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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Diversity Club Sponsors Kindness Campaign
Students were invited to sign the pledge banner during last week's Kindness in Action week. Hundreds of students pledged to spread positivity and display acts of kindness. Way to go RAMS!
After School Program Updates
Activity Sign-up Procedures
Students sign-up for activities during their lunch period on the café stage each day the activity is scheduled.
Select programs require a separate registration due to design and/or time commitment involved. Click here to view the list. Return all forms to Ms. Aunon or to your sub school office.
Activity Period: 3:00 to 4:25pm. Students are responsible for reporting to the activity location by 3pm. Attendance is taken and a small snack provided.
Late bus days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; departing at 4:45pm.
Late bus routes are posted in each sub school office window.
Parent pick-up on Tuesdays and Fridays at 4:30pm, entrance #1.
After School Program Office Contacts:
Mary Aunon, After School Program Specialist, or Cathy Daniel | 703-426-2339
Click on the links below to stay connected!
View the After School Program Website
Access all program information including activity descriptions, photos, registration forms for specific programs, and sponsor contacts.
View the 3rd Quarter Schedule | Planning Tool
View all options and select activities by day of the week.
Options for viewing the daily schedule and meeting locations:
1. Activity Calendar (Links to school event calendar; scroll down & filter)
2. Activity Schedule Week of 3/25.
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.
Helpful Hint! Forward this newsletter to your student.
Activity Updates
Basketball
Coach Dade and Coach Gildea offer programs for students interested in playing at the high school level. Students work on fundamental skill development and have time for play.
Interested students need to sign-up during their lunch period each day they plan to stay so the coaches can plan for court space.
No backpacks in the PE locker rooms! Meet your coach in the gym by 3pm.
Girls Program | Mondays
Coach Contact: Coach Dade | tjdade@fcps.edu
Boys Program | Wednesdays
Boys Rising Freshmen League (RFL) Tryout/Practice | Thursdays
Coach Contact: Coach Gildea | bjgildea@fcps.edu
Please note: Athletic programs in the gym may be canceled if the high school baseball and/or softball teams need to practice indoors. An announcement will be made during lunch periods and posted on Twitter.
 Cheer Club
The RMS Cheer Club meets on Wednesdays. Sign-up each Wednesday you plan to stay. Secure your backpack in your sub school locker, change in one of the PE locker rooms, and meet Coach Barnes outside the wrestling room in the gym by 3:00pm. Program ends at 4:25pm and late bus service is available, departing Robinson at 4:45pm.
Sponsor Contact: Coach Barnes | rwbarnes@fcps.edu
Classic Cinema Club
Join the Classic Cinema Club in A114 on Thursday, March 28 for Walt Disney’s Dumbo. A young circus elephant is made fun of because of his unusually large ears until it is realized they provide him with a very special ability. Sign-up at lunch on the 28th.
Field Hockey
Join the field hockey club sponsored by Coach Arnsmeyer on Wednesdays. Students with all levels of experience are welcome and should bring a stick, which may be stored in the sub school office. Otherwise, equipment will be provided. Students may join at any time.
Plan to meet Coach Arnsmeyer in locker room 533 by 3:00pm. (No backpacks allowed.) Make sure to sign-up each Wednesday during your lunch period each week you plan to stay.
Coach Contact: Coach Arnsmeyer | laarnsmeyer@fcps.edu
Football Conditioning & Weight Training
Students participating in this program must have parent permission due to the use of the high school weight room equipment. Return the completed Parental Authorization and Acknowledgment of Risk form to your sub school office. Hard copies will also be available during lunch periods in the cafeteria.
Program days: Mondays and Thursdays.
3:00 to 4:25pm; Late bus service available departing Robinson at 4:45pm
Sponsor: Coach Arena | paarena1@fcps.edu
Girls Excelling in Math & Science
All middle school girls are welcome to attend any or all of the six G.E.M.S. sessions to be held after school on Mondays. Students will participate in a variety of exploratory and hands on STEM activities. No registration required, but space is limited to 20 students for each session. Sign-up on the cafeteria stage during lunch periods each Monday.
Monday, 3/25: Chemistry in the Kitchen
Location: Science Lab A123
Sponsor contact: Ms. Csomay | jbcsomay@fcps.edu
Homework Club
Students wishing to stay in the library after school need to sign-up for Homework Club offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. All resources will be available for student use, but space is limited to 20 students each day. Students will meet in a classroom for attendance and snack and proceed to the library at 3:10pm.
Meeting locations:
Mondays in A116 | Ms. Layer
Wednesdays in A103 | Ms. Malloy
Thursdays in A220 | Ms. Hughes
Running Club
Running Club meets after school on Wednesdays. We run, sprint, walk, and have a "game" after each session. We always welcome new members!
Leave your backpack in your locker and wear sneakers. We will continue to meet and will use the middle school fitness room if we have inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you!
Sign-up during your lunch period each Wednesday you plan to stay and change in locker bay restrooms before meeting by 3:00pm in the main hallway by the middle school.
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Burford and Mr. Walker | rmburford@fcps.edu
SGA Tie-Dye Event
Sign-up during your lunch period as space is limited!
Spanish Culture Club
The next meeting of the Spanish Culture Club, which is open to any middle school student enrolled in any level one Spanish class, is Thursday, 3/28. Students will play games in Spanish.
Sponsor Contact | Ms. Vasquez | kmvazquez@fcps.edu
Volleyball | Girls
This program meets every Monday and Tuesday with late bus service available on Mondays, departing Robinson at 4:45pm. Parent pick-up is required at 4:30pm on Tuesdays. Students will work on skill building and have time to play games. Beginners are welcome.
Please note: Athletic programs in the gym may be canceled if the high school baseball and/or softball teams need to practice indoors. An announcement will be made during lunch periods and posted on Twitter and the locker bay TVs.
Coach Contact: Coach Hughes | ejhughes@fcps.edu
 Coach Hughes hosts volleyball clinics open to all middle school girls.
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
It's not too early to make plans for the summer!
FCPS Summer Learning Opportunities
Registration is open for the following Fairfax County Public Schools summer enrichment camps and institutes: Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), Institute for the Arts (IFTA), STEM Camp, Tech Adventure Camp, and Adult and Community Education (ACE) Extended Day Enrichment programs. These camps and institutes will be held at Fairfax High School.
General information on individual programs and registration is available on the Summer Learning web page. Transportation from select schools outside of the Fairfax High School pyramid is included in the tuition for E-IFTA, IFTA, STEM Camp, and Tech Adventure Camp. Students should register for programs based on the grade they are in during the current 2018-19 school year.
VIP Summer Camp Opportunity
Rising 7th and 8th grade students are invited to register for the summer VIP Camp. This year, the five week sport camp will be held at Irving Middle School, but space is limited to 30 students from Robinson. Bus transportation will be provided; departing from Robinson and returning there in the afternoon.
View the VIP Camp Website to learn about the camp structure, activities, fees, and to register. Space is limited so act quickly! Registration ends April 5th.
School contact: Mary Aunon | mfaunon@fcps.edu
Community Resources
Click here for FCPS Mental Health Resources
The Middle School Student Services Department contact information:
Director of Student Services | Jamee Lyons, jalyons@fcps.edu | 703-426-2222
DSS Assistant/Registrar | Ms. Skold, meskold@fcps.edu | 703-426-2222
7th Grade Counselors
Champions & Eagles Teams | Mr. Herendeen, neherendeen@fcps.edu | 703-426-2225
Comets & Stars Teams | Ms. Malloy, dmalloy@fcps.edu | 703-426-2226
8th Grade Counselors
Gold & Purple Teams | Ms. Abuasi, hhabuasi@fcps.edu | 703-426-2214
Green & Red Teams | Ms. Robinson, abrobinson@fcps.edu | 703-426-2215
Social Worker: Ms. Licciardo, kflicciardo@fcps.edu | 703-426-2229
School Psychologist: Ms. King, elking@fcps.edu | 703-426-2213
Special Education Department Chair: Ms.Hawkins, lrhawkins@fcps.edu
RMS Administrative Contacts:
Chris Farmerie: 8th Grade Principal | cfarmerie@fcps.edu
Sara Genetin: 7th Grade Principal | sjgenetinpil@fcps.edu
Jamee Lyons: Director, Student Services | jalyons@fcps.edu
Mary Aunon: After-School Program Specialist | mfaunon@fcps.edu
Bryan Hazard: System of Support Advisor | bthazard@fcps.edu
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