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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
 Homecoming is Approaching
Robinson’s Homecoming Week will take place September 23rd – 27th. Please encourage your child to participate in any and all homecoming events. There will be a competition between 7th and 8th grade to find out which is the most spirited. Students can earn points by attending Homecoming activities, dressing up for spirit days, attending the dance, and buying a Homecoming t-shirt. Read the information below to get caught up on all things Homecoming.
Dance: This year’s homecoming theme is Candyland! Join us at the middle school dance on Thursday, September 26th from 3:00-4:30pm in the Blue and Gold Cafeterias. No special attire required. Late buses are available. No other activities will be held this day. Join us at the dance!
Tickets: $10.00 | includes pizza, water, and a snack. The dance will have a DJ, photo booth, lawn games, crafts, and video games! Buy tickets through MySchoolBucks (Students must keep the receipt and bring it to the dance)
Spirit Days: Everyday has a candy-related theme. During lunches, student government members and middle school administrators will judge the “best dressed” and award a prize during each lunch shift to the most spirited students.
Monday – Sweet Dream (PJ Day)
Tuesday – Candy Bowl (Jersey Day)
Wednesday – Taste the Rainbow (Tie-Dye)
Thursday – Three Musketeers (Triplet Day)
Friday – Sugar Rush (Class Color Day)
Events on Friday, September 27th
Taste of Robinson – 5:00-7:00pm in the front of Robinson.
Homecoming Football Game – 7:00pm@ Robinson Coffey Stadium.
Middle school students must be accompanied by an adult to high school athletic events. No backpacks or outside food or drink allowed.
Homecoming T-Shirts: Friday, September 27th is “Sugar Rush Day” when students wear their grade-level designated color. Middle school is gray. Homecoming t-shirts will be sold to all grade levels in the various colors. Seniors – Black, Juniors – Blue, Sophomores – Gold, Freshmen – White.
Buy a shirt on MySchoolBucks for $10.00. | All orders must be submitted by Sunday, September 15th. See design below.
Middle School Homecoming T-Shirt (Gray)
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.
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 and on grade level Google Classroom sites.
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 After School Program registration form must be completed in order for your student to participate in any after school clubs, activities, or special events. All middle school 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!
Student options for viewing the daily activity schedule and meeting locations:
Activity Calendar (Also posted on student grade level GC site)
TV screen in each sub school locker bay.
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
Activity Updates
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 Programming | 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.
Athletics
Basketball intramurals will begin the week of 9/23 on Mondays and Wednesdays. A PE uniform is required and students should plan to secure their belongings in a PE locker before meeting the coaches in the gym by 3pm.
Sponsor Contact: Coach Gildea | bjgildea@fcps.edu
Soccer intramurals will begin the week of 9/23 on Mondays and Thursdays. Cleats and shin guards are optional and should not be worn in the gym. Backpacks are allowed to be carried to the field and PE uniforms are not required. Meet Coach Reaman in the gym by 3pm.
Sponsor Contact: Coach Reaman | jjreaman@fcps.edu
 Ceramics Club
Middle school ceramics club will provide students with an introduction into the basic techniques of hand building and wheel work. Multiple approaches to surface decoration will also be explored and ranging from primitive pit-firing to cold finishes. Students will learn to create functional pottery and sculptural forms while studying the aesthetics of historical and modern day masters.
Sponsor: Mr. Corigliano, Robinson Art Teacher | macorigliano@fcps.edu
Meeting Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5 | Ceramics Lab E104
Free, but registration is required. | Registration Form
National Jr. Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) introduction meetings for all qualified candidates will be held on Monday, September 30th and Monday, October 7th in the Gold Cafeteria from 3:00-4:25pm (late buses available). NJHS candidates include students that had a 3.5 or higher GPA in 7th grade. Letters were sent home on Friday, 9/13. If you are new to Robinson and you qualify, bring a copy of your transcripts or final report card to Mr. Burns in A110. Candidates MUST attend ONE of the two introduction meetings, where we will discuss the rest of the requirements to become an NJHS inductee, sign up to Google Classroom and x2VOL accounts, and receive dates and information about future meetings. Attending ONE of these meetings is mandatory and the first step in becoming a future inductee to the Robinson chapter of National Junior Honor Society.
Rams Looking Ahead
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
October 16 | Early Dismissal Due to PSAT/No Activities or Late Buses
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.
SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT
SW Spotlight #3 by Kristen Licciardo, School Social Worker
World Suicide Prevention Day was Tuesday, September 10th. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of the scale of suicide around the world and the role that each of us can play to help prevent it. Here are some action steps for helping someone you love who is in emotional pain:
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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