Robinson Student Ram Blast, Week of November 25, 2019

STUDENT RAM BLAST

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


Students of the Quarter Recognized

Robinson Middle School students were recognized on November 18th in Recital Hall.  Students of the quarter are nominated by their teachers and grade level teams for demonstrating positive contributions to the Middle School.  Students of the quarter incorporate our Ram Values; Resilience, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation, into their learning.  They are also recognized for doing the right thing and being all-around good students.  Our Middle School Students of the Quarter help to make Robinson Middle School "RamTastic"!

7th Grade Students by Team:

Eagles | Natalee L., Abby (Abigail) M., Nicholas C., Miles L.
Champions  | Isaac G., Mason W., Sydney M., Lillian V., Sullivan M., Katherine M.
Comets | Ruku D., Collin W., Violet T., Reese V.
Stars | Juan Carlos M., Kydan E., Minh-Khue N., Bailey E.

7th

7th Grade Principal, Mr. Farmerie, with student recipients.

8th Grade Students by Team:

Red | Joe J., Ben G. , Paula L., Fiona L.
Green |  Yoha M., Furkan T., Isabelle D., Alyssa P.
Gold | James D., Hadden T., Yusra A., Ella A.
Purple |  Ethan T., Dominic V., Jenny I., Emma Y.

8th

8th Grade Principal, Ms. Tryon, and interim Principal, Mr. Van Trees, with student recipients.


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.


After School Activities

Explore, Create, and Connect!

Please note:

No after school activities will be offered on Monday, 11/25 or Tuesday, 11/26 except rehearsals for the musical. Late bus service will be available on the 25th for students staying with teachers for academic support.

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!


Crew Club

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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: Main hallway by MS

Begins: Wednesday, 12/4

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


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

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.

Space is limited and a waitlist will be formed, if needed. November 26 is the deadline to register. A spring session will be also be held; dates TBD.

Program dates: 10 sessions; 12/4 - 2/19.

Sponsor Contact:  Ms. Hard | amhard1@fcps.edu


Strategy Games Club

All students are invited to participate in a tournament featuring the Settlers 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.

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Yearbook Orders

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Rams Looking Ahead

November 25 - 26 | No After School Activities Except Musical Rehearsals

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


Counselors' Corner

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

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, 10-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!


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Mental Health Resources

Click here for FCPS Mental Health Resources

crisis

CrisisLink.org


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