 Glasgow Community -
I hope you all were able to stay safe and warm this weekend with the weather and power outages. Although we had a shortened week due to the weather, there was much happening at Glasgow Middle School.
Student input and reflection resonated as a theme this week. A group of Glasgow students from all grade levels were selected to taste-tested and provided valuable written feedback on breakfast and lunch items FCPS Food and Nutrition Services is considering to add to future menus. Ava Michelman, 6th grader, co-wrote an op-ed article on gun control that was recently published in The Sacramento Bee.
Moreover, Panther of the Month winners were students who consistently demonstrate reflection and give thoughtful consideration to their learning. This month’s winners were Arpan Kc, Denia Zelaya, Ian Ambrossi, Hanin Joubas, Daniel Vasquez Cortez, and Grace Mugaas. Congratulations to all of our winners and nominees!
The highlight for the staff was a visit from Tommy, Kelly, and Jen from The Tommy Show on 94.7 Fresh FM who brought Georgetown Cupcakes for every member of the Glasgow faculty and staff as part of the show’s teacher tour.
It is an exciting time to be a part of the Glasgow community and I look forward to seeing you at the PTA meeting this Tuesday night at 7:00pm! As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
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
March 7 - Chorus Pre-Assessment, Stuart HS 7:00PM
March 14 through 16 - 8th Grade Writing SOL
March 18 - Fairfax County Spelling Bee, 2pm LBSS
March 19 through 23 - SGA Spirit Week
March 23 - Hunger Games Pep Rally
March 24 - First Day of Spring Break
April 13 - Quarter Ends, 2 Hour Early Release
April 16 - Teacher Workday, No School
April 13 - Hoop It Up Night
IMPORTANT DATES
PTA Meeting - Tuesday, March 6 at 7pm
The next PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, March 6 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria. Join us for a brief PTA meeting followed by an open question-and-answer time with Mr. DeRose. He will give his regular Principal's Report, then be available to respond to your questions or concerns. Arabic and Spanish interpreters will be present. We hope you will join us!
District 10 Orchestra
Assessment Concert - March 9 and 10 at Edison High School
The District 10 Orchestra Assessment will be held on March 9 and
10 at Edison High School. The Classical Orchestra plays at 7:50 PM on Friday,
March 9; Symphonic Orchestra performs at 11:50 AM on Saturday, March 10;
Chamber Orchestra at 3:40 PM on March 10. These performances are assessed by professional judges and are free and open to the public.
8th Grade Writing SOL - March 12-16
The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Grade 8 Writing Test between March 12 through March 16. It is important that your student attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child have a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing. If you become aware of an unavoidable conflict that could result in your child missing a testing day, please notify your student’s counselor as soon as possible.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requires that all students in Grade 8 take the English: Writing Standards of Learning (SOL) test. The test has two components: multiple choice response and a short paper response. In order to obtain a score, your child must complete both components.
The purpose of SOL testing is to provide information about student achievement to the parent, school, school division, and state. In most cases, test scores are available for parents by the end of the school year. More information about how and when you will receive your student’s scores will be shared closer to these dates. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah N’Guessan at senguessan@fcps.edu.
8th Grade Field Trip to Finance Park - March 19-22
On March 19, 20, 21 and 22 all 8th graders will take their annual field trip to finance park. Students have been learning about the fiscal responsibilities of citizenship and will put these skills into practice at a day-long budget simulation. Contact Tina Takach at cptakach@fcps.edu with questions.
 FCPS Cares Recognition
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 Glasgow Goodies
Ava Michelman, 6th Grade Student - Op-Ed Article
Check out 6th grader, Ava Michelman’s op-ed article on gun control that was recently published in The Sacramento Bee. We are so proud of Ava demonstrating many of our 10 IB Learner Profiles: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective.
Link: http://www.sacbee.com/news/news-services/article202553924.html
Panthers of the Month
The IB Learner Profile that we focused on this month for our Panther of the Month was Reflection. Students who consistently demonstrate reflection give thoughtful consideration to their learning and are able to assess their strengths and limitations! This months winners were Arpan Kc, Denia Zelaya, Ian Ambrossi, Hanin Joubas, Daniel Vasquez Cortez, and Grace Mugaas. Our Panthers of were chosen for their thoughtfulness in their writing, being purposeful in questioning, critical thinking, active participation in class discussions, self analysis for personal growth, and intrinsic motivation to do well! Congratulations to all of our winners and nominees!
The Tommy Show - 94.7 Fresh FM Visits Glasgow Middle School!
Librarians Amber Couch and Sarah Allen welcomed Tommy, Kelly, and Jen from The Tommy Show on 94.7 Fresh FM. Ms. Couch is an avid listener and won Georgetown Cupcakes for every member of the Glasgow faculty and staff as part of the show’s teacher tour.
Glasgow’s VEX Robotics Team - Year Long Journey
Check out this cool overview of Glasgow’s VEX Robotics Team and their journey since the beginning of the year. Special thanks to Angela Jeter Jones DeHart for leading this amazing club. http://online.fliphtml5.com/rxuik/qtfw/
Glasgow Students Provide Feedback to FCPS Food and Nutrition Services
A select group of Glasgow students from all grade levels taste-tested and provided valuable written feedback on breakfast and lunch items FCPS Food and Nutrition Services is considering to add to future menus.
Virginia Star Program - Student Donate Computers
Glasgow students, in partnership with the VA Star and the FCPS Educational Foundation, presented refurbished laptop computers to other classmates and their families on Wednesday evening who are in need of technology at home. We had 31 laptops ready to go and 18 families attend the ceremony! To date, we have donated over 50 laptops to students who did not have a computer at home.
We are already preparing for the next ceremony in May and are taking steps to acquire even more laptops for the 2018-2019 school year! Special thanks to John Floyd and Marc Perella for their leadership.
7th Grade Students Visit the Newseum
On Wednesday the 7th Grade TEAM students took a field trip to the Newseum in DC. In addition to exploring the exhibits and learning about the history of journalism and the news media we attended a workshop on the Civil Rights Movement and the First Amendment. Students watched a video and had discussions about how Americans used the Five Freedoms of the First Amendment during events in the 1950's-1970's to advance the cause of Civil Rights and see real change happen. This was a very timely and educational experience for our students and they all enjoyed the day.
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Article of the Week
J.E.B. Stuart AVID Coordinator, Eric Welch provides insight in this recent article by Jay Matthews, Born in the U.S.A. and still hassled about the immigration status of their parents, Washington Post, 2/25/18. Link: https://goo.gl/kYHkwM
Important Information
Hunger Games Update
Hunger Games is off to a great start! We have collected over 1,000 cans so far! In addition to collecting canned goods, students can also earn points for their District by wearing the District’s color on Fridays. Hunger Games shirts are sold during all lunches every day. Panther Time Lessons on Friday provide weekly updates to the point standings and quick lessons relevant to hunger issues.
In addition, the Hunger Games After School Sport Tournament has begun - Mondays (6th grade), Wednesdays (7th grade) and Thursdays (8th grade). If you have any questions regarding the Hunger Games, please email Laura Benevento at ljbenevento@fcps.edu
Performing Arts Assessments - March 7 at 7pm
The Glasgow Music Department is deeply involved in the District Band, Chorus and Orchestra Assessment season. All of our ensembles will be performing in front of professional adjudicators at various FCPS locations during the month of March. For performing ensembles, these are the most important performances of the school year. They could be compared to Standards of Learning Assessments, since the State and National Standards for music are being evaluated.
All ensembles also present “Pre-Assessment Concerts” to prepare for the big events. The final Chorus Pre-Assessment is on Wednesday, March 7, at 7:00 PM at J.E.B. Stuart. All Pre-Assessment Concerts and District Assessment performances are free and open to the public. The music staff thanks all for your support.
After School Program Cancellation - Friday, March 23
On Friday, March 23, all after school activities will be canceled. Students are expected to board their normal afternoon bus (2:15pm) or be picked up from school by a parent in a timely fashion following the school day. If you have any further questions please contact After School Specialist, Aaron Cannon acannon@fcps.edu.
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.
J.E.B. Stuart HS PTSA Mulch Sale is ON!
The annual JEB Stuart HS PTSA Mulch Sale is underway! Proceeds from the Mulch Sale support the All-Night Grad Party for the Class of 2018 as well as other athletics, clubs, and activities for all students at Stuart High School. Students can deliver mulch to your home, while earning cash for their clubs, activities, or sports.
Order online via our Mulch Sale website www.StuartMulch.com or by email, contact PTSA VP-Events, Jen Bowman at info@stuartmulch.com. All orders are due by March 29. The price is $5.50 per bag for Brown or Red mulch. Brown mulch comes in 3-cubic foot bags and Red mulch is a 2-cubic foot bag. Delivery will be on April 7, 2018 – rain or shine. FREE for orders of 30 or more bags; or $25 delivery fee for less than 30 bags.
2018-2019 Course Registration Process
The 2018-2019 course registration season is upon us. Earlier this month, we will begin the registration process for rising 9th grade students. We recently completed registering rising 8th grade students and have begun registering our rising 7th grade students. During the academic advising meeting, counselors use student’s grades, teacher recommendations, SOL scores, along with student and parent input to register the student for classes for next school year.
After the registration window has closed, a list of the courses that your child is registered for, will go home for your review. Below is a link to the course descriptions at J.E.B. Stuart and Glasgow. If you have questions regarding the registration process, please contact your child’s school counselor.
J.E.B. Stuart - https://goo.gl/u5u8F2
Glasgow - https://glasgowms.fcps.edu/node/2419
ScI2YC - Saturday, March 17, from 10-4PM at Lanier Middle School
We are excited to announce that Glasgow Middle School is partnering with Project BEST, a non-profit organization that promotes STEM education to promote the Science Innovation and Inspiration Youth Conference (ScI2YC) on Saturday, March 17 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM at Lanier Middle School in Fairfax, Virginia.
ScI2YC is a free event that offers students the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, listen to esteemed guest speakers from the community, and have the opportunity to make connections with one another to develop and grow. The goal of the conference is to create and drive students’ curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math and help them develop higher level critical thinking skills.
To register for this FREE event, please visit https://tinyurl.com/ScI2YC2018.
Project BEST was founded by students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in early 2012, and now encompasses 17 chapters in middle schools in Northern Virginia as well as Virginia Beach and Kansas. If you have any questions, please email Anurika Kumar at projectbest.usa@gmail.com.
NOVA STEM Days - April 14 and April 28
NOVA STEM Days provide local youth with a showcase of opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math. Designed for students of all ages, the day features hands-on exhibits, workshops, food, fun, and learning! The events are FREE and open to the public. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is responsible for providing appropriate supervision. There are two NOVA STEM Days this Spring:
NOVA STEM Day-Alexandria Campus
When: Saturday April 14, 2018, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Where: NOVA Alexandria Campus
To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nova-stem-day-alexandria-campus-2018-tickets-42095520836
For More Information: https://www.novastemday.com/
NOVA STEM Day-Manassas Campus
When: Saturday April 28, 2018, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Where: NOVA Manassas Campus
To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nova-stem-day-manassas-campus-tickets-42319586021
For More Information: https://www.novastemday.com/
SIS Parent Accounts, SIS Student Accounts, and FCPS 24-7 ParentView (Blackboard)
Custodial parents/guardians, can send our Student Information Assistant (SIA), Ms. Jackie Baires (jebaires@fcps.edu) an e-mail containing their e-mail address and their child’s name & ID, Ms. Baires will create & e-mail the parent a SIS Parent registration letter. The username/password (generated by following the instructions on the letter) can be used by the parent to access their SIS Parent Account (gradebook) and FCPS 24-7 ParentVUE (child’s Blackboard courses). Bob Nordling (rcnordling@fcps.edu), can be contacted to provide support for both types of parent accounts (SIS and FCPS 24-7).
SIS Student accounts are available to all middle & high school students who logon using their regular network username (Student ID) and password.
On the main FCPS website (www.fcps.edu) towards the bottom of the page is a link “Student Information Systems” which provides buttons for both “SIS Parent Account” and “SIS Student Account”. Here is the direct URL to get there: https://www.fcps.edu/student-information-system-sis
School Safety and Threat Assessment
Fairfax County Public Schools has a well-established policy and protocol for responding to threats of violence in the schools. To help parents and older students learn more about the role they can play in keeping schools safe, we have collaborated with the Youth Violence Project of the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia to develop short videos with useful information. These brief modules were developed for parents and children aged 12 and up, and you may want to watch the student video with your child to answer any questions which may arise. To access these modules go to www.schoolthreatassessment.com and use parent code pgvsdt and student code sy8zk2 as a password.
Purchase A Yearbook - Only $30!
Purchase a yearbook today for only $30. Students can drop off cash or checks made payable to Glasgow MS to the front office or families can order online at www.smart-pay.com to guarantee a yearbook for your child. We are only ordering 500 books, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Please contact Mr. Perella at maperella@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Extras are still available as well. These include Name Stamping ($5), Autograph Pages ($2), Bling Accessory Pack (stickers and jewels for $6), Clear Dust Cover ($3), Sparkle Dust Cover ($5), Yearbook Stickies ($6), Pen Signing Set ($4.99).
 Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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