 Glasgow Community -
Happy New Year! We are looking forward to having the building busy with students and staff tomorrow.
Winter break provided me the opportunity to relax and catch up on my to-do list around the house. Most importantly, the break meant quality time with my family, including seeing the Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Coco with my family introducing my son and youngest daughter to Tae Kwon Do!
As we get back into the normal routines of school, I would like to call your attention to a few important items. First, for those of you with current 8th grade students (rising 9th graders), we hope you will join us at the Stuart High School Rising 9th Grade Information & Curriculum Night Thursday, January 4 at 6:30PM. See below for additional information.
Also, as we move into the coldest weeks of the winter season, please keep an eye on the weather and possible delays and cancellations. You can learn more about the weather cancellation procedures and sign up for weather schedule alerts here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/safety-and-transportation/weather-cancellation-procedures.
As I have said before, it is privilege to work with your students each and every day. We look forward to celebrating their progress with you for the rest of year!
Sincerely,
Shawn P. 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
January 4 - Stuart Rising 9th Grade Parent Orientation & Curriculum Night
January 8 - WIDA Testing Begins (Lecture Hall)
January 17, 18 - Iowa Algebra Aptitude Testing (Lecture Hall)
January 15 - No School, MLK Day
January 19 - Panther Store (All Lunches)
January 25 - 2 Hour Early Release
January 26 - No School, Teacher Workday
January 29 - No School, Staff Development Day
February 16 - Panther Store (All Lunches)
February 19 - No School, President’s Day
February 22 - Spelling Bee, 2:30pm
IMPORTANT DATES
Stuart Rising 9th Grade Parent Orientation & Curriculum Night- January 4
Pre-orientation sessions for special populations will be held at 6:00 pm for parents interested in hearing more about the following topics: ESOL, IB/MYP, and Special Education. The full orientation will kick off at 6:30 pm and 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.
Falls Church High School Curriculum Night - January 11
Falls Church High School Curriculum Night will be held January 11th at 6pm in the auditorium. Curriculum night kicks off our course planning for the 2018-19 school year. The event will begin with a presentation in the auditorium followed by time with teachers to ask questions about specific course offerings. Parents of rising 9th graders should attend and bring your child with you.
Annandale 8th grade Student and Parent Night - January 17
All parents and current 8th grade students are invited to an orientation at Annandale High School on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. From 7:45 – 8:30, Course Offering Open House (light refreshments will be provided by the PTSA). Each department will feature a display of its courses. Teachers from every department will be available to answer your specific questions.
Open House for Local Realtors - February 6
Glasgow Middle School will be hosting an “Open House” for local Real Estate Agents on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7:45am. The purpose of this event is to connect with local real estate agents and communicate our belief that our school plays a central role in the community. We recognize that many potential home buyers are greatly motivated by the educational opportunities afforded by local schools, and we hope this experience will give realtors insight into our school and what it offers families who choose to move into our boundaries. If you have any questions about this event, please email Shawn DeRose at spderose@fcps.edu
 Glasgow Goodies
Glasgow PTA Grant Winners
Glasgow PTA is proud to announce the winners of the 1st Semester PTA Grants. The applications reflect the commitment of Glasgow teachers to bring out the best in all of our students. The PTA will be funding over $1,880 in grants to teachers and staff for a range of projects including:
* Bus transportation for field trips
* Incentives for attendance circle programs
* Technology to enhance both student learning and teacher feedback to students
* Purchase of books that will interest low-level ESOL readers
Congratulations to all the winners! We look forward to receiving teacher applications again in the spring.
Sarah Allen: $250 towards Keva Planks for open campus
Curtis Barnes: $250 for incentives for lunch group and afterschool activities
Lee Daugherty: $250 for books for ESOL students
John Hyde: $250 towards a whiteboard
Jillian Kelly: $180 for a Livescribe Smartpen
Randall Miller: $250 towards Field Trip Bus Transportation
Randi Rosenberg: $200 for incentives for attendance circle programs
Erez Rotem: $250 towards an IXL Learning Platform
Thank You Parent Volunteers!
Thank you to the many parent volunteers who made the Holiday Grab and Go Breakfast for the Glasgow staff a success. Your time and donations are greatly appreciated! See below for photos of the event.
District 10 Honors - Orchestra Students
Congrats to the following orchestra students who have been selected for District 10 Honors. These students will be rehearsing with the District 10 Honors Orchestra this Friday, January 5: Jianna Sibunga; Kate Tran; Keegan O’Hara; Charlie Duong; Bete Ghirmay; Nardos Demilew; Shalini Vlcan; Henry Cornette; Gabriel Warner.
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Information Information
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.
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.
RESOURCES AND REFERENCE
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 By The Numbers - As of December 2017
Male: 891
Female: 821
Hispanic: 832
White: 427
Asian: 230
Black or African American: 188
Two or More: 32
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3
Number of Countries: 63
Languages Spoken: 55
Get Involved!
Yearbook Class Needs Your Photos!
The yearbook staff wants to see our students and staff engaged in an activity outside of school. If you traveled to an exciting location (includes vacation destinations) or play sports outside of school, we want a picture! You can also include pictures of helping the community or attending a play, movie, evening school event, etc. Be creative and send those pictures to the yearbook staff!
*Please note, not all pictures will be uploaded based on image content, image quality, or size. Please email images to Mr. Perella at maperella@fcps.edu
Buy a Yearbook!
The cost of the yearbook is only $25, but goes up to $30 on February 3rd. Here is the website: https://shop.smart-pay.com/index.cfm?p=order-start&sid=17803&no=1
 Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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