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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
 Calendar Reminder
As a reminder, students will be dismissed two hours early on Thursday, January 20, the last day of the second quarter, and Friday, January 21 (teacher work day), and Monday, January 24 (professional development day), are holidays for students.
See the complete 2021-20221 school year calendar
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
Rising 9th In Person Electives Fair 1/26 & 1/27
Rising 9th grade students are invited to attend the after school electives fair on Wed., 1/26 and Thurs.,1/27! Students may sign-up for one or both days to learn more about the featured courses. Once registered, students will receive an email record of their response, which will include meeting locations.
View the schedule here or below. Due to space limitations, student must sign-up using the Electives Fair sign-up form to be posted on the Grade 8 Schoology Group stream on Wednesday, 1/19. Registration opens at 9am.
Questions? Email Mary Aunon, mfaunon@fcps.edu
 
PTSO Teen Mental Health Presentation
Thank you to FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists Tiffany Jones and Elizabeth Knudson for their presentation on Teen Mental Health. Recording of the presentation at the 1/12/22 PTSO meeting: https://youtu.be/YyvGTlRuv1c
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,
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. 21
 In person club meetings and late bus service resume week of 1/25/22.
Students should check their grade level Schoology group for announcements and join codes for clubs meeting virtually this week.
2nd Quarter Activity Schedule (View activities by day.)
2nd Quarter Club List & Descriptions
RMS After School Activity Permission Form | Required for all students
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 list with descriptions, quarter schedule, and registration forms for select programs 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 New Start Date
UPDATE: New start date of Monday, 1/31/22, 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
Apply now to be on the 2022 MS Yearbook Staff
 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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