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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Spring Break is April 15 - 19
Robotics Team Headed to World Championship
Fusion Four, the all-girls robotics team is heading to the First Lego League World Championships later this month in Detroit! Out of over 70 teams, they came in 1st place and their team is now representing Virginia and DC in the World competition. Three of the team members go to LBSS, and the fourth, Devon R., is a 7th grader at Robinson. Way to go team and good luck!
Women in Defense (WID), a National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) affiliate, made a generous donation to help offset team travel costs to Detroit. See photo of check presentation, below, held on April 11 at LBSS.
Media links:
https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2019/04/fairfax-all-girls-robotics-team-world-championship/slide/1/
http://www.fox5dc.com/good-day/all-girls-robotics-team-fusion-four-headed-to-world-competition
 Pictured above: Robinson 7th grade student, Devon R. (4th from right), LBSS team members along with, from left to right, Penny Gros, LBSS Interim Principal, Rachel McCaffrey, Executive Director of Women In Defense, and school board members Ryan McElveen, Ilryong Moon, and Elizabeth Schultz.
Military Youth Appreciation Day
Thank you to the MS SGA for sponsoring the Purple Up for Military Youth day at Robinson. Military connected youth received purple shoelaces and wrist bands in recognition. Robinson appreciates your service!
Please note these calendar updates:
April
15-19 - Spring Break
23 - Middle School Jazz Band Concert
May
7 - Civics SOL
9 - Science 8 SOL
10 - MS Make-Up Testing
13 - Reading 8 SOL
15 - Reading 7 SOL | Middle School Band Concert 7PM
16 Math 8 & Algebra 1 SOL
17 Geometry SOL
20 - Math 7 SOL
21 - MS Make-Up Testing
22 - Middle School Orchestra Concert 7PM
23 - Middle & High School Chorus Concert 7PM
27 - No School; Memorial Day
29 - MS Expedited Retests
30 - MS Expedited Retests | Last Day After School Activities & Late Buses
31 - MS Expedited Retests | MS Music Field Trip to Williamsburg, VA
June
5 - Graduation 9:30AM Eagle Bank Arena GMU
6 - 8th Grade Day
7 - Half-Day Schedule; 4th Period Exam | 8th Grade Dance
10 - Half-Day Schedule; 1st and 3rd Period Exams
11 - Half-Day Schedule; 6th and 8th Period Exams
12 - Half-Day Schedule; 5th and 7th Period Exams
13 - Early Release 11:45AM
School Nutrition Account Reminder
Please remember to add money to your child’s school nutrition account. All accounts must be brought current before the end of the school year in June.
After School Activity Updates
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 4th 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 4/22.
3. TV screen in each sub school locker bay.
4. Follow on Twitter @RobinsonSSNews
Any cancellations will be announced during lunch periods and posted onTVs.
Helpful Hint! Forward this newsletter to your student.
Activity Updates
Activities & Late Bus Service End on May 30, 2019.
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.
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) 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
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, 4/22: Fun with spheros!
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. This program will end on May 2.
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
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
Animal Shelter Donations Needed
SOME ANIMAL FACTS ABOUT HOMELESSNESS:
Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 million are cats.
Homeless animals outnumber homeless people 5 to 1.
Only 1 out of every 10 dogs born will find a permanent home.
You can help support and make a difference to animals in the Fairfax Animal Shelter. Donate during the month of April, from April 1st to April 30th. You can leave donated items in one of the boxes located in the Sub School 7 and 8 offices, or in your science room.
Donations include such items as:
- Paper Towels
- Ziploc slider bags (Quart size)
- Small animal supplies
- High efficiency laundry detergent
- Small blankets
- New Nylabone and Kong toys for dogs
- New Cat Toys
- Towels and fleece blankets
A complete list can be found attached to the boxes in the sub school offices.
Sponsored by Ram Zone | School Contact: Ms. Malloy | dmalloy@fcps.edu
TICKETS for MARY POPPINS - ON SALE NOW!
We are SUPER excited to announce that tickets for Mary Poppins are now ON SALE! Show dates/times are:
May 2, 3, 4 and 9, 10, 11 @ 7PM
May 4 and 11 matinee @ 2pm
Order your tickets now as we will sell out!
For tickets, click on the following link: https://www.itickets.com/events/422456. Or go to www.robinsondrama.org.
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
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.
Summer Sport 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. The cost for all five weeks is only $50.
View the VIP Camp Website to learn about the camp structure, activities, fees, and to register. Space is limited so act quickly!
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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