Robinson Student Ram Blast | January 4, 2021

STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

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Announcements & Updates

Calendar Reminder

January 11 is a scheduled teacher work day. As a reminder, students are not required to submit an attendance google form on teacher work days.

2nd Quarter Blue/Gold and Learning Seminar schedule. Calendar


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IB Information Night for Families of Rising 9th Graders

The IB Diploma Program coordinators will be presenting the Rising 9th Grade IB Information night on Thursday, January 14th at 7 PM. This meeting will be held in the virtual environment, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. If you are interested in learning about the IB Diploma and the IB Program at Robinson, please join us. The IB Coordinators will be available to answer questions.

Use this link (https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a34d34ef12c54152baac160f849c3c3e) to join the meeting on January 14th; the link will not work until that date. All presentation materials will be posted on the Robinson website after the presentation if you are not available to attend.

School Contact: Holly Cho, htcho@fcps.edu


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


Photo Retakes and Make Up Picture Day, Grades 7-11

Photo retakes and make up picture day for students in grades 7-11 is on January 11. Please sign up for a time slot if you need to have your photo taken. Each student will receive a free school ID card.

SIGN-UP HERE

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School Contact: Adrienne Forte, amforte@fcps.edu


Ordering Lifetouch Underclassman Pictures

Lifetouch Pictures ordering information:
If you took your under classman pictures with Lifetouch and still need to order them, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189. 


Library

Hello Robinson Families,

For your planning purposes, curbside services resume 1/11/2021.
If you’d like to borrow a book, please view our eBook collection, with new titles added this month, or visit The Fairfax County Public Library (https://robinsonss-fcps.libguides.com/finding-your-next-book/December-2020).
Happy New Year!
~ Robinson’s Librarians


After School Program

A new year brings new opportunities for social engagement, leadership, and service. Students are welcome to join clubs anytime and attend when available. Check out options by visiting the club website and/or grade level google classroom sites often. Get connected today!

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2nd Quarter Schedule 

To join a virtual club:

1. Students access the After School Program website (student facing) and open the Club List & Description spreadsheet for club specific details.

2. Students click the “Join Club Classroom” to join and receive updates and meet link for any clubs of interest.

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


RMM Leadership Opportunity | New Club!

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Learn about the student led OMM movement by viewing this video.

Join the Rams Minds Matter classroom for meet link, which will be posted on January 11 at 2:30pm. Attend to learn more about this growing movement in Fairfax County and beyond! This club will meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Sponsor Contact: Kristen Licciardo, kflicciardo@fcps.edu


RAMbassadors Club

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Photography Club Welcomes New Members

Are you interested in photography? Want to learn how to take cool photos, edit, and create meaning through images? All cameras and experience levels are welcome! Use the code deibwq6 to join the Lens Club Classroom for details.  Sponsor Contact: Ms. Hard, amhard1@fcps.edu

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Counselor Corner & Resources

Important updates and resources from the student services department.

Robinson Rising 7 Parent Night

Hello 6 grade families!  Can you believe it, we are already planning for next school year?  We, at Robinson, are looking forward to welcoming your students for school year 2021-2022.  The Class of 2027!  Please visit our website for some information regarding academic advising.  Rising 7 parent night will be virtual this year on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 7:00. Information will be presented by our core department chairs and some general school information.  Be on the lookout for an email with the link to join the meeting.  There will also be sessions for Special Education, ESOL, and Spanish Immersion starting at 6:15.  All links will be sent out closer to the 27th. 

Social Work Spotlight

By Kristen Licciardo

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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/neighborhood-sites/


RAM Food Pantry Pick-up & Donation List

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Quick Links & Phone Numbers

Helpful Resources

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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

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