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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Homecoming Happenings 2019
HOMECOMING IS NEXT WEEK!! 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 for sugar rush at the middle school dance on Thursday, September 26th from 3:00-4:30pm in the Blue and Gold Cafeterias. Tickets are $10.00 and includes pizza, water, and a snack. The dance will have a DJ, photo booth, lawn games, crafts, and video games! No special attire required. Late buses are available.
Buy tickets through MySchoolBucks (Students must bring the receipt to the dance for entry) or bring $10 cash on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to purchase during lunch periods on the café stage.
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 Dreams (PJ Day)
Tuesday – Candy Bowl (Jersey Day)
Wednesday – Taste the Rainbow (Tie-Dye)
Thursday – Three Musketeers (Triplet Day)
Friday – Sugar Rush (Class Color Day | MS Wears Gray)
Homecoming T-Shirts: Friday, September 27th is “Sugar Rush Day” where students deck out in their grade-level’s designated color. Middle school is gray. The deadline for ordering a shirt has passed. If your middle school child ordered a shirt, it will be available for pick up on Thursday, September 26th in the morning in the main hallway or in Ms. Whitwell’s room A215.
Events on Friday, September 27th
Parade - 4:45pm
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.
Robinson Equity Team Needs You!
Interested in serving on the 2019-20 Robinson Equity Team? We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions as we work to enhance the cultural competence and better serve the Robinson school community.
Please complete the following form no later than September 30th and we will get back in touch with you shortly thereafter.
LINK: https://forms.gle/exHv9itrxEG6izL27
Explore, Create, and Connect!
New this year! Students can access all schedules, forms, and announcements on their grade level google classroom site.
The Basics!
Activity Period: 3:00 to 4:25pm
Late Bus Service: M, W, TH; 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 require registration due to program design. Return completed forms to sub school office.
Activity Links
Helpful links to stay informed and connected!
View the Robinson After School Program Website
Review program information including guidelines, currently offered activity descriptions, registration forms for specific programs, and sponsor contacts.
1st Quarter Schedule - A great planning tool!
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.
Daily posts 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.
School Contact: Mary Aunon, ASPS | mfaunon@fcps.edu
Activity Updates
A few programs are highlighted below, but make sure to check the calendar for a complete schedule!
Arena Stage Voices of Now Program
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
Workshop #2 has filled, but a few spaces remain in the final series.
There are no date conflicts with the musical production for those wanting to participate in both programs. Contact: Ms. Hard | amhard@cps.edu
Basketball
Basketball intramurals begin the week of 9/23 on Mondays and Wednesdays. A PE uniform and athletic shoes are required. Students should plan to secure their belongings in a PE locker before meeting the coaches in the gym by 3pm.
Coach Contact: Coach Gildea | bjgildea@fcps.edu
RAMJAM Fundraiser
Support the Robinson basketball program by participating in the RAMJAM tournament! For details and to register, go to www.ramjamhoops.com.
Drama Musical Production
Important dates to note:
Oct 2 Musical Audition Workshop - Davala
Oct 3 Musical Audition Open Rehearsal - Davala
Oct 17 Dance Audition - Davala
Oct 22 Auditions - Davala
Oct 23 Auditions - Davala
Oct 24 Callback Audition - Davala
Oct 28 First rehearsal/cast meeting - Davala
Nov 11 Musical Technical Interest Meeting
Join the Google Classroom site for details and updates:
After School MS Drama Program | Class code: konw6kw
National Jr. Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) introduction meetings for all qualified 8th grade 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.
Eighth grade students who received a National Junior Honor Society letter in the mail and are interested in becoming an NJHS candidate should come to ONE of the two introduction meetings. No backpacks please.
R.O.A.R. Running Club
Soccer
Soccer intramurals begin the week of 9/23! 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.
Coach Contact: Coach Reaman | jjreaman@fcps.edu
Strategy Games Club
Rams Looking Ahead
September 23 | MS Activities Begin
September 26 | Schedule Change Periods 7,4,6,8
September 26 | MS Dance Party; 3:00 - 4:30pm; Ticket details above
September 27 | Schedule Change Periods 1,3,5,LS5
September 27 | Homecoming Parade, Taste of Robinson, and Football Game
October 2 | Financial Aid Night, 7pm in Russell Theater
October 2 & 3 | Make-up Portrait Days During Lunch Periods on Café Stage
October 10 | Family Resource Night, 7pm
October 14 | Professional Development Day, Student Holiday
October 16 | Early Dismissal at 12:30pm due to PSAT/No Activities/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.
Newcomer Party
Students were sent the following invitation through their FCPS email.
SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT
by Kristen Licciardo, School Social Worker
Stress Relief Strategies When You Have 10 Minutes or Less.
According to Paula Davis-Laack, “These skills are quick…Many of the tools I’ve included are STRONG strategies. STRONG is my acronym for STress Resilience ON the Go, and these are skills that you can incorporate into your everyday life quickly. I did this because the more I teach busy professionals about stress resilience, the more I hear that you want quick strategies. Though some of the STRONG strategies are worksheet-based, many include simple coaching questions meant to help you develop self-awareness and crystalize your thinking. You don’t have to use these skills in any particular order – simply start applying the ones that resonate with you.”
Click here to see her ebook!
© Paula Davis-Laack and Davis Laack Stress & Resilience Institute, LLC. 2017. All rights reserved. www.pauladavislaack.com / paula@pauladavislaack.com
All in Robinson Pyramid Invited
Family Resource Night is Coming!
 
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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