Glasgow Community -
It is an exciting time to be in Stuart/Glasgow community! This week the PTA will host our “Spotlight on Success” event to celebrate the innovative learning experiences Glasgow provides students, both during and after school. The event will include hands-on interactive activities and displays of art, technology, music, robotics, theater, science and more, all presented by Glasgow students and teachers. Snack will be provided. Volunteer opportunities are available, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-spotlight.
On Wednesday, June 6, Stuart High School will host a Rising 9th Grade Activities Fair open to all parents and students interested in finding out more about our clubs, activities and athletic programs. The night will begin in the auditorium at 6:30PM with a welcome message from Principal Penny Gros and Director of Student Activities Brian Garvey. Parents and students will then have an opportunity to visit the clubs, sports and activities of their choice in the main gym. The event will conclude at 8:00pm.
The week will conclude with ou annual annual 8th Grade Dance on Friday, June 8 from 6:30-8:30PM in the Glasgow cafeteria. Students can purchase tickets for $5 during lunch on Monday, June 4. The ticket includes admission (DJ, photo booth, 8th grade slideshow), dinner from Chick-fil-A, a dessert table, snack, sodas, a glow stick and more! No tickets will be sold after this date or at the door. Volunteers and donations of food/beverages are needed. Please sign up at:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-8thgrade4
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: https://glasgowms.fcps.edu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowMS.FCPS/
 Calendar at-a-Glance
June 4, 6, 7 - End of Year Student Awards
June 5 - PTA Spotlight on Success
June 6 - Rising 9th Grade Activities Fair (@Stuart HS)
June 7 & 8 - Pops Concert
June 7 - Last Day of Late Busses
June 8 - 8th Grade End of the Year Dance
June 11, Art Show Reception, 6:00PM
June 11-14 - Student Learning Plans
June 12 - Yearbook Distribution
June 14 - Field Day/Yearbook Signing
June 15 - Last Day of School, 2-Hour Early Release
IMPORTANT DATES
End of Year Student Awards – June 4, 6 and 7
It is hard to believe, but it is almost time for our end-of-year student award ceremonies! Each ceremony will take place after school in the cafeteria, and students will attend by invitation.
6th Grade Awards – Monday, June 4
7th Grade Awards - Wednesday, June 6
8th Grade Awards – Thursday, June 7
If you have any questions, please contact Randi Rosenberg at RERosenberg@fcps.edu or Curtiss Barnes at CRBarnes@fcps.edu.
Spotlight on Success - June 5, 6:30-8:00PM
Join the PTA and Glasgow staff at our annual celebration of many the wonderful things our teachers and students have accomplished together this year. It's an informal gathering of displays so attendees can wander the whole area and learn about what has been happening this year... and perhaps what they can participate in next year. The whole Glasgow community is invited, heavy hors-d'oeuvres will be served, and the whole event is free! Please check out the signup to volunteer at this fun event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-spotlight
Rising 9th Grade Activities Fair - June 6
The transition from middle school to high school is an important time in a student’s education. A successful transition is often the key to success in ninth grade and beyond. The staff of Stuart/Justice High School is excited to be a part of this special time for your student and we are here to help facilitate a smooth transition.
On Wednesday, June 6, Stuart/Justice High School will host a Rising 9th Grade Activities Fair open to all parents and students interested in finding out more about our clubs, activities and athletic programs. The night will begin in the auditorium at 6:30 with a welcome message from Principal Penny Gros and Director of Student Activities Brian Garvey. Parents and students will then have an opportunity to visit the clubs, sports and activities of their choice in the main gym. The event will conclude at 8:00pm.
Pops Concert – June 7 and June 8
Our band, chorus, and orchestra students will be performing in the café during 4th period on Thursday, June 15, and during 3rd period Friday, June 16 for selected classes. This is another great way to showcase our talented students to the student body.
8th Grade Dance - June 8 from 6:30-8:30PM
The Glasgow Middle School Student Government Association (SGA) and PTA are excited to sponsor our annual 8th Grade Dance! This year, the 8th Grade Dance will be held on Friday, June 8 from 6:30-8:30PM in the Glasgow cafeteria.
Students can purchase tickets for $5 during lunch on Friday, June 1 and Monday, June 4. The ticket includes admission (DJ, photo booth, 8th grade slideshow), dinner from Chick-fil-A, a dessert table, snack, sodas, a glow stick and more! No tickets will be sold after this date or at the door.
Please note that the 8th Grade Dance is semi-formal. It is not a formal and should NOT be treated like prom. Students must be in attendance for the entire school day in order to attend the dance. All students must be transported to the dance by a parent or guardian and must be picked up by 8:30PM. Carpooling is acceptable. Students arriving in limos will be turned back home. This event is for Glasgow 8th graders only. No guests are permitted. Volunteers and donations of food/beverages are needed. Please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-8thgrade4
We look forward to celebrating this special event with our 8th grade class. It is always a very fun, festive and sentimental evening as we celebrate with students we have seen grow so much over their time at Glasgow! We hope to see your student there!
Student Art Show - June 11 from 6-7:30PM
The Glasgow Spring Art Show will be up in the lecture hall Monday, June 11 and Tuesday June 12. All Glasgow students and families are invited to attend the opening reception Monday, June 11 from 6:00-7:30pm in the lecture hall. Please email Dawn Gillis with any questions: drgillis@fcps.edu.
Student Learning Plans - June 11-14
On June 11 to June 14, Student Services will be providing academic and career lessons through 7th and 8th grade History and English classes to complete Student Learning Plans. These plans are started in middle school and follow the students throughout high school. Student will be working on strengths & career surveys, resume builders, and course plans for high school. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Blackwell at jblackwell@fcps.edu.
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 Glasgow Goodies
Kindness Rocks in the Community
Jess Dove, Sarah Clark, Jason Wright, and Ilsa Reyes took some of our ESOL kids out around the neighborhood after school this week and they painted/left kindness rocks and placed them round the community.
Rotary Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Bailey’s Crossroad 4-Way Test Essay Contest. Honorable mentions: Jeffrey Hernandez Ramirez, Mercedes Argueta, Yesenia Navarrete Mazariegos and Jeremy Castro. Third Place: Elizabeth Soliz Garcia, Second Place: Naydeli Hernandez Morales, First Place: Nour Alashlem. Special thanks to the Baileys Crossroads Rotary Club for their continued support of Glasgow Middle School!
Panthers of the Month - IB Learner Profile = Principle
The IB Learner Profile that we focused on this month for our Panther of the Month was Principle.
Students who are principled act with integrity and honesty, have a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect, and take responsibility for their actions and their consequences. Our Panthers of the Month, Jaylan Post, Emily Reyes Perez, Dan Rios Zeballlos, Khadija Nassim, Rudmila Rahman, and Hasset Mengesha were chosen for being respectful, constantly searching for fairness, fighting for what is right, having a strong sense of community, advocating for themselves, and pushing themselves and others to always do their best! Congratulations to all of our winners and nominees!
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Important Information
Communicating SOL Scores - Beginning June 11
Students will receive their SOL scores in one comprehensive report after all scores have been finalized. On June 11, teachers will begin discussing scores with students one-on-one. Score reports, which will distributed in Panther Time once teachers have had the opportunity to share SOL results individually.
Final Chance to Pre-Order your Yearbook (Yearbook Distribution is June 12)
There will only be 2 more yearbook sales days before we distribute the books.
The sales days will take place on Tuesday, June 5 and Thursday, June 7 during all lunches. If you don't order a book by the end of this week, your child may not be able to purchase and receive a book on June 12 when books are distributed. The on-line sales service is no longer available.
The list of students who pre-ordered a yearbook will be posted in the hallways later this week. Please contact Mr. Perella if you have any questions: maperella@fcps.edu.
2018-19 School Year Calendar
Looking ahead to the 2018-19 school year, be sure to note that the first day of school will be Tuesday, August 28. See the 2018-19 school year calendar. Glasgow’s 6th Grade Orientation (12:45PM) and Open House (3:30) will be on August 23. Back to School Night will be on Thursday, October 4 from 6-8PM.
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.
6th Grade Parent Information Night Presentation
Did you miss Rising 6th grade Parent Information Night? Did you attend, but wished you had written down something that you have forgot? Don’t worry, we recorded it. Please use the following link (https://youtu.be/DJ1YNqpc4Vo) to access the general session that was recorded during the event. If you have questions, please contact Carmon Golden, Director of Student Services at clgolden@fcps.edu.
Jump Start Program - August 6-7 and 8-9
Glasgow Middle School will be hosting a FREE Jump Start program for rising 6th graders on August 6-7 and 8-9 to prepare them for their transition to middle school. This transition program is designed to both welcome and support 6th graders by assigning them an 8th grade leader as a mentor during this first year. This 8th grade leader is a responsible student who was hand selected from a large pool of applicants and has met the qualifications of being a good role model and a positive leader on our campus.
Students will get acclimated to their new school through a variety of activities. 8th grade leaders will guide students through a series of team-building activities that give students a chance to meet and interact with their new peers. In addition, students will be led on a guided tour of the building and classrooms, as well as ask other important questions they may have before school begins.
Moreover, 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. Students can attend one of the two sessions offered this summer. Session 1 runs August 6th & 7th, and Session 2 runs August 8th & 9th, both sessions will be from 8:00am – 12:00pm.
To register for this program, visit the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/PLodxqgNe3rCSLvn1. If you have any questions, please contact Steve McFarlane at swmcfarlane@fcps.edu.
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