Robinson Student Ram Blast | February 14, 2022

STUDENT RAM BLAST

Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.

Calendar Reminder

Next Monday, February 21st there is NO School for President's Day.


Robinson MS Show: Alice in Wonderland!

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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.

 


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Sensory Friendly Performance

February 16 | 7pm

Tickets are free, but donations are greatly appreciated at the door, in order to continue to fund this opportunity for the community. Please register so that we can accommodate seating preference using this google form: https://forms.gle/PtAAKpvbGvEhzNWe9


Black History Month Spirit Week

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Join Us for Sweets & Swing Concert

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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

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FCPS Calendar

Pre-Arranged Absence Form

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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

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3rd Quarter Activity Schedule (Updated 2/11/22).)

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 groups with additional information located in the MS Club & Activity folder (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 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


Business Workshops

Robinson FBLA and Computer Science Club will offer workshops for middle school students! Use the sign-up form, below, to select from these topics:  Intro to Programming, Intro to Stock Market & Finance, Entrepreneurship & Career Exploration, Gaming 101, and Cyber Security.

You can have any level of experience and knowledge to attend these workshops. There will be hands-on activities, ice breakers, snacks, and more! 

Dates: 2/23, 2/24, 2/28, & 3/2 | 3:00-4:30pm | Late bus service available

Attend one or more days! Workshop Sign-up Form

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SGA Special After School Event

Sign-up required due to space limitations. Use QR code or access form link posted on Schoology. All supplies will be provided. 

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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

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Field Hockey Begins in March 

Contact Coach Arnsmeyer with any questions: laarnsmeyer@fcps.edu

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Football Conditioning Program 

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

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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.

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Counselor Corner

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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:

  • January 11th:  Advisory teachers showed 8th grade students a High School Presentation on Academic Advising. Students learned about Graduation Requirements and the registration process.
  • 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.
  • 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

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Happy Valentines Day! Take the time to show others you care about them!
According to WellTuned.com, science shows that giving gifts can make you feel better than receiving them, so generosity really is its own reward.
https://bcbstwelltuned.com/2018/02/07/5-easy-ways-show-someone-care/
Here are few easy ways to show others you care:
1. Write it Down - a small handwritten note/post-it goes a long way! Mail a card the old fashion way!
2. Text/Post a picture of you and the person.
3. Food - share a treat or make them a special snack/meal.


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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. 


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Quick Links & Phone Numbers

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

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From L to R: ChelseaTryon, Chris Farmerie, Mary Aunon, Katy Frank, and Bryan Hazard