Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! Reminder: Along with the month of April comes spring break! There is no school from April 3-7. We hope we have wonderful spring weather and everyone has a wonderful break. The end of the third marking period is Thursday, April 13. This will be a two-hour early release day for students. Friday, April 14 is a teacher workday with no school for students.
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story below, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees. Please take some time and fill out a CARES submission for one of our administrators in our building. They do so much to ensure Glasgow runs smoothly. National Assistant Principals Week, April 3–7, 2023, is a celebration of the unsung heroes in our education system. These dedicated folks work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desk. Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this week is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and profession. Please join us in celebrating these incredible school leaders!
https://www.fcps.edu/careers/recognition-programs/fcps-cares-program
This year, the first day of Ramadan was on Wednesday, March 22. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year, a time for spiritual discipline for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. If students would like to use the prayer/reflection room during instructional time, their parents/caregivers must provide a written request for that accommodation. If you would like to request that accommodation for your student, please submit an email to me at vlpowell@fcps.edu.
Spring Break Office Hours:
The building will be open during spring break. The building hours will be from 6:00am-2:00pm Monday through Friday.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell, Principal
Contact Information:
Email: vlpowell@fcps.edu
Twitter: @VictorLeonPowe1
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In November, 90 of our students took the World Language Credit Exam. The exam assesses reading and writing language proficiency in languages other than English. Students who take the exam may earn up to three World Languages credits for levels one, two, and three for the language of the exam. Students featured in the picture above earned one, two or three credits on the exam. Way to go Panthers!
Pilot of Online Registration Includes Glasgow Middle School
Online Registration (OLR) will be available at more than 30 pilot schools beginning Friday, March 31. All FCPS schools will offer online registration beginning in June.
Families will be able to register their students electronically via SIS ParentVUE. Directions to setting up a SIS ParentVUE account are on the online registration page.
The new system reduces manual data entry of basic student registration at all schools, allows online registration using the portal at any hour of any day, and enables secure electronic upload of student registration documents and storage, reducing paper records management. Parents/Guardians will continue to have the option of downloading the registration form bundle or paper registration forms as needed. Visit our website for more information on registering your child.
GLASGOW PTA NEEDS YOU!
Join our 2023-24 PTA Board!
The Glasgow PTA is seeking parent volunteers to participate on the board for the 2023-24 school year. Please see a list of open positions and descriptions below. If you're interested, please send us an email at glasgowpta.va@gmail.com and let us know in which position(s) you are interested in serving.
Officer Descriptions
President
- Preside at all meetings of this PTA.
- Coordinate the work of the officers and committees of this PTA.
- Perform other such duties as may be prescribed in the Bylaws of this PTA.
- Serve as an ex officio member of all committees of this PTA except the Nominating Committee.
- Regularly maintain and respond to all correspondence directed to this PTA. Maintain PTA email account for use for all PTA correspondence. Regularly check for PTA mail and messages sent to the Glasgow main office.
- Regularly communicate -- in person, email and phone -- with the Glasgow Principal and his assistant, the front office staff, and the Executive Board of this PTA.
1st VP-Organization and Outreach
- Perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability of that officer to act.
- Perform other delegated duties as assigned. Duties assigned to this role in the past have included overseeing committees and finding volunteers for Teacher/Staff Appreciation, Teacher/Student Grants, Panther Store & Spirit Wear.
- Perform other such duties as may be prescribed in the Bylaws of this PTA; in particular, in the case of a vacancy occurring in the office of the president during an unexpired term, this officer shall automatically become president.
- Maintain contact with other branches of the PTA, and other organizations whose purposes and opportunities reflect those of this PTA.
2nd VP-School Activities
- After the 1st VP, perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability of that officer to act
- Perform other delegated duties as assigned. Duties assigned to this role in the past have included overseeing committees and finding volunteers for Hoop It Up Night and the 8th Grade Celebration.
- Perform other such duties as may be prescribed in the Bylaws of this PTA
3rd VP- Communication
- After the 2nd VP, perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability of that officer to act
- Maintain all forms of communication with the Glasgow community, included but not limited to: Liaise with Glasgow Principal regarding notifications for weekly Gazette; maintain website and social media platforms; maintain listserv; send Twitter and text announcements.
- Perform other delegated duties as assigned or as may be prescribed in the Bylaws of this PTA.
Treasurer
- All duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Bylaws of this PTA.
- Have custody of all funds and finances of this PTA.
- Keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures.
- Make disbursements as authorized by the president, executive board, or general membership in accordance with the current, adopted budget.
- Issue checks or vouchers signed by two (2) officers, preferably the treasurer and president.
- Present a written financial statement at every meeting of this PTA and at other times when requested by the executive board.
- Prepare an annual financial report at the close of the fiscal year.
- Have the accounts examined according to the auditing procedures outlined in the Bylaws of this PTA.
- Submit a copy of the fiscal year-end audit report to the Virginia PTA state office.
- Submit all financial forms per IRS regulations, and to the Virginia PTA state office.
- Remit all required membership fees to the appropriate PTA office.
- Perform other delegated duties as assigned or as may be prescribed in the Bylaws of this PTA.
Secretary
- Record the minutes of all meetings of this PTA.
- Keep the official copy of the Bylaws of this PTA in his/her files.
- Maintain a membership list as required by Virginia PTA (in consultation with Membership coordinator for this PTA).
- Perform other delegated duties as assigned or as may be prescribed in the Bylaws of this PTA.
Attend upcoming PTA member meetings!
In order to approve funding for upcoming events and elect the new 2023-24 Glasgow PTA board, we need paid PTA members to attend the upcoming meetings at 7 pm on Monday April 17 and May 15. If you are not yet a member, there is still time to join! Membership is $10 for an individual parent, $15 for family (two parents), and $5 for Glasgow teachers or administrators. Purchase your membership online in our store at https://glasgowms.memberhub.com or email us to coordinate payment by cash or check at glasgowpta.va@gmail.com.
Support upcoming PTA events!
Thanks to everyone who attended and supported our International Night on March 24 - it was a great time!
We have more upcoming events that we need parent volunteers and donations of supplies to support.
Basketball “Hoop it Up” Night
April 28th, 2023 from 5:30 – 9 pm; PTA is helping with this teacher organized event by collecting tickets at door and selling food/concessions. We will need parents to help staff and donate drinks/snacks for sale.
May Teacher Appreciation Week
We are seeking a parent volunteer to help lead coordination on our activities to celebrate our teachers and administrator team during Teacher Appreciation Week. If you're interested please email us at glasgowpta.va@gmail.com. We will also need parent volunteers to support by ordering/donating/coordinating food and event supplies.
Student Dances
6th & 7th grade combined dance is Saturday, June 3. The 8th grade dance is Saturday, June 10. These are PTA organized events being supported by teachers, administrators and parent volunteers. There will be an after-school student committee led by Ms. Escalante and Mr. Williams starting after Spring Break to help sell tickets, promote/advertise to students, decide on dance event themes and create decorations. Information about this will be coming out soon to students via Panther Time announcements. PTA is seeking parent volunteers to help with planning, staffing, sponsorships, materials/food/drinks, set up/breakdown.
Sign-up genius' will be coming out soon for these activities. Keep an eye out on our website for more information and updates via our PTA member emails. https://glasgowms.memberhub.com/
Still time to buy Spirit Wear!
For more information about upcoming events and to buy Spirit Wear before the end of the school year, please order online at https://glasgowms.memberhub.com.
Contact us!
For more information about the Glasgow PTA, upcoming events and how you can get involved, please go to:
PTA memberhub site - https://glasgowms.memberhub.com/
Email us at - glasgowpta.va@gmail.com
Spring 2023 Data Collection for FCPS ESSER/RTS Study (MS/HS)
FCPS’ Office of Research and Strategic Improvement (ORSI) will gather information about FCPS’ teaching and learning efforts this school year from families this spring. These data collection efforts are part of FCPS’ ongoing study of what is working and what needs improvement following the pandemic. This includes FCPS’ use of $188.8 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funding to support the safe operation of schools and address the impacts of COVID-19 on students.
Surveys will be administered to all families from April 17 to May 1. The family survey has been translated into the major languages.
Registration Open for Virtual Strategic Planning Community Forums
We invite parents/caregivers, students, employees, and community members to join us for a virtual community forum to discuss the first draft of proposed goals for the new Strategic Plan. Forums are scheduled for Monday, April 10, at noon; Tuesday, April 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (in Spanish); and Monday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Click on the date to register for the event.
Your participation is important to this work and will help ensure a thriving future for each and every FCPS student. Get more information on our Strategic Planning webpage.
Little River Rumble
Hello Glasgow Families! The ‘Little River Rumble’ Co-ed Soccer Tournament versus Holmes Middle School, Poe Middle School and Glasgow Middle School is scheduled for Saturday, April 29th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. The registration link will go active on Monday, March 27th, 2023! It’s first come, first served! The first 33 students that sign up (11 students from each grade 6th, 7th, 8th) will be accepted. Students will be expected to maintain passing grades, no tardies and/or unexcused absences, and no behavioral issues. Parents, please note the following:
This is not a parent drop-off activity
- Parent / Student Expectations
- Not a drop off event (Players/Spectators)
- All players must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all times
- All siblings in attendance must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all times
- Students that do not adhere to the Code of Conduct or do not come with a parent risk being removed from the team(s).
- Parent / player expectations document to be signed
Once the teams have been formed, there will be a permission form sent home for parent signature. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Williams gwilliams2@fcps.edu.
After School Flag Football
Attention students and families! The After School Flag Football will begin at Glasgow Middle School when we return from spring break and go through the end of the school year! 6th and 7th grade flag football will be held every Thursday afternoon during activity time. 8th grade football will be held every Wednesday during BOTH academic and activity time. 8th graders will be joined by the Justice High School coaching staff to begin shaping up for the upcoming summer and fall. Any 8th grader that is interested in playing freshman football should attend. Please reach out to Coach Brennan Haggett with any questions bkhaggett@fcps.edu
Future Business Leaders of America
Saturday, March 25th, 2023 our FBLA(Future Business Leaders of America) Club will be heading to Richmond to compete in a state competition. FBLA is a program that develops leadership, communication and team skills for our future business leaders. This is also an opportunity for our students to network with other business and education leaders. Wish our students luck!
FBLA State Leadership Conference
We had a very successful day on Saturday, March 25th at the Middle-Level FBLA State Leadership Conference in Richmond. Our FBLA students have been working very hard developing business plans, creating business presentations, developing a website, and developing a video game. All 8 of our participants placed in the state competition. 6 of those students placed high enough to qualify for the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA. The top two teams/individuals in each category automatically qualify. Here are our winners and their events.
Exploring Business Issues:
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2nd Place – Nisreen Awadallah & Dominic Kamara
Multimedia & Website Development:
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3rd Place - Samuel Mulat & Kidus Kassahun
Video Game Challenge:
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2nd Place – Ian Caballero Sotelo, Javier Caballero Sotelo, and Nii Annan
Business Ethics:
- 2nd Place – Miriam Stavlund
I was very proud to see them work so hard and do so well at the conference. Made getting to Glasgow at 5:45 am on a Saturday and not getting back until 7:00 pm totally worth it. I have attached a photo of each student with their awards.
Joshua Floyd
Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Department of Special Services will host a virtual meeting for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) regulation on Monday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. Please register online.
View Updated Draft Goals for FCPS’ New Strategic Plan
We are excited to show you the most recent version of proposed goals for the new Strategic Plan! Join us for a virtual community forum and see how the feedback you provided on the Strategic Planning “exit ticket” has helped inform the latest draft of the plan. Community forums are open to staff, students, parents/caregivers, and community members. Please register by clicking on one of the following dates:
We appreciate your continued involvement throughout every step of this important process. Together, we will help ensure a thriving future for each and every FCPS student. Visit our Strategic Planning webpage.
Thank You Assistant Principals!
April 1-5 is National Assistant Principals Week. Thank you to all our administrators who help our schools run smoothly!
Quarter End: Early Release, Student Holiday, Teacher Work Day
Reminder, the third quarter ends Thursday, April 13, and students will be released two hours early. There will be no classes for students on Friday, April 14, a student holiday and teacher work day.
See the complete School Year Calendar. See the Employee Calendar.
Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives.
The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details.
Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.
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