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Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! My hope is that each of you have a peaceful and safe time with friends and family. My goal is to travel to Louisville Kentucky to visit with family and friends. I will work a little bit over break and will be finishing some shopping next week. You’re invited to celebrate our multilingual learners. Join us for a night of activities that will engage your family in promoting and celebrating your child’s language learning skills. Come to Glasgow on Tuesday, January 16th from 7-8 for music, games, language learning, student awards, and food!
Rising 9th Grade Open House - January 17: Come to Annandale High School on January 17 from 6-8pm for an Open House to learn more about what high school at Annandale is all about! We will offer short (optional) sessions on our various Annandale programs, and teachers will be in their classrooms throughout the evening to share all about our core and elective courses for 9th Graders. The goal is for students and parents to leave this event excited about all the opportunities you will have as an Annandale Atom and prepared to complete your course request form! If you have any questions, please contact Erik Healey. Breakout Sessions on the following topics will be offered throughout the evening: Welcome to Annandale, Course Request 101; Activities and Athletics; and Student Life.
If you have specific questions that you would like to be addressed during this event, please submit your questions via this Google Form. Thank you in advance for your input and assisting us in making this event a success!
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, book discussions, and more.
As mentioned in Superintendent Reid’s updates, FCPS will not have virtual learning when school is closed due to inclement weather for the 2023-24 school year. Eleven snow days are built into our existing calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will enable us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.
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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All District Band Audition Results
This past weekend Glasgow had an astounding 55 students audition for the All District X Band, with a record 33 being selected for the group, and 6 assigned as alternates! Glasgow Band students were competing with other Fairfax County band students through an audition consisting of scales, a prepared piece and sightreading. They selected just under 100 students in total, with Glasgow students earning a third of the possible spots in the group! These selected students will have the opportunity to rehearse with the All District Band Feb. 1st-3rd, and present a concert at Hayfield Secondary School on Feb. 3rd at 2pm. Please help us congratulate the students below on their incredible achievement!
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Flutes
Jaime Hoang
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Oboe
Lucia Egan
Lucy Keller
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Bassoon
Elijah Otaizo
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Clarinet
Rakeb Bessie
Owen Samayoa Figueroa
Merlin De Leon
Kate Holbrook
Kaylee Gomez
Dayana Ramos
Lalana Horcharoen
Bella Sein
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Bass Clarinet
Jeremy Ocampo Cruz
Lillian Scherer
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Alto Saxophone
Ian Fernandez
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Horn
Laura Prudius
Campbell Bray
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Trumpet
Anania Ararso
Nathan Jackson
Parks Underdown
Rowan Ehmann-Jones
Lilly Cornelius
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Trombone
Jannah Blanco Cortez
Andy Romero Sanchez
Jaime Matildez Arriaza
Josue Garcia
Corinne Carr
Atom Irelan
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Euphonium
Michael Traub
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Tuba
Luis Sanchez
Nuh Yesuf
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Percussion
Razaan Yousif
Sophia Theissen
Alternates (These students are not in the band at the moment, but if a student in their section is unable to make the event, they are among the first in line to be called up!)
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Eli Winston
Lucas Theissen
Arshad Ariananta
Simon Hockley
Siena Bray
Spencer Tilock
Curriculum Night - January 10th 6:15-8:00pm
We wanted to share with you that the first big event to begin our academic advising season will be our curriculum night. 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: Students, Parents & Caregivers of 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th graders that will be attending FCHS in the Fall of 2024
When: January 10, 2024, 6:15pm – 8:00pm
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.
🕑 Middle School Start Times
In September, FCPS awarded a contract to Prismatic Services, Inc., to develop a plan for potentially changing middle school start times. The plan will explore starting the middle school day no earlier than 8 a.m., without changing high school start times or impacting FCPS’ budget.
Prismatic will present their findings to the School Board in January. The board will decide in the spring whether or not to proceed with changing middle school start times.
Student Prayer Opportunities
Per FCPS Policy, Glasgow provides accommodations for students who request time and space during the school day for prayer. Students may have the opportunity to pray for the last 15 minutes of the day in designated, supervised areas of our school. Students interested in this opportunity for prayer should come to Student Services to pick up a prayer pass.
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How to Access Free Resources from Tutor.com
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, one-on-one online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services webpage.
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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: Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to OnlineTutoring@fcps.edu.
Missing School Over the Holidays
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, please speak with your child’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. However, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom.
Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
🙋Asistencia y Participación Estudiantil
Durante el segmento de Asuntos Académicos de la reunión de la Junta Escolar del 9 de noviembre, la Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid habló sobre la asistencia y el compromiso de los estudiantes. Las tasas de asistencia y absentismo son una medida del Objetivo 2 de nuestro Plan Estratégico 2023-30.
Absentismo crónico - que se define como un estudiante que falta 10% o más de la escuela por cualquier razón - es una preocupación en todos los distritos escolares de Virginia. Aunque FCPS sigue superando el promedio del estado en tasas de asistencia, estamos siguiendo el ausentismo crónico de cerca.
Los datos muestran que:
- Faltar solo 10% de la escuela - solo dos días al mes - afecta negativamente el rendimiento académico de un estudiante.
- Sólo el 17% de los estudiantes que estuvieron crónicamente ausentes tanto en el kindergarten como en el primer grado estaban leyendo de manera competente en el tercer grado, en comparación con el 64% de los que tenían buena asistencia.
- Los estudiantes que no logran leer al nivel de su grado al final del tercer grado tienen cuatro veces más probabilidades de abandonar la escuela secundaria que los estudiantes que logran la competencia.
- Para el sexto grado, el ausentismo crónico se convierte en un indicador principal de que un estudiante abandonará la escuela secundaria.
¡La asistencia es fundamental para el éxito académico!
Faltando a la Escuela Durante los Días Festivos
Si no puede evitar faltar a clase durante los días festivos, hable por adelantado con los maestros de su hijo para crear un plan para recuperar el trabajo perdido. Sin embargo, un paquete de tareas no puede compensar la interacción y el aprendizaje que ocurre en el salón de clases.
Visite el sitio web de FCPS para más recursos sobre la asistencia.
Reports on Employee Separation
The School Board voted to approve a direction to the Superintendent to revise the Monthly Report on Employee Separation and the associated attachment to present disaggregated data in context to include subgroup percentages. Additionally, on a quarterly basis, the Superintendent will provide operational impacts; impacts by FCPS schools and regions; trends and analyses; and potential strategies to address findings, if applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal 3 Report: Academic Growth and Excellence
The School Board held a Work Session on November 14 to review and discuss baseline data for Strategic Plan Goal 3 - Academic Growth and Excellence. At the December 4 Regular Meeting, the School Board voted to approve the Goal 3 Baseline Report as the division's baseline data that will serve as a starting point for the work toward achieving the goals in our Strategic Plan 2023-30. See the presentation and the report.
Results of the 2022-23 Fairfax County Youth Survey
At the December 4 School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented findings of the Fairfax County Youth Survey during Academic Matters. The survey provides insight into the behaviors and attitudes that affect the health and well-being of Fairfax County youth.
The percentage of students who reported considering or attempting suicide were at their lowest rates since 2015, as were the reported rates of alcohol and substance use.
Dr. Reid stressed how the Youth Survey isn't just a snapshot of how students are doing, it also serves as a barometer for the efficacy of our programs and how well FCPS and the community are serving our youth.
Read more about the report’s findings, and view the full report on the county’s website.
Upcoming School Board Meetings
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Thursday, December 14, 7:30 pm - Regular Meeting: FY24 Midyear Budget Review; Strategic Plan Goal 1 Report Vote; Proclamations for Departing School Board Members
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Tuesday, January 9, 10:30 am - Work Session
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Thursday, January 11, 7:30 pm - Regular Meeting
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Thursday, January 18, 6 pm - Capital Improvement Program Public Hearing
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Thursday, January 25, 7:30 pm - Regular Meeting
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Tuesday, January 30, 10 am - Work Session
Please note that times and topics are subject to change.
The work sessions and regular meetings are broadcast live on Channel 99 (Verizon channel 11) and the FCPS website. Both are recorded for future viewing and posted to the FCPS School Board YouTube channel.
For Spanish speakers, to watch recorded School Board meetings, or live during regular meetings, visit the FCPS en Espanol YouTube channel.
Visit the community participation webpage to sign up to speak at a regular meeting. Visit BoardDocs for more meeting logistics, agendas, and handouts.
⛄Student and Family Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit our winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
Promoting Mental Wellness During Winter Break
Although mental health indicators have improved over the past year, Fairfax County Youth Survey (FCYS) data suggest that more than 25% of students in 8th to 12th grade feel sad or hopeless every day for two weeks or more in a row. The holidays can be a time to reduce stress, but they can also contribute to it. Here are some tips for making winter break a positive time for the young people in your life.
Spanish: Recursos para estudiantes y familias
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax han compilado una lista de recursos para estudiantes y familias en caso de que necesiten ayuda mientras las escuelas están cerradas por las vacaciones de invierno. Por favor visite nuestra página web de recursos de invierno para enlaces a apoyo académico; apoyo a la salud mental; y alimentos, ropa, vivienda y otros recursos del condado.
Cuando las Escuelas están Cerradas, el Aprendizaje Puede Continuar
FCPS anima a los estudiantes a aprovechar las oportunidades de aprendizaje divertido durante las vacaciones de invierno y días de nieve. Considere estas actividades de invierno para que sus estudiantes combinen la educación y la diversión durante las vacaciones de invierno o en caso en que se cierren las escuelas debido al mal tiempo.
Promover el Bienestar Mental Durante las Vacaciones de Invierno
Aunque los indicadores de salud mental han mejorado durante el año pasado, los datos de la Encuesta Juvenil del Condado de Fairfax (FCYS) sugieren que más del 25% de los estudiantes de 8º a 12º grado se sienten tristes o desesperados todos los días durante dos semanas o más seguidas. Las vacaciones pueden ser un momento para reducir el estrés, pero también pueden contribuir a aumentarlo. Aquí tienes algunos consejos para hacer que las
After School Program
The Glasgow After School Program wishes you all a happy and safe holiday season. I hope you all are able to enjoy your time with family and loved ones.
Additionally, there has been a change in the start date in After School. We will begin on Monday, January 8th, 2024.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team on a great showing at Lake Braddock! Competing in a field of 34 teams, Glasgow won first place in Wind Power, second place in both Wheeled Vehicle and Fast Facts, and third place in Air Trajectory. We also had top ten finishes in Disease Detectives, Optics, and Road Scholar, plus two of our devices finished in the top ten in both Roller Coaster and Flight. Glasgow placed 8th overall!
We wish you all greatness in your upcoming competitions.
Rising 9th Grade Open House - January 17
Come to Annandale High School on January 17 from 6-8pm for an Open House to learn more about what high school at Annandale is all about! We will offer short (optional) sessions on our various Annandale programs, and teachers will be in their classrooms throughout the evening to share all about our core and elective courses for 9th Graders. The goal is for students and parents to leave this event excited about all the opportunities you will have as an Annandale Atom and prepared to complete your course request form! If you have any questions, please contact Erik Healey.
Breakout Sessions on the following topics will be offered throughout the evening: Welcome to Annandale, Course Request 101;Activities and Athletics; and Student Life.
If you have specific questions that you would like to be addressed during this event, please submit your questions via this Google Form. Thank you in advance for your input and assisting us in making this event a success!
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