 Glasgow Community,
Tis the season to gather and to celebrate! First, congratulations to those students that have made the all A’s and the A/B Honor Roll! It was great to recognize their hard work this past week with a ceremony, certificates and treats during FIT.
We have also been celebrating our staff members this week using “Panther Cards for Staff”! A highlight every year, students have the opportunity to write short cards to their teachers and other adults in the building who have supported them so far this school year. Each year, our staff members are overwhelmed by the thoughtful, appreciative sentiments students share. It is a great reminder that a small gesture like a note from your student can be a powerful way to thank a teacher this holiday season.
This upcoming week, we have many opportunities for you to see and hear our Glasgow students showcase their talent through performances. On Tuesday, we hope you will join us for as our band performs a Winter Concert at Stuart High School at 7:00PM. On Wednesday night, our chorus students take center stage for their concert, also at Stuart HS at 7:00PM. The week closes with the Glasgow’s Theater Department’s performance of 39 Steps on both Friday and Saturday evenings. See below for details.
Finally, please note that this week, 8th grade students will be submitting suggestions during Panther Time on Monday for the mascot at the newly renamed Justice High School. As always, if you have any questions, please let me know.
Shawn DeRose
Principal
Contact Information
Twitter: @ShawnDeRose
Email: spderose@fcps.edu
Website: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowMS.FCPS/
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Calendar at-a-Glance
December 4-8 – Scholastic Book Fair
December 5 – Band Winter Concert @ Stuart 7PM
December 6 – Chorus Winter Concert @ Stuart 7PM
December 8 – Fall Play: 39 Steps at 7PM
December 9 – Fall Play: 39 Steps at 6PM
December 11, Community Conversations w/ Dr. Brabrand @ Jackson Middle School 6:30PM
December 12 - Orchestra Winter Concert 7:00PM
December 13 - Grab-n-Go Breakfast sponsored by the PTA
January 4 - Stuart Rising 9th Grade Parent Orientation & Curriculum Night
IMPORTANT DATES
After School Cancelled - December 5, 8, 12, 14 and 15
The After School Program, including ASAP, and late buses will be cancelled on December 5, 8, 12, 14 and 15. If you have any questions, please contact After School Coordinator, Aaron Cannon at acannon@fcps.edu.
Stuart Rising 9th Grade Parent Orientation & Curriculum Night - January 4
Parents are invited to our Rising 9th Grade Parent Orientation & Curriculum Night. The orientation at 6:30 is geared towards providing information for Rising 9th Grade students and parents. At 7:15, students and parents will have the opportunity to talk with teachers, department chairs, school counselors and administrators about course offerings, course requirements, and scheduling choices. The Stuart HS counselors will be visiting Glasgow 8th grade students on Wednesday, January 3rd and Thursday, January 4th to review course options and graduation requirements.
 Get Involved!
Scholastic Winter Book Fair - December 4-8
The Glasgow library will host a Scholastic Winter Book Fair from Monday, December 4th, through Friday, December 8th. This event will provide a great opportunity for students, families, and teachers to browse the bookshelves for new and interesting titles, and there will be some fun activities and opportunities to win raffle prizes too. Sign-up today to volunteer: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-glasgow7
PBIS Panther Store - December 8
For a brief period of time, you are the coolest person at Glasgow, because you control access to the prizes at the Panther Store! OK, in all seriousness, you’re probably already pretty cool. But working at the Panther Store is a whole lot of fun. It’s a rare opportunity to see what happens inside the walls of Glasgow, and congratulate students for being kind, committed and safe. Sign up today!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-glasgow7
Teacher Breakfast - December 13
Join other Glasgow parents and donate food/drinks and/or help set up the Teacher Grab-n-Go Breakfast on December 13. Sign-up today to volunteer: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-glasgow7
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Article of the Week
Teens With Encouraging Parents Have More Self-Worth, Less Depression
Parenting is a crucial factor in the upbringing of a person. Often character and self-worth is related to how a child is raised. A recent study has concluded children with parents who encourage them to express themselves and acknowledge their perspectives have a stronger sense of self-worth, intrinsic motivation and engagement, with less chances of depression. Link: http://www.ibtimes.com/teens-encouraging-parents-have-more-self-worth-less-depression-study-2610878
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 6th grade AVID students visiting Stuart AVID students.
Important Information
Impact Aid Forms Due
If you have not done so already, please be sure to complete the Impact Aid Student-Parent Survey and return it to school immediately. This form is distributed to every student in the county and is used to identify federally connected students and to support our request for Impact Aid resources. Please be assured that all forms are handled with the utmost confidentiality.
Glasgow Spelling Bee - Practice Thursday’s After School
Spelling Bee information and practice sessions will be held on Thursday’s after school during activity time until the school bee. Practices will be in Ms. Champagne’s room – E231! If your student is interested in participating in the Glasgow Middle School Spelling Bee, please have them come out to have fun improving their spelling and to get ready.
This year’s school bee is scheduled for after school on Thursday February 22 from 2:30 to 4:30pm.
Candy Cane Sale - Begins December 4
National Junior Honor Society will be selling candy canes Monday, December 4th - Friday, December 8th in the cafeteria. All proceeds will go towards buying gift cards for families in need here at Glasgow for the holiday season. Candy canes will be delivered on December 15 during Panther Time.
7th Grade Volleyball Championships - December 7
7th grade P.E. is having an after-school volleyball tournament Thursday, December 7th. The champions of each class will play each other in a double elimination bracket. The overall winner of 7th grade will have the opportunity to play teachers during activity time! Admission is $1 to watch the student championship and the teacher/student game. We hope to see you there!
Fall Play: The 39 Steps - December 8 and 9
Mystery, Murder, Spies…..and a secret organization! A woman with a boring life meets a man with a thick accent who says he is a spy. When she takes him home, he is murdered! Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the woman’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure.
Parents, Teachers and Students come out and support Glasgow Middle School Theater Group. We will be performing The 39 Steps by James Buchan on December 8, 2017 @ 7:00 PM and December 9, 2017 @ 6:00 PM. Tickets will be $5.00 for Adults and free for children 5 and under.
Flower Sale @ Fall Play - December 8 and 9
National Junior Honor Society will be selling flowers for $2 during the school play on the December 8 and 9.
RESOURCES AND REFERENCE
FCPS Outstanding Awards – Nominate a Glasgow Staff Member!
Last chance to nominate an outstanding employee at Glasgow! Link to nomination form: http://bit.ly/2lJLpwC
Community Conversations with Dr. Brabrand - December 11
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand will host a Community Conversations at Jackson Middle School next Monday to hear what students, parents, employees, and members of the community are thinking about and what issues are important to them. The meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a meet and greet, followed by discussion and questions from the audience from 7 to 8 p.m.
Deadline for AAP Level IV Referrals – January 12, 2018
Parents or guardians of 7th grade students may initiate the full-time AAP Level IV screening process by completing and submitting an Advanced Academic Programs Level IV Referral Form to ceoladimeji@fcps.edu no later than January 12, 2018. No late referrals will be accepted.
AAP Level IV services are available to students in grades 3-8. Students may be found eligible for full-time placement in AAP Level IV Center classes through a central selection process and receive a highly challenging instructional program in the four core subject areas. Multiple criteria are reviewed by a central selection committee to determine eligibility for all FCPS advanced academic services. More information about AAP services available at the middle school level may be found on the FCPS public website at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/middle-school-academics-7-8/advanced-academics. If you have any questions, you can contact Nonye Oladimeji at 703-813-8764.
Attendance Matters, Because Attendance Adds Up!
It is important that your student attends school every day FCPS is
in session, unless they are sick or need to be excused for a specific reason.
Students who miss 10% or more of the school year (eighteen days per school
year, or nine per semester) are less likely to succeed academically than
students who attend school regularly. Contact the main office if your Student
will be out for one day or longer. It is everyone’s job to ensure that all FCPS
students are present, engaged, and accounted for daily. Get
more information about attendance policies.
PTA’s Panther Press
Look for PTA-specific information in the new PTA's Panther Press,
which will be distributed every Tuesday. Connect with the PTA through glasgowms.pta@gmail.com or glasgowpta.org.
Glasgow Goodies
6th Grade AVID Students Visit Stuart
AVID juniors and seniors at Stuart fully embraced the opportunity to influence our 6th grade AVID students and it was was inspiring. Check out the photos above.
8th Grade AVID Field Trip to University of Maryland
Glasgow 8th grade students took a guided tour of the University of Maryland on Friday. A number of Glasgow staff members graduated from Maryland, including Lauren Oliver, Rebecca Uphold and Lauren Raivel.
VEX IQ Team Competition
Congratulations to Angela DeHart and Glasgow’s 5 VEX IQ teams! Not only did they take 1st and 2nd place at the scrimmage held at Poe Middle school they worked together to ensure that teams with missing teammates were able to show off their skills at the competition! Photos of the competition are on Glasgow’s twitter account.
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