Glasgow's Mobile-Ready Oriented Web Officially Released!

Glasgow Community,

We'd like to announce the release of the NEW Glasgow Mobile-Ready Webpage!

When you log on to our homepage through the web or through the FCPS Mobile App, you will be brought to the NEW mobile-device oriented site.  It was built specifically for mobile devices.  You'll be able to contact teachers/staff members/administrators (clicking on their names will bring up their email).  Furthermore, you will be able to call the school and more.

We are currently putting the finishing touches on the attendance tab, and soon you will be able to send in absences!

We hope you enjoy it!  Please leave us a comment on here when you use it and let us know the positives you see on the site, and any ideas you'd like us to consider!

Thanks!

- Glasgow Middle School

Advanced Academic Program - Parent Night

Website Side Calendar Issues

Many of you may have acknowledged that there is an issue with the scroll bar on the side calendar on the main screen of the Glasgow Website.  There is a hang-up in the coding and it is currently being worked on.  We are trying to rectify it so that it works again as normal.  Please use the tab listed as "calendar" for all important dates.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

-Glasgow Middle School

New Department (Class) Names - On Website

The "Department" tab section on our school website has been updated with the new Department names for IBMYP.

Here are the changes you will see:

Technology is now "Design"

Language Arts is now "Language and Literature"

Humanities (History) is now "Individuals and Societies"

World Language is now "Language Acquisition"

Special Education is now "Learning Diversity"


This will also be reflected on the mobile site as well.  Please make note of these changes as it will be updated on our sites.

Thank You,

-Glasgow Middle School

FLE (Family Life Education) - OPT-OUT Forms Available Here

Glasgow will begin its Family Life Education (FLE) lessons for 6^th grade on Monday, November 18. 

If you do not want your child to participate in FLE lessons then you need to complete the opt-out form and return it to the student’s teacher.  

Sixth grade opt-out forms can be accessed here: http://www.fcps.edu/is/hpe/fle.shtml

Forms are available in Arabic, English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

7th grade and 8th grade FLE opt-out announcements will follow prior to the beginning of their instruction.  Please check back for details.

**UPDATE** FCPS Mobile App Available Now, and ALL-NEW Mobile Glasgow Site Coming Soon!

Glasgow Community,

We would like to take the time to let you know Fairfax County Public Schools has a mobile app - it is completely free - and is available for iPhone and Android currently.  There is another app that looks similar, but costs money - that is not the official one.  The official one is free.

Furthermore,  Mr. Stuecheli is redesigning the Glasgow Mobile Web version and we are very close to it's release!  It should be all ready and up and running by Wednesday, November 20th, 2013!
Please keep up with Glasgow's Announcement section of the website for more details.

On the new mobile site, you'll be able to call/email the staff member right from your phone.  The page will be a mobilized version of our main page.  There will be a few parts from the main page that will not be on the mobile site, but all contacts will remain as will much much more!  We really believe you'll find it be very helpful for you!

-Glasgow Middle School

IBMYP Assessment Information (Grading Procedures and more) Posted Tomorrow!

Glasgow Community,

Mr. Stuecheli has posted the IBMYP Assessment information (which covers grading procedures and more about the IB Assessment).

You will be able to find it on the Glasgow Webpage under the "IB Middle Years Programme" tab and then under the link for "Assessment at Glasgow."   This is the presentation we provided at Parent Night recently, and it will always be located in this section of the site.  We will continuously be keeping the Website up-to-date.

If you have any questions regarding the IB Programme, please contact the IB Coordinator, Nonye Oladimeji, at ceoladimeji@fcps.edu .  If you have any questions regarding the website, please contact the website curator (and Health & Physical Education Teacher), Tim Stuecheli at tastuecheli@fcps.edu .

Thank You,

-Glasgow Middle School

International Night!

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT


Join us for a night of food, performances, cultural displays and books at the Glasgow Middle School International Night! This event will be held during the book fair and is meant to foster acceptance and appreciation of ALL cultures in our diverse community.  All students, family members, faculty and staff are welcome to participate.

Goodbye Mr. Simmons!

Justin Simmons

Goodbye  Mr. Simmons!

This Friday, October 11, 2013 will be Mr. Simmons last day at Glasgow Middle School as he will be moving on to become Educational Specialist of College Success Programs.  Mr. Simmons has worked at Glasgow since the 2010-2011  school year.  Ever since that time, Mr. Simmons has become a huge part of the Glasgow Family and Community - motivating all students to do their very best and being an absolutely enjoyable, energetic, and   educator and individual to be around.  Mr. Simmons has the ability to make anyone and everyone smile - staff or student, and has the ability to make everyone's day enjoyable.  He will be greatly missed!

From Principal Penny Gros -

 "I consider Justin to be a truly exceptional educator.  In the short time I have worked with him, he has demonstrated genuine enthusiasm, passion, humor and a strong work ethic and sense of team spirit coupled with a real gift for connecting with students and staff.  He will be greatly missed at Glasgow.  We wish him all the best with his pending wedding and this new promotion to serve a very special group of students county-wide."

 



Mr. Simmons having a crazy photo op with Mr. Stuecheli, Ms. Sweeney, Ms. Cobbs, and Ms. Nimer's REAL-Time Classes

 

 

Order Your Yearbook!

Students,

You can order your yearbooks now through the link in the Yearbook section of our school's website.

I have added the link below.

http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/Faculty-Staff/VisualArtsTechnologyDepartment/yearbook.html

From there, click the link that will take you to the order page.

Thank You!

Mr. Perella

Picture Day is Coming Soon!

Picture Day will take place on Monday, October 21^st and Tuesday, October 22^nd.  All pictures will be taken during your child’s PE/Health class except for Period 3.

***Period 3 PE/Health  Only:   7^th Grade taken Monday 8^th Grade taken Tuesday***

Order forms will be distributed on Friday, October 18th.  Pictures for this year are on a pre-pay basis, meaning if you want to purchase pictures, you MUST have your money at the time your child’s picture is being taken.  The photographers type the picture package into the computer right before the picture is taken.  If you forget your picture money, your child can retake their picture on picture make-up day, which is Tuesday, December 3^rd.

Please contact Mr. Perella at maperella@fcps.edu with any questions.

This information is also posted on the schools calendar.

Thank you,

Mr. Perella

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Picture Day Forms:
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Please contact Mr. Perella at maperella@fcps.edu with any questions.

This information is also posted on the schools calendar.

Thank you,

Mr. Perella

Open House - August 29th, 2013

Parents/Students,

Two important events are happening on August 29, 2013.

First, our "6th Grade and New Student Orientation" will occur from 8:30-10:30 am.  This is for all the new 6th grade students as well as any new 7th and 8th grade students that are new to Glasgow this year.  The teachers will be on hand to help direct the students to their classes, and where they need to be in the building.  This is very beneficial, as it will help the students become familiar on where they will find their classes when school starts Tuesday, September 3, 2013.

Later that day, in the afternoon from 3 pm to 6 pm, we will hold our Glasgow Middle School "Open House."  This will give all students (and their parents), new and returning, the opportunity to come pick up their packets (which will contain important information, and important forms to complete) and tour the building.

We will also be selling Physical Education Uniforms at that time.  They will only be sold from 3-5 pm. The uniforms will be sold inside the gym.  Check and cash will be accepted.  Sorry, no credit or debit cards.  The Physical Education department will start selling uniforms at 3 pm.  You will find an order form for uniforms inside of the packet you will receive. The uniform will be a cotton t-shirt and mini-mesh shorts. Furthermore, should you need any more uniforms at any time during the school year, the order form is posted in the Health & Physical Education section of the school website.  If you have any questions regarding uniforms or any other concerns, the Physical Education department will be there, and will have teachers from all grades on hand.

We hope you've enjoyed your summer, and look forward to seeing you on Thursday, and then again to start school on September 3rd!

Thank You!

- Glasgow Middle School

6th Grade Parent Letter Posted

Parents,

The 6th Grade Parent Letter is now posted and available for you to view on the Glasgow Website.  You can find it in the "Parents/PTA" section of the website.  It is currently available in English and shortly will be available in Spanish.

Thank You for your Patience.

We have posted the link below.

6th Grade Parent Letter

6th Grade Science Assignment - Updated August 3rd, 2013

(This is an update of the assignment that appears under the Science section for the Summer Assignments.  This update is for any individual who may be having issues with obtaining the assignment from the Summer Assignment Section on the Glasgow MS Website). 

(Any questions that you may have regarding any links not working (if it takes you to a broken link page on FCPS), please contact Tim Stuecheli (tastuecheli@fcps.edu).  If there is a question regarding the assignment or the file itself, please contact Antoinette Lee (ajlee@fcps.edu) and we will try to resolve your concern).

We hope this clears up any issues or conflicts.  Enjoy the rest of summer and see you September 3rd! =)

Thank You.

6th Grade Science Assignment

Article 1 - Geography Connection

Article 2 - History Connection

Article 3 - Math Connection

Article 4 - Physical Science Connection

Article 5 - Science Connection

Article 6 - Weird and Wacky Connection

Welcome our new members of the Glasgow Community!

With the new year approaching, we'd like to send a warm welcome to our new members of the Glasgow Community!

We'd like to send a big "Hello!" to our incoming 6th graders and their families, our new Principal - Penny Gros, and to our following new staff members:

Teacher Name              -         Subject Area Taught:
Blair Kersh
Lyndsey Brown               -  Language Arts A (English)
Matthew Griep                -  Health & Physical Education (7th Grade)
Jason Kagarise                -  Health & Physical Education (6th Grade)
Carol Clark                     -  Special Education Teacher
Liz Frank                         -
Michelle Johnson             -  Language Arts B (World Language - French)
Marianne Tagge               -  Music Teacher
Peter Bianchetta               -  Science Teacher
Celia Reyes-Smith            - Science (Biology) Teacher
William Thurston               -  Instructional Assistant
Katherine Hedrick            - Language Arts A (English)
Sophia Wells-Williams      - Language Arts A (English)
Bounyakone Souvannamethy - Special Education
Maya Pick                        -  Special Education
Jenni Pollock                     - ESOL Teacher
Laura Benevento               - Health & Physical Education Teacher (6th Grade)
Nicole Zenker                   - Health & Physical Education Teacher (7th Grade)
Rachel Castonguay            - Language Arts A (English)
Bob Elkins                         -  Instructional Assistant
Jesse Horton                      -   Special Education
Victoria Mason                  -  Science Teacher
Allison Patterson                -  Language Arts A (English)
Adrianna Riccio                  -  Reading Specialist
Allison Davis                      -  Language Arts A (English)
Luke Hardy                        -  Special Education


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New Counselors:
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Counselor Name:
Jenna Moser
Marie Danosos

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We'd also like to send well wishes to those teachers/staff members who have left Glasgow, but will always be a part of the Glasgow Family.

Maggie Prusaczyk  -  Health & Physical Education
Christy Crowley - Language Arts A (English)
Shari Winston - Counselor
Kylie Foster (Petty) - Counselor
Lucy Shepley - Language Arts B (World Language - French)
Sebastian Arze - Parent Liason (Spanish)
Violet Durfee - Language Arts A (English)
Rebecca Saxena - Mathematics
Tangee Brown
David Sargent - Science/Biology
Stephanie Barrus
Amy Wheeler - Reading Specialist
Elisa Hull - Language Arts A (English)
Kevin Williams - Science
Neena Engman
Eric Blomquist  - Instructional Coach
Jim Oliver  - Interim Principal
Leslie Enright - Mathematics
Rocio Velasquez - Science
Belinda Kim - Health & Physical Education
Janice Pritchett - Health & Physical Education
LaRon Washington - Language Arts A (English)
Carrie Cleary - Language Arts A (English)

School Supply List - What Should You Get?

With school approaching, and sales on-going in stores on "Back to School" supplies, what is needed for school?

The Glasgow website has the answer for you! =).  If you go over to: http://www.fcps.edu/GlasgowMS/Parents-PTA/schoolsupplies.html
you will be able to find what you need for the school year.  This section is left up year round, so it will always be available should you ever need to reference it again.

(We have also posted a file you can print out and take with you when obtaining the school supplies - just click the link below).

We hope you're enjoying your summer, and will see you when school starts, Tuesday September 3, 2013.

Glasgow Middle School School Supply List (2013-2014)

6th Grade Science Summer Assignment Updated

The 6th grade Science Summer Assignment has been updated to clear confusion with the assignment.  The link in the "Summer Assignments" section has been updated.

Welcome Principal Penny Gros!

We would like to take the time to welcome new Prinicipal Penny Gros to the Glasgow Community! 

Mrs. Gros has been a Principal before in Fairfax County, previously working at Key Middle School (Springfield, VA) from 2006 to 2011.  Mrs. Gros also speaks Spanish fluently and is looking forward to working with the Glasgow Community!

Welcome Mrs. Gros!

Summer Break may be Coming...But the Glasgow Website

Will continue to be updated throughout the summer.

New additions that will be added will be:

• IB Section Updates (the IB section will have a deal of new additions and changes) - Stay Tuned!
• New teachers who become part of the Glasgow Community
• FCCLA addition and FCS (Family/Consumer Science) pictures
• Art Class pictures of artwork (all mediums)
• Technology pictures
• Library updates - (The Library page will be having some brand new features over the summer)
• Many more additions

We will be keeping the Glasgow site up to date as often as we can - to bring you the most recent information

Furthermore, you can find all information about Assessment at Glasgow in the IB section.  It will explain ATL's (Approaches to Learning), and more.  Check it out!

You can also follow us on Twitter!  @GlasgowMS

Have a Wonderful Summer Glasgow Community!

Summer Assignments for School

As they are sent, any summer assignments for next year will be posted on the school's website under the "About Glasgow MS" section.  The summer assignment section is divided into 4 grades - Rising 6th, Rising 7th, Rising 8th, and Rising 9th.

From there it is broken down into 4 content areas - Language Arts (English), History & Civics, Math, and Science.  If any other content are work is given, it will be located in a box below the 4 content areas for each grade.  This page will be updated as soon as any new assignment is given and similar to the website, will be kept up-to-date.

Ms. Woznica's Artwork Accepted into a juried art exhibit at the Hill Center in DC!!!

One of Ms. Woznica's drawings was accepted into a juried art exhibit at the Hill Center in DC. 

Information is attached if you'd like to see!

Congrats Ms. Woznica!

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Hilary Woznica showing at Hill Center Galleries Juried Exhibition

Over 65 artists display at historic Old Naval Hospital on Capitol Hill

Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2013)
– Hilary Woznica work has been selected as part of the Open Regional Juried Art Exhibition at the Hill Center Galleries on Capitol Hill. The show runs June 25 through September 1, 2013. Woznica is one of 65 artists whose work was chosen for the Hill Center exhibition, which was juried by Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center.

A Reception with the Artists will occur at Hill Center Galleries on June 25, 2013 at 6 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., Rasmussen will present a Gallery Talk, during which he will announce the first, second, and third place, along with honorable mention, award winners.

Hill Center Galleries consists of six distinct exhibition spaces in the exquisitely renovated Civil War-era Old Naval Hospital at 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, just one block from Eastern Market Metro. First and second floor galleries are enhanced by 14-foot ceilings and natural light, which streams in through eight-foot windows. All artwork is available for purchase.

Hill Center Galleries are open to the general public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. There are occasional closings for special events. Please call Hill Center at 202-549-4172 for confirmation of open hours on a particular day.

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital provides a vibrant home for culture, education and city life on Capitol Hill. As a hub for community and personal enrichment, Hill Center offers programming in eight focus areas: Arts & Performances; Children, Teen & Family; Computers & Technology; Food & Garden; Hobbies, Crafts & Games; Language & Humanities; Lectures & Conversations; and Mindful Motion & Health. Hill Center also hosts a Non- Profit Office Center, which provides reduced cost office space for non-profit organizations. Hill Center offers patrons the unique experience of quality programming in a restored Civil War-era naval hospital commissioned by President Lincoln. For more information, visit hillcenterdc.org.

Connect2Compete Program - From Cox Communications

Cox Communications is now participating in the national Connect2Compete program to offer low-cost broadband internet access to families with students on the free lunch program.  This program offers high speed internet to qualifying families for $9.95 per month including a router and free installation.   Additionally, families will be able to purchase a refurbished desktop or laptop computer for $150.00 through the Connect2Compete program once they are qualified through Cox.  

 

To learn about the program and how to register, families can call 1-855-222-3252 or visit www.Connect2Compete.org/Cox.   Additionally, families in areas served by Comcast may be able to get low-cost Internet and low-cost computers through the Comcast Internet Essentials program.  To learn more about Internet Essentials and how to register, families can call 1-855-846-8376 or visit www.internetessentials.com/.

 

All Fairfax County Public Schools families received a Keep In Touch message regarding the Cox and Comcast programs.  Additionally, communications messages are being distributed via the media, through My FCPS Family and My FCPS Employee, as well as through other avenues.

 

Informational flyers about the Cox Connect2Complete program can be found at:

http://www.connect2compete.org/cox/files/c2c-flyer-english.pdf

 

http://www.connect2compete.org/cox/files/c2c-flyer-spanish.pdf

La empresa Cox Communication está participando en el programa nacional Connect2Compete para ofrecer internet de banda ancha de bajo costo a familias con alumnos en el programa de almuerzo gratis. Este programa ofrece internet de alta velocidad a las familias que califican por $9.95 por mes incluyendo el router e instalación gratuita. El programa de Connect2Compete también ofrece una computadora de escritorio o laptop reformada por $150 a las familias que califican al programa atreves de Cox. Para recibir mas información acerca del programa y saber como registrarse pueden llamar al 1855-222-3252 o visitar a la página:  www.connect2compete.org/cox. Adicionalmente, familias que viven en áreas que reciben servicios de Comcast pueden recibir internet de bajo costo y computadoras de bajo costo atreves del programa Comcast Internet Essentials. Para más información acerca de Internet Essentials y saber como registrarse, familias pueden llamar al 1-855-846-8376 o visitar a www.internetessentials.com

 

http://www.connect2compete.org/cox/files/c2c-flyer-english.pdf

http://www.connect2compete.org/cox/files/c2c-flyer-spanish.pdf

Todas las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax recibieron un mensaje atreves del sistema electrónico masivo de notificación Keep in Touch acerca de los programas de Cox y Comcast. Los mensajes también han sido distribuidos por medios de comunicación, atreves de My FCPS Family y My FCPS Employee, y por otros medios.

 

 

http://www.connect2compete.org/cox/files/c2c-flyer-english.pdf

http://www.connect2compete.org/cox/files/c2c-flyer-spanish.pdf

Glasgow website available in Other Languages!

All,

If you would like to translate the website into another language, you may do so by clicking on the arrow at the top of the screen above the school header,

as shown here above.  Once you click on the header, the whole site will be translated.  There are many languages available.

As this is available now through the site, please read FCPS's translation disclaimer.

Thank you,

Glasgow Middle School

New Website!

It brings me great pleasure to announce that Glasgow Middle School has a new website! 

Some new features that are added are:

·         Availability to report your child’s absence through the website! The form will be in English and in Spanish.

·         A condensed location for all announcements

·         A brand new, dedicated section for the PTA (Parent Teacher Association)

o   On the PTA section you will be able to:

§  Access all Newsletters throughout the whole year

§  Order Glasgow Spirit Wear

§  Access the Glasgow PTA Website

·         SOL Schedule information available on the main page (during SOL time) – (this will have both the times and subjects covered)

·         Faculty/Staff information by subject and department – now with pictures, email, and phone numbers!

·         All upcoming Summer information (any required assignments, etc… given)

·         Updated IBMYP and AVID Sections

·         Updated After-School Information

·         And much, much more!

It’s an honor to provide you with the best way to keep in contact with Glasgow Middle School.  Take a look through the website – I hope you enjoy the new change!

-Mr. Stuecheli
Health & Physical Education Teacher/Web Curator