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The following is a list of our major schoolwide Student Holidays for the school year.
Winter Break - Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2
Office will be closed during the Winter Break.
Spring Break - Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3
The entire 2025-2026 FCPS Calendar can be found here.
December 10 Orchestra Concert
December 15 Band Concert
December 17 Chorus Concert
GMS annual 6th & 7th Grade Dance Snow Ball will be on December 13th from 6:30pm-8:30pm with a DJ, Desserts and Drinks. US$5.00. Please sign in!
We are excited to share that we are offering an After-School Testing Center every Tuesday and Thursday. This opportunity is designed to support students who may have missed a test or need additional time to complete an assessment.
If a teacher determines that your child needs to make up an assessment, they may recommend that your student stay after school on one of these days. Ms. Kuflom (One of our Glasgow teachers) will be supervising the Testing Center and coordinating with teachers as needed.
Students who participate must be enrolled in our after-school program and sign up online either at lunch or on their own. On the day they stay, they should report to the cafeteria first for snack before heading to the Testing Center.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success. If you have any questions, please reach out to the main office.
Beginning Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, the After-School Program is proud to announce the launch of the Get2Green Club!
If you’re interested in helping the environment, learning about recycling, and making a positive impact, we’d love for you to join us. To sign up or to get more information, please contact Ms. Thompson athompson1@fcps.edu.
We hope to see you there!
On Monday, December 8th, 2025, the Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game will take place during both blocks of after-school. Please note that all gym activities will be canceled for the day.
Weather permitting, Soccer will take place outside. An update will be shared Monday morning on Schoology.
After-school Closure Dates:
As we approach the Holiday season the after-school program will not meet on:
- Friday, December 19th, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Williams at gwilliams2@fcps.edu
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!
There is nothing else like your school yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the school year. Here is the link to order your 25/26 school year Yearbook. Please go to our Website and order it now!
Copies of the Federal Impact Aid Survey were distributed to students on Monday during their FIT classes. Any student whose parent/guardian did not complete the form online in SIS ParentVue received a hard copy of the survey. We need all students to have a signed form – either the hard copy or electronically through ParentVue by 12/18/25. FCPS receives federal Impact Aid grant money due to the significant federal employment and military presence within our community. Because federal property is not taxable, school divisions with military installations, federal lands, or federally supported housing lose local tax revenue. Federal Impact Aid helps local school districts offset the cost of educating students in areas affected by federal activity. These funds are added to the school division’s general operating budget and are essential to maintaining the high-quality education FCPS provides to all students by providing additional financial support for essential services such as:
- Staffing and classroom instruction
- School facilities and maintenance
- Student transportation
This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. If you would like more information about the Federal Impact Aid Survey, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video.
Please sign the form in ParentVue OR sign the hard copy that your child provides you with and have them return it to school by 12/18/25.
If you need a ParentVue account, please see this link for more information.
December 22-23 @ Poe Middle School
December 29-30 @ Annadale High School
8:30am-3:00pm $80.00
Questions?
Please contact Mr. Salisbury at rdsalisbury@fcps.edu
Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Verify and update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Your school’s principal will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
Parents Can Manage Screen Time on FCPS Devices!
FCPS offers the Lightspeed Parent Portal to help you manage screen time on your child's FCPS device at home. With a Parent Portal account, you can control your child’s access to YouTube and pause website browsing during after-school hours.
Please note that parent controls are active only during after-school hours, defined as Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. (including student holidays) and all day Saturday and Sunday.
If you haven't signed up for the portal yet, use the link at the bottom of your weekly Lightspeed Online Student Activity Report email. To learn more, please visit the Lightspeed Parent Portal page.
Monitoring Support for your Child in ParentVUE
All FCPS schools use an approach called Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to make sure every student receives the help they need to learn.
MTSS helps school teams deliver high-quality instruction for all students and provide extra time, support, and interventions as needed. Families are partners in this process. Your child’s school will share information about their individual learning, needs, and progress.
To see your child's intervention plans and progress, log in to SIS ParentVUE. Families can expect progress to be updated quarterly.
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