Glasgow Community:
It is an exciting time to be part of the Justice/Glasgow community! On Tuesday, June 4 from 7-8pm, Glasgow will host our final PTA meeting of the year. Parents, students and community members are invited to come together to celebrate the end of the year, thank all those who have volunteered, give feedback on what you think the PTA should do next year, and enjoy a free dinner of a slice of pizza, side salad, dessert and beverage. Families are encouraged, but not required, to bring a dessert to share, from a country or culture that is special to them. Volunteer opportunities are available, sign up at http://bit.ly/2W5V8eB.
On Thursday, June 6, Justice High School will be hosting a Rising Freshman Activities Fair at 6:30pm in the Justice Main Gym. This event will have coaches, members and sponsors of teams and clubs available at Justice. This will be an opportunity for students to meet current members, ask questions, get information about summer opportunities, and receive tryout information as they prepare for high school. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2Ejj2wi.
The week will conclude with our annual annual 8th Grade Dance on Friday, June 7 from 6:30-8:30PM in the Glasgow cafeteria. Students were able to purchase tickets for $5 during lunch last week. 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! Volunteers and donations of food/beverages are needed. Please sign up at http://bit.ly/2IeTW2L.
Thank you and 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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Important Dates
May 5 thru June 4 - Ramadan
June 3 - Art Show Opening Reception
June 3, 4, 7 - End of year Awards Ceremonies
June 4 - PTA End of the Year Celebration, Free Dinner for Glasgow Community!
June 5 - Rising 9th Grade Activities Fair
June 7 - Last Panther Store of the Year
June 7 - 8th Grade Dance
June 12 - Field Day (Weather Permitting)
June 13 - Last Day of School, 3 HR Early Release
Students Celebrating Ramadan: May 5 thru June 4 - Ramadan is May 5 - June 4 and we want to ensure that your student is supported during this time. With that in mind, if you would like your child to receive specific accommodations, such as an alternative location during lunch/prayer, please provide the school with a note to express your child’s needs.
Additionally, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your student’s administrator. In addition, the following Glasgow staff members are available to answer any questions: Samira Laarche, Aymin ElTahir, and Nafisa Mohamed. Ramadan Kareem!
Academic and Career Plan: June 3 through June 12 - Student Services, in collaboration with the 7th grade English and Social Studies teams, and the 8th grade English and Civics teams, will be facilitating academic and career lessons from June 3 to June 12. These plans are started in middle school and follow the students throughout high school. This work supports the development of the FCPS portrait of a graduate attributes. Student will be working on strengths & career surveys, resume builders, and course plans for high school.
Student Art Show: June 3 - All Glasgow staff, students, and families are invited to attend the opening Art Show reception Monday, June 3, 6:00-7:00pm on the cafeteria stage. The show will also be open to parents immediately following the 6th grade Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 3. Please email Dawn Gillis with any questions: drgillis@fcps.edu.
End of Year Awards Ceremonies: June 3, 5, 6 - Each June, Glasgow's academic departments host awards ceremonies for each grade. Parents are notified in advance if their child will be recognized. The Office of Student Services needs volunteers to hand out programs as people enter, pass out refreshments, and help clean up. Parents can volunteer regardless of whether they have a student being recognized that day: http://bit.ly/2ECF11g.
PTA End of the Year Celebration: June 4 - The last PTA Meeting is on June 4 and the Glasgow community is invited to join us for a FREE dinn (slice of pizza/side salad/beverage/dessert) to celebrate the end of the school year. Families are invited (but not required!) to bring a sweet or dessert to share, from a country or culture that is special to them. Volunteers needed. Please sign up at http://bit.ly/2W5V8eB.
Last Panther Store: June 7 - It’s hard to believe, but we have only ONE Panther Store left this school year! Glasgow teachers and staff would like to end the school year STRONG with a surge of Panther Cards and are making a special effort to celebrate as many students as possible for the many wonderful examples of kindness, commitment and safety that so often go overlooked. If you are interested in volunteering, please signup: http://bit.ly/2JGvc6Q.
8th Grade Dance - June 7 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 7 from 6:30-8:30PM in the Glasgow cafeteria. Students were able to purchase tickets for $5 during lunch last week. 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!
Please note that the 8th Grade Dance is semi-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 encouraged. Students arriving in limos will be turned back home. This event is for Glasgow 8th graders only. No guests are permitted.
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! If you are interested in volunteering at this event, sign up using the following link: http://bit.ly/2IeTW2L. We hope to see you and your student there!
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Get Ready for High School!
Rising 9th Grade Activities Fair: June 6 at 6:30pm - On Thursday, June 6, Justice High School will be hosting a Rising Freshman Activities Fair at 6:30pm in the Justice Main Gym. This event will have coaches, members and sponsors of teams and clubs available at Justice. This will be an opportunity for students to meet current members, ask questions, get information about summer opportunities, and receive tryout information as they prepare for high school. We hope to see you there! For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2Ejj2wi.
Run with the Pack: Rising 9th Grade Transition Program: August 12 or 13 - Justice High School will be offering a Rising 9th Grade Transition Program on both August 12 and August 13 from 8:00am-12:00pm. Students will select only one of the two dates to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Vandawalker (Assistant Principal at Justice HS) at kmvandawalke@fcps.edu or (703) 824-3900.
The program is FREE and all attendees will receive a new Justice Wolves t-shirt. To register, please fill out and submit the Google Form: https://forms.gle/M3Q2dosFMLYxN9Jc8.
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Opportunities
Get Involved, Volunteer Today! - There are a number of upcoming events that need parent volunteers. Check it out and sign up today! Link: https://bit.ly/2VA0orc
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.
Yearbooks Are Selling Fast! - Last week we continued with great yearbook sales. We now have less than 70 yearbooks remaining. The next and possibly last yearbook sales day will be Thursday, June 6 during all lunches. Please note, Mr. Perella will not collect money on June 11, the day yearbooks are distributed to students. Therefore, if you want to guarantee your student has a yearbook on June 11, send in the money ASAP. We are accepting $30 in cash or a check made payable to Glasgow Middle School. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Perella at maperella@fcps.edu.
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Glasgow Goodies
Glasgow’s KidWind Team Wins 1st Place! - Congrats to Glasgow’s KidWind team, Zephyr, who recently qualified for nationals in the Winchester Regional Competition. Their 3D printed turbine won 1st place and the best blade design awards. The KidWind challenge asks students, using a kit or making up their own generator, to convert wind into usable energy. Along the way they increase their knowledge of physics, engineering, and environmental science. Congratulations to these students for their persistence and problem solving skills and Coach Angela DeHart for leading this group!
Glasgow Hosts 3 on 3 League This Summer! - Calling all hoopers, ballers, and basketball enthusiasts! 3on3HoopsHub is coming to the Glasgow Middle School in July and August! 3on3 Hoops Hub is the premier 3on3 league within the Midwest and has chosen Glasgow as its first annual DMV league! HoopsHub is an excellent way for friends to hone their skills in a fun, friendly, and constructive environment! Check out our website for videos of our past leagues and registration for our 1st Annual 2019 Alexandria 3on3 League! Website: ttps://www.3on3hoopshub.com/leagues/alexandriava
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Congrats to our Panthers of the Month! - Our Panthers of the Month, Carlos (Kevin) Sandoval, Ismail Ali, Aya Elhassani, Francois Le, Gloria Woodruff, and Guisseppe Parra were recognized for being principled. These are students who act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. Congrats to our winners!
Important Information for Rising 6th Graders
Glasgow Middle School will be hosting a FREE Jump Start program for rising 6th graders to prepare them for their transition to middle school. Students can attend one of the two sessions offered this summer. Session one runs August 5 & 6, and session two runs August 7 & 8, both sessions will be held from 8am–12pm. Students will get acclimated to their new school through a variety of activities.
Students will have a chance to meet and interact with their new peers, tour the building and classrooms, as well as ask other important questions they may have before school begins. 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.
Register TODAY for this free program: http://bit.ly/2ZSclKK. If you have any questions, please contact Shona Person at sdperson@fcps.edu.
ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS
New Student Parent Coffee: August 5 and 7 - After dropping your student off at our FREE Jump Start Program, join Shawn DeRose, Principal, for coffee on August 5 or August 7 at 8:15am. We will be available to answer questions you may have about the transition to Glasgow Middle School. Email Sarah Beck, Director of Student Services at sjbeck@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
6th Grade Orientation: August 22 from 12:45-2:45pm - Rising 6th grade students and parents are invited to our 6th grade orientation on August 22 at 12:45pm. In addition to picking up packets, students and families will have a chance to walk through an odd and even day schedule and briefly meet their teachers. We look forward to welcoming our newest students and their families to our building!
Open House: August 22 from 3:30-4:30pm - 7th and 8th grade students and parents are invited to pick up packets and tour the building beginning at 3:30pm on August 22. Rising 6th grader students and parents are also invited if they are unable to attend 6th grade orientation early in the day. Note: Teachers are not expected to be available in their rooms during this event.
Glasgow Back to School Night: October 3 from 6:00-8:00pm - We will be hosting our annual Back to School Night (BTSN) on October 3, 2019. The Back to School Night program officially begins at 6:10pm. Students are welcome to attend BTSN as interpreters for their parents if necessary.
Back to School Night at the secondary level is an opportunity for you to meet your student’s teachers, see their classrooms, and hear about what each class will look like for your student. You will spend 10 minutes in each classroom, hearing from the teacher(s) of that class. Given the time constraints of the evening, we invite parents to email teachers directly with any specific questions or information you would like them to know about your student. Our teachers love to hear from you, and are always available for scheduled conferences throughout the school year.
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SOL Testing Schedule
SOL Testing has concluded. Students who qualified will be retaking their SOL test over the next two weeks. See schedule below. All testing sessions will be held in the morning. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Nguessan at senguessan@fcps.edu.
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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