5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 17

This Tuesday, the five things you need to know include a chance for you to win pizza, what parents are talking about and how you can connect with a local high school.

1. Looks like another day with rain in the forecast. Showers and thunderstorms will hit Potomac today and again in the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The day’s high is 69 degrees and the low is going to be around 59 degrees.

2. Subscribing to the Potomac Patch newsletter could keep you informed — and full! Starting today, will be giving away a $50 gift card every month for current subscribers to the Patch newsletter. The daily e-mail includes top stories on Potomac Patch, local events, announcements and how you can help contribute on the site. Sign up for the newsletter on the top left-hand side of the page and you could be enjoying your favorite menu items and staying informed about what’s going on in your own backyard. Is there really a loser here?

3. Are you looking for a place in the community to host a kid’s birthday party? Well you’re not alone! Our will weigh in later today and help offer some of advice on the best places to have a birthday bash in Potomac. Do you know of a great venue? Share it on Potomac Patch later today.

4. All you Twitter fans out there, welcome to the Twitter community! “Follow” the school to get updates about events, activities, sports and more. Check them out at @MCPSChurchillHS.

5. Alright, Potomac, we need your help! Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or organized a neighborhood cleanup? They may be our next . Potomac Patch is going to be spotlighting an outstanding kid in the community each week, so submit your nominations to sarahbeth@patch.com to possibly have them featured on the site.