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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
BALANCING ACT: Having a family calendar in which both academic and recreational obligations or responsibilities/activities are posted and in clear view (in the kitchen, on the refrigerator) or other "central" place in your home helps to keep everyone informed. Learning how to manage time by breaking down long term assignments into manageable chunks and scheduling exactly what you hope to have accomplished by a certain date or what supplies you may need by a set date will serve you well! In addition to your personal device calendars and notes, your student agenda book has monthly calendars (pp. 22-31) and also a notes section under Saturday of each week. Organization helps you keep balanced and reduces the stress of being overwhelmed when due dates are overlooked or....gasp.....forgotten! Need help finding your balance? Ask your teacher for a RAISE pass or schedule an after school on the teacher's offered day or schedule a time with your counselor. You have many supports to keep you balanced!
Jazz Band Presents Sweets N' Swing Concert
We hope to see you THIS Tuesday, February 13th at our annual Sweets N'
Swing concert in the gold cafeteria starting at 7:00pm. It will feature our middle school and both high school jazz
ensembles. All are welcome!
Don't Miss the RMS Musical!
Final performances on February 9th, 10th, and 11th!
Purchase Tickets Here
Please note that when purchasing
on Ticketleap’s mobile website, you are unable to purchase specific seats. You
can still choose your section, but it will automatically place the seat closest
to the stage in your cart. If you wish to choose your exact seat, simply
purchase the tickets from a computer.
We will also be having
a Family-Friendly Fair before each of the Saturday matinees! Lots of stations
will be set up with games and crafts and #Mermaidchandise! More information can
be found on the Rambunctious Theatre Company website.
http://www.robinsondrama.org/home/
After School Activity Links
Click on the links below to stay informed and connected!
View the After School Program Website
Access all program information including activity descriptions, daily calendar, registration forms for specific programs, and sponsor contacts.
View The Quarter Schedule/Planner
Use this planning tool to see what's offered on each day, but remember to confirm by checking the daily activity calendar.
Options for viewing the daily calendar:
1. Activity Calendar (Link to Robinson's new school website)
2. Activity Schedule Week of February 12 (PDF)
3. TV screen in each sub school locker bay.
4. Follow on Twitter @RobinsonSSNews
Any cancellations will be announced during lunch periods and posted on the TVs in each locker bay.
Students are responsible for reporting to an activity location by 3:00pm.
The activity period is from 3:00 to 4:25pm.
Late bus days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; departing at 4:45pm.
Activity Updates
New programs beginning week of March 5:
Basketball Intramurals, Basketball/Girls' Program, Basketball/8th Grade Boys' Program, Cheer Club, Field Hockey, and Volleyball/Girls/ Program. Check the Quarter Schedule/PlanningTool (above) for meeting day details.
Please note: Programs in the field house may be canceled on inclement weather days due to the need for the high school spring sports teams to practice inside. Updates will be posted on the TVs in the locker bays.
Academic Support
Do you need a quiet place to complete your homework?
Sign-up for the homework club, offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Although students initially meet in a classroom for a snack, all students will move to the library for the duration of the activity period. Check the daily schedule for classroom meeting location.
Do you need extra help from one of your teachers?
Ask your teacher to determine which late bus day is his/her after school help day and make an appointment to stay after to get the support you need. Or, do the same for RAISE time support on GOLD days.
Classic Cinema Club (Rescheduled from 2/7)
Join the
Classic Cinema Club in Rm. A114 on Weds., Feb. 14 for the underdog story of
Rocky. A no name boxer is given the opportunity of a lifetime to
fight the heavyweight champion of the world. See the original movie that
started the classic series.
College & Career Exploration Program New!
Attend the interest meeting on Thursday, 2/15 in A122 to learn more about this program sponsored by 8th grade counselor, Ms. Lyons. jalyons@fcps.edu Open to 8th grade students only.
The College Partnership Program (CPP) is now accepting
applications for new members. CPP supports first generation and students who
are traditionally underrepresented in higher education as they 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 visit our
website https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/college-partnership-program-cpp
or contact Ms. Lakeyta Smith, lnsmith1@fcps.edu.
The application deadline is March 16, 2018.
Football Conditioning Program
Open to all 7th and 8th grade students and students may join at any time. This program will run on Thursdays until late May.
A signed parent permission form must be returned to the sub school office or to Ms. Aunon before participating in this program as it permits student access to the high school weight room. Sponsor Contact: Coach Good, rjgood@fcps.edu
G.E.M.S. (Girls Excelling in Math & Science)
The next meeting day for this program will be Wednesday, February 14th. Space is limited, so remember to sign-up during your lunch period on the 14th. A special activity for Valentine's Day is planned!
Service-Learning Club & SGA Sponsor
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS (RAK) Campaign
Show your school spirit! How can you make our school and community a kinder place?
Third Party Compliments are back this year! These are anonymous, positive messages that
students can write to their friends, classmates, or teachers AND that teachers
can write to their students or colleagues. Cards may be written during lunch periods in the cafeteria and collection boxes will be located in the café and sub school offices. Listen for the announcement on GMR for more details!
TV Broadcasting Club New!
Join the new TV Broadcast Club! Students will learn to produce a periodic news show and create story packages using modern broadcasting equipment and techniques. Sign-up during your lunch period each Wednesday you'd like to stay for this program. Open to all middle school students!
Sponsored by Mr. Moore. clmoore@fcps.edu
Voices of Now (VON) Ensemble
The middle school ensemble will begin rehearsals from 2:50 to 4:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning Friday, February 16. A complete rehearsal schedule will be provided on the 16th.
This theatre arts program is offered through a partnership with Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.; now beginning it's eighth year at Robinson Secondary School.
 Click here to order your yearbook!
Cash and/or a check payable to Herff Jones also accepted.
For more info, contact Adrienne Forte- amforte@fcps.edu
RAMS LOOKING AHEAD
FEBRUARY:
2/12: LS 6, Rams Read
WIDA training Period 6 and 8 for select students
2/14: LS 7, Digital Citizenship lesson
WIDA testing (writing) during LS for select students
2/15: WIDA testing (speaking) Period 5 and 7 for select students
2/16: LS 8: Harbor video
2/19: HOLIDAY
2/21: LS 1, Core Values
2/22: MS Orchestra Concert, 7pm, Russell
2/23: LS 3, Harbor Video
2/27: LS 4, Flipped Schedule
A Message from Parent Liaison Ruth Azimi
Estimados Padres de Familia,
En la búsqueda de lograr nuestra
meta que es que nuestros estudiantes tengan más éxito, necesitamos saber cómo
poder apoyarlos tanto a Uds. como padres; y a ellos, como estudiantes. Deseamos
saber de que manera podemos ser útiles y sumar sus esfuerzos a los nuestros
para que sus hijo/as logren alcanzar sus metas.
Queremos darles la bienvenida en
la escuela y si necesita alguna información acerca de programas y/o actividades
que podrían interesarles, por favor llame a la oficina de enlace familiar y
hable con la Sra. Ruth Azimi. Se puede comunicar con ella al teléfono
703-426-2257 o a su correo electrόnico RMAzimi@fcps.edu
Queremos comunicarles que el
miércoles, 7 de febrero a las 7:00 de la noche
en la biblioteca, se llevará a cabo una reuniόn de padres hispanos donde
compartiremos mucha informaciόn que puede ser de mucho apoyo para nuestros
hijo/as. Por favor acompáñenos! Los
esperamos!.
Registration is now open! Enrichment institutes and camps
focus on specific areas such as fine and performing arts, technology, study
skills, science, and world languages.
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics (STEM) Camp, Tech Adventure Camp (TAC), Institute for the Arts
(IFTA), and the Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) classes will be held
at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Programs run between June 25 and July
27, 2018. Bus transportation is provided from select high schools and
middle schools outside of the Lake Braddock pyramid.
Transportation to and from the selected high schools is the responsibility of
the parent/guardian or student.
Grade level eligibility for each
program refers to the current 2017-18 school year. Click on central institutes and camps for additional
information.
Thomas Jefferson High School for
Science and Technology will host a technology institute for middle school
students and a science and engineering institute for high school students.
ACE enrichment classes stimulate students’ curiosity and
provide creative learning experiences in the areas of culinary arts,
leadership, test preparation, technology, study skills, ESOL, and world
language exploration. ACE also offers a premier driver’s education Behind
the Wheel program to prepare students to obtain their driver’s license.
Click on ACE enrichment
classes
for
additional information.
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
Student Services Information
It is hard to believe that we are already
starting to plan for the 2018-2019 school year! After the winter break students
will begin selecting courses and meet individually with their counselors to
review their selections. Please be sure to read through this newsletter as it
contains a wealth of information regarding the academic advising process.
Below
you will find a timeline that includes a series of transition events for Rising 8th grade students.
These events are designed to assist students and parents in selecting courses
for the 2018-2019 school year.
Below
you will find a timeline that includes a series of transition events for Rising 9th grade students.
These events are designed to assist students and parents in selecting courses
for the 2018-2019 school year.
Parent Portal
Student services is excited to announce that RSS is utilizing a brand new resource, the SOS Signs of Suicide Parent Portal, as a part of our school-wide wellness screening and suicide prevention efforts. Login to this free educational site for information on warning signs and risk factors for youth depression and suicide, access to useful resources, and to learn more about the key message all students will learn: ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell). To access this anonymous mental health resource, enter:
https://sossignsofsuicide.org/user/login?destination=
Username: rss-par
Password: rams
Community Resources
Click here for FCPS Mental Health Resources
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.
We encourage you to visit our student services website for specific information.
Jennifer Miley: Director of Student Services
jmmiley@fcps.edu 703-426-2222
Kristine Chevannes-Smith: Student Services Assistant/Registrar
kchevannessm@fcps.edu 703-426-2222
Jamee Lyons (8th) Green/Red: jalyons@fpcs.edu 703-426-2214
Dolores Malloy (8th) Gold/Purple: dmalloy@fcps.edu 703-426-2215
Richie Bevilacqua (7th) Comets/Eagles: rjbevilacqua@fcps.edu 703-426-2225
Anecia Robinson (7th) Champions/Stars: abrobinson@fcps.edu 703-426-2226
Kristen Licciardo, Social Worker: kflicciardo@fcps.edu 703-426-2229
Erika King, School Psychologist: elking@fcps.edu 703-426-2213
Lauren Hawkins, Special Education Department Chair: lrhawkins@fcps.edu
RMS Administrative Contacts:
Mary Aunon: After-School Program Specialist mfaunon@fcps.edu
After School Program Office: 703-426-2339
Chris Farmerie: 8th Grade Principal cfarmerie@fcps.edu
Sharon Newcome: 7th Grade Principal swnewcome@fcps.edu
Jennifer Miley: Director, Student Services jmmiley@fcps.edu
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