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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Getting to know Robinson . . . .
P is for PILOT: BACK PACK PILOT: Quarter 4!
A note to students:
A backpack pilot for quarter 4 is being implemented. A pilot is a trial run of something new to
determine the effectiveness. We are
piloting students being able to carry their backpacks to their classes to see if there is any impact on student
performance or a reduction in tardies or a reduction in the amount of lost class
time due to requests to go to locker during class to retrieve items. If you choose, you may carry your backpack
to ALL classes,
EXCEPTION: PHYSICAL EDUCATION: (you cannot secure your backpack in the
locker-rooms due to small size of your issued PE locker-room locker); assemblies in the Field House/Russell Theater; testing locations (SOL).
Here are the expectations for MS students carrying their backpacks:
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Students will house their backpacks in the area of the classroom where each teacher designates as the backpack area or class time storage space.
- Backpacks will NOT be permitted in PE
locker-rooms during school or during after school activity programming, at full school or grade level assemblies in the Field House or Russell Theater, in testing standardized/large group testing locations (SOL).
- As is our practice now, backpacks will NOT be permitted to be left
unattended on top of the lockers, on the lockerbay floor, placed in lost and found, or left outside of a classroom or placed in the locker-room.
- Staff will not be responsible for missing items
from backpacks.
- As is our practice now, the best place for personal devices/electronics should be locked in your lockers for safe-keeping.
A note to parents:
As we go through the quarter four trial, please frequently check the
weight of your child's backpack to ensure that he/she is not carrying too heavy
a load due to excessive or unnecessary items. If they don’t use it, or need it, don’t carry it!
Your student may also need your organizational help if they choose to take advantage of the pilot. We encourage students to continue to use their
lockers to store items and secure personal devices etc. Staff will not be responsible for missing or
lost items from backpacks. The best place for electronic/personal devices is locked inside the locker!
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 April 16 (PDF)
3. TV screen in each sub school locker bay.
4. Follow on Twitter @RobinsonSSNews for updates and schedule.
Any cancellations will be announced during lunch periods and posted on the TVs in each locker bay.
The activity period is from 3:00 to 4:25pm.
Late bus days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; departing at 4:45pm.
The last day for activities and late bus service is Thursday, May 31.
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.
Activity Updates
Programs NOT Meeting This Week
"Chillax" and Floor Hockey on Wednesday, April 18
Art Club and NINJAS Meeting Date Changes
Students involved in the art club and NINJAS should note the following meeting changes occurring the week of April 23:
NINJAS will meet on Tuesday, April 24 to set-up for the art show, but will not meet on Wednesday, April 25 due to the art show.
Art Club will not meet on Thursday, April 26.
Art Show Viewing: Students wishing to view the art show after school on April 25 are invited to sign-up at lunch that day. Ms. Herce will host a group of no more than 20 students for this special opportunity. Plan to meet in E203.
Basketball | Girls' Program
Wednesdays
Sponsor Contact: Varsity Coach Dade | tjdade@fcps.edu
Basketball | 8th Grade Boys'
Mondays and Wednesdays
Sponsor Contact: Varsity Coach Gildea | bjgildea@fcps.edu
Basketball | Open to All
Mondays and Wednesdays (Outside)
Contact: Mr. Conway | jpconway@fcps.edu and Mr. Burns | jrburns@fcps.edu
Students need to sign-up during their lunch period in the cafeteria each day they plan to stay after.
Backpacks need to be secured in a sub school locker prior to heading to the PE locker rooms to change.
Students must check in with a coach by 3pm in the gym.
Field Hockey Program
Calling all girls interested in learning to play field hockey. Beginners are welcome! Sign-up each Wednesday you plan to stay and meet Coach Arnsmeyer in locker room 533 by 3:00pm.
Sponsor Contact: Coach Arnsmeyer | laarnsmeyer@fcps.edu
Football Conditioning Program
Open to all 7th and 8th grade students. This program will run on Thursdays until May 31 and students may join at any time.
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
League of Ladies Showcase Event
Congratulations to the League of Ladies and their sponsors for a spectacular showcase of talent on the evening of April 12. Families were entertained with singing, modeling, poetry readings and more while enjoying refreshments in a beautifully decorated hall. Way to go RAMS!
The final meeting of the year is scheduled for Monday, April 23.
Eighth grade League of Ladies member, Fiona H., recites her original poem to end the event.
Let's Cook!
Chef Jennifer Littau returns to offer a second series of cooking lessons on Thursdays, from April 12 to May 24. This hands-on cooking class will teach students how to make seasonal and nutritious recipes while creating fun memories with friends in the kitchen!
Program fee: $25.00 | Checks payable to Robinson Secondary School
Return payment and form to Mrs. Aunon in SS8 or during your lunch period. mfaunon@fcps.edu.
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Esslinger, FACS Teacher | kwesslinger@fcps.edu
Let's Cook Program Registration Form
SGA Featured on School Website
Read about SGA sponsored events for middle school students here.
Talent Show Details Coming Soon
Stay tuned for details regarding audition and show dates as this event has been postponed until May.
Volleyball | Girls' Program
This program meets on Thursdays through late May. Students sign-up during lunch periods on the café stage, dress appropriately, and meet in the field house by 3:00pm.
Contact: Coach Hughes | ejhughes@fcps.edu
Plan ahead: May Testing Dates
RAMS LOOKING AHEAD
APRIL
4/16: STUDENT HOLIDAY, Teacher workday
4/17: LS 4: Rams Read
4/19: LS 5: FLIPPED Schedule
4/23: LS 6: Rams Read
4/25: LS 7: Digital Citizenship lesson
Robinson Pyramid Art Show, Field House 8am-8pm
4/27: LS 8: Harbor Video
MAY
5/1: LS 1: Rams Read
5/3: LS 3: Harbor video
5/7: LS 4: Rams Read
5/9: LS 5
5/11: LS 6: Harbor Video
5/14: Grade 8 CIVICS SOL at 11:20 am
5/15: LS 7: Rams Read
5/16: Grade 7 READING SOL: 8:00 am, Periods 5, 3, 7, 1
5/17: Grade 8 READING SOL: 8:00 am Periods 8, 6, 4, 8
5/18: Periods 5, 1, 3, 7
5/21: GEOMETRY SOL: 8:00 am, Periods 1, 8, 4, 6
5/22: MS Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:00 pm
5/23: Grade 7 Math/ HN SOL: 8:00 am, Periods 3, 6, 8, 4
5/24: Grade 8 MATH 8 and Algebra 1 SOL: 8:00 am, Periods 7, 5, 3, 1
5/25: Grade 8 Science SOL: 8:00 am, Periods 4, 8, 6, 4
5/28: HOLIDAY
5/30: LS 5
5/31: Last day for Late Bus Service.
Please remember that NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES are allowed in a testing site. Students, please be sure electronic devices are left in your locker and/or at home on testing dates. No electronic devices can be on one's person, including pants pockets and/or sweatshirt/coat pocket(s). Please note this also includes internet capable watches and Fitbits, along with cellphones, Ipods, tablets, gaming devices etc.
PTSO Event Volunteer Request
The Robinson PTSO looks forward to hosting the 16th annual "This Is For You" event on Wednesday, April 18. Please see event details and volunteer sign-up via the link below.
Volunteer Sign-Up
A Message From Parent Liaison Ruth Azimi
Summer V.I.P. Camp Opportunity
FCPS in partnership with the Fairfax County Neighborhood Community Services is offering a five week summer camp for rising 7th and 8th grade students. A limited number of slots are available for Robinson students. Please access camp details on the site below.
VIP Camp
website (Look for “Robinson” form to register.)
Questions? Contact Mary Aunon | mfaunon@fcps.edu | 703-426-2339
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
The
Counselors are hosting several groups during the next two months. Topics
to focus on will be:
Understanding and
building Self-Advocacy skills
Study Skills and
Community building with our English Language Learners
Mindfulness
Social Media
Counselors
will also be working in the computer labs with our 7th and 8th
grade students as part of our Career Lessons. 8th graders will
participate from April 3rd through April 8th and 7th
graders will participate from April 9th through April 12th.
SPRING
IS HERE
Tips
for you and your middle schooler as we begin spring at RMS.
While it can
be tempting to simply count down the days until summer break, spring is a prime
time to ensure your child has a productive and successful spring semester.
Keep
your grades up.
All
Students: You still have eleven
more weeks left of school and SOL testing is right around the corner. Consider staying after school to get extra
help and work hard to finish out the year strong.
Meet
with your counselor.
All
Students: If you are
struggling and need assistance or resources.
Go see your counselor, school counselors can devise a plan to help you
get back on track before it is too late. Be proactive and set up a time
to meet with your school counselor.
Reassess
your extracurricular involvement.
We have a variety of extracurricular activities after school. If you have not done so this would be a good
time to explore new activities and meet new friends. Watch GMR for a variety of daily activities, check the daily schedule on Twitter @RobinsonSSNews,
or go to the RMS afterschool webpage http://robinson-ms-activities.weebly.com
Ms. Aunon is
our afterschool specialist and is available to speak with all students on stage
during lunch.
Start
test prep for SOL.
SOLs
will begin soon. Do your best. Eat a good breakfast! Come prepared. Get a good night’s rest. Remember no electronic devices are allowed in
testing rooms. Don’t forget to visit the SOL practice site for additional
practice tools and test taking tips. http://www2.fcps.edu/RobinsonSS/testing/testing-ms.html
Plan
for the summer.
What
are your plans this summer? Summer
is a great time to examine your current school year and determine what you want
to do differently next school year. Set
your goals now. Also summer is a good time to explore your city, state, or
country. We also have a variety of local camps you may be interested in
attending. Click on the following links
to take advantage of the summer learning programs in FCPS.
Tech Adventure Camp
STEM CAMP
IFTA
Click this
link for a complete list of FCPS Summer Learning
FCPS Summer Learning
Student
Learning Plan
Find
out how Student Learning Plans prepare students for life after high school.
The Student Learning Plan
(SLP) is a process for students to plan for the
future by exploring college and career options. Students will work with their
teachers and school counselor to discover their personal strengths and
interests, create goals to help them achieve success, plan for courses that
meet high school graduation requirements and prepare for life after high
school.
The development of the SLP
starts in middle school and is updated regularly as each student’s academic,
personal, and career goals change. This plan is created and stored
electronically in Family Connection. Students will use Blackboard 24/7 to access Family
Connection.
The SLP is required for
all middle school students and for high school students who entered the
ninth grade for the first time in or after the 2014-15 school year.
Counselors will be going
into classrooms to present this information to 7th graders and 8th graders in April.
For more information about your child’s
Student Learning Plan. Click the link
below:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/student-learning-plan
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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