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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Elective Fair 2020
Today, January 10th, 7th and 8th grade students visited a variety of elective courses to hear and see what is offered. Each student visited four potential electives. As we begin the course selection process, your student should be well informed of their options. Please discuss their experiences in each class this weekend and assist your Ram in choosing electives that challenge but grow them! Pictures of the Elective Fair can be found below.
   
Math Night
Robinson Secondary School is hosting Math Night on Thursday, 23 January 2020 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in Recital Hall. Parents/Guardians of rising 7th to 12th graders are invited to learn about the math curriculum and sequencing offered at Robinson Secondary in order to better work with your student(s) as they choose their math course for next year.
Please let us know if you plan to attend by completing this form: https://forms.gle/rUpZDVEzzSoPNkTf6.
We want to ensure adequate resources and space. Thank you.
Explore, Create, and Connect!
It's a new year! Scroll down for new STEM offerings or join an existing club or activity. Students should check their grade level google classroom site for detailed information and updates.
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.
Helpful Program Links
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!
Dance Team | NEW!
MS dance team practices begin on Thursday, 1/16. Students with all levels of experience are welcome! There is no registration and students should plan to use the locker bay restrooms to change and meet Coach Bishop in the main hallway by the MS by 3:00pm. Late buses depart at 4:45pm.
Contact: Coach Bishop | robinsondanceteam@gmail.com
Classic Cinema Club
Join the Classic Cinema Club in Rm. A114 on Thursday, Jan. 16 for the original adventure Stars Wars: A New Hope. Darth Vader has taken Princess Leia hostage, and it’s up to Luke and his companions to use the force to help free her and continue the rebel resistance. Sign-up at lunch on the 16th if interested.
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
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
Robotics | NEW Program Design!
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.
Attend the Interest Meeting on Wednesday, 1/15 in A113 to learn more and pick-up a registration form. The form will be posted online after 1/15.
Program Meeting Dates: Wednesdays | 1/29 - 5/27/20; 3 - 4:25pm
Sponsor: Mr. Arndt, dkarndt@fcps.edu
SGA Event
Yearbook Orders
 PAYMENT:
1. To use a credit card to order your yearbook, call 1.866.287.3096 or go to
www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and use order number 5050
2. Use My School Bucks
QUESTIONS:
Contact the Yearbook Adviser Adrienne Forte at AMForte@fcps.edu
Rams Looking Ahead
January 15 | Rising 9th Grade Parent/Student Information Night (See flyer)
January 20 | Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday - Student Holiday
January 23 | Math Night, 7:00pm in Recital Hall (Details above)
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.
Academic Advising Begins
Middle School students will begin the process of Academic Advising in large group presentations to prepare students for when they meet individually with counselors.
Rising 9th grade Academic Advising: Monday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 7
Rising 8th grade Academic Advising: Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30
Rising 7th Curriculum Night: Thursday, January 16
WIDA Testing will take place the Week of February 10-25.
SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT
by Kristen Licciardo, School Social Worker
Managing Stress and Giving to Others: A family workshop and volunteer afternoon!
Organization: GMU Center for Psychological Services Join Now!
Jan 20 2020 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
10340 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
Free parking! We are located in suite 202
Calling all families! We are planning an afternoon of giving back and decreasing family stress. The first part of the afternoon will be a presentation for parents on how to decrease stress at home. Children and teens will work with our college and graduate students to make cards to be sent to our deployed active military personnel, sharing stories and words of encouragement. The second part of the afternoon will bring families together to set "stressless and giving back" family goals. This program is good for children ages 5 and up, and at least one parent.
How This Helps Our Community
Through this program, we will enhance family mental health and highlight ways that everyone can make a difference in the lives of others. We will also show that thinking about others who are making sacrifices for our country will help children and teens feel better.
Please sign up at: https://www.allforgood.org/projects/9kDvE08q
Mental Health 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
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
 Frpom L to R: ChelseaTryon, Chris Farmerie, Mary Aunon, Katy Frank, and Bryan Hazard
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