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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
 As a reminder, Friday, October 29, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Students at Robinson Secondary School will be dismissed at 12:45pm. Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 2, for teacher work days.
See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar
Support for our Ram Family Members
Kaitlynn and Doug Kraemer, two of our high school math teachers, are sharing their story here: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/beautifuldorothy regarding their family journey to support their beautiful daughter Dorothy, recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Their almost two year old has started treatment. Robinson is in the process of organizing a Go For the Gold fundraising event to support the Kraemers. We know that our Robinson family wants to show support. Please use this link to access 3 ways to help: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/beautifuldorothy/support
Please send your thoughts and prayers to the entire family. We are grateful to our staff members who have stepped up to cover classes, organize meals and gift card collection, and expressed their love and support.
Robinson Blood Drive November 4
Robinson will be organizing a Blood Drive sponsored by INOVA Blood Donor Services on November 4, 8:30-2:30. Sign up during all lunch periods!
All 16 years of age and up student donors will be REQUIRED to submit 2 signed forms: a completed FCPS parental authorization form AND an INOVA permission slip. BOTH MUST BE turned in to give blood!!! See flyer above for more details.
Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools: A Family Orientation
Thursday, October 28, 2021 @ 7 p.m.
Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3vegyIN
Do you want to learn more about Fairfax County Public Schools, your child’s school, and how you can better support your child’s success?
If so, join us for this special program, presented by FCPS Family and School Partnerships and the Family Liaisons from Robinson SS, Lake Braddock SS, Irving MS, and West Springfield HS.
 Conociendo las escuelas públicas del condado de Fairfax:
Una orientación familiar
Jueves, 28 de octubre, 2021 @ 7 p.m.
únase al enlace de Zoom https://bit.ly/3vegyIN
¿Quiere saber más sobre las escuelas públicas del condado de Fairfax, la escuela de su hijo y cómo puede apoyar mejor el éxito de su hijo?
Si es así, únase a nosotros en este programa especial, presentado por FCPS Family and School Partnerships y los Enlaces Familiares de Robinson SS, Lake Braddock SS, Irving MS, y West Springfield HS.
 Thursday, October 28, 2021 @ 7 p.m.
Join us on Zoom at
https://bit.ly/3vegyIN
Purchase a Yearbook Today
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Buy your yearbook today! MS and HS yearbooks can be purchased on My School Bucks - myschoolbucks.com. Don't miss out! |
School Pictures Are Online Now!
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Student images from picture day are now avaliable online.
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late! Please visit: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000868877 use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
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Send a Friend a Boo Gram!
PTSO Oct.20 College Prep Presentation
Video link for the Oct. 20 PTSO College Preparation Presentation: https://youtu.be/VKq9fyP3BVg
Attendance Matters
Attendance Information also posted on the Robinson Attendance website: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/about/attendance
 FCPS Calendar
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
ParentVue
 Hello, Students and Families,
Does your student need a book or two for the four day weekend (October 30th - November 2nd)?
Please remind students to drop by the library before school, during passing periods, during the morning break, or after school to find choice reads for the long weekend!
Happy Reading!
Robinson’s Librarians
 MS Clubs & Activities
Activity Period: 3:00-4:30pm
Late bus service is provided on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays departing Robinson at approximately 4:50pm. (RSLR 5 & 11 depart at 5:00pm) Parent pick-up is at 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 (2nd Quarter Schedule posted on 11/1)
1st Quarter Club List & Descriptions
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. Students staying for Tuesday and/or Friday activities report directly to the meeting location and there is no need to sign-up.
Select programs require a separate registration due to design and time commitment, therefore, students do not need to sign-up for each meeting.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
School contact: Mary Aunon, mfaunon@fcps.edu | 703-426-2339
French Club Welcomes All
Arena Stage Voices of Now Theatre Workshops
 WHAT IS VOICES OF NOW?
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 develop an original play, performed at Arena Stage.
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. Apply today as only a few spaces are available!
Workshop Registration Form
Questions? Contact Ms. Aunon, mfaunon@fcps.edu
Spanish Culture Club Begins
Homework Club
Do you need to work on homework in a quiet zone or use the library services? Come to Homework Club on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays After-School! Bring all homework materials & meet in your sponsor’s room; students will have a snack then relocate to the media center.
Monday | Ms. O’Brien | A120
Wednesday | Ms. Malloy | A103
Thursday | Ms. Normand | A214
Chillax Club
Do you want to relax and make friends after school? Come to Chillax Club to do activities like games, Kahoots, Pictionary, coloring, and more! We will do a variety of interactive games, so you can make friends and interact with other Robinson students after school.
7th Grade Location - A214 with Ms. Normand
8th Grade Location - A120 with Ms. O'Brien
League of Ladies Interest Meeting
Plan to attend the meeting on Thursday, 11/4 to learn about LOL! League of Ladies (LOL) is a character development and leadership group for middle school young ladies. We will be working on several leadership and service projects throughout the school year.
Mock Trial Club
A new opportunity is coming soon! Interested in learning about the legal profession? Attend the interest meeting on Wed., 11/10 to learn more about this exciting new program! Thank you to Ms. Hauser for facilitating the program with Ms. O'Brien, 8th grade civics teacher.
Quiz Bowl is BACK
Do you know geography facts, can you answer which constellation contains the Horsehead Nebula, like Greek mythology, or pop culture facts? Do you like trivia and facts? Join the middle school level quiz bowl team. This is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity for which players attend weekly practices. This club gets you ready for the High School "It's Academic" team.
Sponsored by Ms. Glotfelty on Mondays, beginning 11/8. Students sign-up each Monday they plan to stay using the After School Sign-up form posted on their grade level Schoology group update page.
Snap Circuits Program Begins November 8
New for the 2nd Quarter! Students will use various snap circuit kits to create motors, generators and lots of other designs. Students sign-up each Monday they wish to stay for the program using the After School Sign-up Form posted on their grade level Schoology group update page. Sponsored by 8th grade science teacher, Ms. Hemmerdinger.
NCS Community Event
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
My Child Uses Alcohol/Other Drugs, What Do I DO
By Tiffany Jones
My Child Uses Alcohol/Other Drugs, What Do I DO
Ram Pantry
 Contact: Melanie Knowlton, Student Services | Phone: 703-426-2222
 MS Counselors | Mr. Herendeen, Ms. Lyons, Ms. Malloy, and Ms. Peters welcome you to the middle school!
Welcome Back!
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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