Robinson Student Ram Blast | May 15, 2020

STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

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FCPS Student Voice offers three options for sharing student thoughts and creativity. View program and entry details here. See a Robinson entry about resiliency here.


FCPS Cares

FCPS Cares Recognition

Want to recognize a staff member for going above and beyond?  Submit an FCPS Cares nomination by using this form.


Distance Learning Quick Links

School Contacts | Tip Sheet

If you need assistance with distance learning, please use this list of contacts to reach the correct person.  We have also included this tip sheet for parents to support students on this journey.


Virtual Activity Program

Join Robinson clubs for virtual meetings and resources and access additional activities on FCPS After School site. See access codes below.

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FCPS After School @ HOME | Robinson

Students can access AWESOME activities and resources in the arts, STEM, sports, cooking, games, and more! Join by entering google classroom code iiyee2k and explore topics in the "Classwork" tab.

We hope this resource helps your student actively pursue interests in addition to joining any of the Robinson sponsored clubs listed below.

RMS Club Schedule

Each activity has a separate google classroom and sponsors meet with participants virtually. Students enter the GC code to join. All are welcome!

Questions? Email Ms. Aunon, mfaunon@fcps.edu

Thank you to our team of sponsors! You are RAMTASTIC!

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Athletics

Please note! Rising 9th grade students interested in high school athletics are strongly encouraged to join the sport specific google classroom for important updates from coaches and to view recommended workouts, videos, and information about the tryout process. See codes above for programs.


Book Club New!

A new addition to our virtual club offerings!

Come discuss what you are reading, get book suggestions, visit with literary friends. Join our Google Classroom with code: pur5axr

Virtual meeting on Fridays @2:00pm beginning May 22.

Sponsored by Ms. Conwell and Ms. Scott

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ECO Club

The Middle School Eco Club worked hard this year to put together a proposal for a contest called “Caring for Our Watersheds.”  The proposal laid out a plan to create raised gardens and an outdoor classroom space for Robinson students.  The Eco Club has won an award for their thoughtful plan that we hope to be able to implement next year! Way to go Green Team and sponsor, Amy Riddick.

Want to join? Use GC code: 4xnnim4 | Meets on Monday @1:30pm

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Green Team members Ava, Devon, Jasmine, Mo, and others meet virtually on Mondays.


Lens Photography Club

Grab your phone or camera and join the photo club for a new challenge each week. Lens will now meet on Mondays at 3:30 instead of Thursdays.

Join code: ocdh7sg


STEM Program New!

Edu-Futuro, an FCPS partner, is now offering a self-paced virtual program. Parents can sign-up their child(ren) here. All contact will be through parent or guardian email. See program details below.

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Theatre Arts

Here's an AWESOME site to explore theatre, take master classes, you name it. Students will enjoy the activities, interactive events, streaming, classes, and beyond. A virtual FCPS Blackbox!

Helpful hint! Check out the intro video on the home page to help you navigate the site.


RAM Profile in Service

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Counselors' Corner

Welcome to Counselors’ Corner:  an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services

As we navigate through this unprecedented time, please know that we are still here to help you in any way we can.  We are working through this time just as you are so please be patient.  Please enjoy your time with your children, try not to stress, go for a walk, and also take care of yourself!!  If you need us, we are here to help. (Contacts listed below) Take care!

SW Spotlight

By Kristen Licciardo

WANT TO HELP OTHERS DURING THIS CRISIS?

For nine years, the Stuff the Bus food drive has served as a biannual effort to fill the shelves of local nonprofits’ food pantries. Because of the extraordinary events taking place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for food has surged so Stuff the Bus is again stepping up to feed hungry people in Fairfax County.  On Saturday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fastran buses will be parked in 21 locations (see the list below) throughout Fairfax County to collect food donations. However, unlike past years, the buses will not be parked in grocery store parking lots. Instead, buses will be parked in less-frequented lots, including all Board of Supervisors’ offices and the Fairfax County Government Center, to allow donors to comply with social distancing recommendations.   See list of drop-off sites and suggested items for donation!

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Student Services Department Contacts:

Director, Student Services | Ms. Frank | kmfrank@fcps.edu

DSS Registrar | Ms. Knowlton, maknowlton@fcps.edu

8th Grade Counselors by TEAM

Purple and Red | Mr. Herendeen, neherendeen@fcps.edu 

Gold and Green | Ms. Malloy, dmalloy@fcps.edu 

7th Grade Counselors by TEAM

Champions and Eagles | Ms. Lyons, jalyons@fpcs.edu

Comets and Stars | Ms. Peters, vcpeters@fcps.edu 

Social Worker: Ms. Licciardo, kflicciardo@fcps.edu

School Psychologist: Ms. King, elking@fcps.edu 

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

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From L to R: ChelseaTryon, Chris Farmerie, Mary Aunon, Katy Frank, and Bryan Hazard