|
Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
PTSO Parent Program Reminder
Service-Learning
Wondering how to keep track of your child’s service learning? FCPS uses a user friendly program called x2VOL. Students can login through their blackboard account. https://fcps.blackboard.com/webapps/login/. Once in blackboard, click on Naviance on the left hand side. In Naviance, scroll to the bottom and you will see x2Vol on the right. Students can add and accumulate hours. Projects can be done one time or on a recurring basis. By adding the activity contact information, the contact can verify the hours performed through x2VOL. An activity log can also be printed through x2VOL if you need the information for programs outside of Robinson.
Below are a few after school service opportunities, but students should check their grade level google classroom sites for additional announcements and opportunities.
ECO Club
Join the GREEN Team to support the food share program, promote school wide recycling program, paint storm drains, and beautify the grounds.
Program meets each Thursday in A203. Sponsored by Ms. Riddick.
VA STAR Computer Engineering
Learn how to refurbish computers for donation to community members in need.
Program meets on select Wednesdays in the technology office located within the media center. Sponsored by Ms. Miller and Mr. Portare.
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. Final session will be on 10/30. Basketball programs will resume in the spring from March through May.
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
Upcoming dates to note:
Oct 22 Auditions - Davala (No late buses!)
Oct 23 Auditions - Davala
Oct 24 Callback Audition | Invitation Only - Davala
Oct 28 First rehearsal/cast meeting - Davala
Students wishing to audition on Oct. 22 or 23 need to join the Google Classroom site below and follow instructions provided to sign-up for an audition slot.
After School MS Drama Program | Class code: konw6kw
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Hard | amhard@fcps.edu
Dungeons & Dragons
An interest meeting will be held on Thursday, 1/24 for students interested in joining this new club. Sign-up at lunch on the 24th and meet in A100 at 3:00pm. No experience necessary.
Fitness Room
 The middle school fitness room is open for student use on most late bus days (M,W,TH) and select Fridays. Students must sign-up at lunch each day they plan to stay to workout, change into their PE uniform, and meet at the fitness room by 3:00pm. Athletic footwear is also required. Parent pick-up is required by 4:30pm on Fridays. Check the activity calendar for specific dates.
Flag Football Tournament
Get a group of friends together and come out to play flag football after school! SGA is sponsoring two opportunities to play flag football this quarter, Thursday, October 17th and Thursday, October 24th. Students should form teams of 5 to 7 players and select a team captain. One member from each team will need to attend an interest meeting during lunches (October 15th and 22nd) to get more information and pick up a roster/sign-up form.
THE TEAM CAPTAIN MUST TURN IN THE TEAM ROSTER TO MS. WHITWELL IN ROOM A215 OR TO MS. AUNON AT LUNCHES BY GAME DAY. The games will played on the upper grass fields, however teams should meet in the gym immediately after school on game day to take attendance. Late buses are available to take students home.
Homework Club
Do you prefer to work on your homework in a quiet setting before heading home or need access to media center resources? Sign-up for Homework Club each late bus day you plan to stay. Space is limited to 20 students. Students meet in a classroom by 3:00pm for a snack before heading to the media center. Check the google calendar for meeting locations.
Sponsor Contacts:
Monday | Ms. O'Brien, oeobrien@fcps.edu
Wednesday | Ms. Malloy, dmalloy@fcps.edu
Thursday | Ms. Williams, ejwilliams2@fcps.edu
League of Ladies
The deadline to complete and return the application for this leadership program has been extended to Tuesday, October 22. Pick-up an application from your counselor, if interested. This program will begin meeting after school on Mondays in November. Watch the FCPS produced video to learn more!
Soccer | Freestyle Demo!
Robinson Middle School students are invited to a freestyle soccer class offered by Undefined Futbol on Thursday, October 24 from 3:00 to 4:25pm. Learn about this fun and exciting new sport and enjoy the professional demonstration! Sign-up at lunch if you plan to attend. Late bus service will be available. Open to all!
VA STAR Computer Engineering
A great service opportunity!
Sentry Yearbook
Rams Looking Ahead
October 23 | PTSO Parent Program on Vaping, 7:00pm in Recital Hall
November 1 | End of First Quarter
November 4 | Professional Development Day, Student Holiday
November 5 | Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
November 27 - November 29 | 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.
WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORTS
All parents/guardians of Middle School and High School students who have registered for a SIS ParentVUE Account and have a primary email address recorded in SIS ParentVUE can receive Weekly Progress Reports via email. This report provides a summary of your student(s) grades for the current quarter.
To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE Account and first verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab. If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports and click on update account. Once confirmed, parents/guardians are able to activate and select their preferences for receiving these reports within the SIS ParentVUE “My Account” tab.
Weekly progress reports for all of your Middle and High School students will be included in one email. FCPS Elementary Schools do not use the SIS grade book and therefore are not included in these reports.
For questions about a specific progress report or grade you can login into your SIS ParentVUE Account to find detailed grade book information. Additionally, your student’s teacher is always the best resource to answer any grade book questions that you may have.
Weekly Progress Report Parent Quick Reference Guide
SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT
by Kristen Licciardo, School Social Worker
Community Resource!
ECHOTM is a community-based organization that provides assistance to Greater Springfield/Burke area residents within the boundaries established by Fairfax County
including all addresses in the following zip codes: 22151, 22152, 22153 and 22015, and some addresses in 22150 and 22312. The types of assistance include Emergency Food, Clothing, Housewares (including baby furniture), School Supplies, Limited Emergency Financial Support, Holiday Food Baskets, and a Holiday Shop. Appointments must be made by phone.
Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO)
7205 Old Keene Mill Rd.
Springfield, VA 22150
703-569-9160
M - F 9:30 - 12:30 pm; Tu and Th 7 - 9 pm
www.echo-inc.org
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
|
