Windowpane Winter 2010 [PDF, 1527 KB]
The lead article describes how the School’s curricular underpinnings teach students to own their learning and work towards educational independence. The names of all 2008-2009 donors to the Annual Fund, Capital Campaign, and Annual Auction are listed as part of the School’s Annual Report. New staff and faculty are introduced; recent staff achievements are noted; and alums report on their latest milestones. An appreciation piece marks the retirement of Betsy Barnett, and a former teacher remembers Kathryn O’Donnell. Finally, there is a brief description of a Kindergarten field trip that ties together curriculum and alum families.

Windowpane Spring 2009 [PDF, 3402 KB]
This issue describes the history of community service at CHDS, including parent and student service activities, and an alum profile of Tony Maruca; a profile of capital campaign co-chair Connie Tipton; updates about alumni, faculty, and staff; college plans for the Class of 2005; and photos of community service activities and Grandparents Day 2009.

Windowpane Spring 2008 [PDF, 1384 KB]
This issue highlights the After School Program, names the newly-appointed co-chairs of the Making a Greater Dent capital campaign, reviews the 6th grade musical Oz!, and interviews new Head of School Martha Shepardson-Killam. Alumni news includes an article on CHDS alumna Leah Daniels (Class of 1994) and her new business, Hill’s Kitchen.

Windowpane Winter 2008 [PDF, 914 KB]
This issue describes how we nurture our School community through continuity and change. Articles include “The Making of a Morning Meeting,” welcome and description of new faculty and staff members, alumni information, college decisions for the Class of 2003, and a photo spread from Grandparents Day 2007.

Windowpane Spring 2007 [PDF, 1011 KB]
This issue features a letter from Cemmy Peterson and an interview with her, reflecting on her 22 years at the School. It also notes the Washington Post Magazine article, “What Makes a Good Middle School?” in which CHDS ‘s upper grade program was featured. Key teachers and administrators are honored for their contributions and commitment to the School; announcement of BZA approval for building plans; description of hands on learning through field education; alumni news.

Windowpane Winter 2007 [PDF, 4149 KB]
Lead article, “From Beginning to End,” describes the benefits of a PreK through 8th grade school, and describes the role of upper school students, particularly 8th graders. Other articles include an update on proposed building plans, alumni news, colleges plans for the Class of 2002, welcome to new faculty and staff, and a memorial tribute to CHDS Poet-in-Residence David Kresh.

Windowpane Spring 2005 [PDF, 2995 KB]
This issue highlights our field education connections with the University of Maryland and the School's Summer Camp program.

Windowpane Winter 2005 [PDF, 3258 KB]
This issue features an article on how the School is building upon its past to prepare for the future. The issue also highlights photos of new staff, alum news, and a special poem written by Poet-in-Residence David Kresh in honor of Cemmy Peterson's twenty years at the School.

Windowpane Spring 2004 [PDF, 662 KB]
In this issue, we celebrate our 35th anniversary.

Windowpane Fall 2004 [PDF, 3003 KB]
This issue contains an article about the 35th birthday wall hangings and their relevance to the School's curriculum and School-wide themes.