Greetings!
This weekend was spent hanging out with the family and watching my son at his soccer practice. SOL Testing at Glasgow is in full swing and our students took their Science 8 SOL and Reading 6 & 7 & 8 SOLs this past week. We are focused on growth from year to year and ensuring our students are proficient in the skills needed for their courses.
On Tuesday, May 17, Dr. Reid will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall, starting at 7 p.m. Details about this event have been shared in newsletters and directly via email to families.
Since the start of the pandemic, Fairfax County Public Schools has regularly reviewed and adjusted our health and safety guidance in alignment with recommendations from local, state and national health experts.
As a result, FCPS will be changing current isolation procedures for students who have tested positive for COVID-19. Beginning May 1, 2022, your child may return to in-person instruction and activities, including athletics, when your child has met the following criteria:
- Student has completed at least five days of isolation; AND
- Student is fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; AND
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Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
- Student wears a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the 5-day isolation period, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance
If students are unable to wear a mask when around others, they are to continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home.
Children who are in isolation will continue to have access to our StreamIn/CheckIn during this time.
The new procedure aligns with the timeline recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). It also follows improving vaccination rates in the Fairfax Health District, as well as a continued community level of low in Fairfax County.
We continue to balance the need for students to have a high-quality in-person learning experience with student and staff safety. By adhering to our layered prevention strategies and increasing vaccination rates, we are all doing our part to keep schools safe.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell, Principal
Contact Information:
Email: vlpowell@fcps.edu
Twitter: @VictorLeonPowe1
Website: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowMS.FCPS/
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Important Dates
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5/9 - Make-Ups - Science 8 SOL
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5/10 - Make-Ups - Reading SOL
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5/11 - Math 7 SOL
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5/12 - Math 6 SOL
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5/13 - Math 8 SOL
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5/30 - Memorial Day, No School
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6/10 - Last day of school, 2-hour early dismissal
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Important Information
Student Intention Forms for the Next School Year Student Intention Forms for the Next School Year were distributed in Panther Time on Tuesday, April 26th. Please complete this form and return to school. You can also drop off the form attn: Nancy Rodriguez in Student Services. This form helps us with staffing projections for the fall.
Celebrating 3rd Quarter Honor Roll: We are proud of the hard work students have been doing so far this year in all of their classes and we look forward to celebrating students who have earned either All A or A/B Honor Roll. All A and A/B Honor Roll Certificates will be handed out in Panther Time on May 12th. Please congratulate students on all of their hard work!
Glasgow will host a 2-day summer institute for students on June 21st and June 22nd. This institute seeks to promote student’s interest in STEM based fields of study, reinforce classroom learning, build upon student’s Portrait of a Graduate skills, and expose students to higher level thinking routines that would typically be used in honors and advanced academic classes. All students are invited to attend. However, we must cap our institute at 100 students. Our 2-day institute is free of charge, and all students will receive breakfast and lunch. Preference will be given to students who are identified as young scholars and/or level IV students. Please note that transportation will not be provided at this time for the two day institute. To learn more and access the registration form, please visit this link: https://forms.gle/qyu4D9quxFK5mbGN6. If you have any specific questions, please reach out to Dr. Randolph at lwrandolph@fcps.edu.
Broadway Desserts is Back @Justice High School!!!
Our most popular concert of the year is back in person!!! Come out to support the Choral program at Justice HS and hear selections from Big Fish, 13 the Musical, Singin’ in the Rain, My Fair Lady, Annie, and much more! In addition to amazing performances by the talented students of Justice High School, Glasgow Middle School will be joining us at the 2:00 p.m. show. Come enjoy the music and desserts! Plus, there is a raffle where you can win some great prizes! We are also looking for dessert donations! If you are able to donate store or bakery desserts, please email Bernadette McConville at bymcconvile@gmail.com. Thank you!
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GOOD TIMES NOW, GREAT MEMORIES LATER: These are the years when connections are made that can last a lifetime. Celebrate with your whole squad now, and remember them later through the pages of the Glasgow yearbook. Order your copy today.
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Afterschool Updates
After School Reminder: The 2021-2022 After School program will end Thursday, May 26, 2022! If you’re interested in summer camp, VIP camp is still taking registrations. Spaces are filling up fast, so please do not hesitate to sign your student up. There will be many fun and exciting activities to participate in. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Williams at gwilliams2@fcps.edu with any questions you may have. Here’s the link to the online registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjmGqGoQCPOc8R6ZUNR0LeqjPcYzyGx4w4WhO3V5FQ0IzvKw/viewform
Glasgow PTA News
STAFF APPRECIATION: Did you know there are over 200 teachers & staff at Glasgow? In honor of Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, the PTA provided lunch to staff on Thursday, held daily raffles, and gave candy bars to each staff member. THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who made these activities possible. We couldn't have done it without you. An even bigger THANK YOU to all of Glasgow's teachers & staff. We appreciate all you do for our children.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Our 8th grade celebration will be a carnival style field day on Wednesday, June 8. We need lots of parent volunteers between 12:00-2:15 to hand out snacks and provide extra supervision. Watch this space in the coming weeks for a sign up to volunteer. A shout out to the McLean branch of Bach2Rock (https://mclean.b2rmusic.com/), who has offered to DJ free of charge. They offer music & DJ classes and camps for all ages. We are excited to partner with them!
ELECTIONS for the 2022-23 school year PTA Board positions will be held on May 31, 2022. Our current President is eligible to stay on, but we are seeking candidates for Treasurer, Secretary, VP of School Programs, VP of Organization/Outreach and VP of Communications. All terms are 1 year, and the workload is very manageable. Position descriptions can be found here: https://glasgowms.memberhub.com/w/execboard
Contact us at glasgowpta.va@gmail.com to volunteer or with any questions. Check out our website at www.glasgowms.memberhub.co to find links to recent meetings, purchase spirit wear, or to join the PTA. Your $10 Membership goes a long way to supporting our school. You can join here: https://glasgowms.memberhub.co/store.
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Hello Glasgow Families! Do you have a rising 9th grader interested in playing Basketball for Justice Highschool? Justice HS Boys basketball will be hosting basketball camps for anyone interested in improving their skills. Please see the flier for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Wiley at jlwiley@fcps.edu. |
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FCPS Cares
Do you know a Glasgow Middle School staff member who went beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to submit a brief description so we can all acknowledge the good work of Glasgow faculty and staff members.
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Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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