The NorThwesT CurreNTWednesday, December 5, 2012 Serving Communities in Northwest Washington Since 1967 Vol. XLV, No. 49

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By BRADY HOLTCurrent Staff Writer

After years of investigations and months of delays, the U.S. Army Corps last Thursday began demolishing a Spring Valley home believed to have been construct-ed atop a cache of World War I-era munitions. The 20-year-old home at 4825 Glenbrook Road has been vacant since 2001, when the Army discovered a high concentration of chemical and other weapons on the property. The house backs to American University, which owns the site. Demolition of the three-level brick home is expect-ed to take two to three weeks, with crews working from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Army will then spend 18 months excavating most of the property down to bedrock and removing any munitions or other

contamination that’s uncovered. The munitions date to between 1917 and 1920, when American University was home to an Army munitions experimentation team that fired munitions into then-undeveloped woods and buried materials in

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Army starts removal of Glenbrook house

Bill Petros/The CurrentThe vacant house at 4825 Glenbrook Road in Spring Valley is believed to sit atop a burial pit of World War I-era materiel.

By DEIRDRE BANNONCurrent Staff Writer

As the debate over D.C. Public Schools system closures rages on, one hotly contested point is how well the proposed consolidated schools would work and how a larger student body would impact students’ performance. But two schools often highlight-ed as among the system’s best — Lafayette Elementary in Ward 4 and

Deal Middle in Ward 3 — have demonstrated success in managing large student populations. Rigorous instruction, high expectations for students and teachers, and a low student-teacher ratio are among the factors that both Lafayette principal Lynn Main and Deal principal James Albright said help make their schools successful. Main and Albright spoke at last week’s State Board of Education meeting, part of a series the panel is conducting with principals of the District’s 22 “Reward Schools.” These schools were recognized by

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Principals at Lafayette, Deal highlight their schools’ success

By ELIZABETH WIENERCurrent Staff Writer

A much-debated alcoholic bever-age control bill came in for major changes last night, most of which will please residents and neighbor-hood activists who want more say in the licensing and operations of

establishments that sell alcohol. The biggest change in the D.C. Council’s tumultuous “first reading” of the omnibus bill would continue to allow a group of five residents living anywhere in the city to protest a liquor license — rather than the restrictive 400-foot limit set in the original proposal. The bill’s prime sponsor, Jim Graham of Ward 1, also agreed that citizens associations should not have to follow strict notice and hearing

requirements before they file a pro-test. But the council debate, late in a long legislative day, still left some uncertainty. The council will later clarify what types of stores can sell beer and wine. And the council will consider the entire bill, and perhaps amend it again, when it comes up for a final vote Dec. 18. The omnibus bill is the product of a task force of alcohol retailers,

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Amended ABC bill wins initial nod

Bill Petros/The CurrentWashington Nationals mascot Screech and Racing Presidents Teddy and Abe paid a visit to the National Presbyterian School on Tuesday. Students at the Nebraska Avenue school had won an “October Natitude” Twitter contest celebrating the team’s playoff berth.

L E T T E D D Y W I N ?

By ALIX PIANINCurrent Staff Writer

The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation will begin presenting design renderings this week of renova-tions for dozens of public playgrounds, according to agency spokesperson John Stokes. After soliciting requests and feedback from District neighborhoods via community meetings last month, the parks department is now moving on to the planning and designing phase of “Play DC,” a multi-year, $30 million effort to renovate playgrounds across the city. In coming months, the District will begin work on 32 playgrounds that will be renovated by October 2013. Community members will have until Dec. 25 to sub-mit comments of their preferred designs for their local parks. The continued push forward comes a week after the department flagged seven playgrounds — including

See Playgrounds/Page 7

City to kick off playground renovations

■ Council: Graham agrees to eliminate 400-foot limitation

Bill Petros/The CurrentThe Palisades playground was judged to have a “high probability of injury” and is one of dozens slated for upgrades over the next year.

■ Education: Small class size is critical, administrators say

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Wednesday, Dec. 5 The D.C. Public Schools will hold a community dialogue for wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 on Chancellor Kaya Henderson’s school consolidation proposal. The meet-ing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brightwood Education Campus, 1300 Nicholson St. NW.

Thursday, Dec. 6 The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will continue its monthly meet-ing at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW.■ The Humanities Council of Washington, DC, and the D.C. Historic Preservation Office will hold the D.C. Community Heritage Project Showcase. The event will be begin at 6:30 p.m. at All Souls Church, Unitarian, 1500 Harvard St. NW. Registration is requested; visit dcchpshowcase2012.eventbrite.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 11 The D.C. Office of Planning will hold a Ward 2 community meeting to discuss draft proposed changes to the District’s zoning regulations. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the District Architecture Center, 421 7th St. NW.■ The Brightwood Community Association will hold its monthly meeting, followed by a holiday reception. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John United Baptist Church, 6343 13th St. NW. Reservations are requested; contact Monica Goletiani at m_goletiani@yahoo.com or 202-291-4758. Attendees are invited to bring a food dish or refreshments.

Wednesday, Dec. 12 The D.C. Department of Health will hold a town-hall meeting for prospective participants in the District Medical Marijuana Program. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.

Thursday, Dec. 13 Newly elected precinct delegates to the Ward 3 Democratic Committee will meet to elect officers and 15 at-large delegates. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St. NW. There will also be an election at the same location and time to fill three Ward 3 seats on the D.C. Democratic State Committee; any registered Democrat in Ward 3 is eligible to vote and to be elected as an at-large delegate to the Ward 3 Democratic Committee. For details, visit dcward3dems.org.

The week ahead

By BRADY HOLTCurrent Staff Writer

The D.C. Department of Transportation has pushed up the installation of a pedestrian-activated traffic signal at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Northampton Street after a pedestri-an was struck and badly injured there in October. The signal had been slated to be installed in late 2013, agency spokes-person Monica Hernandez said in an interview yesterday. “But based on the current incidents that have occurred there, we’re now [plan-ning] to have it there by spring,” she said. The agency’s plan for this inter-

section is a “HAWK” signal, which stands for “High-intensity Activated crossWalK.” It normally stays dark, stopping traffic only when a pedes-trian presses a button to activate it.

Because pedestrians already have the right of way in a crosswalk, it activates only at a time when drivers are supposed to be stopping anyway. A Transportation Department study published in February 2011 recommended the signal, based on the high vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the heart of the Chevy Chase commercial strip, and after two known pedestrian accidents at that corner from 2007 to 2009. “Something needs to be done with this crosswalk,” Metropolitan Police Department Capt. Jeffrey Herold said at last week’s Chevy Chase advisory neighborhood com-mission meeting. “It is a fatality waiting to happen. … Until we can

City speeds up plan for Northampton signal

By ELIZABETH WIENERCurrent Staff Writer

Addressing a furor over high fines for violations caught by automated cameras, the D.C. Council on Tuesday took a first step to roll back some penalties for speeding and other traffic infractions. Mayor Vincent Gray, however, thinks some of the fine reductions are too drastic. He opposed the council bill, arguing that the changes would harm public safety and reduce city revenue streams. But Ward 3 member Mary Cheh, the bill’s co-author,

said experts testified that “certainty of enforcement” boosts compliance with speed limits, and that — given the efficiency of speed cameras — high fines are not needed to achieve compliance. “The power of photo enforcement is such that many more tickets can be issued,” said Chairman Phil Mendelson, who co-sponsored the bill. “The deterrent effect is such that fines don’t need to be as high as before.” Under the bill, approved on its initial vote, the fine for speeding up to 20 mph over the limit would be

Council votes to reduce camera traffic fines

Bill Petros/The CurrentA pedestrian was recently struck in the crosswalk.

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servers and wholesalers, advisory neighborhood commissioners and neighborhood representatives. The group produced 43 recommenda-tions that were incorporated by Graham, who has long overseen alcohol matters for the council. Many are uncontroversial, such as a provision allowing sale of beer in large “growlers,” the possibility of

Sunday sales by liquor stores, improved training for alcohol serv-ers and a beefing-up of the city’s inspection staff. But neighborhood groups target-ed six provisions, which dealt pri-marily with restrictions on protesting licenses and the “voluntary agree-ments” negotiated with bars and restaurants as a condition of licen-sure. Dupont Circle activist Abigail Nichols said the provisions made the

bill “anti-resident,” and weakened the city’s regulation of alcohol-serv-ing establishments. Bar and restaurant owners, by contrast, have long complained that frequent protests hamstring their ability to operate successfully. Even if they win a license, they say, pro-longed protests and hearings, as well as the complex voluntary agree-ments, can cut into their profits. Graham said he originally accept-

ed the task force’s recommenda-tions, some of which passed by a narrow margin with neighborhood activists dissenting. But the activists then launched a furious lobbying campaign in the John A. Wilson Building, threatening to take down the bill as a whole, and Graham found himself bending. On Tuesday, he offered four major amendments designed largely to calm the residents’ concerns. Beyond dropping the proposed requirements that protesters live within 400 feet of an alcohol-serving establishment, and that citizens asso-ciations hold a noticed meeting with applicants before lodging a protest, Graham also agreed that bars and restaurants can’t close their windows and doors before being monitored for a noise violation. But he also attempted to assuage business owners saddled with long and messy protests, establishing a 75-day limit for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to schedule a protest hearing, and a deadline of 60 more days to rule on it.

One of the controversial propos-als still in the bill would allow an advisory neighborhood commis-sion’s approved voluntary agree-ment with an establishment to sub-sume any protest filed by a group of individuals. Legislators rebuffed, on a 5-7 vote, an amendment by Ward 3 member Mary Cheh that would have allowed groups of citizens to negoti-ate their own accords with bars and restaurants, even if their neighbor-hood commission endorsed a differ-ent voluntary agreement. “Some ANCs are not active or knowledgeable about protests, or might not agree with the protesters,” Cheh argued. But Tommy Wells of Ward 6 countered that the neighborhood commissions are government enti-ties with special rights to weigh in on such matters. “If they’re not respon-sive, you vote them out,” Wells said. With Cheh’s proposal rejected, a weary council agreed to accept Graham’s various amendments and voted unanimously to support the entire bill.

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Special election set for at-large vacancy Voters will decide April 23 who will fill the at-large D.C. Council seat left vacant by the election of Phil Mendelson as D.C. Council chairman. The D.C. Board of Elections cer-tified the November 2012 election results last week and officially declared the vacancy. To get on the ballot, prospective candidates must obtain the signa-tures of 3,000 registered D.C. vot-ers. The circulation period will run from Dec. 6 through Jan. 23. Voters of any political party can sign a candidate’s petition. The petition process is separate from the D.C. Democratic State Committee’s selection of an interim council member to fill Mendelson’s seat until the special election occurs. The committee is scheduled to vote on Monday.

Ellington seeks help to win $50,000 grant The Duke Ellington School of the Arts is seeking public support as it competes as a finalist for a nation-al grant of up to $50,000, which would go toward new laptop com-puters at the Burleith school. The competition is part of Clorox’s “Power a Bright Future” program, and schools from around the country are competing for votes submitted online or via text to win the $50,000. Clorox will select a second-place winner to receive a $25,000 grant based on the merit of a school’s application. “So many people are interested in helping public education and education in the arts, but they may not have the time or resources to

help,” said faculty sponsor Seth Brecher. “In this competition, the community has to support us to win.” People who want to support Ellington can vote for free every day by going to powerabrightfuture.clorox.com every 24 hours until Dec. 19, or by texting “2258pbf” to 95248 once every 24 hours. Ellington is competing against 1,700 schools, and by The Current’s deadline it was in 36th place. To bolster its efforts, Ellington students have posted two videos to YouTube, at tinyurl.com/dukevid1 and tinyurl.com/dukevid2.

ANC requests review of liquor decision Citing “abysmal compliance with the requirements of law,” the Palisades/Foxhall advisory neigh-borhood commission on Monday requested reconsideration of a deci-sion to renew the liquor license of Town Square Market, 4418 MacArthur Blvd. In an order issued last month, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board found that although Town Square had sold to underage patrons, owner Richard Kim has improved his practices in recent months and should be allowed to keep his license. In the reconsidera-tion request, commission chair Stu Ross states that the board erred by giving insufficient attention to Kim’s “moral character.”

D.C. agency to accept applications for fields Groups wishing to use D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation facilities in the spring and summer must apply between Dec. 10 and

Jan. 4. Permits are allocated first to the agency’s own programs and then, in order, to public schools, groups partnered with the agency, private youth leagues and teams, and pri-vate adult leagues and teams. The 2013 spring/summer season runs from March 18 through Aug. 30. Visit tinyurl.com/dpr-permits to apply for a permit or learn more.

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This is a listing of reports taken from Nov. 25 through Dec. 2 in local police service areas.

PSA 101

Stolen auto■ 13th and I streets; unspeci-fied premises; 11:25 a.m. Nov. 30.Theft ($250 plus)■ 500 block, 11th St.; office building; 6 p.m. Nov. 26.Theft (below $250)■ 600 block, 13th St.; unspeci-fied premises; 2:15 p.m. Nov. 25.■ 1300 block, G St.; restau-rant; 3:49 p.m. Nov. 30.■ 900 block, F St.; tavern/nightclub; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30.Theft (shoplifting)■ 1200 block, G St.; store; 8:11 p.m. Dec. 1.

PSA 102

Theft (below $250)■ 7th and F streets; unspeci-fied premises; 1 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 4th Street and Massachusetts Avenue; side-walk; 1:43 a.m. Nov. 27.■ 600 block, E St.; liquor store; 2:33 p.m. Nov. 29.■ 900 block, 9th St.; hotel; 1:24 p.m. Nov. 30.■ 400 block, K St.; parking lot; 8 a.m. Dec. 1.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 500 block, Massachusetts Ave.; parking lot; 8 a.m. Nov. 26.■ 600 block, Indiana Ave.; unspecified premises; 10 a.m. Nov. 29.

PSA 201

Theft (below $250)■ Unspecified location; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 1.Theft from auto ($250 plus)■ 3800 block, Legation St.; unspecified premises; 5:55 p.m. Nov. 27.

PSA 202

Burglary■ 4700 block, Ellicott St.; resi-dence; 11 a.m. Nov. 27.■ 3800 block, Albemarle St.; residence; 9:30 a.m. Nov. 29.■ 4600 block, 42nd St.; resi-dence; 1 p.m. Nov. 30.Theft ($250 plus)■ 5200 block, Western Ave.; store; 8:33 p.m. Nov. 28.Theft (below $250)■ 5300 block, Wisconsin Ave.; store; 2:45 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 4500 block, Wisconsin Ave.; store; 2:54 p.m. Nov. 27.■ 5200 block, Wisconsin Ave.; office building; 5:15 a.m. Nov. 29.Theft (shoplifting)■ 5300 block, Wisconsin Ave.; store; 2:39 p.m. Nov. 26.Theft from auto ($250 plus)

■ 4100 block, River Road; street; 7:20 p.m. Nov. 30.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 5100 block, 42nd St.; street; 4:15 p.m. Nov. 30.

PSA 203

Theft (below $250)■ Connecticut Avenue and Van Ness Street; school; 8:22 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 2900 block, Upton St.; school; 9 a.m. Nov. 30.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 3600 block, Chesapeake St.; street; 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 32nd and Ellicott streets; unspecified premises; 11:30 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 3500 block, Chesapeake St.; unspecified premises; 8:30 a.m. Nov. 29.

PSA 204

Theft (below $250)■ 2600 block, 24th St.; tavern/nightclub; 5:57 p.m. Nov. 26.Theft from auto ($250 plus)■ 3500 block, Lowell St.; unspecified premises; 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 2000 block, 37th St.; unspecified premises; 2 p.m. Nov. 25.

PSA 205

Theft from auto (below $250)■ 4600 block, Kenmore Drive; unspecified premises; noon Nov. 30.

PSA 206

Assault with a dangerous weapon (miscellaneous)■ 2800 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; unspecified premises; 11:29 p.m. Dec. 1.Burglary■ 37th and O streets; unspeci-fied premises; 3:34 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 1100 block, 30th St.; office building; 9:22 a.m. Nov. 28.Stolen auto■ 3800 block, Reservoir Road; street; 5 p.m. Nov. 30.Theft ($250 plus)■ 3100 block, M St.; store; 3:45 p.m. Nov. 28.Theft (below $250)■ 1600 block, 35th St.; unspecified premises; 9 p.m. Nov. 25.■ 3200 block, M St.; sidewalk; 3:45 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 3200 block, M St.; unspeci-fied premises; 9:15 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 2900 block, M St.; restau-rant; 10 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 1200 block, Wisconsin Ave.; unspecified premises; 2 p.m. Nov. 27.

■ 2500 block, Q St.; unspeci-fied premises; 3:14 p.m. Nov. 27.■ 1000 block, Wisconsin Ave.; store; 2:15 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 3200 block, Prospect St.; restaurant; 11:19 a.m. Nov. 30.■ 3100 block, M St.; unspeci-fied premises; 5:12 p.m. Nov. 30.■ 1300 block, Wisconsin Ave.; restaurant; 7:45 p.m. Nov. 30.■ 3200 block, Prospect St.; restaurant; 1:15 a.m. Dec. 1.■ Unspecified location; 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

PSA 207

Assault with a dangerous weapon (knife)■ 1500 block, K St.; sidewalk; 4:08 a.m. Dec. 2.Assault with a dangerous weapon (miscellaneous)■ 800 block, 17th St.; bus stop; 4:45 p.m. Nov. 26.Theft ($250 plus)■ 2100 block, G St.; unspeci-fied premises; 1:10 p.m. Nov. 30.Theft (below $250)■ 1900 block, E St.; unspeci-fied premises; 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25.■ 2300 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; unspecified premises; 10:54 a.m. Nov. 26.■ 900 block, 19th St.; restau-rant; 2:46 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 600 block, 23rd St.; resi-dence; 3:13 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 2100 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; office building; 5:31 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 1900 block, F St.; unspeci-fied premises; 6:49 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 19th and K streets; unspeci-fied premises; 10:12 a.m. Nov. 27.■ 1100 block, New Hampshire Ave.; hotel; noon Nov. 27.■ 1100 block, Connecticut Ave.; medical facility; 3:17 p.m. Nov. 27.■ 1100 block, 17th St.; unspecified premises; 6 a.m. Nov. 28.■ 1600 block, I St.; unspecified premises; 10:10 a.m. Nov. 28.■ 800 block, New Hampshire Ave.; hotel; 5:25 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 2400 block, Virginia Ave.; sidewalk; 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 1100 block, 15th St.; office building; 10:35 a.m. Nov. 29.■ 1000 block, Connecticut Ave.; office building; noon Nov. 29.■ 600 block, 15th St.; restau-rant; 12:50 p.m. Nov. 30.■ Unspecified location; 1 a.m. Dec. 2.■ 1100 block, Vermont Ave.; unspecified premises; 8 p.m. Nov. 26.

PSA 208

Robbery (gun)■ 1800 block, R St.; sidewalk; 8:25 p.m. Nov. 27.

Assault with a dangerous weapon (knife)■ 1500 block, New Hampshire Ave.; unspecified premises; 1:36 a.m. Dec. 2.Theft ($250 plus)■ 1300 block, Connecticut Ave.; restaurant; 7:43 p.m. Nov. 25.Theft (below $250)■ 1600 block, Connecticut Ave.; store; 5:27 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 1400 block, N St.; residence; 8:25 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 1500 block, New Hampshire Ave.; restaurant; 7 p.m. Nov. 27.■ 2000 block, P St.; office building; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 15th and Church streets; sidewalk; 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 1300 block, Connecticut Ave.; restaurant; 11 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 2100 block, P St.; restaurant; 8:14 p.m. Nov. 29.■ Unspecified location; 12:15 a.m. Dec. 1.■ Unspecified location; 12:36 p.m. Dec. 1.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 2300 block, Decatur Place; unspecified premises; 10:30 a.m. Nov. 25.■ 1700 block, P St.; unspeci-fied premises; 12:20 a.m. Nov. 26.■ 1400 block, Rhode Island Ave.; unspecified premises; 1:46 a.m. Nov. 26.■ 1800 block, 19th St.; unspecified premises; 7 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 1400 block, Church St.; unspecified premises; 12:27 p.m. Nov. 27.■ 16th and O streets; street; 6 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 2200 block, California St.; parking lot; 11 p.m. Nov. 29.■ 1800 block, Massachusetts Ave.; unspecified premises; 12:45 a.m. Dec. 1.

PSA 301

Burglary■ 1400 block, W St.; storage facility; 1:28 p.m. Dec. 1.Stolen auto■ 1400 block, W St.; street; 10:30 p.m. Nov. 28.■ 17th and Q streets; unspeci-fied premises; 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1.Theft (below $250)■ 1700 block, U St.; alley; 11:30 a.m. Nov. 25.■ 1600 block, V St.; street; 7:33 a.m. Nov. 26.■ 1700 block, New Hampshire Ave.; hotel; 8 a.m. Nov. 28.■ Unspecified location; 11 p.m. Dec. 1.■ 1500 block, U St.; grocery store; 8:40 a.m. Dec. 2.Theft from auto (below $250)■ Unspecified location; 11 a.m. Nov. 26.■ 1400 block, U St.; unspeci-fied premises; 10 p.m. Nov. 26.■ 1500 block, Swann St.; unspecified premises; 3 p.m. Nov. 27.■ 1800 block, 14th St.; street; 5 p.m. Nov. 27.

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psa 204■ MASSACHUSETTS AvEnUE HEIgHTS / ClEvElAnD PArkwooDlEy PArk / glovEr PArk / CATHEDrAl HEIgHTS

psa 205■ PAlISADES / SPrIng vAllEywESlEy HEIgHTS / FoxHAll

psa 206■ gEorgETown / bUrlEITH

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Northwest’s Harrison, Palisades and Takoma — as having a “high prob-ability of injury” during a safety review of 24 of the 78 play areas the agency oversees. Six more — including Forest Hills, Macomb and Newark — fell into the “moderate probability” category. The safety evaluations, first reported by the Washington Examiner, were based on parks department inspection scorecards that have been part of the renovation process for Play DC. The scorecard evaluated each play space on its general environment, materials, sur-facing, signage and accessibility, as well as demographics of the area. When grading the safety of the playgrounds, Stokes said the depart-ment carefully inspected equipment for splinters, protrusions, hazardous substances, drainage problems, debris and rust. Stokes said that his agency has been working quickly — some play-grounds the inspectors reviewed needed either immediate fixes or complete shutdowns. At some loca-tions, playground apparatuses need-ed to be either fenced off or removed. “Safety is one element of the playground renovations,” Stokes said, but the department is also working to modernize and improve the District’s play facilities more generally. “This is a very proactive stance for playground renovations.” In some instances, the poor safe-ty evaluations may be based on the age of the equipment — as is the case at Palisades Park, said Bill Slover, president of the Palisades Citizens Association. Slover said the association plans to put together a working group to team up with the Friends of Palisades Park to communicate the neighbor-hood’s requests to the city. Right now, Slover said, commu-nity members are looking for the “safest and most modern” play structures for Palisades Park. “We’re looking forward to working closely with the city,” he said. “This hope-fully will yield a great new play-ground.” The first round of community meetings — the parks department has held 14 since November — ended last week with a session with neighbors about possible upgrades to Rose Park in Georgetown. Stokes

and other department representa-tives have been continually submit-ting neighborhood feedback to the architects who will be designing the new playgrounds. This week and next, the depart-ment is holding a second round of meetings to present renderings of architects’ proposed designs. In last month’s meetings, the parks department presented neigh-bors with a board of potential ele-ments for the playgrounds — such as different types of benches, inter-active equipment and rock-climbing structures. Community members were also invited to select the top five features they would most like in their neighborhood. Stokes said that while the agency is looking to put in certain staples at each park — for example, trash cans, shade and equipment for both children and adults — he found that individual neighborhoods had unique requests. “Different commu-nities have different needs and dif-ferent wants,” he said. Swings seem to be popular everywhere, he said, but several neighborhoods are hoping to see more greenery. “There was a really big push where people want to feel close to nature in an urban environ-ment,” he said. At Rose Park, located by 26th and O streets, the play areas are suf-fering from challenges from age, similar to the Palisades playground. The Rose Park playground went through a series of renovations 15 years ago after the neighborhood raised almost $500,000 for the effort. But the recreation area has not been substantially improved since then, said Pamla Moore, a board member of the Friends of Rose Park. Moore said the area could use an improved baseball diamond, resur-facing for the basketball court, and added square benches for chess players. But she thought the park would most benefit from upgrades to its equipment for toddlers and young children. “It’s getting old,” she said. Moore was impressed by her initial meetings with the parks department. “What the DPR showed us the other night … has some won-derful new equipment that we would certainly like to work with,” she said. “They seemed to be interested in listening to what our priorities are for the park.”

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reduced to $50, and there would no longer be separate fines for exceed-ing the limit by 1 to 10 mph versus 11 to 20 mph. Automated enforce-ment fines would also be capped at $50 for failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign or before turning right on red, for “blocking the box,” and for some other moving viola-tions. If the bill receives final approval

by the end of the year, some of these penalties would be lower than the ones Gray mandated through an executive order in November. Gray’s order lowered the fine from $75 to $50 for exceeding the limit by up to 10 mph, and from $125 to $100 for driving up to 20 mph over the limit. The mayor’s order left unchanged the $200 fine for driving 16 to 20 mph over the limit, but it raised fines for driving more than 25 mph over the limit from $250 to $300.

In effect, the mayor differs most notably from the council on fines for motorists who are caught driving between 11 and 20 mph over the limit. Gray’s executive order set the fines at between $100 to $150 depending on the speed, while the council’s bill suggests they should drop to $50. Objecting to the council’s action, Gray wrote that the lower fines will “drastically reduce the [cameras’] deterrent effect ... jeopardizing

pedestrians and other drivers in the process.” He also said the reduced revenue could limit his plan to hire additional police officers, and throw the city’s budget out of balance. Aides said it’s too early to say whether Gray would attempt a veto. Gray and other city officials firmly maintain that automated traf-fic enforcement and certain punish-ment are needed for traffic safety, especially in a growing city where roadways are heavily used by pedes-

trians and cyclists as well as cars. Council members largely agree. But Cheh also said the big revenue windfall — $85 million from speed cameras alone last year — has caused skepticism about the intent of the cameras. To address that, her bill requires that revenue from the fines be directed to traffic safety, that drivers get warning notices before fines are levied at a specific location, and that the location of the cameras be indicated on signs.

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Mayor Vincent Gray and city educa-tion officials for their high perfor-mance and improved results in the D.C. Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) tests, which mea-sure students’ proficiency in reading and math. Both Deal and Lafayette post math and reading proficiency rates that are roughly double the citywide average. D. Kamili Anderson, Ward 4’s

State Board of Education representa-tive, asked both principals about the impact of a school’s size on student achievement. In Ward 4, Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson last month proposed consolidating underperforming MacFarland Middle School with Roosevelt High School to create a single 600-student school at the Roosevelt campus. Anderson asked the principals to comment on certain studies that show that for “students from impov-

erished communities, smaller schools maximize achievement, and for more affluent students, larger schools maximize achievement.” Main replied that “the size of school doesn’t matter as much as teacher-student face time.” At Lafayette, class sizes range from 19 to 26 students per teacher, according to Main. The school enrolled just over 700 students this year — though its capacity is closer to 500, and trailers house overflow

classrooms while the school awaits modernization and expansion. Since Main became principal in 2001, the school population has swelled. Main said she keeps the student-teacher ratio as low as possible by having a “lean” office staff and tak-ing on extra duties herself, so she can put more of the school’s budget toward teacher salaries. Albright agreed that the student-teacher ratio is more likely to impact student success than the school’s

overall population. At Deal, Albright also prioritizes teacher salaries in the budget so he can hire as many as possible. Teachers typically work in teams of five so students can be moved into larger or smaller class-rooms as needed for specific lessons. A class size could be as small as 10 or 15 students, or at other times as large as 20 or more. Deal was modernized in 2010 and has the third highest student population in the D.C. Public Schools system, with 1,014 students — maxing out the school’s capacity. Despite this, Albright said, “The school doesn’t feel crowded.” Students use every inch of the building, but its classroom manage-ment policies allow the school to operate smoothly, he said. “We have high expectations for our kids, and want them to be cheerful, happy and structured,” said Albright. “It starts in the classroom, and the teacher sets that tone.” Albright, who has been principal for about a year, first came to Deal five years ago to implement the International Baccalaureate pro-gram. All students, regardless of ability, take a world language class along with history, literature, math and science courses, and instruction emphasizes mastery within the sub-ject matter. “We ask higher-level questions, like ‘How are things equal?’ in a math class,” Albright said. His teach-ers deliver the standard content required by D.C. Public Schools, but “how we teach it is the difference.” When students are engaged, they’re less likely to misbehave, he said. At Lafayette, which feeds into Deal, strong emphasis is placed on preparing for middle school. Students are required to carry a plan-ner, and they switch classrooms and teachers during the day so they can “get the experience of middle school in a more nurturing environment,” Main said. Deal also offers a year-long transition program for fifth-graders to prepare for them for the sixth grade. Lafayette’s curriculum is also enhanced by its partnership with the Kennedy Center, which helps teach-ers integrate arts — and more expe-riential learning opportunities, like singing period songs during history class — into their lessons. The PTAs at both schools offer strong support, which also makes a big difference, according to the prin-cipals. In addition to providing vol-unteer help, the groups raise funds beyond their D.C. Public Schools budgets. The extra money goes toward purchases like iPads, com-puters and other classroom equip-ment; or even toward building main-tenance costs for long-standing problems the city hasn’t fixed. Both principals recognize that communication is key and have lib-eral open-door policies. Main offers school tours to the public at Lafayette every first Tuesday of the month, and Albright said visitors can stop by Deal anytime for a tour.

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the scene and admitted fault, according to Herold. But according to Herold and the Transportation Department study, part of the blame lies with the intersection’s design. Transportation planners say that unsignalized crosswalks are inherently dangerous, and that illegally parked cars further diminish drivers’ sightlines at Connecticut and Northampton. The neighborhood commission voted unan-

imously to request that the agency expedite installation of a traffic signal, and residents and commissioners questioned why it has taken so long. Hernandez said the agency has been working toward installing the signal since mid-2011, and is now in the final stages of design work — determining where poles and other equipment will be placed. A similar HAWK traffic signal was installed in 2010 at Georgia Avenue and Hemlock Street

in Shepherd Park. Like Northampton, Hemlock is a little-trafficked street that meets with a neighborhood commercial strip. Pedestrian safety concerns at the Northampton intersection are not new. Since 2004, brightly colored flags have been avail-able in holders at both ends of the Connecticut Avenue crosswalk for pedestrians to carry and wave in hopes of increasing drivers’ aware-ness.

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A flawed procedure Next week, the D.C. Democratic State Committee will meet to decide whom to appoint as an interim at-large D.C. Council member to fill the vacancy left by Phil Mendelson’s election as D.C. Council chairman. Given that one of the major candidates is the committee’s current chair, an embarrassing process seems likely. Even without that complication, the last two appointments have not gone well. Back in the 1990s, the party’s choice — Arrington Dixon, a party insider and former council chairman — won the appointment and ran in the subsequent special election, but ran a lackluster campaign and was defeated by then-Republican David Catania. More recently, the backroom wheeling and dealing that put Sekou Biddle in the interim slot doomed his campaign in the special election, contributing largely to Vincent Orange’s return to the council. So the process has a poor track record, at least in terms of the Democratic Party’s interests. What’s more, the selection is the com-mittee’s most visible action, so it’s especially costly to its reputation. The D.C. Council ought to eliminate the procedure once and for all. Given that the council has three other at-large members (plus the chairman), we see no particular need to fill a vacancy until a special election can occur. Indeed, the seat in question has been vacant, in a practical sense at least, since this summer, when Mr. Mendelson took over the role of chairman after Kwame Brown’s resignation. Aside from the potential for tie votes, the council has functioned well enough with 12 members instead of 13. This is already the case when a ward seat becomes vacant — though this a discrepancy that we find both illogical and unfair. There’s good reason to fill a ward vacancy on an interim basis since constituents otherwise lack the same level of representation as resi-dents of the District’s other wards. That’s not true with at-large seats.

Time to reconsider A year ago, Montgomery County Police were in the midst of an investigation into allegations that a Foxhall market was selling alco-hol to underage customers without checking ID. Officers staked out Town Square Market on MacArthur Boulevard, and made nine arrests for underage possession once the buyers entered Maryland. D.C. authorities subsequently charged the store’s owner in one case of selling alcohol to a 17-year-old. He was convicted and received a 30-day suspended sentence. Despite the troubling case history, the D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted 4-1 last month to renew the store’s liquor license. The board found that the record did not show “a pattern of noncompliance with laws and regulations.” This, despite testimony by a Montgomery County officer that compared the store’s sales to a “feeding frenzy” for teenagers in search of beer. The board ruling instead focused on what happened later — “mea-sures to aggressively check identification and to prevent further inci-dents of sales to minors.” It’s a bit contradictory that the board credits Town Square with taking steps (like the purchase of an ID scanner) to stop “further incidents” from occurring when the ruling elsewhere suggests there might not have been a problem in the first place. Thankfully, the Nov. 20 ruling is not the last word. The Palisades/Foxhall advisory neighborhood commission is seek-ing reconsideration of the recent ruling to renew the license. The commission’s motion lays out a much more compelling argument than the board’s decision. We hope the board will pay attention the commission and the dissenting board member, Mike Silverstein. Additionally, the board is scheduled to take up an enforcement action against the store to delve into the allegations of repeated sales to minors. Potential penalties would include license suspension or revocation, fines or the imposition of operational conditions. The bifurcated nature of the board’s proceedings is unwise. At the very least, this establishment should have received only a provisional renewal pending the outcome of the enforcement proceedings.

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It’s the holiday season. All those bright and shiny packages stuffed in the back of your car are cat-nip to thieves.

And nearly everyone, it seems, walks around with a cellphone that’s easily visible. Those, too, are prime targets for the grab-and-go thief. “Actually, our biggest challenge right now is with theft and theft from autos,” Police Chief Cathy Lanier told NBC4 this week. The chief says you can make it a merry holi-day by following a few tips: ■ Don’t get distracted no matter what you’re doing — talking, listen-ing to music, staring at something you want to buy. ■ Don’t multi-task emailing, texting and talking while you’re walking. (Ah, hem. The Notebook pleads guilty to this.) ■ Keep an eye and a hand on your wallet or purse, and don’t flash a lot of cash. Crimes of opportunity happen anywhere at any time. If you end up the unfortunate victim of a crime, the chief has strong advice — don’t resist. “There’s no reason to ever risk injury or your life for your property. Ever!” she said Monday after appearing with Mayor Vincent Gray to announce some special anti-theft squads that will be working in plain sight and undercover during the holidays. “If you are the victim of a robbery or a crime, and they’re trying to take your property, give them the property,” she repeated. “You don’t ever want to put yourself at risk.” The talk of holdups isn’t an effort to scare anyone. In fact, police say many major crimes are going down in the District. The city is on target this year to have fewer than 90 homicides. The chief said that would be the low-est since 88 homicides were reported in 1960 — more than five decades ago. Lanier says the lower number is welcomed, but added, “I think we have done extremely well in driv-ing the numbers down, but we’ve got a long way to go” to do even more.■ Cellphone bricking. The chief and mayor have been pushing another anti-crime measure to make certain your cellphone can’t be used by anyone if it’s stolen. The chief has been leading a national effort to have phone service companies “brick” any phone that’s reported stolen. A phone company can disable the unique identification of your phone so that no thief can reuse it. “Even though we’re promoting this … it takes a while for the bad guys to get the memo,” Lanier said. The city has set up a Web page — available at

brickit.dc.gov — to show people both how to protect their phones and to report them to the various cell-phone carriers. There’s hope that sometime next year there may be a simple way to report your stolen phone and have it silenced no matter who the carrier might be.■ Costco comes to D.C. Your Notebook has made the trip over the 14th Street Bridge to Pentagon City more times than we like to admit. We prefer to shop

in D.C., but the Costco in Pentagon City has been an easy place to buy whenever we need to stock up on 500 rolls of paper towels.

No more. Vice President Joe Biden helped to ceremonially open the new Costco in the District last week. It’s located off of South Dakota Avenue NE and Highway 50. The fancy name for it is the Costco at the Shops at Dakota Crossing. We don’t really buy 500 rolls of paper towels, but we are looking forward to our first mega-trip to a Costco that’s hiring city workers and paying D.C. taxes. For those who go to it, let the Notebook know what you think.■ Toned-down inaugural? Some estimates suggest-ed that as many as 2 million people crammed into the District in January 2009 for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. But don’t look for such numbers in January 2013. First of all, it’s the second inaugural. It’s not near-ly as historic as the first. But planners — the Secret Service, the various military staffers, local police, hoteliers and others — still have to prepare for a blowout event. There will be any number of inaugural parties. A fluke of the calendar means the inauguration will be held on both Sunday, Jan. 20, and Monday, Jan. 21. (Obama will be privately sworn in on Sunday to meet the legal obligation. The public ceremony at the U.S. Capitol will be on Monday.) The D.C. Taxi Commission is authorizing special inaugural licenses to make sure there are enough cars-for-hire in the city during inauguration weekend, valid from Friday night until 5 p.m. Tuesday. The special permit will cost $150. We’re just hoping that there won’t be a repeat of the “Purple Tunnel of Doom.” That’s when hundreds of people with priority “purple” tickets got stuck walking in the 3rd Street tunnel under the Capitol grounds and couldn’t make their way to the seating. So never mind the “fiscal cliff” everyone is talking about. Just don’t accept any purple inaugural tickets. It might be worse. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a politi-cal reporter for News 4.

No holiday holdup for you …

TOM SHERWOOD’S notebook

800 feet inadequate for abc limitation Your Nov. 28 editorial recog-nized that proposed changes to D.C.’s alcohol law restricting the right to protest a liquor license to those living within 400 feet of the establishment would unfairly limit the voice of many residents who are directly affected. But your suggested broader limit — perhaps 800 feet — is an insuffi-cient remedy. People living at much greater distance can suffer significant adverse effects from licensed establishments, particularly bars and taverns with late-night/early-morning hours. (The proposal

would extend weekend hours until 4 a.m.!) The existing D.C. Code (Section 25-313) requires appli-cants for liquor licenses to dem-onstrate that the establishment is “appropriate” for the “locality, section or portion of the District” where it is to be located. “Appropriateness” standards include effect on “peace, order and quiet” of the relevant area (citing specifically “noise, rowdi-ness, loitering, litter and criminal activity”) as well as effect on property values, residential park-ing needs and vehicular or pedes-trian safety. Such negative impacts may be felt far beyond 800 feet. Other guidance in the code recognizes that an affected area may be as much as 1,800 feet. The impact in some cases, such as residential parking, may

extend even farther. The D.C. Federation of Citizens Associations has recom-mended allowing residents within an 1,800-foot radius of a licensed establishment — as well as oth-ers affected in an advisory neigh-borhood commission’s single-member district — to be eligible to protest a license. The council should according-ly amend this section of the pro-posed bill and make other impor-tant revisions recommended by the federation and a broad coali-tion of citizens and civic associa-tions and advisory neighborhood commissioners. Doing so is nec-essary to protect rights of indi-viduals in residential neighbor-hoods to protest when they are adversely affected.

Evelyn IdelsonCleveland Park

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ward 3 needs more affordable housing It’s certainly good news that there finally will be housing on the Connecticut Avenue parcel between Military Road and Kanawha Street [“Apartments likely on Chevy Chase parcel,” Nov. 28]. A 10-story building has a lot of housing. And given its location and building costs, its 263 apartments will be pretty pricey. Affordable housing for those with low incomes is our city’s greatest need. Fortunately, D.C. has an inclusionary zoning ordinance — modeled on Montgomery County’s, but not as strong as our neighbor’s. The law requires a small portion of units in new devel-opments (just 8 percent of total square footage) to be affordable to households with 80 percent or less of the area median income. Given that D.C.’s median income is pretty high, the zoning ordinance won’t provide much help to truly low-income folks. A better route is to assign a (larger) portion of the new units to the D.C. Housing Authority for its applicants. Interestingly, just a few blocks south of the parcel is Regency House, a 160-unit building purchased by the D.C. government in the 1960s to house the elderly. Can’t the D.C. Housing Authority and the developer come to some agreement to do this? Those of us concerned about true

housing needs and the wisdom of encouraging diversity in this tony Upper Northwest neighborhood should advocate for such a plan.

Chester HartmanChevy Chase

mobile cameras can ensure compliance At the last meeting of the D.C. Federation of Citizens Associations, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson stated his preference for mobile traffic/speed cameras, over the older fixed cameras. More than 10 years ago, I testi-fied before him at city hall, describ-ing the efficient system then used in Perth, Australia. Every major inter-section or dangerous road had a camera box and a sign warning of camera surveillance (with high fines). Perth had only two traffic cameras, which were moved con-stantly around the city, into those boxes, with drivers never knowing where any camera was on any given day. Thus, drivers approached each camera box with care. For the price of those two cameras, the city had almost universal compliance! When I suggested this for the District, Council member Mendelson explained that we could not possibly do that here, that we had to inform drivers in advance, on a city website with a map, where the speed cameras were. I replied that giving such information to potential speeders seemed to be alerting them of where to avoid a ticket, while encouraging them to speed elsewhere. I was pleased to hear that he

now endorses mobile cameras!Sally MacDonald

Woodley Park

l street bike lanes are risky, disruptive While I recognize the benefits of bicycling, adding bike lanes to a major downtown street like L Street is unwise. I stood at the corner of L Street and Vermont Avenue recently and witnessed considerable confusion on the part of motorists. The more confusing driving becomes, the greater the chance of accidents. In addition, 150 parking spaces were removed to make space for the new bike lane, which will reduce business for the stores along this section of L Street, and reduce revenue to the city. Furthermore, the process of making a left turn on L Street is now much more difficult, and more dangerous, because of the way the lane is configured. The city needs to pause and look more carefully at its growing enthu-siasm for adding bike lanes. While the intent may be good, the imple-mentation has many unintended consequences. I have a background in transpor-tation policy. One of the keys to safer streets is the reduction of dis-tractions, which increase the odds of a crash occurring. That is the risk additional bicycle lanes present on already-congested streets. My con-cern is for the safety of bicyclists and automobile drivers alike.

John A. BoffaWashington, D.C.

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There have been numerous important discussions over the past few weeks concerning school boundaries and a bill I introduced some months

ago that recently had two hearings. I am pleased that so many members of our community are considering this issue. It has vast implications for the future of our city. Some of the points raised, however, have been quite in error, and I write now to provide the correct informa-tion. In the last three years, enrollment in Ward 3 public schools has increased by 23 percent. Now, all 10 D.C. public schools in Ward 3 are over capacity — even the ones that we just modernized and expanded. Although this is a great endorsement of our school reform move-ment, this enrollment surge is already starting to nega-tively affect the quality of instruction in these schools. One way to address this enrollment surge is to re-exam-ine school boundaries and feeder patterns — something that has not happened since the 1970s. Earlier this year, I introduced the School Boundary Review Act, which would create an independent, non-political process to re-examine school boundaries every 10 years, just like the District has with ward and advi-sory neighborhood commission boundaries. Under this

legislation, the mayor would appoint a commission every decade to review school boundaries and feeder patterns, taking into account school capacities, popula-tion changes, projected development and other relevant factors. The commission would operate in the open, hold public hearings and be required to invite feedback from the public. It would then present recommended changes to the mayor, who would finalize and publish them at least 15 months before they would take effect. Provisions in the bill would ensure that students cur-rently enrolled in a school would be able to remain in that school and its current feeder pattern — even if they no longer live in the school’s boundary after any redrawing. Siblings of students already enrolled in a school would be similarly grandfathered. The bill itself would only create a process to exam-ine school boundaries and feeder patterns. It does not propose any substantive changes. Let me repeat that part: My bill does not propose any substantive changes to boundaries or feeders for any school, including Lafayette Elementary School and Deal Middle School. The main purpose of this bill is to focus our atten-tion on the issues of boundaries and overcrowding. In the end, this bill might not be answer, but we still need to confront the problem in some way. Indeed, the bill may have already succeeded in that the chancellor has now agreed to examine school boundaries this spring. Mary Cheh represents Ward 3 on the D.C. Council.

In consideration of D.C. school boundariesviewpointMARY CHEH

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The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at School Without Walls, 2130 G St. NW. For details, visit anc2a.org.

ANC 2BDupont Circle

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Agenda items include:■ announcements.■ consideration of waiver of volun-tary agreement provisions restricting interior hours during the week of the inauguration.■ consideration of a resolution on planned school consolidations.■ consideration of a request by James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant and Bar, 1 Dupont Circle, to modify its voluntary agreement in order to extend permissible hours of opera-tion to 2 a.m. weekdays and Sundays and to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturdays.■ consideration of an alcoholic bev-erage control application by Federal Spirits, 1629 K St., for a license for an online retail liquor store (Internet sales via credit card, no public access, off-site warehouse storage of alcoholic beverages until delivery to the purchaser, hours of operation from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except Monday).■ consideration of an alcoholic bev-erage control application by The Gryphon, 1337 Connecticut Ave., for a tavern-class license (tavern/sports bar serving light fare; enter-tainment with dancing and DJ; seat-ing capacity of 175; occupancy of 192; sidewalk cafe with 24 seats; hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday; hours of service from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday; hours of enter-tainment from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday; sidewalk cafe hours from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday).■ consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a vari-ance at 1751 18th St. to exceed allowable lot occupancy.■ consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a vari-ance at 1800 I St. to bring the build-ing, constructed in 1915, into com-pliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, building, fire and life safety regulations while exceed-

ing the allowable floor-area ratio.■ consideration of a public space application by Ozio, 1813 M St., for a sidewalk cafe.■ consideration of a public space application by Boloco, 1028 19th St., for a 48-seat sidewalk cafe. For details, visit dupontcircleanc.net.

ANC 2DSheridan-Kalorama

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact davidanc2d01@aol.com.

ANC 2EGeorgetownCloisters

The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. The regular meeting date was rescheduled to avoid falling on New Year’s Eve. For details, call 202-724-7098 or visit anc2e.com.

ANC 3BGlover Park

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Stoddert Elementary School and Recreation Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. For details, call 202-338-2969, email info@anc3b.org or visit anc3b.org.

ANC 3CCleveland ParkWoodley ParkMassachusetts Avenue Heights

The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at the 2nd District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. For details, call 202-657-5725 or visit anc3c.org.

ANC 3DSpring ValleyWesley Heights

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in Room B108, West Hall, George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road NW. Agenda items include:■ police report.■ community concerns.■ presentation by Sibley Memorial Hospital president Richard O. Davis and senior vice president Jerry Price about the “Innovation Hospital.”■ presentation on the American Heart Association’s 23rd annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K Run & Fun Walk, scheduled for Saturday, June 8.■ consideration of a public space application at 4918 Sherier Place for

relocation of a curb cut.■ consideration of a resolution regarding a pedestrian signal at Canal and Reservoir roads.■ discussion of a possible request to the D.C. Department of Transportation for a traffic study in the commission’s area.■ discussion of the acquisition of a house on Q Street by Georgetown Day School. For details, call 202-363-4130 or visit anc3d.org.

ANC 3ETenleytownAmerican University Park

The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the gym at Janney Elementary School, 4130 Albemarle St. NW. Agenda items include:■ announcements/open forum.■ police report.■ presentation by the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority on upcoming work at Fessenden Street and Belt Road.■ consideration of an alcoholic bev-erage control application for a new restaurant-class license at Ford & Spade, 4619 41st St.■ consideration of a public space application for a curb cut at 4201 River Road.■ consideration of a resolution regarding proposed legislative changes to speed camera fines. For details, visit anc3e.org.

ANC 3FForest Hills

The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at the Capital Memorial Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 3150 Chesapeake St. NW. For details, call 202-362-6120 or visit anc3f.us.

ANC 3/4GChevy Chase

The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. Agenda items include:■ announcements.■ vote on grant application.■ discussion of a possible Board of Zoning Adjustment application by the Broad Branch Children’s House Montessori School, 5608 Broad Branch Road.■ presentation by the D.C. Department of Transportation on the Kalmia Road culvert and 16th Street bridge reconstruction projects.■ consideration of a letter on red-light cameras and fines.■ discussion of the development of the Cafritz property at Connecticut Avenue and Military Road.■ reconfirmation of the commis-sion’s position regarding proposed changes in zoning regulations. For details, send an email to chevychaseanc3@verizon.net or call 202-363-5803.

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While most high-schoolers spend the sum-mer going to the beach or relaxing, St. John’s senior Lindsay Allen went to Europe this year to hone her basketball skills, helping lead Team USA to a gold medal finish at the International Basketball Federation Under-17 World Championships. Allen’s summer could pay off for St. John’s, which will turn to the senior for leadership after the graduation of Mooriah Rowser, who now plays for the University of Memphis. “It’s going to help me in the [Washington Catholic Athletic Conference] and in college,” Allen said of her time with Team USA. “I have to be more of a leader this year since we lost Mooriah from last year. I have to talk more, and I have to lead this team more than I did last year.” Cadets coach Jonathan Scribner has already seen a difference in Allen — who had previ-ously been less vocal and more of a leader by example — in preseason practices and scrim-mages. “Her leadership skills have grown by far the most out of the things she has added to her game,” Scribner said of the point guard’s development. “She is stronger for sure. She lifted hard over the spring and summer. She played at a very high level against very high-level players.” Allen, who will play at the collegiate level for Notre Dame, will be one of three captains

alongside forward Tori Oliver and center Jasmine Bailey. Aside from the senior cap-tains, the team will also look to soccer star Liz Parks, a senior guard who has a knack for high-level play after winning a pair of WCAC soccer championships. The team also features senior forward Kayla Love, whom Scribner described as “a great glue player [who has] been through the system and can play.” The seniors will have to guide a squad that mixes experience with youth. The team returns three starters and five seniors this year, but also welcomes six newcomers, including four freshmen. Among the familiar returning players is junior guard Britani Stowe, who will step in for junior Chania Ray after she elected to transfer to Riverdale Baptist over the summer. “Stowe is a Division I caliber guard and has stepped right in and fulfilled that spot seam-lessly,” said Scribner. The team will also look to sophomore guard Amari Carter, who despite her youth is already considered a Division I prospect and is expected to be an “impact player,” according to Scribner. Meanwhile, the team’s four freshman play-ers are expected to make immediate contribu-tions. Kayla Robbins and Madison Cheatam will bring size to the post, standing at 6 feet and 6 feet 3 inches, respectively. The team will also look to freshman Sarah Overcash as a frontcourt player. “She makes no mistakes [and] plays hard. She’s big, physi-

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By BRIAN KAPURCurrent Staff Writer

Sidwell senior Josh Hart looked like he just came out of a prizefight Saturday afternoon. The future Villanova Wildcat was physically spent, with a bandaged cut above his right eye. But as Hart sat out most of the second half due to foul trouble, his team seized the momentum. The Quakers defeated Friendship Collegiate 68-63 Saturday, moving to a perfect 3-0 record. The team went on to win the Sidwell Friends Invitational Tournament the next day. The lessons learned during the weekend’s rugged games could help the Quakers extend their three-year reign atop the Mid-Atlantic Conference. “I don’t know if we dispelled the ‘Sidwell Friends is soft’ [saying]. … We preach mental toughness,” said Quakers coach Eric Singletary. “Games are going to be physical. Our kids adjusted to the style of play. We wanted some type of adversity. Late in the season, a game like this

will pay dividends.” The chippy contest also gave the Quakers a chance to show their poise by not letting the game esca-late past hard-nosed play. “I just kept talking to the guys and told them, ‘It’s all good,’” said Hart. “We just kind of kept trying to settle them and let the scoreboard and our play do the talking for us.” The team also needed to have Hart’s supporting cast step up during Saturday’s contest. After picking up four fouls by the early portion of the third quarter, the senior had to sit out the majority of the second half. Despite losing their go-to guy, the

Quakers, who held a 34-27 halftime lead, were able to maintain a 50-45 advantage going into the fourth quarter.

During that stretch, freshman guard Mickey Bell made heady plays. “Bell is going to be a really good player,” Singletary said. “He

did some really good things for us — rebounding and shooting. He really stepped it up for us.” Bell and

Sidwell boys basketball hoops with Hart and skill

Matt Petros/The CurrentSidwell senior Josh Hart helped lead the Quakers to the Sidwell Friends Invitational crown last weekend. During the team’s second-round game, Hart missed time with foul trouble, but his teammates stepped up and proved that the squad will be more than a one-man gang.

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Matt Petros/Current file photoCadets senior point guard Lindsay Allen won a gold medal with Team USA’s under-17 team last summer. The senior is one of three captains for St. John’s.

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Northwest Sports

By BRIAN KAPURCurrent Staff Writer

The Georgetown Day girls bas-ketball team won its first two games of the season as part of the Sidwell Friends Invitational to capture the tournament crown. The Hoppers beat Sidwell in the title game 52-38, and junior forward Caira Washington was named the weekend’s MVP. Washington earned the award by dominating the cham-pionship game with 28 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Georgetown Day senior Tiana Walker and Sidwell senior Val Melson were named to the all-tournament team. “Watching [Washington] step up and put the whole team on her back has been nothing short of awesome at this point,” said Hoppers coach Bobby Asher. Meanwhile, the young Quakers showed resiliency as they cut a 21-5 hole into a six-point deficit by half-time behind Melson’s guard play and Tiara Wood’s steady perfor-mance in the post. “Those guys are just fighters,” said Quakers coach Anne Renninger. “They made a really strong effort.” The squad will look to Melson

and Wood to guide the team. “Val is our emotional leader, and she gets us going. No matter what, she gives 100 percent,” Renninger said. “Tiara brings an inside game that’s as good as anybody’s.” Despite the loss Saturday, Sidwell

remains hopeful for its prospects in the compeitive Independent School League this season. “The sky is the limit,” said Renninger. “I think we can play with GDS, and that puts us right there playing with anybody.”

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cal and strong and finishes around the basket,” Scribner said. In the backcourt is guard Genesis Parker, whom Scribner sees as “a super slasher, a great 3-point shooter, great defender — a major athlete.” The coach said part of the chal-

lenge will be “getting those fresh-man up to speed and helping to fill those roles.” Having six newcomers “is a major change from the last couple of years,” he said. “We’ve always had way more returning.” Despite the changes, the Cadets are confident they can bounce back in the WCAC after dropping the

league title game to Good Counsel 79-76 last winter. “We plan to compete for a cham-pionship every single year; that’s the bottom line,” said Scribner. “We expect to be in the championship game, and we expect to be in posi-tion to win a championship 100 per-cent, nothing less.”

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sophomore guard Aaron Washington took advantage of extra opportunities and scored a combined 10 points. “I was happy to see them not wilt under the pressure of [Hart] not being in the game,” said Singletary. “That will pay huge dividends for us. We don’t want him to get into foul trouble, but now his trust factor when he’s on the floor [with his teammates] is even greater.” In Hart’s absence, the team seemed to find some answers as senior Matt Hillman stepped up as a passer and slasher while fellow senior Phil McGolin also made some plays at the point. The duo combined for 14 points in Saturday’s contest. “We’re a point guard by committee this year,” said Singletary. “We have more guys that can break you down, and not just that one guy.”

The team also showed a strong post presence in senior Aidan Monheim. The 6-foot-6-inch center pro-vided rebounding and acted as a steady leader. “Aidan doesn’t get a lot of touches on this team — we’re a guard-oriented team,” said Singletary. “But his physical play, his rebounding and his leadership have been tre-mendous this year.” Although Hart had to sit on the bench and cheer on his teammates for most of the second half, the senior found comfort in watching the squad play well in his absence “It gives me tremendous confidence,” said Hart, who scored 21 points. “It’s not just about me. A lot of people say, ‘Sidwell has just Josh Hart,’ but we have [other play-ers] who can score and turn it on when they need to. This just gives me a lot more confidence that I don’t always have to score. It makes us a better team.”

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Gonzaga, George Washington University to host D.C. Classic tourney Gonzaga will host the 24th annual D.C. Classic beginning Friday at the school’s Carmody Center. The event wraps up Sunday at George Washington University. Since its inception, the tournament has raised $750,000 for various service projects.

Gonzaga and Sidwell will be the two Northwest teams featured in the bracket.

St. John’s boys basketball to play in showcase event at DeMatha The St. John’s boys basketball team will travel to DeMatha Saturday to take part in the National High School Hoops festival. The event will feature four of USA Today’s top-25 high school squads. The Cadets will play Potomac High School of Oxon Hill, Md., at 2:45 p.m.

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Left Brian Kapur/ The Current; Matt Petros/The CurrentGeorgetown Day’s Caira Washington, left, was named the MVP. Sidwell’s Madison Matthews is part of the team’s young nucleus.

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There’s been much debate in recent years about where journalism is heading. While

some are looking to answer to that question by analyzing circulation figures or website hits, author Stephen Hess took another approach: He looked at what long-time reporters are doing now. In his latest book, “Whatever Happened to the Washington Reporters, 1978–2012,” Hess decided to revisit a book he published more than three decades ago that sought to answer ques-tions about how journalists worked and how news was produced. This time, Hess, a Brookings Institution senior fellow who lives in Wesley Heights, wanted to know what happened to those journalists as the years passed. The resulting book, published this year, has been described as the first to comprehen-sively examine the career patterns of American journalists. “Presumably in a concluding book, you go forward and tell what the future of journalism would be,” said Hess. “I didn’t know the future of journalism, and I’m not sure if anyone else really does, but it’s been an interesting transitional time — so instead of going forward I

decided to go back.” Hess went all the way back to 1978, when he surveyed 450 jour-nalists then working in Washington, D.C., covering the federal govern-ment for news organizations around the country. Published in 1981, that first study became the award-win-ning book “The Washington Reporters,” which has been required reading for many journal-

ism students. In 2005, as a pro-fessor at George Washington University and a fellow at Brookings, Hess mobilized his students and interns to track down as many of those 450 reporters as pos-sible.

The team located 90 per-cent of the orig-inal group and was able to interview 283 of them. Several

from that 1978 set became house-hold names like Ted Koppel, Judy Woodruff, Bob Schieffer and Nina Totenberg. Some are living in Europe and Australia, and many are now scattered across the U.S., while others have remained in D.C. The findings from the second round of interviews were somewhat counterintuitive, Hess said, given what the mainstream media reports about itself. “I had expected to find that a majority of the people after a while would head out of journalism, because it was a high-energy, low-paying business,” Hess said. “But

when I added it all up, I found that wasn’t the pattern at all; two-thirds of those people stayed in journal-ism — it became their life’s work.” “That was quite wonderful to me — it’s very optimistic about the future of journalism that people wanted to stay,” Hess added. He found that many of those who continued in the field earned higher salaries as they rose through the ranks, so “if you didn’t have to leave journalism, why would you leave?” he asked. “What was so fascinating was that people loved their jobs and were having fun.” Several of the reporters included in Hess’ book now live in Northwest D.C. Among them is Georgetown resident Martin Tolchin, who came to the District in 1973 as a reporter for the New York Times’ Washington bureau. In 1994, he founded The Hill — at age 66 — and in 2007, he helped launch Politico. Tolchin is still hard at work now, as a senior scholar for the Wilson Center. Tolchin praised the concept of Hess’ new book. “It was a very good idea to see what happened to these folks who covered the White House back in the 1970s,” the Watergate era, to find out “where have they gone, what have they done,” he said. Starting as a copyboy for the Times in 1954, Tolchin’s career spanned a shift from traditional newsprint to online political jour-nalism. “I’m a great optimist, and I think what’s great about journalism today is its democratization,” Tolchin said. He admires citizens who take cell-phone video of abuses of power, and says there is room for bloggers alongside professional journalists whose work is vetted by editors.

“It takes guts to ask a person in authority a question he doesn’t want to answer, and it takes guts to write about it,” Tolchin said. “That quali-ty in journalists has remained the same.” Mary Lord, who lives in Dupont Circle and currently serves as the Ward 2 representative to the D.C. State Board of Education, started out as a stringer for Newsweek magazine when she was still a col-lege student at Harvard University, and came to Washington the sum-mer after Watergate as an intern with the magazine.

Because the more senior report-ers were taking a break after report-ing nonstop on Nixon’s scandal, “I had the run of the town, which was exciting and terrifying,” Lord said of her first summer in D.C. She was asked back for a second summer, launching her journalism career covering national security. Lord still works in the field, now as the associate editor for Prism, a magazine about engineering tech-nology and education, but said when she had children she also became involved in the city’s public

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By DEIRDRE BANNONCurrent Staff Writer

Still fresh off the U.S. presidential elec-tion, and what at times seemed like an endless campaign, some voters are

breathing a sigh of relief, others are licking their wounds, and still others are just glad the political ads stopped airing. For the folks over at Moment, a national magazine published in Tenleytown that cov-ers Jewish politics, religion and culture, it seemed like the perfect time to ponder a few questions: How did political satire influence the election? Is it ruining politics? Is it saving politics? And with personalities like Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert in the fray, is it better than the news?

At a Nov. 18 symposium on the intersec-tion of humor and politics hosted by the mag-azine, a group of very smart — and funny — people debated those questions at the Adas Israel Congregation on Quebec Street. NPR’s Robert Siegel, the host of “All Things Considered,” moderated the discussion among New York Times columnist David Brooks; New Yorker cartoonist Robert Mankoff; comedian Paula Poundstone; for-mer head writer for “The Colbert Report” Allison Silverman; and NPR legal affairs cor-respondent Nina Totenberg. “Moment” publisher Nadine Epstein asked the panelists: “Does satire make us more polarized or less polarized?” “It brings us together, in two different groups,” quipped Silverman.

Mankoff said the entertainment industry has created a “veritable satiric-industrial com-plex,” and noted that the tone of modern sat-ire is usually anti-authoritarian. But Brooks argued that political satire is actually making society more conservative. “The top of the shows is to point out stu-pid stuff politicians say,” he noted, referring to the TV shows of Stewart, Colbert and comedian Bill Maher. “So if you watch those shows, which most of us do, you get the impression that those [politicians] are a bunch of stupid idiots. So how do you trust govern-ment if you believe that?” Political polls, he said, showed that through 1975 or 1980, 70 or 80 percent of Americans said they trusted government to do

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Photos by Navid Marvi/MomentDavid Brooks and Paula Poundstone were among the speakers at a benefit for Tenleytown-based Moment magazine.

Bill Petros/The CurrentAuthor Stephen Hess interviewed almost 300 Washington reporters for his book about the career trajectory of American journalists.

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British School of Washington Our current International Primary Curriculum topic is Time Detectives. We visited the National Museum of American History and decided to make our own museum. Our museum had lots of exhibi-tions. One was about our big dig. This is when you go outside and dig in a muddy, grassy or pebbled place. Archaeologists dig for arti-facts — we had a go in the school playground. Our finds included a metal goblet, a leather belt, pieces of pottery, a weight and a piece of a stone pipe. We labeled our artifacts and put them in our museum. Another exhibition was about science. Our science experiment was to bury things for four weeks and see what happened to them. We buried things like a piece of chick-en, an apple and a spoon. Everything smelled when we dug it up! The chicken bled; the apple rot-ted; the spoon was scratched. Another exhibit was an interac-tive mini-dig with lots of objects to find in a sandbox using tools. We also showed videos of class presen-tations about big archaeological finds, such as Tutankhamen, Pompeii and the Titanic. Finally, we created a time capsule, which we buried for next year’s class to find. Year 6 and our parents enjoyed vis-iting our museum.

— William van Selm, Year 2 Newcastle (first-grader)

Edmund Burke School The Edmund Burke School has an exceptional music program. There are bands for many different levels of experience with music, and there is also a choir. The Burke band recently got to sing at an assembly for the whole school. We got to experience the amazing high schoolers from Band A1 and Band A2 as they performed some of the songs they had been working on. I was captivated by the instrumental and vocal performanc-es by some of my peers.

First, Band A1 sang “Paradise” by Coldplay, which is one of my favorite bands. The vocalist hit every note perfectly. The instrumentalists were terrific as Band A2, which performed “Home” by Phillip Phillips. It was a song that I hadn’t heard before, and this performance made me love it. I really love it when Burke’s music program performs in assem-bly. It is a good experience, and I get to see school talent at work. — Dorianna Brown, eighth-grader

Eaton Elementary Every year there is a sale of Christmas trees at Eaton. We do it to get people to buy Christmas trees so they are ready for the holidays. We sell them every weekend for two weeks in December on the blacktop on the school playground. The parents organize the holiday sale to raise money for the school, buy trees from a farm and then sell them to other people who celebrate Christmas. The holiday sale has been going on for many years, and it is a lot of fun for kids. We get to help with the trees and get to run around the play-ground. There is even hot choco-late!

— Julius Boxer-Cooper, third-grader, and Danny Ringel,

fourth-grader

The Field School Last Monday morning, as Field students returned from their Thanksgiving break, what was meant to be a welcome-back assem-bly turned into a surprising announcement. David Buffum, assistant head of school, reported that the 7:30 shuttle from Friendship Heights had crashed on the way to school. The bus, contain-ing 18 students, was struck by an oncoming car near the intersection of Van Ness Street and Nebraska Avenue, and collided with two other

cars before swerving off the road onto the grass in front of the National Presbyterian Church. The bus driver broke his ankle and was taken by ambulance to be treated. One ninth-grade student was ejected out the window of the bus. He and a 10th-grader were taken in an ambulance to Children’s National Medical Center. The remaining students were transported via an ambu-bus (more formally known as a “mass casualty bus,” even though there were no casual-ties) to hospitals to be checked out. Nine were taken to Children’s and seven to Howard University Hospital. All were treated and released by the end of the school day, and all but the student ejected from the bus returned to school over the course of the day. All are fine and had an excellent rest of the week along with their fellow stu-dents.

— Maddie Williams, sixth-grader; and Jana Cohen and Lila

Bromberg, eighth-graders

Georgetown Day Lower/Middle School I’d like to share with you a day in the life of a Georgetown Day School seventh-grader. On Monday the typical GDS seventh-grader wakes up and does her morning routine (brush teeth, check email and text). After that it’s battling traf-fic for 20 minutes. After that, this seventh-grader heads to Chinese (ni hao), then his-tory, and then science. After science we go to recess and lunch. But before I get too far ahead of myself, I should explain something about recess in the middle school. You see, we have a slight space problem on the field because all three grades are out there at the same time. And let’s just say they don’t all get along. Anywho, after lunch there is Enrichment Arts, which is like music, drama, art, et cetera. Then it’s off to athletics — winter sports include basketball, swimming, wrestling, track and winter soccer. Then after a long day, it’s back on the road to do homework and play. Then as my mother would say: “Off to bed to start again.”

— Catherine Hay, seventh-grader

Georgetown Day High School Last week, 11 members of the cross-country team extended their season and competed in the Nike Cross-Country Southeast Regional Championships. The meet, which took place in North Carolina, included teams from Florida to Delaware. The boys team finished in 12th place overall. Naomi Miller, the only female runner from Georgetown Day, set a new school record for a 5K race, finishing in 19:33! In basketball, the boys team played against Edmund Burke in its season opener. In addition, the girls varsity basketball team competed in

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a two-day basketball tournament at Sidwell Friends. Finally, in only their second season, the boys and girls swimming teams defeated Maret and St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes in their first meet. During Friday’s weekly assem-bly, a “Professional Hopper Day” took place to allow students to explore different career opportuni-ties. During the event, parents and alumni spent the morning at the high school discussing their career fields with students. Some career fields included finance, communi-cations, technology, public service and pharmaceutical research.— Carlton Marshall II, 11th-grader

Holy Trinity School On Tuesday, Nov. 20, our teach-ers — Mrs. Khanijoun, Mrs. Skonberg, and Ms. Scarff — took our class to Annapolis, Md., for the day. It was a perfect day for a field trip, not too hot and not too cold. It took about 45 minutes to get there. The bus ride was quite pleasant. Some of the girls slept, and the boys in the back were singing. When we arrived, the tour guides were waiting for us. They were dressed in clothes you would wear in Colonial times. They car-ried baskets of supplies that would have been used in the 1700s. The guides took us to many places and buildings such as the State House, which housed the U.S. Congress from 1783 to 1784 while Annapolis was the nation’s capital. They also took us to the Paca House, which is a very large beauti-ful home. William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, lived there. We also saw one of the first African-American schools in Annapolis. We had lunch on the docks. After we ate lunch, we played a couple of fun games and took a class photo. Then we got on the bus and drove back to school.

— Maia Morrell and Caitlin Reischauer, third-graders

Janney Elementary “I was here. Now I’m gone ... Peace.” That was a message from

Matthew Pfeiffer, who graduated from Janney in 2002. You can read it on one of the many red bricks in the front of the school. Now you can leave a message for people in the future to read. Janney is selling bricks again. The sale is sponsored by the PTA. The new bricks will be installed in the Janney garden, where they will twist around in a circular path. Two different sizes of bricks are for sale, 4 inches by 8 inches and 8 inches by 8 inches. The smaller bricks cost $75 each and the larger ones cost $150, said Janney parent Alisa Gogarty, who is the co-direc-tor of the brick sale. Ms. Gogarty said the PTA had sold about 20 bricks and hopes to sell about 100. The PTA sold bricks at the Janney 5K and will sell them at the Tenley WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 8. The bricks will be on sale until Dec. 21. The PTA hopes to install the bricks in the spring. Order forms are available in the office and on the Janney website. The first Janney bricks were sold in 2004. There was another sale in 2007. Those bricks go around the edges of the front entrance to the school.— Chloe Fatsis, Michaela Bauman

and Zara Hall, fifth-graders

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital On Nov. 8 the school had its annual Veterans Day performance. The school has celebrated Veterans Day with an assembly every year since 1990. One of the highlights was the third grade singing “Fifty Nifty” by Ray Charles, a tradition that dates to the late 1990s, according to found-ing head of school Susan Koss. “Fifty Nifty” is a song in which students recite the 50 states really fast, in alphabetical order. This year, for the first time in the school’s his-tory, there were 50 third-graders to sing it. Exactly 13 of them started at our school in pre-k, which was funny because the song starts with these words: “Fifty, nifty United States, from the 13 original colo-nies.” Before the song the third-graders did a special skit featuring them-selves as the 50 states and the 13

colonies. “I just wanted to have the song and not the play that came before,” said Rafe Epstein, a third-grader. But some students liked the new version. “I kind of wanted to do the play,” Lianna Rosman said. Kindergarten performed a song called “We Celebrate America.” The first grade sang a song called “A Grateful Nation.” The second grade sang “Yankee Doodle Dandy.” The fourth grade did a song called “Ten Li Et Hayom Hazeh,” a

Hebrew song about optimism. The fifth grade did “Of Thee I Sing America,” a song about America. And, last but not least, the sixth grade did “Kvuzat Shel Ztvaim,” a Hebrew song about wanting peace.— Anna Brosowsky, fourth-grader,

and Gabriel Kanter-Goodell, fifth-grader

Key Elementary Before the Thanksgiving holi-days, the fifth grade visited Ford’s Theatre. We learned about President

Abraham Lincoln and what life was like when Lincoln was president. Our tour guide showed us around the museum, the theater and the house where Lincoln died. We first toured the museum underneath the theater. We watched films, studied artifacts from Lincoln’s White House, and even saw the gun Booth used to shoot President Lincoln. After the muse-um, we went upstairs to the actual theater. We saw the part of the the-ater where Lincoln sat to watch the

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play “Our American Cousin.” Isabela McDonald, a fifth-grader on the trip, said, “I really enjoyed see-ing the actual seats where Lincoln and his wife sat.” After Lincoln was shot, he was taken across the street to the Peterson Boarding House. That is where we visited next. We even acted out the carrying of Lincoln across the street. There, Lincoln was laid in a small bed. He was so tall that they had to lay him diago-nally in a 6-foot bed. In that bed, Lincoln took his last breath. Fifth-grade teacher Ms. Shields said, “Ford’s Theatre was great way to bring Abraham Lincoln to life for the students.”

— Duncan Ryan and Lysander Miliaras, fifth-graders

Lowell School On our curriculum night cele-brating our study of China, sixth-graders displayed some of the work that we created during the fall. We made models of the terra cotta warriors that the Chinese made to guard their Emperor Qin in the afterlife. This was a very fun process for the sixth grade. First, in art we sculpted models of the terra cotta warriors out of clay. We made everything from soldiers to ser-vants. Next, in Humanities we wrote stories about our terra cotta warriors on what their afterlife was like. The stories were displayed with the sculptures in the middle

school atrium. In addition, we wrote a para-graph about the culture of Chinese tea. We researched and wrote an essay about some aspect of Chinese tea culture, then we had revisions and finally we presented the fin-ished product. We also made a visual project of our choosing. First, we wrote three topics we were interested in. Then the teacher would approve one. The projects could range from building a model to a keynote presentation. We also performed a Chinese ribbon and sword dance. We fin-ished with a Chinese potluck sup-per. It was a rewarding experience.

— Hannah Davis, sixth-grader

Maret School We play a lot of fun games in third grade. Trashketball is a game we play every Thursday. It is a math game. In Trashketball, there are eight shots, and each shot is harder than the one before. The sev-enth shot is located on the multipli-cation rug in the left back corner of the room, where you can barely see the bucket. The eighth shot is from the chair at our teacher Mr. Stone’s desk. If you make it, you get on the Wall of Fame. I like the fourth shot best because it is easier for me. Wolf is a writing game we play. You have to write at least half a page to earn a shot. Wolf is a new game that came out last year. The rules are to be silent (because it’s golf), and when it’s your turn you take the putter and pick your shot. Then you hit it toward the Wolf

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For designer Allie Mann, Christmas isn’t Christmas without the image of Seuss’

Grinch “shoving that decorated tree up that chimney.” Luckily she found someone who agreed: 8-year-old Sophie, who is being treated for neuroblastoma, and wanted to decorate a very Seuss Christmas tree. This is Mann’s first year participating in the Georgetown Jingle, an annual fundraiser that pairs local designers with children and young adults who are either current or for-mer cancer patients, to plan and decorate a 9-foot Christmas tree. The trees are then sold to raise money for pediat-ric oncology programs at the Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mann, who works for home

remodeling and design service Case Design Inc., submitted her idea for a Dr. Seuss-themed Christmas tree over the summer — and was paired up with Sophie, a young cancer patient currently in remission who, Mann said, “just loved everything Seuss.” Together

they created elaborate purple and blue orna-ments for their tree, which they decided to base on the mischie-vous characters Thing One and Thing Two from Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat.” The tree was priced at $2,500.

The tree sales were part of a weekend of events that included a “Winter Wonderland” family fundraiser and silent auc-

tion, and later a sold-out show fea-turing singer Pamela Stanley. For the winner of the day’s auction, jewelry designer Samantha Friedman had an additional prize — an elaborate holiday mantel set-ting and assorted jewelry estimated

to be worth $6,000. Since 2006, the Georgetown Jingle has raised more than $1.5 million for the Lombardi Center’s pediatric oncology programs. In that time, the funds have estab-lished a pediatric bone marrow transplant unit, in collaboration with Duke University Hospital and the National Institutes of Health, that is scheduled to be completed this summer. They’ve also support-ed psychiatry services for cancer patients and their families, along with initiatives for the Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program and the pediatric palliative care pro-gram at Georgetown. Seventeen trees were displayed for sale this year at the Four Seasons Hotel lobby in Georgetown — including a tree decked out in Lego toys; a “Wizard of Oz”-themed tree, complete with red poppies and figurines of char-acters from the film; and a “story-book tree” made entirely of pages repurposed from used books. Visitors and tree designers chatted over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, while the GraceNotes, a student a cappella group from Georgetown University, serenaded guests. Event chair Donna Shank understands the experience of par-enting a child with cancer — her son was treated for T-cell leukemia a few years ago, and her family

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This year’s Janney Winter Fair has expanded into the Tenley WinterFest, which will be

held Saturday at the school and other neighborhood spots. At Janney, the event will feature a craft fair, musical performances, roasted chestnuts and other snacks, hot chocolate and a Winter Garden of Lights (from 2 to 6 p.m.). Activities will also include a sto-rytime, face painting, craft activities and a book sale at the Tenley-Friendship Library (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.); an art exhibit and building tours at Iona Senior Services (2 to 6 p.m.); and musical performances at Middle C Music (2 to 6 p.m.). A kids’ scavenger hunt during the week leading up to the event will encourage kids to hunt for

more than a dozen “Tenley Yetis” — little abominable snow monsters hidden in shops and other places in Tenleytown. Prize collection will take place Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Janney. Janney Elementary School is located at 4130 Albemarle St. NW, and the other sites are on the same block or nearby. For details, email janneywinterfest@gmail.com.■ The National Zoo will present “ZooLights” through Jan. 1. The annual celebration — which debuted for the season Friday — features lighted displays, access to a number of zoo houses, a new “con-servation carousel,” snowless zoo tubing on 150-foot-long tracks down Lion/Tiger Hill, gingerbread habitat contests and holiday treats,

among the many attractions. ZooLights is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 9 and then daily (except Christmas Day) from Dec. 14 through Jan. 1. Admission is free, though some of the activities require a fee. Parking costs $9 for members of Friends of the National Zoo and $16 for nonmembers. nationalzoo.si.edu.■ The Downtown Holiday Market has returned for its eighth year, set-ting up shop through Dec. 23. More than 180 artisans will join with live entertainment and comfort foods to offer gifts and fun at an outdoor marketplace in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery on F Street between 7th and 9th streets NW. The market will be open daily from noon to 8 p.m. downtownholidaymarket.com.■ The Willard Hotel will present its 11th annual “Holiday Lobbying” series of choral concerts through Dec. 22.

Performances will take place nightly from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (except Sundays). Performers include the 18th Street Singers (Dec. 7), the chorus from Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School (Dec. 8) and many more. The Willard Hotel is located at 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-628-9100; washington.interconti-nental.com.■ The Willard Hotel will offer a

holiday after-noon tea, featur-ing sweets like a white choco-late sleigh with fresh berries and gingerbread men, drinks and a live harp, in Peacock Alley daily in December (except Dec. 25, 26 and 31). Tea is served from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $42 per person, or $56 with a glass of Moet & Chandon Champagne. The Willard Hotel is located at 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Reservations are recom-mended. 202-628-9100; washing-ton.intercontinental.com.■ The St. Albans Christmas House Tour will be held Dec. 7 and 8, featuring five decorated homes in the Phillips Park neigh-borhood. The house tour will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8, with a special holiday boutique available in Marriott Hall of the St. Albans School, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. NW,

from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Shopping will also be available on the B2 level of the Cathedral park-ing garage — relocated from the Herb Cottage, which is undergoing renovations — during the tour. The shop will stay open until 8 p.m. on Dec. 13.■ The Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens will host its Russian Winter Festival Dec. 8 and 9. The festival will feature a new one-act play based on traditional Russian stories of Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden, a chance to meet and pose for pictures with the characters, a hands-on art activity, shopping, dining and more. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 8 and 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for members, $10 for students, and $5 for children 6 through 18; they are free for chil-dren under age 6. Hillwood is locat-ed at 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807; hillwoodmuseum.org.■ The Washington Revels will present the 30th annual “Christmas Revels” Dec. 8 through 16 at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium. For its 30th celebration of the winter solstice, the group will call upon elements of past shows to renew the spirit of joy that marks this time of year. The show will fea-ture singalongs, a madcap “Twelve Days of Christmas,” new seasonal music, country and Morris dancing and more. Performance times vary. Tickets cost $12 to $45. Lisner Auditorium is located at 21st and H streets NW. 800-595-4849; revelsdc.org.■ Folger Consort will present

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Photo by Jane Varner MalhotraA Janney Elementary second-grader poses with wooden yeti cutouts built by Wilson High School’s robotics club and designed by Wilson sophomore Mazlyn Ortiz. A family of yetis will be in the Janney garden for photo-ops during the Tenley WinterFest.

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“Florence: Christmas Music of the Trecento” Dec. 14 through 23 at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Joined by vocal ensemble Trio Eos and guest instrumentalists, the Folger Consort will present a joy-ous celebration in the Elizabethan theater, decorated for the holidays. Performance times vary. Tickets cost $50. Folger Shakespeare Library is located at 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077; folger.edu.■ Weichert, Realtors, will host a toy drive through Dec. 14, collect-ing gifts for financially and physi-cally disadvantaged children at local offices, including 5034

Wisconsin Ave. NW and 4250 Connecticut Ave. NW. weichert.com.■ The Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens will host wreath workshops Dec. 15. Participants will take a walk through the grounds with horticul-turist Bill Johnson and create their own wreaths of fresh greens to take home. Supplies will be provided. Workshops will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $50; $40 for members. Hillwood is located at 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807; hillwoodmuseum.org.■ The Cathedral Choral Society will present “The Joy of Christmas” Dec. 15 and 16 at Washington National Cathedral. Under the baton of music direc-

tor J. Reilly Lewis, the society will join with the Washington Symphonic Brass and guest choir The Madrigal Singers from Langley High school to sing carols. Performances are at noon (fami-ly show) and 4 p.m. Dec. 15 and 4 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets cost $25. Washington National Cathedral is located at Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-2228; cathedralchoralsociety.org. ■ The Children’s Chorus of Washington will present its “World Holiday Celebrations” concerts Dec. 15 and 16 at National City Christian Church. Performances will begin at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $25 to $52 for adults; $10 to $12 for children 12 and younger and chorus alumni. National City Christian Church is

located at 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-237-1005; childrenschorus.com.■ Washington National Opera will present a family-friendly pro-duction of Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” Dec. 21 through 23 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. The opera will be performed in English with English surtitles, mak-ing it easy for families to follow along. The fairy tale of lost chil-dren, candy treats and an evil witch is appropriate for ages 9 and older. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 and 2 p.m. Dec. 23. Tickets cost $44 to $69. The performance run is sold out, but patrons may call 202-467-4600 to inquire about last-min-ute availability. kennedy-center.org.

originally envisioned as a cocktail hour, Shank said, but it has grown each year as word of mouth around the design community spreads. Organizers are now inundated with concepts and requests from designers to create trees for the fun-draiser. In fact, it’s become so pop-ular that they’ve had to turn some designers away. But as the Georgetown Jingle has evolved, the focus has remained fixed on supporting the Lombardi Center and its director, Aziza Shad. Shad treated Shank’s son, and the two have maintained a close relationship. “I would do anything for Georgetown,” Shank said. Georgetown Jingle committee member Ashley Klick said the event’s beneficiaries — such as the bone marrow transplant unit and the cancer survivors support group — are all part of an effort to “treat the whole person and the whole family.” And the D.C. design communi-ty, Klick said, is a perfect group to tap into for the cause. They “don’t have a lot of outlets to give back, and it’s a very generous communi-ty,” she said. The cause hits close to home for Klick, too. While growing up, Klick had a friend with cancer; now, she brings her own children to the Georgetown Jingle to do holiday crafts with the designers and “jingle ambassadors,” and learn more about contributing to their community. “It’s important for kids to learn about giving back,” she said. “And they love coming here, seeing the trees. It’s about the spirit of giving.”

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Murch Elementary On Nov. 16, the fourth-grade classes at Murch enjoyed a five-

hour trip to the Capitol. The classes toured the Capitol and watched a 20-minute movie on its history. The students got to look at statues of former presidents, founders of states and other important people through-out history. We had the privilege of watching a speech in the House gal-lery, after going through security! We looked at all different kinds of artwork. We got to see the dome of the Capitol, and the wonderful mas-terpiece painted on the walls around it. Fourth-graders also got to see the original Supreme Court Room. To seal the envelope of the field trip, the students had the opportuni-ty to meet Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. She was born and raised in Minnesota. The students got to ask Sen. Klobuchar questions about herself and her job. She was the senator who pushed the bill that

warned people not to put lead in toys. She told us the story of one child who had bitten a toy with lead in it (a Thomas the Tank Engine) and died.

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National Presbyterian School At our Thanksgiving Service on Nov. 20, we took a trip around the world! We sang songs in Hebrew, Swahili, Spanish and American Sign Language. The sixth-graders played the national anthem on handbells, and the fifth-grade hand-bell choir played Fanfare Praise. We prayed for people all over the world. Our head of school, Mr. Neill, told a wonderful story of the help

he received from passing NPS fami-lies when he got a flat tire that same morning and how, even when we have trouble, there is something good that comes out of it. Our chap-lain, Rev. Dunfee, told us a story that taught us to always look on the good side of things and to find something to be thankful for. It was an amazing service.

— Jack Bradley, fifth-grader

Parkmont School On Nov. 14, the World Religion class at Parkmont School visited the Sri Siva Vishnu Hindu Temple in Lanham, Md. The guide talked to the class about karma. The guide also talked to us about the Hindu laws. He told us that Hindus praise or worship a lot of gods, like Shiva, Vishnu and Ganesh. The guide talked to us about how each god has a specific purpose in the religion. I also learned that one of the priests from that temple blessed Vice President Joe Biden for Diwali. I was really surprised when I heard that. We were blessed by that priest in front of goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. The guide told about some of the things that are in the Hindu religion. Some of the things Hinduism teaches are to not want anything that your neighbor has and that you should not mess with your neigh-bor’s wife. That is the same thing as what I have seen in the Bible at church. I think the visit was very nice and spiritual, a rich experience. They were polite to us and gave us mango pulp and milk smoothies. The smoothies were delicious!

— Shavar Clarke, seventh-grader

Ross Elementary Are you a fourth- or fifth-grad-er? It’s time to start thinking about middle school options! Here at Ross Elementary our counselor, Mr. Rogers, hosted a Middle School Night on Nov. 27. It was a chance for fourth- and fifth-grade parents and students to talk to different middle schools about their pro-grams. There was a great turnout from parents, students and schools. Some of the middle schools that attended were Hardy, Washington Latin, BASIS DC, Columbia Heights Educational Campus and Washington Jesuit Academy. Principal Searl also attended the event to talk to different schools. It was a successful night and hopefully it gave parents and stu-dents more information to help them decide which middle school is right for them. Mr. Rogers deserves a special thank-you for coordinating this night. Thank you, Mr. Rogers!

— Kevin Rivera, fifth-grader

St. Albans School It is that time of year when the weather gets colder, days get short-er, and the smell of turkey fills the house. Initiated by the pilgrims and Native Americans hundreds of years ago, Thanksgiving is regarded as a major holiday and happens on the fourth Thursday in November. Every Thanksgiving, the normal

pattern for Americans is to get nice and full during the dinner, then trav-el to all the stores on Black Friday to have a huge shopping spree. I am not an American, however, but a Canadian. During both American and Canadian Thanksgivings, I am able to visit Toronto, which is where I am from. Although I do love a delicious Thanksgiving din-ner, recently it has been difficult to celebrate either Thanksgiving holi-day because my family is still in the process of settling down. At this time of year, when I sit down at the lunch table in the cafe-teria at school and watch the succu-lent turkey being carved by Mr. Herman, I impatiently wait for the delicious meal to unfold. On that day this November, the Blue-White swim meet rap battles were taking place, making the end of the lunch even more exciting.

— William Kim, Form II (eighth-grader)

St. Ann’s Academy Each year during the month of November, the students of St. Ann’s Academy hold a Turkey Feather contest to raise money for a charity. Each class displays a “naked” tur-key outside the classroom and stu-dents can purchase feathers for their turkeys. Each feather is 25 cents, or you can get five feathers for a dol-lar. The class that purchases the most feathers wins a pizza party and free dress day. Competition is fierce as students notice that the turkeys are getting more and more feathers. Students start bringing in $20 bills to purchase 100 feathers at a time. This year in an effort to “go green” along with raising money for a cause, we used newspapers to cut out the feathers. The fifth grade sponsors this activity. They cut the feathers, collect the money from students and distribute the pur-chased feathers. Each class is responsible for decorating their own turkeys with feathers. “This fund-raising project becomes an excellent lesson in finance and production as well,” said Mrs. Thompson, the fifth-grade teacher. The fifth grade has to account for all the money, and trace and cut out feathers. This fun and competitive effort raises lots of money for great chari-ties. This year St. Ann’s donated $1,000 to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. And the fifth grade won the contest, purchasing more than 1,000 feathers. “There wasn’t enough room on our turkey for all of the feathers,” said Michaela Herdoiza. The students are looking forward to the pizza party and free dress day.

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fifth-graders

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unmarked pits there. Those woods were subsequently subdivided into the Spring Valley community. Since contamination began to surface in 1993, the Army Corps has spent $221 million cleaning up the area. The 4825 Glenbrook property is the most notorious in Spring Valley — the Army has spent $45 million on that quarter acre alone, and will spend $13.5 million more on its newly commenced 18-month proj-ect to restore the site to residential standards. Even before this stage of the cleanup, workers had removed more than 500 munitions items, 400 pounds of laboratory glassware and more than 100 tons of soil con-taminated with arsenic and other hazardous substances from 4825 Glenbrook. Officials believe anoth-er burial pit remains under the home’s southeast corner, and deter-mined that removing the house is the only viable cleanup option. At the end of the project, the property will have fresh soil and grass, and all traces of the house and its backyard retaining walls will have been removed, according to Army Corps spokesperson Andrea Takash. At that point, the lot would be legally cleared for new construction or could remain as green space. The Army had selected this cleanup option — the most inten-sive of several proposals — in December 2011, and the work was originally scheduled to begin in the spring. It took longer than antici-pated to secure demolition permits,

officials said, and the start date was pushed back to August, then October and then Nov. 29. During the work, most excava-tion will take place within a tent equipped with air filters, and the Army will monitor air quality at the edges of the property, project man-ager Brenda Barber said at an on-site briefing Thursday. “We’ve very carefully planned this to ensure there is no risk,” she said. The types of chemicals found previously on the property — including arsenic and mustard — could cause respiratory problems or skin irritation if they aren’t handled correctly, according to Takash. Spring Valley advisory neigh-borhood commissioner Nan Wells, who attended Thursday’s briefing, said in an interview that the com-munity needs to monitor the clean-up process. “The Army has put forward a good plan, but we need to make sure it’s followed,” she said. The Army has already excavated most of the property that isn’t blocked by the house, but Barber said if workers found unexpected munitions near the edges of 4825 Glenbrook, they would seek to investigate more on adjacent prop-erties. Elsewhere in Spring Valley and on the American University cam-pus, the Army Corps is monitoring wells bored to test groundwater, and is preparing a report discussing what, if any, further cleanup is nec-essary, according to Takash. The Army expects to have spent a total of $237 million in Spring Valley by the time the neighborhood’s clean-up is complete.

GLENBROOK: Demolition startsFrom Page 1

school system. “Explaining policy and why it’s important for students and teachers is a big part of what we do on the school board,” said Lord. “All the skills I honed as a journalist serve me in that position — it was a very natu-ral transition.” Kathy Patterson, who lives in Chevy Chase, has the distinction of

being the only reporter interviewed for the 1978 book to seek, much less attain, full-time elected office; she served as the Ward 3 D.C. Council member from 1995 to 2007. Like Lord, Patterson said many of the skills she learned as a reporter trans-lated to public office. “I became a journalist because I wanted to write, and I wanted to make a difference,” said Patterson, who was a reporter for the

Washington bureau of the Kansas City Star when Hess interviewed her in ’78. “As a legislator, one holds government accountable, gets answers to questions, and figures things out — there are a lot of simi-larities to journalism.” “Whatever Happened to the Washington Reporters, 1978–2012” was published by Brookings Institution Press and is available for $26.95.

REPORTERS: Book project revisits D.C. journalistsFrom Page 15

the right thing most of the time. Right now that figure is 19 percent. Part of that precipitous fall, Brooks reasoned, is Comedy Central. “Hypocrisy, in the last 10 years, has become the car-dinal sin,” said Silverman, and it cuts across both liberal and conservative satire. With increasing frequency, news outlets and pro-grams like “The Daily Show” are pointing out examples of politicians saying or doing the exact opposite of what they said they were going to say or do. The availability of recorded media of our political lead-ers has only made that job easier, and with Facebook and Twitter, jokes catch fire faster. Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s comment on “binders full of women” took flight in social media, demonstrating how satire that’s heard and spread quickly can have a big effect on a campaign, Mankoff pointed out. Of course, political satire has been around as long as there have been political leaders to poke fun of — it dates back to Aristophanes, the Greek playwright; and in the United States, Benjamin Franklin. “We’ve always had satirists in our history, from Will Rogers to H.L. Mencken to Art Buchwald,” said Totenberg. “People have always gotten their information from them, and they’ve entertained and amused us, and a lot of things that they’ve said have stayed with us for generations.” Totenberg lauded Colbert’s coverage of campaign finance, saying, “He describes [it] more clearly than I can on my best day,” and she praised Stewart’s reports on the failure of the federal government to pledge funds for the health care of 9/11 first responders. “They can deliver a savage piece of satire with a very

specific point,” she added, noting that neither use just one-joke lines. Poundstone said she appreciates satire for bringing important issues to the fore, but said she gets scared when people say Comedy Central is the only place they get their news. “I think it’s really important that education become stronger and stronger so we continue to be able to get the joke,” she said. Brooks also spoke of his firsthand experience wit-nessing the partisan divisions of humor. In August, he wrote a column titled “The Real Romney,” which drew attention as much for its departure from his usual serious conservative tone as for its satirical ribbing of Romney on the eve of the Republican National Convention. “All my Democratic friends came up to me and said, ‘That was hilarious,’” said Brooks. “And all my Republican friends came up to me and said, ‘You’re really not very funny.’” The lively forum was a fundraiser for Moment, a nonprofit magazine with a storied history. Nobel Prize laureate Elie Wiesel and author Leonard Fein founded the publication in 1975, naming it after “Der Moment,” a popular Yiddish newspaper in Warsaw that ceased publication during World War II when its offices were bombed. Epstein took over as publisher in 2004. While Moment writes about Jewish culture and news-makers, “it’s not just for Jews,” Epstein pointed out. The magazine covers literature and the arts, it has a robust investigative journalism arm, and it recently began pub-lishing a series on Arabs in Israel. The Nov. 18 event also honored Northwest D.C. resi-dent Bert Foer, a board member credited with helping to guide the magazine. His sons — novelist Jonathan Safran Foer, and journalists Franklin and Joshua Foer — paid tribute to their father with a comedic presentation of their own. The proceeds from the symposium will also benefit the magazine’s Daniel Pearl Investigative Journalism Initiative, which supports young journalists reporting on “deeply ingrained prejudices,” in honor of the slain Wall Street Journal reporter. This year’s winner is working on a piece about the resurgence of racism in South Africa.

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The 4400 blocks of Alton Place and Albemarle Street are home to a quaint older

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named for the family of builders, the Robeys, who constructed and lived in about a dozen houses there at the turn of the 20th century. One of the last of the early Robeyville homes, which are now considered part of American University Park, can be found at 4400 Albemarle St. Built in 1911 by brothers Fred and James Robey, the classic American foursquare house is situ-ated on a corner lot and offers wel-coming curb appeal, featuring an open porch with a prairie-style overhanging roof that spans the width of the front of the home. A white picket fence runs along the side yard. Upon entering the charming home, one is bathed in light thanks to the multitude of large two-over-two windows, which show off the gleam of the original hardwood floors throughout the house. The wood staircase, which was recently refinished, leads up to the second

level, and the living room and kitchen sit off the first floor’s center hallway. In the living room, previous owners installed a wood mantel fireplace that, while not origi-nal, matches the period of the house in appearance. A double opening leads into the dining room. The kitchen is spacious for a house of this era, and was recently updated with cherry cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances from such brands as Whirlpool and Jenn-Air. While it’s not large enough to accommodate a kitchen table, new residents will likely get full use of the adjacent dining room. A pow-der room was conveniently installed next to the kitchen in a space that was likely part of a for-mer pantry. Another pantry space adjacent to the kitchen was converted into a mudroom, complete with bead-

board cupboards and a bench. It leads to a spacious backyard with lots of landscaping possibilities. Those with a green thumb will appreciate the small paned-glass potting shed attached to the back of the house, which could be used year-round for planting herbs, tomatoes or flowering plants. Upstairs are the home’s three bedrooms, all of which offer con-siderable closet space for a home of this era, though a few of those closets were installed more recent-ly. The two-over-two windows allow light to flood the second-

floor rooms as well. The largest bedroom overlooks the front yard, and includes a stair-case that leads to the attic. One of two bedrooms in the rear of the home has a small window bench that overlooks the backyard. In the center hall, there is ample room for linens in an original clos-et with nearly hidden bottom shelves built into the baseboard. Across the hall is the full bath-room, which buyers may want to

update. An unfinished basement and attic, complete with antique wallpa-per, provide useful storage spaces. This three-bedroom, 1.5-bath property at 4400 Albemarle St. is offered for $879,000. An open house will be held Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Steve Agostino of Long & Foster Real Estate’s Taylor Agostino Group at 202-321-5506 or steve.agostino@lnf.com.

A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington December 5, 2012 ■ Page 25

‘Robeyville’ home exudes charm, history in AU Park

Photos courtesy of Long & Foster Real EstateThis three-bedroom, 1.5-bath American foursquare house on Albemarle Street is priced at $879,000.

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Wednesday, Dec. 5

Benefit ■AfundraiserfortheDCPublicLibraryFoundationwillfeatureabooksigningandreceptionwithKittyKelley,authorof“CapturingCamelot:StanleyTretick’sIconicImagesoftheKennedys.”6:30p.m.$100;reservationsrequired.GeorgetownLibrary,3260RSt.NW.202-727-4943.

Class ■GenKelsangVarahiwillleadaclasson“PurifyingandLettingGoofthePast.”7to8:30p.m.$12.VajrayoginiBuddhistCenter,1803ConnecticutAve.NW.202-986-2257.The class will continue Dec. 12 and 19.

Concert ■Progressivehip-hopartistChristylezBaconwilljoinShepherdElementarySchoolstudentsfortheirannualholidayconcert.6:45to8p.m.Free.ShepherdElementarySchool,780014thSt.NW.202-576-6140.

Discussions and lectures ■TheFriendsoftheTenley-FriendshipLibrarywillpresentatalkbyJamesJohnston,authorof“FromSlaveShiptoHarvard:YarrowMamoutandtheHistoryofanAfricanAmericanFamily.”7p.m.Free.Tenley-FriendshipLibrary,4450WisconsinAve.NW.202-727-1488. ■CalvinTrillinwilldiscusshisbook“Dogfight:The2012PresidentialCampaigninVerse.”7p.m.Free.PoliticsandProse,5015ConnecticutAve.NW.202-364-1919. ■NASAexecutiveJennGusteticwillspeakaboutwomenintechnologyaspartofthe“DCStartupForum”seriesspon-soredbyWAMU-FMandAmericanUniversity’sSchoolofCommunication.7p.m.Free.WechslerTheater,MaryGraydonCenter,AmericanUniversity,4400MassachusettsAvenueNW.202-885-2220. ■Abookdiscussionserieson“HomeSweetHome”—aboutthenotionof“home”asanebulousplaceofnostalgia,securityandbetrayal—willfocuson“WhatMaisieKnew”byHenryJames.7p.m.Free.ChevyChaseLibrary,5625

ConnecticutAve.NW.202-282-0021. ■JonathanSacks,chiefrabbioftheUnitedHebrewCongregationsofGreatBritainandtheCommonwealth,willdiscusshisbook“TheGreatPartnership:Science,Religion,andtheSearchforMeaning.”7p.m.$15.Sixth&IHistoricSynagogue,600ISt.NW.877-435-9849.

Film ■GoldenbearProductionswillpresentthepremiereofitsKickstarter-fundedshortfilm,“TheGardenofSteven,”aboutasmall-townmissionaryinastrangelandwhostumblesdownthelowroadtosalva-tion.Aquestion-and-answersessionwiththefilmmakerswillfolloweachscreening.7:30,8:15and9p.m.$15.DistrictofColumbiaArtsCenter,243818thSt.NW.tgospremiere.eventbrite.com.

Performances ■Montreal-basedexperimentalartistSocalledwillperform.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■BusboysandPoetswillpresent“OpenMicPoetry,”whichwillfeaturespo-ken-wordperformersandmusicians.9to11p.m.$5.CullenRoom,BusboysandPoets,10255thSt.NW.202-789-2227.

Sale ■TheeighthannualDowntownHolidayMarketwillfeatureexhibitors,localfoodandlivemusic.Noonto8p.m.Freeadmis-sion.SidewalkofFStreetbetween7thand9thstreetsNW,infrontoftheSmithsonianAmericanArtMuseumandNationalPortraitGallery.downtownholidaymarket.com.The market will continue through Dec. 23 from noon to 8 p.m. daily.

Special events ■TheDaughtersoftheAmericanRevolution’s11thannualChristmasopenhousewillfeaturelivechoralmusic,toursofperiodroomsdecoratedfortheholidays,avisitfromSantaClausandmore.5:30to8p.m.Free.DARMemorialContinentalHall,1776DSt.NW.202-572-0563. ■TheWashingtonDCJewishCommunityCenterwillhostaknittingandcrochetingpartytomakehats,scarves,socksandslippersforpeoplewhoare

homeless.7p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.WashingtonDCJewishCommunityCenter,152916thSt.NW.washingtondcjcc.org.The event will repeat Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday,Dec.6

Concerts ■TheBrownBagConcertSerieswillfeaturecellistVasilyPopovperformingworksbyBach,CassadoandPopov.Noon.Free.AuditoriumA-5,MartinLutherKingJr.MemorialLibrary,901GSt.NW.202-727-0321. ■OrganistThomGuthriewillperformholidaymusicat“FirstThursday@FirstChurch.”5:30to7p.m.Free.FirstCongregationalUnitedChurchofChrist,10thandGstreetsNW.202-628-4317. ■AccordionistandvocalistRayAbshirewillperform.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■AcappellagroupTheCapitalHearingswillperform.6:30to8p.m.Free.ConservatoryGardenCourt,U.S.BotanicGarden,100MarylandAve.SW.202-225-8333. ■TheWashingtonPerformingArtsSocietywillpresenttheChuchoValdésQuintet.7p.m.$35.Sixth&IHistoricSynagogue,600ISt.NW.800-745-3000. ■TheInterFaithConferenceofMetropolitanWashingtonwillholdits33rdannualInterfaithConcert,“ACelebrationoftheSacredinSong,Dance,andChant.”7:30to9p.m.$15to$30.WashingtonHebrewCongregation,3935MacombSt.NW.202-234-6300. ■TheEmbassySerieswillpresent“LuxembourgatHolidayTime—ACelebrationofMostlyBaroqueMusic,”fea-turingtrumpeterMarcWeydert,baritoneJeromeBarryandpianistsMauriceClémentandGeorgePeachey.7:30p.m.$140to$150.EmbassyofLuxembourg,2200MassachusettsAve.NW.202-625-3561.The concert will repeat Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ■“JazzattheAtlas”willfeaturetheJohnHollenbeckLargeEnsemble.8p.m.$15to$25.AtlasPerformingArtsCenter,1333HSt.NE.202-399-7993.

Discussions and lectures ■Expertswilldiscuss“AginginPlace:Planning’sRolesandResponsibilities.”9:30a.m.tonoon.$20;$12forstudents.

Reservationsrequired.NationalBuildingMuseum,401FSt.NW.202-272-2448. ■FrançoisRivasseau,ministerplenipo-tentiaryanddeputyheadoftheEuropeanUniondelegationtotheUnitedStates,willdiscuss“TheEuropeanUnionandPeace:WhyaNobelPrize?”11:30a.m.Free;res-ervationsrequired.Room500,Bernstein-OffitBuilding,JohnsHopkinsUniversitySchoolofAdvancedInternationalStudies,1717MassachusettsAve.NW.eventbrite.com/event/4887178683. ■TheAsiaSocietywillpresentatalkbyAdm.SamuelJ.LocklearIII,command-eroftheU.S.PacificCommand.11a.m.to12:30p.m.Free;reser-vationsrequired.WashingtonClub,15DupontCircleNW.asiadc@asiasociety.org. ■The“25Architectsin25Weeks”serieswillfeatureatalkbyRobertGurneyonmodernarchitecture.Noon.Free;reser-vationsrequired.DistrictArchitectureCenter,4217thSt.NW.aiadc.com. ■TimemagazineeditorMichaelDuffy,authorof“ThePresident’sClub:InsidetheWorld’sMostExclusiveFraternity,”willdis-cussthepersonalandpoliticalrelation-shipsamongAmerica’smodernpresi-dents.Luncheonat12:15p.m.;programat1p.m.$10to$30.Woman’sNationalDemocraticClub,1526NewHampshireAve.NW.202-232-7363. ■Panelistswilldiscussissuessur-roundingbioethicsandhumanrights.1p.m.Free.MumfordRoom,Room,MadisonBuilding,LibraryofCongress,101IndependenceAve.SE.202-707-1492. ■AdeleMorris,policydirectorofClimateandEnergyEconomicsProjectsattheBrookingsInstitution,willjoinotherpaneliststodiscuss“Solutionstothe

‘FiscalCliff’:HowPuttingaPriceonCarbonCanPlayaRole.”5p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.RomeBuildingAuditorium,JohnsHopkinsUniversitySchoolofAdvancedInternationalStudies,1619MassachusettsAve.NW.rsvp.washington@mri.gouv.qc.ca. ■ArtistMiguelLuciano,CultureStrikecoordinatorFaviannaRodriguezandcura-torRaqueldeAndawilldiscuss“DreamKites,”apublicartprojectthatinvolvedundocumentedyouthinD.C.6p.m.Free.ArtMuseumoftheAmericas,20118thSt.NW.amamuseum.org. ■GlennJ.MacPherson,ageologistattheNationalMuseumofNaturalHistory,willdiscuss“Cosmochemistry:DecodingtheHiddenMessagesofSpace.”6:45to8:15p.m.$25.S.DillonRipleyCenter,1100JeffersonDriveSW.202-633-3030. ■KevinPhillipswilldiscusshisbook“1775:AGoodYearforRevolution.”7p.m.Free.PoliticsandProse,5015ConnecticutAve.NW.202-364-1919. ■GeorgetownDaySchool’s“Parentinginthe21stCentury”discussionserieswillfeatureatalkbypsychologist,educator,consultantandauthorBradSachs,found-eroftheFatherCenter.7p.m.Free.GeorgetownDaySchool,4200DavenportSt.NW.gds.org. ■AnEthicalDilemmasReadingGroup,ledbyGeorgeMasonUniversityprofessorPhilBurnham,willdiscuss“TheWinterofOurDiscontent”byJohnSteinbeck.7to8:30p.m.Free;registrationrequired.ClevelandParkLibrary,3310ConnecticutAve.NW.202-282-3080. ■PanelistsLyndaJohnsonRobb,CokieRoberts,BessAbellandMichaelL.Gillettewilldiscusstheachievementsandcontri-butionsofLadyBirdJohnsononthe100thanniversaryofherbirth.Abooksigningwillfollow.7p.m.Free.McGowanTheater,NationalArchivesBuilding,ConstitutionAvenuebetween7thand9thstreetsNW.202-357-5000. ■TranslatorKatharineGratwickBakerwilldiscuss“DefiningaSelf:OneWoman’sJourneyThroughStalin’sGulag,”abouthertranslationofamemoirbyOlgaAdamova-Sliozberg.7:30p.m.Free.BowenCenterfortheStudyoftheFamily,4400MacArthurBlvd.NW.202-965-4400. ■EricandSarahMcNair-Landry,anadventurousbrother-sisterteamfromBaffinIsland,willdiscuss“KiteSkiingtheNorthwestPassage.”7:30p.m.$20.GrosvenorAuditorium,NationalGeographic,1600MSt.NW.202-857-7700. ■EllenCassedywilldiscussherbook“WeAreHere:MemoriesoftheLithuanianHolocaust.”7:30p.m.Free;reservationsrequested.WashingtonDCJewishCommunityCenter,152916thSt.NW.washingtondcjcc.org.

Films ■TheSmithCenterforHealingandtheArtswillpresentHankRogerson’sdocu-mentary“ShakespeareBehindBars,”abehind-the-sceneslookataKentuckypris-

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Thursday, DeCemBer 6■Concert:NationalSymphonyOrchestraandpianistYujaWangwillperformworksbyChopin,LutoslawskiandTchaikovsky.7p.m.$10to$85.ConcertHall,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.This concert will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

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on’stheatertroupeastheyrehearseandperform“TheTempest.”6:30p.m.Free;reservationsrequested.SmithCenterforHealingandtheArts,1632USt.NW.smithcenter.org. ■AcelebrationofQuentinTarantino’s20-yearcareerinindependentcinemawillfeaturethedirector’s1994film“PulpFiction,”alongwithexclusivenewinter-viewsandtrailersforfilmsthatinfluencedhiswork.7p.m.$12.50.AMCMazzaGallerie,5300WisconsinAve.NW.fathomevents.com. ■TheAvaloninFocusserieswillfea-turethedocumentary“Hellbound?”aboutthecontentiousdebateovertheChristiandoctrineofhell.Aquestion-and-answersessionwithdirectorKevinMillerandcastmemberFrankSchaefferwillfollow.8p.m.$11.50;$9forstudents;$8.75forseniors;$8.50forages12andyounger.AvalonTheatre,5612ConnecticutAve.NW.202-966-6000.

Performances ■BalletFolkloricoMexicanodeGeorgetownwillpresentitsannualwintershowcase.8p.m.Free.WalshBlackBoxTheatre,WalshBuilding,GeorgetownUniversity,37thandOstreetsNW.202-687-2787. ■WashingtonImprovTheaterwillpres-ent“SeasonalDisorder,”alookattheseeminglyunavoidablechaosthattheholi-daysdeliver.8p.m.$10inadvance;$15atthedoor.Source,183514thSt.NW.202-204-7770.Performances will contin-ue through Dec. 22.

Special events ■Participantsina“TeenCraft”activitywillmakecustomwrappingpaper.4p.m.Free.Tenley-FriendshipLibrary,4450WisconsinAve.NW.202-727-1488. ■BusboysandPoetswillhosttheGlobalExchangeHolidayPartytopromotefairtrade.5to8p.m.Freeadmission.GlobalExchangeFairTradeStore,10255thSt.NW.globalexchange.org. ■LeahHadadwillofferatastingofseasonalbakingcreationsmadefromTribes-a-Dozen’slineofVoilà!HallahEggBreadMixes.5to8p.m.Free.Rodman’s,5100WisconsinAve.NW.202-684-8256. ■“PhillipsAfter5”willcelebratetheworkofDenmark’smostrenownedcon-temporaryartist,PerKirkeby,withtradi-tionalDanishfare,agallerytalkabouttheinfluenceofthecomicbookseries“TheAdventuresofTintin”onKirkeby’swork,andascreeningofLarsHenrikOstenfeld’s2011film“TheFirTree,”basedonthefairytalebyDanishauthorHansChristianAndersen.5to8:30p.m.$12;$10forseniorsandstudents.Reservationssug-gested.PhillipsCollection,160021stSt.NW.phillipscollection.org/events. ■“TudorNights:DecktheHalls”willfeaturespicedgingerpunch,seasonalhorsd’oeuvresandfestivegreeneryanddécor.6to8p.m.$15;reservationsrequired.TudorPlaceHistoricHouseandGarden,164431stSt.NW.deckthehallsattudorplace.eventbrite.com. ■DanielandChristineCooneyofHeavenlySpiritswillleadatastingofArmagnacblendsfromthreedistilleries.7p.m.$45.AllianceFrançaisedeWashington,2142WyomingAve.NW.francedc.org/events.

Friday,Dec.7

Class ■Awreath-makingworkshopwillallow

participantstocreateholidaygreensfromcedarboughs,magno-lialeaves,berry-ladenholly,pineconesandboxwood.10a.m.and1p.m.$48;reserva-tionsrequired.TudorPlaceHistoricHouseandGarden,164431stSt.NW.tudorplacewreathworkshop.eventbrite.com.

Concerts ■TheArtsClubofWashingtonwillhostitsFridayconcertseries.Noon.Free.ArtsClubofWashington,2017ISt.NW.202-331-7282. ■TheFridayMorningMusicClubwillpresentaconcertfeaturingworksbyBeethovenandBruch.Noon.Free.CalvaryBaptistChurch,7558thSt.NW.202-333-2075. ■TheFridayMusicSerieswillpresentitsannualholidayconcert,featuringtheGeorgetownUniversityJazzEnsemble.1:15p.m.Free.GondaTheatre,DavisPerformingArtsCenter,GeorgetownUniversity,37thandOstreetsNW.202-687-2787. ■ANationalSymphonyOrchestraYouthFellowsconcertwillfeatureviolinistJackieLin,violistAidenKane,flutistEmmaResmini,bassistMichaelLewisandviolistSamMatzner.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■MiddleCMusicwillhostaguitarrecitalbystudentsofMagdalenaDuhagon.6p.m.Free.MiddleCMusic,4530WisconsinAve.NW.202-244-7326. ■TheCatholicUniversitySymphonyOrchestra,SingersandChoruswillperformattheannualChristmasConcertforCharity.7:30p.m.Free.BasilicaoftheNationalShrineoftheImmaculateConception,400MichiganAve.NE.202-319-5416. ■CalvaryBaptistChurchwillpresent“SingMessiah!”—asingalongof“TheNativity”and“TheHallelujahChorus”withsoloistsNatalieBarrens-Rogers,SusanSevier,DwaynePinkneyandRameenChaharbaghi,theCalvaryConcertChoirandChamberOrchestra,andorganistJonathanHellerman.7:30p.m.Free.CalvaryBaptistChurch,7558thSt.NW.202-347-8355. ■WashingtonNationalCathedral’scombinedchoirswilljoinaBaroque-periodorchestraandsoloistsGillianKeith,RufusMüllerandNathanBerg(shown)toper-formHandel’s“Messiah.”7:30pm.$25to$80.WashingtonNationalCathedral,MassachusettsandWisconsinavenuesNW.202-537-2228.The perfor-mance will repeat Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. ■TonyAwardnomineeJudyKahnwillperformaspartofBroadwayveteranBarbaraCook’s“Spotlight”cabaretseries.7:30p.m.$45.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■VocalistChristieDashiellwillperformwithHowardUniversity’sAfroBlue,ajazzandpopacappellagroup.7:30and9:30p.m.$16.TerraceGallery,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.

Discussions and lectures ■“HastheArabSpringCometoJordan?”willfeatureMarwanMuasher,directoroftheMiddleEastProgramattheCarnegieInstitutionforInternationalPeaceandformerJordaniandeputyprimemister;

NaseerAlomari,Jordanianblogger;andRandaHabib(participatingviaSkype),directoroftheAgenceFrance-Presse

Foundation.Noon.Free;reservationsrequired.Room200,RomeBuilding,JohnsHopkinsUniversitySchoolofAdvancedInternationalStudies,1619MassachusettsAve.NW.menaclub.sais@gmail.com. ■JohnHoldren,directoroftheWhiteHouseOfficeofScienceandTechnologyPolicy,willjoinotherpaneliststodiscuss“TheWayForwardforScienceEducation.”1:30p.m.Free;registrationrequired.HouseofSweden,2900KSt.NW.futureofstem.eventbrite.com. ■Apaneldiscussionon“ACivilWarChristmas:ExploringtheWorldofthePlayThroughOurOwn”willfeatureChristineEvansandNadiaMahdioftheGeorgetownUniversityDepartmentofPerformingArtsandChandraManningoftheGeorgetownUniversityDepartmentofHistory.5:30to6:45p.m.Free.GondaTheatre,DavisPerformingArtsCenter,GeorgetownUniversity,37thandOstreetsNW.202-687-2787. ■D.C.PublicSchoolsstudentsfromtheRaymondandTakomaeducationcam-puseswilldiscusstheirplansforthepro-posedsiteoverUnionStation’stracks,developedincollaborationwiththeD.C.DepartmentofTransportationaspartoftheNationalBuildingMuseum’sCityVisionprogram.6:30to8:30p.m.Free.NationalBuildingMuseum,401FSt.NW.202-272-

2448. ■LeonardS.Marcuswilldiscusshisbook“ListeningforMadeleine:APortraitofMadeleineL’EngleinManyVoices.”7p.m.Free.PoliticsandProse,5015ConnecticutAve.NW.202-364-1919.

Films ■The“SwissArtistsonFilm”serieswillfeatureLionelBaier’s“BonVentClaudeGoretta.”12:30p.m.Free.EastBuildingAuditorium,NationalGalleryofArt,4thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-737-4215. ■AllianceFrançaisedeWashingtonwillpresent“Focus!OnVideoArtandShortFilm,”aseriesofscreeningsanddiscus-sionsaboutthetwogenresandtheblur-ringtheboundariesbetweenthem.6:30p.m.$10.Malmaison,3401WaterSt.NW.francedc.org/events.The program will repeat Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ■“TheFilmsofAngLee”willfeaturethedirector’s1994film“EatDrinkManWoman.”7p.m.Free.MeyerAuditorium,FreerGalleryofArt,12thStreetandIndependenceAvenueSW.202-633-1000.

Performances ■TheArts@Middayprogramwillfea-tureastagedreadingofShakespeare’s“VenusandAdonis”withactorsRayaKayandHarlanWork.12:15to1p.m.Free.St.Alban’sEpiscopalChurch,3001WisconsinAve.NW.202-363-8286.

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Friday, DeCemBer 7■Performance:Localchoreogra-pherandGeorgeWashingtonUniversitydanceprofessorMaidaWitherswillpresent“CollisionCourse—a.k.a.PillowTalk,”aboutthefictionandrealityofloveinthedigitalage.8p.m.$22;$17forart-istsandseniors;$12forstudents.DorothyBettsMarvinTheatre,MarvinCenter,GeorgeWashingtonUniversity,80021stSt.NW.maidadance.com.The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m.

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■ColombiancomedianandsocialcommentatorSauloGarcíawillpresentthelocalpremiereof“EntradaGratis”(inSpanish).Adiscussionwillfollow.8p.m.$20.GalaTheatre,333314thSt.NW.202-234-7174.The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. ■TheChicagoHumanRhythmProjectwillpresent“JUBA!,”aprogramfeaturingfootdrummersandpercussiveartists.8p.m.$19to$50.EisenhowerTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■“Live!FromBusboys”willfeatureanopenmicnightandtalentshowcase.11p.m.to1a.m.$5.LangstonRoom,BusboysandPoets,202114thSt.NW.202-387-7638.

reading ■ThePEN/FaulknerFictionSerieswillpresentareadingbyshortstorywriterJamesSalter,recipientofthisyear’sPEN/MalamudAward.7:30p.m.$15.FolgerShakespeareLibrary,201EastCapitolSt.SE.202-544-7077.

Special event ■“ZooLights”willfeatureenvironmen-tallyfriendlylightdisplays,amodeltrainexhibit,thenewConservationCarouselandliveentertain-ment.5to9p.m.Freeadmission.National

Zoo,3001ConnecticutAve.NW.202-633-4470.The event will repeat Saturday and Sunday, and then daily Dec. 14 through Jan. 1 (except Dec. 24, 25 and 31).

Tour ■The30thannualSt.AlbansChristmasHouseTourwillfeaturefivehomesinthePhillipsParkneighborhoodoffFoxhallRoad,aswellasaholidaylun-cheonandboutiqueshoppingattheschool.11a.m.to4p.m.$35forthetour;$15fortheluncheon.St.AlbansSchool,3001WisconsinAve.NW.stahousetour@gmail.com.The tour will continue Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday,Dec.8

Children’s program ■The“SaturdayMorningattheNational”serieswillpresenttheVirginiaBalletCompanyandSchoolperformingselectionsfrom“TheNutcracker.”9:30and11a.m.Free;ticketsrequired.HelenHayesGallery,NationalTheatre,1321PennsylvaniaAve.NW.202-783-3372.

Classes and workshops ■“PlaceCalledHome:ACreativeNon-fictionWritingWorkshop”willfeaturetipsonhowtocapturereaders’imagina-tionswithauthenticdescriptionsofplacesandsettings.9:30a.m.to12:30p.m.$49.Source,183514thSt.NW.writingwithwillona.eventbrite.com. ■ArthistorianChristopherGreggwillleadaseminaron“AfterAlexander:ATale

ofTwoHellenisticCities.”9:30a.m.to4:15p.m.$130.S.DillonRipleyCenter,1100JeffersonDriveSW.202-633-3030. ■AuthorandessayistSuzanneChazinwillleadaseminaron“TheArtofthePersonalEssay.”9:30a.m.to4:30p.m.$130.S.DillonRipleyCenter,1100JeffersonDriveSW.202-633-3030. ■GenKelsangVarahiwillleadaweek-endretreaton“PureMindPureWorld.”10a.m.to4p.m.$24to$42.VajrayoginiBuddhistCenter,1803ConnecticutAve.NW.202-986-2257.The retreat will contin-ue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ■TheGeorgetownLibrarywillhostaworkshoponhowtolegallydownloadmusicforfreethroughtheD.C.PublicLibrary’swebsite.10:30a.m.Free.GeorgetownLibrary,3260RSt.NW.202-727-0232.

Concerts ■TheEcoVoceEnsemblewillperformdiversemusicaboutnatureandtheEarth.1:30p.m.Free.SocietyoftheCincinnati,AndersonHouse,2118MassachusettsAve.NW.202-785-2040. ■TheU.S.AirForceBandandSingingSergeantswillpresenttheirannualholidayconcert.3and7:30p.m.Free;ticketsrequired.DARConstitutionHall,18thandDstreetsNW.usafband.af.mil.The concert will repeat Sunday at 3 p.m. ■DumbartonConcertswillpresenttheBarnes&HamptonCelticConsortperform-ing“ACelticChristmas.”4and8p.m.$33;

$29forseniors;$18forages18andyounger.DumbartonUnitedMethodistChurch,3133DumbartonSt.NW.202-965-2000.The concert will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. ■MiddleCMusicwillhostaguitarrecitalbystudentsofMagdalenaDuhagon.6p.m.Free.MiddleCMusic,4530WisconsinAve.NW.202-244-7326. ■Arab-AmericanmusicianSimonShaheenwillleadhismusicalensembleinaprogramofnewandtraditionalmusicfromacrosstheArabworld.7:30p.m.Free;ticketsrequired.MeyerAuditorium,FreerGalleryofArt,12thStreetandIndependenceAvenueSW.202-397-7328. ■TheGreatNoiseEnsemble,artistsinresidenceattheBenjaminT.RomeSchoolofMusic,willperform.7:30p.m.Free.WardRecitalHall,CatholicUniversity,620MichiganAve.NE.202-319-5416. ■NPRwillpresent“AJazzPianoChristmas,”featuringEllisMarsalis(shown),JasonMoran,GeriAllenandTaylorEigsti.7:30and9:30p.m.$65.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■TheLincolnTheatreSoulConcertSerieswillfeatureTheManhattansandJeanCarne.8p.m.$38to$40.LincolnTheatre,1215USt.NW.202-328-6000.

Discussions and lectures ■CollectoranddealerSaulBarodofskywilldiscusstraditionalPersian,Kurdish,AnatolianandBaluchnomadicanimaldec-orations.10:30a.m.Free.TextileMuseum,2320SSt.NW.202-667-0441,ext.64. ■PaulLukacswilldiscusshisbook“InventingWine:ANewHistoryofOneoftheWorld’sMostAncientPleasures.”3:30p.m.Free.PoliticsandProse,5015ConnecticutAve.NW.202-364-1919.

Films ■“OperainCinema”willfeatureMozart’s“LeNozzediFigaro.”11a.m.$18.80.WestEndCinema,23rdStreetbetweenMandNstreetsNW.202-419-3456. ■TheNationalArchiveswillpresentRogerDonaldson’s2000film“ThirteenDays”inconjunctionwithitsexhibit“TotheBrink:JFKandtheCubanMissileCrisis.”Noon.Free.McGowanTheater,NationalArchivesBuilding,ConstitutionAvenuebetween7thand9thstreetsNW.202-357-5000. ■“TheMet:LiveinHD”willfeatureanencoreshowingofVerdi’s“UnBalloinMaschera.”12:55p.m.$18to$24.AMCMazzaGallerie,5300WisconsinAve.NW.fathomevents.com. ■TheMountPleasantLibrarywillpres-entGaryRoss’2012film“TheHungerGames.”2p.m.Free.MountPleasantLibrary,316016thSt.NW.202-671-3121. ■TheNationalGalleryofArtwillcele-brateexperimentalAmericandirectorJamesBenningwithback-to-backscreen-ingsofhis2011films“TwentyCigarettes”and“smallroads.”2:30and4p.m.EastBuildingAuditorium,NationalGalleryofArt,4thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-737-4215.

Performances ■TheWashingtonRevelswillpresentthe30thannualproductionof“TheChristmasRevels:InCelebrationoftheWinterSolstice.”2and7:30p.m.$18to$45;$12to$27forages18andyounger.LisnerAuditorium,GeorgeWashington

University,73021stSt.NW.800-595-4849.The performance will repeat Dec. 9 at 2 p.m., Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 1 and 5 p.m. ■TheWashingtonNationalOperaDomingo-CafritzYoungArtistswillperformselectionsfromtheupcomingproductionof“HanselandGretel.”6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■Georgetown’sCentredeDansewillpresent“PreparationfortheBall,”aballetbasedonthestoryof“Cinderella”andwrit-ten,choreographedandperformedbystu-dents.7p.m.$25.GreenbergTheatre,AmericanUniversity,4200WisconsinAve.NW.202-885-2587. ■HumanLandscapeandCodef.a.d.willpresent“AmericanGods.”8p.m.$22;$17forseniors,teachersandartists;$10forcollegestudents;$8forages17andyounger.DancePlace,32258thSt.NE.202-269-1600.The performance will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. ■Comedianand“30Rock”actorJudahFriedlanderwillper-formstand-upincele-brationofthefirstnightofHanukkah.8p.m.$25inadvance;$30onthedayoftheshow.Sixth&IHistoricSynagogue,600ISt.NW.877-435-9849. ■The15thanniversary“ChristmasforChildren,”adragholidaypartyandshow,willraisefundsforGrandma’sHouse,ahomeforbabies,childrenandyouthwithHIV/AIDS.10:30p.m.$10to$50.St.Martin’sCatholicChurchSocialHall,1908NorthCapitolSt.NW.202-518-7070.

Special events ■FriendshipTerracewillhostaholidayopenhousewithshopping,foodandpriz-es.10a.m.to2p.m.Freeadmission.FriendshipTerraceRetirementCommunity,4201ButterworthPlaceNW.202-244-7400. ■The58thannualSt.John’sGreensSalewillfeaturehomemadewreaths,Christmasdecorations,bakedgoods,vin-tagecollectibles,children’sactivitiesandaluncheon.10a.m.to3p.m.Freeadmis-sion.St.John’sEpiscopalChurch,Georgetown,3240OSt.NW.202-338-1796. ■The22ndannual“BZBHolidayGift&ArtShow”willfeatureholidayitems,col-lectibles,toys,clothesandjewelry.10a.m.to7p.m.Freeadmission.ShilohFamilyLifeCenter,15109thSt.NW.202-610-4188.ThesalewillcontinueDec.15and22. ■TheJerusalemFund’sannual“SoukandOliveHarvestCelebration”willfeaturemusic,coffeeandfood,aswellastextiles,pottery,jewelryandgiftsfromtheMiddleEast.11a.m.to4p.m.Free.TheJerusalemFund,2425VirginiaAve.NW.202-338-1958. ■TheGeorgetownLibrarywillhostachildren’swinterpartywithbooks,snacksandcrafts(forages2through6).11:30a.m.Free.GeorgetownLibrary,3260RSt.NW.202-727-0232. ■TheAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomenwillhostaholidayparty,family-styleluncheonandbranchmeetingwithHelenM.Albert,deputyinspectorgen-eraloftheU.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment,discussing“InvestigatingFraud.”11:30a.m.$35;res-ervationsrequired.Maggiano’sLittleItaly,5333WisconsinAveNW.202-506-3992.

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Saturday, DeCemBer 8■Special event: ARussianWinterFestivalwillfeatureGrandfatherFrostandtheSnowMaiden,folkmusic,artactivitiesandmore.10a.m.to5p.m.$18;$15forseniors;$10forstudents;$5forages6through18;freeforages5andyounger.HillwoodEstate,MuseumandGardens,4155LinneanAve.NW.202-686-5807.The festival will continue Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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“The Network,” a video portrait by Lincoln Schatz that constantly recombines 89 interviews with

politicians, scientists, innovators and scholars, will go on display Tuesday at the National

Portrait Gallery for an indefinite period. A gallery talk and book signing by Schatz will take place Tuesday at 6 p.m. Located at 8th and F streets NW, the gal-lery is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 202-633-1000.■ “A Cool Palette,” a group show of works in diverse media that feature wintry colors like blue, purple and green, will open today at the Foundry Gallery and continue through Dec. 30. An opening reception will take place Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Located at 1314 18th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. 202-463-0203.■ “Off the Walls,” the Corcoran College of

Art + Design’s annual college art sale, will take place at the Corcoran Gallery of Art over three days, beginning tomorrow from 5 to 9 p.m. and continuing Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Objects include jewel-ry and wearable art, ceramics and fine art by Corcoran students, alumni, faculty and staff. The Corcoran is located at 500 17th St. NW. 202-639-1700.■ “Gather.HYGGE,” the fourth annual “Creative Christmas” exhibition at the Danish Ambassador’s Residence, will take place tomorrow from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibit features an installation by four Corcoran College of Art + Design students that attempts to translate the Danish term “hygge,” which roughly means feelings of warmth, joy and togetherness. The ambassador’s residence is located at 3200 Whitehaven St. NW. 202-639-1700.■ “Torn in Two: 150th Anniversary of the Civil War,” an exhibit that takes a geographic and cartographic approach to exploring and illuminating the Civil War, will open Monday at Ford’s Theatre’s Center for Education and Leadership and continue through Feb.

24. Located at 514 10th St. NW, the center is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with the last entry at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are required and available free at the center or through Ticketmaster. 202-347-4833.■ The S. Dillon Ripley Center will open an exhibit Monday of works by winners of the 2012 Smithsonian Staff Photo Contest. The exhibit will continue through April 30. Located at 1100 Jefferson Drive SW, the gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 202-633-1000.■ Studio Gallery recently opened three exhibits that will continue through Dec. 22. “Mindscapes” features exotic images from the travels of artist Andrew Acquadro. “Meditation on the Rocks” presents paint-ings by Suzanne Goldberg, mostly done on an island off the coast of Puerto Rico. “Max 16” is the gallery’s winter group show. A “First Friday” reception will take place Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and an artists’ reception will be held Dec. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Located at 2108 R St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. 202-232-8734.■ “Macho,” a group show of 12 artists whose work represents 12 distinct considerations of

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house minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is one of 89 people featured in Lincoln Schatz’s “The Network,” which will go on display Tuesday at the National Portrait Gallery.

The Keegan Theatre will present “An Irish Carol” Dec. 14 through 31 at the

Church Street Theater. Set in a modern Dublin pub,

Matthew J. Keenan’s twist on the classic tale by Charles Dickens fol-lows the life of a wealthy bar owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of material success. Performance times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $30 to $35. The Church Street Theater is located at 1742 Church St. NW. 703-892-0202; keegantheatre.com.■ City Artistic Partnerships will present “The Santaland Diaries” through Dec. 23 in Redrum at Fort Fringe. Joe Brack performs in this one-man show, based on humorist David Sedaris’ time working as an elf in Macy’s Santaland at the height of the hol-iday crunch. Performance times generally are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $20. Redrum at Fort Fringe is locat-ed at 612 L St. NW. 202-213-2474; cityartisticparnerships.org.■ The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts will present “A Community Theatre Christmas” through Dec. 8. The comedy, by local playwright

Mario Baldessari, follows the events that unfold when a small-town theater’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol” is threatened by the ghost of a vengeful audience member. The production will fea-ture advanced students in the Actors

Repertory Theatre.

Performance times are 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free; reservations are recommend-ed. The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is

located at 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-2202; conservato-ryofdramaticarts@gmail.com.■ The troupe dog & pony dc will present “A Killing Game” Dec. 5 through 22 at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. The performance is a game of

survival as both performers and audience members discover them-selves at ground zero of a plague outbreak. “A Killing Game” inte-grates patrons into the action of the story and enables them, through discussion and vote, to determine the outcome of the story. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Tickets cost $5 to $40. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop is located at 545 7th St. NW. dogandponydc.com. ■ Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present “In the Middle of No One” Dec. 11 through Jan. 6. The comedy duo The Pajama Men will perform their comic thrill-er about love, alien abduction and the spirit of adventure. “In the Middle of No One” features long-form improvisation, mime, slap-stick, clowning and physical theater. Performance times are generally 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 7 and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets

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■TheMountPleasantBusinessAssociation’sannualholidaycelebrationwillfeaturevisitsfromSantaClausandtheThreeKings,artsandcraftsprojects,puppetshowsandmore.1to3p.m.Freeadmission.LamontPark,MountPleasantandLamontstreetsNW.mtpleasantdc.com. ■TenleyWinterFest,afestiveindoor-outdoorseasonalcelebration,willfeatureacraftmarket,gentlyusedtoys,hotchoco-late,foodvendors,musicalperformances,aused-booksale,awinterstorytime,facepainting,anartexhibitandsale,andtheconclusionoftheTenleyYetiscavengerhunt.2to6p.m.Freeadmission.JanneyElementarySchool,4130AlbemarleSt.NW;Tenley-FriendshipLibrary,4450WisconsinAve.NW.;IonaSeniorServices,4125AlbemarleSt.;andvariousotherlocations.janneyschool.org.

Sporting events ■TheDCRollergirlswillpresentboutsbetweentheCherryBlossomBombshellsandtheMajorityWhipsandbetweentheDCDemonCatsandScareForceOne.4p.m.$12;$6forages6through11;freeforages5andyounger.D.C.Armory,2001

EastCapitolSt.SE.tickets@dcrollergirls.com. ■TheWashingtonWizardswillplaytheGoldenStateWarriors.7p.m.$10to$475.VerizonCenter,601FSt.NW.202-397-7328.

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Class ■Commentator,conductorandcom-poserRobKapilowwillexploreDvorák’s“QuartetinFmajor,Op.96”aspartofhis“WhatMakesItGreat?”series.TheclasswillfeatureaperformancebytheCurtisInstituteofMusicQuartet.6to8p.m.$20.BairdAuditorium,NationalMuseumofNaturalHistory,10thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-633-3030.

Concerts ■TheGeorgeWashingtonUniversityChamberChoirandharpsichordistJosephGaschowillperformHandel’s“Messiah.”2:30p.m.Free.St.StephenMartyrChurch,2436PennsylvaniaAve.NW. ■TheFridayMorningMusicClubChorale,theRunnymedeSingersandtheFirstBaptistChoirwillpresentaChristmasCandlelightConcert.4p.m.Free.FirstBaptistChurchoftheCityofWashington,

D.C.,132616thSt.NW.202-333-2075. ■ViolinistJenniferFrautschi(shown)andpianistJohnBlacklowwillperformthecompleteviolinsonatasbyRobertSchumann.4p.m.$20;reservationssug-gested.PhillipsCollection,160021stSt.NW.phillipscollection.org/music. ■TheThomasCircleSingerswillpres-ent“SingWeAllNowell!MusicforChristmas,”featuringtheBelCantoChorusoftheChildren’sChorusofWashington,theCommonwealthBrass,organ,harpandpercussionperformingholidaymusicbyMendelssohn,Part,Pinkham,Praetorius,Holstandothers.4p.m.$20;$15forstu-dentsandseniors.St.Paul’sLutheranChurch,4900ConnecticutAve.NW.singweallnowell.eventbrite.com. ■MiddleCMusicwillhostaguitarrecitalbystudentsofBrockHolmes.5p.m.Free.MiddleCMusic,4530WisconsinAve.NW.202-244-7326. ■GreatNoiseEnsemblewillperformcontemporaryclassicalmusic.6:30p.m.Free.EastBuildingGroundLevel,NationalGalleryofArt,4thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-842-6941. ■DahlakRestaurantwillhostitsweek-ly“DCJazzJam”session.6:30to9:30p.m.Free.1771USt.NW.202-527-9522. ■TheKennedyCenterChamber

PlayerswillperformselectionsfromBach,Franck,MilhaudandBartók.7:30p.m.$35.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.

Discussions and lectures ■LaurieLambrecht,artist,andHarryCooper,curatorandheadoftheDepartmentofModernArtattheNational

GalleryofArt,willdiscuss“RoyLichtensteininHisStudio.”Noon.Free.EastBuildingAuditorium,NationalGalleryofArt,4thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-737-4215. ■SuzanneGloverLindsay,adjunctassociateprofessorinarthistoryattheUniversityofPennsylvania,willdiscuss“LivingWiththeDeadinFrance:Nineteenth-CenturyTombSculpture.”2p.m.Free.EastBuildingAuditorium,NationalGalleryofArt,4thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-737-4215.

Films ■TheFreerGallerywillscreenthreefilmsback-to-backaspartofits“Nudes!Guns!Ghosts!”seriesabouttheJapanesefilmstudioShintoho,whichwasknownforitscheapexploitationmovies.1,2:30and4p.m.Free.MeyerAuditorium,FreerGalleryofArt,12thStreetandIndependenceAvenueSW.202-633-1000. ■ExperimentalAmericanfilmmakerJamesBenningwillpresenthismovie“TwoCabins,”areflectiononsocialisolation.Adiscussionwillfollow.4:30p.m.Free.EastBuildingAuditorium,NationalGalleryofArt,4thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-737-4215.

Performances ■IzumiAshizawa’s“DreamsintheArmsoftheBindingLady”willfeatureper-

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Sunday, DeCemBer 9■Discussion: PulitzerPrize-winningjournalistHedrickSmithwilldiscusshisbook“WhoStoletheAmericanDream?”10a.m.Free.St.John’sEpiscopalChurch,LafayetteSquare,16thandHstreetsNW.202-347-8766.

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Special events ■St.Ann’sAcademywillpresent“BreakfastWithSanta,”featuringahotbuffet,facepainting,balloonartandachanceforchildrentodelivertheirlisttoSantaClaus.10a.m.tonoon.$15foradults;$10forchildren.Gym,St.Ann’sAcademy,4404WisconsinAve.NW.stannsacademy.net. ■AfamilyHanukkahcarnivalwillfea-tureamoonbounce,craftsandgames.10a.m.tonoon.$15perfamilyinadvance;$20perfamilyatthedoor.WashingtonDCJewishCommunityCenter,152916thSt.NW.washingtondcjcc.org. ■AdasIsraelCongregationwillcele-bratetheinstallationofArianneBrownascantorwithaHanukkahFestivalfeaturinganarrayofrousingJewishmusic,thepre-miereofAdasIsrael’snewyouthchoir,andadessertreception.7p.m.Free;reserva-tionsrequested.AdasIsraelCongregation,2850QuebecSt.NW.202-362-4433. ■MesorahDCwillhostitsannualdreidelchampionshipwithanopenbar,latkebuffetandlivemusic.7:30p.m.Free;reservationsrequested.Sixth&IHistoricSynagogue,600ISt.NW.202-408-3100.

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Class ■TherapistKarinSilvermanwillleadameditationworkshoponwaystoeaseholi-daytension.7p.m.Free.WathaT.Daniel-ShawLibrary,16307thSt.NW.202-727-1288.

Concert ■Singer-songwriterteamKaitKerriganandBrianLowdermilkwillperformablendofmusi-caltheaterandpopmusic.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.

Discussions and lectures ■HistorianH.RobertBakerwilldis-cusshisbook“Priggv.Pennsylvania:Slavery,theSupremeCourt,andtheAmbivalentConstitution.”Noon.Free.McGowanTheater,NationalArchivesBuilding,ConstitutionAvenuebetween7thand9thstreetsNW.202-357-5000. ■CharlesMolesworthwilldiscusshisbook“AndBidHimSing:ABiographyofCounteeCullen.”6:30to8p.m.Free.CullenRoom,BusboysandPoets,10255thSt.NW.202-789-2227. ■MichaelCollins,ambassadorofIrelandtotheUnitedStates,willdiscuss“StepsTowardsRecovery:Ireland’sEconomicandForeignPolicyPriorities.”

6:30to8:30p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.AlumniHouse,GeorgeWashingtonUniversity,1918FSt.NW.go.gwu.edu/ireland. ■IndependentscholarCarolAnnLloyd

Stangerwilldiscuss“HenryVIII:FindingtheManBehindtheCrown.”6:45to8:45p.m.$42.S.DillonRipleyCenter,1100JeffersonDriveSW.202-633-3030. ■HenryNau,professorofpoliticalsci-enceandinternationalaffairsatGeorgeWashingtonUniversity,andDanielDeudney,associateprofessorofpoliticalscienceatJohnsHopkinsUniversity,willdebate“IsAmericaStillExceptional?ForeignPolicyOvertheNextFourYears.”8to9:30p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.MarvinCenterAmphitheater,GeorgeWashingtonUniversity,80021stSt.NW.ahsforeignpolicydebate.eventbrite.com.

Films ■FilmmakerGaborKalmanwilldis-cussthedeportationoftheJewsofHungaryduringWorldWarIIandshowclipsfromhisdocumentary“ThereWasOnce….”Noon.Free.PickfordTheater,Room,MadisonBuilding,LibraryofCongress,101IndependenceAve.SE.202-707-5221. ■TheChevyChaseLibrarywillpresentBillyRay’s2003film“ShatteredGlass.”2p.m.Free.ChevyChaseLibrary,5625ConnecticutAve.NW.202-282-0021. ■The“FictionLover’sFilmCompanion”serieswillfeatureGilliesMacKinnon’s1994film“ASimpleTwistofFate,”starringSteveMartin.6p.m.Free.MartinLutherKingJr.MemorialLibrary,901GSt.NW.202-727-0321.

■AholidayfilmfestivalwillfeatureBrianDesmondHurst’s1951film“Scrooge.”6:30p.m.Free;ticketsrequired.HelenHayesGallery,NationalTheatre,1321PennsylvaniaAve.NW.202-783-3372. ■AWernerSchroeterfilmserieswillfeaturethedirector’s1980film“DressRehearsal.”6:30p.m.$4to$7.Goethe-Institut,8127thSt.NW.202-289-1200,ext.160. ■AsapreludetotheWashingtonJewishFilmFestival,HungariandirectorGaborKalmanwillpresenthisdocumenta-ry“ThereWasOnce….”7to9:15p.m.Free;reservationsrecommended.WashingtonDCJewishCommunityCenter,152916thSt.NW.washingtondcjcc.org.

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Concerts ■TheFridayMorningMusicClubwillperformworksbyCampion,Dowland,GiulianiandMozart.Noon.Free.DumbartonHouse,2715QSt.NW.202-333-2075. ■TheTuesdayConcertSerieswillfea-tureflutistRebeccaCollaros,oboistKennyStilwellandpianistGraceMcFarlane.12:10p.m.Free.ChurchoftheEpiphany,1317GSt.NW.202-347-2635,ext.18. ■ProjectNatalewillperformjazzmusic.6to8p.m.Free.Conservatory

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Tuesday, DeCemBer 11■Discussion:TheSmithsonianAssociateswillpresent“HeidiMurkoff:TheMomWhoWrotetheBook,”featuringatalkbytheauthorof“WhattoExpectWhenYou’reExpecting”andtherecipientoftheMcGovernAwardforbehavioralsci-ences.7:30to9p.m.Free;ticketsrequired.NationalMuseumofAfricanArt,950IndependenceAve.SW.202-633-3030.

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GardenCourt,U.S.BotanicGarden,100MarylandAve.SW.202-225-8333. ■TheFineArtsQuartetwillperformworksbyHaydnandSchubertaspartoftheFortasChamberMusicConcertseries.7:30p.m.$38.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.

Discussions and lectures ■AlyseNelson,presidentandchiefexecutiveofficerofVitalVoicesGlobalPartnership,willdiscussherbook“VitalVoices:ThePowerofWomenLeadingChangeAroundtheWorld.”Luncheonat12:15p.m.;programat1p.m.$10to$30.Woman’sNationalDemocraticClub,1526NewHampshireAve.NW.202-232-7363. ■Panelistswilldiscuss“TheUnitedStatesandSouthAsiaAfterAfghanistan.”3:30to5p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.RootRoom,CarnegieEndowmentforInternationalPeace,1779MassachusettsAve.NW.asiadc@asiasociety.org. ■ArtistLincolnSchatzwilldiscusshisinnovativegroupportrait,“TheNetwork.”6to6:45p.m.Free.NationalPortraitGallery,8thandFstreetsNW.202-633-1000. ■ArthistorianLindaSkaletwilldiscuss“Toulouse-Lautrec’sMontmartre.”6:45to8:45p.m.$42.S.DillonRipleyCenter,1100JeffersonDriveSW.202-633-3030. ■OliviaGolden,seniorfellowattheUrbanInstitute,willdiscuss“MakingYoungChildrenaNationalPriority:WhatWillItTake,andWhatAretheProspectsfortheNextFourYears?”7to8:30p.m.Free;res-ervationsrequired.RosemountCenter,2000RosemountAve.NW.

rosemountcenter.eventbrite.com. ■EstherSafranFoer,executivedirectorofSixth&IHistoricSynagogue,andSuzanneStutman,apsychotherapist,willsharestoriesaboutfoodandfamily,andbeingcareer-minded“bubbes.”7p.m.$8.Sixth&IHistoricSynagogue,600ISt.NW.877-435-9849. ■NobelLaureateeconomistRogerMyerson(shown)andbiologicalanthropolo-gistJillPruetzwilldis-cuss“WhatMakesaSocietySuccessful:ALookatHumanandChimpanzeeCommunities.”7p.m.$22.GrosvenorAuditorium,NationalGeographic,1600MSt.NW.202-857-7700.

Films ■TheNationalArchiveswillpresentCharlesGuggenheim’s1992documentary“ALife:TheStoryofLadyBirdJohnson.”Noon.Free.McGowanTheater,NationalArchivesBuilding,ConstitutionAvenuebetween7thand9thstreetsNW.202-357-5000. ■The“PowerofMusic”serieswillfea-tureRomanPolanski’s2002film“ThePianist.”6p.m.Free.GeorgetownLibrary,3260RSt.NW.202-727-0232. ■TheCenterforEnvironmentalFilmmakingwillpresentasneakpreviewoffilmsonnet-zerohousingandthehealthofthePotomacRiver,producedbyAmericanUniversitystudents.7p.m.Free.WechslerTheatre,MaryGraydonCenter,AmericanUniversity,4400MassachusettsAve.NW.environmentalfilm.org.

Performances ■BowenMcCauleyDancewillperformacombinationofcontemporaryandclassi-

caldance.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■SpeakeasyDCwillpresent“’TistheSeason—Storiesabouttheholidays.”8p.m.$15.TownDanceboutique,20098thSt.NW.speakeasydc.com.

reception ■TheWoman’sNationalDemocraticClub’swinterartreceptionwillfeatureart-istsEllenHillandBernardW.Brooks.6to8p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.Woman’sNationalDemocraticClub,1526NewHampshireAve.NW.democraticwoman.org.

Special events ■A“HolidayTea”willfeatureatradi-tionalVictoriantea,followedbyaguidedtourthroughthe1816mansionatTudorPlace.1to3p.m.$30;reservationsrequired.TudorPlaceHistoricHouseandGarden,164431stSt.NW.tudorplaceholidaytea.eventbrite.com. ■TheMuseumoftheAmericanCocktailwillholditsfifthannual“HolidayCocktailSeminar.”6:30to8p.m.$45inadvance;$50atthedoor.WarehouseTheater,10217thSt.NW.museumoftheamericancocktail.org.

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Children’s program ■“NutcrackerStoryTimeandDanceClass”willfeatureaninteractivereadingoftheholidayfavorite,followedbyalessoninbasicballetsteps(forages3through5).10:30a.m.$10forchildren;freeforadults.TudorPlaceHistoricHouseandGarden,164431stSt.NW.tudorplace.org.

Concerts ■PianistJosephSmithwillperformmusicbyChopin,GershwinandKorngold.

12:10p.m.Free.WestBuildingLectureHall,NationalGalleryofArt,4thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-842-6941. ■BluesharmonicaplayerPhilWigginswillperformwithsingerandguitaristCoreyHarris.6p.m.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■VocalArtsDCwillpresenttenorVinsonCole.7:30p.m.$45.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■“JazzattheAtlas”willfeaturetheMaryHalvorsonQuintet.8p.m.$15to$25.AtlasPerformingArtsCenter,1333HSt.NE.202-399-7993.

Discussion ■PhotographerFransLanting,film-makerChristineEckstromandcinematog-rapherGregoryJ.Wilsonwilldiscuss“Cheetahs:SurvivorsontheRun”andshowimagesandvideooftheanimalsin

actioninAfricaandAsia.7:30p.m.$20.GrosvenorAuditorium,NationalGeographic,1600MSt.NW.202-857-7700.

Films ■TheTenley-FriendshipLibrarywillscreenMarcWebb’s2012film“TheAmazingSpider-Man”aspartofitsteenmovieseries.3:15p.m.Free.Tenley-FriendshipLibrary,4450WisconsinAve.NW.202-727-1488. ■TheLionsofCzechFilmserieswillfeatureZuzanaLiová’s2011film“TheHouse,”aboutateenagereagertoleaveherbleakhometownforglamorousLondon.8p.m.$11.50;$9forstudents;$8.75forseniors;$8.50forages12andyounger.AvalonTheatre,5612ConnecticutAve.NW.202-966-6000.

meeting ■ThegroupParents,Families&FriendsofLesbiansandGayswillhostamonthlymeetingofitsNorthwestDCSupportGroup.7to9p.m.Free.MetropolitanMemorialUnitedMethodistChurch,3401NebraskaAve.NW.ltagmiles@aol.com.

Performances ■TheHappeningsattheHarmanper-formanceserieswillfeaturefourscenesfrom“AMidsummerNight’sDream,”star-ringShakespeareTheatreCompanyteach-ingartists.Noon.SidneyHarmanHall,610FSt.NW.202-547-1122. ■TheStepAfrika!danceensemblewillpresentits“Magical,MusicalHolidayStepShow.”7:30p.m.$35;$20forseniors,studentsandmilitarypersonnel;$12forages17andyounger.AtlasPerformingArtsCenter,1333HSt.NE.202-399-7993.Performances will continue through Dec. 23.

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994-2310.■ The National Portrait Gallery unveiled a life-size, oil-on-canvas painting of Gen. Colin L. Powell by artist Ron Sherr on Monday, leav-ing it on view indefinitely. Located at 8th and F streets NW, the gallery is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 202-633-1000.■ “Promise of Paradise: Early Chinese Buddhist Sculpture,” high-lighting stone and gilt-bronze Buddhist sculptures from the sixth through the eighth centuries, opened recently at the Freer Gallery of Art and will continue indefinitely. Located at 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW, the gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 202-633-1000.

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cost $45 to $67.50. Woolly Mammoth Theatre is located at 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939; woollymammoth.net.■ Theater J will present “Apples in the Desert” Dec. 15 through Jan. 6 at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center. A drama about love and recon-ciliation adapted by Savyon Liebrecht from her own short story, this Israeli play follows the young Sephardic Rivka, a religious teenag-er, who falls for Dooby, a secular kibbutznik, at a dance class in Jerusalem. This story of confronta-tion between tradition and moderni-ty won Israel’s Best Play Award in 2006. Performance times are generally 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 p.m. Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $15 to $45. The center is located at 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497; theaterj.org■ The Shakespeare Theatre Company will present “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” Dec. 6 through 9 at the Lansburgh Theatre. Performance times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $60 to $75. The Lansburgh Theatre is located at 450 7th St. NW. 202-547-1122; shakespearetheatre.org.■ Georgetown University will present Paula Vogel’s “A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration” through Dec. 8 in the Davis Performing Arts Center. Performance times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Tickets cost $15 to $20. Georgetown University is located at 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787; performingarts.georgetown.edu.■ Shakespeare Theatre Company will present the National Theatre of Scotland’s production of “The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart” through Dec. 9 at the Bier Baron Tavern. Performance times are 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $55. The Bier Baron Tavern is located at 1523 22nd St. NW. 202-

547-1122; shakespearetheatre.org.■ The Kennedy Center Family Theater will present the world pre-miere of “The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg” through Dec. 9. During the Civil War, a 12-year-old boy saves his older brother at the Battle of Gettysburg and then helps lead the Union to victory. It sounds hard to believe, but it’s true — at least, mostly true. Homer P. Figg doesn’t always tell the whole truth, but he’ll tell any tale to save his brother. The Kennedy Center commis-sioned Tom Isbell to adapt Rodman Philbrick’s Newbery Honor book of the same name. Performance times are Saturday at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets cost $18. 202-467-4600; kennedy-center.org.■ The Kennedy Center Opera House is hosting Willam Christensen’s full-length “The Nutcracker” through Dec. 9. Utah-based dance company Ballet West will put on Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, with musical backing from the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra and the National Cathedral Lower School Singers. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $45 to $150. 202-467-4600; kennedy-center.org.■ The Kennedy Center Opera House will host “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” Dec. 11 through Jan. 6. Performance times are generally 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $25 to $150. 202-467-4600; kennedy-center.org.■ The 25th anniversary production of “Les Misérables” will visit the National Theatre for a special holi-day engagement Dec. 12 through 30. Performance times are generally 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $40 to $198. The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 800-447-7400; nationaltheatre.org.

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the United States Travel Fair, where we showcased everything we had learned. To prepare for the fair, we made posters and brochures. We also made T-shirts. The shirts included a picture of our state with rivers, lakes, mountains and other geo-graphical features. The T-shirts also had the name of our state, state motto or nickname and pictures of things related to our state. At the Travel Fair, each student said a fact about his or her region and then a fact about his or her state. Then, we sang songs together that had something to do with each region. After that, we went over to the display area where the posters and brochures we created were, and we handed out copies to our parents and friends. Finally, we went back to our classrooms and ate food that each of us brought in from our state. My favorite thing to eat was the cotton candy from Missouri. For my state, Kentucky, I brought in fried chicken and ham biscuits.

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San Miguel School With a current record of 7-2, our San Miguel soccer team had a suc-cessful run this year with a trip to the playoffs. After a tough game, we lost 2-1 to Holy Redeemer in the semifinals. During the season we scored 22 goals, with our top scorers being Alexis Velasquez, Reyni Arbutiski and Jose Melendez. Next year, the school hopes to bring home that big golden trophy. Another highlight of this fall at San Miguel has been the celebration on Hispanic Heritage Day, especial-ly because every student at the school is of Latino descent. To pre-pare for it, students got the chance to meet with people in many differ-ent careers: a biologist, a business-man, a computer engineer and two Naval Academy cadets. Some of us thought the best part of the day was the career part, but many of us pre-ferred the food our parents brought in: pupusas, empanadas, tamales, tacos and enchiladas. For the last few weeks the eighth-graders have been shadow-ing high schools to decide where we want to apply. We also are pre-paring for the High School Placement Test and writing the final drafts of our application essays. One of the reasons we can accomplish more this year is that we now get out at 5 p.m. instead of 4:30, because we now have Life Skills, computer classes and other activities.— Angel Anahui, Alexis Velasquez

and Nilxon Ventura, eighth-graders

School Without Walls This week at Walls, the National Honor Society will hold its inaugu-ral Fall Festival. This includes vari-ous fall-themed activities, such as a pumpkin lifting contest and guess-ing the number of candy corn piec-

es in a jar. Other activities that they have planned are face painting, a cupcake walk and a whipped cream social. A whipped cream social is where you have to find a hidden bubble gum piece in a whipped cream-filled pie tin. The only catch is that you cannot use your hands, so you must resort to using your face to search through the cream and find the bubble gum. The win-ner is the first one to blow a bubble from the gum. Students had a lot of fun at the event, and the National Honor Society hopes to continue the tradition into future years. The money benefits community service activities of the club. Last year’s inductees hosted this event, but the newly eligible juniors and seniors received their applica-tions this week. In order to qualify, you must have a 3.5 unweighted grade point average and show skills such as leadership, service, charac-ter and scholarship. The applicants will be inducted in January, and next year’s leadership positions will be filled in the spring.

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Shepherd Elementary Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas (almost)! Hi! First I want to remind everyone that the holiday concert is on Dec. 5 — today! The concert will start with the violins (I will be playing) and recorders playing four songs! First “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,” then “Jingle Bells,” and then “Ode to Joy,” and — last but not least — Pachelbel’s “Canon,” which Christylez Bacon will be rap-ping to! Next comes the singing, which you (the students) have been preparing for. Come one, come all! Bring everyone in your family! Another thing I would like to say is how busy November was. We had BWL Band tryouts, and I would like to congratulate everyone who tried out, even if you didn’t make it. We also had a walk for homeless people. We also had a reading pep rally. Wilson High students came to our school for that event. Everything was great! There were cheerleaders, a marching band and the flag-twirl-ing people (I do not know what they are called)! OK, there’s probably more but I am going to move on. I know many people are excited about winter break, so I just wanted to remind you when it starts and ends: It is from Dec. 24 to Jan. 4.

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Stoddert Elementary We have writing contests at Stoddert. They are really fun. We get to write stories, and we get informational writing. We get to share our ideas. We get to learn about nonfiction and things we things we didn’t know before. We write about our school gar-den. One of the fun stories we wrote was “Don’t Eat Me,” and it was about Thanksgiving. We had to write from the turkey’s point of view. We have to do all of our writing at school. We usually do it during

lunch and recess. We writers at Stoddert are all together. It’s nice because we get to see what others are writing about and what others are thinking. We get prizes for the winning writing. We have prizes like big pencils and magnets. I got a project to build, and sometimes there are Japanese erasers and diaries.

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Washington Latin Public Charter School From March 28 to April 8, a group of students who have been studying Chinese at our school will be touring China. This will be the first China trip to be funded by Washington Latin. The students have studied the language for as long as six years. Fundraising plans so far have included bake sales at the Homecoming Dance and the Fall Arts Concert. Future fundraising efforts include a 5K race. Chinese dinners and a Chinese cooking class have also been considered. Students going on the trip have gone so far as to create a page on gofundme.com asking for donations. Chinese teacher Ms. Christina Stouder, who has lived in China in the past, has planned the tour. In China, the students will visit places that an average Chinese per-son would see daily — for example, supermarkets and restaurants. Students will also have a chance to tour monuments such as the Great Wall. They are even scheduled to visit China Care in Changsha, an orphanage where students will teach English to young kids.

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Wilson High School This Friday, The Beacon, a stu-dent-run newspaper at Wilson, will come out for the fourth time this year. We came close to publishing a special edition for the Turkey Bowl, but found out that Wilson was dis-qualified just as we were getting ready to send the “extra” to the printer. Publishing during Hurricane Sandy was an adventure. We were in production for our October issue when school was canceled, so the editors moved our computers to one person’s house to work on it there off and on throughout the storm. The upcoming issue will have some great stories, including a recounting of what happened during the Turkey Bowl, and what is going on with school closures, consolida-tions and boundary changes within the D.C. Public Schools system. Importantly, we will be able to let readers in on what Wilson students think about these issues. Also we will have a story about our registrar, Tasha Maritano, who held her wed-ding at Wilson last Saturday. If you are interested in subscrib-ing to the paper, which will be delivered to you in PDF format, email us at beaconchiefeditor@gmail.com. We love to get dona-tions in exchange for subscriptions, but it is not mandatory.

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