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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Robinson Secondary School Website
RAISE Time Begins
On Wednesday, September 4, students had the opportunity to attend their first RAISE session. As a reminder, RAISE means: Ram Academic Intervention Support for Everyone which is a 45 minute period immediately following Learning Seminar on Gold Days. Students may request time with a particular teacher to receive academic support or teachers may initiate attendance for specific students during this remedial period. Students must make arrangements in advance by requesting a pass from the teacher they wish to visit. They must show the pass to their LS teacher and carry it as a hall pass when they travel between classes.
Robinson Blue/Gold Calendar
Explore, Create, and Connect!
Get involved RAMS! Use the links below to explore opportunities. New activities will be added during the school year, so stay connected.
New this year! Students will be informed of club and activities options, schedules, and announcements via grade level google classroom sites created to keep students updated.
The Basics!
Activity Period: 3:00 to 4:25pm
Start Date: Late bus service begins on 9/16 for teacher delivered academic support and select programs. Most activities begin on or later than 9/23.
Late Bus Service:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; departing at 4:45pm.
Late bus routes are posted in each sub school office window.
Activity Sign-up Procedure:
If instructed on schedule, students sign-up on the café stage during their lunch period each day they plan to stay after. Select programs required registration due to program design and attendance commitment.
Parent Reminder!
The registration form must be completed in order for your student to participate in any after school activity programs. All students must be in a supervised after school program from 3:00 to 4:25pm.
Activity Links
Helpful links 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.
1st Quarter Schedule | A great planning tool to be posted on 9/13!
1. Google Calendar (To be posted on student grade level GC site)
2. Activity Calendar (Link to Robinson's event calendar)
3. TV screen in each sub school locker bay.
4. 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.
Questions? Contact Mary Aunon, ASPS | mfaunon@fcps.edu
Arena Stage Voices of Now Program
 Registration is now OPEN!
Robinson is honored to host the Voices of Now (VON) theater arts after school program, offered through a partnership with Arena Stage, D.C.'s oldest and largest producing theater!
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
Curious to learn more? Attend the interest meeting on Monday, 9/16 in Davala Hall from 3:00 to 4:25pm.
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
Drama Programs | Interest Meeting 9/16
An interest meeting is planned for Monday, 9/16 in Davala Hall from 3:00 to 4:25pm for all after school theater arts programs, including the musical production, Arena Stage Voices of Now workshops and theater sports! Students will hear from drama teacher and musical production director, Amy Hard, as well as teaching artists from Arena Stage. Registration materials and important dates will be shared.
No lunch time sign-up is needed, but students should plan to stay for the entire meeting. Late bus service will be available, departing Robinson at 4:45pm.
 Rock of Ages muscial production for 2018-19 school year.
Homecoming 2019
The Robinson HS and MS SGA leadership classes are working hard to plan a week of spirit filled events from September 23rd to 28th. New this year, is the opportunity to purchase a homecoming themed shirt by grade level. See details below, if interested.
Homecoming T-Shirts: Friday, September 27th is “Sugar Rush Day” when students deck out in their grade-level’s designated color. Middle school is gray. Homecoming t-shirts will be sold to all grade levels in various colors. Seniors – Black, Juniors – Blue, Sophomores – Gold, Freshmen – White, Middle School – Gray.
Buy a shirt on MySchoolBucks for $10.00. | All orders must be submitted by Sunday, September 15th.
All other spirit week details will be posted next Friday, 9/13. Stay tuned!
Rams Looking Ahead
September 12 | Interest Meeting for TJHST; 6:30 p.m. in Recital Hall
September 16 | Late Bus Service Begins (M, W, TH); Select Activities Begin
September 23 | MS Activities Begin
September 26 | MS Dance Party; 3:00 - 4:30pm; Ticket Details Forthcoming
September 27 | Taste of Robinson and Homecoming Football Game
October 2 & 3 | Make-up Portrait Days During Lunch Periods on Café Stage
October 14 | Professional Development Day, Student Holiday
November 1 | End of First Quarter
November 4 | Professional Development Day, Student Holiday
November 5 | Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
November 27 - November 29th | Thanksgiving Holiday
December 23 - January 3 | Winter Break
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
 Questions?
Contact TJ Admissions
Email: tjadmissions@fcps.edu, Phone: 571-423-3770
Website: www.TJAdmissions.org
SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT
by Kristen Licciardo, MSW, School Social Worker
Are you concerned your child might be depressed? Made statements about being hopeless or wanting to die? Engaging in self-injury? Robinson partners with Mindwise SOS Signs of Suicide Youth Prevention Program to provide a free portal for parents with a free screening tool. The website also has information about signs and symptoms of depression, how to help your child, and multiple resources.
https://sossignsofsuicide.org/parent
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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