Robinson Secondary School
Middle School Clubs and Activities
Read the Student Ram Blast activity schedule each week for sign-up instructions and meeting locations.
If indicated on the Ram Blast, students sign-up on the day of the activity during their lunch period in the cafeteria.
If you are not receiving the Ramblast, via KIT email, please contact Mary Aunon to update our records.
Detailed program information, including activity descriptions, registration forms, the current quarter schedule and late bus
routes, is available on the After School Program 24-7 site. Log on today to get connected to a great school community!
Late bus days: Monday (Departure 3:30pm) - Wednesday & Thursday (Departure 4:30pm)
Parent Pick-up at Main Entrance #1: Tuesday/Friday (Check Ramblast for activity end time)
Parents will need to come to SS 8 if the student is being picked up before the end of the activity period or notify Mrs. Aunon via telephone or
email prior to dismissal at 2:10pm.
School Contact: Mary Aunon, After School Program Specialist, mfaunon@fcps.edu or call 703-426-2339.
Early Closing/School Cancellation Policy: In the event of 2-hour early school closing or school cancellation, all middle school after-school
activities will be canceled. All students will be sent home on their regular buses. Updated 4/15/12
Academic Enrichment and Support
Activity Description
Meeting Day / Location
Sponsor(s)
Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday
Classrooms
Instructional Staff
Email contact on 24-7
Monday
E218
Ms. Lambert
clamber@fcps.edu
Wednesday/4th Quarter
Tentative at this time
E211
Ms. Wilt
cjwilt@fcps.edu
Monday
Blue Cafeteria
Ms. Hockenbury
sehockenbury@fcps.edu
Thursday/4th Quarter
Tentative at this time
E211
Ms. Lambert
clamber@fcps.edu
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Blue Cafeteria
Ms. Filmyer/Ms. Malloy
Ms. Rodriquez
Wednesday
E101
Mr. Snyder
slsnyder@fcps.edu
Wednesday
Math Zone 7 - A219
Math Zone 8 – A117
Ms. Lemery/7th Grade
selemery@fcps.edu
Ms. Adams/8th Grade
cradams@fcps.edu
Select Mondays
E217
Ms. Forte
amforte@fcps.edu
Academic Support By Teachers
Each teacher designates one of the three late bus days as their
academic support day and is available to work directly with students if
needed on this day of the week. There is a page in the agenda book for
students to record the after school help day for each of their teachers.
Computer Lab
Open computer lab access for all middle school students. Work on
independent or group projects. Teacher help provided.
Design-Multimedia Club New!
This club is a fun way for students to learn computer skills in a variety of
software packages including Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint,
Movie Maker and Photo Story in addition to working with digital images
to create keepsake items such as cards, newsletters, websites, music
videos, T-shirt designs, calendars, picture frames, and certificates.
Students may attend one or all sessions.
ESOL Tutoring Partners
A partnership between our high school and middle school ESOL
students that provides time for tutoring and social skill development.
Gaming Programming Club New!
The Alice Programming Club uses free software developed by Carnegie
Mellon to introduce students to the world of gaming programming.
Students create animation projects in small virtual worlds using 3D
models in Pixar® and Disney® animation style. The emphasis of this
club is hands-on labs. A 7 week commitment is required for this club.
Pick-up a registration form from Ms. Aunon or on 24-7.
Homework Club
Complete your homework in a quiet environment.
Lego Robotics Club
Participate in group challenges to solve real world problems using the
Lego NXT robots. Countywide event planned for January 2012! Activity
has ended for school year.
Math Zone 7 and 8 New!
Math support provided by teachers. Students are invited by math
teachers who use weekly KIT reminder messages to remind parents.
Mindscapes
Select poems, prose, and illustrations for our literary magazine.
RAMBO (Reading Activities for Men and Boys Only)
Features guest speakers, games and prizes highlighting a different
genre each month. Books are provided!
Robbie Book Club
Read and discuss books selected by students in the club. Earn extra
credit for English!
Science Club
Dissect a fetal pig! Experiment with dry ice! Visit with birds of prey from
the Nature Conservancy and more hands-on fun!
Science Olympiad
Get excited about science and compete in a regional tournament.
Nominal fee required to compete and commitment required by late fall.
Technology Club (TSA)
The Technology Student Association provides opportunities for
leadership and growth in all areas of technology, innovation, and
engineering through its regional, state, and national competitions.
Closed to new members. Commitment required by late fall.
The Medallion Newspaper Club
Write an article for the school newspaper. We need you!
Three after school meetings each quarter are scheduled. Listen to the
announcements and read the Ramblast for confirmed meeting dates.
Monday
A223
Mr. Kapelski
cskapelski@fcps.edu
Monday
Library Computer Lab
(Biweekly)
Ms. Morgan
mnmorgan@fcps.edu
Monday
A201 or A203
Ms. Carr
bacarr1@fcps.edu
Ms. Blackburne-Lee
tmblackburne@fcps.edu
Wednesday
E101
Mr. Lindgren
celindgren@fcps.edu
Thursday
Select Fridays
E101
Mr. Snyder
slsnyder@fcps.edu
Monday
E217
Mrs. Forte
amforte@fcps.edu
Fine and Performing Arts
Activity Description
Arena Stage Voices of Now
Work with professional theatre artists during a series of workshops and
have the opportunity to audition for an ensemble cast that will produce
an original play to be performed at Arena Stage. Performance dates in
mid-May at Arena Stage and Robinson Secondary School. Ensemble
audition and commitment to rehearsal schedule required 2nd semester.
Beading and Jewelry Making Club
All supplies provided and instruction given to craft beautiful pieces of
jewelry. Sign-up at lunch each Monday.
Drama Club
Fun theatre games and activities! Produce a spring play!
All are welcome throughout the school year. Spring play audition and
commitment to rehearsal schedule required 2nd semester.
Drama Musical Production
The Music Man – 2011-12 Musical Production!
Show dates: 2/10 – 2/12
Ticket information available by accessing – www.robinsondrama.org
Jazz Band
Learn the many styles of jazz, including rock, swing, and Latin.
Auditions by invitation only.
National Junior Art Honor Society – “NINJAS”/8th Grade
Open to all advanced art students with an A average. This group will
complete art service projects for the school community.
Mini NINJAS/7th Grade meets on Thursdays.
Orchestra Electrified!
Open to students taking any level of orchestra. Participate in our first
electric orchestra. Performance opportunities included!
Robinson Young Women’s Ensemble (RYWE)
A small choral ensemble for those advanced students enrolled in
curricular chorus who complete the audition process and wish to
rehearse more complex music, as well as have fun! RYWE members
will perform advanced repertoire in varying genres at every choral
concert. If possible, there will also be special performance opportunities
Meeting Day / Location
Sponsor(s)
Workshops/Fall Only
Ensemble Rehearsal/Wednesday and
Friday
D106
Arena Stage Teaching
Artists
mfaunon@fcps.edu
Monday
Gold Cafeteria
Ms. Corbin
sacorbin@fcps.edu
Wednesday/Fall
Wednesday & Thursdays/Spring
Recital Hall
Mr. Calamito
nfcalamito@fcps.edu
Monday – Friday
Davala Hall/D106
Ms. Burakow
dkburakow@fcps.edu
Ms. Hard
amhard@fcps.edu
Monday
402
Ms. Einuis
jkeinuis@fcps.edu
Wednesday/8th Grade
Thursday/7th Grade
E203
Ms. Hammer
vhammer@fcps.edu
Thursday
401
Ms. Ammerman
adammerman@fcps.edu
Alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Gold Days Only
Ms. Hill
rmhill@fcps.edu
during the year, as well as social activities!
Theatre Sports
Competitive improvisational comedy (like Whose Line and Wild ‘N Out);
Open to all students to watch and/or audition for two teams of five
performers that compete against other middle schools.
Select Mondays
D106 or Lower D Pod
Ms. Hard
amhard@fcps.edu
Leadership, Social Skill, and Youth Development
Activity Description
Blankets for Babies Sewing Service Club
Design and create small quilts for children and adults in area shelters
and nursing homes. Service opportunity!
Bridges Club
Social activities for our special need students in partnership with the
middle school student government representatives. Service opportunity!
Classic Cinema Club
Watch and discuss films that have a lasting significance or high qualities
that have made them a model for other films.
College Success Program
Through fun and interactive discussions, speakers, and activities,
students will learn about their interests and abilities and how these link
with school and career goals. Open to all 8th grade students.
Students will be guided in the application process for the high school
College Partnership Program.
Environmental Film Club
This Film Club will feature movies about endangered species and
animals in danger. Detailed club information can be found in the Film
Club Activity Folder on 24-7.
Fashion Club
Students participate in fashion related activities which are planned and
led by the high school fashion students and teacher.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA – Middle Level))
A national student organization established to help students gain
leadership skills in a fun and exciting environment. Members are
involved in competitive events, MAP (Middle Level Achievement
Program), service projects, and social events.
Games Club
From chess to Sorry to Jenga to Uno and beyond: find partners to play
your favorite table games.
Middle School Dances
A fun time to be with friends, dancing, and playing games too!
Dances are held after school, except for the 8th grade dance which is
held from 7 to 9pm. All dances are held in our cafeterias.
National Jr. Honor Society
Membership is based on grades during the 7th grade school year.
Application required. Service projects conducted each quarter.
Passport Cinema Club
Get your “passport” stamped with a “visa” once a month as you travel by
movie to other countries.
POISE for Success Program (Peers Opting to Improve School Engagement)
POISE pairs 11th grade students with 8th grade students for the purpose
of providing support and connection during the school year. A peer
mentor will provide encouragement and guidance to help students
prepare for a successful future through engagement in the education
process. The program aims to create a community, provide a sense of
belonging, and increase motivation during the difficult stage of preparing
Meeting Day / Location
Sponsor(s)
Wednesday
Blue Cafeteria
Mrs. Evans
Ms. VonHoltum
jmvonholtum@fcps.edu
Select Monday
A205
Ms. Skocik
kpskocik@fcps.edu
Thursday (3rd and 4th of the month)
A114
Mr. Walker
dmwalker@fcps.edu
Monday
(Meets Biweekly)
A113
Ms. Barden
eebarden@fcps.edu
Thursday (2nd of the month)
A119
Ms. Beyler
eabeyler@fcps.edu
Select Wednesdays & Thursdays
Meets Monthly
D220
Ms. Hinkhouse
snhinkhouse@fcps.edu
Wednesday/Biweekly
E218
Ms. Lambert
clamber@fcps.edu
Monday
A102
Ms. Gray
algray@fcps.edu
Spring Dance Date
Thursday, April 26
8th Grade Dance
Friday, June 8
SGA Sponsored
Teacher Chaperones
Parent Volunteers
Monday
3/26, Induction on 4/11,and 5/7
Gold Cafeteria/Russell Theatre
Ms. Anderson
deanderson@fcps.edu
Mrs. Burford
rmburford@fcps.edu
Thursday (1st of the month)
A119
Ms. Beyler
eabeyler@fcps.edu
Wednesday
(Biweekly)
Ms. Barden
eebarden@fcps.edu
to transition to high school. Invitation Only
Red Cross Babysitter Training
Become a certified Red Cross babysitter by attending all seven training
sessions. Registration required/ $12 course fee. Registration
instructions announced on Monday In The Middle and on 24-7.
Service-Learning Club
Plan and participate in community based service projects. Earn service
hours for civics and/or National Jr. Honor Society. All are welcome.
Sign-up with Ms. Hession each Thursday. Ends third quarter.
Student Government Association
Activities include planning dances and leading service projects.
Tuesday or Thursday
509
Mr. Bombay
Abombay1@fcps.edu
Thursday
A107
Ms. Hession
sehession@fcps.edu
Meeting day and frequency varies
D106
Ms. Hard
Health and Fitness
Activity Description
Baseball Club
This program offers after school baseball instruction to middle school
students on Wednesdays throughout the fall. Camp will be held on the
varsity baseball field with varsity coaches leading the instruction!
Ended for school year.
Basketball Intramurals
Open court play for all interested students! Make sure you have a PE
uniform to change into after school and leave your backpack in your sub
school locker.
Boys’ Basketball Program
Designed for 8th grade boys interested in the high school basketball
program and tryouts for the rising Freshmen spring league.
Girls’ Basketball Program
Designed for all girls interested in the high school basketball program.
Work directly with Coach Dade!
Cheerleading
Learn basic skill development for team cheers under the direction of
High School Coach Walter and the high school cheerleaders.
Dance Team
Work with the JV and Varsity dance teams and coach to learn a dance
routine and perform during a high school basketball game and in a local
competition. No experience necessary.
Fitness Room with DDR and Wii
Use age appropriate equipment to complete a self-guided workout
program. Limited to 50/Sign-up at lunch.
Fitness Games
Bring your friends to play your favorite PE games and participate in fun
fitness activities or work out in the fitness room. Ping pong, team
handball, ultimate Frisbee, etc.. Sign-up at lunch.
Flag Football
Bring your friends to play every Wednesday!
Sign-up at lunch/Limited to 30.
Football Program
Students will build fitness and condition through practicing football
activities and gain an appreciation of how the body feels and looks
during movement experiences and drills. Small group work as well as
team building is emphasized. Access to the high school weight room is
allowed if parent permission form is completed.
Indoor Soccer
Play in the field house. Sign-up at lunch/Limited to 35.
Running Club
This club is perfect for students interested in joining the cross country
team next fall or as a conditioning program for any sport. The goal is to
Meeting Day / Location
Sponsor(s)
Wednesday/Fall Only
Meet in the Gym
Coach Clements
dsclements@fcps.edu
Thursday
Gym
Mr. Brady
pmbrady@fcps.edu
Coach Nelson
bknelson@fcps.edu
Tuesday/Spring Only
Gym
Coach Nelson
bknelson@fcps.edu
Monday/Spring Only
Gym
Coach Dade
aldate@fcps.edu
Thursday/Spring Only
Wrestling Room
Coach Walter
Awalter6@gmu.edu
Friday
Main Hallway Near Middle School
Coach Chappell
ramsdancecoach@aol.com
Monday
Fitness Room
Ms. Brodin
aabrodin@fcps.edu
Ms. Malloy
Thursday
Gym/Fitness Room
Ms. Rhodes
adrhodes@fcps.edu
Ms. Broyles
Wednesday/Fall Only
Gym
Mr. Portare
afportare@fcps.edu
Mr. Southworth
mdsouthworth@fcps.edu
Wednesday & Thursday
Winter & Spring Only
Gym
Coach Ellenberger
jellenberger@fcps.edu
Wednesday
Meet in the Gym
Tuesday & Friday
Winter & Spring Only
Meet in Main Hallway by MS
Ms. Malloy
dmalloy@fcps.edu
Ms. O’Hara
oharajoynr@aol.com
create runners for life! All levels are welcome and students may join at
any time!
Soccer
Play outside on the upper fields! Parent pick-up by 4:30.
Weather permitting. Ended for school year.
Softball Club
The high school softball program is offering after school instruction to
middle School students on Wednesdays throughout the fall. Camp will
be held on the varsity softball field with the high school coaches leading
the instruction! Sign-up at lunch. Ended for school year.
Tennis Clinics
Work with Varsity Coach Fisher and high school tennis players to learn
proper stroke and technique, strategies for singles and doubles, cardio
tennis, and game playing. A racket will be provided if you do not have
one. Sign-up at lunch! Ended for school year.
Volleyball Clinics
Come play games and master volleyball skills with the current coaching
staff and volleyball players. Students must dress out in their PE uniform
and sign-in on the main court for each clinic.
Zumba Aerobics
Bring your friends and learn how to salsa, merengue, samba, and hip
hop, and more. This is the hottest Latin dance and exercise class
sweeping the nation!
Tuesday/Fall Only
Blue Cafeteria
Ms. Malloy
dmalloy@fcps.edu
Wednesday/Fall Only
Meet in the Gym
Mr. Patterson
jim@1stplaceair.com
Mr. Hughes
gunslingersoftball@cox.net
Thursday/Fall Only
Meet in the Gym
Coach Fisher
Paul10s@aol.com
Monday – both 7th & 8th
Wednesday – 8th only
Gym/Spring Only
Coach Pearson
jspearson@fcps.edu
Thursday/Biweekly
Meet in Main Hallway
Ms. Lemery
selemery@fcps.edu
The After-School Program is made possible by funds from the School Board
and the Board of Supervisors along with support from the Department of Neighborhood and
Community Services, the Robinson PTSA, the FCPS After-School Program, Robinson teachers,
administrators, and various community partners.
Take these steps to take advantage of all that is offered for middle school students at Robinson Secondary School!

Complete and return the After School Activities Form mailed home in the summer packet.

Review the descriptive list of activities (above listing) offered to determine areas of interest within the FCPS After School
Program design: Academic Support and Enrichment, Fine and Performing Arts, Leadership, Social Skill, and Youth
Development, and Health and Fitness. Encourage your child to try something new! This document will indicate if an
activity specific registration form is required and if students must commit to a set number of meetings.

Review the quarter schedule which helps students plan their time after school. This is a one page document, which lists
activities by day and states meeting frequency – weekly, biweekly, or monthly. This schedule will change with each grading
period, but students find this useful when selecting activities based on their availability and personal responsibilities.

Read the middle school newsletter, The Ramblast, each week to help your child plan their activity time after school. The
Ramblast includes a confirmed listing of activities to be offered for the upcoming week and is the most accurate schedule
to follow. It lists the meeting location and whether there is a need for students to sign-up at lunch. This newsletter also
contains important dates, announcements, and advice from the school administration and is emailed to every family, via a
Keep In Touch (KIT) message, each Friday evening.

Detailed program information is posted on the After School Program 24-7 site, accessible by all students.

Students are responsible for selecting a daily activity or academic support with a teacher and reporting to the meeting
location by 2:20 for attendance. All students must be in a supervised activity when on the Robinson campus.

Students involved in fitness activities should plan to change into their PE uniform and have proper footwear to participate.
Thank you for your support and for encouraging your child to be actively involved in the Robinson community!