Robinson Student Ram Blast | January 30, 2023

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 


February is Black History Month

Black History

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.


 

“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

br3rd Quarter Activities

 

New Clubs Coming Soon for the 3rd Quarter

Football weight training workouts, Robinson Band of Brothers, Field Hockey workouts, Girls Who Code Session 2, Let's Cook Session 2, and Boys' Basketball returns in the spring. 

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 3rd 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. 

3rd Quarter Daily Activity Schedule


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Robinson is Seeking Science Fair Judges 

 

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Attention Parents/Guardians/Community Members --

Robinson's Annual Science Fair will take place after school from 3-5pm on Thursday, February 2nd (snow date of February 9th). We are always seeking help with judging the students' projects! If you are interested and available, please send an email to abachatz@fcps.edu. Thank you for considering!


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 and ask them to see a librarian with any questions.

 

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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

Coping Skills! Need help with the skills needed to cope with emotions and adversity. Here are some strategies to help!

 

 

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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.

drugs and alcohol

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