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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Thanksgiving Holiday Break: Wednesday, 11/25 - Friday, 11/27.
School resumes on Monday, 11/30.
Wishing all in our school community a safe, happy, and restful holiday!
A Season of Encouragement and Positivity
The Diversity Club is spreading encouragement and positivity throughout the Robinson Community. Please take the time to share some encouraging words with classmates, teachers and family. An atmosphere of positivity makes a difference to others. Be kind to yourself as well!
Want to join the Diversity Club? Click here to join the Club Classroom. The Diversity Club meets on Mondays at 2:30pm. All are welcome!
Upcoming Dates/Reminders
On December 10th and 11th, students will have an opportunity to get additional help with missing assignments or make-up work. If your student does not have any missing assignments or requires support from their teacher, they may not have to attend their entire class. Please communicate with your Ram's teacher should you have questions.
2nd Quarter Blue/Gold and Learning Seminar schedule. Calendar
Return to School Family Resource Guide
The information in this guide will help families know what to expect as children return to school. The guide includes steps families will need to take at home in preparation for the return to school. Please take time to review the information. A Family Guide for 2020-21 Return to School
 Happy Thanksgiving, Robinson Families!
As we all take a break for the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to share resources that might support you and your family’s active practice of gratitude during this season. Studies have shown that purposefully “giving thanks can make you happier” and healthier (see the “Harvard Health Publishing” article linked within this collection for details). Please visit this library collection for books, articles, and websites relating to the benefits of practicing gratitude and giving thanks.
Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
With gratitude for the Robinson community,
~ Your Robinson Librarians
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Featured Library Database
CONSUMER REPORTS: Our library provides an institutional subscription for the Robinson community for all your shopping and gift-giving needs! Independent ratings and recommendations on thousands of products and services. Happy Shopping! Start at the Robinson Library Website>Research>Databases.
User ID: rbss / Password: rams21#
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 Want to be in the yearbook?
This year the yearbook will be different than any other year. It will be a true time capsule! How can we get in touch with YOU for interviews or photos?
Please fill out the form linked in this announcement.
Want to purchase a yearbook?
PRICE:
● $30, yearbook only- no personalization this year
● Buy now, and save $10. Price will be $40 at distribution.
PAYMENT:
● Use My School Bucks
● Call 1.866.287.3096 and use order number 5050
● Go to www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and use order number 5050
** The yearbook price increases after DECEMBER 31, 2020.
QUESTIONS:
Contact the Yearbook Adviser Adrienne Forte at AMForte@fcps.edu
 2nd Quarter Schedule | No programming on Tues., 11/24.
To join a virtual club:
1. Students access the After School Program website (student facing) and open the Club Description spreadsheet for club specific details.
2. For clubs of interest, students click the “Join Club Classroom” to join and receive updates and meet link..
Public/parent view: RMS After School Activities
View guidelines, hours, club list and descriptions, google calendar, & more!
Contact: Mary Aunon, After School Program Specialist, mfaunon@fcps.edu
Crochet Club Hosts Holiday Craft Event
 Students needing supplies should complete this form. Supply kits will be available for curbside pick-up on Mon., 12/7. Participants will receive an email with specific timeframe and location.
Capital One Upcoming Coding Webinar
 Use link below to sign-up to receive the parental authorization form required due to use of the Zoom meeting platform. Open to all students!
Register Here For Webinar
If you attended the first coders live session, you will be invited to attend and do not need to sign-up again.
Questions? Contact Mary Aunon, After School Specialist, mfaunon@fcps.edu.
Coding Club Opportunities
 Coding for Beginners
Join NEW Coding for Beginners Club Here
Coding Club (Intermediate to advanced)
Join Coding Club Here
Baking and Cooking During the Holidays
 Students are welcome to join our popular baking and cooking programs at any time. Get in the holiday spirit by joining a cooking club today!
View the Carpe Diner: French & Italian Cooking schedule and menu here.
Support the Robinson Music Department
Support Our Robinson PTSO
 Robinson PTSO Restaurant Night
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
5:00 pm to 8:00pm
Mention this flyer when you order by phone or order on-line at www.georgessteaknthings.com and write Robinson PTSO in special instructions when you check out. George’s Steak n’ Things will give 18% of the proceeds to Robinson Secondary School PTSO.
Located on Ox road in the Gold’s Gym Shopping Center.
Take a break from getting ready for Thanksgiving and order takeout today!!
Support the Rambunctious Theatre Company
Order from Chipotle on Monday, 11/23 and/or purchase spirit wear from Burke Sporting Goods by Wed., 1/25 in support of Robinson's RTC!
 
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
Social Work Spotlight
By Kristen Licciardo
Season Of Giving Gift Card Donation Request
Hello Robinson Community,
As the holiday season approaches, we are asking for your help in collecting gift cards for families in our school and community that need a little extra support, especially at the holidays.
Thanksgiving:
Starting now, we are collecting grocery gift cards for Thanksgiving.
Please label your gift card with the value on it. This makes it easier for distribution.
Winter holidays:
Many of our students are too old to be referred for angel tree programs and teenagers are often overlooked.
We are requesting your help with providing gift cards to Giant, Safeway, Target, Amazon, and Walmart to give to families.
Gift cards can be dropped off in the Robinson main doors (Entrance 1) with the security officers or you may mail them to:
Robinson Secondary School
c/o Social Workers
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
Cards will be distributed by our social workers. This will take some planning, so if you drop them off by December 11, it would be appreciated.
Gift cards not distributed at the holidays are used throughout the year to help families with emergent basic needs.
If you would be so kind as to indicate the amount of money on the gift cards that would be very helpful!
Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
Christyn Levy and Kristen Licciardo (your social work team)
Sign-up using this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0444a9ab22a7f58-2020
Food Resources
Food for Others - Food Resource! If you are in need of food, you may go to one of the following neighborhood sites at the times specified. The only question that is asked is, “How many people are in your household?” Please bring your own grocery bags!
Burke: Monday
Summit Oaks: Parking lot on Oak Bluff Ct. at the end of Oak Leather Dr., Burke. 6:30pm Crevenna Oak: Parking lot on Crevenna Oak Dr. at the end of Oak Green Dr. south of Burke Center Parkway, Burke. 7:00pm
Fairfax : Monday, Thursday
West of Circle ¼ mile on US 50, north on Draper Dr. to end at Kingsbridge. Parking lot of Yorkville Apartments, facing Kingsbridge. 6:00pm Food for Others also has a warehouse for food needs.
Please see website for more information: https://www.foodforothers.org/warehouse-distributions/
RAM Food Pantry Pick-up & Donation List
Student Survey Coming in December
Dear Parent or Guardian,
The Robinson Middle School Counseling Department is continuing to work diligently to support our students as we meet the challenges of Virtual Education. One of Robinson’s core goals is to provide an environment that is welcoming, accepting, and inclusive. As we continue with this goal in mind, we are seeking information from our students to see how we are doing. Your student will be asked to complete a short survey in their class beginning in December and then again in the Spring of 2021. This will be done through a Google Form. The students will be asked to rank the following statements using a Likert Scale (a scale from 1 through 5 where 1 is strongly disagree; 2-disagree 3; neither agree or disagree; 4-agree and 5-strongly agree):
- Overall, I feel welcome in the Robinson Community.
- I feel involved in the Robinson Community.
- I can make connections with classmates, teachers, and other Robinson staff members.
Please feel free to contact your child’s Middle School Counselor if you have any questions.
Weekly Progress Reports from SIS
In order to receive the weekly progress reports (assignments, grades) from FCPS, you must ensure that your data in SIS ParentVUE is accurate and complete.
Please visit this page for additional information - Parent SIS Account Overview
Helpful Resources
Student Services Department Contacts:
Director, Student Services | Ms. Frank | kmfrank@fcps.edu
DSS Registrar | Ms. Knowlton, maknowlton@fcps.edu
7th Grade Counselors
Mr. Herendeen (Last Name A-La), neherendeen@fcps.edu
Ms. Malloy (Last Name Le-Z), dmalloy@fcps.edu
8th Grade Counselors
Ms. Lyons (Last Name A-Le), jalyons@fpcs.edu
Ms. Peters (Last Name Li-Z), 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
Parent Liaison: Ms. Azimi, rmazimi@fcps.edu, 703-201-4563
RMS Administration:
Chris Farmerie: 8th Grade Principal | cfarmerie@fcps.edu
Chelsea Tryon: 7th 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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