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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
7th Grade Wins Homecoming Spirit Contest!
 Thank you to all for participating in our Homecoming Spirit Week sponsored by the SGA. The 7th grade class exhibited strong spirit all week long and won the contest in the middle school. Way to go Rams!
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.
Explore, Create, and Connect!
New this year! Students can access the activity calendar 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 or directly to Ms. Aunon in the café during lunch periods.
Activity Links
Helpful links to stay informed and connected!
View the Robinson After School Program Website
Review program 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.
Posted on Twitter @RobinsonSSNews (Late bus days)
Cancellations will be announced during lunch periods, posted on the TVs in each locker bay, grade level google classroom sites, and on school Twitter feed. 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!
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.
"Chillax" Club
Sign-up each Wednesday to relax with friends and have fun! This is a no phone zone and students meet by grade level. All are welcome!
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Williams | ejwilliams2@fcps.edu
Drama Musical Production
Upcoming dates to note:
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 wishing to audition on Oct. 22 or 23 need to join the Google Classroom site below to sign-up for an audition slot.
After School MS Drama Program | Class code: konw6kw
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Hard | amhard@fcps.edu
Geography Bee
An interest meeting for the Robinson GeoBee, sponsored by The National Geographic Society, will be held on Thursday, October 10 at 3:00 in D201. Interested students are encouraged to attend to learn more about this competition.
Sponsor Contact: Mr. Campana | mpcampana@fcps.edu
Jazz Band
Jazz band will start on Wednesday, November 6 and end with our spring concert on April 21. Any student interested in auditioning for jazz band should see Mrs. Einuis in Room 402 by October 10.
Sponsor Contact: Mrs. Einuis | JKEinuis@fcps.edu
League of Ladies
Don't miss the interest meeting on Tuesday, October 8th during RAISE! To attend, pick-up a pass in your sub school office. Watch the FCPS produced video to learn more!
League of Ladies Video
National Jr. Honor Society
The second National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) introduction meeting for qualified 8th grade candidates will be held on Monday, October 7th in the Cafeteria from 3:00-4:25pm (late buses available) for those that could not attend on September 30th. No backpacks!
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.
Sponsor Contact: Mr. Burns | jrburns@fcps.edu
R.O.A.R. Running Club
 Sign-up at lunch each Wednesday you plan to stay. Bring a water bottle and meet in A114. All are welcome!
Sponsor Contact: Mr. Walker | dmwalker@fcps.edu
Soccer
Soccer meets on Mondays and Thursdays! Cleats and shin guards are optional. Backpacks are allowed to be carried to the field and PE uniforms are not required. Sign-up at lunch each day you plan to play and meet Coach Reaman in the gym by 3pm.
Coach Contact: Coach Reaman | jjreaman@fcps.edu
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.
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Wolfe | amwolfe@fcps.edu
Theatre Sports
Theatre Sports, improvisational comedy, is open to all students! Attend the first meeting on Thursday, October 10 at 3:00pm in Davala Hall for the fun. Take the late bus home!
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Hard | amhard@fcps.edu
Theatre Boosters Welcomes Parents
The Robinson Theatre Boosters are holding an “Open House” on October 10 at 6:00pm for parents interested in learning more about the Theatre Department and the Boosters. Please join us!
Rams Looking Ahead
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.
SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT
by Kristen Licciardo, School Social Worker
Podcast Feature
Heartbreaking, Inspirational, and Informative podcast about bullying, trauma, social media, and how a parent turned tragedy into changing lives and laws!
Social Media Safety with Ed Peisner from Josieology in Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/josieology/id1470556586?i=1000444460498
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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