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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Robinson MS Show: Alice in Wonderland!
 Robinson MS presents an original adaptation of Alice in Wonderland [#quarantine edition] Feb 11 - Feb 20!
Tickets are limited, and will go quickly- so head to www.robinsondrama.org to purchase your tickets!
An original adaptation devised by Robinson Middle School artists, this timely version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland follows Alice as she navigates through life's challenges and discoveries during unprecedented times: in the midst of a global pandemic.
Wonderland characters fill her virtual world with confusion, chaos, song and dance, and pathways to self-discovery.
This show was conceived and created by middle school artists whose world's shifted on March 13th, 2020. Their personal experiences, memories, hardships, and celebrations frame our story.
We hope the community will join us on this brave and innovative adventure!
The process has been the journey for our team- a place and space to process the last two years. It is now time to share their work and connect with others in this communal experience that continues today.
Join us for this truly remarkable piece of theatre that is a "looking glass" reflecting all of us, today.
This show was created by and for Middle School students, though is appropriate for all ages.
District XI Honor Band Announced
Congratulations to the following students who have auditioned and earned a spot in the District XI Honor Band, held at Katherine Johnson Middle School and Woodson High School February 3 through Saturday, February 5, ending with a public concert at Woodson High School on Saturday, February 5.
Join Us for Sweets & Swing Concert
FCPS Laptop Usage Report
There is a new functionality available to FCPS parents who are interested in knowing more about their child’s activity on an FCPS device. Parents can sign up to receive a weekly Parent Report from Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, which will provide a list of the top sites the child visited that week. For more information, go to https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/lightspeed-parent-reports
Attendance Matters
Attendance Information also posted on the Robinson Attendance website: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/about/attendance
 FCPS Calendar
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
ParentVue
Congratulations to Robinson's Outstanding Employees
Outstanding Teachers: Peggi Miller - HS & Amy Hard - MS
Outstanding New Teachers: David Kavjian - HS & Emily Normand - MS
Outstanding Leader: Danny Clements
Outstanding Professional employees: Derek Knizner - HS & Max Ruth - MS
Outstanding Operational employee: Officer Jake Everett
 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
Patriot District Championship - Wrestling
Congratulations to Bryan Hazard, Drew Foster and the Robinson wrestling team for winning the 2022 patriot district championship.
 In person club meetings resume 1/25 and late bus service on 1/26.
3rd Quarter Activity Schedule (Updated 2/2/22).)
3rd Quarter Club List & Descriptions (Updated 2/2/22)
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
Coming Soon: After School Business Workshops
Stay tuned for details on how to sign-up to attend the following workshops hosted by Robinson's FBLA and Computer Science Club. All workshops will be held on the posted dates from 3:00-4:30pm. Late bus service available.
Updates will be posted on the grade level Schoology group pages!
Mock Trial Club
New members are welcome! Registration is required due to program design.
Mock Trial Club Flyer & Registration Form Link
Cheerleading Club Begins in March
Students with all levels of experience are welcome! This is an open activity, so students will sign-up each Monday they plan to stay so Coach Anderson knows who to expect each week. Wear comfortable clothing and Coach Anderson will review specifics at the first session.
Contact: Coach Anderson: dlanderson1@fcps.edu
Field Hockey Begins in March
Contact Coach Arnsmeyer with any questions: laarnsmeyer@fcps.edu
Football Conditioning Program
Join the Schoology Group for important updates from Coach Arena.
Access code: VH2N-VN2G-MVGD7
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.
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.
Social Work Spotlight
by Kristen Licciardo
 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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