Robinson Student Ram Blast, Week of October 17, 2016


After School Program Activity Links

After School Program Website

Access all program information, including descriptions and links to the daily activity calendar and registration forms for specific programs.

1st Quarter Schedule/Planner 

Use this planning tool to see what's offered and when, but always check the activity calendar daily for a list of confirmed activities. Access to quarter schedule and forms via student FCPS account.

Activity Calendar

Check this daily for a list of confirmed activities and sign-up instructions.

Late bus service is provided on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays departing Robinson at approximately 4:40pm. Routes are posted in each sub school office window and on 24-7.

Follow on Twitter @RMSActivities for activity cancellation alerts.


Jewelry Club Begins on Monday, October 17

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Learn beading techniques. Design and create necklaces, earring, bracelets, and more for yourself or as gifts!   All tools and supplies are provided. Sign-up during lunch on the cafeteria stage.  Limited to 10.

Meet at 3pm in the sub school 8 locker bay.

 


Activity Announcements

Arena Stage offers Voices of Now Theatre Workshops

Four spaces remain in the final workshop series; registration required! Click here to learn about this exciting acting and writing program.

Boys' LAX - New!

Attend the interest meeting with Coach Buckholz on Thursday, October 20 at 3pm. Location will be posted on the activity calendar.

Ceramics Club

Begins on Monday, October 17th. Click here to learn more.  A few spaces remain for the fall session. Act fast!

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

All students are welcome to join FBLA.  Attend the interest meeting on Thursday, October 20 in E213 to learn more.

Jazz Band Auditions

Jazz Band auditions will be held during RAISE on October 21, 25 and 27.  Please see Mrs. Einuis in Room 402 for audition music and information.

Let's Cook!

The fall program has filled. Program will be offered again in the winter and during the spring quarters.  Stay tuned!

National Jr. Honor Society 

Attention 8th grade students! Attend one of the mandatory meetings for all candidates for the National Junior Honor Society scheduled for Monday, October 17 OR Monday, October 24.  Both meetings will be in the GOLD Cafeteria.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Burford or Mr. Burns.


The Running Club is Back!

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RMS Dance Team Begins on Friday, October 21!

Attend the interest meeting to meet the coach and learn more about this program with performance opportunities!  Meet in the main hallway by the middle school by 3:00pm.  Parent pick-up at 4:15pm, entrance #1.

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Google Computer Science (CS) Club

Learn to code as you create your own music video.  Click here for the form or students may pick-up a hard copy on the cafeteria stage during their lunch period.  Return your completed form to either sub school office or directly to Ms. Aunon during lunch periods in the cafeteria.  See the sponsor, Mrs. Musser, in Room E214 or Ms. Aunon if you have any questions.

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Students go directly to the library by 3pm on 10/31. No need to sign-up. Ends at 4:15pm

Respect, Honor, and Spirit

The following students received Robinson Ram water bottle and selected an item from the prize chest  in our weekly RHS drawing.  Rams, thank you for showing respect, honor and spirit.  

Grade 7:

Ian J.                 (Lesko)

Lauren R.          (Hall) 

Evangeline T.    (Lesko) 

Nate W.             (Lesko)

Quinn H.           (Gilbert) 

Grade 8:

Dean A.            (Karg)

Delecine J.       (Karg)

Hawaa S.         (S. Wright)

Gul  S.             (Engel)

Gavin C.          (Engel) 


RAMS LOOKING AHEAD

October:       

10/18-19:         Make up pictures in cafeterias during lunches

10/19:              Early release at 12: 05 due to PSAT; no after school                                       activities

10/21:              Jazz Band Auditions held during RAISE (see Ms. Einuis)

                        HOME football vs. Herndon, 7:00 pm

                        8th grade band night at football game

10/25-10/28:    7th grade MWEE/ Science Field trip,  one team per day, 

10/25:              Jazz Band Auditions held during RAISE (see Ms. Einuis)                      

10/27:              Jazz Band Auditions held during RAISE (see Ms. Einuis)

10/28:              AWAY football vs. Broad Run, 7:00 pm

November:

11/1:                Finance Park field trip 

11/2:                Finance Park Field trip:  Red Team/Vossler

11/3:                Finance Park Field trip:  Purple Team/Burns

11/4:                2 hour early release,   end of 1st quarter; no activities

                        HOME football vs. Centreville, 7:00 pm

11/6:                Daylight savings time ends

11/7:                Student HOLIDAY, Teacher workday

11/8:                Student Holiday                          

11/9:                Finance Park Field trip:   Green Team/Fones

11/10:              Finance Park Field trip:    Gold Team/Tucker

                        All district chorus auditions @ Stone MS

11/21:              Jr. District Orchestra Auditions at LBSS                        

11/23:             Two hour early release; no after school activities

11/23, 11/24:   HOLIDAY


Counselors' Corner

Welcome to Counselors’ Corner:  an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services. 


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Fall is definitely here. We hope you are taking the time to enjoy the beautiful weather with your family and friends.   Below are some upcoming/events happening at RMS. 

Counselors’ Classroom Lessons for Students

This month both the 7th graders and 8th graders came to Russell Theatre so that the counselors could share the mandatory FCPS lessons on Anti-bullying and Sexual Harassment.  This event took place during learning seminar. 

The goals of these lessons were:

1. To assist students with learning the appropriate behaviors for school.

2. To inform students of their resources at school and how to access them.

3. To discuss the importance of how to keep Robinson a safe environment,

4. To encourage appropriate boundaries, and to share the role of social network in bullying behaviors (cyber-bullying). 


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Upcoming Events

Wellness Screening

Robinson Secondary School will be conducting a School Wide Wellness Screening on:

Wednesday, November 2nd - 7th Grade Students

Monday, November 14th -   9th Grade Students

Wednesday, November 16th - 11th Grade Students

A KIT (Keep in Touch) was sent out to parents a few weeks ago explaining the screening.  You can access the letter on our website by going to:

http://www2.fcps.edu/RobinsonSS/ .  Scroll down to Depression Screening and click on Letter and Opt out Form.


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Upcoming Middle School Student Services Events

Middle School Advisory Council Meeting

Did you know that the Middle School Counseling Program has a Mission Statement?

Our mission statement reads:  The Robinson Middle School Counseling Program will provide comprehensive services addressing the academic, personal/social, and career development of all students.  The school counselors as advocates will collaborate with the school community and encourage all students to recognize their potential to be lifelong learners and productive citizens in a diverse society. 

One way we provide our services is through our Advisory Council.  The advisory council is a representative group of stakeholders (e.g. parent, staff, community, administration, etc.) selected to review and advise on the implementation of the school counseling program.

Robinson Middle School Advisory Council Meeting will be held November 3rd.  The counselors are actively working on our presentation to the Council and are excited about sharing our program and obtaining feedback and recommendations.

The Middle School Student Services Department along with the counselors and clinical staff are happy to be sharing your child’s world with us. 

Below you will find our contact information.

Jennifer Miley, Director of Student Services: 

jmmiley@fcps.edu  703-426-2222

Maria Skold, Student Services Assistant/Registrar

meskold@fcps.edu 703-426-2222

Jamee Kelley (7th) Champions and Eagles: jakelley@fpcs.edu   703-426-2226

Dolores Malloy (7th) Comets and Stars: dmalloy@fcps.edu  703-426-2225

Richie Bevilacqua (8th) Gold and Purple: rjbevilacqua@fcps.edu 703-426-2215

Anecia Robinson (8th) Green and Red: abrobinson@fcps.edu  703-426-2214

Kristen Licciardo, Social Worker:  kflicciardo@fcps.edu 703-426-2229

Erika King, School Psychologist: elking@fcps.edu  703-426-2213


Administrative Contacts:

Mary Aunon:            After-School Program Specialist  mfaunon@fcps.edu   

                                  Activities Office: 703-426-2339

Sharon Newcome:   8th Grade Principal swnewcome@fcps.edu

Scott Bergquist:      7th Grade Principal  srbergquist@fcps.edu

Jennifer Miley:         Director, Student Services jmmiley@fcps.edu