Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! I hope each of you had a peaceful weekend. We really enjoyed seeing everyone at BTSN last Wednesday. Please continue to reach out to your child's teachers throughout the quarter to check on their progress. Also, if you missed the last PTA Meeting, here is the recording.
Glasgow Panthers, our first ever cross-country season is quickly approaching and we’re adding our finishing touches to the preparations. With the finishing touches, we have made some adjustments to the practice time. The updated practice times will be on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays from 3:45PM to 4:45 in September and Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3:45PM to 4:45PM starting the first week of October. If interested, it is not too late to fill out the required MS Athletics Participant Registration Form, FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form (PPE) and Emergency Care Card information. Forms are due by noon of September 18th. These forms can be brought to John Lee in E220 or sent electronically to jjlee4@fcps.edu. GMS cross country is part of the after school program. To attend the practices, every student must sign up for cross country during the 2nd block of after school. Please find information in Schoology for information on signing up for after school and you can find the After School schedule and descriptions Glasgow homepage under ‘Activities’. Any questions, please reach out to John Lee at jjlee4@fcps.edu.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
STEAMOLOGY STEM Fest Offers Hands-On Activities for Students: Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST on Saturday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South County High School. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and more. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information.
Humbly,
Victor L. Powell
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Information Session for Substitute Teachers and Instructional Assistants
Learn more about becoming a substitute teacher or instructional assistant at a virtual information session on Wednesday, September 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. Register for this session.
Cross-Country Season
Glasgow Panthers, our first ever cross-country season is quickly approaching and we’re adding our finishing touches to the preparations. With the finishing touches, we have made some adjustments since the last interest meeting on the 7th. Practices will begin on the 19th and practice times will be on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays from 3:45PM to 4:45 in September and Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 3:45PM to 4:45PM starting the first week of October. If interested, it is not too late to fill out the required MS Athletics Participant Registration Form, FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form (PPE) and Emergency Care Card information. These forms are due by noon of September 18th. These forms can be brought to John Lee in E220 or sent electronically to jjlee4@fcps.edu. Any questions, please reach out to John Lee at jjlee4@fcps.edu.
World Language Credit Exam
November 9, 2023 Glasgow will host the World Language Credit Exam. The exam is designed to assess students’ native language proficiency and enable them to earn one to three credits toward fulfilling the world languages requirement for the Advanced Studies Diploma, see more information on the credit exam website. The registration window opens on Tuesday, September 5, at 8 a.m. and closes on Thursday, October 5, at 4 p.m. for more information about the exam and the registration process, your student should speak with their school counselor:
Signs of Suicide Program for Seventh Grade Students
This year school staff are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. This year, Signs of Suicide will be addressed in all 7th Grade Health Classes on October 16th and 17th.
SOS has been used by thousands of schools for over 20 years. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.
Through the program, students learn:
- that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
- how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
- to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
- who they can turn to at school for help
Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a brief depression screening form. This form cannot provide a diagnosis of depression but does indicate whether a young person should seek help from a mental health professional.
We encourage you to visit www.mindwise.org/parents for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.
Included is an Opt-Out Request Google Form. If you do not want your child to receive the SOS lesson in Health class, complete this form, and have your child submit it to their Panther Time teacher.
If you would like to view the presentation in its entirety, please fill out this Google Form. We will be holding a virtual viewing session on September 26 at 6pm.
StudentVue and ParentVue
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.
Regular attendance is crucial for the academic success of all students. Studies have repeatedly proven that students with better attendance records perform better in school and are more likely to graduate high school on time.
Did you know?
- Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10% (or about 2 days per month) can make it harder to learn to read.
- Attending school even if your student arrives late is valuable for their academic success.
There may be obstacles preventing students from attending school regularly, such as illness or personal circumstances. That’s why it is so important for our school team to work together with our students and families to remove any barriers. We all belong here!
Please encourage your student to arrive on time every day and maintain regular attendance until the last day of school. Together, we can work toward increasing school attendance rates and improving academic outcomes for all our students.
How You Can Help:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind that complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning. Please call 703-813-8787
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE -71) Health Information Form and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) Emergency Care Information provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
For SY 23-24, these forms will be required for all students. Parents/guardians may submit these forms either through electronic submission accessed within the weCare@school (weCare) module.
🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher, so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
🤧 Tips to Stay Healthy
Flu season is quickly approaching and communicable diseases continue to be present in our schools. Families and staff are encouraged to follow the health practices below to prevent the spread of illnesses and help keep our schools safe:
- Make an appointment to get a flu vaccine as soon as possible. Everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine (with rare exceptions). Flu vaccines are widely available at doctors’ and pediatricians’ offices, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
- Get vaccinated against COVID-19 if you have not done so already. As of Tuesday, September 12, updated COVID-19 vaccines are approved for use among those aged 6 months or older for the 2023-24 season. Find out where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster in your community by visiting Vaccinate Virginia, or calling 877-VAX-IN-VA or 877-829-4682. Note: Flu vaccines and COVID vaccines can be provided in the same appointment.
- Check with your student’s healthcare provider to make sure they are up to date on their required school entrance immunizations. Immunization records can now be updated in SIS ParentVUE through the Online Verification Update form.
- Check for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. If a child is sick, please keep them home and get them tested for COVID-19 to stop further spread from occurring. Additional guidance on when to keep your child home due to symptoms and illness is available on the FCPS Attendance webpage. FCPS employees are also advised to stay home and get tested when feeling sick.
- Don’t forget to wash hands regularly, avoid touching the face with unwashed hands, cover the mouth when coughing or sneezing, and limit the time children spend in large group settings with contagious individuals whenever possible.
The most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 school health practices is available on the Health and Safety Guidance webpage.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe and healthy.
Kiss and Ride
We have many families who choose to drop off and pick up students each day from school. We ask that all families use the kiss and ride line for student drop off and pick up. 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 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 parking spot to park in our lot – do not double park in the parking lot or drop students off in the parking lot. Cones will be placed in the first two lanes of the parking lot to close off traffic and prevent families from dropping off students in the lot. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
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Fairfax County Public Schools
Office of Counseling and College and Career Readiness
Career and Transition Services (CTS)
Events for Students, Families, and Caregivers
2023-24 School Year
Considerations for Students with Disabilities in High School Versus College:
Joint Presentation with George Mason University
October 2023
https://www.fcps.edu/event/2023-fcps-college-fair
CTS is offering this workshop in conjunction with George Mason University and will explore issues to consider during the college search, application, and preparation process for students with disabilities.
College STAR Transition Virtual Workshop Series
Thursdays -- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
You are invited to attend the College STAR Student Support Network Virtual Workshop Series (DO NOT REGISTER HERE). The mission of this series is to provide tools and resources for students who learn differently for college success. Workshop participation has been funded by CTS and is free for anyone connected to FCPS. REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE HERE. Registered attendees can join live on each scheduled day or access recordings at their convenience. The workshops will take place virtually via zoom with links and materials provided in a Google Classroom. The virtual workshops are:
• Session 1: Oct. 26th, 2023 - Types of College Settings
• Session 2: Jan. 25th, 2024 - Habits and Behaviors of Successful College Students
• Session 3: Feb. 22nd, 2024 - Transition to College: A Student Perspective
• Session 4: Mar. 21st, 2024 - Common College Resources and Departments
• Session 5: May 9th, 2024 - Differences Between High School and College
Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Annandale High School -- 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
This event is designed for students with more significant disabilities and their families to meet with adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency and vendor representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, residential options, leisure activities, and self-advocacy during this exhibitor fair.
Flash Forward: The Younger Years
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Luther Jackson Middle School -- 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, shortand long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, and Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. This event also includes a student/parent panel where members describe their firsthand experiences as they navigated Fairfax County Public Schools and planning for their child’s future. A questions/answer session will follow.
NOVA Vision 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Annandale Campus -- 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
FCPS and NOVA are offering an opportunity for students with disabilities interested in attending NOVA to learn about available options. The orientation will include presentations from Accommodations and Accessibility
Services and Counseling Services, a mock NOVA classroom experience for students, and a NOVA student panel with Q&A session FCPS and NOVA are offering an opportunity for students with disabilities interested in attending NOVA to learn about available options. The orientation will include presentations from Accommodations and Accessibility Services and Counseling Services, a mock NOVA classroom experience for students, and a NOVA student panel with Q&A session.
Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education & Employment Options
Thursday, April 25, 2024
W.T. Woodson High School -- 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
This event is designed to provide students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their parents an introduction to options available after high school.
• Overview Presentation on Postsecondary Options (6:30 – 7 p.m.): Options such as college, military,
apprenticeship, trade school, gap year, and employment will be shared.
• Options Fair (7 p.m. – 8:30): Representatives from adult education, employment, and community programs will host information tables
Special Education Conference 2024
Virtual Event, Date/Time: TBD
Event Link: www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference
Each year the FCPS Special Education Conference draws an audience of parents, educators, administrators, preservice teachers, and community members eager to hear the latest research, strategies, and trends in the
education of students with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Conference Presentation:
Please note that all events are subject to change and/or cancellation. For the most current information on community workshops
and parent events throughout the school year, please visit the Parent Resource Center page: https://www.fcps.edu/node/28019
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