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Glasgow Community:
March is always a busy month in a middle school. Last week, we had our first full week of school since winter break; it was great to have students back in their normal routines. I had the opportunity to visit a variety of classrooms throughout the week and it was incredible to see the levels of thinking students are doing on a daily basis at Glasgow!
On Tuesday we begin our Writing SOL for 8th grade students. It is important that your student attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your student out of school during this time period. It is also important that your student 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 student missing a testing day, please notify your student’s counselor as soon as possible.
Finally, this week you will be contacted to provide feedback on my performance as the Principal at Glasgow Middle School. The survey is part of my evaluation process and, as always, your input is of great value. Your perspective on what I am doing well and how I can get better is one of the best ways we can partner to support your students’ continued learning and growth as young adults. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey when you receive it!
It is an exciting time to be a part of the Glasgow Community! 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/
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Getting Ready For Next Year
2019-2020 Course Registration for Rising 6th Graders - Glasgow Student Service Department is visiting our feeder elementary schools to deliver an elementary-to-middle school transition lesson. The lesson will consist of a PowerPoint presentation and video, which highlights the day in the life of a Glasgow student. Our mission is to reduce students’ level of anxiety regarding the transition, deliver valuable information about Glasgow, and provide tools/resources to make the transition to middle school smooth and successful. If you have any questions, please contact Curtiss Barnes, School Counselor at crbarnes@fcps.edu.
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.
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Important Dates
March 11 - 3 Hour Early Release
March 12 - PTA Meeting
March 12, 13 - Writing SOL Testing
March 13 - Pre-Assessment Chorus Concert
March 21 - 6th Grade Dance, 2:30-4:30
March 25-29 - SGA Spirit Week
March 29 - Hoop It Up Night
April 4 - End of Third Quarter
April 5 - Teacher Workday
8th Grade Writing SOL: March 12 and 13 - The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Grade 8 Writing Test on March 12 and 13. 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 English Writing Standards of Learning (SOL) 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.
Glasgow PTA Meeting: March 12 - Glasgow’s International Baccalaureate, or IB, program will be highlighted at 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! All are welcome. PTA membership not required for attendance. Spanish and Arabic interpreters will be present.
Hoop It Up: March 29, 6-9pm - Volunteers are needed at Glasgow’s annual basketball extravaganza! This is a fabulous event for the whole community, coordinated by dedicated Glasgow staff and the PTA. Glasgow students from each grade will play Glasgow teachers for fun and bragging rights.
The PTA is looking for volunteers to make this huge event a success. Sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a92da0fc1-hoop3. The PTA is also looking for two volunteers to learn the ropes this year and then help coordinate the event next year. Interested in learning more? Contact the PTA at www.glasgowms.pta@gmail.com.
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Glasgow Goodies
Panthers of the Month - The IB Learner Profile that we focused on this month for our Panther of the Month was reflection. Students who demonstrate reflection approach unfamiliar situations with courage, are independent in exploring new roles and ideas, give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience and are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
Our Panthers of the Month, Brenda Limon, Abdullah Olabi, Irwin Gonzalez, Nayla Bonilla, MyTien Tran, and Kevin Perez-Gonzalez were chosen for always taking time to think about their work, considering their past, present, and future in their goals, considering how they affect others, thinking about what they do well, but also where they can improve, thoroughly describing their thinking, and not only reflecting on how to improve, but by taking action to do so! Congratulations to all of our winners and nominees!
Washington Wizards Host Glasgow’s Unified Team - This year the Glasgow Unified Team was invited to a Unified All-Star game between the Special Olympics DC and Special Olympics VA put on by the Washington Wizards! Some of the Wizards players and coaching staff served as the referees, coaches, and play-by-play announcers for this event. We had a blast cheering on the All-Stars and meeting some of the Wizards! Check out the pictures attached to see some of the excitement.
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Opportunities
Yearbook Class Needs Photos of Your Child Outside of School! - The yearbook staff wants to see our students and staff engaged in an activity outside of school. If you traveled to an exciting location (includes vacation destinations) or play sports outside of school, we want a picture! You can also include pictures of helping the community or attending a play, movie, evening school event, etc. Be creative and send those pictures to the yearbook staff!
To submit pictures, you can give them to a yearbook staff member or drop them off to Mr. Perella in room F226. In order to make sure we return the picture to you, please put your picture in an envelope with the following information:
* First and last name
* Panther Time teacher
* Brief description of when and where the picture was taken.
The deadline is March 13, 2019. Pictures can be submitted to this Google form: https://goo.gl/forms/dfeFzVKQdMkjkGkN2 or emailed to Mr. Perella.: maperella@fcps.edu or maperella@fcpsschools.net.
8th Grade Baby or Toddler Pictures Needed! - It's that time again! The yearbook staff would like 8th graders to bring in pictures when you were a baby or toddler. To submit pictures, you can give them to a yearbook staff member or drop them off to Mr. Perella in room F226. In order to make sure we return the picture to you, please put your picture in an envelope with the following information:
* First and last name
* Panther Time teacher
The deadline is March 13, 2019. Pictures can be submitted to this Google form: https://goo.gl/forms/q3HuBUwOKlq9aWxd2 or emailed to Mr. Perella: maperella@fcps.edu or maperella@fcpsschools.net.
Get Involved, Volunteer Today! - The Glasgow PTA needs YOU! We can use your help in supporting March Madness, our annual basketball extravaganza, on March 29. 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.
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Important Information
Family Engagement Survey - Fairfax County Public Schools is conducting a survey March 24 - April 12, 2019 to gather information about family engagement in our schools. Relationships are important to us, and your opinion is critical to help us support your engagement in your child’s education. Your feedback will also help us determine how well we are reaching the goals for Caring Culture we have set in our Strategic Plan. Survey translations will be made available, and the survey can be taken on electronic devices, including smartphones.
2019-2020 Course Registration for Rising 7th Graders - Glasgow Student Services has met with most 7th grade students to register them for next year’s courses! Counselors met 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. 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.
Celebrating Kindness at Glasgow - As a school we are celebrating Kindness Month in the upcoming weeks for the rest of the month of February and March. Teachers and staff are encouraged to pass out as many Kindness panther cards as possible to our deserving KIND students. As per usual, students will be able to trade in their panther cards to our Panther Stores for a prize but in addition they will also be entered into a raffle to win a special kindness prize. Only Panther Cards with the ‘Kindness’ Panther quality circled will be entered into this raffle.
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Join the Fun!
Justice HS Volleyball Weekend Camps: March 23 & 30 - Justice High School volleyball program is excited to be offering Volleyball Clinics for boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade on March 23 and 30. New this year, parents have the option to pay online. For more information check out the following link: https://bit.ly/2wgGmWC.
Justice HS’s Wolfpack Theatre Presents The Women: March 21-23 - Tickets are for sale online now at wolfpacktheatre.org or get your tickets at the show, $10 general admission; $8 for students/seniors. Shows: Thursday, March 21 at 7:00pm, Friday, March 22 at 7:00pm, Saturday, March 23 at 2:30pm and 7:00pm
The Women is a 1936 serio-comic play by Clare Boothe Luce that depicts the world of the 1930’s from a woman’s point-of-view. It is full of fast-paced dialogue and a cast of interesting and well-developed characters. It is rumored that it was written as a tirade against the rich and ridiculous ladies of 1930’s Park Avenue, the well to-do of New York, highlighting their weaknesses; the primary character, Mary Haines, being led by friends who do not even consider what is best for her. It touches on the definition of real friendship, differences in class, enduring love, betrayal in all its forms, justified revenge, and forgiveness.
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Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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