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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
FCPS CARES Employee of the Month - Nov
Congratulations to Family Liaison Ruth Azimi who was selected as the Central Office FCPS CARES of the Month recipient for Nov.2021. Ms. Azimi was nominated by multiple parents for the difference she is making in their families' and students' lives. She was awarded with a special certificate and pin by Principal Phillips and Associate Principal Wong.
Congratulations, Ms. Azimi!
 Associate Principal Ann Wong, Family Liaison Ruth Azimi, Principal Tracey Phillips
Academic Advising for 2022-23 School Year
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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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.
Virtual Math Night Recording and Sequence Guide
Thank you for attending our Virtual Math Night on Jan.18. If you have any additional questions regarding the MS or HS Math Programs, please contact: MS Dept. Chair Kim Longworth: KALongworth@fcps.edu or HS Dept. Chair Danny Southard: DRSouthard@fcps.edu
Math Night Recording link: https://youtu.be/BKlvsp6HmUY
The following sequence guide is used by our counselors and math teachers for academic advising and represents our most common paths. Questions regarding sequencing should be directed to your student’s guidance counselor or current math teacher.
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,
Let the games begin! Thanks to the generosity of the RBSS community, we have a variety of games to share with our students all month long. Please visit the library before school, during break, after finishing your lunch (with a pass via Schoology), or after school to join the fun!
See you soon!
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 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.
*For select programs requiring a separate registration, 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
Mock Trial Club
Returning members are welcome to re-register to take on the challenge of a new case. New members are welcome for this new series which begins this Wednesday, February 2!
Registration is required due to space limitations and program design.
Mock Trial Club Flyer & Registration Form Link
Ceramics Club
 New Session for the 3rd Quarter! A few spaces remain open.
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. There is no fee and all supplies are provided.
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. There is no fee and all supplies and ingredients are provided. A few spaces remain open.
Let's Cook Flyer and Registration Form
Football Conditioning Program Begins
 Join the Schoology Group for important updates from Coach Arena.
Access code: VH2N-VN2G-MVGD7
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Shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers required to participate.
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Students must wear a mask indoors. If we go outside you will be allowed to remove them, but will have to put them back on once back inside.
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Bring a lock to lock up clothing and personal items each day
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Meet @ bleachers (locker room court) each day for attendance
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Monday we will lift in the Middle School Fitness Room
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Thursday we will lift in the High School Weight Room
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!
 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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