Important Information
Eating Disorder Parent Letter and Fact Sheet - In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly passed a law (Code of Virginia, 22.1-273.2) requiring Virginia Public Schools to provide, on an annual basis, parent educational information regarding eating disorders for pupils in grades five through twelve.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2013),
Thirty million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder and millions more will battle food and body image issues at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating conditions that can have serious consequences for health, productivity and relationships. They are not a fad, phase, or lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a person’s emotional and physical health.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed eating disorder documents with detailed information to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. The letter and fact sheet have been translated and posted on the following webpage:
http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/ssse/translations/dss-healthmedical.htm
George Mason’s Early Identification Program - The Early Identification Program (EIP) at George Mason University is again asking for your assistance identifying and nominating current 7th grade students. EIP is George Mason’s college access program which supports the academic achievement of selected first-generation college bound middle/high school students. The mandatory criteria is as follows:
- Current 7th grade student in participating public middle school
- The student’s parents may not have completed a 4-year college degree in the United States
- Academic potential to enroll in a pre-college curriculum in high school
If you have a 7th grade student that you think would benefit from this program, please email Akon Otoyo - ajotoyo@fcps.edu or Laine O’Donnell - lodonnnell@fcps.edu. Nomination Deadline: January 31.
6th Grade Family Life Education Instructional Program Information - Our 6th grade students will be participating in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Family Life Education (FLE) program from January 28-February 1. Instruction is seen as a partnership among parents and guardians, the school, and the community in supporting the learning essential to the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.
Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program. Students who are opted out will be provided age-appropriate, non-punitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices. If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, please fill in the opt-out form below for the appropriate grade level and return it to Glasgow Middle School’s main office. Program questions may be addressed at your child’s school or by contacting Kristy Ritchie at 703-813-8758.
6th Grade Opt Out Forms:
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/6.pdf (English)
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/spanish_13.pdf (Spanish)
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/arabic_8.pdf (Arabic)
2019-2020 Course Registration for Rising 7th Graders - Glasgow Student Services is excited to begin meeting with your students to register them for next year’s courses! Counselors will meet one-on-one with each student to review course options and complete the course selection form. Sometime before March 15, your student will bring home a copy of their selections for you to sign and return within three days. Here is a link to the Glasgow course descriptions: https://insys.fcps.edu/CourseCatOnline/#/frontPanel/360/nocourselist/1/1/1
In addition, students learned about course options in Panther Time last week. Students explored the kinds of classes they can take, the difference between general education and honors classes, and what choices they have for electives. After reviewing the information students completed a “think sheet” to practice selecting their classes.
Next Thursday, February 7, 6th grade students will watch a video on the elective offerings during FIT. Our goal is to empower students to feel confident about their educational choices and continue these conversations at home.
Please note that all course request changes are due by April 12, 2019. Finalizing requests by this date allows us to invest in staffing and resources based on students’ needs and interests. We will be finalizing schedules and placements throughout the late Spring and summer months.
Yearbook On-line Store is Now Available - Families who still have not paid for their 2018-2019 yearbook can now pre-order on-line. The website is: https://www.balfour.com/virginia/alexandria/glasgow-middle-school. Students may continue to bring in money and turn in to the front office. The price of the yearbook is only $25, but will increase to $30 in early February. Extra items will be available until March: name stamping ($5), clear plastic cover ($3), autograph sheets ($2), arrow stickies ($6), jewel pack ($6) and pen signing set ($4.99).
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