Glasgow Parents and Community:
Greetings! I hope this message finds everyone well. This weekend I was involved in recruiting for FCPS at an instructional fair and enjoyed some time with my 4 and 7 year old. I hope everyone’s February is starting off well. National School Counseling Week 2024 (#NSCW24) is Feb. 5-9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Consider sending your child’s counselor a note of thanks for the support they provide to your child in honor of National School Counseling Week!
Speaking of our school counselors…the School Counseling team will be hosting Caregiver Coffees for current 6th and 7th grade families about academic advising on February 13th at 2:30pm and February 20th at 7:30am. Come by to ask questions about course selection and next school year. Light refreshments will be provided. If you would like to attend, please fill out this form here.
A few celebrations: 1. Reviewing our data, I see that we have reduced our Level 4 & 5 behaviors within the SR&R from this time last year by 48%, the previous year was a reduction of 20%. This is a data point that parents and the community asked me in the end of the year survey to make a priority. Happy about the progress but still want to decrease even more. 2. Shout out to JMU alumni, we have received a number of requests from 2024 education graduates that they only want to work at Glasgow MS and that they are pursuing our school as their destination. This is great news! It was a pleasure this past week receiving some awesome feedback from our new OT’s in the building:
“As OTs, we travel to many schools over the course of the week and have seen all kinds of school environments. We have been to Glasgow twice now, and we have been given such a warm welcome each time. We have been wandering in the halls trying to find our way, and there has been no shortage of people volunteering to help us find where we need to go. The teachers and IAs have also been so flexible with scheduling and allowing us to come into their classes to see students. The helpfulness of everyone we have encountered has created such a great environment to work in. Thank you!”
You are invited to a Glasgow PTA Zoom meeting. When: Feb 6, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuceiupjwuG9e9Z-DD1qflabfzCxob3VXg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. I hope you’re enjoying the remainder of your weekend. As a reminder, the After School Program will not meet on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact me gwilliams2@fcps.edu
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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February is Black History Month |
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History Month.
Track and Field
First ever Track and Field season is approaching and we’re looking for ONE more coach! Whether you are a FCPS staff or not, a seasoned veteran or not, all are welcome! Coaches will be provided with detailed training plans for all the events (100m, 200m, 400, 800m, 1600m, long jump, shot put) and all the information/equipment needed will also be provided. Practices will be twice a week at GMS and competition will be held on Saturdays mornings. This is a perfect opportunity to be a part of history and make a difference as this will be the first ever season of Track and Field for GMS. If you’re interested in coaching the Track & Field team for Glasgow Middle School, please contact John Lee (jjlee4@fcps.edu) or Greg Williams (gwilliams2@fcps.edu)! Season begins in April!
Visits from Justice and Annandale School Counselors
Justice and Annandale High School Counselors will be coming to present academic advising lessons to 8th Grade students on Monday, February 5th. Please help your child be at school on-time Monday morning! The lessons will be taking place during Panther Time and continuing through 2nd period. At the end of the presentations students will start selecting their courses for 9th grade. Justice Counselors will be back on February 26th & 27th to meet with students individually to finalize their requests. Students attending Edison HS will have counselor visits on Wednesday February 7th and Falls Church HS will also meet with School Counselors sometime later in the month of February. More information to come on that.
Resources to help with planning through High School:
If you have any questions, please reach out to Rachel Margolis, 8th grade School Counselor at rdmargolis@fcps.edu.
Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night at Justice High School – Thurs, Feb. 15, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm (Snow Date: Tues, 2/20)
For all rising 9th graders who will be attending Justice High School in SY24-25, Justice will be hosting a curriculum night for parents and students to hear about the courses in the core content areas: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. There will be an optional electives fair for parents/students to learn more about the different electives available for rising 9th graders.
- 5:30-6:25pm – Electives Fair – Cafeteria
- World Languages, CTE, AVID, Perf Arts, Visual Arts, etc.
- 6:30-8pm – Curriculum Night - Auditorium
- Welcome and Logistics
- Parents/Students will be divided into groups based on last names and will attend four rotations: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Glasgow Middle School Course Selection
The course selection process for the 2024-2025 school year is beginning! This week, Rising 7th and 8th grade Glasgow students will receive lessons about course options. Counselors will be meeting with students for academic advising throughout January and February in their Social Studies/History and Health/PE classes. Once students begin academic advising, course selection previews will be available in SIS ParentVue and SIS StudentVue by selecting “Course Request”. Please talk with your child about the classes that they want to take. Rising 9th grade students will meet with counselors later in the month of February. Stay tuned to future Gazettes for more information for students and families about course offerings at Glasgow!
Superintendent to Present FY 2025 Proposed Budget
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board.
View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.
🚍 Here Comes the Bus
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
Winter weather & appropriate Clothing
As we enter the winter months, cold weather will be in the forecast. We want to make sure all students are prepared for the cold weather as they wait at the bus stop, play outside for recess, and make their way home at the end of the day. Please make sure you are sending students to school with their winter coats, gloves, hats, and scarfs. If your child is in need of a winter coat, please reach out to our Student Services Department at Glasgow MS.
Please see the National Weather Service (NWS) website for information on cold weather safety.
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.
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6th/7th Snowball Dance
There is still time to sign-up to support the dance on February 24th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Purchase your $2 tickets now!
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IAAT Assessment for Grade 6 Students
The Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT) assesses a student’s algebra aptitude. FCPS students who access a Sixth Grade Advanced Math curriculum will take the IAAT during the winter testing window (February 26 - March 1, 2024). Results from this assessment are used as one component of the course placement process for Algebra 1 Honors in Grade 7.
Parents/guardians of students eligible to take the IAAT will receive a notification letter and opt-out form. Printable PDFs of notifications and opt-out forms are available in eight languages on the IAAT webpage
Behavior Solution Series for Elementary and Secondary Families
Join staff from the FCPS Behavior Intervention Services Department to help families encourage positive communication and behavior at home.
Elementary Webinars
2/16 Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication Add to Your Calendar.
- Embark on a collaborative parenting journey while we guide you through practical tips that can be used in your home.
3/15 Taming Tantrums and More Add to Your Calendar.
- Parents, ever had a moment when things feel like a big puzzle and you just need the right pieces? We will share strategies to help when your child’s behavior feels like a rollercoaster. Learn how to turn meltdowns into moments that make you go 'ta-da!'
Secondary Webinars
4/19 Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication Add to Your calendar.
- We will equip you with strategies for navigating the teen years. Uncover the secrets to fostering open communication, building trust, and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
5/31 Taming the Teenaged Brain Add to Your Calendar.
- Navigate the rollercoaster of teenage emotions with our training on behavior strategies, tailored to support you at home during those challenging adolescent years. We will provide practical insights and proven techniques to foster understanding and communication with your teenager.
Register for all or part of the Behavior Solution Series for Families
How to Handle Disappointing Grades: Ways to Uncover the Reasons Behind Your Child’s School Performance and How to Help with Ann Dolin
Disappointing grades are not always a fair indication of how hard your child is trying, how much they’re learning, or what their potential for success is later on in life (especially for those with ADHD and other learning differences).
On the surface, disappointing grades represent a failure at school. But there’s usually a lot more to it and many emotions for parents and students at stake!
Webinar Highlights:
- What to do if your child comes home with bad grades (and how to prevent over-reacting)
- How to talk to your child about their school performance, including some easy conversation starters
- Ways to investigate why it’s happening and the two most common reasons for poor grades
- What to do about it moving forward, including strategies to help your child study more effectively and stay organized
- Whether you should set consequences for your child’s bad grades (or reward them for good grades)
Join Ann Dolin, educator, author, and Educational Connections Founder for new strategies to tackle these sticky situations while preserving your relationship with your child.
February 23, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Your Calendar.
Register for How to Handle Disappointing Grades: Ways to Uncover the Reasons Behind Your Child’s School Performance and How to Help
FBA/BIP Essentials for Families
Does your child have concerning behaviors at school? Did you know that there is a process to identify and support your child at school?
Join us to learn about the FBA and BIP process and how it is used in FCPS to support any student who experiences behavioral challenges.
- Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a process to determine the underlying cause or functions of a student’s behavior that impedes social, emotional, and academic learning.
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is a plan that utilizes positive behavioral interventions and supports to address behaviors that interfere with learning.
Staff from the Office of Special Education Instruction, Office of Intervention and Prevention Services, and Office of Special Education Procedural Support will be presenting and sharing information.
February 29, 2024, 6:30-8 p.m. Add to Your Calendar
Register for FBA/BIP Essentials for Families
Little League Registration
Registration is available on www.mdll.org
 
Yearbooks
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