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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
ACADEMIC ADVISING BEGINS!
Here is the timeline for current 7th and 8th grade students:
For 7th grade students:
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January 18 through February 3rd: Students and parents can access Middle School Elective Explorer and Course Selection Sheet through Schoology to work with students to select courses.
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February 2 and 3: Middle School counselors will present course information to period classes through Health and PE. Students will enter their requested 8th grade courses in SIS.
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February 4th through February 18th: Middle School counselors will meet individually with students through English classes to academically advise and review course selections.
For 8th grade students:
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January 11th: Advisory teachers showed 8th grade students a High School Presentation on Academic Advising. Students learned about Graduation Requirements and the registration process.
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Beginning January 11th: Parents and students can review course selections from the 9th grade Course Selection Sheet. Students can enter their course selections for 9th grade in SIS.
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Wednesday, January 26th and Thursday, January 27th: 8th grade students only (Rising 9th) can attend an In Person Elective Fair to learn more about specific courses and to meet the teachers. A sign up form is posted on the Grade 8 Schoology Group stream. Registration opened on Wednesday, January 19th. Students can attend both days. Late buses are available. See detailed information below.
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February 1st through February 16th : Middle School Counselors will meet individually with students through English classes to academically advise and review course selections.
You can review Middle School Academic Planning by visiting the Robinson website at: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/student-services/middle-school/middle-school-academic-planning. There you will find the course selection sheets for 8th and 9th grade. If you click on the various elective classes in blue you and your child can watch individual elective videos.
Rising 9th In-Person Electives Fair 1/26 & 1/27
Rising 9th grade students are invited to attend the Electives Fair after school on Wed., 1/26 and Thurs.,1/27! Students may sign-up for one or both days to learn more about specific courses and to meet the teachers. Once registered, students will receive an email record of their selections, which will include meeting locations.
View the schedule here or below. Due to space limitations, students must sign-up using the Electives Fair sign-up form also posted on the Grade 8 Schoology Group stream.
Questions? Email Mary Aunon, mfaunon@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
 Hello, Students and Families,
What are you reading lately? If you’re looking for a book suggestion, visit the library this week for our display of Faculty Recommendations or ask one of your librarians. We love helping you find your next great book!
Regards,
Robinson’s Librarians
 In person club meetings resume 1/25 and late bus service on 1/26.
3rd Quarter Activity Schedule (Updated 1/21/22).)
3rd Quarter Club List & Descriptions (Updated 1/21/22)
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
Ceramics Club
 New Session for the 3rd Quarter!
Tuesdays, beginning February 8. Parent pickup required at 4:30pm if student is a bus rider as no late bus service is provided.
Registration is required due to space limitations. Students can find the link in the Resources folder on their Schoology Grade Level Group page.
Ceramics Club Flyer with Registration Link
Let's Cook . . After School Club
 This program meets on Wednesdays beginning 2/9 and ending on 5/25.
Let's Cook Flyer and Registration Form
Mock Trial Club
Returning members are welcome to re-register to take on the challenge of a new case. New members are always welcome!
 A new series is being offered and registration is required due to space limitations and program design. Program meets on Wednesdays, 2/2 - 3/30.
Mock Trial Club Flyer & Registration Form Link
Football Conditioning Program New Start Date
UPDATE: New start date of Monday, 1/31/22. 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
When life gets stressful and busy, we often forget how much the little things matter. Take a moment today to think about a kind act you can do for someone else - it does have an impact!
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.
 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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