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Upcoming Dates
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Music Spirit Week; March 3-7
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SEL Week; March 3-7
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GMS vs KJMS Basketball Game; March 7
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PTA Virtual Meeting; March 11
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Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments; April 30, May 7 & May 14
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GMS vs KJMS Basketball Game
Join us this Friday night for the Basketball games at Katherine Johnson Middle School! You must attend with a parent/guardian if meeting at KJMS. The girls game starts at 6pm. There will be a performance by our dance team around 6:45 and the boys game should start at 7pm.
March PTA Virtual Meeting
Please join us virtually for the March Glasgow PTA Meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM. We plan to discuss plans for Cultural Heritage Night and Hoop-It-Up Night. This is a great time to ask questions and gather information. We look forward to virtually seeing you there!
Zoom Meeting Information:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93453422535
Meeting ID: 934 5342 2535
13126266799, 93453422535# US (Chicago)
+16469313860, 93453422535# US
Join the Glasgow PTA
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glasgowpta.va@gmail.com
School Hours
Glasgow Middle School currently starts at 7:30 a.m. Students need to be in their classroom seated when the bell rings. There has been an increasing number of students who are tardy to school through the kiss/ride line. If you are dropping your child off in the mornings, please use the kiss and ride line and pull your car up as far as you can. Make sure your child is ready to get out of the car, and please exit the line as quickly as you can. This allows more students to be safely dropped off at the front of the building and will keep the line moving quickly and efficiently. Students who are late to class due to a back up in the kiss and ride line will receive an excused pass to class. Students who are dropped off late to school will not.
Help support our Glasgow Music Department!
Your generous support will help provide our talented students with instruments, sheet music, performance opportunities, financial support for our spring trip, and all of the resources they need to develop their musical skills and creativity. With your donation, you are not just funding a program; you are inspiring young musicians and shaping the future of the arts in our community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful impact. Thank you for considering this opportunity to help support our Glasgow music program.
- You can donate by credit card by clicking on the link below or we accept cash and check payments. (Checks can be made out to Glasgow Middle School). All cash and check payments will need to be delivered to a music teacher. https://shorturl.at/vgwlz
- Music Spirit Week!
Celebrating 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
We are proud of the hard work students have been doing so far this year in all of their classes and we look forward to celebrating students who have earned either All A or A/B Honor Roll. All A and A/B Honor Roll Certificates will be handed out in FIT on March 7th. Please congratulate students on all of their hard work!
Save The Date!
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*May 1 Heritage Night (Join the March 11 PTA meeting to learn more!)
*GMS 2025 Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. Please prioritize your student’s attendance so they can take the SOL.
- Wednesday, April 30 Science SOL 8th grade
- Wednesday, May 7 Reading SOL 6th, 7th and 8th grades
- Wednesday, May 14 Math SOL 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
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2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging!
(an Extension of the Special Education Conference)
Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.
This event will feature:
- Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
- Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
- Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
- Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.
Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process. Learn more about this event and register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.
🗣️ Connect With Your Kids: Simple Steps to Stronger Communication
Teens skip things that don't interest them, including lectures from their parents. How do you connect with your children and really know what's going on in their lives? How can you become “unskippable”?
Effective communication can build trust and understanding, but it takes thought, planning, and effort.
The latest Healthy Minds Blog offers practical strategies to improve communication and build strong, lasting relationships:
Ditch distractions and create a safe space where your child feels comfortable opening up.
Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don't agree.
Ask "how" questions instead of "what" questions to get them talking about their experiences.
For more tips and techniques, read the full article on the Healthy Minds Blog, which shares information related to youth mental health and wellness.
For support on talking with your teen about difficult subjects like fentanyl, discover how to Become Unskippable.
VIP Camp
As we near the end of school, you may be looking for summer activities for your student(s). Please see the flier for more information. If you’re interested in your child(ren) participating, please scan the QR code and enter your information. This is only an interest form. Registration will open on March 11th, 2025.
Summer Camps
🌞 Ready for an unforgettable summer of learning and fun? From STEAM and cooking to health, trades, and computer science – there's something for every student. This summer, students of all ages can experience summer learning fun. Registration opens for a variety of programs on March 10th! Visit our summer learning page to see all of the programs available: https://bit.ly/3DiHBuS
Other Summer Opportunities
🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA)
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.
IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater.
TECHSTRAVAGANZA!!!
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