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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Transported Back in Time
During history class this week, seventh grade students learned about immigration through a simulation activity in Davala Hall.
 
Bus Delay Notification System
Transportation has a daily updated bus delay system that parents can use if they have questions about a bus running late. It is located on the main FCPS homepage (https://busdelay.fcps.edu ). Drivers are asked to notify the dispatch office if their route will be running 10+ minutes late so they can add it to the board for the day. This delay board is updated daily and is cleared at noon for the afternoon runs. Please reference this resource when you have concerns about a late bus.
Explore, Create, and Connect!
New this year! Students can access the activity calendar, registration 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:
Most activities are "open" and allow students the flexibility to select a different activity each day. 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. (Click here to view programs requiring registration). Return completed forms to sub school office or directly to Ms. Aunon in the café during lunch periods.
Activity Program 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.
2nd Quarter Schedule
A great planning tool with start dates posted for new activities.
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 daily calendar for the updated daily schedule!
Color Guard Club
A new activity for the 2nd quarter! No experience necessary. Sign-up at lunch and plan to meet Ms. Holland in the main hallway by the middle school at 3pm. Begins on Monday, 11/11, but students may join any week. Sponsored by the music department.
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Holland | kpholland@fcps.edu
Crew Club
 A new activity for the 2nd quarter! Learn about the sport of rowing, and learn how to row on the indoor rowing machines, “ERGs”!
This club is geared toward students who have little to no experience with the sport and are excited to learn how to row! Each practice will introduce new rowers and coxswains to the sport of rowing, the technique of the rowing stroke, as well as other general basics of the sport. Those who participate in this club will be prepared for their high school's novice program or to transition to the next level of their development.
Day and time: Wednesdays 3:00-4:25pm
Location: Meet in A123 for interest meeting; otherwise main hallway by MS
Begins: Wednesday, 11/20 (Interest Meeting)
Coach Contact: Kim Griffin, kvgriffin@fcps.edu
Program is free; ends in mid-February | Space limited to 20 students.
Registration required. Return form to SS office or to Ms. Aunon; mfaunon@fcps.edu .
Diversity Club
Who makes a difference in your life? Tell us what you're grateful for by signing a link in the GRATITUDE CHAIN during lunch periods from 11/18 - 22.
Eco Club
Please join our MS Green Team/Eco Club and the HS Ecoclub in the Trex recycling challenge! We are competing with other schools across the country to collect the largest amount of plastic bags and overwrap. Instead of taking these plastics back to the store recycling bins, bring them to us!
Collection bins are located in A203, B107, and E106A.
The Green Team (ECO Club) meets each Thursday in A203. Space is limited to 15 students each meeting, so make sure to sign-up early (during lunch period in café) for this popular program.
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Riddick | amriddick@fcps.edu
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
 LENS Photography Club
A new activity for the 2nd quarter!
LENS, a photography-based club where students will explore identity, storytelling, media, science, and history through the medium of photography. All levels of expertise are welcome. Students may use any type of camera they wish—even cell phone cameras! Photographic technique, lighting, editing, sharing, and more will be covered!
Registration required! Form also posted on the grade level google classroom sites and available during lunch periods on the café stage. There is no program fee.
Program dates: 10 sessions; 12/4 - 2/19.
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Hard | amhard1@fcps.edu
Musical Tech Crew Interest Meeting
TECHNICAL Interest Meeting for those wanting to volunteer for a Tech Crew (Set construction, decoration, paint, makeup, costumes, sound, lighting, props, ushering, publicity and MORE!) has been RESCHEDULED to MONDAY 11/18 after school in Davala Hall from 3pm - 430pm (late buses). Bring a friend and find out about all the crews and how to be involved!!
Strategy Games Club
All students are invited to participate in a tournament featuring the Settler of Catan game on Thursday, 12/5 from 3:00 to 4:25pm. Attend the Strategy Games Club meetings on Thursdays to learn how to play. See details below.
VA STAR Computer Refurbishing Club
A great service opportunity! Sign-up at lunch each Wednesday you're able to stay after school for this service based club. Note the meeting dates below. Refurbished laptops are donated to community members in need.
Yearbook Orders
Rams Looking Ahead
November 27 - November 29 | Thanksgiving Holiday
December 10 | Middle School Band Concert - Russell Theatre, 7pm
December 23 - January 3 | Winter Break
Looking ahead! The 2020-21 school year calendar has been announced. For planning purposes, notable dates include: First day of school - Tuesday, August 25, 2020; Labor Day Break - September 4-7, 2020; Thanksgiving Break - November 25-27, 2020; Winter Break - December 21, 2020-January 1, 2021; Spring Break – March 29, 2021- April 2, 2021 (Note: Monday, April 5, 2021, is a teacher workday and a holiday for students); Last day of school for students - Friday, June 11, 2021. See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar.
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
Report Card Distribution
Report cards for the first grading period were distributed to students during 8th period class on Thursday, November 14, 2019. If a student was absent, please direct him/her to the middle school student services office to pick-up their report card. The MS Student Services office is located upstairs within the 7th grade sub school office.
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
Mental Health Resources
Click here for FCPS Mental Health Resources
 Help to raise funds (and awareness) for Robinson's inclusive activities! Robinson Secondary School has several Unified programs including the Partnership Class and Partner’s Club that provide inclusive extra-curricular activities for students as well as promoting and advocating for inclusion in the community. Robinson also participates in Special Olympic sports year round (soccer, basketball, and track & field).
$30 for Adults and children over 4 (registration & shirt)
$20 for Robinson Students (registration & shirt)
Register Here
Online registration will close on Thursday, November 14 at 8:00 PM. Late registrations will be accepted during packet pick up and on race morning. Participants will receive a commemorative race shirt. Please register by November 1 to be guaranteed a shirt. Packet pick up will be at the Burke Potomac River store on Friday, November 15, from 3:00 – 6:00 PM and then on race morning at Robinson starting at 7:00 AM. There will be 4 random names pulled as award winners.
Please RSVP: www.https://abidingpresence.net/angst
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
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
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