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 Calendar Reminder: Schools Closed November 27-29 for Thanksgiving Break
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed November 27-29 for Thanksgiving break. Please note that like last year, Wednesday, November 27, is a holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2.
SW Spotlight
(From: Christyn Levy and Kristen Licciardo, Robinson Secondary Social Workers)
FCPS Parent Resource Center Workshops
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/parent-resource-center/workshops-parents-educators-and-community
Zones of Regulation
Thursday, December 5, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, the Zones of Regulation is a framework that uses four colors to help students identify their feelings and level of alertness and provides strategies to support emotional regulation. By understanding how to notice their body’s signals, detect triggers, read social context, and consider how their behaviors impact those around them, students learn improved emotional control, sensory regulation, self-awareness, and problem-solving skills.
See website for more workshops!
 Robinson's German Language Teachers
Our principal, Ms. Tracey Phillips, recently received a letter from the German American Partnership Program notifying her of an award given to our German teachers. Ms. Massey, Ms. Ostermann-Healey and Ms. Laemmerzahl make up our German team.
The German program at Robinson Secondary School was recognized because our students are among the 400,000 GAPP alumni who have built bridges of friendship and understanding across cultures. Our German program hosts exchange students every autumn and Robinson students travel to Germany every summer. Our German teachers have been instrumental in maintaining these relationships where students can practice the second languages they are learning as well as foster international friendships by immersing themselves in another culture.
While visiting each other, students spend time with host families as well as participate in each other's school day. Our German department is helping to develop Global Citizenship by broadening our students' perspectives.
In acknowledgement for their hard work and dedication, our German Teachers received a commemorative plaque to be displayed at Robinson Secondary School. Ramtastic!
Absences Add Up! Schedule Family Travel During School Breaks
Fairfax County Public Schools is required to keep track of student participation in school, through attendance reporting to the state of Virginia.
You may have received:
- one or more calls
- a chronic absence letter in the mail, indicating that your student has accumulated 5 or more excused and/or unexcused all-day absences
- a letter in the mail requesting that a doctor note be provided when your student has accumulated 9 or more excused and/or unexcused all-day absences
- electronic messages when your student did not arrive in class on time (tardy) or when the school was not notified that the student would be absent.
It is vital that parents access the school attendance phone line or attendance e-mail when they know that their students will miss school. Knowing the reason why students are absent helps school personnel understand if a specific reason (such as illness or family hardship) is keeping them out of school.
When parents know that their students must be out for a specific period (more than a day), they can access and submit a prearranged absence form. This must be done at least three to five days in advance of the absence. This gives administrators and teachers time to consider the work, tests, and projects the student may need to turn in on the student’s return to school. Parents should avoid end-of-semester or end-of-course exam periods; state testing periods; etc., when making plans. Please make every effort to arrange travel during school breaks.
Absences add up, and research indicates that missing 10 percent of the school year, for any reason, can have a negative impact on student success. Learn more about FCPS’ attendance expectations.
Important Dates
November 27 - November 29: Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving Weekend: Christmas Tree Sale Begins - Outdoor Basketball Courts
December 3: MS Orchestra Concert - Russell Theatre at 7:00PM
December 5: Tiny Tots Concert - Russell Theatre at 10AM
December 6: Tiny Tots Concert - Russell Theatre at 10AM and 7PM
December 10: Middle School Band Concert - Russell Theatre at 7PM
December 10: ANGP Parent Meeting - Media Center
December 11: MS Band Concert - Russell Theatre at 7:00PM
December 11: PTSO Board Meeting - Media Center
December 12: High School Band Concert - Russell Theatre at 7PM
December 17: HS Orchestra Concert - Russell Theatre at 7PM
December 18: HS & MS Chorus Concert - Russell Theatre at 7:00PM
December 23 - January 3: Winter Break
January 20: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday - Student Holiday
January 24: End of 2nd Quarter
January 27: Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
January 28: Professional Development Day - Student Holiday
January 30: February 1st: All District XI Band HS/MS - Woodson HS
February 17: George Washington's Birthday/President's Day - Student Holiday
March 3: Professional Development Day - Student Holiday
April 3: End of 3rd Quarter
April 6: April 10: Spring Break
April 13: Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
May 25: Memorial Day - Student Holiday
June 3: Graduation - Eagle Bank Arena @ GMU - No School for Grades 7-11
June 12: Last Day of School - Students Released Three Hours Early
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