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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
The MS SGA looks forward to hosting an after school dance party on 9/26. Details forthcoming!
Welcome Back!
Thank you to all of the parents and family members who attended our Middle School Back-to-School-Night on August 28th! We hope you enjoyed the experience of walking a mile in your child's shoes - and at Robinson, our kids really do walk miles every day!
Our 7th and 8th grade students had a fun and exciting first week of school! We enjoyed our first Pep Rally and welcomed the Class of 2025, traveled to all of our classes, successfully executed our first safety drill, met teachers and made new friends. The holiday weekend is well timed!
Schedules
If you have any concerns about your student's schedule, please email the assigned counselor. To determine your child’s counselor, refer to the 9th period listed 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 Red 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 here.
Student Password Reset
If your student needs to have their Blackboard and Google Classroom passwords reset, this can be done by any classroom teacher. Parents can access Blackboard and Google Classroom through their child’s login and password.
Explore, Create, and Connect!
Parent Reminder!
Please complete the registration form so your student can take advantage of extended learning opportunities, sports, special events, and academic support programs during the school year. All students need to be in a supervised after school program by 3:00pm and parent permission is required for students to participate.
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 begin the week of 9/23, although late bus service will begin the week of 9/16 for teacher delivered academic support and select theatre arts programs.
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 9/13.
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 9/13:
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.
Arena Stage Voices of Now Program
 Registration now OPEN!
Robinson is honored to host the Voices of Now (VON) theater arts after school program, offered through a partnership with Arena Stage!
Learn the tools of theater performance, such as movement, vocal expression and collaboration, by taking a series of workshops in the fall. Participants who attend a full series are eligible to audition for the exclusive Voices of Now Robinson School Ensemble, which meets from February through May at Robinson. Ensemble members work with professional actors and directors to study acting and to write an original play performed at Arena Stage.
VON Workshop Dates, Details, and Registration Form
Attend the interest meeting on Monday, 9/16 in Davala Hall from 3:00 to 4:25pm to learn about this program, the musical production, and theater sports!
There are no date conflicts with the musical production for those wanting to participate in both programs. Register soon as space is limited!
Contact: Ms. Hard | amhard@cps.edu
Rams Looking Ahead
August 30 & September 2 | Student Holidays
September 3 & 4 | School Portrait Days During PE Classes
September 4 | RAISE Begins on Gold Days
September 12 | Interest Meeting for TJHST; 6:30 p.m. in Recital Hall
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
October 2 & 3 | Make-up Portrait Days During Lunch Periods on Café Stage
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
NEW! SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT
by Kristen Licciardo, MSW, School Social Worker
Who is your school social worker? This is my ninth year working as a school social worker. This is my fifth year at Robinson! I have been working as a social worker with children and families for 24 years. I attended California State University, Northridge and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Southern California. I spent the early part of my career working with children and families in mental health settings, including residential treatment centers, day treatment programs, non-public schools, and outpatient therapy programs. In California, I also worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker doing private practice. I relocated to Northern Virginia in 2009 and have enjoyed living on the east coast with my husband and two children, one in elementary school and one starting middle school this year!
What does your school social worker do? I provide support to children and families in the areas of mental health, accessing community resources, basic needs, and special education. I partner with our school teams and counselors to ensure all students are achieving their full academic, social and emotional potential.
What is Social Work Spotlight? I will be highlighting anything and all social work related information…an inspirational story I have come across, a book I am reading, resources in the community, special events, etc… sometimes, just a great quote for the week!
Spotlight #1: Saturday, October 12Th
ADHD/Mental Health Resource Fair
If you have a child with ADHD, CHADD and NAMI are partnering to discuss ADHD and Mental Health
Community Resources
Click here for FCPS Mental Health Resources
Student Services Department Contacts:
Director, Student Services | Ms. Frank | kmfrank@fcps.edu
DSS Registrar | Ms. Skold, meskold@fcps.edu | 703-426-2222
8th Grade Counselors by TEAM
Purple and Red | Mr. Herendeen, neherendeen@fcps.edu | 703-426-2214
Gold and Green | 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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