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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Winter Break Is Coming
As a reminder, winter break starts on December 23 and ends on January 3, 2020. Classes will resume on Monday, January 6, 2020.
See the complete 2019-20 school year calendar.
Holiday Happenings
Movie Event
All are welcome to stay for the SGA sponsored movie showing of Elf on Wednesday, 12/18 from 3:00 to 4:30pm. Se details below.
Celebrating the Season
 Over 65 students participated in the SGA sponsored gingerbread house decorating event!
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 Days: 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, activity descriptions, registration forms for specific programs, and sponsor contacts.
2nd Quarter Schedule
A great planning tool with start dates posted for new activities. Updated 12/6
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 daily schedule!
The following programs will not meet the week of 12/16:
Monday - Jewelry Making, Speech Club
Tuesday - Dungeons & Dragons
Wednesday - "Chillax" Club, Fitness Room, Homework Club, Quiz Bowl
Thursday - Homework Club, Strategy Games Club
Classic Cinema Club
Join the Classic Cinema Club in A114 on Thursday, Dec. 19 for the holiday fun of Home Alone. Kevin’s family leaves for vacation, and he is accidentally left behind. How much can happen while they are gone? Sign-up at lunch on the 19th to attend.
Sponsor Contact: Mr. Walker | dmwalker@fcps.edu
Dance Team | NEW!
The MS Dance Team begins in January! Attend the interest meeting on Thursday, 1/9/20 from 3:00 to 4:25pm to meet the coaches and learn more about this program including performance opportunities. All are welcome! Interested students will be asked to sign-up during lunch on 1/9 and meet by 3:00pm in the main hallway by the MS sub schools.
Late bus service available; departing at 4:45pm.
Contact: Coach Lawson | ellawson@fcps.edu
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
Football Conditioning Program | NEW!
This after school conditioning and weight training program is designed for middle school students interested in playing football at Robinson. The program will be offered on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning the week of 1/6/20. Late bus service available both days, departing at 4:45pm.
Please note: Parent permission is required to participate due to the equipment use in the high school weight room. The completed permission form must be returned to Mrs. Aunon or the SS office before participation. Students may begin this program at any point in time and may attend when available.
Coach Contact: Coach Arena | paarena1@fcps.edu
Game Design Program | NEW!
The journey begins here for those interested in the exciting, fast changing world of Game Design!
Learn the fundamentals of game design with hands-on experience using current game engine tools. Experience the role of artist, sound engineer, programmer, and designer while learning how to make game-ready characters, sounds, and code!
Attend the interest meeting on Thursday, 12/19 to learn more and pick-up a registration form. Students must be 13 or older to participate (due to FCPS software use policy) and commit to attending all seven sessions.
This program will be offered on Mondays, beginning 1/13/20; 3 - 4:25pm.
Late bus service available; departing at 4:45pm. No program fee.
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Lambert | clambert@fcps.edu
Program facilitated by GMU's Mason Game & Technology Academy!
Homework Club
Please note: Homework Club will not meet on 12/18 or 12/19.
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
Robotics Program | NEW!
Learn basic programming skills and problem solving strategies by working in teams to design, build, and program Lego robots. Topics may include motor control, friction, sensors, timing, program loops, decision-making, and timing sequences. Registration required as space is limited. No program fee.
All students are welcome!
Attend the Interest Meeting on Wednesday, 1/15 in E109 to learn more and pick-up a registration form.
Program Meeting Dates: Wednesdays | 1/29 - 5/27/20; 3 - 4:25pm
Location: E109
Sponsor: Mr. Arndt, dkarndt@fcps.edu
Yearbook Orders
Rams Looking Ahead
December 18 | HS & MS Chorus Concert - Russell Theatre, 7pm
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 1 | All District XI Band HS/MS - Woodson HS
February 11 | Sweets 'n Swing Night of Jazz - Gold Cafe
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 - 10 | Spring Break
April 13 | Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
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
Do you need Health Insurance?
PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES can Help!
703-698-2550
PHC@inova.org
Assists adults and children connect to an appropriate and affordable source of quality healthcare services through programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and
free or low-cost medical care coverage programs. Doctor Visits Shots & Prescriptions Dental Care Hospital & Emergency Care Mental Health Vision &
Eyeglasses And More!
NECESITA COBERTURA DE SALUD MEDICA?
PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES can Help!
703-698-2550
PHC@inova.org
*puede ayudar a adultos y niños a conectarse a una Fuente adecuada y asequible de servicios de atención médica de calidad a través de programas como Medicaid, CHIP programas de atención médica gratuitos o de bajo costo
Mental Health Resources
Click here for FCPS Mental Health Resources
RMS Administrative Contacts:
Chris Farmerie: 7th Grade Principal | cfarmerie@fcps.edu
Chelsea Tryon: 8th Grade Principal | catryon@fcps.edu
Katy Frank: Director, Student Services | kmfrank@fcps.edu
Mary Aunon: After-School Program Specialist | mfaunon@fcps.edu
Bryan Hazard: Systems 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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