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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
SOL Testing | March 10 & 11
Our 8th grade students will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Grade 8 Writing Test on Tuesday, March 10 (Short paper portion; testing begins at 8:00 a.m.) and Wednesday, March 11th (Multiple Choice portion; testing begins at 8:00 a.m.). It is important that your child attend school on these days. It is also important that your child have a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing.
Please remind your child that all electronic devices are not allowed in the testing rooms. This includes not only cell phones but also Apple watches, Fitbits, and any electronic device that has access to the internet.
Finally, please remind your child that they will need to put their backpacks in their locker on the morning of testing. Therefore, they need to know their locker number and the combination. They can find this information in their Student VUE in SIS under student information.
Spring Middle School Coffee
Thank you for coming to our Middle School Coffee. The link for the presentation can be found below:
https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/announcements/middle-school-parent-coffee-presentation
A special thank you to the Robinson PTSO for providing the snacks.
FCPS Cares
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
If you would like to nominate someone, fill out this submission form.
Click for Kids Campaign
Let's VOTE today - March 11th and help Robinson WIN $10,000!
One vote per person, per day, will be accepted so come back daily and vote for Robinson!
Voters must be at least 13 years old.
Vote here: https://wtop.com/contests/2020-click-for-kids-voting/.
Explore, Create, and Connect!
Students should check their grade level google classroom site for 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 Links
View the Robinson After School Program Website
Review program guidelines, hours, activity descriptions, registration forms for specific programs, and sponsor contacts.
3rd Quarter Schedule
A great planning tool with start dates posted for most 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 daily schedule!
Art Club
Please note: Art club will not meet on Thursday, March 12.
Basketball | Boys Program
Contact: Boys Varisty Coach Gildea | bjgildea@fcps.edu
Start date: March 11 & 12. Sign-up at lunch each Wednesday or Thursday you plan to stay to play! Change into your PE uniform in a PE locker room, secure your belongings, and meet in the gym by 3pm.
Basketball | Girls Program New!
Contact: Girls Varsity Coach Dade | tjdade@fcps.edu
Start date: March 9. Sign-up at lunch each Monday you plan to stay. Change in a PE locker room, secure your belongings, and meet Coach Dade on center court by 3pm. Late buses depart at 4:45pm.
Cheer Club New!
Cheer club meets on Wednesdays! Work with the high school cheerleaders and coaches during these skill based clinics to prepare for tryouts for the high school team. Sign-up at lunch each Wednesday you plan to stay and make sure to wear your PE uniform or athletic wear. Use the PE locker rooms to change and secure your belongings before meeting in the gym/wrestling room by 3pm.
Sponsor Contact: Coach Barnes | rwbarnes@fcps.edu
Eco Club
One final push for plastic! We have collected more than 300 pounds so far. Our final collection day will be April 2.
Donate bubble wrap, inflated packing pillows, plastic bags/sleeves and more. Our collection locations can be found in E106A, A203, B107, 7th and 8th grade workrooms, the MOD workroom, and in front of the main office.
The ECO club meets each Thursday in A202 and is open to all students.
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Riddick | amriddick@fcps.edu
Educators Rising Club New!
Explore the pathway to careers within education through hands on activities and group projects. Students will also learn about the high school Teachers for Tomorrow program. Pick-up a registration form at lunch!
Program Dates: Wednesdays; March 18 - May 6 | 3:00 - 4:25pm | D101
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Porter, dbporter@fcps.edu
Registration Form
Return completed form to the SS7 or SS8 office or email to Ms. Aunon at mfaunon@fcps.edu.
Field Hockey New!
Start date: March 11 Join Varsity Coach Arnsmeyer for skill based clinics after school from 3:00 to 4:25pm on Wednesdays. No experience is necessary, but remember to sign-up at lunch each Wednesday you plan to stay.
Sticks may be stored in the sub school office if it won't fit in your locker and they'll be provided, if needed. At 2:45pm, head to the PE locker rooms to change and secure your belongings before meeting Coach Arnsmeyer in locker room 533 by 3pm.
Coach Contact: Coach Arnsmeyer | laarnsmeyer@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.
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
National Honor Society Tutors Available
Robinson high school’s National Honor Society is offering tutoring as a service after school on Mondays. (Go Out And Learn – GOAL). If your child is interested in receiving help, please have your student complete the Google Form using the link below. The student has to complete the form since an fcpsschools.net email is required on the form.
Click here for tutoring form to complete.
Program contact: Lisa Mosteller, NHS co-sponsor, at lbmosteller@fcps.edu
Lens Photo Club
Final opportunity to join this spring club!
The lens club is a photography-based club where students can explore identity, storytelling, current events, science, and history through the medium of photography. Any level of expertise is welcome and students may use any type of camera they wish—even cell phone cameras! Students will gain a better understanding of self, the world, and how to use their camera. We will cover photographic technique, lighting, editing, sharing, and more!
Spring Session: LENS Club will meet every Monday for ten weeks in A122.
Start date: Monday, 3/2, End date: Monday, 5/18
Registration Form
Return completed form to your SS office, Ms. Aunon during your lunch period in the café or email to mfaunon@fcps.edu.
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Hard | amhard1@fcps.edu
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 | Ends 5/27/20; 3 - 4:25pm
Return completed registration form to SS7/8 office or to mfaunon@fcps.edu.
Sponsor Contact: Mr. Arndt, dkarndt@fcps.edu
SGA Special Event
 Sponsor Contact: Ms. Whitwell | smwhitwell@fcps.edu
VA STAR Computer Refurbishing Club
All students are welcome! Sign-up during lunch periods on the café stage each Wednesday you plan to stay. This program meets from 3:00 to 4:25pm in the library. Late buses depart at 4:45pm.
Spring meeting dates:
March 11th & 18th; April 1st, 15th, 29th; May 13th - Last meeting
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Miller | kamiller5@fcps.edu
Volleyball New!
 Coach Contact: Coach Williams | ejwilliams2@fcps.edu
Rams Looking Ahead
March 10 - 11 | Writing SOL for grades 8 (2-day test)
March 18 | MS/HS Chorus Concert
April 3 | End of 3rd Quarter
April 6 - 10 | Spring Break
April 13 | Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
May 4 | Civics SOL Test; 8:00am
May 5 | Reading 7 SOL Test; 8:00am
May 6 | Reading 8 SOL Test; 8:00am
May 8 | Science 8 SOL Test; 8:00am
May 11 | Math 7 & Math 7 Honors SOL Tests; 8:00am
May 11 | MS Make-up Testing
May 12 | Pre-Algebra and MS Algebra 1 SOL Tests
May 19 | Geometry SOL Test; 8:00am
May 25 | Memorial Day Holiday/Schools Closed
June 1 & 2 | Expedited Retesting
June 3 | Graduation at Eagle Bank Arena/No School for Grades 7-11
June 5 | 8th Grade Day & Dance (Details posted in May)
June 12 | Last day of school!
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
Course Selection
Parents, you can view your student’s course selections for 2020-2021 school year in ParentVue or Student Vue. Go to course requests to see the courses they are registered to take next year. Please discuss these requests with your son or daughter. Any questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor.
7th grade:
Champions & Eagles – Ms. Lyons jalyons@fcps.edu
Comets & Stars – Ms. Peters vcpeters@fcps.edu
8th grade:
Purple & Red – Mr. Herendeen neherendeen@fcps.edu
Gold & Green – Ms. Malloy dmalloy@fcps.edu
Vaping | Parent Presentation in Spanish
SW SPOTLIGHT
March 1-7 is School Social Workers Appreciation Week, and March is Social Work Appreciation Month. Robinson has two full time social workers and two social work interns this year! They have expertise in many areas including mental health, human development and behavior, trauma, and family systems. School social workers play a vital role in helping students meet academic, social, and emotional challenges on the way to becoming successful and productive young adults. We truly appreciate our supportive team!
 
Student Services Department Contacts:
Director, Student Services | Ms. Frank | kmfrank@fcps.edu
DSS Registrar | Ms. Knowlton, maknowlton@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
 From L to R: ChelseaTryon, Chris Farmerie, Mary Aunon, Katy Frank, and Bryan Hazard
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