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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 . . .
"F" is for final edition and a fond farewell..... from Sharon Newcome
This is the final edition of the Student Ramblast for school year 2017-2018! WOW RAMS! What a great year we have had.
It is with mixed emotions that I write this fond farewell to the Robinson students, staff, parents and colleagues with whom I have had the pleasure to work with for the past 12 years. Co-authoring this Friday afternoon newsflash with Mary Aunon has helped us all stay on top of the many awesome events and activities that middle school life has to offer. After 31 years and having worked in two different districts in two different secondary schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia, I will be retiring and relocating to South Carolina with my husband. Please know that Robinson Secondary will always hold a special place in my heart. It is with such ram pride that I can say it has truly been a privilege and an honor to serve as a Middle School Subschool Principal. The Robinson community is one of a kind. A community where the staff (many of whom are RBSS alumni) , students and parents hold their middle and high school in such high regard. We are fortunate to have so many dedicated staff members and administrators to support this large building where we strive to "keep it small" so that all students can reach their utmost potential.
So, my dear "sev-vies" and to ALL of my former greats (grade 8's), please know that the next time you hear a loud whistle, or give/see a high-five or enjoy a life saver candy, or hear a silly rhyme, that it is just a reminder to you as to how fond I am and will always be of my time at Robinson. I will be thinking of you often. Best wishes to all and enjoy your summer!
Yours in Ram Pride, Sharon Newcome, SS 7 Principal.
8th Grade Day A Success!
Students in the class of 2022 enjoyed an afternoon of karaoke, improv, and carnival games followed by the annual student/faculty basketball game.
Thank you to the parent volunteers, teachers, coaches, and administrators for making this day so special.
Scroll down for details on the 8th grade dance on Wednesday, June 6.
 The faculty wins the big game this year.
 Ms Cheer Club in action!
 Student team 2018!
 MS Colorguard performs during halftime!
Don't Miss Your Class of 2022 Celebration!
 We hope your 8th grader will come and celebrate with his/her fellow Robinson 8th grade classmates on Wednesday, June 6 from 6-8pm in the Gold Cafeteria.
Only Robinson 8th graders may attend this end of the year celebration! Students should be ready to put on their party/dance shoes, but students DO NOT need to purchase a formal gown or prom-like dress, a tuxedo or suit, flowers, corsages or a boutonniere, etc. Dresses/outfits must be tasteful with no undergarments showing. No totally backless dresses (spaghetti straps and strapless are okay), no tube tops or midriffs or cleavage showing, please! Skirts/dresses must be of an appropriate length! Boys should wear slacks or dress pants (NO JEANS or SHORTS ) without exposed underwear and a collared shirts. No t-shirts or shorts, please. For this 8th grade end of the year celebration, …..Rams dress to impress!
There is no need or expectation for students to invite a “date” by a special or clever “proposal” or for any student to have a “date” to attend. Actually, we don’t recommend adding any pressure to what we hope is a stress-free and an all-inclusive event. This is a celebration for the whole grade level!
Please encourage your 8th grader to join us to take pictures, enjoy good food, music and other special activities to mark the end of their MS years.
Ticket Information!
Tickets are $10 and on sale now through My School
Bucks. Any student who wishes to purchase a ticket in person can do so
during A/B lunches from May 30th to June 6th (cash only). Absolutely
no tickets will be sold at the door. Students with unpaid obligations
will not be allowed to purchase a ticket or attend the dance until their
obligations are paid! Ticket price includes all food and activities inside the
event; no additional money is required.
If purchasing through My School Bucks, make sure to print out receipt and bring a copy to lunch to get a
physical ticket.
Arrival and Departure: Parents must drop-off and pick-up students at the middle school entrance #5 for this event.
Please
email Robinson.middle.sga@gmail.com with any
questions!
 Thank you Activity Sponsors!
After school activities and late bus service have ended for the school year.
Thank you to the team of Robinson teachers, staff, and community partners (listed below) who provided sponsorship and support of our students during the after school program this year.
From special events to academic support, extended learning opportunities in the arts and STEM, sport programs, youth development and service activities, our students benefited greatly from the experiences you provided and your mentorship. Way to go RAMS!
Coach
Arena
| Football
Conditioning
Coach
Arnsmeyer
| Field Hockey
Coach
Bevilacqua
| Floor Hockey
and Band of Brothers/7th
Ms.
Brand
| VA STAR Computer
Engineering
Coach
Buckholz
| Flag Football
and LAX/Boys'
Mr.
Burns
| Basketball
Intramurals |
Service-Learning Club
|
NJHS
Mr.
Calamito
| Musical Audition
Mr.
Campana
| Quiz Bowl
Ms.
Case
| LAX/Girls'
Coach
Chappell
| Dance Team
Mr.
Conway
| Band of Brothers/8th
|
Basketball
Intramurals
Ms.
Corbin
| Jewelry Club
Mr.
Corigliano
| Ceramics
Club
Ms.
Csomay
| Environmental Club
|
G.E.M.S. (Girls
Excelling in Math & Science)
Coach
Dade
| Basketball/Girls'
Ms.
Einuis
| Jazz Band
Ms.
Esslinger
| Let's Cook!
Ms.
Forte
| Yoga &
Mindfullness
Coach
Gildea
| Band of Brothers/8th
|
Basketball
Intramurals &
Rising 9th
Coach
Good
| Football Conditioning
| Broadcast Club
Ms.
Gray
| Games Club/Monday
Coach
Griffin
| Crew Clinics
Ms.
Hall
| Homework
Club | MiXXed Fit Dance
Workout
Ms.
Hard
| Musical Production
|
Theatre Sports
|
Voices of Now
Ms.
Hardwick
| Diversity Club
Ms.
Herce
| Art Club
|
NINJAS
Ms.
Hicok
| G.E.M.S. (Girls
Excelling in Math & Science)
Ms.
Holland
| Colorguard
Ms.
Hughes
| Homework Club
|
Volleyball
|
"Chillax"
Club |
NJHS
Ms.
Krellwitz
| Robotics
Ms.
Lambert
Homework Club
|
Patriot
Partnership/GMU
Ms.
Lemery
| Testing Center
Ms.
Lockard
| "Chillax"
Club
Ms.
Longworth
| G.E.M.S. (Girls
Excelling in Math & Science)
|
Testing Center
Ms.
Lyons
| League of Ladies/8th
Ms.
Malloy
| Homework
Club |
Ram Zone
|
Fitness Room
|
Diversity Club
Ms.
K. Miller
| VA STAR Computer
Engineering
Ms.
P. Miller
| Testing Center
Mr.
Moore
| RAM TV Broadcast Club
Ms.
Patsch
| Running Club
Mr.
Portare
| VA STAR Computer
Engineering
Ms.
Reade
| Speech & Debate
Coach
Reaman
| Soccer
Ms.
Robinson
| League of Ladies/7th
Mr.
Saltz
| Flag Football
|
Certamen
Mr.
Snyder
| Robotics
Mr.
Tucker
| Games Club
Mr.
Walker
| Classic Cinema Club |
NJHS
Coach
Wasserman
| Cheer Club
| SGA
Ms. Whitwell | SGA
Ms.
Wright
| League of Ladies/8th
Mr.
Zavala
| Speech & Debate
Club
VA Star Donates Computers
Photo
Robinson Secondary School stared a new club this year that included both Middle School and High School students. Students worked collaboratively with each other and staff sponsors to refurbish donated computers from Virginia Star. Virginia Star or VA STAR is a student training and refurbishment program which has participating schools across the state of Virginia. Currently there are 70 schools involved in the state of Virginia, across 40 school districts. For more information about Virginia Star, visit their website. http://vastar.org/
Robinson Secondary School would like to thank the students who worked so hard on this project as well as their sponsors; Mrs. Brand, Mr. Portare and Mrs. Miller. The club also received tech support from Robinson's Technology Support Specialists, Max Ruth and Derek Knizner. Thanks as well to Mr. Eline, Mrs. Aunon and Mr. Drake. Mr. Drake is the state coordinator for Virginia Star.
RAMS LOOKING AHEAD
JUNE
6/4: Yearbook distribution day
6/5: LS 6, Rams Read
MS Student of the Quarter celebration for select students
7th grade Civil Rights Assembly
Robinson Senior graduate parade in Robinson halls and on to feeder elementary schools!
6/6: 8th grade ONLY Evening Social, 6-8 pm, Gold Cafeteria
6/7: STUDENT HOLIDAY: GRADUATION at GMU
6/8: Literacy Day, Rams Read special events!
6/11-6/14: EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE: no lunch served!
6/11: Period 4 culminating activity, go to periods 6 and 8, dismissal at 11:45 am
6/12: Periods 1 and 3 culminating activity, dismissal at 11:45 am
6/13: Periods 6 and 8 culminating activity, dismissal at 11:45 am
6/14: Periods 5 and 7 culminating activity, dismissal at 11:45 am
6/15: LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS, dismissal at 10:00 am.
SCHOOL IS OUT FOR THE SUMMER! BE SAFE and SMART and READ!
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
Congratulations Dolores Malloy! You have been recognized as an employee who
shows that FCPS Cares.
Mrs. Malloy has been a shining example of someone who
supports students.
In this day and age, our children are faced with
emotional stress and strain more intense than we ever could have
imagined. It seems like every other week we hear about a horrible and
traumatic event -- a teen suicide, a school shooting, a tragic accident.
For many students, these causes depression, anxiety, and a fear that if they go
to school they may not make it home that day. Mrs. Malloy is doing a
fantastic job helping those students overcome their fear and focus on what they
need to. She provides supports and strategies for them to be able to feel
safe and know that she truly has their back. She is not only helping the
students be academically successful, she is truly helping them become
successful at navigating these very complicated social and emotional
waters. She is a God-send and FCPS is beyond fortunate to have her
working with our children.
This information is posted to https://www.fcps.edu/blog/fcps-cares-may-2018
Thank you for your excellent service to FCPS!
Thank you for another successful school year!!!
The Student
Services Staff will miss you and look forward to seeing our returning RAMS in
August. As a reminder, counselors will
be out of their office for a summer break as well. Have a happy, relaxing, and safe summer.
Class Changes for SY 2018-2019- The deadline to change your courses for the upcoming
school year is Friday June
23, 2018. If you have not already
done so, please contact the school. After this date changes will be made only
to resolve scheduling conflicts.
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
Rams Sport Camp
Click this
link for a complete list of FCPS Summer Learning
FCPS Summer Learning
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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