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 Important Dates
Friday, September 4th School Holiday (No School)
Monday, September 7th Labor Day - Holiday (No School)
Thursday, September 17th Back to School Night 6:00pm-8:00pm
Happy four-day weekend! It has been a wonderful start to the school year—our building is full of energy as students build community, dive into learning, and master their daily routines. Thank you for helping them stay on track by discussing on time arrival to school and classes at home. Students are on time when they are in their class when the bell rings at 7:30 a.m.
Laptops have been distributed to students this week. The Chromebooks utilize a standard USB-C charger. Classrooms are equipped with chargers, but if your student requires a charger at home or still needs a device, please visit our tech office. Also, please help us remind students to handle their equipment with care. (Note: Any outstanding fees or unreturned devices from last year can be settled at the front office.)
Finally, bus riders have received their transportation badges, lanyards, and protective pouches. Students should scan these badges daily when boarding and exiting the bus (or manually enter their student ID if forgotten). Details on replacement badges will be shared soon.
Mrs. Barrow
Glasgow Middle School is grateful for our PTA's support — in the classroom and in connecting our school with the community and families. Here are a few ways to get involved:
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Join the PTA! As an educator ($5), individual ($15) or GMS family ($25) – joining the PTA allows you to vote on important issues and shows support for the PTA’s work. There is no further commitment! https://glasgowms.givebacks.com/store
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Attend the first virtual PTA meeting on Sept 8, 7pm. Zoom link HERE. Hear updates from Principal Barrow, meet the Assistant Principals and learn more about PTA activities, upcoming events like Volunteer Night and Heritage Night.
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Attend Volunteer Night on Sept 22, 5:30 p.m. All are welcome at Glasgow PTA Volunteer Night at Total Wine (Plaza at Landmark, 6240 Little River Turnpike) to learn more about opportunities to get involved throughout the year. Grab some snacks, meet fellow GMS families and enjoy a (free!) wine tasting or non-alcoholic beverage at the event. NO COMMITMENT REQUIRED but please RSVP.
Questions? Ideas! Email the Glasgow PTA any time at glasgowpta.va@gmail.com
This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new Student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.
Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
Glasgow Back to School Night Join us on September 17 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM to meet your student’s teachers, counselors, and administrators. Families will follow their student’s daily schedule to visit each classroom. We look forward to seeing you there!
Family Life Education (FLE) Preview Night Before Back to School Night on September 17, visit our Health and Physical Education department from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM in room C137A/B. You can review lesson materials and connect with HPE teachers.
TJHSST Information Session Parents of 8th graders interested in Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) are invited to an informational session on September 17 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. TJHSST representatives will discuss academic programming and the application process. All are welcome, and translation services will be provided.
Course Requests & Schedule Changes
The window to request a student schedule change is now open. Our counseling team has put a great deal of effort into placing students in the courses they need and requested for this school year.
If your student would like to request a course adjustment, please complete and submit this form by THIS FRIDAY.
Please keep the following details in mind:
- Submitting a request does not guarantee that a schedule change will be made.
- Each request is reviewed individually, but adjustments are subject to course availability and scheduling constraints.
All approved changes will be made during the week of September 8, so that students will be settled into new classes in time for back-to-school night on September 17th. If you or your student have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your student's counselor.
World Language Credit Exam – On November 10, 2026, Glasgow will host the World Language Credit Exam. The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English. Based on the results of the exam, students can earn 1, 2, and/or 3 passing world language credits. Find more information on the Credit Exam Website.
Information about the registration process will be coming soon.
For questions, your student should see their School Counselor:
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Assignment
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Counselor
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6th grade
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Rebecca Greenwald, last names A-L, rgreenwald@fcps.edu
Sydney McNamee, last names M-Z, semcnamee@fcps.edu
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7th grade
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Adrienne Cooper, last names A-L amcooper2@fcps.edu
Hina Zafar, last names M-Z hzafar1@fcps.edu
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8th grade
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Mike Isner, last names A - F, mgisner@fcps.edu
Rachel Margolis, last names G-M, rdmargolis@fcps.edu
Emily Wasserman, last names N-Z, ebwasserman@fcps.edu
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Multilingual Learners Levels 1 & 2
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Betis Sorto-Rojas, bsortosanche@fcps.edu
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We are very excited to share that our after school programs will begin on Sept 14th. The after school program runs from Monday-Thursday from 2:20-4:45 and on Fridays from 2:20-3:30. There is a late bus available on Mondays - Thursdays at 4:45. If your child stays on Friday they would need to walk home or get picked up by 3:45.
The sign up is on the Glasgow website will open from 10:40am to 1:15pm starting on September 14th.
https://glasgowms.fcps.edu/student-life-activities
If you have any questions, please email Greg Williams at gwilliams2@fcps.edu
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
Does your student want to participate in Middle School Sports - Cross Country (starts the week of 9/14), Volleyball(Winter), Track & Field(Spring) against other schools? There are steps to take!
- Most critical & NEW this year - Look for "Final Forms" invite email coming through Parent Vue TOMORROW, 9/2. Accept the invite & register. Access to Final Forms is REQUIRED to participate in any interscholastic sport.
- Complete MS Athletics Physical Form (requires physician appointment) and upload to Final Forms
- Complete Emergency Care Card & additional forms and training as directed in Final Forms.
Questions? Contact Greg Williams at gwilliams2@fcps.edu / 703-813-8670.
Physical Forms for Middle School Sports
FCPS has introduced a new platform called Final Forms for submitting all required PPE (Preparticipation Physical Evaluation) forms for Middle School Sports.
To help make the registration process as easy as possible, please review the information below for step-by-step instructions on creating your account and completing the necessary forms.
- Parents receive an email from Final Forms to confirm their account
- Once you confirm the account, you can begin the registration process. Your Final Forms accounts are created using your email address attached to your parent vue account.
- If a parent does not have a parent vue account, they must create one to have a final forms account.
- Once the parent created the parent vue account, within a couple of days you will receive an email to confirm your parent vue account. Once you confirm your parent vue account the process to create their final forms begins. This could take 24-48 hours to establish once you have confirmed your parent vue account. This process does not happen overnight.
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Afterschool Specialists and Coaches will not be manually adding any students or parents to the system. Please revise the procedures accordingly, as our staff will not have the ability or responsibility to manually add students or parents.
The procedures should reflect the appropriate process for student and parent enrollment and ensure that all steps assigned to Afterschool Specialists and Coaches are consistent with their system access and responsibilities.
Please be sure to create your account and submit all required forms before your student participates in sports.
Thank you for your help and cooperation! We appreciate you taking the time to complete this important step and look forward to a great sports season!
If you have any questions please call 703-813-8740.
Study Help and Support Available to Students in Schoology
A new Schoology Study and Support Hub is available for students in Schoology. This space was developed by the FCPS Educational Technology Team with input from students. It is designed to provide essential study tools and academic support resources directly to our learners.
Students can log in to Schoology and read their Schoology announcements or watch this video on the support hub for more information.
New to ParentVUE?
The Student Information System ParentVUE (SIS ParentVUE) account is the FCPS secure solution for accessing information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and link to Schoology. It provides an additional conduit for communication with your child's school. Customized for elementary, middle, and high school students, your SIS ParentVUE account login credentials can also be used to access Schoology.
ParentVUE Mobile App
Access ParentVUE anytime, anywhere with the mobile app.
Existing ParentVUE users
Download the app and sign in with your current ParentVUE account.
New ParentVUE users
Create and activate your ParentVUE account first, then download the app and sign in.
Difference Between ParentVUE and Schoology
ParentVUE has your child's student information while Schoology has specific information regarding your child's school work.
ParentVUE
Access to your child's student information including:
- attendance,
- report cards,
- class schedules,
- grade book
(for Middle and High School students),
- course history,
- discipline,
- health,
- and school information.
Schoology
Access to view your child’s:
- courses
- groups
- assignments
- calendar
Parents can also:
- check messages
- adjust their notification settings
- access additional groups or courses
(if they are enrolled as members)
For more info please go to https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview
All Your FCPS Links in One Spot
There are a lot of school and FCPS webpages to bookmark, but the FCPS mobile app serves as your central hub!
Check daily meal menus and calendars with no login required, or use one-tap quick links to launch SIS ParentVUE, Schoology, and MySchoolBucks.
Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Follow FCPS on WhatsApp
Is WhatsApp one of the ways you stay connected with family, friends, and your community? Now you can use it to stay connected with FCPS, too.
Follow the new FCPS WhatsApp Channel for helpful information and reminders throughout the school year, including important announcements, upcoming dates, tips for families, and more.
A meeting will be held for the school communities involved in the Glasgow Boundary Study. The date and location for that meeting have not yet been determined, but it is expected to be in late September. Stay tuned and please plan to attend.
We are the Panthers! Show your Panther Pride!
The Justice Pyramid believes that working as a collaborative community, we cultivate a strong sense of belonging and joy, fostering high expectations while providing access to opportunities that fuel the growth and success of every student, empowering families to thrive.
Please visit our Website at https://glasgowms.fcps.edu/
and Follow Us on Instagram @glasgowms.panthers!
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