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Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! I hope everyone's MLK holiday is going well! Tomorrow, I am going to spend some time within a day of service with unhoused families in Northern Virginia. On this day of service this helps to empower individuals in our community, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, address social problems, and move us closer to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s dream and purpose.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Beauty Bar Club will be postponed. I will continue to keep you updated on the status of this club. The Open Volleyball Club started on Thursday, January 12th, 2023. We had a strong turnout of students, they had fun learning the basic rotations, hitting and serving. Open Volleyball Club will run on Thursdays during the Activity Block. If you have any questions about this club, please contact Mr. Williams at gwilliams2@fcps.edu. Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 will be an early release day for our students. There will be no After School Program or late buses.
Also, each quarter we analyze and review our school data and instructional practices. We bring in Region support to ensure we are moving toward our school goals. I am excited to report we are making good progress with our School Improvement Goals, especially within:
- The updates on current actions/next steps within Academic and Wellness tiers of support (Professional Development for teachers with less than five years’ experience, collaboration with OSEI to support self-contained math classes
- The review of data down to the teacher level. The group discussed how to leverage some of the gains made in certain classrooms and team-teaching classes. Some next steps your team shared was around varying the assessment types used with students and to build student stamina.
- The intentionally-designed classroom visits that gave a snapshot on progress toward our three instructional values: academic stamina, collaboration, and student independence.
Region 2 Administration noted the calm school environment and how conducive it was for learning. As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar. We have just two short weeks left in 2nd quarter: a 4-day week next week and a 3-day week the following week. Students should be checking in with their teachers to see if there is any work that they need to make up or complete.
Also,as long as the actual temperature is higher than the 40’s or higher, and there is no rain/snow, and the fields are in good condition, recess will be outside! Please ensure your students have the appropriate winter gear every day at school (coat, hat, scarf, gloves, etc.). If you need winter gear for your student, please let us know. Also, here is the last PTA Meeting recording for January.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell, Principal
Contact Information:
Email: vlpowell@fcps.edu
Twitter: @VictorLeonPowe1
Website: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/
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Nonye Oladimeji
IB Coordinator
Nonye Oladimeji has been offered and has accepted the position of Educational Specialist, AAP Twice Exceptional with FCPS. Congratulations Nonye on this next step in your FCPS leadership journey!
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Glasgow Course Selection
The course selection process for the 2023-2024 school year is about to begin! Rising 7th and 8th grade Glasgow students will receive lessons about available course options and how to select courses in SIS starting on January 9th. Counselors will be meeting with students for academic advising throughout January and February. 7th grade students will be meeting with counselors during the week of January 16th. 6th grade students will be meeting with counselors beginning on February 2nd. Rising 9th grade students will meet with counselors later in the month of February. Once students meet with counselors for advising, courses will be available for your preview in SIS ParentVue as well as SIS StudentVue by selecting “Course Request”. Please be sure you are talking with your child about their course options for next year in preparation for their academic advising meeting. If changes need to be made after their academic advising meeting, please contact your child’s counselor. Students have until March 15th to make any requests for changes for the 2023-2024 school year. March 15th is our deadline to help us prepare for staffing for the upcoming year.
Falls Church HS January 18th Curriculum Night & Academy Open House, 6:30 pm:
We wanted to share with you that the first big event to begin our academic advising season will be our curriculum night on January 18, 2023. We will hold the event in person, hosted by our Principal, Director of Student Services, Academy Administrator, Director of Student Activities and department representatives.
Who: Parents & Caregivers of 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th graders that will be attending FCHS in the Fall of 2023
When: January 18, 2023 beginning at 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Falls Church High School Auditorium & lobby
What: Curriculum night is a presentation to families regarding course selection information, diploma requirements, Academy opportunities and curriculum information such as AP and honors levels. The Falls Church Academy is included and holds an open house to allow all eligible high school students a chance to learn about the Academy offerings.
Why: Your child will be selecting his/her/their courses for the next school year, this presentation offers lots of information on making the best choices for a successful school year.
Second Semester Schedules
The second quarter will end on January 25th. The third quarter begins on January 30th. This is the beginning of a new semester as well. Some students will change electives courses for the second semester. Students will receive new schedules on January 30th. Due to scheduling and staffing constraints, we are unable to accommodate change requests for second semester courses. If there is an error on your child’s schedule or you have questions about their schedule, please reach out to your child’s counselor. Thank you so much for your support.
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:
Tutoring.com Zoom Meeting
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 31, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvcu2oqDojGNcCi8v5KysWHso4bW9_6W4f
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Great Graphic Novel Book Club:
Join the youth services librarian, Suzanne Steward for a book club (ages 12-19) focusing on Graphic Novels. The club meets at the Woodrow Wilson Public Library, 6101 Knollwood Dr, Falls Church, VA on Thursdays from 3:15pm – 4:15pm. Thanks!
Tara M. Sanz, NBCT
Glasgow MS librarian
Glasgow Middle School PTA presents...
The International Night
Please sign up to participate in the International Night at Glasgow Middle School! January 19th from 6:00- 8:30 PM. You can bring food to share, perform on the stage to introduce your culture (song, dance, demonstration, fashion etc.), or send in any art work or items to display. We look forward to celebrating our culturally diverse community together!
Sign-up Link
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. 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. Most importantly, please maintain a safe speed - we have students and staff members who are crossing the street to enter our building. We want to be sure that we are all doing our part to keep everyone safe. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
National Mentoring Month
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.Learn more about Mentoring Month.
Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.
All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.
FCPS’ MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Please contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at mmacdonald@fcps.edu.
Youth Substance Use Presentations
FCPS is dedicated to providing parents and community members with the most accurate and up-to-date information on youth substance use, prevention, addiction, interventions and available supports. Please join us and our partners from the Fairfax County Police Department and Community Services Board as we discuss these topics as well as the ongoing opioid crisis. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:
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Alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioid.
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List what you can do as a caregiver.
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How to identify and connect with community resources.
Monday, March 6, 2023 6-8pm
@Justice HS Library
Click here to view the flyer with additional details.
COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to implementing a plan for COVID-19 compensatory education as part of its obligation to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. Please join us at an informational meeting for parents/guardians and other stakeholders:
Visit our website to see what language interpretation services will be available at each meeting and to learn more about the COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan.
FCPS Academy Videos/Open Houses
Our video team is working on completing videos for each of the academies. Since their Open Houses are quickly approaching, we wanted to share these so that middle and high schools might promote programs to their students.
FY 2023 Midyear Budget Review
The School Board approved revenue and expenditure changes reflected in the FY 2023 Midyear Budget Review.
Watch the full meeting on the FCPS YouTube channel.
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Work Session - Tuesday, January 17 at 11 a.m. at Gatehouse Administration Center.
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