Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Bell Schedule
We will keep this bell schedule for the remainder of the year.
Bell schedule with one lunch shift:
Welcome Back RAMS!
If students are returning for in-person learning the schedule is as follows:
Grade 8, 9, and 12 returned to the building on March 2.
Grades 7, 10, and 11 will return to the building beginning March 9.
Students with last names A-K will be returning on Tuesday and Wednesday and students with last names L-Z will be returning on Thursday and Friday.
In-Person Reminders:
- Students must wear a mask at all times.
- If you will be driving your student to school, you may drop off at Exit 1 or 7 beginning at 8am. We cannot allow students to enter the building prior to 8am.
- Bus information is available in ParentVUE – look on the Student Info tab and scroll to Transportation to verify the bus number
- FCPS offers free grab and go lunch for all students. Menus can be found here: https://fcps.nutrislice.com/
- Students should bring a water bottle with them to school which can be refilled at hydration stations.
- No locker or locker room use. If you have PE, please dress for physical activity.
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After School Bus Location Info
Follow Robinson Bus Lanes on Twitter (@RBSSbusman) to find out where your bus is located after school among the 45 buses. There are three lanes with the higher numbers closer to the building. A pic will be posted after school.
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Additional RTS Resources
View to learn details about return to school safety and health protocols and procedures:
A return to school slide deck for families can be found here: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/announcements/return-school-information-families
A return to school video for families can be found here: https://youtu.be/2PXMZeFdJ3w
March 17 & 18 Schedule
March 17 & 18 are regular school days where students will attend in-person/log in virtually. Per County guidelines, these will be the Robinson Catch Up days where students will have the opportunity to make up any work, get extra support, or work on projects, etc. There will be no new instruction or content taught.
Student Planning Tool
Use this planning tool to organize BBCU classroom links and view the blue and gold calendar for the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Additional resources for parents and students may be accessed here.
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Donations Welcome
Donations of sanitizing wipes for students to use when we return in person are welcome! Parents may drop off at entrance 1.
Thank you Robinson community!
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FCPS Cares Program
Want to recognize an FCPS staff member who has gone above and beyond? Complete this quick form to express your appreciation: https://www.fcps.edu/careers/employee-recognition-programs/fcps-cares-program
Student Information
You can access this library poster via PDF by clicking this link.
Middle School Reading Challenge
February 8 - March 25th: Read a book of your choice and complete one activity. Read details on this document: Middle School Reading Challenge
All students who participate will be entered to win raffle prizes!
Featured Library Database
Spanish Language Database
Escolar Online (Spanish Language) Spanish-Language Resource for Middle School Students. Includes art, geography, history, politics, science, sports, and technology; includes local culture, history, and traditions. Includes photos, maps, and images. For native speakers and students taking Spanish. https://escolar.eb.com/ username: fairfax; password: fairfax
Enciclopedia Moderna (Spanish-Language Reference Center) Global Reference Center provides global content on subjects such as art, geography, history, politics, science, sports, and technology; includes local content— culture, history, and traditions. Includes photos, maps, and images. For native speakers and students of foreign languages. / https://moderna.eb.com/ username: fairfax; password: fairfax
World Book Spanish Encyclopedia Spanish-language database with videos, compare-and-contrast features, selected articles, and a visual dictionary. https://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home / username: fairfax; password: fairfax
Building Connections After School
Student View: Use links on RMS Club Connection, pdf to learn about club offerings and how to join. Details are also posted on grade level classrooms.
Students are welcome to join any week and attend when available. FCPS middle school after school programming will remain virtual.
Parent View: Schedule & Alpha List: Club Schedule By Day | Club List
Public website: RMS After School Activities
Contact: Mary Aunon, After School Program Specialist, mfaunon@fcps.edu
SGA Virtual Escape Room Event March 9
You've been framed and need to break out of jail ASAP to prove your innocence. Break codes and solve clues - Be careful and try not to get caught by the guards!
Join our SGA Events Google Classroom (Code: ezviws3) Tuesday, March 9th @3:30pm. If you sign up with a friend you can work together as a pair or group to break out!
SGA sponsor contact: Ms. Whitwell, smwhitwell@fcps.edu
SGA Hosts Talent Show March 23 | NEW DATE
DO YOU HAVE A HIDDEN TALENT THAT YOU'D LOVE TO SHARE AND SHOW OFF? Sign up for Robinson Middle School's Virtual Talent Show, hosted by SGA. View the flyer below for more details and be sure to fill out the sign-up sheet to give us some more information about your act! Tuesday, March 23rd 3:30pm
Don't want to participate but would love to watch? You can also sign up as an audience member! Just indicate that you'd like to be a spectator in the sign-up sheet. View flyer with sign-up link here.
Relax in "Chillax" Club Each Wednesday
Located on Ox road in the Gold’s Gym Shopping Center
Robinson PTSO Restaurant Night
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
&
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
4:00 pm to 8:00pm
Bring this flyer or mention Robinson PTSO when you order and
George’s Steak n’ Things will give 20% of the proceeds to
Robinson Secondary School PTSO.
It's here! The ROBINSON ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY SPRING MULCH SALE!
Please note, bagged mulch will be available for pick-up this year. We apologize for the inconvenience.
TRUCK LOAD MULCH DELIVERY AVAILABLE!
Minimum order is 7 cubic yards (approximately 63 bags) This is a great option if you want to organize a bulk delivery with neighbors.
To order individual bags of mulch for pick-up or a truckload delivery, please access website:
https://www.robinsonangp.com/store/c7/Mulch.html
Please direct all questions about the 2021 mulch fundraiser to mulch@robinsonangp.com
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2021!
STEM Activity Fair
Save the date! TJ Techstravaganza 2021 is scheduled for Saturday, May 15. This STEM fair will be held virtually and is open to students of all ages!
View details and register here: http://tjtechstrav.org/
Techstravaganza Flyer
Techstravaganza Flyer_Spanish
TJ PTSA Hosts Diversity in STEM Talks
Parents, register at this Zoom link: http://bit.ly/TJStemTalk3
Submit questions in advance here: https://bit.ly/tjdiversitytalks
If you missed our February 8 talk on robotics, you can view the recording here: https://tjptsa.com/2020-02-12-diversity-stem-talk-2-video-available/
View event flyer here.
View event flyer in Spanish here.
View event flyer in Arabic here.
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
Save the Date: FCPS Virtual Special Education Conference Set for April 17
FCPS will hold its 16th annual Special Education Conference virtually on Saturday, April 17. Registration will begin in March. A student strand will be held for youth ages 14-22. FCPS educators, administrators, and pre-service teachers can earn recertification points for attending the conference. Exhibit Hall and Inclusive Schools resources will be shared.
Visit the Special Education Conference webpage for more information.
Social Work Spotlight
By Kristen Licciardo
The impact of gratitude helps our overall health. The events surrounding COVID-19 have changed our normal routines. In some ways, we may feel that we’ve lost control of aspects of our lives. We can focus our energies on what we can control and practice gratitude. This will enrich our daily lives. In a recent post, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggested ways to practice gratitude and improve family health.
Beyond Thanks: 5 Ways to Nurture Gratitude
Need Help Feeding Your Family?
Resources to help:
FCPS Free Meal Distribution
Go to the Food Distribution website to see if your meal site has changed.
Food for Others
https://www.foodforothers.org/neighborhood-sites/
Lasagna Love, Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Scan QR code or go to http:www.lasagnalove.org
RAM Pantry
Located near Entrance 6. Please bring your own bag to hold food items.
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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