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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
 Veterans Day is November 11th.
Thank you to all who have or are currently serving! We will be holding our traditional school-wide ceremony at 9:35 am to recognize James W. Robinson and those in our community; including parents, alumni, grandparents, and other family members who have served our country. We would not be the country we are without your service and dedication.
November 11 is a 2-hour early release from school.
The bell schedule is as follows:
Support for our Ram Family Members
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GOLD OUT
Ms. Tryon, Principal, SS8 and Ms. McAuliffe, administrative assistant, SS8 showing support for the Kraemer family and the fight against pediatric cancer during Robinson's school wide gold out on November 5.
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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.
If you would like to order a shirt in support of the Kraemer family, scan the QR code in the flyer below or go to the store website using this link.
FCPS WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORTS
All parents/guardians of Middle School and High School students who have registered for a SIS ParentVUE Account and have a primary email address recorded in SIS ParentVUE can receive Weekly Progress Reports via email. This report provides a summary of your student(s) grades for the current quarter.
To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE Account and first verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab. If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports and click on update account. Once confirmed, parents/guardians are able to activate and select their preferences for receiving these reports within the SIS ParentVUE “My Account” tab.
Weekly progress reports for all of your Middle and High School students will be included in one email. FCPS Elementary Schools do not use the SIS grade book and therefore are not included in these reports.
For questions about a specific progress report or grade you can login into your SIS ParentVUE Account to find detailed grade book information. Additionally, your student’s teacher is always the best resource to answer any grade book questions that you may have.
Weekly Progress Report Parent Quick Reference Guide
Please refer to this FCPS link for more information: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview
FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards 21-22
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Robinson Secondary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the google forms that are linked to the descriptions. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.) Please see this link for more info and links to the nomination forms: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/announcements/outstanding-employee-awards-21-22
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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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,
The Robinson Librarians are seeking new, or like new, games to share with our students. If you would like to contribute one of the following items for students to enjoy before school, after school, or during their morning breaks, please send any of the following with your student to drop off in the library:
** Decks of face cards
** Tenzi
** Uno
** Sudoku books
** Crossword books
** Single person puzzle games (for example, Rush Hour)
** Rubix Cubes
** Spot It
** Bananagrams
** Phase 5
** Scattergories
** Pick-up-sticks
** Puzzles (up to 1000 piece)
Thanks for your support and please see the flyer below and plan to join us for the fun!
Regards,
Robinson’s Librarians
Hello, Students and Families,
 New Activities Added for 2nd Quarter
See flyers below for new activities beginning week of 11/8!
2nd Quarter Activity Schedule (updated 11/8/21)
2nd Quarter Club List & Descriptions
Activity Period: 3:00-4:30pm
Late bus service days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; departing 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.
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
MS Math Mission Possible - Afterschool Help
 Students who need some positive math support, come to MS Math Mission Possible after school on Wednesdays in A115 beginning 11/10. Bring your classwork, homework, projects, retake practice, or whatever you need help with from your math class, and work with a MS math teacher. Success can be yours if you choose to accept the mission!
Students sign up through Schoology in the After School Sign Up Form made available Wednesday mornings starting at 9:28 am.
NEW - Mock Trial Club!
Wednesdays in A120 - Interest meeting on Wednesday, 11/10
Would you like to learn how to craft a winning argument? Interested in learning about the legal profession? Do you like storytelling? Public speaking?
Attend the interest meeting to learn more about Mock Trial Club and have the first opportunity to register for this club! Hope to see you there!
Sign-up on Wednesday using the After School Sign-up form if you plan to attend the interest meeting.
Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien, 8th grade civics teacher.
"Sew" Much Fun Sewing Club
Registration is required for this program as attendance at all six sessions is needed in order to complete the sewing project. Space is limited.
View flyer and registration form here.
Circuits to the Stars After School Club
Sign-up each Monday you plan to stay using the After School Sign-up form posted on their grade level Schoology group update stream. Begins 11/8.
Sponsored by 8th grade science teacher, Ms. Hemmerdinger
Quiz Bowl is BACK
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.
MS Crew Club
Prepare for the high school crew program! Attend the virtual interest meeting on Wed., 11/16 at 4:30pm to meet the coach and learn more about this preparatory program. Complete this form to receive the zoom link.
This program is free and will meet on Thursdays, beginning 11/18, through mid-February. No experience is necessary.
Contact: Coach Kim Griffin, kvgriffin@fcps.edu
Attention National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Families
The NJHS essay application is due on Monday, November 15 at 11:59pm. The essay is five questions asking students to describe how they have shown the five pillars of NJHS. The essay application is a google form which is posted to the NJHS Schoology page.
At our mandatory meeting on Monday, November 15th (at 4pm via Zoom), students can ask last minute questions about the essay and we will set up their x2VOL accounts where they will log their service hours.
School contact: Mr. Herendeen, Ms. Wright, Ms. O'Brien
VA STAR Computer Refurbishing Program
Interested students need to sign-up on 11/10 using the After School Sign-up form posted on Schoology. Middle school students may remain in the blue cafe after the meeting or ask to go to the homework club in the media center if late bus service is needed. Sponsored by Mr. Walter.
Readers Unite Book Club
The wait is over, middler schoolers! The middle school book club, Readers Unite! is having its first meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 3pm in the library! Sign-up on Schoology using the After School Sign-up form on Dec. 1st and come ready to talk about a book you have read and enjoyed recently. Details about the structure of the club will be shared at our first meeting. Questions? Swing by the library and talk to Ms. Bickford.
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
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!
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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