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Extended Learning Opportunities
STEAM and more!
Arena Stage Voices of Now
Work with professional actors during a series of fall workshops and have the opportunity to audition for an ensemble cast that will produce an original play to be performed at Arena Stage in Washington, DC and at Robinson in mid-May, 2018. Ensemble audition and commitment to rehearsal schedule required during the 2nd semester. This program does not conflict with the musical production or theatre sports/impov.
Fall Workshop series:
Workshop #1 - FULL
Workshop #2 - 10/23; 10/25 - 27 (4 days)
Workshop #3 - 10/30; 11/1 - 2 (3 days)
Workshop Registration Form
Meeting Day:  Monday - Friday; select days
Location: D106
Ensemble rehearsals begin in late February 2018 on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Art Club
Drawing, collage, and more!  Enjoy an open studio with guidance from an art teacher. There is no cost for this program and all supplies are provided.  Open to all students. Sign-up each Thursday you plan to stay after as space is limited to 30 students.
Meeting Day:  Thursday
Location:  E203
Sponsor Contact:  Ms. Herce - mcherce@fcps.edu
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Broadcast Media Club  New!
Join the new TV Broadcast Club!
Students will learn to produce a periodic news show and create story packages using modern broadcasting equipment and techniques. 
Attend the interest meeting on Wednesday, January 24 from 3:00 to 4:25pm to learn more. 
Meeting Day:  Wednesday, begins 1/31
Location:  E219
​Sponsor Contact: Mr. Moore - clmoore@fcps.edu
Ceramics Club
An introduction into the basic techniques of hand building and wheel work.  Multiple approaches to surface decoration will also be explored and ranging from primitive pit-firing to cold finishes.  Students will learn to create functional pottery and sculptural forms while studying the aesthetics of historical and modern day masters. 
​View Registration Form 
Registration Required:  Limited to 20 students
Meeting Day:  Monday
Location:  E104
Sponsor Contact: macorigliano@fcps.edu
Computer Engineering Club
Details coming soon!
​Meeting Day: TBD
Location: Media Center
Sponsor Contact: 
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Drama Musical Production
Participate in a full scale musical production under the direction of a theatre arts teacher.  Optional workshops will be offered to prepare students for the audition process. ​ All students are welcome!
Website - www.robinsondrama.org
2018 Production of The Little Mermaid
Opens Friday, February 2!
Rehearsals:  Monday-Friday; select weekends
Location:  Davala Hall and Russell Theatre​
Sponsor Contact:  Ms. Hard - amhard@fcps.edu
View the Peter Pan Trailer Here
Environmental Club
Are you interested in ecology, gardening, saving energy, composting or other environmental stewardship activities? Become a member of the NEW middle school environmental club.
Meeting Day:  Thursday; Ended for Fall; resumes in Spring 2018
Location:  D203
Sponsor Contact:  Ms. Csomay; jbcsomay@fcps.edu

French Club
French Club meets once a month from 2:45-4:15 in D-214.  Meeting dates are posted on the French Club board in the D-pod and are open to all students enrolled in a French class or by permission of the sponsor.  Meetings open to the Robinson community are posted on the blue-/gold calendar. Activities include crepe-making, a holiday concert, build and edible French monument competition, and holiday celebrations.
Location:  D214
​Sponsor Contact: Ms. Dister - pjdister@fcps.edu
GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math & Science)
​This club will introduce you to many fun and exploratory activities and careers in math, science, engineering and technology. There is no cost for this program.  Interested students need to sign-up at lunch each Wednesday. 
GEMS Flyer
Meeting Day:  Wednesday
Location:  A123
Sponsor Contacts:  Mrs. Csomay  jbcsomay@fcps.edu
Jazz Band
Learn the many styles of jazz, including rock, swing, and Latin.  Jazz Band auditions will be held during RAISE on October 19 and 23.  Please see Mrs. Einuis in Room 402 by October 13 to obtain the audition music.
Jazz Band will rehearse on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:15pm throughout the school year​.
Meeting Day:  Wednesday
Location:  402
​Sponsor Contact: Ms. Einuis - jkeinuis@fcps.edu 
Jewelry Making Club
All supplies provided and instruction given to craft beautiful pieces of jewelry for yourself or others.
Sign-up each Monday you plan to stay after.
Limited to 10 students each meeting.
Meeting Day:  Monday
Location:  Meet in SS8 Locker Bay
Sponsor Contact:  Ms. Corbin - sacorbin@fcps.edu
Let's Cook . . . After School!
Experience a cooking and nutrition education class with a Registered Dietitian and personal chef from My Chef Shirley, LLC.  The hands-on cooking classes will teach students how to make seasonal and nutritious recipes using fruits and vegetables while creating fun memories with  friends in the kitchen!  Students will learn about seasonality, beneficial nutrients, and mindfulness.  As students move through the course they will also learn about safety and sanitation, vital knife skills, food tasting and seasoning, and various culinary techniques. Fee: $25;cash or check payable to Robinson Secondary School.
​Registration begins in March
Meeting Day:  Thursday; Fall Session Ended
Spring Session: April - May
Location:  Cooking Lab D104
Sponsor Contact:  Ms. Esslinger -kwesslinger@fcps.edu
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Mindscapes Literary Magazine
A team of students work to solicit and select poetry and artwork for inclusion in the annual publication of the middle school literary magazine.
Meeting Day:  Monday; Begins in Janurary
Location:  E217
Sponsor Contact:  Ms. Forte - amforte@fcps.edu

Quiz Bowl Team
Do you enjoy history, science, music, literature, math, art, mythology, geography, current events, sports & entertainment, and just generally learning new things? Do you enjoy testing your academic knowledge with and against other outstanding students? Do you like quiz shows like Jeopardy!, Cash Cab, and It’s Academic?  Then come join the fun and be a part of
Robinson Middle School’s “It’s Academic” Quiz Bowl Club! Open to all 7th and 8th grade students.
Meeting Day:  Wednesday
Location:  D201
Sponsor Contact:  Mr. Campana - mpcampana@fcps.edu
Robotics Program New!
Lego Mindstorm kits will be used to introduce students to basic programming as well as problem solving strategies. This program will involve students in the development, building and programming of a LEGO Mindstorm robot. Students will work hands-on in teams to design, build, program and document their progress. Topics may include motor control, gear ratios, torque, friction, sensors, timing, program loops, logic gates, decision-making, timing sequences, propulsion systems and binary number systems.
Sponsored through a partnership with Edu-Futuro
Registration required - FULL
Meeting Days: Monday 
Location: Tech Lab E100
Sponsor Contacts:  Mr. Snyder & Ms. Krellwitz
slsnyder@fcps.edu, amkrellwitz@fcps.edu
Speech & Debate Club
Speech and Debate will help students learn how to better themselves as a public speaker, and also help them with their researching skills. We provide a safe environment where you are able to be creative in the types of speeches you want to deliver, as well as help refine debate skills.
Meeting Day: Thursday
Location: E100
Sponsor: Mr. Zavala - cizavala@fcps.edu
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.
Meeting Day:  Thursday
Location: D106
Sponsor Contact:  Ms. Hard - amhard@fcps.edu
World Language Clubs - French, German, & Latin Clubs
Confirm meeting dates with your teacher.