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Save the Dates!

-March 27th; 6-8 PM Justice Pyramid Art Show

-March 31st; Eid al-Fitr (School's Closed)

-April 1st; Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

 -April 8th; 6:30 PM Justice HS Athletics Sports Information Session 

-May 1;  Heritage Night at Glasgow! More information coming soon!

Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments! 

Please prioritize your student’s attendance so they can take the SOL.

• Wednesday, April 30 Science SOL 8th grade
• Wednesday, May 7 Reading SOL 6th, 7th and 8th grades
• Wednesday, May 14 Math SOL 6th, 7th, and 8th grades

Glasgow Bands Receive Top Marks at District Band Assessment

This past weekend the Glasgow Bands participated in their District Band Assessment, and all Three ensembles who performed, the 6th Grade Advanced Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble earned ratings of SUPERIOR, which is the highest mark a group can be awarded. Additionally, our students made some Glasgow history as this is the first time in school history that Glasgow has had three bands receive Superior Ratings at assessment!

Assessment is the equivalent of an SOL for music students. However, instead of taking a written test, they do what they practice in class and perform a concert of three pieces followed by sight reading! For sight reading, students and directors are provided a brand new piece of music and given seven minutes of practice time (where they are allowed to do anything EXCEPT play their instruments!) and then they have a single chance to perform this new piece. Assessment is judged by experts in the music field and master teachers who assess student performance based on their Tone, Technique, and Musicality among other factors.

Please join us in congratulating our Glasgow Band students on their incredible accomplishments and success this past weekend at District Assessment!

Dress Code

As the weather turns warmer, please ensure your child adheres to the FCPS dress code 

Summer Enrichment

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning engaging summer enrichment programs for students! For our current kindergarten to 5th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. For our current 6th to 11th grade students, we have CTE Summer Academy.

We Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

On Monday, March 24, parents and guardians of [School Name] will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.

Topics covered in the survey include:

• Instructional leadership
• School climate
• Management (human resources and organizational)
• Communication and community relations
• Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
• Professionalism

The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. Keep an eye out for an email from [email protected] and take a few minutes to complete it.

Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!

Meal Packing

Last year, more than 70 Glasgow Young Scholars volunteered for 3 hours for a food packaging activity. Students packaged over 20 thousand meals that, through the work of the Kids Against Hunger organization, were sent to feed families in Liberia, West Africa. $5,000 was solicited by the JJ Missions organization in order for this volunteer opportunity to happen for our students. This year, we are trying to raise $2,000 to mitigate the cost. Please help us reach our goal and donate using this link: Donate to JJS Missions. Select "Meal Packing" as the donation designation. JJS Missions is a 501(c)(3) corporation - donations are tax deductible.

Our Schools, Our Future – Spring Series 2025: Community and Employee Conversations

FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community and Employee Conversations across the school division this spring. These events are a valuable opportunity for you and your communities to share your thoughts, ask questions, and engage directly with Dr. Reid. Your input matters, and we encourage you to participate.

Employee Conversations

• Tuesday, March 18 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Haycock Elementary School
• Tuesday, April 29 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Providence Elementary School
• Thursday, May 1 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Burke School
• Wednesday, May 7 | 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Weyanoke Elementary School

 Community Conversations: Open to all families from all regions

• Thursday, March 20 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Cunningham Park Elementary School  Registration is open, but not required.
• Monday, March 24 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Kings Park Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
• Tuesday, April 1 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lorton Station Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
• Monday, April 7 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Greenbriar West Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
• Monday, April 21 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Mount Eagle Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
• Wednesday, April 23 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Mason Crest Elementary School - Registration coming soon.

 Interpreter services will be provided for all events.

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Save the Dates!

-May 1 Heritage Night at Glasgow MS (More information coming soon!)

-GMS 2025 Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments!  Please prioritize your student’s attendance so they can take the SOL.

*Wednesday, April 30 Science SOL 8th grade

*Wednesday, May 7 Reading SOL 6th, 7th and 8th grades

*Wednesday, May 14 Math SOL 6th, 7th, and 8th grades

Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras

Congrats to our Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras for their performance at the District X Orchestra Assessment at Sandburg Middle School! Our Symphonic Orchestra received an overall rating of II - Excellent and our Chamber Orchestra received an overall rating of I - Superior with a rating of I from all four judges, which is the highest rating you can achieve.  In addition to playing well on the stage and in the sightreading room, you would be very proud of our Panthers.  Not only were they were professional the whole time, but also incredibly positive, managing to have fun together behind the scenes during a stressful time.  We are extremely proud of their accomplishments so far this year and we're looking forward to even more great things to come from our music department.

Congrats to both of Glasgow's Advanced Chorus classes for receiving Superior Ratings at this year's middle school district 10 choral assessment! We are so proud of your hard work and musicianship!

Justice Pyramid Art Show!

Please stop by and see the 50 students from GMS being highlighted in the Justice Pyramid Art Show!

Looking for work? Safety and Security at GMS

Did you know?   Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 of our school buses, to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”). Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Thursday, May 8.

We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. More information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that we work with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school can be found on this webpage.

We encourage you to share this information with your families, friends, and neighbors so that we can all work as a community to keep our students safe. Together all things are possible!

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning engaging summer enrichment programs for students! For our current kindergarten to 5th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. For our current 6th to 11th grade students, we have CTE Summer Academy.

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Upcoming Dates

• Music Spirit Week; March 3-7
• SEL Week; March 3-7
• GMS vs KJMS Basketball Game; March 7
• PTA Virtual Meeting; March 11
• Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments;       April 30, May 7 & May 14

GMS vs KJMS Basketball Game

Join us this Friday night for the Basketball games at Katherine Johnson Middle School!  You must attend with a parent/guardian if meeting at KJMS. The girls game starts at 6pm. There will be a performance by our dance team around 6:45 and the boys game should start at 7pm. 

March PTA Virtual Meeting

Please join us virtually for the March Glasgow PTA Meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM. We plan to discuss plans for Cultural Heritage Night and Hoop-It-Up Night. This is a great time to ask questions and gather information. We look forward to virtually seeing you there!

Zoom Meeting Information:  

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School Hours

Glasgow Middle School currently starts at 7:30 a.m.  Students need to be in their classroom seated when the bell rings. There has been an increasing number of students who are tardy to school through the kiss/ride line. If you are dropping your child off in the mornings, please use the kiss and ride line and pull your car up as far as you can.  Make sure your child is ready to get out of the car, and please exit the line as quickly as you can.  This allows more students to be safely dropped off at the front of the building and will keep the line moving quickly and efficiently. Students who are late to class due to a back up in the kiss and ride line will receive an excused pass to class.  Students who are dropped off late to school will not. 

Help support our Glasgow Music Department!

Your generous support will help provide our talented students with instruments, sheet music, performance opportunities, financial support for our spring trip, and all of the resources they need to develop their musical skills and creativity. With your donation, you are not just funding a program; you are inspiring young musicians and shaping the future of the arts in our community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful impact. Thank you for considering this opportunity to help support our Glasgow music program.

• You can donate by credit card by clicking on the link below or we accept cash and check payments. (Checks can be made out to Glasgow Middle School). All cash and check payments will need to be delivered to a music teacher. https://shorturl.at/vgwlz 
• Music Spirit Week!

Celebrating 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

We are proud of the hard work students have been doing so far this year in all of their classes and we look forward to celebrating students who have earned either All A or A/B Honor Roll. All A and A/B Honor Roll Certificates will be handed out in FIT on March 7th.  Please congratulate students on all of their hard work!

Save The Date!

*May 1 Heritage Night (Join the March 11 PTA meeting to learn more!)

*GMS 2025 Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments.  Please prioritize your student’s attendance so they can take the SOL.

• Wednesday, April 30 Science SOL 8th grade
• Wednesday, May 7 Reading SOL 6th, 7th and 8th grades
• Wednesday, May 14 Math SOL 6th, 7th, and 8th grades

2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels:   Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)

Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.

This event will feature: 

• Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
• Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
• Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
• Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.

Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process. Learn more about this event and register today! Contact [email protected] for more information.

🗣️ Connect With Your Kids: Simple Steps to Stronger Communication

Teens skip things that don't interest them, including lectures from their parents. How do you connect with your children and really know what's going on in their lives? How can you become “unskippable”?

Effective communication can build trust and understanding, but it takes thought, planning, and effort. 

The latest Healthy Minds Blog offers practical strategies to improve communication and build strong, lasting relationships:

Ditch distractions and create a safe space where your child feels comfortable opening up.

Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don't agree.

Ask "how" questions instead of "what" questions to get them talking about their experiences.

For more tips and techniques, read the full article on the Healthy Minds Blog, which shares information related to youth mental health and wellness.

For support on talking with your teen about difficult subjects like fentanyl, discover how to Become Unskippable.

VIP Camp

As we near the end of school, you may be looking for summer activities for your student(s). Please see the flier for more information. If you’re interested in your child(ren) participating,         please scan the QR code and enter your information. This is only an interest form. Registration will open on March 11th, 2025.

Summer Camps

🌞 Ready for an unforgettable summer of learning and fun? From STEAM and cooking to health, trades, and computer science – there's something for every student. This summer, students of all ages can experience summer learning fun. Registration opens for a variety of programs on March 10th! Visit our summer learning page to see all of the programs available: https://bit.ly/3DiHBuS

Other Summer Opportunities 🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

  Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps

Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

CTE Summer Academy (CSA)

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. 

IFTA

IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater. 

TECHSTRAVAGANZA!!!

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Upcoming Dates

• Music Spirit Week; March 3-7
• SEL Week; March 3-7
• Caregiver Coffee; March 4
• GMS vs KJMS Basketball Game; March 7

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM)

Your generous support will help provide our talented students with instruments, sheet music, performance opportunities, financial support for our spring trip, and all of the resources they need to develop their musical skills and creativity. With your donation, you are not just funding a program; you are inspiring young musicians and shaping the future of the arts in our community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful impact. Thank you for considering this opportunity to help support our Glasgow music program.

• You can donate by credit card by clicking on the link below or we accept cash and check payments. (Checks can be made out to Glasgow Middle School). All cash and check payments will need to be delivered to a music teacher. https://shorturl.at/vgwlz 

Caregiver Coffee

Counselors will be offering a Caregiver Coffee on March 4th from 7:45-8:45 a.m. We will be going over the academic advising process and will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding course selection for next school year. Please RSVP here if you plan on attending. Light refreshments will be provided. Please reach out to Sydney McNamee at [email protected] with any questions.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Week

The fifth annual International SEL Day is March 3, 2025, kicking off SEL Week through March 7!  Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) improves well-being and academic outcomes, builds positive communities, and provides children with the necessary skills to excel in today’s workforce. The School Counselors will be hosting a few events to promote SEL at Glasgow including SEL trivia on March 5th during lunches, a Self-Care banner outside Student Services and morning announcements through the week.

Student Shoe Wear

Love those cute fuzzy slippers students sometimes wear, but they need to be kept home!  Please ensure your student wears proper shoes to school, particularly on days in which they have PE.

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Upcoming Events!

• Join us for a Basketball game against KJMS!  Come cheer on our boys and girls basketball players and the GMS dancers!  Times and more information coming soon!
  • Friday, March 7 GMS vs. KJMS Basketball Game!
    • Location: Katherine Johnson Middle School (Fairfax, VA)
• The Wida Writing Test is on Wednesday, February 26th!  Please send your student with a fully charged laptop!

How Can You Help Your Child or Teen Have Good Attendance?

Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your child behind in school.  This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.

• Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day, make that the expectation. 
• Help your child maintain routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s  sleep.
• Find out if your child feels engaged by his classes and feels safe at school. Make sure he or she is not missing class because of behavioral issues and school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, work with your school.
• Stay on top of academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors if necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
• Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
• Encourage meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs.

Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, talk to your children’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work.  But remember, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that goes on in the classroom.

Visit our website for more attendance resources. 

Ramadan/Fasting Spaces

Ramadan will start on February 28th through March 29th.  We will be providing spaces away from the cafeteria for students who are fasting during their lunch through the month of Ramadan.  If your child needs a fasting space during the month of Ramadan, they can request a space for their lunch periods in Student Services.  There will be staff assigning locations during at the cafeteria during the first week of Ramadan if students forget to request a pass/location before Ramadan starts.  It is an expectation that students who are being provided with an alternate location for their lunch for fasting purposes during Ramadan will comply with the rules of the space they are assigned, will be respectful of the supervisor, and other students occupying the space.

Remind your student to bring their winter coat for recess! Congratulations! 

We are so excited to celebrate Andrew Sharrock as he won the Region 2 Outstanding Teacher!

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Calendar Reminders

Looking forward to seeing you at Math Night, tomorrow, Thursday, January 13 from 5:30 -7:30 pm at Glasgow MS! 

Important Reminders

• Students can be dropped off at Glasgow MS after 7:00 am.  Please do not arrive prior, as there is no adult supervision until our doors open at 7.  Additionally, when we have a two hour delay, students should not be dropped off before 9:00 am.
• Please remind your student that cell phones and airpods need to be off and away for the day!  
• Your student should bring their charged Chromebook (laptop) to school each day.

District Choir

Congratulations to our students who participated in District Choir on Saturday, February 8th!  We’re proud of you!

The National Junior Honors Society

The National Junior Honors Society is selling Valentine’s Day Candy Grams during all lunches tomorrow, 2/13 and Friday, 2/14. Ring pops, lollipops, and stuffed bears will be sold. Prices range between $1 to $4.  Candy grams will be delivered to the student's last period class next week. Proceeds will support NJHS.

How Can You Help Your Child or Teen Have Good Attendance?

Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your child behind in school.  This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.

• Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day, make that the expectation. 
• Help your child maintain routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s  sleep.
• Find out if your child feels engaged by his classes and feels safe at school. Make sure he or she is not missing class because of behavioral issues and school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, work with your school.
• Stay on top of academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors if necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
• Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
• Encourage meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs.

Glasgow Course Selection

The course selection process for the 2025-2026 school year is underway!  Counselors have started to meet with Rising 7th and 8th grade students to select courses for next year.   Once students meet with counselors for advising, courses will be available for your preview in SIS ParentVue as well as SIS StudentVue by selecting “Course Request”.   If changes need to be made after their academic advising meeting, please contact your child’s counselor.  Students have until March 15th to make any requests for changes for the 2025-2026 school year.  

Student Vue and Parent Vue

All FCPS students have a Student Vue account. All student schedules are active and up to date in SIS Student Vue and SIS Parent Vue. If you do not have a SIS Parent Vue account, we strongly encourage you to sign up for an account. You can find directions on how to do so at this link: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-registration. 

Once you have signed up for an account, you’ll need an activation code - which we will work as quickly as we can to provide to you. You can find a video that provides information on how to use SIS Parent Vue and all that you will be able to access with your account here:             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLwkkemipws.

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      Calendar Reminders

• Please keep in mind March 15th, is the deadline for students to make any course requests changes for the 2025-2026 school year.

• We are excited that we have rescheduled and invite you to our upcoming Math Night on February 13th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

This event is designed to ignite a passion for math and to provide valuable information about the exciting math pathways and classes available to our students.

Here's what you can expect:

• Informative Presentations: Learn about the diverse range of math courses and programs offered at Glasgow Middle School.
• Engaging Math Games: Participate in fun and interactive math games that will challenge your mind and spark your curiosity.
• Food: Complimentary pizza, chips, and water for all students and their families.

We encourage all students and their families to attend this special event. It's a great opportunity to connect with other students, staff, and families, ask questions, and discover the exciting world of math at Glasgow and Fairfax County Public Schools. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please remind your child to bring a charged laptop to Glasgow every day!  We have limited loaners and students should use the laptop assigned to them.

Glasgow Spelling Bee

After 19 rounds of competition and 32 overall participants, congrats to Alex Price, winner of the Glasgow Spelling Bee and Aseil Ibrahim, who earned second place! The championship word was, “larboard.”  However, to get to that level, students tackled words such as: klystron, cascabel, pinon, miscreant and chlorofluorocarbon.  Special thanks to Dr. Anderson for coordinating the event, our Pronouncer, Kim Lanoue PTSA president at Justice HS, and our judges, Megan Vroman, Region 2 Assistant Superintendent, Leah Richardson, PTA president at Sleepy Hollow, and Tia Kminek, PTSA president at Poe Middle School.  The winner of the Glasgow MS competition will participate in the Fairfax County Regional Spelling Bee Competition scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm.

 Spring 2025 Track and Field

We want to inform you that the Spring 2025 Track and Field season is fast approaching with practice starting Tuesday, April 22. We cordially invite parents to volunteer their time and assistance with practices and meet logistics. If you are interested in volunteering, kindly contact Mr. Williams at [email protected].  Please be advised that fingerprinting and background checks will be necessary for all volunteers.  Meets will be April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17 and the final meet will be May 31, 2025.

Mentoring at Glasgow!

We are excited to share this FCPS Mentoring Story featuring Glasgow Middle School!

All District X Middle School Band

Please join us in celebrating our 35 Glasgow students who participated in the All District X Middle School Band this past weekend! The students worked with acclaimed composer, JaRod Hall, to prepare a full concert in just 48 hours, receiving their music on Thursday night, performing it on Saturday. This event is a testament and celebration of their hard work and dedication.

Glasgow Course Selection

The course selection process for the 2025-2026 school year is underway!  Counselors have started to meet with Rising 7th and 8th grade students to select courses for next year.   Once students meet with counselors for advising, courses will be available for your preview in SIS ParentVue as well as SIS StudentVue by selecting “Course Request”.   If changes need to be made after their academic advising meeting, please contact your child’s counselor.  Students have until March 15th to make any requests for changes for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Second Semester Schedules

The third quarter began on January 30th.  This is the beginning of a new semester as well.  Some students changed electives courses for the second semester.  Students received new schedules on January 30th. Due to scheduling and staffing constraints, we are unable to accommodate change requests for second semester courses.  If there is an error on your child’s schedule or you have questions about their schedule, please reach out to your child’s counselor.  Thank you so much for your support.

Student Vue and Parent Vue

All FCPS students have a Student Vue account. All student schedules are active and up to date in SIS Student Vue and SIS Parent Vue. If you do not have a SIS Parent Vue account, we strongly encourage you to sign up for an account. You can find directions on how to do so at this link: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-registration. 

Once you have signed up for an account, you’ll need an activation code - which we will work as quickly as we can to provide to you. You can find a video that provides information on how to use SIS Parent Vue and all that you will be able to access with your account here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLwkkemipws.

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Upcoming Events

• Important: All after school activities for Thursday, January 30, are canceled due to the Rising 6th grade family event. Students should report home after school. 
• The Spelling Bee competition at Glasgow Middle School is scheduled for Friday, January 31, at 6 p.m. in the Lecture Hall.
• The winner of the Glasgow Middle School competition will participate in the Fairfax County Regional Spelling Bee Competition scheduled for Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m.
• MLK Art Experience will be Friday, January 31, at 5 p.m. in the library
• Any civics class that missed Finance Park is being rescheduled. More info soon.
• Important reminder! WIDA testing will be held February 5, 6, 12, and 13.  It is important for our multilingual learners to demonstrate their progress in language development so please prioritize their attendance to school!

Apply to the College Partnership Program! 

Any student in grades 8 through 11 is eligible to apply to the College Partnership Program (CPP). This program is designed to support students interested in exploring, applying to, and enrolling in college. In accordance with FCPS' goal to eliminate gaps in opportunity, access, and achievement for all students, CPP focuses on academic advising, college visits, family engagement, and preparation beyond high school.

CPP was created to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses (including those who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners) but all students are encouraged to apply. To apply, visit: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3.

Volunteer Fairfax Day of Service

On Saturday, January 25, Educate Fairfax participated in Volunteer Fairfax’s Day of Service, Give Together, at James Lee Community Center. Educate Fairfax, with support from Wegmans and Volunteer Fairfax, hosted a service project and teens packed 300 snack bags for our four Title I middle schools. We are grateful for the collaboration and community support!

Educate Fairfax also hosted a service project for our Global Ambassador Teachers. Teens wrote thank you cards and words of appreciation for our Global Ambassador Teachers. Cards will be delivered with resources from Lakeshore Learning to teachers in February.

Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair 30,000 Free Books for Families and Educators!

Books are available on a first-come, first served basis, so arrive early! Parents and guardians are welcome to choose up to 10 free books per child for home libraries, with a 30 book maximum limit per family. Educators and school staff may choose up to 50 free books for their classrooms.

Fun family activities including DJ, food trucks, and free Valentine’s Day card making area. Hundreds of LEGO brick boxes available while supplies last! The event will be held Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at the Lorton Community Center and Library, 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079. 

Justice Pyramid Principals Meeting

Last week, the Justice Pyramid Principals met for our monthly meeting. We are nine schools united in our shared vision of creating environments centered on high expectations, belonging, joy, and success. 

The shared commitment of the Justice Pyramid schools strengthens the bond among communities while ensuring a unified, student-centered approach to education. Together, we work to create pathways for every learner to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We thank you for your partnership in education.

Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend an FCPS Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

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January 23, 2025

Dear Glasgow Middle School Community,

We are excited that we have rescheduled and can invite you to our upcoming Math Night on February 13th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

This event is designed to ignite a passion for math and to provide valuable information about the exciting math pathways and classes available to our students.

Here's what you can expect:

• Informative Presentations: Learn about the diverse range of math courses and programs offered at Glasgow Middle School.
• Engaging Math Games: Participate in fun and interactive math games that will challenge your mind and spark your curiosity.
• Food: Complimentary pizza, chips, and water for all students and their families.

We encourage all students and their families to attend this special event. It's a great opportunity to connect with other students, staff, and families, ask questions, and discover the exciting world of math at Glasgow and Fairfax County Public Schools.

Please use this link below to RSVP if you are interested in attending.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Greetings Glasgow Community!

Edu-Futuro will start their "Participa en mi educacion" program at Glasgow, a 7-session program in Spanish that delves into the American public education system. Currently, it will be every Thursday starting January 9th from 6-8 PM in C-137A/B. A free light dinner and childcare will be provided. 

Edu-Futuro iniciará en Glasgow su programa "Participa en mi educación", un programa de 7 sesiones en español que profundiza en el sistema de educación pública estadounidense. Actualmente, será todos los jueves a partir del 9 de enero de 6 a 8 p.m. en C-137A/B. Se proporcionará una cena ligera y cuidado de niños de forma gratuita.

Glasgow MS Participa Flyer 2024-2025_.pdf

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Do you like being challenged in Math? Do you enjoy problem solving? Then Math Olympiad is for you!!

Who: Students in grades 6-8

When: After-school, once a week beginning January 8th on Wednesdays.  

What: Monthly Math Problem-solving Contests

• Three monthly contests with detailed solutions (5 questions each)
• January through March
• Awards for top finishers

If you would like to be challenged, fill out this google form by Friday December 13th.

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December 6, 2024

Dear Glasgow Middle School Community,

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Math Night on January 13th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

This event is designed to ignite a passion for math and to provide valuable information about the exciting math pathways and classes available to our students.

Here's what you can expect:

• Informative Presentations: Learn about the diverse range of math courses and programs offered at Glasgow Middle School.
• Engaging Math Games: Participate in fun and interactive math games that will challenge your mind and spark your curiosity.
• Food: Complimentary pizza, chips, and water for all students and their families.

We encourage all students and their families to attend this special event. It's a great opportunity to connect with other students, staff, and families, ask questions, and discover the exciting world of math at Glasgow and Fairfax County Public Schools.

Please use this link below to RSVP if you are interested in attending.

We look forward to seeing you there!

4101 Fairfax Parkway, Alexandria, VA 22312  |  Main Phone: 703.813.8700
Attendance: 703.813.8787 | Web | Twitter | Facebook