Robinson Student Ram Blast, Week of March 6, 2017

After School Activity Links

After School Program Website

Access all program information including activity descriptions, daily calendar, registration forms for specific programs, and sponsor contacts.  FCPS login needed to access forms.

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.

Activity Calendar

Check this daily for a list of confirmed activities and sign-up instructions. Students sign-up on the cafeteria stage during their lunch period.

The daily activity schedule and club and activity announcements now scroll on flat screens installed in each sub school locker bay. Students may also check here for sign-up instructions and the latest updates.


Activity Updates

Spring Athletic Program Updates: 

Basketball/8th Grade Boys:  Monday, 3/20; Thursday, 3/24

Cheer: Wednesday, 3/29

Field Hockey:  Meeting on Wednesday, 3/8 instead of 3/9 this week only!

Football Conditioning:  Thursdays; ongoing (Click here for required form)

Students need to check activity the schedule daily for cancellations due to inclement weather and the need for the high school athletic programs to use the field house. All programs sponsored by Robinson high school coaches.


Boys' Basketball

Spring League Tryouts Dates:

Monday, 3/6, Thursday, 3/9, Monday, 3/13 - Change into PE uniform and meet in the gym by 3:00pm

Monday, 3/20 & Thursday, 3/23  – After school basketball program begins; sponsored by Coach Jeremy Horvat - jphorvat@fcps.edu

Take the late bus home at 4:40pm


MS Girls' Basketball

Coach Dade will offer a skill based basketball program on Wednesdays, beginning March 8th.  Interested students should plan to sign-up on the cafeteria stage during lunch periods each Wednesday you plan to stay.

Wear appropriate athletic attire and meet Coach Dade by 3:00pm in the gym.  The program ends at 4:15pm in time to catch the late bus home at 4:40pm.

Coach TJ Dade contact: tjdade@fcps.edu

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Classic Cinema Club

Join the Classic Cinema Club in Rm.  A114 on Weds., March 8 for the timeless western, High Noon.  A marshal who has just retired must decide whether or not to face a criminal who has been released from prison and is out for revenge.


College Partnership Program - 8th Grade Only

The College Partnership Program (CPP) is accepting applications for new members. CPP supports first generation and students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education explore, apply and enroll in college.  CPP is actively recruiting current 8th - 11th grade students who are motivated and will benefit from the support of this program.  For more information about CPP contact Ms. Rashida Williams, rdwilliams@fcps.edu

The application deadline is March 31st.  Students can apply online or via a paper application.  Paper applications are available in English, Arabic, Korean and Spanish.  See Ms. Robinson, Robinson's CPP advocate, for more information about the application process and access to paper applications. 

Interested students should plan to attend the after school meetings on Monday, March 6 and Monday, March 20 in A103 to learn about the high school program and/or receive assistance with the application process. 

School CPP Contact: Ms. Anecia Robinson, abrobinson@fcps.edu.

Click Here for CPP Application and Information


MS Girls' Volleyball

Begins Monday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 8

Sponsored by Coach Emily Hughes, ejhughes@fcps.edu

Students should plan to sign-up on the cafeteria stage during their lunch period each day they plan to stay after.  Beginners are welcome and students should meet Coach Hughes in the gym by 3:00pm. PE uniform and athletic shoes required. Attend one or both days each week

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Robotics Program

Technology Education teacher, Mr.Snyder, will offer a robotics program on Thursdays, beginning March 16th.  Interested students need to register for this program as space is limited.  Click here for the form and program details.

Late bus service available, departing Robinson at 4:40pm.


Yoga

Begins Monday, March 6

Click here for Information and Registration Form

Limited to 12 students; Free and mats provided.

Return form to Mrs. Aunon or sub school office; take the late bus home at 4:40pm

Wear comfortable clothing!

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MS SGA Sponsors Basketball Tournament on Thursday, April 6

Calling All Players . . Attend the interest meeting on Thursday, March 16

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Ceramics club sponsor and art teacher, Mr. Corigliano, demonstrates use of the pottery wheel.

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Military Connected Youth (MCY) Club

The donation drive continues for the "Help for Heroes" campaign!

Collection boxes are located throughout the middle school.

Thank you for your generosity!

The next after school club meeting is Monday, March 20.

Website Resource for FCPS Military Families:

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/military-families


SGA Hosts Annual Cancer Awareness Event

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Summer Learning Opportunities in FCPS

Click here for link to summer camps and enrichment programs. 



Respect, Honor, and Spirit

The following students received a pair of Robinson sunglasses! 

Rams, thank you for showing respect, honor and spirit.  

Grade 7:

Rachel J.                (Media Center)

Skander L.                  (Burford)

Caryln Y.                  (Bergquist)

Sophia J.                (Media Center)

Nicholas M.            (J. Gray)


Grade 8:     

Claire A.                 (Burford)

Dean A.                  (Karg)

Gul S.                    (Eckhardt)

Joe P.                     (Hall)

Andrew L.              (Karg) 

RAMS LOOKING AHEAD

March:

3/3, 3/4:                MS Orchestra Assessment @ Westfield HS

3/7:                       8th grade online Writing SOL test (short paper)

                              Schedule:   LS 5 (8th grade testing begins at 8:00 am) ,                                                      Period 8, Period 4, Period 6.

3/8:                       8th grade online Writing SOL test (multiple choice)

                              Schedule:   Period 7, Period 1, Period 3, Period 5

                                ALL 8th grade eats A lunch:  10:50-11:20

                                8th grade multiple choice writing testing begins at 11:20                                      ALL 7th grade eats  B lunch: 11:20-11:50 

                      

3/14:                     Concert/Symphonic Pre-Assessment concert 7pm, Russell

3/15:                     MS Choir Pre-Assessment concert  7pm, Russell

3/18:                     MS Band Assessment @  Lake Braddock

3/20:                     Cadet/Area Band Concert,  7pm  Russell

3/24:                     STUDENT HOLIDAY

                             MS Choir Assessment @ Lanier MS

3/31:                     MS School Counselor's Walk and Talk


Counselors' Corner

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

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Parents and students if you have not already done so, please return your signed course selection sheet for SY 17-18 to your science teacher or counselor. 

We encourage you to visit our student services website for specific information.

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The March Writing SOL Test will be given to all 8th graders in March.  For more information including dates and times, please click on the link below for the March SOL Testing Calendar. 

March SOL Testing Calendar

Student VUE/Parent VUE 

Parent Tip:  To track academic progress and access the student grade book, Click here for link to webpage with information about SIS and Parent VUE.  Thank you for partnering with FCPS to assist in your student’s academic success.


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


MS Administrative Contacts:

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

                                  After School Program 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