Robinson Student Ram Blast | October 24, 2022

STUDENT RAM BLAST

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


Calendar Reminders

2022-2023 School Year Calendar 

Important Dates

October 24 - School Holiday (Diwali)

October 28 - End of First Quarter; 2-Hour Early Release 

October 31 - No School for Students (Teacher Workday)


2-Hour Early Release NEXT Friday, October 28th

As a reminder, Friday, October 28, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, Oct. 31, for a teacher workday.

Below is Robinson's Two-Hour Early Release Schedule:

2 hour early release

FCPS is committed to providing families with regular news and information to support student learning and to promote family involvement. Please take a look at the multiple facets of communication (keep in mind that some are subscription-based like News You Choose)

 FCPS Parent Communication Overview


Robinson Marketplace Robinson DECA

Interested in helping Robinson DECA students and the PTSO with a new marketing campaign? Please see the flyer attached below with more information and to provide your input. 

DECA and PTSO Marketing Campaign Flyer


Dude Be Nice Spirit Week: 

Dude Be Nice

library banner

Hello, Robinson,

Exciting news! This fall, Robinson’s librarians will be genrefying the fiction section of the library. Please excuse our dust, but once we complete the process, students will be able to browse for choice books by genre! If you’d like to learn more about genrefication, please here’s a great article: https://robinsonss-fcps.libguides.com/library/genrefication

Enjoy!

Robinson’s Librarians


MS Clubs & Activities Program

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Middle school activities run on late bus days - Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. 

Please contact Scott Wilson for additional information, stwilson@fcps.edu| (703)-426-2339.

The After-School Activities weekly list for 1st quarter, permission form, and student directions for registering for clubs are all located on the Schoology Grades 7, 8 group pages under Resources and the main announcements page. Please make sure the Permission & Registration Form is completed prior to attending any after-school clubs. 


Auditions! Middle School Musical 

Middle School Musical Auditions for the Addams Family will be held Wed 10/26 and Thurs 10/27, the Dance Audition 11/2 and Callbacks 11/3. Prepare a song and monologue from the packet, and an additional choice song. You MUST sign up to reserve a spot. All information, the packet, sign-ups and more are found on the MS DRAMA NEWS GROUP in Schoology- Code: 89KS-47T4-74ZQH

Addams Family

Homework ClubMock Trial

Robinson Math Resources

 

math

Please see the flyer below for a list of available math resources at Robinson. If you have any questions please reach out to your math teacher or the following contacts.

Daniel Southard, HS Math Department Chair

drsouthard@fcps.edu

Kim Longworth, MS Math Resource Specialist 

KALongworth@fcps.edu

 

Robinson Math Resources Info 10-10-22.pdf


Middle School Yearbook

We SOLD OUT last year so don't delay!! Order your Middle School Yearbook today!

 Middle School Yearbook Information

 


Social Worker Spotlight

Social Strides

Conversamos

Conversemos Robinson 10th Anniversary

Conversemos Robinson, an organization for Hispanic/Latino families whose correspondence language is Spanish, will host their 10th Anniversary meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Please R.S.V.P to Robinson’s Family Liaison, Ruth Azimi at RMAzimi@fcps.edu or 703-426-2257, if you would like to attend.

CONVERSEMOS es una organización para familias cuyo idioma de correspondencia es el español. Estamos celebrando nuestro décimo aniversario el jueves 27 de octubre a las 7: 00 de la noche en Davala Hall. Si necesita más información, por favor comuníquese con la señora Ruth Azimi, enlace familiar al 703-426-2257 o rmazimi@fcps.edu

Acampáñenos para que este evento sea un éxito. ¡Muchas gracias!

Conversemos Flyer in Spanish

Conversemos Flyer in English

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All Night Grad Party Fundraising Events

If you would like to help us raise funds for the Class of 2023 ANGP please consider purchasing raffle tickets for amazing prizes from 2 of our sponsors this year and/or a poinsettia for your December holidays. Raffle tickets and Poinsettias can also be purchased on-line or via mail with these order forms. 

Barrel Oak Winery Raffle Flyer

Pure Barre Burke Raffle Flyer

Poinsettia Sale Flyer


Important updates and resources from the student services department.

Counselor Corner

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 – Ms. Peters vcpeters@fcps.edu

Le-Z – Mr. Aldridge smaldridge@fcps.edu

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen neherendeen@fcps.edu

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons jalyons@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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Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists

Not only is Halloween approaching, but October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month, and Red Ribbon Week is October 23- October 31. Please see the attached flyer below for more information on counterfeit pills.  

counterfeit pills 10-24.pdf

            

 

 


Quick Links & Phone Numbers

Helpful Resources


RMS Administration

Chelsea Tryon:       7th Grade Principal |  catryon@fcps.edu

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | MYBraxton@fcps.edu

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | kmfrank@fcps.edu

Scott Wilson:          After-School Program Specialist | stwilson@fcps.edu

Bryan Hazard:        Systems of Support Advisor | bthazard@fcps.edu