Glasgow Community Gazette - February 10

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/10/2019 12:30 PM EST
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Glasgow Community:

This past week we welcomed hundreds of current fifth grade students and their families into our building for Rising 6th Grade Open House! Throughout the evening, parents sought me out to share the great things they have heard about Glasgow from their friends and neighbors. It was wonderful to see their excitement about sending their student(s) to Glasgow next year.

This week, we are excited to celebrate our students during Open Campus! This is a quarterly event that fosters a caring community and inclusively celebrates successful behavior. It works in conjunction with our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention & Support) program and provides students with the opportunity to attend an activity of their choice for an afternoon, hosted by a teacher or community member. Kids love this event and many of our teachers and staff contribute to its success by planning and hosting fun activities. Check out the video on Apple 21 highlighting Open Campus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmkvkrOS704.

Finally, I hope you will join me this Tuesday at the Glasgow PTA's sponsored presentation "Exploring Our Cultures, Building Our Community" 7:00 to 8:00PM. The FCPS Office of Equity and Cultural Responsiveness will lead this highly interactive workshop using hands-on activities designed to get parents learning together and interacting with one another. She will also share some of the initiatives FCPS has put in place to support staff in working with all students, families, and colleagues.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions.

Shawn DeRose, Principal


Contact Information
Twitter: @ShawnDeRose
Email: spderose@fcps.edu
Website: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowMS.FCPS/

Getting Ready For Next Year

2019-2020 Course Registration for Rising 8th Graders - Counselors are continuing to meet one-on-one with each student to review course options and complete the course selection form. Your student should have brought home a copy of their selections for you to sign and return within three days. Here is a link to the course descriptions at Glasgow: https://insys.fcps.edu/CourseCatOnline/#/frontPanel/360/nocourselist/1/1/

As always, please let us know what questions you may have as we move through the academic advising season!

 

Rising 9th Grade Night at Neighboring High Schools:

Edison High School - February 26 at 7PM. For more information on these events, please contact Laine O'Donnell at lodonnell@fcps.edu.
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Important Dates

February 12 - PTA Meeting 7pm

February 12, 13, 14 - Q2 Open Campus

February 15 - Lollipop Distribution During Panther Time (New Date)

February 16 - Broadway Desserts @ Justice HS

February 20 - Spelling Bee

February 20 - Band Concert @ Justice HS

February 22 - Panther Store

February 22 - Orchestra Concert I @ Justice HS

February 26 - Group Picture Day

February 26 - Orchestra Concert II @ Justice HS

 

Glasgow PTA Meeting: February 12 - Join the Glasgow PTA's sponsored presentation "Exploring Our Cultures, Building Our Community" on February 12 from 7:00 to 8:00PM. Glasgow MS is known for its diversity, with many cultures, languages, and backgrounds represented to celebrate. Presenter Kim Amenabar, from the FCPS Office of Equity and Cultural Responsiveness, will lead this highly interactive workshop using hands-on activities designed to get parents learning together and interacting with one another. She will also share some of the initiatives FCPS has put in place to support staff in working with all students, families, and colleagues. All are welcome.  PTA membership not required for attendance. Spanish and Arabic interpreters will be present.

The January PTA Meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. However, the featured topic: Glasgow’s International Baccalaureate, or IB, program has been rescheduled to the March 12 PTA Meeting. We will hear information presented by Middle Years Program Coordinator at Glasgow and the IB Coordinator at Justice High School. Mark you calendar!

 

Lollipop Distribution: February 15 - Due to the inclement weather, lollipops will now be distributed during Panther Time on Friday, February 15.

 

Spelling Bee: February 20 - The annual Glasgow Spelling Bee will be held on February 20 at 2:30pm in the Glasgow Lecture Hall. All Glasgow students are invited to participate! The winner of the Bee will advance to the Fairfax County Bee in March, and will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Second- and third-place finishers will receive $25 Amazon gift cards. Word study lists are available in the office; additional study materials can be found at spellingbee.com. We are also looking for three judges for the Bee. If interested, please contact Ben Hemmens (bhemmens@gmail.com).
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Glasgow Goodies

Panthers of the Month: Risk Takers - The IB Learner Profile that we focused on this month for our Panther of the Month was risk taking.  Students who demonstrate risk taking approach unfamiliar situations with courage, are independent in exploring new roles and ideas, and are brave in defending their beliefs.

Our Panthers of the Month, Matthew Cruz Quisbert, Ruth Tewodros, Denise Ramos-Mazaba, Wilder Mendez-Alonzo, Nick Machado Mejia, and Ashley Trejo-Estrada were chosen for confidently attempting to find new ways to solve problems, sharing their thinking even when they are unsure of the answers, accepting and applying feedback in needed areas of growth, never being afraid of showing their work or opinion, approaching challenging problems, and always feeling confident in asking questions! Congratulations to all of our winners and nominees!

Glasgow Represented at All District 10 Band - Glasgow was well represented at the All District 10 Band on February 2. The students did a remarkable job, overcoming the loss of over half of their rehearsal time to a snow day and still putting on an incredible performance. Please see the attached picture and join us in congratulating the Glasgow All District Band Participants: Willem Hemmens, Sam Clements, Sam Belmar, Dena Huynh, Luka Mendoza-Felix, Arthur Prudis, Dan Rios Zeballos, Indigo Brookes-Weiss, Valeria Peterson, Samuel Brent, Noah Canzoneri, Nathaniel Kenschaft, Miles Stadtler, Edward Meagh, Kyle Wilson, Sabrina Ehmann-Jones,Ronan Bates, and Eamon Maloney.

Glasgow Teachers Assist at the FCPS Job Fair - Anntoinette McEntyre and Lori Lekoski represented Glasgow Middle School at the FCPS Instructional Job Fair at Lake Braddock Secondary School last Saturday.  They were internal exhibitors which provided an additional resources to potential future FCPS teachers.

Opportunities

PBIS Panther Store Volunteer Spots Still Available - The PBIS Panther Store has plenty of dates for volunteers to help out:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-spring5

 

Get Involved, Volunteer Today! - The Glasgow PTA needs YOU! We can use your help in supporting March Madness, our annual basketball extravaganza, on March 29th. See this, and other volunteer opportunities at Glasgow Middle School throughout the year: https://bit.ly/2VA0orc

 

Join the PTA Executive Board! - Interested in serving on next year's PTA Executive Board?  Position descriptions and timeline/process are posted on the PTA website.

 

Join the Glasgow PTA Listserve - If you would like to join the PTA listserv to receive current announcements, send a request to glasgowms.pta@gmail.com. If you would like to join the PTA or make a donation, go to www.glasgowpta.org. Thank you for your continued support.

Important Information

2019-2020 Course Registration for Rising 7th Graders - Glasgow Student Services will be meeting with rising 7th grade students to register them for next year’s courses in the near future! 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 this past 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.

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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Join the Fun!

Mason District Little League Registration Open! - Mason District Little League spring softball and baseball registration is now open with early bird discount prices until February 10th. The softball division is entering its second year and beginner players are welcome. The intermediate level baseball league is also entering its second year for 13 year old ball players. For more information visit MDLL.org.

 

Broadway Desserts - Saturday, February 16 at 2pm and 7pm: Justice High School's popular Broadway Desserts is happening Saturday, February 16 at 2pm and 7pm. Special guests from Glasgow Middle School chorus will join us at both shows. This year's show is entitled "Thank You for the Music" and will feature favorites from Mamma Mia, Camelot, Hamilton, Dreamgirls, Hairspray, Newsies, Footloose, Godspell, and more!

If you've never been, this event features students singing some of their favorite Broadway songs.  During the intermission, guests are invited to enjoy an assortment of "fancy" desserts as well as coffee, tea and lemonade. The show is family friendly! Tickets will be available at the door: $5 for children under 5, $10 for seniors/students/teachers, and $15 for everyone else.  We look forward to seeing you, and thank you for supporting the chorus boosters' biggest fundraiser of the year!

 

FCAG Annual Summer Camp and Enrichment Fair: February 16 - The Fairfax County Association for the Gifted Annual Summer Camp and Enrichment Fair will be held on at McLean High School on February 16 from 3-5pm. The event is free and open to the public, featuring camps from the performing and visual arts, computer technology, STEM, and rigorous academic programs for pre-school through high school aged kids. The Fair is a community-loved annual event in Northern Virginia with over 40 summer programs participating. For more information visit their website at http://www.fcag.org/.

 

Justice Pyramid Art Show - February 28 from 6-8pm - The Justice Pyramid Art Show Opening Night will be held on February 28 from 6-8pm at Justice High School. Come see the amazing work of past, present and future Glasgow students. The show will offer an art-making table for visitors.

 

Justice HS Volleyball Weekend Camps in March: Sign Up Today! - Justice High School volleyball program is excited to be offering Volleyball Clinics for boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade on two dates in March. New this year, parents have the option to pay online. For more information check out the following link: https://bit.ly/2wgGmWC
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