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Glasgow Community:
We are living in a very fluid time and updates are coming regularly. I wanted to share information as it stands right now and please understand that it still might change. Here is what is current:
As you have heard, FCPS has made the decision to close schools for an extended period through April 10th for student and family safety, health, and well-being. Learning opportunities can be found in the superintendent’s message and will be updated by FCPS for the first two weeks of closure.
As we prepare for the extended closure due to the coronavirus, we are inviting families (if you wish) to come to Glasgow on Monday, March 16, 2020, between the hours of 12:00pm to 5:00pm to retrieve any learning materials that may have been left at school, check out a book from the library, pick up your instrument and/or pick up a computer if your family does not have one at home.
Like I said last week, for consistency and clarity in messaging, we will stay focused on what FCPS sends to families. This will eliminate multiple messages and will decrease chances of error or confusion. If there is information particularly unique to the entire Glasgow community, I will keep you informed.
We will get through this trying time together as one community. Please take care of yourself and your family.
As always, please continue to reach out with questions you may have and/or support you may need.
Katie Madigan, Acting Principal
Contact Information:
Twitter: @ktmadigan
Email: kemadigan@fcps.edu
Website: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowMS.FCPS/
Important Dates
Glasgow Middle School will be open on Monday, March 16, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm to retrieve any learning materials or belongings that may have been left at school. In addition, students can also do the following:
Laptops - In preparation for the long-term school closure, we want to ensure that families have technology access at home. We have a limited number of laptops available to our students and they are intended only for those students who have no other means to access learning resources from home. Please do not take a laptop if your student already has access to a computer or tablet at home. Laptops will be distributed at Glasgow on Monday, March 16th, from 12:00pm - 5:00pm in the lecture hall. Parents of students must come in to sign for the laptops.
Library - The library will be open for check-out on Monday, March 16 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Come and borrow some books for this extended break.
Instrument Pick-Up - The Band and Orchestra rooms will be open from 12:00pm - 5:00pm to pick up instruments so that students can continue to practice over the extended break.
Wifi Access - Information regarding the process for requesting portable wireless devices (MiFi’s) will also be available on Monday. Mifi’s will be reserved for families that do not have WiFi in the home. These resources are extremely limited and there is a wait for them as they will be distributed from the county stock.
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Important Information
Coronavirus Updates - For the most up to date information about coronoavirus from FCPS use the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update
Free Internet Access - Comcast and Cox are providing free or low cost internet to families in need. Click the links below to learn more:
Comcast Free Internet
Cox Free Internet
Optional Learning Activities - For the first two weeks of the school closure learning opportunities can be found on FCPS 24-7 (Blackboard). We will be given further direction before March 27, if additional school based distance learning will be created. Stay tuned for more updates about distance learning.
FCPS Cable Channels - Learning activities are now available on FCPS cable channels. New instructional videos are currently being developed and recorded and will be added to the programming shortly. Channel 21 includes elementary school programming, Channel 25 includes middle school programming, and Channel 99 includes high school programming. This content will also be available online at www.fcps.edu.
ParentVue Accounts - This weekend, IT will be pushing out emails to any parent who does not currently have a ParentVue account. Please sign up if you do not have an account.
Food Distribution - Fairfax County Public Schools is providing emergency grab and go breakfasts and lunches at no cost for students at multiple sites on Monday through Friday. Breakfast will be served from 8:00am - 10:00am and lunch form 10:30am to 2pm. School-age students are welcome to come to any of the sites listed below to pick up a lunch during that time period. More sites will be added soon on the FCPS homepage.
- Bailey’s Elementary School, 6111 Knollwood Drive, Falls Church
- Hutchison Elementary School, 13209 Parcher Avenue, Herndon
- London Towne Elementary School, 6100 Stone Road, Centreville
- Burke School, 9645 Burke Lake Road, Burke
- Hybla Valley Elementary School, 3415 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria
All meals are available at no cost to children 18 years and under. Adult lunches are available for purchase for $2.
Food Donation - Fortunately our feeder neighborhoods have several pre-existing food truck delivery programs through Food For Others. If you are interested in donating food, we recommend that families donate using information from the website: https://www.foodforothers.org/
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Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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