Robinson Student Ram Blast | January 17, 2023

STUDENT RAM BLAST

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


2022-2023 School Year Calendar 

Calendar Reminders

Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.

Learn more about Mentoring Month

Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.

All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.

 

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Congratulations to Robinson's 2023 Outstanding Employees!

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Cello

Congratulations to Kyle Ryu 

Kyle Ryu, an 11th grader, is being featured on the most recent NPR, "From the Top" Show. This is a tremendous honor and achievement. Kyle is a phenomenal cellist, striving to be a professional performer.

Read more about Kyle and listen to both parts of the podcast HERE

Watch a VIDEO of his amazing performance


 

“What should I do before my child grows up?”

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

*Additional copies can be provided in multiple languages.

 

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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 2nd 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. 

2nd Quarter Activities 22-23 Final Draft.pdf

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Middle School Yearbook

 Order your Middle School Yearbook today! Sales close for good on February 28, 2023. 

 

 

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Library

Robinson Families,

Please share this information with your students. The Robinson Librarians are seeking student advisors for our library program. Open the Google form for details. Students must complete the application linked below by Friday, January 20th. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRWrRaIk78dKEqnxnuq3f7uabMxJ6xUzk3Nxc0ZsdzIFj3Qw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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The Robinson Library is hosting a Design a Bookmark contest! Details are posted in the Materials folder in the Library Schoology Course. We can't wait to see what you create! There will be winners for 7th & 8th, 9th & 10, and 11th & 12th. So get those creative juices flowing and celebrate Robinson and reading with your bookmark design. Submissions are due by Jan. 30, and school-wide voting will occur in February.

Please see the attached FLYER for a raffle for front row seats at Robinson's 2023 graduation at Eagle Bank Arena. 


 

Social Work Spotlight

Free Mental Health Resource for Students and Families

 

 

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The FCPS Office of School Safety and Wellness are hosting pyramid-wide events for our FCPS parents/guardians. Please see the flyer for information regarding the Robinson pyramid event scheduled for February 2, 2023.

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If you can't make the above presentation or prefer a virtual option, there will be another presentation on March 21st. See that FLYER here.

For further Information & support regarding Substance Abuse

Tiffany Jones, M.Ed, LPC, CSAC

tjjones1@fcps.edu

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist


Counselor Corner

Important updates and resources from the student services department.

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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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