Glasgow Community -
Welcome to the new and improved Glasgow Gazette. My goal is to send out a weekly newsletter every Sunday from now until the end of the 2017-18 school year to keep you posted on what's happening at our amazing school.
Over the last few weeks, I have been able to spend quality time with my family in Ohio jet skiing and swimming in Lake Erie and riding roller coasters at Cedar Point. In addition, I attended the National Principals Conference in Philadelphia learning more about how to improve, both individually and as a school.
There has been a number of exciting things happening in the building over the past few weeks and we are looking forward to more students (and parents) attending one of our many programs designed to support our students this upcoming school year. On July 10, we welcomed over 50 Young Scholar students to our summer program taught by Nicole Bevenour, Raquel Velasquez and Lauren Quigg. Special thanks to Steven McFarlane, our new Dean of Students for leading this program this year. On Friday, July 14, Carmon Golden, Director of Student Services, hosted a New Student Parent Coffee to assist parents with the transition to Glasgow. We will be hosting another Parent Coffee on Tuesday, August 1 from 8-10am.
We also had almost 50 students sign up for our Algebra Boot Camp taught by Hannah Kim and Emily McCloud from J.E.B. Stuart High School, which will begin on July 24. Finally, we are looking forward to hosting over 160 6th grade students at our FREE Jump Start program for rising 6th graders. The Jump Start Program will be taught by Glasgow teachers Danielle Plourde, Pilar Zamora, Nicole Bevenour, Sarah Boomer and Megan McLain. The goal of the program is to alleviate any anxiety and concerns students may have about attending a new school and get them excited about the opportunities that await them at Glasgow Middle School. If you have not signed up your student yet, visit the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/GLk9PszgbQ8veQY22. If you have any questions, please contact Steve McFarlane at swmcfarlane@fcps.edu.
I am looking forward to seeing your student(s) soon. Enjoy the time with your child(ren) over the summer and as always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Shawn DeRose, Principal
Contact Information
Twitter: @ShawnDeRose
Email: spderose@fcps.edu
Website: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/
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Calendar At A Glance
August 15, Packet Stuffing Volunteer Opportunity, 9:00am – until we finish!
August 24, PTA Staff Breakfast Event, TBA
August 24, 6th Grade Orientation, 1:00pm
August 24, Glasgow Open House & Packet Pick Up (7th & 8th Graders), 3:30 - 6:30pm
August 28, First Day of School for Students
September 13, Back to School Night (All Grade Levels), 6:00 - 8:00pm
 Meet the Glasgow Staff
Since my arrival at Glasgow, we have focused on developing leaders in our building. Over the past two years, at least one member of our admin team has been promoted. That tradition continues as Melanie Porter, one of our Deans of Students, recently accepted a Assistant Principal position at Frost Middle School. We wish her all the best as she transitions to her new position.
With Melanie’s departure, I am pleased to announce Steven McFarlane as our new Dean of Students. Steven joins us most recently from the International Academy at T.C. Williams and he brings a wide breadth of instructional knowledge, both in content and in meeting the needs of English language learners. Prior to moving to Northern Virginia, he served as an administrator and teacher in Utah and California. Please join me in welcoming Steven to the Glasgow community.
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Article of the Week
As I mentioned earlier, I spent a few weeks in Ohio riding roller coasters at Cedar Point, the Roller Coaster Capital of the World (https://www.cedarpoint.com). Below is an article about the benefits of spending time with your child(ren) at an amusement park.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/07/well/family/how-i-became-that-weird-theme-park-mom.html.
 Glasgow’s Young Scholars are hard at work describing the difference between kinetic and potential energy.
Important Information
Bell Schedule 2017-18
Our start and end times will be the same for the 2016-2017 school year as they were last year. Glasgow students will attend school from 7:30 am to 2:15 pm. Students can be dropped off beginning at 7:05am at Door #1.
Advance Math 6 to Alg HN
Lists of class requests for next school were mailed home in the spring. Student who took Advance Math 6 last school year have four requirements to meet in order to take Algebra 1 HN in 7th grade.
* 91st percentile or higher on the Iowa
* pass advance the SOL
* receive a recommendation from the teacher
* Final grade of A or B in Advanced Math 6
Now that SOL scores, final grades, and teacher recommendations are in, all of the eligible student course requests have been changed from Math 7 HN to Alg 1 HN. In August, a letter will be mailed home to parents letting you know if your child is eligible to take Algebra 1 honors. If you have any questions, please email Carmon Golden at CLGolden@fcps.edu.
The Great Assembly for the Stuart Pyramid Resource Fair - July 29, 11:00am
Join the Start Pyramid Back to School Resource Fair organizers as we assemble 2,300 school supply kits for distribution to students in the Stuart Pyramid, including Glasgow Middle School. Sign up using the following link: https://goo.gl/RNVHdL.
The Start Pyramid Resource Fair is scheduled on August 10 at Stuart High School and we are expecting 4,000 students and family members to attend to gather free school supplies, get free haircuts, pick up free books, and get free eye exams, as well as access numerous county related services. This video will give you an idea of what it was like if you missed it. https://vimeo.com/142014376 or check out the website at http://www.stuartpyramidfair.org/
Bailey’s Lower & Stuart HS Summer BBQ Lunch Program – Now through August 25
Please join us for the Summer BBQ Lunch program at Bailey’s Lower and Stuart High School. This program will run Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 1:00 through August 25. Food services will provide free lunch to any child age 2 to 18. Adults can purchase a lunch for $2.00. Options include hamburger, chicken sausage, grilled chicken and beef rib sandwiches.
Glasgow PTA Packet Stuffing Day – August 18 at 9:00am
Every year, the PTA supports the school by helping prepare the packets which all students receive. This year, we'll be stuffing 1900 packets, so we need your help! It's a great opportunity for middle- and high-school students to earn community service hours, as well. Give an hour or more; every bit helps. Please sign up to help: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-glasgow3
PTA Staff Breakfast Event - August 24
Help us welcome the teachers back in style! The PTA welcome-back breakfast will be on Thursday, August 24. We need donations of food and beverages, and volunteers to help that morning. Please sign up to help: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-welcomebackteach
Glasgow Open House - Thursday, August 24, 3:30-6:30pm
On Thursday, August 24, 7th and 8th grade students/families will be invited to pick up packets and walk the building beginning at 3:30PM.
Back to School Night (BTSN) - Wednesday, September 13, 6:00-8:00pm
Unfortunately, due to a conflict with an FCPS School Board meeting, Back to School Night has been moved to Wednesday, September 13 from 6:00-8:00. Please save this important date in your calendar.
INFORMATION FOR RISING 6TH GRADE PARENTS
New Student Parent Coffee (Rising 6th-8th) - August 1 from 8:00-10:00am
Join Shawn DeRose, Principal and Carmon Golden, Director of Student Services for coffee August 1 from 8:00AM – 10:00 AM. We will be available to answer questions and to give you a tour of the school No formal presentation, just drop in any during the time frame. Email Carmon Golden at CLGolden@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Jump Start Program for Rising 6th Grade Students - August 7-8 & 9-10.
Glasgow Middle School is hosting a FREE Jump Start program for rising 6th graders to prepare them for their transition to middle school. Students can attend one of the two sessions offered this summer. Session one runs August 7th & 8th, and session two runs August 9th & 10th, both sessions will be from 8 am - 12 pm. Students will get acclimated to their new school through a variety of activities.
They will have a chance to meet and interact with their new peers, tour the building and classrooms, as well as ask other important questions they may have before school begins. Jump Start is designed to alleviate any anxiety and concerns students may have about attending a new school and get them excited about the opportunities that await them at Glasgow Middle School.
To register for this program, visit the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/GLk9PszgbQ8veQY22. If you have any questions, please contact Steve McFarlane at swmcfarlane@fcps.edu.
6th Grade Orientation – August 24, beginning at 1:00pm
Rising 6th graders are invited to our 6th grade orientation on August 24 at 1:00pm. Transportation will be provided to students. In addition to picking up packets, students and families will have a chance to walk through an odd and even day schedule and meet briefly with their teachers. We look forward to welcoming our newest students and their families to our building!
Important Immunization Requirement - Incoming 6th Grade Students
Sixth grade students cannot begin school in September without documentation of having had the Tdap booster. Parents or guardians should ask their private health care provider, or the health department, to review their child’s immunization record if they are unsure if their child has received the Tdap booster. A signed and dated immunization record from the physician stating that your child has received this immunization will be required. You may send in your documentation now to your school's registrar, to ensure that he or she meets this requirement before the first day of school in the fall.
Students can receive immunizations required for school at any Fairfax County Health Department immunization clinic. Information about health department clinic locations and hours can be found at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/hdclinicsite.htm.
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
Stuart HS Boys Basketball Camp - July 24-28
J.E.B. Stuart High School will be hosting a boys basketball camp this summer on July 24-28 from 9:00am - 2:00pm for rising 4-10 grade students. For more information please download the registration form at http://www.raidersports.org/main/campsclinics. Contact Sharon Ponton at sponton@fcps.edu with questions.
 Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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