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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Middle School SOL Testing Schedule
Below is the schedule for SOL testing. During the testing window, there will be NO Brain Break. Periods may be switched on some days. It is important to have students in school and on time on their testing days.
Native Rain Garden Installation
The new natives rain garden was installed by students in the IB Environmental classes in partnership with a team from the Fairfax County Stormwater Department. During science classes, the seventh grade students learned about the project from high school IB Environmental Science teacher, Mr. Webster, pictured below. Way to go RAMS!
8th Grade Day is May 26th!
Good afternoon, Ram families. On May 26th, we will be celebrating our 8th grade students during 8th period and need your help. The students will participate in a variety of activities in the stadium and we will feed them hot dogs and chips. Our generous PTSO is providing the hot dogs for the students, but we need your help grilling and assembling. We are also requesting some donated items. If you are able to contribute your time and/or donations, please see the signup genius link below.
Additionally, we will have an 8th Grade dance on the 26th after school from 3-4:30 PM and need volunteers. (Scroll down for dance details.) . This volunteer opportunity is within the same linked signup genius.
We appreciate your partnership!
Contact: Chelsea Tryon, catryon@fcps.edu | Assistant Principal, 8th Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0444a9ab22a7f58-8thgrade1
8th Grade After School Dance Invitation
 YOUR TIME AT ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL IS ALMOST DONE – LET’S PARTY! – We want to recognize and celebrate our 8th Grade students as they wrap up their middle school days. Robinson Middle School SGA is hosting an end of year party and dance for our 8th Grade Class on Thursday, May 26th.
When: Thursday, May 26th, 2:45pm – 4:30pm | Late buses available
Where: Gold Cafeteria
What: 8th Grade students are invited to hang out with friends, take pictures at the selfie station, dance to the DJ, and enjoy an ice cream sundae bar with their classmates!
Tickets: $10.00 on MySchoolBucks. **Bring your online receipt or a screenshot of the receipt for entry to this event.
- MySchoolBucks (MSB): Parents should log into your MSB account and browse the Robinson school store for the "8th Grade End of year Dance" to make payment. If you don't have a MSB account yet, you can easily set one up on MySchoolBucks.com.
- We will also accept cash or check (Made out to Robinson Secondary School at the door).
Questions? Email MS SGA sponsor, Shelby Whitwell, smwhitwell@fcps.edu
Honor the Awesome and Outstanding!
Each year, the Robinson PTSO presents the People's Choice Awards to the highly-dedicated members of the Robinson school community who have done an outstanding job illustrating positive human relations throughout the school. All members of the Robinson community may submit nominations or be nominated: students, teachers, aides, counselors, secretaries, coaches, cafeteria staff, principals, school bus drivers, parents, custodians, librarians, sponsors, etc. This is your opportunity to say thanks and that you have noticed they care.
Who Should You Nominate?
- Someone who makes you feel respected and welcome throughout the school.·
- An individual you are very comfortable approaching for help, support, or information.·
- A member of the Robinson family whose enthusiasm, kindness or caring attitude makes it more pleasant at Robinson? ·
- That special person who has done something great to bring people together.
Follow the link to make your nomination by Monday, May 23rd:
People's Choice!
Awards Ceremony is Tuesday, May 31st at 3:30pm.
 Attendance Information can also be found on the Robinson Attendance website at https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/about/attendance
FCPS Calendar
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
ParentVue
 Hello, Students and Families,
The flowers are blooming, and it’s SOL testing season at Robinson. Throughout the month of May, the library will be used for SOL testing. Below you will find the schedule.
The library is closed when students are testing in the library. If our front doors are shut with a “Closed for Testing” sign on the door, students should return another time. Please ask your student(s) to plan accordingly for book returns, checkouts, printing, hanging out with friends, etc.
The library will open each day, after students complete their SOL tests.
Good luck on your exams, students!
~ Robinson’s Librarians
MS Club & Activity Program
 4th Quarter Activity Schedule (Updated 4/19/22)
4th Quarter Club List & Descriptions (Updated 4/4/22)
Last day for clubs and activities: Wednesday, May 25
Last day for late bus service: Thursday, May 26 (8th grade dance only)
School contact: Mary Aunon, mfaunon@fcps.edu | 703-426-2339
Jurors Needed for Mock Trial
Seventh grade students are invited to participate as jurors during the final two meetings of the Mock Trail Club on Wednesday, May 18 and 25. Space is limited and you will be needed on both dates from 3-4:30pm. Late bus service will be available. Sign-up here if interested and available!
This form is also posted in the stream on your Schoology Grade 7 group.
Contact: Ms. O'Brien (MTC Sponsor & Civics Teacher), oeobrien@fcps.edu
HS Athletic Information for Rising 9th Grade Students
Dear Robinson Community,
As the 2021-2022 season is coming to an end, we are getting things ready to begin the Fall 2022-2023 season! The Activities Office wanted to provide families with all information that will be necessary for new athletes and returning athletes.
We are excited to welcome new rising 9th graders to tryout! Rising 9th Grade Information!
If your high school student is interested in trying out for a fall team, click HERE for the tryout dates and times!
If you have questions concerning the fall season, please feel free to reach out to the coaches. 2022-2023 Coaches Information
Registration for all fall sports will open on Monday, May 16th!
The links below will provide your family with access to important Robinson Activities Information.
Robinson Activities Website
Athletic & Activity Registration
HOW TO: Athletic & Activity Registration
Physical Form
Robinson Rams Twitter | Sports Leadership Twitter | Instagram: @robosportslead
In order to try out for all Fall teams your athlete will need to have the following:
1. Current Physical (Information is below)
2. Registered on the Athletic & Activity Registration for the 2022-2023 school year (Information is below)
Physical Information:
You must submit a valid VHSL Pre-participation Exam Form (physical) directly to the school prior to your student’s participation (please email the scanned physical to both Jeff Perry and Deb Cassidy our athletic trainers, at jgperry@fcps.edu and dkcassidy@fcps.edu .) If you email a scanned copy to the athletic trainers, you do not need to drop off a hard copy at Robinson. If you prefer, you may drop off a hard copy of your athlete’s physical form to the Activities office. Please note that the physical must be dated AFTER May 1, 2022. If you have already turned in a Physical for the 2022-2023 school year you do not need to turn it in again. *Please make sure that the insurance information is included, and all parent/guardian/students signatures are on the form!*
Athletic and Activity Registration:
Last school year FCPS activities and athletic programs transitioned to a new registration system: https://robinson-ar.rschooltoday.com/
While registering does not guarantee a spot on the team, this information will help to ensure your student is ready to go on the first day of tryouts. Students can be registered for one or more activities throughout the year and families can sign in as needed to update information.
If your student athlete already has an account from last year, you must log on and update your athlete’s information!
If you are having issues with the registration system please email Amanda Livingston at allivingston@fcps.edu.
Physical Night with the Athletic Trainers
Registration for Sports Physicals at Robinson is currently filled and CLOSED.
We are always looking for new volunteers from the Robinson parent and medical community (MD, DO, PA, NP, PT, or EMT) to assist us with this event. We can accommodate more students with more volunteers. If you are interested in helping out for an hour or two, or need more information contact jgperry@fcps.edu or click on the volunteer registration link to sign up: Click Here to Volunteer!
Robinson Athletics Booster Club
Thinking of signing up to join board for the Athletic Booster Club… but you’re wondering what you’d be getting yourself into? Booster Club Overview
School Contact: Amanda Livingston, allivingston@fcps.edu
Student Activities Office – Admin Assistant
Tel: (703)426-2125
FREE Summer Gym Membership for Teens at Planet Fitness
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
Social Work Spotlight
By Kristen Licciardo
 May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health refers to our emotional and social well-being and impacts how we think, feel, and behave. It plays a role in connecting with others, making decisions, handling stress, and many other aspects of daily life. Everyone has mental health, and it deserves your attention just as much as your physical health does.
Read more about it on this Mental Health Fact Sheet.
 Math Summer Bootcamp
Robinson Community, The HS Math Department in cooperation with the Robinson PTSO is pleased to announce that applications for this summer's Math Summer Bootcamp 2022 are now being accepted. Please view the attached flyer for more information.
Math Summer Bootcamp Flyer
FCPS Summer Enrichment Opportunities
View summer learning, credit recovery, and enrichment opportunities offered by FCPS at this link: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning
 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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