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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Middle School Bell Schedule and Blue/Gold Calendar
Back To School Night Videos
Back to school night teacher videos for both middle and high school will be posted on the Robinson School website by September 13, 2021.
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Locker Request Process
Students who would like use of a locker during the school year must complete the locker request form to be posted in the resource folder on the grade 7 & 8 Schoology groups on September 9. This process will be explained to students during the Advisory period that day.
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Attendance Matters
 FCPS Calendar
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
Daily Health Observation
Before sending your child to school, please check for the following COVID-19 symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Fever (100.0F) or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore Throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
If you child has experienced any of these symptoms in the last 24 hours, please keep your child home, contact your physician, and let us know by calling the attendance line: 703-426-6040.
If someone in your household has tested positive for or is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, keep your child home and let us know using the attendance phone number above.
View the FCPS Health and Safety Guidance Document here.
Technology Use Reminders
Last week during the Advisory period, students reviewed expectations, routines, and procedures for the care and use of FCPS issued devices. Thank you for your support of these best practices.
Schoology Guidelines and Support
Students, families, and staff throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system.
Here is what you need to know now:
- You need a SIS/ParentVUE account to login to Schoology: http://bit.ly/FCPSSIS
- Use your SIS/ParentVUE login information to login to Schoology: https://lms.fcps.edu. Look for the FCPS logo to make sure you are on the right login page.
PTSO Meeting Features Schoology Presentation
PTSO's first general members meeting and Schoology presentation is rescheduled for Wednesday, 9/8 at 7:00 p.m. Please join us! This is an in person meeting so please wear your masks.
Wednesday, September 8th in Recital Hall at 7:00 p.m.
All parents are invited to attend. After a short presentation there will be plenty of time to answer your questions.
 Robinson Community,
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we invite students to visit the poster exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in the main hallway outside the gold cafeteria. Students can read and learn about the events of that day.
We also invite students and staff to reflect on a moderated Padlet wall for the Robinson community: https://padlet.com/robinson_library/911
For additional resources, please visit the following:
** Browse the library collection here:
** Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum 9/11 Primer here:
To members of our community who were personally impacted, we offer our sincerest condolences on this anniversary.
Respectfully,
Robinson’s Librarians
After School Clubs & Activities
Coming Soon! The first quarter schedule of middle school clubs and activities will be finalized and posted on the 7th and 8th grade level Schoology group pages by mid-September.
Please note: The start of late bus service and activities has been delayed due to the shortage of bus drivers. Once enough drivers are secured, service will be provided on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays departing Robinson at 4:45pm. Late bus routes are posted in the sub school office windows and viewable in SIS. Stay tuned for updates!
Parent permission required: Submission of the Robinson MS Club & Activity form is needed before students begin staying after. Once submitted, students are welcome to stay for any scheduled activities.
Updates will be posted in this newsletter and grade level Schoology groups.
School contact: Mary Aunon, mfaunon@fcps.edu
RBOPO Tag Day
Band and Orchestra Tag Day 2021!
On September 11, 2021, High School Band and Orchestra students will be out in the Robinson neighborhoods to share information about our award-winning Bands and Orchestras, to invite you to our 2021-2022 concerts (Yes! We are performing live and in-person!) and to accept your donations. Thank you for your support of our outstanding music program at Robinson. We look forward to greeting you. This event is sponsored by Robinson Band and Orchestra Parent Organization (RBOPO).
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
 MS Counselors | Mr. Herendeen, Ms. Lyons, Ms. Malloy, and Ms. Peters welcome you to the middle school!
Welcome Back!
We are very excited to see so many smiling eyes in the hallways! The students have gotten off to a good start.
The Student Services staff is here to help you in any way we can. Please note that students cannot leave class or lunch to see their counselor without an appointment and a pass. If they need assistance, we encourage them to email our Student Services staff to request an appointment. If there is an emergency, their teacher will call the subschool office for assistance.
7th grade counselors by student last name:
A-La – Mr. Herendeen (neherendeen@fcps.edu)
Le-Z – Ms. Lyons (jalyons@fcps.edu)
8th grade counselors by student last name:
A-La – Ms. Peters (vcpeters@fcps.edu)
Le-Z – Ms. Malloy (dmalloy@fcps.edu)
School Psychologist – Erika King (elking@fcps.edu)
School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo (kflicciardo@fcps.edu)
Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton (maknowlton@fcps.edu)
Family Liaison: Ruth Azimi, (rmazimi@fcps.edu)
Director of Student Services – Katy Frank (kmfrank@fcps.edu)
Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions.
Social Work Spotlight
By Kristen Licciardo, MSW, School Social Worker
What is Social Work Spotlight? I will highlighting anything and all social work related information…an inspirational story I have come across, a book I am reading, resources in the community, special events, etc… sometimes, just a great quote for the week!
Who is your school social worker? This is my tenth year working as a school social worker. This is my seventh year at Robinson! I have been working as a social worker with children and families for 25 years. I attended California State University, Northridge and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Southern California. I spent the early part of my career working with children and families in mental health settings, including residential treatment centers, day treatment programs, non-public schools, and outpatient therapy programs. In California, I also worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker doing private practice. I relocated to Northern Virginia in 2009 and have enjoyed living on the east coast with my husband and two children, one in elementary school and one starting high school this year!
What does your school social worker do? I provide support to children and families in the areas of mental health, accessing community resources, basic needs, and special education. I partner with our school teams and counselors to ensure all students are achieving their full academic, social and emotional potential.
Helpful Resources
RMS Administration:
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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