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The Glasgow Panther Store will be opening on 9/29 for the first time this school year, and we would love to have parent volunteer come out and support this program.
The Panther Store is part of Glasgow PBIS Program and supports the Panther Principles of: Kindness, Commitment and Safety. The store will be open during all lunches to give students the opportunity to use the Panther Cards they have earned for being Positive Panthers. Thank you in advance for your support. Use the follow link to sign up.
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Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! On Saturday my son participated in another session with First Tee, which he was very excited about! Today we are relaxing as a family and doing a lot of adulting as we get ready for the week! I hope everyone in the community is doing well.
We completed our first week of After School this past week. As a reminder, any student wanting to stay after school needs to have a parent register them for the after school program. Once registered, students must sign up during their lunch period for any activity they would like to participate in. Here’s the link to register your student(s). Capital One Coders: Capital One and FCPS are once again partnering to bring Coding back to Glasgow. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Ms. James [email protected] or Mr. Williams [email protected] for interest or any questions you may have. The deadline is Friday, September 22, 2023. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. Please continue to reach out to your child's teachers throughout the quarter to check on their progress. Also, if you missed the last PTA Meeting, here is the recording.
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell
Information Session for Substitute Teachers and Instructional AssistantsLearn more about becoming a substitute teacher or instructional assistant at a virtual information session on Wednesday, September 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. Register for this session.
Cross-Country SeasonGlasgow Panthers, our first ever cross-country season is quickly approaching and we’re adding our finishing touches to the preparations. Questions can be brought to John Lee in E220 or sent electronically to j[email protected]. Any questions, please reach out to John Lee at [email protected].
The After-School ProgramThe After-School program is off to a nice start. We have a variety of clubs and activities that are active. If you’re interested in the clubs and activities, please visit https://glasgowms.fcps.edu/student-life-activities for the daily schedule and descriptions.
Open Art Studio: Students interested in working on art projects for their current art classes are invited to come and work on their assignments. Students who are interested in working on drawing and basic sculpture skills are invited to come to Open Art Studio. There will be tutorials on various techniques depending on individual student interests. Students may bring personal sketchbooks to practice skills or drawing paper will be available. Students may choose to work on stop motion animation with their phones during the after school Open Art Studio. If you are interested in participating, select ‘Academic Support with Teacher’ and select Ms. Schickel as the Teacher. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Schickel [email protected]
Chess Club: This year we will be holding a chess club Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons between 2:30 and 3:30 PM. All skill levels are welcome, and beginners are encouraged to attend.
After mastering the rules of the game, beginners will learn major tactical themes, opening principles, common checkmating patterns (rook & queen vs. king, rook & king vs. king, etc.), and algebraic notation (how to record your moves to review later). Intermediate and advanced players will gain experience with more advanced tactics (zugzwangs, underpromotion, smothered mates, etc.) and deepen their knowledge of opening theory.
There will also be time for open play and game review each session. Dedicated members will have opportunities to participate in tournaments sponsored by Appian Board Games, US Chess Association and the After School programs in Fairfax County. Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Bulman at [email protected] with any questions.
In the After School Program, we aim to support students’ needs and interests. If your student is interested in starting a new after school club, please come see Mr. Williams.
Schedule/Course Change RequestsAt this time, all requests for schedule/course changes have been reviewed and those that could be accommodated have been made. If counselors could satisfy a request and a schedule change was made, students and families were notified of the change and start date. Our school’s schedule is built around the course requests that students make in the spring. Typically, the opportunity to make changes in the fall to student schedules is limited. This year, satisfying change requests was even more challenging. We do appreciate your understanding if we were unable to accommodate your request.
World Language Credit ExamNovember 9, 2023 Glasgow will host the World Language Credit Exam. The exam is designed to assess students’ native language proficiency and enable them to earn one to three credits toward fulfilling the world languages requirement for the Advanced Studies Diploma, see more information on the credit exam website. The registration window opens on Tuesday, September 5, at 8 a.m. and closes on Thursday, October 5, at 4 p.m. for more information about the exam and the registration process, your student should speak with their school counselor:
Signs of Suicide Program for Seventh Grade StudentsThis year school staff are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. This year, Signs of Suicide will be addressed in all 7th Grade Health Classes on October 16th and 17th.
SOS has been used by thousands of schools for over 20 years. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.
Through the program, students learn:
Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a brief depression screening form. This form cannot provide a diagnosis of depression but does indicate whether a young person should seek help from a mental health professional.
We encourage you to visit www.mindwise.org/parents for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.
Included is an Opt-Out Request Google Form. If you do not want your child to receive the SOS lesson in Health class, complete this form, and have your child submit it to their Panther Time teacher.
If you would like to view the presentation in its entirety, please fill out this Google Form. We will be holding a virtual viewing session on September 26 at 6pm.
StudentVue and ParentVueAll 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.
Health Information and Emergency Care FormsThe Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE -71) Health Information Form and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) Emergency Care Information provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
For SY 23-24, these forms will be required for all students. Parents/guardians may submit these forms either through electronic submission accessed within the weCare@school (weCare) module.
🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From SchoolWhether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher, so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
🤧 Tips to Stay Healthy
Flu season is quickly approaching and communicable diseases continue to be present in our schools. Families and staff are encouraged to follow the health practices below to prevent the spread of illnesses and help keep our schools safe:
The most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 school health practices is available on the Health and Safety Guidance webpage.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe and healthy.
Kiss and RideWe have many families who choose to drop off and pick up students each day from school. We ask that all families use the kiss and ride line for student drop off and pick up. To keep the flow of traffic moving along and to maintain safety, we ask that you pull your cars up and stop at the locations our monitors direct to before allowing your child to exit your vehicle. Please be sure students are ready to exit cars with all their things out of car doors that exit onto the sidewalk. Please wait for the car in front of you to pull forward before you begin to depart. We also ask that you refrain from parking in the kiss and ride line or double parking in the lane. If you need to enter the building, please find a parking spot to park in our lot – do not double park in the parking lot or drop students off in the parking lot. Cones will be placed in the first two lanes of the parking lot to close off traffic and prevent families from dropping off students in the lot. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
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Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! I hope each of you had a peaceful weekend. We really enjoyed seeing everyone at BTSN last Wednesday. Please continue to reach out to your child's teachers throughout the quarter to check on their progress. Also, if you missed the last PTA Meeting, here is the recording.
Glasgow Panthers, our first ever cross-country season is quickly approaching and we’re adding our finishing touches to the preparations. With the finishing touches, we have made some adjustments to the practice time. The updated practice times will be on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays from 3:45PM to 4:45 in September and Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3:45PM to 4:45PM starting the first week of October. If interested, it is not too late to fill out the required MS Athletics Participant Registration Form, FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form (PPE) and Emergency Care Card information. Forms are due by noon of September 18th. These forms can be brought to John Lee in E220 or sent electronically to [email protected]. GMS cross country is part of the after school program. To attend the practices, every student must sign up for cross country during the 2nd block of after school. Please find information in Schoology for information on signing up for after school and you can find the After School schedule and descriptions Glasgow homepage under ‘Activities’. Any questions, please reach out to John Lee at [email protected].
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to [email protected].
STEAMOLOGY STEM Fest Offers Hands-On Activities for Students: Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST on Saturday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South County High School. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and more. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell
Information Session for Substitute Teachers and Instructional AssistantsLearn more about becoming a substitute teacher or instructional assistant at a virtual information session on Wednesday, September 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. Register for this session.
Cross-Country SeasonGlasgow Panthers, our first ever cross-country season is quickly approaching and we’re adding our finishing touches to the preparations. With the finishing touches, we have made some adjustments since the last interest meeting on the 7th. Practices will begin on the 19th and practice times will be on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays from 3:45PM to 4:45 in September and Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 3:45PM to 4:45PM starting the first week of October. If interested, it is not too late to fill out the required MS Athletics Participant Registration Form, FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form (PPE) and Emergency Care Card information. These forms are due by noon of September 18th. These forms can be brought to John Lee in E220 or sent electronically to [email protected]. Any questions, please reach out to John Lee at [email protected].
World Language Credit ExamNovember 9, 2023 Glasgow will host the World Language Credit Exam. The exam is designed to assess students’ native language proficiency and enable them to earn one to three credits toward fulfilling the world languages requirement for the Advanced Studies Diploma, see more information on the credit exam website. The registration window opens on Tuesday, September 5, at 8 a.m. and closes on Thursday, October 5, at 4 p.m. for more information about the exam and the registration process, your student should speak with their school counselor:
Signs of Suicide Program for Seventh Grade StudentsThis year school staff are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. This year, Signs of Suicide will be addressed in all 7th Grade Health Classes on October 16th and 17th.
SOS has been used by thousands of schools for over 20 years. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.
Through the program, students learn:
Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a brief depression screening form. This form cannot provide a diagnosis of depression but does indicate whether a young person should seek help from a mental health professional.
We encourage you to visit www.mindwise.org/parents for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.
Included is an Opt-Out Request Google Form. If you do not want your child to receive the SOS lesson in Health class, complete this form, and have your child submit it to their Panther Time teacher.
If you would like to view the presentation in its entirety, please fill out this Google Form. We will be holding a virtual viewing session on September 26 at 6pm.
StudentVue and ParentVueAll 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.
September is Attendance Awareness MonthRegular attendance is crucial for the academic success of all students. Studies have repeatedly proven that students with better attendance records perform better in school and are more likely to graduate high school on time.
Did you know?
There may be obstacles preventing students from attending school regularly, such as illness or personal circumstances. That’s why it is so important for our school team to work together with our students and families to remove any barriers. We all belong here!
Please encourage your student to arrive on time every day and maintain regular attendance until the last day of school. Together, we can work toward increasing school attendance rates and improving academic outcomes for all our students.
How You Can Help:
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE -71) Health Information Form and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) Emergency Care Information provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
For SY 23-24, these forms will be required for all students. Parents/guardians may submit these forms either through electronic submission accessed within the weCare@school (weCare) module.
🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From SchoolWhether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher, so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
🤧 Tips to Stay HealthyFlu season is quickly approaching and communicable diseases continue to be present in our schools. Families and staff are encouraged to follow the health practices below to prevent the spread of illnesses and help keep our schools safe:
The most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 school health practices is available on the Health and Safety Guidance webpage.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe and healthy.
Kiss and RideWe have many families who choose to drop off and pick up students each day from school. We ask that all families use the kiss and ride line for student drop off and pick up. To keep the flow of traffic moving along and to maintain safety, we ask that you pull your cars up and stop at the locations our monitors direct to before allowing your child to exit your vehicle. Please be sure students are ready to exit cars with all their things out of car doors that exit onto the sidewalk. Please wait for the car in front of you to pull forward before you begin to depart. We also ask that you refrain from parking in the kiss and ride line or double parking in the lane. If you need to enter the building, please find a parking spot to park in our lot – do not double park in the parking lot or drop students off in the parking lot. Cones will be placed in the first two lanes of the parking lot to close off traffic and prevent families from dropping off students in the lot. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
Fairfax County Public Schools
Office of Counseling and College and Career Readiness
Considerations for Students with Disabilities in High School Versus College:
Joint Presentation with George Mason University
October 2023
https://www.fcps.edu/event/2023-fcps-college-fair
CTS is offering this workshop in conjunction with George Mason University and will explore issues to consider during the college search, application, and preparation process for students with disabilities.
College STAR Transition Virtual Workshop Series
Thursdays -- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
You are invited to attend the College STAR Student Support Network Virtual Workshop Series (DO NOT REGISTER HERE). The mission of this series is to provide tools and resources for students who learn differently for college success. Workshop participation has been funded by CTS and is free for anyone connected to FCPS. REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE HERE. Registered attendees can join live on each scheduled day or access recordings at their convenience. The workshops will take place virtually via zoom with links and materials provided in a Google Classroom. The virtual workshops are:
• Session 1: Oct. 26th, 2023 - Types of College Settings
• Session 2: Jan. 25th, 2024 - Habits and Behaviors of Successful College Students
• Session 3: Feb. 22nd, 2024 - Transition to College: A Student Perspective
• Session 4: Mar. 21st, 2024 - Common College Resources and Departments
• Session 5: May 9th, 2024 - Differences Between High School and College
Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Annandale High School -- 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
This event is designed for students with more significant disabilities and their families to meet with adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency and vendor representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, residential options, leisure activities, and self-advocacy during this exhibitor fair.
Flash Forward: The Younger Years
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Luther Jackson Middle School -- 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, shortand long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, and Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. This event also includes a student/parent panel where members describe their firsthand experiences as they navigated Fairfax County Public Schools and planning for their child’s future. A questions/answer session will follow.
NOVA Vision 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Annandale Campus -- 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
FCPS and NOVA are offering an opportunity for students with disabilities interested in attending NOVA to learn about available options. The orientation will include presentations from Accommodations and Accessibility
Services and Counseling Services, a mock NOVA classroom experience for students, and a NOVA student panel with Q&A session FCPS and NOVA are offering an opportunity for students with disabilities interested in attending NOVA to learn about available options. The orientation will include presentations from Accommodations and Accessibility Services and Counseling Services, a mock NOVA classroom experience for students, and a NOVA student panel with Q&A session.
Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education & Employment Options
Thursday, April 25, 2024
W.T. Woodson High School -- 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
This event is designed to provide students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their parents an introduction to options available after high school.
• Overview Presentation on Postsecondary Options (6:30 – 7 p.m.): Options such as college, military,
apprenticeship, trade school, gap year, and employment will be shared.
• Options Fair (7 p.m. – 8:30): Representatives from adult education, employment, and community programs will host information tables
Special Education Conference 2024
Virtual Event, Date/Time: TBD
Event Link: www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference
Each year the FCPS Special Education Conference draws an audience of parents, educators, administrators, preservice teachers, and community members eager to hear the latest research, strategies, and trends in the
education of students with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Conference Presentation:
Please note that all events are subject to change and/or cancellation. For the most current information on community workshops
and parent events throughout the school year, please visit the Parent Resource Center page: https://www.fcps.edu/node/28019
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Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! I hope everyone had a peaceful weekend. It has been a great weekend for me. My mother is in town and it's been great visiting with her. That time is priceless. Also, I wanted to share our accreditation information and items we are working on. Please see the images below. We are working on Math and English Special Education instruction for our school and also targeting our Science instruction.
As you know, Middle School sports is happening and we’re planning for a fun and exciting sports program. As some of you know, Cross Country practice is starting this week. We also have an Intramural Basketball competition planned as well. Glasgow will participate in our first annual Hoops Challenge with Thoreau MS, Kilmer MS, Jackson MS, Holmes MS and Poe MS. Practice will begin on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 during 1st block. Participation will require students to be in good academic and behavioral standing. Students can be removed from the team if these expectations are not being met. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays also in 1st Block. Students are required to attend practices to participate in the games. The games will be played at Luther Jackson Middle School (3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042) Friday, October 13th, October 20th, and October 27th. Games will start at 4:30 and end at 8:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Williams [email protected].
All FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, one-on-one online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional and parents/caregivers can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Get more information on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services webpage.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to [email protected].
Also, please see Dr. Ricardy Anderson’s 2023 Back to School Message! September 13th from 6-8PM - Back to School Night.
STEAMOLOGY STEM Fest Offers Hands-On Activities for Students: Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST on Saturday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South County High School. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and more. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell
Glasgow Back to School NightSeptember 13, 2023; 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Back to School Night is an opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with all of their student’s teachers, counselors, and administrators. Our event this year will be in person. Glasgow Panthers and their families will rotate through students’ schedules to meet each of their teachers in their classrooms. We are looking forward to seeing you for Back to School Night!
Family Life Education (FLE) Preview NightThe Glasgow Health and Physical Education department invites families to come to the Family Life Education (FLE) preview night on Wednesday, September 13 prior to the beginning of Back to School Night. Lesson materials and teachers will be available in the health rooms from 5:30pm-6:00pm. The presentations will be in room C137A/B.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) information SessionSeptember 13th 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Do you have a student who is interested in applying for enrollment at TJHSST next year? Would you and/or your student like to learn more about TJHSST? Representatives from TJHSST will be at Glasgow on September 13th from 5:00pm - 6:00pm to present on the programming/curriculum and application process in our lecture hall. All are welcome.
Course Requests/Schedule ChangesThe window to submit course change requests has closed. Counselors are currently working through course corrections (students who have been placed in the wrong classes as per beginning of year assessment data and/or program participation) and will begin to look at requests that were submitted by the deadline during the week of September 5th. The school’s schedule is built based upon the request students make during the spring course selection process. The options to make changes at this time are extremely limited and will be based upon approval from the Director of Student Services, Jenn Pallotto. If a course request change can be granted, students, parents/guardians and teachers will be notified. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
World Language Credit ExamNovember 9, 2023 Glasgow will host the World Language Credit Exam. The exam is designed to assess students’ native language proficiency and enable them to earn one to three credits toward fulfilling the world languages requirement for the Advanced Studies Diploma, see more information on the credit exam website. The registration window opens on Tuesday, September 5, at 8 a.m. and closes on Thursday, October 5, at 4 p.m. for more information about the exam and the registration process, your student should speak with their school counselor:
Student Vue and Parent VueAll 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.
Health Information and Emergency Care FormsThe Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE -71) Health Information Form and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) Emergency Care Information provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
For SY 23-24, these forms will be required for all students. Parents/guardians may submit these forms either through electronic submission accessed within the weCare@school (weCare) module.
Students Are Learning Every DayAs you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during long breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
Kiss and RideWe have many families who choose to drop off and pick up students each day from school. We ask that all families use the kiss and ride line for student drop off and pick up. To keep the flow of traffic moving along and to maintain safety, we ask that you pull your cars up and stop at the locations our monitors direct to before allowing your child to exit your vehicle. Please be sure students are ready to exit cars with all their things out of car doors that exit onto the sidewalk. Please wait for the car in front of you to pull forward before you begin to depart. We also ask that you refrain from parking in the kiss and ride line or double parking in the lane. If you need to enter the building, please find a parking spot to park in our lot – do not double park in the parking lot or drop students off in the parking lot. Cones will be placed in the first two lanes of the parking lot to close off traffic and prevent families from dropping off students in the lot. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
2023-24 Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesFCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Virginia Growth Assessment
The Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) is a test required for students in grades 3-8. For the 2023-2024 school year, students will take a reading and mathematics VGA in the fall and winter. For fall 2023, VGA will address content that was taught in the previous school year. There is no “passing” or “failing” outcome for the VGA. Results will provide starting and mid-year data about student growth and will offer information about areas of strength and growth in reading and mathematics. All middle school students take the VGA for reading. However, middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing math course, such as Algebra 1, will not take a VGA for mathematics. The following points may help you and your student better understand this assessment.
During the first weeks of the year, caregivers receive many forms to complete. Several of the most important ones are below:
Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep students protected from serious diseases. While COVID-19 vaccinations are not required, many other immunizations are. Check with your students’ healthcare providers now to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations. Immunization records can now be updated online in SIS ParentVUE through the Online Verification Update form. To access that form, click Online Packets in the top right of the screen after logging in to SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers can obtain an activation key letter to activate their SIS ParentVUE account by contacting [the main office].
Statewide Outbreak of Meningococcal
One of the required immunizations for students entering 7th and 12th grade is the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY). The Virginia Department of Health is currently tracking a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease. MenACWY can provide protection against the bacteria responsible for this outbreak.
Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of immunization clinics or contact your family’s healthcare provider. Appointments are required for most clinics.
Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations to provide to their school. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation.
2023-24 Health and Safety Guidance for Schools
Although the COVID-19 hospital transmission level (previously the COVID-19 Community Transmission level) for Fairfax County is currently low, COVID-19 cases have risen in Virginia during the last few weeks, and flu season will soon be upon us. Be sure to review FCPS Health and Safety Guidance for the best ways to prevent the spread of disease and to find out when students should stay home from school.
Future ScientistsIf you are interested in joining the 2023-24 Glasgow Science Olympiad team, fill out the 2023-24 interest form available at this link: tinyurl.com/muvnjs4h
Please fill it out by Friday, Sept. 1.
Our first meeting will be held online Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 7pm-8pm using Google Meets at this link: https://meet.google.com/idf-sscs-ueo We will briefly introduce Science Olympiad for new students/parents; we will discuss the tournaments we are planning to attend; we will see who from last year is interested in returning for the 2023-24 season; and we will make sure everyone understands the extra work that is required when taking on building events. You or a parent must attend this meeting if you wish to be on the team this year (or be excused ahead of time by the coaches).
The regular after-school meeting time for Science Olympiad will be on Wednesdays, block 2, once the after-school program starts up (later in September—watch for Mr. Williams’ emails). We plan to hold one in-person general interest meeting during the after-school time before making the event assignments and closing the team to new members. We can only take 30 students for the team, but we do keep a wait-list of 6-8 people and invite waitlist students to attend meetings (last year everyone on the waitlist made it onto the team). Team members need to commit to being on the team all year, attending 3-4 weekend tournaments, and attending the Science Olympiad team meetings every Wednesday in block 2 unless excused by the coaches (plan to attend even if the lunch time sign-up fills up).
For more information about the Science Olympiad, visit www.soinc.org or www.virginiaso.org. Feel free to reach out to the coaches with any questions:
Glasgow Middle School will be offering Athletics for middle school students–for the first time–in September 2023. Starting with cross country this fall and outdoor track to follow in Spring 2024, middle school athletics is being offered at no cost to students. For more information, please refer to the recording of the interest meeting that took place on September 7th (must be accessed through @fcpsschools.net account). All completed forms can be emailed to John Lee at [email protected] or turned in to Mr. Lee at room E220. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Lee in person or via email.
League of Ladies (LOL)League of Ladies (LOL) will focus on relationship building, leadership development, and forming a strong sense of self. Our goal for this year is to help our members create a support network of positive peers and engage in community services projects that will directly benefit our community.
Kickball Club is an opportunity for students to get outside, be physically active, and have fun with friends! Come join us, improve your hand eye coordination, and let your competitive spirit out. We will learn skills of the game of kickball, create new teams each day and help encourage each other to play hard and possibly be crowned Kickball Champion.
3D Printer ClubWe will be starting the 3D Printer club on Tuesdays and Thursdays during after school in Room (not sure). Let all your students know--especially the creative, artistic, and math/science lovers. Whatever they can think of, they can design. Whatever they can design, we can print. Any staff that wants to support and collaborate can join us as well. There will be small, medium, and large-scale projects that we will tackle throughout the year, focusing on sustainability, school-improvement, and fun.
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Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! The Title I Parent Advisory Committee is a committee of parent representation from every Title I School. The committee meets six times throughout the year with a focus on building strong partnerships with the schools and families. Learn more about TPAC here. Please email me if you are interested. Also, please see Dr. Ricardy Anderson’s 2023 Back to School Message! September 13th from 6-8PM - Back to School Night.
For SY23-24, forms will be required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet. For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page. Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Parent Consent webpage. This page also includes directions for providing permission.
Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the online Digital Ecosystem Library.
Parents can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage. We hope you enjoy the long weekend, and we look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell
Glasgow Back to School Night - September 13, 2023; 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Back to School Night is an opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with all of their student’s teachers, counselors, and administrators. Our event this year will be in person. Glasgow Panthers and their families will rotate through students’ schedules to meet each of their teachers in their classrooms. We are looking forward to seeing you for Back to School Night!
Family Life Education (FLE) Preview Night
The Glasgow Health and Physical Education department invites families to come to the Family Life Education (FLE) preview night on Wednesday, September 13 prior to the beginning of Back to School Night. Lesson materials and teachers will be available in the health rooms from 5:30pm-6:00pm. The presentations will be in room C137A/B.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) information Session - September 13th 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Do you have a student who is interested in applying for enrollment at TJHSST next year? Would you and/or your student like to learn more about TJHSST? Representatives from TJHSST will be at Glasgow on September 13th from 5:00pm - 6:00pm to present on the programming/curriculum and application process in our lecture hall. All are welcome.
Course Requests/Schedule Changes - the window to submit course change requests has closed. Counselors are currently working through course corrections (students who have been placed in the wrong classes as per beginning of year assessment data and/or program participation) and will begin to look at requests that were submitted by the deadline during the week of September 5th. The school’s schedule is built based upon the request students make during the spring course selection process. The options to make changes at this time are extremely limited and will be based upon approval from the Director of Student Services, Jenn Pallotto. If a course request change can be granted, students, parents/guardians and teachers will be notified. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
World Language Credit Exam - November 9, 2023 Glasgow will host the World Language Credit Exam. The exam is designed to assess students’ native language proficiency and enable them to earn one to three credits toward fulfilling the world languages requirement for the Advanced Studies Diploma, see more information on the credit exam website. The registration window opens on Tuesday, September 5, at 8 a.m. and closes on Thursday, October 5, at 4 p.m. for more information about the exam and the registration process, your student should speak with their school counselor:
Assignment Counselor 6th gradeCraig Small. last names A-L, [email protected]
Sydney McNamee, last names M-Z, [email protected] 7th gradeAdrienne Cooper, last names A - K [email protected]
HIna Zafar, last names L-Z [email protected] 8th gradeMike Isner, last names A - F, [email protected]
Rachel Margolis, last names G-N, [email protected]
Danile Shelton, last names O-Z, [email protected] ESOL 1 & 2 Betis Sorto-Sanchez, [email protected] Behavior Support Emily Wasserman, [email protected]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.
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE -71) Health Information Form and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) Emergency Care Information provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
For SY 23-24, these forms will be required for all students. Parents/guardians may subm
it these forms either through electronic submission accessed within the weCare@school (weCare) module.
Kiss and Ride
We have many families who choose to drop off and pick up students each day from school. We ask that all families use the kiss and ride line for student drop off and pick up. To keep the flow of traffic moving along and to maintain safety, we ask that you pull your cars up and stop at the locations our monitors direct to before allowing your child to exit your vehicle. Please be sure students are ready to exit cars with all their things out of car doors that exit onto the sidewalk. Please wait for the car in front of you to pull forward before you begin to depart. We also ask that you refrain from parking in the kiss and ride line or double parking in the lane. If you need to enter the building, please find a parking spot to park in our lot – do not double park in the parking lot or drop students off in the parking lot. Cones will be placed in the first two lanes of the parking lot to close off traffic and prevent families from dropping off students in the lot. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.
🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Virginia Growth Assessment
The Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) is a test required for students in grades 3-8. For the 2023-2024 school year, students will take a reading and mathematics VGA in the fall and winter. For fall 2023, VGA will address content that was taught in the previous school year. There is no “passing” or “failing” outcome for the VGA. Results will provide starting and mid-year data about student growth and will offer information about areas of strength and growth in reading and mathematics. All middle school students take the VGA for reading. However, middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing math course, such as Algebra 1, will not take a VGA for mathematics. The following points may help you and your student better understand this assessment.
Future Scientists
If you are interested in joining the 2023-24 Glasgow Science Olympiad team, fill out the 2023-24 interest form available at this link: tinyurl.com/muvnjs4h
Please fill it out by Friday, Sept. 1.
Our first meeting will be held online Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 7pm-8pm using Google Meets at this link: https://meet.google.com/idf-sscs-ueo We will briefly introduce Science Olympiad for new students/parents; we will discuss the tournaments we are planning to attend; we will see who from last year is interested in returning for the 2023-24 season; and we will make sure everyone understands the extra work that is required when taking on building events. You or a parent must attend this meeting if you wish to be on the team this year (or be excused ahead of time by the coaches).
The regular after-school meeting time for Science Olympiad will be on Wednesdays, block 2, once the after-school program starts up (later in September—watch for Mr. Williams’ emails). We plan to hold one in-person general interest meeting during the after-school time before making the event assignments and closing the team to new members. We can only take 30 students for the team, but we do keep a wait-list of 6-8 people and invite waitlist students to attend meetings (last year everyone on the waitlist made it onto the team). Team members need to commit to being on the team all year, attending 3-4 weekend tournaments, and attending the Science Olympiad team meetings every Wednesday in block 2 unless excused by the coaches (plan to attend even if the lunch time sign-up fills up).
For more information about the Science Olympiad, visit www.soinc.org or www.virginiaso.org. Feel free to reach out to the coaches with any questions:
Teresa Trissell ([email protected])
Tucker Trissell [email protected]
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
Parental Permission to Use Digital ResourcesSome FCPS-approved digital resources require parent consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Parent Consent webpage. This page also includes directions for providing permission.
Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the online Digital Ecosystem Library.
Parents can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.
FCPS Transportation: Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703.446.2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
💻 Chromebook Tips
High school and secondary school students are receiving a new Chromebook this year. These devices feature larger screens than previously issued devices and battery life that easily lasts the school day.
Encourage your student to visit the following helpful links to:
If your child prefers to use their personal laptop, make sure it meets our minimum requirements. Students may access our student Chromebook FAQs (FCPS Google login required) for more information.
If your student runs into any issues while using their Chromebook, please have them reach out to their school’s tech team for support.
New Leadership and Restructured RegionsFCPS leaders have spent the summer aligning resources to ensure that every student receives the premier educational experience FCPS is known for. There have been a number of changes in staff assignments across the regions, and the addition of a new Region 6.
Learn more about the Leadership Team, school regions, and central offices and region leadership.
Update Contact Information to Receive Messages From FCPS
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary.
To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”
Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account may still communicate updates via the normal paper process. They may also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form with updates and submit it to the front office.
What Is Schoology?
Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a secure forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized, and it keeps the class connected.
A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:
Parent accounts will be available after August 21. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. Get more information on how to login and use Schoology.
SEL Screener Parent Notification and Updates
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
Key updates to the screener this year include:
Results are mailed home to families after each screening. Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVue.
For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage
Please note that the SEL Screener differs from the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey. For more information about the Youth Survey, see the Fairfax County Youth Survey site.
Required Forms: All students must have Emergency Contact Information and Health Information updated each fall. Log in to Parent VUE to update your emergency contact information. Click here for instructions
Educational Equity Policy Adopted by School Board
In June, the School Board adopted an Educational Equity policy that demonstrates our commitment to the diverse FCPS community, the promise of welcoming and culturally responsive school and work environments, and the guarantee of access and opportunity for the entire FCPS community. Learn more about educational equity priorities and the plan in practice.
All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are requested to complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) annual Parent Involvement Survey.
This survey will remain open through December 15, 2023. Please complete one survey for each of your children who is currently receiving special education services during the 2022-2023 school year.
If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Chiquita Seaborne, Family Engagement Specialist/Special Projects Coordinator, via email at [email protected], or via telephone at (804) 225-3898.
🏗️ Projects Supported by the 2023 Bond Referendum
The 2023 $435 million Bond Referendum — which will be on the ballot this Election Day, Tuesday, November 7 — is expected to fund projects at Franklin Middle School and Armstrong, Bren Mar Park, Brookfield, Centre Ridge, Cub Run, Dranesville, Herndon, Lees Corner, Poplar Tree, Sangster, Saratoga, Union Mill, Virginia Run, Waples Mill, and Willow Springs elementary schools.
The building and renovation of our schools are not funded through the division’s operating budget. Voter-approved bonds allow payment for these projects over time. Read more about the 2023 Bond Referendum. Learn about registering to vote.
Vote on Tuesday, November 7.
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Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! Are you ready for the 2nd week of school? Our students continue to improve on learning their schedules, memorizing their lunch pins and understand our Glasgow rules. We are so proud of the start of the school year, thus far! The Title I Parent Advisory Committee is a committee of parent representation from every Title I School. The committee meets six times throughout the year with a focus on building strong partnerships with the schools and families. Learn more about TPAC here. Please email me if you are interested.
Please be aware that all of us are getting used to new routines at the start of the school year. Thank you for your patience as those routines are established. The doors of the building will open at 7:00AM in the morning, to ensure we have proper supervision for students, so please do not drop your students off at school before that time. They will not be able to enter the building. If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report.
Friday, September 1, and Monday, September 4, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. Also, please see Dr. Ricardy Anderson’s 2023 Back to School Message!
Back to School Night is September 13, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Safety Drills During the School YearKeeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
FCPS TransportationThank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703.446.2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
Student Cell PhonesThe new section on cell phones prohibits cell phone use in classrooms at Glasgow MS. We recognize that this new policy will be a shift for many students and families this year, but research shows that managing phone use during class time will support students’ attention and ability to fully engage in their learning. Schools are partnering with parents to have students understand the importance of putting their phones away to minimize distractions during the school day. If students violate this policy it will be a parent pick up from the main office.
If a parent or guardian believes their child requires access to a personally owned device(s) as an accommodation, they should contact child’s school team—i.e., 504 Committee, Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team, English Language Committee, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Team—to schedule a meeting to have their request considered.
Parents should talk to their child(ren) before the start of the school year about these expectations for this upcoming school year. Families may also review the parental controls available for all iPhone and Android users. More information about the SR&R is available online.
FCPS leaders have spent the summer aligning resources to ensure that every student receives the premier educational experience FCPS is known for. There have been a number of changes in staff assignments across the regions, and the addition of a new Region 6.
Learn more about the Leadership Team, school regions, and central offices and region leadership.
From Student ServicesOur school counseling team has been working hard to ensure that all of our students have a wonderful start to the school year. Over the course of the next few weeks, Glasgow School counselors will be focused on supporting newly registered students, making corrections to scheduling errors and making connections with students who need immediate response. If there is an error on your child’s schedule, please submit the correction you are seeking via this form. Opportunities to change courses by request will be extremely limited and are subject to the approval of our Director of Student Services.
Student schedule requests will be prioritized as follows: Students who are missing classes, students who may be incorrectly placed in a course by level or grade level and then elective choices based upon availability. We cannot accommodate requests to move classes to different periods of the day or to remove required courses. When schedules change, all efforts will be made to communicate changes to students and families in advance of the chance. Please continue to check ParentVue/StudentVue as student schedules are updated each night. The update may take up to 24 hours to reflect in the ParentVue/StudentVue app, but our team is available to assist in any way possible. We thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding.
Update Contact Information to Receive Messages From FCPSBe among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary.
To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”
Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account may still communicate updates via the normal paper process. They may also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form with updates and submit it to the front office.
What Is Schoology?Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a secure forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized, and it keeps the class connected.
A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:
Parent accounts will be available after August 21. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. Get more information on how to login and use Schoology.
After School ProgramHello Glasgow Family! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful, exciting summer. We’re gearing up for another exciting year in the After School program. Here you will find the registration form for the 2023-2024 School Year. All students MUST be registered to participate in the After School Program. The hours for the After School Program are 2:25-4:45, Monday through Friday. Late Bus runs will be available Monday through Thursday. Fridays, the After School program will run from 2:25-3:30! Sign ups aren’t required for Friday. Any student staying on Friday will need to be picked up by 3:45.
Club offerings and descriptions will be coming out soon. If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]. We are in need of Volunteers to sponsor/oversee our Chess Club competitions. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please send me an email at [email protected]. I will contact you to discuss the options and next steps.
Middle School sports has been approved for 2023-2024 School Year. The two events are Cross Country (Fall) and Track and Field (Spring). Students who wish to participate will need a physical, forms will need to be turned into the Sports coordinator or myself.
We’re also planning other intra-mural sports and activities (Basketball, Chess, Soccer and others to be named) between our Middle Schools. More information will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. If you’re interested in Volunteering or have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Heat Safety and Outdoor Activity
When a Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) all FCPS school-based outdoor activities on school grounds, including but not limited to physical education classes, recess, and middle school afterschool programs, are prohibited between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, or until the NWS advisory or warning expires.
This prohibition excludes in-season high school athletic team practices and competitions. Refer to the Extracurricular Activity during Extreme Hot and Humid Weather Conditions guide available from the FCPS Activities and Athletics Programs Office.
In the event the NWS does not issue a Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning, yet high heat and humidity remain a concern, school administrators may limit or cancel outdoor activities if they deem appropriate or necessary. School administrators should consider the following when determining whether to allow outdoor activities:
All students must have Emergency Contact Information and Health Information updated each fall. Log in to Parent VUE to update your emergency contact information. Click here for instructions.
Educational Equity Policy Adopted by School Board
In June, the School Board adopted an Educational Equity policy that demonstrates our commitment to the diverse FCPS community, the promise of welcoming and culturally responsive school and work environments, and the guarantee of access and opportunity for the entire FCPS community. Learn more about educational equity priorities and the plan in practice.
Upcoming School Board MeetingsPlease note that times and topics are subject to change.
The work sessions and regular meetings are broadcast live on Channel 99 (Verizon channel 11) and the FCPS website. Both are recorded for future viewing and posted to the FCPS School Board YouTube channel.
For Spanish speakers, to watch recorded School Board meetings, or live during regular meetings, visit the FCPS en Espanol YouTube channel.
Visit the community participation webpage to sign up to speak at a regular meeting. Visit BoardDocs for more meeting logistics, agendas, and handouts.
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GLASGOW PTA NEWSLETTER August 2023 PTA Board Message:Welcome to the new school year! We are excited for some fun events we have planned for this year.
If you have any events you would like to lead, please let us know.
Our first PTA meeting is September 5 at 7pm via Zoom. Principal Powell will be sending out a link, and we hope you can join us. If you have specific items you would like to see addressed at PTA meetings, please reach out to us and we will try to make it happen. Please join the PTA to help support our school!
Important Dates
September 1-4: No school
September 5: PTA Meeting (via Zoom)
September 13: Back to School Night
Connect with Ushttps://glasgowms.memberhub.co/
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Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! Are you ready? Join us in the excitement to the first day of school on August 21 on the FCPS homepage and social media. School starts tomorrow! It was such a pleasure seeing and meeting so many of you and your students this week at our Open House and connecting with so many families through my home visits, community events and when students stopped by the school throughout the summer!
Since last week, we’ve encouraged community members to be sure to register their children, update immunization records, view the school year calendar, update their weCare contact information, and sign up for News You Choose. Please encourage other families around you to sign up for this News You Choose so they are getting our school communications each week. Share in the countdown fun with us and make sure you, too, are ready for #FirstDayFairfax!
Please be aware that all of us are getting used to new routines at the start of the school year. Thank you for your patience as those routines are established. The doors of the building will open at 7:05AM in the morning, to ensure we have proper supervision for students, so please do not drop your students off at school before that time. They will not be able to enter the building. If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report.
The new section on cell phones prohibits cell phone, earbuds and apple watches use in classrooms and our school at Glasgow. It would be a parent pick up if a student does not comply with the policy.
Friday, September 1, and Monday, September 4, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. Also, please see Dr. Ricardy Anderson’s 2023 Back to School Message!
I want to assure you that at Glasgow Middle School, we are 2 teachers away from being fully staffed as we head into the school year. Those two teachers are going through the hiring process now and will start with us as soon as they go through the HR process. We have plans in place to address any remaining vacancies as soon as we possibly can. These plans are student-centered and designed to meet the needs of all our students.
I will be working closely with the substitutes and students to make sure there is a smooth transition until permanent teachers are hired. We look forward to welcoming your child to Glasgow Middle School.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell
August 25th Deadline to nominate a young female leader to the White House. In honor of International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2023, the White House is seeking nominations for girls in the United States (ages 14 to 18) who are leading change by tackling important issues facing their communities. To nominate a young leader, please fill out this form by 11:59pm ET on Friday, August 25, 2023.
TransportationFCPS Transportation: Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703.446.2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
Cell PhonesThe new section on cell phones prohibits cell phone use in classrooms at Glasgow MS. We recognize that this new policy will be a shift for many students and families this year, but research shows that managing phone use during class time will support students’ attention and ability to fully engage in their learning. Schools are partnering with parents to have students understand the importance of putting their phones away to minimize distractions during the school day. If students violate this policy it will be a parent pick up from the main office.
If a parent or guardian believes their child requires access to a personally owned device(s) as an accommodation, they should contact child’s school team—i.e., 504 Committee, Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team, English Language Committee, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Team—to schedule a meeting to have their request considered.
Parents should talk to their child(ren) before the start of the school year about these expectations for this upcoming school year. Families may also review the parental controls available for all iPhone and Android users. More information about the SR&R is available online.
The first day of the 2023-24 school year is Monday, August 21. FCPS staff, caregivers, and students are invited to share their favorite pictures or videos from the first day of school on social media using the hashtag #FirstDayFairfax. We will share some of the photos on the FCPS Facebook and Instagram pages.
New Leadership and Restructured RegionsFCPS leaders have spent the summer aligning resources to ensure that every student receives the premier educational experience FCPS is known for. There have been a number of changes in staff assignments across the regions, and the addition of a new Region 6.
Learn more about the Leadership Team, school regions, and central offices and region leadership.
Student Services
Our school counseling team has been working hard to ensure that all of our students have a wonderful start to the school year. Over the course of the next few weeks, Glasgow School counselors will be focused on supporting newly registered students, making corrections to scheduling errors and making connections with students who need immediate response. If there is an error on your schild’s schedule, please submit the correction you are seeking via this form. Opportunities to change courses by request will be extremely limited and are subject to the approval of our Director of Student Services. Student schedule requests will be prioritized as follows: Students who are missing classes, students who may be incorrectly placed in a course by level or grade level and then elective choices based upon availability. We cannot accommodate requests to move classes to different periods of the day or to remove required courses. When schedules change, all efforts will be made to communicate changes to students and families in advance of the chance. Please continue to check ParentVue/StudentVue as student schedules are updated each night. The update may take up to 24 hours to reflect in the ParentVue/StudentVue app, but our team is available to assist in any way possible. We thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding.
Update Contact Information to Receive Messages From FCPS
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary.
To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”
Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account may still communicate updates via the normal paper process. They may also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form with updates and submit it to the front office.
What Is Schoology?Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a secure forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized, and it keeps the class connected.
A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:
Parent accounts will be available after August 21. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. Get more information on how to login and use Schoology.
After School Program
Hello Glasgow Family!
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful, exciting summer. We’re gearing up for another exciting year in the After School program. Here you will find the registration form for the 2023-2024 School Year. All students MUST be registered to participate in the After School Program. The hours for the After School Program are 2:25-4:45, Monday through Friday. Late Bus runs will be available Monday through Thursday. Fridays, the After School program will run from 2:25-3:30! Sign ups aren’t required for Friday. Any student staying on Friday will need to be picked up by 3:45.
Club offerings and descriptions will be coming out soon. If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]. We are in need of Volunteers to sponsor/oversee our Chess Club competitions. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please send me an email at [email protected]. I will contact you to discuss the options and next steps.
Middle School sports has been approved for 2023-2024 School Year. The two events are Cross Country (Fall) and Track and Field (Spring). Students who wish to participate will need a physical, forms will need to be turned into the Sports coordinator or myself.
We’re also planning other intra-mural sports and activities (Basketball, Chess, Soccer and others to be named) between our Middle Schools. More information will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. If you’re interested in Volunteering or have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Heat Safety and Outdoor ActivityWhen a Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) all FCPS school-based outdoor activities on school grounds, including but not limited to physical education classes, recess, and middle school afterschool programs, are prohibited between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, or until the NWS advisory or warning expires.
This prohibition excludes in-season high school athletic team practices and competitions. Refer to the Extracurricular Activity during Extreme Hot and Humid Weather Conditions guide available from the FCPS Activities and Athletics Programs Office.
In the event the NWS does not issue a Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning, yet high heat and humidity remain a concern, school administrators may limit or cancel outdoor activities if they deem appropriate or necessary. School administrators should consider the following when determining whether to allow outdoor activities:
All students must have Emergency Contact Information and Health Information updated each fall. Log in to Parent VUE to update your emergency contact information. Click here for instructions.
Educational Equity Policy Adopted by School Board
In June, the School Board adopted an Educational Equity policy that demonstrates our commitment to the diverse FCPS community, the promise of welcoming and culturally responsive school and work environments, and the guarantee of access and opportunity for the entire FCPS community. Learn more about educational equity priorities and the plan in practice.
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Please note that times and topics are subject to change.
The work sessions and regular meetings are broadcast live on Channel 99 (Verizon channel 11) and the FCPS website. Both are recorded for future viewing and posted to the FCPS School Board YouTube channel.
For Spanish speakers, to watch recorded School Board meetings, or live during regular meetings, visit the FCPS en Espanol YouTube channel.
Visit the community participation webpage to sign up to speak at a regular meeting. Visit BoardDocs for more meeting logistics, agendas, and handouts.
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Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! One more week till school begins! All our teachers will be back on Monday August 14th for Teacher Report Week and getting things ready for the school year! This weekend I finished another book I WISH MY DAD - by Romal Tune. Also went to the Book Festival in DC with my family. Definitely would recommend the book and the event to everyone. It was a great read. Also, be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and the start of each month coincides with the birth of a new moon. The date of Eid a-Fitr is regionally decided, which can lead to unexpected date changes. Eid al-Fitr is currently slated to begin at sunset on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, and last through sundown Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Tuesday is designated a half-O day, and Wednesday is a holiday, with all schools and offices being closed. If the day for Eid changes after the school year begins, the calendar may be adjusted.
This is an exciting time for FCPS! We are continuing the work of implementing our new strategic plan. Next week, teachers will learn how their work is critical to achieving excellent student outcomes.
Stay tuned for additional information on how FCPS’ new strategic plan is coming to life. In the meantime, please visit the Strategic Plan webpage.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell, Principal
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @VictorLeonPowe1
Website: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/
Second Story transforms the lives of children, youth and their families by providing safe havens and opportunities for them to grow and thrive. Our programs provide support at critical turning points in their lives.
Though these safe spaces are the first step, we also work closely with youth and families to help them achieve their goals and work toward self-sufficiency, breaking cycles of homelessness, abuse, and poverty. All of our programs are located in Northern Virginia, though depending on the circumstance youth outside of our community can receive support as well. We had a great time with our families last week connecting with us about how we can ensure our students have a great school year!
Open HouseWe hope that you will join us for our Open House for ALL students and their families on Wednesday, August 16th from (9-11AM) & (1-3PM) when students can pick up their schedules and find their classrooms. Our Student Services staff, Administrative team and teachers will be in attendance at the Open House, you will also have the opportunity to meet all teachers and staff at Back to School Night on September 13th from 6-8PM that goes more into instruction and the curriculum within their classes. Open House sets an inviting atmosphere and welcoming tone for the school year. It is an informal event for students and families to tour the building, meet and greet teachers, collect general information about classes and programs, meet new friends and get to know the building before school begins. For crowding purposes, we have two windows of time for our families to attend Open House.
Important DatesLined paper
Pencils
Pencil sharpener
Scissors
Pens, blue / black / red
Erasers
Colored pencils
Markers
Highlighters
Straight edge ruler
Compass / protractor kit (Geometry)
2 pocket Folders
Dry erase markers
Notebooks
Helpful to have (Not Required)
Post-it notes
Index Cards
Graph Paper
*Some teachers may require other supplies for their classes in addition to this list. Your child will receive information regarding those supplies during the first week of school.
Communities In Schools is a national organization that ensures every student, regardless of race, gender, ability, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond.
Communities In Schools works by bringing community resources directly into schools through embedding a trained local coordinator whose sole focus is helping connect students with additional support to help them learn, advance in grade level and graduate. Please welcome our Glasgow MS - CIS coordinators for our school! Chris Olszewski [email protected] and Ms. ulma [email protected]
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)We just wrapped up a very successful summer for the Glasgow Panther’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club. Glasgow Middle School was the first middle school ever, in Fairfax County, to send national qualifiers to the FBLA National Leadership Conference (NLC). This year’s week-long conference was held in Atlanta, GA and hosted 14,000 students from around the world! Glasgow sent 5 students to the NLC. Qualifying for the NLC is already an accomplishment on its own and requires participants to have placed in 1st or 2nd in their state competition. As their FBLA Advisor, I am extremely proud of all my club members and national qualifiers.
The following students qualified in their respective business events below:
Video Game Challenge
Business Ethics
Exploring Business Issues
Upon arrival to Atlanta, the students eagerly began preparing for their event presentations. Each event had a preliminary round and then a final round for the top 15 in the country. These students truly gave it their all. Of the five competitors, the Video Game Challenge team and Nisreen qualified for finals! This is HUGE! Before finals, the students had to clean up their presentations and present again a couple days later. Of our finalists, our Video Game Challenge team finished in 4th place in the entire country! Ian, Javier, and Nii were beaming with pride on the stage.
When they were not competing, students were able to have professional photos taken, learn about business opportunities, meet college recruiters, and attend business info sessions at the conference. The students learned so much and took advantage of every opportunity. It was a great experience for them. One of the most fun activities was the exchanging of pins. Students bought pins representing their own state or country and traded them with other students from different places. Glasgow students had so much fun meeting people from all over the world.
It was not all business in Atlanta. During our down time, we visited the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola, toured Georgia Tech’s campus, had a blast at the FBLA Block Party, and enjoyed the local Atlanta cuisine. This was genuinely a trip of a lifetime for these kids. The students repeatedly exclaimed how much fun they were having. We hope that this year's trip provides a solid foundation for future Glasgow FBLA adventures and success.
Free Resources for FamiliesDid you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Workshops for Families
The Family Resource Center is already scheduling a helpful series of webinars for the 2023-24 school year. Save the date for the following discussions in September. See the full list of workshops. Click on the title to register for each event:
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
Important Information for the Beginning of the Year Access to Student Information for ParentsAccess your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Information parents will be able to access includes:
In addition, parents will also be able to view school information, including teacher email addresses, the FCPS calendar, and emergency contact information.
Are Your Child’s Immunizations and Records Up to Date?Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep students protected from serious diseases. Many children missed their well check-ups and their recommended childhood vaccinations during recent years because of disruptions from COVID-19. It is critical to catch up to keep children healthy and ready for school.
While COVID-19 vaccinations are not required, many other immunizations are. Check with your students’ healthcare providers now to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations.
Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of clinics or contact your family’s healthcare provider. Appointments are required for most clinics.
Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations to provide to their school. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation to share with your child’s school.
Home and School CommunicationWe have a variety of methods for communication. First and foremost, News You Choose a subscription based newsletter will be sent by email each Friday with weekly news and updates. Subscribe for News You Choose by visiting this link. Enotify will be used for any emergency or timely messages and does not require a subscription. It will be very important for each family to enroll in a SIS Parent Account online tool. Occasionally, we may send papers home on Thursday’s. News and events will be posted on our school website. Teachers will often communicate via Talking Points and information is posted in Schoology and SIS.
Bus RidersDuring the first week, your child should arrive at the bus stop a few minutes early until the bus driver establishes a regular routine. I highly encourage you to have your child ride the bus to school on the first day to get in the routine of which bus to ride home each day. We will use the list from transportation to check in with each bus rider and give them a card with their bus number home. You will receive a letter with your child’s bus number, stop location, and approximate times. If you would like to request a different bus stop, please complete an Exception To Ride form which can be found at this link: https://tinyurl.com/FCPS-Transportation. Please email it to Route Supervisor
Visitor RegistrationWe have the same visitor registration system as our elementary feeder schools. Parents new to Glasgow Middle School will need to register at the first visit. After that it will take under 15 seconds to sign in and get a visitor badge if you have an ID with you. Office staff will be available to help parents use the system. Having a driver’s license handy makes the registration process faster, but a driver’s license is not required.
Food and CelebrationsWe have several students with medical needs that are food related. For safety, we do not allow food items for birthday celebrations. You may send in a small token such as a pencil. Children are celebrated at school in the classroom and on our news show and morning announcements.
Parent ResponsibilityThis school year, please note some changes in our medication protocols to help ensure the safety of our medication administration management in Fairfax County Public Schools. These changes include:
All requirements outlined in FCPS Regulation 2102, First Aid, Emergency Treatment and Administration of Medication for Students, continue to apply.
Starting school year 23-24 there will be new EPI-PEN formsf your student has an Epi-Pen medication prescribed, please have this form completed by your student’s health care provider and bring in your student’s own rescue medication to the school health room. The health care provider must be licensed to prescribe medication in the U.S.
The Epi-Pen form from previous school years will not be accepted. New forms can be found online at this link Authorization for Anaphylaxis Action Plan or by requesting it from the school PHN. Once your health care provider has completed the AUTHORIZATION FOR ANAPHYLAXIS ACTION PLAN, you may bring the medication to the school PHN/SHA for proper intake.
The Virginia Asthma Action PlanThe Virginia Asthma Action Plan template developed by the Virginia Asthma Coalition and adopted by the Virginia Department of Education will be used to guide the care your student receives and serve as the health care provider orders. Links : VA ASTHMA ACTION PLAN and FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Plan
If your student has a rescue asthma medication prescribed, please have this form completed by your student’s health care provider and bring in your student’s own rescue medication to the school health room. The health care provider must be licensed to prescribe medication in the U.S.
Additionally:
Once your health care provider has completed the Virginia Asthma Action Plan, you will need to complete the FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Action Plan (SS/SE-65) on the school website authorizing the principal designee/SHA/PHN/school staff to administer the asthma medication to your student.
Links:
FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Plan-English
FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Plan-Spanish
FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Plan-Arabic
FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Plan-Chinese
COVID-19: To mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at school, FCPS has developed the Health and Safety Guidance Document for 2021-22 | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu). These guidelines are continuously updated to follow the most current CDC guidance on COVID mitigation. Please review the guidelines periodically to stay up to date. Any questions should be directed to school administration. Vaccines are safe, effective, available, free and an important strategy in fighting COVID. To make an appointment for your student, visit the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS).
Thank you for your cooperation in helping to make this a safe and healthy school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to call either the School Health Aide, Claudia Vladescu, at 703.503.2710 or Public Health Nurse, Autumn Levasseur, RN, at( 571) 495-9645.
Tutor.com Is Still Available Free for All FCPS StudentsOnline tutoring through Tutor.com is still available to ALL FCPS students as a resource for both support and enrichment. Last school year, more than 12,000 students participated in approximately 70,000 tutoring sessions. Tutor.com will remain available to all FCPS students at no cost this school year.
Locker RemovalA percentage of our lockers are being removed to allow for more space in the main hallways upstairs, which will positively impact the flow of students getting to and from class each period! We are excited and thankful for all the hard work from our facilities department in FCPS!
SIS ParentVUE Support Your Child’s Success!
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
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Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!
PTA is organizing a back to school breakfast for the teachers on August 18th and is asking for help. Please sign up to donate items for our teachers.
Donations should be dropped off on August 18th at 6:45am. Thank you for your support.
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Good Evening, Glasgow Families!
August not only marks the start of a new school year for FCPS, but our work is now officially being guided by our new 2023-30 strategic plan and our school improvement work at Glasgow! This student-centered plan serves as our North Star for how we ensure excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every student. Remember, they are preparing for careers that don’t exist today. In order to keep pace with these needs, we have reimagined our plans for the future and how to best serve our students in this new era.
Need a refresher on the strategic plan pillars, goals, and measures before school begins? View the Strategic Plan webpage. As the principal, I want you to know it is our mission that at school we provide each child:
We continue to individualize our approach to ensure each child makes progress socially, emotionally, and academically. We are also committed to social emotional learning and hold daily morning meetings and closing circles within our advisory (Panther Time) classes using strategies from Restorative Practices
We hope that you will join us for our Open House for ALL students and their families on Wednesday, August 16th from (9-11AM) & (1-3PM) when students can pick up their schedules and find their classrooms. Our Student Services staff, Administrative team and teachers will be in attendance at the Open House, you will also have the opportunity to meet all teachers and staff at Back to School Night on September 13th from 6-8PM that goes more into instruction and the curriculum within their classes. Open House sets an inviting atmosphere and welcoming tone for the school year. It is an informal event for students and families to tour the building, meet and greet teachers, collect general information about classes and programs, meet new friends and get to know the building before school begins. For crowding purposes, we have two windows of time for our families to attend Open House.
The first day of the 2023-24 school year is Monday, August 21! FCPS staff, parents/caregivers, and students are invited to share their favorite pictures or videos from the first day of school on social media using the hashtag #FirstDayFairfax. We will share some of the photos on the FCPS Facebook and Instagram pages. Below, you will see some of pictures of our Participate Learning Teachers who are international teachers who will be teaching ESOL and Spanish in our building. They were welcomed recently to FCPS and Glasgow!
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell, Principal
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @VictorLeonPowe1
Website: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/
Important DatesHelpful to have (Not Required)
*Some teachers may require other supplies for their classes in addition to this list. Your child will receive information regarding those supplies during the first week of school.
Important Information for the Beginning of the Year Access to Student Information for ParentsAccess your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Information parents will be able to access includes:
In addition, parents will also be able to view school information, including teacher email addresses, the FCPS calendar, and emergency contact information.
Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep students protected from serious diseases. Many children missed their well check-ups and their recommended childhood vaccinations during recent years because of disruptions from COVID-19. It is critical to catch up to keep children healthy and ready for school.
While COVID-19 vaccinations are not required, many other immunizations are. Check with your students’ healthcare providers now to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations.
Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of clinics or contact your family’s healthcare provider. Appointments are required for most clinics.
Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations to provide to their school. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation to share with your child’s school.
Home and School CommunicationWe have a variety of methods for communication. First and foremost, News You Choose a subscription based newsletter will be sent by email each Friday with weekly news and updates. Subscribe for News You Choose by visiting this link. Enotify will be used for any emergency or timely messages and does not require a subscription. It will be very important for each family to enroll in a SIS Parent Account online tool. Occasionally, we may send papers home on Thursday’s. News and events will be posted on our school website. Teachers will often communicate via Talking Points and information is posted in Schoology and SIS.
Bus RidersDuring the first week, your child should arrive at the bus stop a few minutes early until the bus driver establishes a regular routine. I highly encourage you to have your child ride the bus to school on the first day to get in the routine of which bus to ride home each day. We will use the list from transportation to check in with each bus rider and give them a card with their bus number home. You will receive a letter with your child’s bus number, stop location, and approximate times. If you would like to request a different bus stop, please complete an Exception To Ride form which can be found at this link: https://tinyurl.com/FCPS-Transportation. Please email it to Route Supervisor Denise Downing at ddownin[email protected] and cc: Principal Victor Powell at [email protected]. If you do not have this submitted by August 10th, your child may not be able to ride on the bus you are requesting on the first day of school. Only transportation can approve these requests. Please contact FCPS transportation at 703-446-2050 for all questions concerning transportation issues.
Throughout the year, children are only permitted to ride their assigned bus. If there is an emergency, you may request from the principal a one time ride for your child on a different bus. The principal will approve one time if space is available and the request is due to a child care emergency.
Visitor RegistrationWe have the same visitor registration system as our elementary feeder schools. Parents new to Glasgow Middle School will need to register at the first visit. After that it will take under 15 seconds to sign in and get a visitor badge if you have an ID with you. Office staff will be available to help parents use the system. Having a driver’s license handy makes the registration process faster, but a driver’s license is not required.
Food and CelebrationsWe have several students with medical needs that are food related. For safety, we do not allow food items for birthday celebrations. You may send in a small token such as a pencil. Children are celebrated at school in the classroom and on our news show and morning announcements.
Parent ResponsibilityThis school year, please note some changes in our medication protocols to help ensure the safety of our medication administration management in Fairfax County Public Schools. These changes include:
All requirements outlined in FCPS Regulation 2102, First Aid, Emergency Treatment and Administration of Medication for Students, continue to apply.
Starting school year 23-24 there will be new EPI-PEN forms:If your student has an Epi-Pen medication prescribed, please have this form completed by your student’s health care provider and bring in your student’s own rescue medication to the school health room. The health care provider must be licensed to prescribe medication in the U.S.
The Epi-Pen form from previous school years will not be accepted. New forms can be found online at this link Authorization for Anaphylaxis Action Plan or by requesting it from the school PHN. Once your health care provider has completed the AUTHORIZATION FOR ANAPHYLAXIS ACTION PLAN, you may bring the medication to the school PHN/SHA for proper intake.
The Virginia Asthma Action Plan:The Virginia Asthma Action Plan template developed by the Virginia Asthma Coalition and adopted by the Virginia Department of Education will be used to guide the care your student receives and serve as the health care provider orders. Links : VA ASTHMA ACTION PLAN and FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Plan
If your student has a rescue asthma medication prescribed, please have this form completed by your student’s health care provider and bring in your student’s own rescue medication to the school health room. The health care provider must be licensed to prescribe medication in the U.S.
Additionally,
Once your health care provider has completed the Virginia Asthma Action Plan, you will need to complete the FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Action Plan (SS/SE-65) on the school website authorizing the principal designee/SHA/PHN/school staff to administer the asthma medication to your student.
Links:
FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Plan-English
FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Plan-Spanish
FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Plan-Arabic
FCPS Authorization for VA Asthma Plan-Chinese
COVID-19: To mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at school, FCPS has developed the Health and Safety Guidance Document for 2021-22 | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu). These guidelines are continuously updated to follow the most current CDC guidance on COVID mitigation. Please review the guidelines periodically to stay up to date. Any questions should be directed to school administration. Vaccines are safe, effective, available, free and an important strategy in fighting COVID. To make an appointment for your student, visit the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS).
Thank you for your cooperation in helping to make this a safe and healthy school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to call either the School Health Aide, Claudia Vladescu, at 703.503.2710 or Public Health Nurse, Autumn Levasseur, RN, at( 571) 495-9645.
Tutor.com Is Still Available Free for All FCPS StudentsOnline tutoring through Tutor.com is still available to ALL FCPS students as a resource for both support and enrichment. Last school year, more than 12,000 students participated in approximately 70,000 tutoring sessions. Tutor.com will remain available to all FCPS students at no cost this school year.
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Good Evening, Glasgow Families!
In just a few weeks, we will be welcoming your students to their first day of the 2023-24 school year at Glasgow Middle School! Our big kickoff for staff will be on August 11th and we will spend the following week training and collaborating with staff to ensure we provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students to grow and thrive.
We hope that you will join us for our Open House for ALL students and their families on Wednesday, August 16th from (9-11AM) & (1-3PM) when students can pick up their schedules and find their classrooms. Our Student Services staff, Administrative team and Specialist will be in attendance at the Open House, you will have the opportunity to meet all teachers and staff at Back to School Night on September 13th from 6-8PM.
This summer I engaged in my own professional development by attending the VAESP Conference in Virginia Beach for K-8 schools and also the NAESP Conference at the National Harbor for K-8 schools. See the picture below. It’s always important to continue to grow in our field and gain new insights. Also, our school librarians wanted to share a reading list for students: https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/glasgowsummerreading/home
The image above are pictures from some of the classroom collaborations our school library did this past year! Please also spread the word for new families you may know to sign up for the News You Choose to get these newsletters that go out each weekend.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell, Principal
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @VictorLeonPowe1
Website: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/
Students can view their class schedule through SIS StudentVUE beginning Thursday, August 17 at 6:00 am. StudentVue can be accessed through their laptop or through the SIS StudentVUE mobile app. Class schedules will also be visible for parents in SIS ParentVUE.
The clinic will be open to drop off medications and parents can submit updates/changes to Emergency Care and Health Information forms if needed. Parents will be able to use SIS ParentVUE to verify and update their student’s emergency contacts, phone numbers, and health conditions. Details about this new process called Online Verification / Update (OVU) will be shared with parents this summer.
Important DatesHelpful to have (Not Required):
*Some teachers may require other supplies for their classes in addition to this list. Your child will receive information regarding those supplies during the first week of school.
Student Information System (SIS) ParentVueSIS ParentVue Accounts provide access to view your child’s student information including attendance, report cards, class schedules, gradebook, course history, discipline, health, and school information, establishing another form of communication between home and school. If you had an active account from the 2022-2023 school year, you can continue to use this account for the 2023-2024 school year. If you need to register for a ParentVue Account please click on the following link: SIS Parent Account Overview, Login, and Registration
Four Glasgow students are now baseball champions! Their Mason District Little League team won the Fairfax County Intermediate League Tournament on June 9th! They also finished their season in first place, with a 12-3-1 record overall.
Congrats to Will Brault, Matthew Hitchcock, Christian Johnson, and Parks Underdown.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Now AvailableweCare helps manage emergency medical information by enabling parents to go online to enter and update their children’s medical data at their convenience. Contact information provided automatically enrolls parents to receive eNotify communications from the district and their child’s school. eNotify is the communications tool for FCPS emergency, transportation, attendance, weather closings and delays, and essential outreach messages. Messages are sent via email and text messages. Occasional phone messages are sent as well
Get more information about updating your emergency care information.First Day of School
As a reminder, the first day of the 2022-2023 school year is Monday, August 22. FCPS parents, students, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures or videos from the first day of school on social media using the hashtag #FirstDayFairfax.
Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep students protected from serious diseases. Many children missed their well check-ups and their recommended childhood vaccinations in recent years because of disruptions from COVID-19. It is critical to catch up now to keep children healthy and ready for school.
While COVID-19 vaccinations are not required, many other immunizations are mandatory. Check with your children's health care providers now to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations.
Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider. Appointments are required for most clinics.
Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations to provide to their school. More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.
A few of our awesome Glasgow Middle School students participated in the FBLA in Atlanta this summer! Our kids earned 4th in the nation within this competition. Our students practices a lot for their presentation, leading up to their trip and we are so proud of them! Ian, Javier and Nii were involved in a Video Game Challenge and Nisreen was involved in Exploring Business Issues. There were around 10,000 students there. The purpose of FBLA Middle Level Division is to provide, as an integral part of the instructional program, additional opportunities for students to explore, encounter, and experience positive leadership skills for their present lifestyles, as well as their future work.https://www.fbla-pbl.org/national-leadership-conference/
The specific goals of FBLA Middle Level Division are to: • develop competent, aggressive business leadership; • strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work; • create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise; • encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community; • develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism; • encourage and practice efficient money management; • encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty; • assist students in the establishment of occupational goals; and • facilitate the transition from school to work. https://www.fbla-pbl.org/national-leadership-conference/
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Glasgow Parents and Community:
It’s hard to believe school is out, and Friday was the last day of the 2022-2023 school year. So much has happened this year, yet time has just flown by. Thank you for your unwavering support throughout this year. We couldn’t have made it without you.
The Family Resource Center has recently published a list with dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities. The Family Resource Center (FRC) provides resources and support for all families and school staff. They offer a free library, confidential consultations, and informational webinars. For more information, call 703-204-3941, email [email protected] or visit their website.
Thank you for your support!
Together, we will push through to a strong ending to our year.
Let’s Go Glasgow!!!
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell, Principal
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @VictorLeonPowe1
2023 SELly Awards! Region 2
Important Dates
Distribucion de comida
Qué: Distribución de comida no perecedera por servicio al auto. Vengan y recojan comida no perecedera, tentempiés, y productos de higiene. También proporcionaremos panfletos con información para recursos de comida y actividades durante el verano.
Cuándo: Martes, 20 de junio, de 12:00 a 3:00 de la tarde.
Dónde: Glasgow Middle School, Puerta n°3, donde los autobuses.
*Se servirá por orden de llegada hasta que se acaben los suministros.
GMS Data Dialogue
Glasgow Middle School's MTSS team collaborated with MTSS Behavior & Wellness and SEL Team members to facilitate an integrated data dialogue process. School leaders reviewed SEL Screener, attendance, Youth Survey and behavior data to identify trends and determine next steps for support.
Take Tutor.com on the Road!
Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer.
Message from Dr. Fabio E Zuluaga / R2 Assistant Superintendent
It is with bittersweet emotions that I am announcing my retirement from Fairfax County Public Schools effective July 1; my last day with the school division will be June 30. I have been in education for 35 years: 10 years in Kansas City, MO, 11 years in Lexington, KY, and now 14 years in Fairfax. I feel like it is the right time for me to start a new chapter in my life. When I first came to the United States, I started out as a secondary science teacher in Kansas City, MO. I culminated my professional journey by being appointed an assistant superintendent in the best school district in the country: Fairfax. I have had incredible opportunities and gifts during my career, for which I am very grateful. Some of the most amazing gifts I have been given over the years have been the relationships I have been blessed to have with our faculty/staff, students, and families.
Annandale Summer Sports Camps
Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors!
Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net.
Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”. Payment is due on the first day of camp.
If you have any questions, please email Brandon Sutphin, Director of Student Activities, at [email protected].
Camp InformationMulti-Sport Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 20-23 ($120): Campers will have fun playing a variety of sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. They will participate in fun contests and win prizes! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. Register Here.
Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 26-29 ($120): This exciting camp features team activities including soccer, volleyball, basketball, touch football, and relay races. Campers will also get a chance to compete and earn medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. Register Here.
For questions about Multi-Sport or Olympics Camps, please reach out to Christopher Bagot, Camp Director and Varsity Coach, at [email protected].
Basketball - Rising 4th-9th Graders - July 10-14 ($250): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a t-shirt, and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. Register Here.
For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy, Camp Director and Varsity Coach, at [email protected].
Girls Field Hockey/Lacrosse - Rising K-9th Grade - July 10-14, July 17-21, & July 24-28 ($120/week): For new athletes and those who have been playing for years, camp will be a fun-filled day of training, group competition, and surprise activities. Campers should bring their lunch each day except Friday when lunch will be provided. Hours are 8:00am-3:00pm. Register Here.
For questions about Girls Field Hockey/Lacrosse Camp please reach out to Janan Gokturk, Camp Director and Assistant Varsity Coach, at [email protected].
2023 Culmore Soccer Camp
Free summer camp for you ages 6-16!
Monday-Friday 1-4 p.m.
June 19-August 11
Bailey's Elementary School
Download the flyer for more details.
Annual Inova Cares Clinic Free Health Fair
Inova Cares Clinic for Children (ICCC) and Inova Partnership for Healthier Communities (PHC) are now scheduling appointments to provide children ages 5 and up with FREE School Physicals and Immunizations to begin the 2023-24 School Year. This will take place at Inova Cares Clinic for Children in Herndon, Manassas and Falls Church.
PHC will be onsite to screen and enroll qualifying families in Medicaid/FAMIS and connect them to an appropriate and affordable source of quality health care providers.
Check out these flyers for more details:
Physicals for Medicaid and Insured Patients
Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-30 Strategic PlanThe Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously to adopt FCPS’ 2023-30 strategic plan. The new plan serves as the division’s North Star, guiding our path forward to ensure excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every FCPS student.
The strategic plan comprises five student-centered goals; measures to monitor the progress toward those goals; equity commitments to support each and every student with attaining those goals; and four pillars that identify what FCPS must do well in order to reach our goals for all students.
Strategic plan goals include:
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax votó unánimemente para adoptar el plan estratégico 2023 de FCPS. El nuevo plan sirve como la Estrella del Norte de la división, guiando nuestro camino hacia adelante hasta el 2030, para asegurar excelencia, equidad y oportunidad para todos y cada uno de los estudiantes de FCPS.
El plan estratégico comprende cinco metas centradas en los estudiantes; medidas para monitorear el progreso hacia esas metas; compromisos de equidad para apoyar a todos y cada uno de los estudiantes a alcanzar esas metas; y cuatro pilares que identifican lo que FCPS debe hacer bien para alcanzar nuestras metas para todos los estudiantes.
Las metas del plan estratégico incluyen:
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