5 Things to Know Today: Aug. 25

Rise and shine Potomac! Let’s get your day started off with a few tidbits to complete your morning.

1. After waking up to beautiful, sunny days over the last few days, today looks a little different. We start off with sun in the morning, but we will likely end the day with thunderstorms and rain. Highs are expected to reach the high 80s and then dip tonight into the lower 70s.

Make sure to keep track of Hurricane Irene, especially heading into the weekend.

2. Despite the earthquake (), back to school proceedings are going ahead as planned. Sorry kids.

begins today at 7:25 a.m. and continues through 11:10 a.m. Students will have the chance to look at schedules, meet teachers and students and learn more about the school.

will hold a meeting for parents of incoming kindergartners at 7 p.m., and if you have a young-in starting at , don’t forget about the !

3. Your Potomac Patch site has a new editor! My name is I am excited to learn the ways of Potomac and to continue to bring you the great content you come here for.  As I work to familiarize myself with the area and with Patch, please feel free to send me tips, messages or suggestions at katie.griffith@patch.com. I want to know what you want to know, and I would love to hear from you!

4. If you wanted to visit the National Cathedral anytime this week, I’d reconfigure your plans. , it is scheduled to be closed through Saturday. In the meantime, if we don’t get completely rained out this week, there is plenty to do in Potomac! If you haven’t already, check out yesterday’s story about .

5. On August 25, 1939, The Wizard of Oz debuted in theaters around the United States. Surprisingly, considering its classic status today, the film was only met with moderate success. It wasn’t until a televised special in 1956, with 45 million viewers, that the movie began to enjoy popularity.

Take time out of your schedule this evening and sit down with your kids to watch this American classic before they are too busy with homework. It is supposed to rain tonight, after all... Where’s the popcorn??