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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Displaying Our Gratitude
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
 Our thankfullness tree created by the MS SGA class with the help of students and teachers.
 SGA displays the MS thankfullness chain assembled before the holiday.
Follow Robinson on Instagram
Robison has an official Instagram account. Follow us at robo_ram_gram
Attendance Matters
Attendance Information also posted on the Robinson Attendance website: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/about/attendance
 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 Calendar
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
ParentVue
Cold Weather Spirit Wear Donations Wanted
Please consider donating your gently used cold weather Robinson Spirit Wear (sweatshirts, fleeces, long sleeve shirts) to our Ram Store. Donated items will be given to students who cannot afford the price tag of new cozy spirit wear. Preference is for items that do not have specific dates/years or associated with specific school organizations, and are in good/gently used condition.
In an effort to not get too overloaded with items and have storage capacity please use this signup genius:
Donations can be dropped off in SS-9 to Christyn Levy; clevy@fcps.edu
Christmas Tree Stand Opens November 26
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.
Purchase a Yearbook Today
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RMS Food Drive
Help support the Robinson MS Food Drive by bringing in Non-Perishable items to donate. Please no glass. Sponsored by Ram Zone
 
Presented by Fairfax High School Robotics Club
 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!
Regards,
Robinson’s Librarians
 New Activities Added for 2nd Quarter
2nd Quarter Activity Schedule
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.
Updates are posted on the Schoology grade level streams and club lists, descriptions, and quarter schedule in the MS Club & Activity folder located in the Resource tab.
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
Readers Unite Book Club | NEW!
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.
Chillax Club
MS Crew Club | NEW!
Learn about the sport of rowing, and learn how to row on the indoor rowing machines, “ERGs”!
This club is geared towards students who have little to no experience with the sport and are excited to learn how to row! Each practice will introduce new rowers and coxswains to the sport of rowing, the technique of the rowing stroke, as well as other general basics of the sport. Those who participate in this club will be prepared for their high school's novice program or to transition to the next level of their development.
Coach Contact: Kim Griffin, kvgriffin@fcps.edu
Interested students should sign-up each Thursday using the After School Sign-up form posted on the 7th and 8th grade Schoology group streams.
MS Color Guard | NEW!
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. 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 using the After School Sign Up Form made available Wednesday mornings starting at 9:28 am.
Quiz Bowl
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.
Students sign-up each Monday using the After School Sign-up form posted on their grade level Schoology group update stream.
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
 Come join us for Senior Night and cheer on the Robinson Ice Hockey team as they take on the Woodson Cavaliers Friday Dec 3 at 9 PM at The St James.
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
Social Work Spotlight
by Kristen Licciardo
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It is a time for us to focus on gratitude. According to Amy Morin, LCSW, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do “mentally strong people choose to exchange self-pity for gratitude. Whether you choose to write a few sentences in a gratitude journal or simply take a moment to silently acknowledge all that you have, giving thanks can transform your life.” Here are her seven scientifically proven reasons why it is so important:
1. Gratitude opens the door to more relationships. So, whether you thank a stranger for holding the door or send a thank-you note to that colleague who helped you with a project, acknowledging other people’s contributions can lead to new opportunities.
2. Gratitude improves physical health.
3. Gratitude improves psychological health. Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, from envy and resentment to frustration and regret.
4. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression. Grateful people are more likely to behave in a prosocial manner, even when others behave less kindly.
5. Grateful people sleep better. Spend just 15 minutes jotting down a few grateful sentiments before bed, and you may sleep better and longer.
6. Gratitude improves self-esteem. Rather than becoming resentful toward people who have more money or better jobs—a major factor in reduced self-esteem—grateful people are able to appreciate other people’s accomplishments.
7. Gratitude increases mental strength and reduces stress. It may also play a major role in overcoming trauma.
Mental Health Resources
 Dominion Hospital Quick Resource Guide 2021 - 2022.pdf
 Dominion Hospital Virtual Consultations.pdf
 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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