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The following is a list of our major schoolwide Student Holidays for the school year.
Veterans Day Holiday - Tuesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Holiday - Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28
Winter Break - Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2
Spring Break - Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3
Last Day of School - Wednesday, June 17
The entire 2025-2026 FCPS Calendar can be found here.
As we approach Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, Glasgow MS would like to say a heartfelt “Thank you” to the many of our employees who are also military veterans.
On Wednesday, November 12th at 8:00 a.m., we invite you, our Veterans, to join us for the raising of the U.S. Flag as we honor and celebrate your service to our country!
To our Marine Corps Veterans:
It is an true honor to say thanks to one of the few and the proud.
To our Air Force Veterans:
We honor you for always aiming high – and being ready to fly, defend, and win worldwide.
To our Navy Veterans:
We honor your role in protecting the sea lanes both home and abroad, and for safeguarding our country.
To our Army Veterans:
We honor your service which reflects the long, proud, and distinguished legacy of the United States Army.
To our Coast Guard Veterans:
We honor your vigilant defense of our shores, and beyond.
To our Space Force Veterans:
We honor your service to defend U.S. interests on land, in the air, and from orbit with a range of advanced training and technology!
Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service!
Save the Date:
Thursday, November 20th at 8:00am for our first Principal's Parent Coffee for the Q1 reflections.
We hope to see you there!
Join us for our next PTA meeting:
November 12, 2025 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93548802165
Meeting ID: 935 4880 2165
Glasgow MS PTA needs you! We believe that together, we an make every child's potential a reality-but we need more believers like YOU. Please join the PTA!
Email us at: Glasgowpta.va@gmail.com if you have any questions; if you would like to be a volunteer for our events; or to help in any way!
Ever hear of a musical without songs? It just might make this madcap comedy a first! Glasgow Theatre Group will be performing “Bringing Down the House” by Todd Wallinger. Our show opens on November 21, 2025 @7:00 PM and November 22, 2025 @6:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 and Children 5 and under are free.
November 3-7 we celebrate National School Psychology Week!
Student Prayer Accommodations
Wintertime is coming and with the resetting of our clocks, students who observe afternoon prayer may not make it home in time for afternoon prayer with their families. Starting on November 5th, we will be offering afternoon prayer opportunities at school before dismissal each day for students who require the accommodations. If you would like a prayer accommodation for your child during the winter months, please complete this google form. Your child will be given a pass to dismiss at 2:00 each day to use the prayer space. Please note: students who are granted a prayer accommodation will miss the last 10 minutes of instruction for their last class of the day. Additionally, the accommodation can be revoked if students do not utilize it appropriately. If a prayer accommodation is revoked, you will be contacted by your child's administrator with an explanation.
Applications for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology (TJHSST) Class of 2030
Am I Eligible to Apply?
You can apply if you meet the following criteria: ✔️ Currently in 8th grade ✔️ Enrolled in Honors Algebra I or a higher-level math course ✔️ Taking science honors and at least one other honors course (e.g., English, Civics, or identified as a Young Scholar) ✔️ Earned a 3.5 GPA or higher (7th grade + first quarter of 8th grade) ✔️ Passionate about STEM 🔗 View the full, up-to-date eligibility criteria: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/thomas-jefferson-admissions/eligibilityrequirements
I am Eligible to Apply - Now What?
If you meet the eligibility requirements you may begin your application on Monday, October 20, 2025
Upon submission of your application, it will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements. You will then be scheduled to complete the Student Portrait Sheet and the STEM Problem-Solving Essay on Saturday, January 24, 2026 (see link for other dates and information).
For more information on the TJHSST Freshman Application Process | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu).
Calendar for the Freshman Application
- Oct 20 Application open at 4:00 PM
- Nov 12 Application must be started by 4:00 PM
- Nov 14 Application must be submitted by 4:00 PM
- Dec 10 Notifications sent to ineligible students
- Jan 24 Essay and Student Portrait Sheet Administration
- Feb 4 Accommodations & Make-Up
- Mar 3 Review Process Begins
- Apr 30 Final Decision Release (No Later Than)
*Dates are Subject to Change
If you have questions, please reach out to Mike Isner, mgisner@fcps.edu the TJ Admissions counselor at Glasgow Middle School
Join the Glasgow After-School Program!
Get to Green Club
Let’s get together and save the planet. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to plot and plan to save our planet. Learn leadership skills, community activism and social skills as we create a Foodshare table, recycle lunch trays and milk cartons, and help teachers dispose of equipment. Glasgow needs you. The world needs you!
Student Recruitment Flyer
For more information and/or questions, please contact Ms. Thompson AThompson1@fcps.edu
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Is your student interested in learning about business? FBLA offers students the opportunity to explore and engage with real-world business concepts and activities. Through this program, students will:
- Discover what it means to be a leader
- Learn fundamental business principles
- Understand how business impacts all careers and industries
If this sounds interesting, encourage your student to sign up for FBLA! Meetings are held on Mondays during 1st block.
For more information, please contact Mr. Liedtke at ldliedtke@fcps.edu
Math Olympiad!
Do you like being challenged in Math? Do you enjoy problem solving? Then Math Olympiad is for you!! Who: Students in grades 6-8 When: After-school, once a week on Thursdays What: Monthly Math Problem-solving Contests • Three monthly contests with detailed solutions (5 questions each) • October through March • Awards for top finishers Please sign up with after-school and select math Olympiad to participate. Please contact Mr. Ferrara jcfeffara1@fcps.edu for more information.
If your student is interested in participating, please complete the After-School Registration Form linked below. We offer snacks and transportation Monday through Thursday to support student participation.
For a full list of clubs and their descriptions, please visit the link below for more information.
https://glasgowms.fcps.edu/student-life-activities (scroll to the bottom of the page)
After-school Closure Dates:
As we approach the Holiday season the after-school program will not meet on the following days:
- Monday, November 24, 2025
- Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
- December 19th, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Williams at gwilliams2@fcps.edu
Save the Date for Friday November 14, 2025! Join us for Cultural Heritage Night at Glasgow Middle School from 6-7:30 pm! It will be a fun night of celebrating the many cultures that contribute to the Glasgow community! Sign up here to host a table, bring food to share, and help with event set-up & clean up! Bus transportation will be available, leaving from Bailey’s Lower, Skyline Towers, & Willston Community Center at 5:45pm and returning after the event ends. If you want to get involved in the preparations OR need supplies for your table poster, please contact Cori Evans at acevans23@aol.com and Ms. Cooper at amcooper2@fcps.edu.
Clue: On Stage is a hilarious stage adaptation of the 1985 cult classic movie of the same name! Come see our phenomenal cast and crew put on this fantastic comedy, opening on November 13th! All tickets are $10.00.
Justice Girls Lacrosse is hosting a Fall Clinic on November 17, 18, 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Justice High School! This clinic is open to anyone, but we are targeting girls in grades 5th – 8th in the Justice Pyramid. No experience or equipment is required. The cost is $50 and includes a t-shirt! Lacrosse is a growing sport in the country and will be a part of the 2028 Summer Olympics! We are hoping to grow the sport in our community and give girls the opportunity to try a new sport and express themselves in a new way! In the past six years, our Varsity team has made history, and we are hoping to continue the success each year! We most recently finished our season as National District CHAMPIONS and Occoquan Region Semi-Finalists and with the National District and Occoquan Region Player of the Year.
If you are interested in registering, please complete the form HERE.
TJHS is organizing the BFTY Fairfax Chapter (Business for the Youth), a student-led organization based in Fairfax County. Our primary focus is promoting business leadership and entrepreneurial skills in young students.
We currently have a workshop coming up on November 22 FREE of cost teaching students interested in business.
This is the sign up form for the workshop: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3bbCF7GPgXt4pc168a8l0ku_GgQ_UJ7yvI6iq5TR2HN0KJw/viewform)
Inside includes information, agenda, and many other information regarding the workshop.
Falls Church High School & Community Health Fair
Saturday, November 15, 2025 9:00am-2:00pm
Blood Pressure Screening
Diabetes
Breast Cancer Awareness
Affordable medications
Nutritional Education
CAREVAN
CPR Demonstrations
And more....
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR:
Vision Screening*
Dental Screenings*
Opioid Overdose & Naloxone
training*
Parents/guardians must be
present for all attendees under 18
Cell phones can significantly impact academic performance — research has shown that it takes students 10 minutes or more to shift their focus back to learning after being interrupted by a single cell phone notification! You can help keep our schools phone-free (and your child focused on learning) by:
- Reminding your child about FCPS’ cell phone policy and telling them why you support it.
- Contacting your school’s front office (rather than your child directly) if there is a family emergency during the school day.
- Contacting your child about non-urgent matters before or after the school day.
- Waiting to respond to non-urgent texts from your child until the school day is over.
Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy. Also, view our Media Balance and Well-Being Toolkit for resources to help your child maintain a healthy and balanced relationship with technology at home.
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Please visit our Website at https://glasgowms.fcps.edu/
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