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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
IB Information Night for Families of Rising 9th Students Graders
The International Baccalaureate program at Robinson is a program of studies that is highly engaging, rigorous and asks students to be at the heart of the learning. Students will learn not only how to understand complex information and skills, but also how those skills and content apply to the larger world.
IB Diploma Program Coordinators will be hosting an in-person information night for families of rising 9th graders on Thursday, January 13th starting at 7 pm at Robinson Secondary School. During this presentation, we will provide links to a previously recorded overview of high school course selections at Robinson. If you prefer not to attend in person, we will also add a link to these presentations the following day to our school website, found by clicking here: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/academics/high-school/ib-diploma-program.
If you have any questions about the IB program at Robinson, please contact one of the IB coordinators using the information below:
Holly Cho, HTCho@fcps.edu
Wendy Vu, WMVu@fcps.edu
703.426.6949 (office)
Attendance Matters
Attendance Information also posted on the Robinson Attendance website: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/about/attendance
SGA Hosts Holiday Events
Candy Cane Grams Sold During Lunches | Week of 12/6
Find Buddy The Elf | Week of 12/13
Gingerbread House Decorating Event | Tuesday, 12/14
Follow Robinson on Instagram
Robison has an official Instagram account. Follow us at robo_ram_gram
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
Purchase a Yearbook Today
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Food Drive for Robinson Pantry
Please support the Robinson Food Pantry by donating non-perishable food items.
 
 Hello, Students and Families,
Let’s make the most of December in the Library. Students, please see the flyer, below, and join us for the fun!
Warm regards,
Robinson’s Librarians
 New After School Activities Just Added
Football Conditioning (see flyer below) and Theatre Sports/Improv on Wednesdays, beginning 12/15.
2nd Quarter Activity Schedule (View activities by day.)
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
Football Conditioning Program Interest Meeting
The Middle School Weight Lifting Program is for 7th and 8th grade students that are interested in being a part of the Robinson Football program. Weight lifting in adolescents promotes an overall healthy lifestyle. Individuals will learn the proper use of weight lifting equipment and how to perform exercises safely. Those in the program will receive direct coaching from Robinson football coaches.
Interested students should plan to attend the meeting to meet the coaches and learn more! Students should plan to sign-up using the After School Sign-up form posted on the Schoology stream on 12/9.
The parent permission form will be distributed at this meeting and posted on Schoology thereafter for return to the SS7 or 8 office. Submission of this form is required before participation on 1/3/22. This program will be offered through mid-May and students may join any week.
Coach Contact: Coach Arena, paarena1@fcps.edu
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 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.
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.
Social Work Spotlight
by Kristen Licciardo
Holidays can be stressful for teens.
This article from Raising Arizona Kids highlights the stress teens may feel due to changes in routine, high expectations, and past experiences, as well as ways to help them cope.
https://www.raisingarizonakids.com/2019/12/holiday-stress-is-real-including-for-teens-heres-how-to-cope/
7 tips to help teens cope with holiday stress:
1. Stick to household routines.
2. Give teens some control over their schedule.
3. Make room for down time and exercise.
4. Get teens involved. Assign responsibilities!
5. Manage gift expectations.
6. Limit social media and screen time.
7. Take care of yourself as a parent.
 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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