STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Ram Values

Today we celebrated our Rams who have gone the extra mile displaying our Ram Values throughout the school day. Our Ram Values are Resilience, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation. Every Friday during A/B lunch periods we will draw names and celebrate our Rams with a variety of goodies. Way to go! 

Devon V.

Leah R.

Abba A.

Wyatt M.

MS All-District Honor Band

Congratulations to the following students for earning a position in the District XI Middle School All-District Honor Band. They will be rehearsing and performing at Woodson HS the evening of January 30 – February 1st. Way to go RAMS!

Alternates:

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.

After School Activities

Explore, Create, and Connect!

Students should check their grade level google classroom site for detailed information and updates.

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, hours, 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!

New STEM Program! | Robotics

Interested in engineering and design thinking? Learn basic programming skills and problem solving strategies by working in teams to design, build, and program Lego robots. Students with all levels of experience are welcome!

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays | 1/29 - 5/27/20; 3 - 4:25pm

Return completed registration form to SS7/8 office or to mfaunon@fcps.edu.

Sponsor: Mr. Arndt, dkarndt@fcps.edu

Art Club

Art Club will not meet on Thursday, 1/23. The next meeting will be on 1/30.

Dance Team

MS dance team practices begin on Thursdays. Students with all levels of experience are welcome and can join any week! 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.

Contact: Coach Bishop | robinsondanceteam@gmail.com

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.

Sponsor Contact: Ms. Riddick | amriddick@fcps.edu

Football Conditioning Program

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. 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

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 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

Counselors' Corner

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

WIDA Testing will take place the Week of February 10-25.

Please reference the Student Services Academic Advising web page for detailed information including videos of elective classes.

SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT

by Kristen Licciardo, School Social Worker

Events & Opportunities

Fanquest 2020!

On February 1st, Robinson will be hosting our annual Fanquest Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. The tailgate starts at 4:00pm and the game tip-off at 5:00pm.  For FanQuest this year, we are accepting non-perishable food items upon entry. This is not a requirement to enter, but we highly encourage your participation.

Recommended items include: 

- Canned chili 

- Canned tomatoes (crushed, peeled, diced, etc.), 4 oz - 1 lb

- Canned meat (chicken, beef, turkey, or seafood), 2oz - 15 oz

- Rice, 16 oz

- Spaghetti sauce, 14 oz - 1 lb (ideally in cans instead of glass)

- Canned fruit

- Dried or canned beans (black, kidney, pinto, etc.)

- Canned pasta

- Fruit juice (100% juice) 32oz - 64 oz

The collected items will be donated to the Food for Others organization. This is a local organization that's mission is to provide food for our neighbors in the Northern Virginia community. More information can be found at their website: https://www.foodforothers.org/

Thank you!

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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