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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Photo Retakes!
School photo retakes for grades 7-11 will be held on October 14 and 15 on the Cafeteria stage from 9am-1pm. All students who participate will receive an ID card. If you purchased a package, please be sure to return it to the photographer for credit.
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Bus Delay Notification System
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Stay up-to-date on school bus arrivals with FCPS' bus delay notification system. This system provides parents with timely notification of late bus route information. Parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the FCPS Mobile App to receive the delayed bus report. Morning route information will be available until noon. Afternoon bus route information will be available from 1 to 7 p.m.
Use this link to check for the late bus arrivals to school or home for your student.
https://busdelay.fcps.edu/
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VFW's Patriot's Pen Essay Contest
The Patriot’s Pen program is open to 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade students
enrolled by the Oct. 31 deadline in public, private, parochial school, or
home study program in the U.S., its territories or its possessions.
Dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools are eligible to participate. Please view contest rules, eligibility, and entry form below.
Patriot Pen Essay Contest Rules
Fillable Entry Form
MS Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) Tests
The final VGA test is scheduled for Tuesday, 10/5. See details below.
Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) is a new test required for students in grades 3-8. The state legislature introduced this requirement to measure student growth and progress within the school year in reading and mathematics.
For fall 2021, VGA will address content that was taught in the previous school year. The purpose of this fall’s VGA is to identify potential learning gaps resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no “passing” or “failing” outcome for the VGA. Results will provide a starting point to measure growth and will offer information about areas of strength and areas for growth in reading and mathematics.
Students enrolled in grades 3-8 will generally take an assessment in both reading and mathematics. However, elementary and middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing math course, such as Algebra 1, will not take a VGA for mathematics.
Reading VGA: 7th w/some 8th graders – 9/28 1st Period
Reading VGA: 8th w/some 7th graders – 9/30 1st Period
Math VGA: ALL testers (students in Math 7, Math 7 HN, and Prealgebra) – 10/5 2nd Period
Attendance Matters
Attendance Information also posted on the Robinson Attendance website: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/about/attendance
 FCPS Calendar
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
ParentVue
Congratulations Kyle Ryu
Cellist Kyle Ryu was recently selected to participate in the National Symphony Orchestra's (NSO) Youth Fellowship Program for the 2021-22 season.
Participants in the program receive scholarship lessons with NSO musicians, take part in chamber music ensembles coached by NSO musicians, attend rehearsals and concerts, and perform in master classes and recitals at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The students in this program were selected among many who auditioned and aspire to become professional musicians. Way to go Kyle!
 Hello, Robinson Families,
With the return of late busses, The Robinson Library is excited to announce our NEW, extended hours!
** Monday and Thursday - 7:40 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
** Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday - 7:40 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Please note: Middle school students will have access to the library after school via The Homework Club on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 4:30pm; visit the 7th and 8th grade Schoology Group sites for details as sign-up each day is required.
See you in the library!
~ Robinson’s Librarians
 MS Clubs & Activities
The MS After School Program has begun!
Late bus service will be provided on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays departing Robinson at approximately 4:50pm. (RSLR 5 & 11 depart at 5:00pm) Updated late bus routes are now posted in the sub school office windows and viewable in SIS under the Student Information tab.
Activity Period: 3:00-4:30pm; Parent pick-up Entrance #1
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 on Schoology.
1st Quarter Activity Schedule
View clubs by day! A great tool to help students plan their time after school!
Club List & Descriptions
Club Flyers
View a flyer for each of the 1st quarter activities from basketball and pickleball to drama and more!
Club & Activity Sign-up Procedure:
For clubs and activities meeting on late bus days, students sign-up using the After School Sign-up form posted at 9:30am on their grade level Schoology Group page for activities meeting that day. If a program fills, students will need to select from the remaining options.
Select programs (Arena Stage VON, Ceramics, and Let's Cook) require a separate registration due to design and time commitment, therefore, students do not need to sign-up for each meeting. Registration opened on 9/29 and as of 10/4, both the cooking and ceramics clubs have filled for the fall sessions.
Students staying for Tuesday and/or Friday activities report directly to the meeting location and there is no need to sign-up.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
School contact: Mary Aunon, mfaunon@fcps.edu
After School Program Office: 703-426-2339
Strategy Games Club
Come join us for some gaming after school on Wednesdays in room a110, hosted by Mr. Burns. The Strategy Board Games Club meets weekly and space is limited to 20 participants. Make sure to sign up each Wednesday using the After School Sign-Up Form, which is available at 9:30am. Learn how to play new board games or play old classics. Meet new friends or bring a friend with you. Look out for some information regarding board game tournaments as well!
Middle School Drama is STARTING!
Middle School DRAMA Interest Meeting on Thursday, 10/7 in Davala Hall!
Join us and get all the info on the Musical, Improv Club, Voices of Now, and other drama activities and events! Open to all MS students. Snack and late buses provided!
Arena Stage Voices of Now Theatre Workshops
 WHAT IS VOICES OF NOW?
Voices of Now is a performance, writing, and devising program for young artists and activists provided by Arena Stage, D.C.’s oldest, largest producing theater. Voices of Now artists learn the tools of theater performance, such as movement, vocal expression, and collaboration by taking a series of workshops in the fall. Participants who attend a full series are eligible to audition for the exclusive Voices of Now Robinson Ensemble, which meets from January through May at Robinson. Ensemble members work with professional directors to study performance and to develop an original play, performed at Arena Stage.
Students are welcome to attend a virtual interest meeting on 10/7 to learn about this program and other after school theatre arts happenings. Details will be posted on Schoology.
Workshop Dates:
Series 1: November 29, 30, December 1, 2
Series 2: December 6, 7, 8, 9
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm in D106 | Turn in your application ASAP! No experience is required. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis!
Workshop Registration Form
Questions? Contact Ms. Aunon, mfaunon@fcps.edu
Pickleball Begins 10/7
 Sign-up each Thursday using the After School Sign-up form posted on your grade level Schoology Group! Get your game on!
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
Social Work Spotlight
By Kristen Licciardo, MSW, School Social Worker
The Calm Cafe is Here!
Where: Gold Cafeteria
When: All Lunch Periods, Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays
With the help of the Our Minds Matter program, Our Minds Matter Middle and High School Clubs, PTA, and clinical staff, The Calm Cafe has been created as a welcoming space for all students who may feel overwhelmed with the noise and social demands of the cafeteria.
The space will allow for 10-20 students at a time and all students are welcome! Students can get a pass from the stage or make a request through their counselor.
 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.
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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