Glasgow MS Parents and Community:
Greetings! This weekend was spent relaxing with my family! I hope each of you are doing well. This past Friday, we had a Special Education Principal Coffee for our community, please see the recording here. We will have other parent coffees monthly! This week our campus, along with Justice HS, underwent our 5 year evaluation process for our International Baccalaureate (MYP/DP) programs. I’d like to publicly thank our staff, students, parents, and district personnel who made this process a successful one! Below are a few highlights from the visit:
Strengths:
- Staff passion for creating an inclusive environment with a coherent curriculum
- Evidence of student choice and opportunities for reflection
- Stability and commitment to breaking down barriers for student learning
- Student primary feedback: they like their teachers and the diversity of the schools
Areas of Growth:
- Continue work involving horizontal and vertical articulation within and between the schools
- Increase explicit communication with all stakeholders about the opportunities within an IB school/pyramid
We are committed to continuing the expansion and evolution of IB Programs in the Justice Pyramid! Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2027 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting October 24, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 18, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration website for more information.
FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents through Wednesday, November 9, while first quarter grading and report cards are created. Also, the Grade Book and Report Card modules in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed until Wednesday, November 9, at 6 a.m. Does your child need homework help or feedback on their writing? How about a practice quiz to get ready for a test? Tutor.com is open to FCPS students in all grades, on-demand, 24/7, at no cost to families. Learn more.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell, Principal
Contact Information:
Email: vlpowell@fcps.edu
Twitter: @VictorLeonPowe1
Website: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/
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Report Cards
The first quarter has ended and report cards will be mailed Monday November 7th. Grades will be viewable in SIS Parent Vue and Student Vue on November 9th.
Student Vue and Parent Vue
All FCPS students have a Student Vue account. All student schedules are active and up to date in SIS Student Vue and SIS Parent Vue. If you do not have a SIS Parent Vue account, we strongly encourage you to sign up for an account. You can find directions on how to do so at this link: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-registration. Once you have signed up for an account, you’ll need an activation code - which we will work as quickly as we can to provide to you. You can find a video that provides information on how to use SIS Parent Vue and all that you will be able to access with your account here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLwkkemipws.
Applications for TJHSST Is Now Open
8th grade students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2026 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled in both math (honors Algebra 1 or higher) and science honors courses
- Enrolled in one additional honors course or identified as a Young Scholar
- Minimum GPA is 3.5. This GPA is for final unweighted marks in 7th grade for math, science, English, social studies and World Language (if for high school credit) as well as 1st quarter 8th grade for the same subjects.
The application is available on the TJHSST Admissions Office Webpage. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, as the deadline to submit the application is Friday, November 19, at 4 p.m. Please note that the confirmation of your child’s math class as part of the application requirement could take 24-48 hours. If you have further questions, you can contact the Admissions Office at tjadmissions@fcps.edu; Craig Small, csmall@fcps.edu.
World Language Credit Exam
The World Language Credit EXam will be offered at Glasgow on November 10th to those students who successfully completed and submitted their applications to take the exam. If you have any questions about the World Language Credit Exam, please contact the Glasgow site coordinator HIna Zafar, hzafar1@fcps.edu.
Kiss and Ride
We have many families who choose to drop off and pick up students through the kiss and ride line. In order to keep the flow of traffic moving along and to maintain safety, we ask that you pull your cars up and stop at the locations our monitors direct to before allowing your child to exit your vehicle. Please be sure students are ready to exit cars with all of their things out of car doors that exit onto the sidewalk. Please wait for the car in front of you to pull forward before you begin to depart. We also ask that you refrain from parking in the kiss and ride line or double parking in the lane. If you need to enter the building, please find a spot to park in our lot. The mornings are much darker now and we want to be sure that we are all doing our part to keep everyone safe. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
After School Program Updates
Hello Glasgow Family! Exciting news!! Our Cooking Club is returning Monday, November 7th, 2022! We will offer Cooking Club 4 days per week. Sign Ups will take place during your students lunch period.
Please be on the lookout for Teen Cuisine Information in the coming weeks. Teen Cuisine is a partnership between Virginia Cooperative Extension and Social Services to promote healthier eating and environments. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Williams gwilliams2@fcps.edu.
Parents, please remind your student(s) to sign up for after school during their lunch period. Signing up for after school is mandatory! This allows our staff to locate students more efficiently and improves the safety of our building.
Thank you for your support!
November Is Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions recognized by FCPS.
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Daylight Savings Time Ends
Daylight savings time will end this Sunday, November 6, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
Election Day, 11/8 - STUDENT & STAFF HOLIDAY
Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 8! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and teachers. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Veterans Day, 11/11 - STUDENT HOLIDAY
As a reminder, Friday, November 11, is a student holiday/school planning day for the Veterans Day holiday. Veterans Day is a time to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our veterans and their families have made on our behalf. We thank them for their service. Learn about the history of Veterans Day.
We want to celebrate the veterans in our community! If someone in your household is a veteran, please share it with us on this form.
Superintendent Community Conversations at Justice HS
Please join us for a Superintendent Community Conversation at Justice High School on Monday, November 21st, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Learn more about Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, and help her get to know our school community. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as childcare and light refreshments. Please register here to attend .
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Why Does FCPS Need a New Strategic Plan?
By now, you may have heard that FCPS is developing a new Strategic Plan. Here are some reasons why the school division is engaging in this important work.
Our last strategic plan was developed in 2015. Since then, we experienced a pandemic that changed the way we think, a shift in technology that has seen eight new versions of the iPhone, and plans developed for the first manned mission to Mars.
Our students are preparing for careers that don’t exist today. In order to keep pace with these needs, we need to rethink our plans for the future—and how we will best serve our students for this new era. Employees, parents/caregivers, students, and our FCPS community must share the same purpose in order to recognize how we can move forward together.
We are all much more motivated, and successful, when we share clear end goals. Learn more on our Strategic Plan webpage.
In an annual planning process, Fairfax County Public Schools uses input from the community to develop the calendar for the following year. Our framework for creating the calendar is available online to ensure transparency, as we work to build a calendar that is inclusive and equitable. Watch your email for a feedback form, which will be shared with parents, staff, and middle and high school students.
Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination with Ms. Cottoms: Cottoms, Sequoyah S <sscottoms@fcps.edu>
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category). All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least 3 years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to 3 years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least 3 years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least 1 year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal)
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least 1 year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least 1 year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is 2:15 PM on Friday, November 11
If you have any questions, please contact me at Cottoms, Sequoyah S <sscottoms@fcps.edu>
 
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC), in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), presents the following training opportunities:
Currently Open:
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Transition University - Fall 2022 is a free, self-paced online course that focuses on providing parent-friendly information to help make transition planning easier. The fall edition of this course will be open through November 29, 2022. Participants who complete the full course will receive a certificate of completion showing 7.5 hours.
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IEP University (IEPU) is a free, self-paced online course for families and professionals that provides useful and accurate information around IEP development and meetings. This course will be open through November 20, 2022. A certificate of completion for 6 hours will be provided for all who complete the training.
Coming Soon!
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Early Childhood Academy (ECA) is a free, five-week online program that will assist families in supporting their child's early learning and development. Participants who complete all sessions will receive a certificate of completion with 9 contact hours. This program opens on November 14, 2022, and closes on December 19, 2022.
Building Strong Parent Advocates is a free training that provides information to help families build solid foundations in understanding the special education process while empowering them to be their child's best advocate. This program can be accessed anytime between November 21, 2022, and December 12, 2022. Participants who complete the training will receive a certificate of completion showing 6 hours
Upcoming Calendar Reminders
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