Last week, MCPS released new options to redraw attendance boundaries. This week, the district held multiple identical briefings, virtual and in person, with a follow-up survey. Maps and articulation paths were front and center. Potomac parents noticed quickly, and petitions began circulating within hours.

On Tuesday, Superintendent Thomas Taylor proposed a six-year, ~$2.7B capital plan to address aging facilities, highlighting tight dollars and tough trade-offs.

Today, citing softening enrollment, he told the Board he wants to consider using the soon-to-open Crown HS as a temporary holding school rather than fully opening it in 2027–28. That shift could upend the current Boundary study.

For now, proposals affecting Potomac-area schools and feeder patterns remain in play, even if the timeline changes. We gathered every Potomac-area map and articulation table MCPS has released and put them in one place so you can see, at a glance, how elementary-to-middle-to-high pathways could shift.

We’ll keep following this. In the meantime, read our Churchill-cluster summary of feeder tables and maps.

🍣 Ro Sushi now open at Chevy Chase Lake. Chefs Sergii Mainyi and Temuulen Gerelchuluun serve signature rolls, bowls, and bento inside the Elena James. Browse the menu

💸 A better way to recover cash you forgot. Maryland’s new unclaimed-property portal is now up to speed payouts and let you claim your old HOA refund or forgotten deposit online. Search your name on the official site

🎭 Box office’s open for The British Players’ final 2025 show: Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood, runs Dec 5–Jan 10 at Kensington Town Hall, a family-friendly pantomime near us. Choose dates and seats

⛵️ Georgetown to DCA in six minutes? Candela’s ‘flying’ electric ferry says yes and the Swedish Embassy is hosting live demos for the next week. See routes, timing, and how DC could adopt it [Electrek.co]

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Anne et Valentin Trunk Show | Fri-Sat @ Wink Eyecare Boutique
Paris’s cult eyewear label pops up with fresh arrivals and rare colorways, plus styling to dial in a signature pair that reads smart & confident + a $50 gift card for stopping by. Fri 1-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm 🕶️

Mommy & Me or Drop & Shop | 10am–11:30am @ STEM Preschool Potomac
Take a breather while your little scientist (0–5) explores hands-on STEM, Spanish, songs, and dancing, building curiosity and community. Free; email to schedule a tour. 🧪

Strosniders Annual Smoke Out | 10am–2pm @ Strosniders Potomac
The annual Smoke Out returns with the year’s best grill deals, live pitmaster demos, crowd-pleasing raffles, and a free goodie bag with any grill purchase.🔥

A Perfect Storm: Nelson Simon on Soul of the Hurricane | 10:30am–12:00pm @ Potomac Community Center
PCC Seniors and Potomac Community Village co-host author-actor Nelson Simon, reliving his voyage into Hurricane Grace that became Soul of the Hurricane, a riveting survival-and-storytelling hour. Free and open to all; register in link. ⛵

Chanel Eyewear Party | 12–4pm @ Village Eye Center
Preview Chanel’s Fall 2025 eyewear collection, from quilted temples to pearl accents, with on-site styling 🕶️

Fridays at the Farm: Crab Feast & BBQ Buffet | 5:30–8:30pm @ Smokey Glen Farm
All-you-can-eat crabs, spiced shrimp, and classic BBQ plus charcoal-baked pies and mini golf, a breezy family Friday on Smokey Glen’s country spread with playgrounds and horseshoes. Tickets in link, rain or shine 🦀

Parents’ Night Out: Halloween | 6–9pm @ My Gym Potomac
Score three kid-free hours while your 3–9 year old’s tackle obstacle courses, costume games, and pizza-fueled play, supervised for a spooky evening you can enjoy. Potty-independent kids welcome; book in link 🎃

Clean Up Povich Field | 8am-12pm @ Shirley Povich Field
Help tuck the field in for winter with Big Train: take down banners, rake leaves, pull weeds, and earn MCPS SSL hours alongside neighbors. Bring gardening gloves🧹

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop | 11am @ Good Earth Garden Market
Create a chic succulent-topped pumpkin centerpiece with included kit, learn quick care tips from the houseplant pro, and leave with a $29 make-and-take that outlasts fall. Tickets in link, bring gardening gloves🎃

Rockville Antique & Classic Car Show | 11am–3:30pm @ Glenview Mansion
From Packards to Ferraris, hundreds of gleaming classics roll onto the lawn with 33 clubs, live blues, flea market finds, and the coveted Mayor and Council Award. 🚗

Spooktacular Family Festival & Trunk-or-Treat | 11:30am –2pm @ Medical Center Drive Rockville
Costumes on for a community-size trunk-or-treat with decorated trunks, candy runs, music, food, face painting, hosted by Celebree School of North Potomac, Rock Creek Pediatrics, and Sixx Cool Moms.🎃

Fall Festival | 1–3pm @ Potomac Community Recreation Center
Face painting, games, fall crafts, a moon bounce, and cheerful chaos for all ages hosted by Friends of the Potomac Community Rec Center. 🍁

Oktoberfest 2025: An International Celebration | 1–6pm @ German International School
Raise a stein to live oompah, bratwurst, pretzels, vendor market, kids zone, and friendly onstage contests to support GISW’s Global Learning Fund. Free entry; donations appreciated. Beer garden 21+. 🥨

Arts Olympiad: Sports + Art Mashup | 4–5pm @ Potomac Library
Kids 8–12 turn favorite sports into art for International Child Art Foundation’s Arts Olympiad, with a shot at the 2026 World Children’s Festival in DC. Free, materials provided 🎨

Croydon Creep | 6–8pm @ Croydon Creek Nature Center
Halloween games, treats, crafts, magic, balloon twisters, and a cozy campfire fill the nature center. Add a 30-minute non-spooky forest trick-or-treat hike for kids 5–12. Free, tickets for hike in link 🎃

Design Your Own Custom T-Shirt | 11am–1pm @ Dov & Company
Pick a tee, hoodie, or tote, and build a look that actually feels like you with trendy templates, hands-on help, and instant gratification for all ages. Tickets in link or drop-in 👕

Halloween on the Green | 11am–1pm @ Cabin John Village
Costumes encouraged for a family spree with a foam party, live music, face painting, balloon art, DIY mask decorating, and a photo station on Village Green. 🎃

Orangetheory x StretchZone Potomac Fundraiser for Hope Connections | 12:30pm @ Orangetheory Park Potomac
Tackle a special 90-minute Orangetheory class supporting Hope Connections, with Stretch Zone Potomac prepping you before and loosening you after, an interval burn with neighbors. Donate via link to reserve your spot. 🧡

Washington Folk Festival | 12–9pm @ Glen Echo Park
Five stages of music, dance, and storytelling from bluegrass to Klezmer, plus food trucks, a free all-volunteer Glen Echo tradition that closes with a contra dance. Full schedule and park map in link. 🎻

Fall Fitness Festival | 1–4pm @ Bender JCC
Adaptive classes for all levels, helpful resource tables, awards and raffles, and big-heart community vibes that power scholarships making fitness accessible for neighbors with disabilities. Register in link 💪

Trick or Treat at The Square | 3–6pm @ Rockville Town Square
Trick-or-treat participating storefronts with live DJ beats, face painting, and crafts, then grab a free bag and Treat Stop map at the Morguard tent. Costumes encouraged 🍬

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