meet young historians, from grades four to twelve, as they share the history of the Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA, through stories and hands-on activities— including making historic chocolate. Through the museum’s objects and activities, learn how Alexandria was connected to the world and the wide variety of people who lived and worked in Alexandria. Visitors from past years have found the

Hill Center Family Happy Hours with King Bullfrog

On Fridays, July 7 and Sept. 8, 5 to 7 p.m., bring the family out to enjoy an evening filled with live music perfect for all ages. This concert will be outdoors (weather permitting), perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh, and play to the beat of their favorite songs. Featuring Mr. Jeremiah and Mr. Steve— both Capitol Hill-based dads and music teachers. The duo’s roots-and-blues tunes are carefully tailored to get children dancing. With their musical stories, amusing wordplay, and close attention to all of their audiences, King Bullfrog is the hottest sensation in family music in the DC area. Beer, wine, and cheese & pepperoni pizza will be for sale. $10 for kids: $5 for adults. Hill Center is at 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org.

kids’ unique perspective and enthusiasm for history an “exciting treat” that brings a “fun element” to the tour. Regular admission is charged; $5 for adults, $3 for kids. City of Alexandria Residents are free. alexandriava.gov/museums/location/visitgadsbys-tavern-museum.

July Schedule at Discovery Theater

Behind the Music with Jastin Artis, for ages seven to 16, is on stage from July 5 to 7. The REMIX with SOLE Defined, for ages five to 16, is on stage from July 11 to 14. All Together Now: An Electromagnetic Adventure with the Science Guys of Baltimore, for ages five to 12, is on stage from July 18 to 21. Taratibu!, for ages five to 16, is on stage from July 25 to 28. $8 for adults; $7 for kids; $3 for kids under two. Tickets are on sale now. Discovery Theater’s Ripley Center is at 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW (on the National Mall). discoverytheater.org.

National Cathedral Explorer Packs

The National Cathedral’s new Explorer Packs will help kids and families find all the must-see spots. Grab your flashlight and see if you can find the hidden squirrels and butterflies or scan the guide to listen to “Baby Shark” on a massive pipe organ. See if you can find a piece of the moon with your binoculars or reach high to shake President Lincoln’s hand. Grab your Explorer Pack from the Welcome Desk. It will have a tool belt with all the tools you need, a special map, and an activity booklet designed for children ages six to ten. Use of Explorer Packs is free with admission and available during general sightseeing hours on a first-come, first-served basis. When you check out an Explorer Pack, you’ll be asked to leave something of value (keys, credit card or driver’s license) until you return it. Cathedral admission during gen-

MAURY ELEMENTARY WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU!

Maury Elementary would like to thank our Maury at the Market 2023 Sponsors for helping make this year’s event a huge success. With their help, we were able to raise the much needed funds to continue providing an amazing school experience for our Maury students.

Our Diamond Sponsors:

Ride the National Zoo Carousel

Take a spin on the Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel. Where else can you ride a naked mole rat, panda or armadillo? Situated across from the Zoo’s Lemur Island, the carousel features dozens of custom-carved and hand-painted animals under a brightly colored, open-air pavilion. Tickets are $4 and can be purchased at the carousel. Riders under 42 inches must be accompanied by an adult. The carousel is wheelchair accessible. All proceeds from the carousel support animal care and conservation science initiatives at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Zoo admission is free however parking is $30. nationalzoo.si.edu.

Our Gold Sponsors: eral sightseeing is $15 for adults; $10 for ages ve to 17, students, military and veterans; free for kids under ve. cathedral.org.

Discover Summer Museum Day at the National Children’s Museum

On Wednesday, Aug. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the DC Public Library wants to Discover Summer with you at The National Children’s Museum, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, combining learning elements found in a science center with children’s museum experiences. In addition, DC Public Library and the National Children’s Museum will host a special Storytime for families. To ensure that families can enjoy the spaces and activities and limit crowds, the National Children’s Museum requests that you sign up for a visit time—11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.--using the links on dclibrary.libnet.info/event/8643960. Free entry to Discover Summer Museum Day requires pre-registration.

Citi Open Ball-Kids Sought

The 2023 Citi Open tennis tournament is at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, 5220 16th St. NW, from July 29 to Aug. First time ballpersons must be 14 years of age or older prior to the tournament, attend a tryout and volunteer the rst Saturday, Monday and Tuesday of the tournament while Sunday is recommended for experience. Complete the form at citiopentennis.com, click EVENT INFO, then VOLUNTEERS. Email citiopenballpersons@gmail.com with any questions.

Children’s Theatre-in-theWoods at Wolf Trap

Tucked in the woods at Wolf Trap National Park, the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods has been a summer tradition for generations of children and families. Performanc-

Observe the Sun at the Eisenhower Memorial

From noon to 3 p.m., on July 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, become an astronomer and observe the Sun safely with a ltered telescope. Join the Air and Space sta at the Eisenhower Memorial, located across Independence Avenue from the Museum entrance, to view a variety of features of the Sun. Knowledgeable sta will be there to answer questions and guide observing. No reservations are necessary to participate. This program generally takes place on Fridays and Saturdays but will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. For last-minute updates, call the Astronomy Education number at 202-633-2517. airandspace.si.edu.

Children’s Exhibit: Leonardo’s Lab

Through Sept. 30 and concurrent with the “Imagining the future - Leonardo da Vinci: In the mind of an Italian genius” exhibition at MLK Library, there is a fun, hands-on exhibit on the second oor that allows children to explore some of Leonardo’s designs and ideas through building, sketching and testing activities. Explore the inventions, art, and ideas of the original Renaissance man, as you engage in a dozen hands-on activities. Create a ‘copter, solve math puzzles, try your hand at backward writing, make your own Mona Lisa masterpiece, and engineer towers, bridges, and simple machines. Multi-user ‘workshop tables’ allow individuals or groups to learn about Leonardo da Vinci’s many areas of interest in science and art. dclibrary.org.

es range from music and dance to puppetry and storytelling—interactive, educational, and fun. Here is the schedule through early August:

July 8, Little Miss Ann, ages two to eight; July 12, Coyaba Dance Theater, ages two to 12; July 13, Culture Queen, ages two to eight; July 14 and 15, The Okee Dokee Brothers; July 18 and 19, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, ages two to 12; July 20, Shannon

Dunne Dance, ages four to 12; July 21 and 22, What If Puppets, ages four to t2; July 25, Nathalia, ages two to eight; July 26, Inez Barlatier and Justin Roberts, ages four to 12; July 27, The Magic Jones, ages two to eight; July 28 and 29, Maryland

Youth Ballet, ages four to 12; Aug. 1, Divinity Ross, ages four to 12; Aug. 2and 3, The Lucky Band, ages two to 12; Aug. 4 and 5, Penguin Goes to Flight School, ages two to 12. All shows are at 10:30 a.m. (gates at 10 a.m.). Tickets are $12. Theatre-in-the-Woods, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. wolftrap.org.

The Bubble Run

On Saturday, July 29, at 8 a.m., gather your friends and family at Rosecroft Raceway to experience the fun of the Bubble Run. You’ll take on a 5k distance race while playing in the endless stream of bubbles. This event is said to be the running equivalent of the whimsical bubble room in Willy Wonka’s factory. Participants receive a nisher’s medal, tee shirt, temp tattoo, race bib number and after-celebration. $40. 6336 Rosecroft Dr., Fort Washington, MD. bubblerun.com/locations/ washington-dc.

Kid’s Movies at the KC REACH

Fantastic Mr. Fox is screening on Friday, July 21, at around 8 p.m. Mr. Fox is an urbane fox who cannot resist returning to his farm-raiding ways, and then must help his community survive the farmers’ retaliation. Moana is screening on Friday, Aug. 4, at around 8 p.m. A sweeping, CG-animated feature lm about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Free, no tickets or registration are required. Check kennedy-center.org on the day of lm screening for cancelation or location change due to inclement weather--including heat advisories or rain. A limited number of seats are available for guests with disabilities. Guests are also welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs. kennedy-center.org. ◆

Carpet Cleaning

WOVEN HISTORY

We wash carpets in the traditional manner – by hand, using no chemicals or machinery. No preheated room for drying. We dry in the sun and the wind. Free pick-up and delivery for Capitol Hill residents. Call 202-543-1705. More info. at wovenhistory.com. Located at 311-315 7th St. SE. Your neighborhood carpet store on Capitol Hill since 1995. Open Tuesday- Sunday from 10 am- 6 pm.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Commercial Space on Capitol Hill, 1000 Sq. Ft. Ground Floor. $3800 + Utilities. Call 202-5447577.

OFFICE/WAREHOUSE SPACE

Office/Warehouse Space to share in Cheverly. Call Steve at 301-351-4033. Up to 1,000 sq.

OFFICE SPACE AT THE HILL CENTER

One of our small offices is available on the third floor of our ADA-accessible building. The space comes with reception services at the front entrance of the building; shared access to a staff kitchenette; a Conference Room furnished with a table and chairs that will accommodate 14+ individuals; an informal seating or “huddle” space; and toilet facilities. Utilities and internet connectivity are included in the monthly use fee of $1,080. Interested parties may email info@ hillcenterdc.org.

ATTORNEY, FINANCE

(Washington, D.C.) Represent intʼl & dom. borrowers in transact. incl. acquisition financings, refinancings, incremental credit facilities, rescue financings. Prep, review, negot. primary transact. docs, incl. credit agr., amendments to credit agr., security agr., pledge agr., guarantee agr., commitment ltrs, fee ltrs, term sheets. Advise clients on current mkt trends & transact. structures. $345,000 per year. Reqʼmts: JD or foreign equiv., DC Bar, 2 yrs of exp. in position. In lieu of a JD or foreign equiv., an LLM or foreign equiv. is acceptable. Email resume/refʼs to Amanda.Wallick@ lw.com. Latham & Watkins LLP.

ATTORNEY, SECURITIES

(Washington, D.C.) Represent intʼl & dom. issuers, inv. banks, SPACs, PE firms in conn. w/ transactions incl. IPOs, follow-on & secondary eq. offerings, inv. grade & high-yield debt offerings, bus. combʼs & related PIPE transactions, LBOs, & liab. mgmt. transactions, such as tender offers, exch. offers, consent solicitations. Prov. lgl & strat. advice, reg. guidance to clients, incl. on mkt trends, ind. developments., transact. structures. Prep., review, negot. all offering docs & disclosure pkg. for each transact. $250,000 per year. Reqʼmts: JD or foreign equiv., DC Bar, 2 yrs of exp. in position or 2 yrs of alt occup. exp. in complex capital markets transaction legal duties. In lieu of a JD or foreign equiv., an LLM or foreign equiv. is acceptable. Email resume/refʼs to Amanda.Wallick@lw.com. Latham & Watkins LLP.

ATTORNEY, WHITE COLLAR INVESTIGATIONS

(Washington, D.C.) Represent corps., fin. inst., execs. in white collar governmental & internal investigations. Conduct factual investig. & witness interviews to dev. evidential records, case strategies. Oversee doc rev. & prod. process in white collar investig. Work w/ exp. witnesses & consultants to perform forensic analysis, other data analysis. Draft investigative repts, talking pts, presentations, corresp. w/ regulators. Rep. clients in interviews, depos, at trial against DOJ & other govt agencies. Prep. for & attend presentations, atty proffers to regulators. Negot. & draft settlement agrʼs, assoc. docs. $250,000 per year. Reqʼmts: JD or foreign equiv., DC Bar, 2 yrs of exp. in position or 2 yrs of alt occup. exp. in complex corporate regulatory defense legal duties. In lieu of a JD or foreign equiv., an LLM or foreign equiv. is acceptable. Email resume/refʼs to Amanda.Wallick@lw.com. Latham & Watkins LLP.