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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Calendar Reminder
Monday, January 17 is a school holiday.
Thursday, January 20 is a two-hour early release due to quarter end.
Friday, January 21 and Monday, January 24 are student holidays due to a teacher workday and staff development day.
See the complete 2021-20221 school year calendar
UPDATE: IB Information Night for Families of Rising 9th Students Graders Now Virtual
Based on the rising Covid case numbers due to the omicron variant and guidance from FCPS, the IB Information Presentation for rising 9th grade families will now be virtual. The IB Coordinators had originally hoped to hold an in person event but this event will now be virtual only. FCPS has published the following guidance “Large group in-person gatherings are discouraged at this time to include parent curriculum nights” (FCPS, Preparing to Return from Winter Break,12.30.21).
The time and date for this event are the same, Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at 7 PM. This is a synchronous, virtual event. All rising ninth grade families will receive a Zoom link to join the presentation via the E-notify email system. The presentation will be recorded and all presentation materials will be emailed after the event if you are not able to attend virtually. The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an Advanced Academics program available to all Robinson students in high school. The IB Coordinators will be sharing information to consider for 9th and 10th grade schedule planning and the details of the IB program.
If you have questions about this event, please contact the IB Coordinators (Holly Cho, htcho@fcps.edu) and Wendy Vu (wmvu@fcps.edu). 703.426.6949 (office)
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.
During this presentation, we will provide links to a previously recorded overview of high school course selections at Robinson. We will also add a link to these presentations the following day to our school website, found by clicking here.
Virtual Math Night
Please join the Math department heads and representatives from both middle and high school math departments on January 18th from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM for Virtual Math Night. During this time we will discuss some things to consider when selecting a math course for your student in their upcoming school year. There will be time for break out sessions to have questions answered by representatives for select courses including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, AFDA (Algebra, Functions & Data Analysis), AP math courses, and IB math courses.
Please plan to join the Zoom Webinar session via the following link. Google meet will be used for the breakout sessions. Links for the breakout sessions will be shared during the virtual meeting on January 18th.
Zoom link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94083057747
School contacts:
Kim Longworth, MS Math Department Chair | KALongworth@fcps.edu
Daniel Southard, HS Math Department Chair | DRSouthard@fcps.edu
Attendance Matters
Attendance Information also posted on the Robinson Attendance website: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/about/attendance
 FCPS Calendar
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
ParentVue
Middle School Student Spreads Joy with Ornament Collection
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Congratulations to eighth grade student, Daphne Taylor, who collected over 1,000 Christmas ornaments for people in need, helping nonprofit ECHO's clients!
Read the full article about Daphne's efforts here.
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 Hello, Students and Families,
We hope you enjoyed a relaxing winter break!
What’s happening in the Robinson library this month? See the image below for details!
Additionally, please note that until late buses resume, the library will be open from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm each day. The schedule adjustments are based on FCPS Covid procedures.
Regards,
Robinson’s Librarians
After School Clubs Paused Through Jan. 14
 Based on the rising Covid case numbers due to the omicron variant and guidance from FCPS, middle school club meetings will be paused through 1/14/22. In person meetings resume beginning Tuesday, 1/18.
Students should check their the grade 7 or 8 Schoology Group stream for updates regarding virtual meeting options for this week including Art Club, "Chillax" Club, Crochet Club, League of Ladies, and Mock Trial Club.
Virtual Meeting Time: 3:30-4:30pm
How to Join a Virtual Meeting: Students must join a club Schoology group in order to view the zoom link. Open the Group tab (top banner), click on My Groups, and then Join a Group using the access code for the club of choice.
Club Schoology Group access codes are posted on the Grade 7 & 8 Schoology group update stream along with daily announcements.
RMS After School Activity Permission Form | Required for all students
2nd Quarter Activity Schedule (View activities by day.)
2nd Quarter Club List & Descriptions
School contact: Mary Aunon, mfaunon@fcps.edu | 703-426-2339
Football Conditioning Program New Start Date
UPDATE: New start date of Thursday, 1/27/22, but this will be confirmed as the date nears. Join the Schoology Group for updates from Coach Arena. Access code: VH2N-VN2G-MVGD7
The Middle School Weight Lifting Program is for 7th and 8th grade students 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.
Required Form: Parental Authorization & Acknowledgment of Risk
The parent permission form is also available for pickup in the SS7 and SS8 offices and is posted in the Schoology grade level group Resources tab. Submission of this form to the SS7 or SS8 office is required before participation. This program will be offered through mid-May and students may join any week.
Coach Contact: Coach Arena, paarena1@fcps.edu
2022 MS Yearbook Staff Application
 WANTED: FUTURE YEARBOOK STAFFERS
Would you like to be on the yearbook staff for the 2022-2023 school year? If so, please complete the application. Email Ms. Forte with any questions at amforte@fcps.edu or stop by my classroom, E217. All applications are due by February 18.
MS Yearbook Application
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
Social Work Spotlight
by Kristen Licciardo
Parent Webinar: Everything You Need to Know About Marijuana
Parent Webinar: Everything You Need to Know About Marijuana is scheduled for Friday, January 28 from 10-11am. Please see this flyer for details.
FCPS Multilingual Family Podcasts - Arabic, Korean, & Spanish
FCPS Multilingual Family Podcasts - https://www.fcps.edu/blog/multilingual-family-podcast-arabic-korean-spanish
Listen and subscribe to a FCPS Multilingual Family Podcast to hear timely, important information related to school news. The podcasts are produced in conjunction with the Office for ESOL Services and the Office of Professional Learning and Family Engagement.
استمع واشترك في البث الصوتي العائلي متعدد اللغات التابع لـ FCPS للاستماع إلى معلومات مهمة في الوقت المناسب تتعلق بأخبار المدرسة. يتم إنتاج البودكاست بالاشتراك مع مكتب خدمات ESOL ومكتب التعلم المهني والمشاركة الأسرية.
FCPS 다국어 가족 팟캐스트를 듣고 구독하여 학교 뉴스와 관련된 중요한 정보를 시기적절하게 들으십시오. 팟캐스트는 Office for ESOL Services 및 Office of Professional Learning and Family Engagement와 함께 제작됩니다.
Escuche y suscríbase a un podcast familiar multilingüe de FCPS para escuchar información importante y oportuna relacionada con las noticias de la escuela. Los podcasts se producen en conjunto con la Oficina de Servicios de ESOL y la Oficina de Aprendizaje Profesional y Participación Familiar.
 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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