 Important Information
Student-Parent Survey For Federal Impact Aid
FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an anticipated $3 million dollars in grant funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by October 26. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
Learn more by watching this short video featuring Superintendent Scott Brabrand and the U.S. Army Garrison Commander COL Michael Greenberg from Fort Belvoir.
Video link - https://youtu.be/QN_Xup7BgoE
Boo Grams for Sale
Glasgow will be selling Boo Grams during lunches October 15-19 as a fundraiser. Boo Grams will cost $1 and include a lollipop and a note to your “Boo”. They will be delivered on Monday, October 29 during Panther Time.
REMINDERS & REFERENCE
TJHSST After School Prep Program
Glasgow will be offering an after school TJ prep program for interested 8th grade students. This program is designed to help your child get ready for the upcoming TJ test that will be held in mid-November. TJ Prep sessions will be available for students during academic time on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please refer to the after school website to check the time and location of the sessions. If you have any further questions please contact, After School Specialist, Aaron Cannon at acannon@fcps.edu.
Weekly Progress Report Emails
All parents with existing SIS Parent Accounts will be opted into the FCPS Weekly Progress Report Emails system. Parents are able to update their preferences for receiving these accounts through their SIS Parent Account on the “My Account” tab. Emails are sent according to the parent elected selections. More information is available here.
2018 Fairfax County Youth Survey
Information regarding the Fairfax Youth Survey can be accessed in the links below. The youth survey will be administered to all 8th grade students between November 7-16. Information regarding the survey and opt-out forms are available here.
Students with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency, have the option this year to take a shortened survey online. For students receiving English Read Aloud Accommodation click here and ESOL Level 1 and 2 students click here. Parent Letter, Opt-Out Form, and Translations can be found on the FCPS website.
Locker Request Forms - Now Available in Student Services
If you would like to request a locker for your student, locker request forms are now available in Student Services. In addition, if you have concerns specific to your student, we will work with you to ensure your student has what they need to be successful at Glasgow this year. Please visit the Student Services website at https://glasgowms.fcps.edu/student-services and email your student’s counselor.
EZ Lunch Application
Parents may access the EZ Lunch App to add money to student lunch accounts, see menu options, check ingredients and allergen information, and much more. The official FCPS mobile app is available on the iTunes Store and Google Play at no cost. The app links to http://www.myschoolbucks.com to add money to student lunch accounts. Lunch menus can be viewed online at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/glasgow-middle-school.
Virginia Tech Maker Festival - November 3
The Virginia Tech Maker Festival is entering it’s 4th Year. For the past three years, the Virginia Tech Maker Festival has hosted its STEM festival at the Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church, VA. The goal of this event is to increase STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) learning in all ages, nationalities, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Virginia Tech is one of the leading research universities in the country specializing in Engineering, Science, and Math. Our very own students and Professors discovered the lead in the water in Flint, Michigan. With partnerships, and laboratories, Virginia Tech wants to expand the STEM growth in the National Capital Region with the Virginia Tech Maker Festival. They hope to inspire future generations of Science, technology, engineering and math students, researchers, professors, leaders, and beyond.
They will have robots, experiments, and interactive games. Come join the fun and Register Now!
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.
Kiss & Ride
Parents who drop off/pick up their student to school must do so at the main entrance, Door #1. Students can be dropped off beginning at 7:00am. Keep in mind that congestion and backup can be significant, causing your student to be late to their class if you drop off your student after 7:15am. School ends at 2:15pm.
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