Robinson Student Ram Blast, Week of September 30, 2019

STUDENT RAM BLAST

Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.


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Homecoming Events!

Events on Friday, September 27th

Parade - 4:45pm

Taste of Robinson – 5:00 - 7:00pm in front of the school

Homecoming Football Game – 7:00pm@ Robinson Coffey Stadium.

Reminder! Middle school students must be accompanied by an adult to the football game. 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


After School Activities

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!

Activities Beginning This Week:

Art Club, Classic Cinema Club, Diversity Club, Green Team Eco Club, Jewelry Making Club, Speech Club, Art Club, Classic Cinema Club, Fitness Room Use, Musical Audition Workshop and Open Rehearsal, and Strategy Games Club! 

With the exception of the audition workshop and open rehearsal, interested students should sign-up during their lunch period each meeting day.

Check the Activity Calendar (link above) for specific meeting dates!

Basketball

Basketball intramurals are 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.

Classic Cinema Club

Join the Classic Cinema Club in Rm. A114 on Thursday, Oct. 3 for The Wizard of Oz.  Join Dorothy, Toto, and their three companions as they travel along the Yellow Brick Road and try to avoid the Wicked Witch.  Sign-up at lunch!

Cooking Club

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Experience a cooking and nutrition education class with a Registered Dietitian and personal chef from My Chef Shirley, LLC. The hands-on cooking classes will teach students how to make seasonal and nutritious recipes using fruits and vegetables while creating fun memories with friends in the kitchen! Students will learn about seasonality, beneficial nutrients, and mindfulness. As students move through the course they will also learn about safety and sanitation, vital knife skills, food tasting and seasoning, and various culinary techniques.

Because space is limited, students registering for this program should be available to meet for each of the seven planned sessions. Thank you!

Registration Form | Fee $20

Return completed form with fee, cash or check made payable to Robinson Secondary School, in an envelope labeled with student name to the sub school 7 or 8 office.


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

Students should join the Google Classroom site for details and updates

After School MS Drama Program | Class code: konw6kw


League of Ladies

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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

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Soccer

Soccer intramurals meet 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.

Coach Contact:  Coach Reaman | jjreaman@fcps.edu

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Speech Club

Speech is an academic activity that is challenging and competitive in nature. Students work on speaking skills (vocalization, pitch, tone, speed, pacing, etc.), stance, characterization, writing skills, and much more! Students will explore and investigate different speech events – declamation, original oratory, impromptu, interpretation, monologues, and duets, and prepare pieces to perform. When students feel confident enough, they are also eligible to compete at Washington-Arlington Catholic Forensic League (WACFL) sanctioned tournaments held on Saturdays, if they elect to compete, there is an additional monetary cost.

Robinson offers an opportunity for middle school students to be a part of our team without feeling overwhelmed by the high school team members. The MS Speech Club offers students a smaller setting with just their fellow middle school peers every Monday after school in E218-A. We will have HS speech team officers stop by once a month to help middle school students work on their pieces though. Start date 9/30.

Sponsor Contact:  Ms. Wolfe | amwolfe@fcps.edu


Strategy Games Club

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Rams Looking Ahead

September 27 | Homecoming Parade, Taste of Robinson, and Football Game

September 30 | Make-up Portrait Day During Lunch Periods on Café Stage

October 2 | Financial Aid Night, 7pm in Russell Theater

October 1 | Make-up Portrait Day 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


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Counselors' Corner

Welcome to Counselors’ Corner:  an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services


SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT

by Kristen Licciardo, School Social Worker

Friendship/Therapy Group Resource

http://www.cabush.com/friendship-group.html

The Group is designed for 4-6 participants of school age lead by licensed mental health professionals. The group is structured as a biweekly 60-75 minute psychotherapy group provided over 12 sessions. Psychodynamic, educational, and cognitive behavioral counseling is provided to facilitate maximum benefit to those patients with one or more of the following diagnoses: ADHD, Depression, Social Anxiety, Mood Disorder NOS, and Autism Spectrum (high functioning. 

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All in Robinson Pyramid Invited

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Join us for Family Resource Night

Thursday, October 10

7:00 - 8:30pm @ Robinson Secondary School

Flyer in English

Flyer in Spanish

In addition to many community resources, please also join your Region 4 School-Based Technology Specialists for presentations around Digital Citizenship.


Community Resources

Click here for FCPS Mental Health Resources

crisis

CrisisLink.org


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