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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Welcome Back!
Thank you for joining us for the New Student Orientation and RAM Rally on August 22nd. It was wonderful to see all the smiling and excited students. Remember, you can access your child’s school information through ParentVue in SIS. These apps can be downloaded on your phone or you can access them through the FCPS website.
(https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps).
If your child was not able to attend RAM Rally, they may pickup their schedule up in their sub school office on Monday, August 26, the first day of school. Counselors have been working hard to ensure students have full schedules. If your child has an incorrect schedule or incomplete schedule, please email your counselor. To find out who your child’s counselor is, it is listed as the 9th period on their schedule.
7th grade:
Jamee Lyons – Champions and Eagles Teams - jalyons@fcps.edu
Valerie Peters – Comets and Stars Teams - vcpeters@fcps.edu
8th grade:
Nathan Herendeen – Purple and Read Teams - neherendeen@fcps.edu
Dolores Malloy – Gold and Green Teams - dmalloy@fcps.edu
School Supplies
As students settle into their classes, teachers may share specific supply lists and requests; however, you may reference the general supply lists for middle school here.
Back-To-School Night
We invite you to our Middle School Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 7:00pm. We hope to see you then!
Attention Parents of current Middle School Algebra 1/Algebra 1 Honors students!!
The MS Math Department is hosting an Algebra in the Middle School information session on Wednesday, August 28th from 6:15 – 6:40 PM in Davala Hall before Back-to-School Night (BTSN). The Algebra teachers would like to share some information with the parents that the short time we see you in our BTSN class time may not allow for all to be covered. If you are unable to attend this session, the presentation will be shared on each teacher’s Blackboard site.
Topics include:
- The importance of having all stakeholders involved in the educational process – Student, Teacher & Parent/Guardian
- The importance of having a “Growth Mindset” and the possibility of students hitting the “Math Wall” for the first time.
- The difference between Algebra 1 and Algebra 1 Honors and that both are high school credit courses.
- Digital resource (replaces a textbook) - MathSpace
The MS SGA looks forward to hosting an after school dance party on 9/26. Details forthcoming!
Explore, Create, and Connect!
Parent Reminder! All students need to be in a supervised after school program by 3:00pm and parent permission is required for students to participate in the activity program. Please complete the registration form which will allow your student to take advantage of extended learning opportunities, sports, special events, and academic support during the school year.
Detailed program information is posted here.
The Basics!
Activity Period: 3:00 to 4:25pm
A limited number of programs will be offered on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning in October. Parent pickup only.
Start Date: Activities for middle school students begin the week of 9/23, although late bus service will begin the week of 9/16 for teacher delivered academic support and select activities.
Late Bus Service:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; departing at 4:45pm.
Late bus routes are posted in each sub school office window and available on the café stage during lunch periods for student reference.
Activity offerings for the first quarter will be finalized by mid-September, so please check back for updates in forthcoming newsletters.
New this year! In early September, students will be taught how to join their grade level google classroom site to access programming announcements and schedules. Procedures for signing up for activities will also be explained.
School Contact: Mary Aunon | After School Program Specialist | mfaunon@fcps.edu | 703-426-2339
Activity Links
Click on the links below to stay informed and connected!
View the Robinson After School Program Website
Access all program information including descriptions for activities currently offered, registration forms for specific programs, and sponsor contacts.
Options for viewing the daily schedule, beginning 9/16:
1. Activity Calendar (Link to Robinson's event calendar)
2. TV screen in each sub school locker bay.
3. Posted on Twitter @RobinsonSSNews
Any cancellations will be announced during lunch periods and posted on the TVs in each locker bay. Activities are subject to change due to facility use and staffing changes.
Rams Looking Ahead
August 28 | MS Back-to-School Night; Ram Mall 6:00pm; Class Begins 7:00pm
August 30 & September 2 | School Holidays
September 3 & 4 | Picture Days During PE Classes
September 4 | RAISE Begins on Gold Days
September 16 | Late Bus Service Begins (M, W, TH)
September 23 | MS Activities Begin This Week
September 23 | MS Dance Party; 3:00 - 4:30pm; Ticket Details Forthcoming
MS Yearbook 2019-20
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
Community Resources
Click here for FCPS Mental Health Resources
The Middle School Student Services Department contact information:
Director, Student Services | Ms. Frank | kmfrank@fcps.edu
DSS Registrar | Ms. Skold, meskold@fcps.edu | 703-426-2222
8th Grade Counselors by TEAM
Gold and Green | Mr. Herendeen, neherendeen@fcps.edu | 703-426-2214
Purple and Red | Ms. Malloy, dmalloy@fcps.edu | 703-426-2215
7th Grade Counselors by TEAM
Champions and Eagles | Ms. Lyons, jalyons@fpcs.edu | 703-426-2226
Comets and Stars | Ms. Peters, vcpeters@fcps.edu | 703-426-2225
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. Stickels, sastickels@fcps.edu
RMS Administrative Contacts:
Chris Farmerie: 7th Grade Principal | cfarmerie@fcps.edu
Harry Van Trees (Interim): 8th Grade Principal | hwvantrees@fcps.edu
Katy Frank: Director, Student Services | kmfrank@fcps.edu
Mary Aunon: After-School Program Specialist | mfaunon@fcps.edu
Bryan Hazard: System of Support Advisor | bthazard@fcps.edu
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