November 2, 2021

• Congratulations to the following Orchestra students that participated in the All-County Orchestra on Saturday, October 23rd at Thomas Dale High School.

8th graders: Elena Merchan and Emma Taylor, Austin Timmes, James Lowery and Paola Orellana.

7th graders: Will Baird, Zinthyq Cruz, Jigme Dorgi, Christopher Grady, Jessica Gregory, Mark Man, Mira Stallard, Jhayden Madolid, Jacklyn Ferris, and Eli Kruger.

Good job on a fantastic performance before a live audience!

• Congratulations to the following 8th graders who were part of the James River High School Regiment Marching Band this past fall:

Jack Bowman - Percussion

Gabby Garland - Color Guard

Evelyn Gayle - Clarinet

Brogan Horton - Mellophone

Grant Lowry - Percussion

Emily MacPhail - Flute

Peyton Martin - Color Guard

These 8th graders helped the Regiment consistently earn 2nd and 3rd place within their class at each competition this season as well as sub-caption awards earning 1st Place Color Guard and 2nd Place Percussion in class. They showed great poise and talent performing alongside peers 4 years their senior. Congratulations on a great season, 8th Grade Regiment members!

• Congratulations to the following students on their magnificent performance at this year's All County Chorus Event! Mrs. Longo is so proud of your hard work and how maturely and enthusiastically you represented your school and our program!

Temple Barrett

George Homiller

Taegan Judge

Owen Lin

Kirsten Middleton

Laila Moeller

Maggie Osterhout

Abigail Papcun

Madison Redfern

Sadie Reynolds

• Calling all performers and dancers! After two years, the Raider Winter Guard is back! Winter Guard is a combination of choreography through dance, flag, and other props set to a song and theme. The Raider Winter Guard competes across the state of Virginia and are the current reigning SILVER MEDALISTS for the Middle School Division within the Atlantic Indoor Association.

If you are interested in being a part of this award-winning team, come to the interest meeting Thursday, November 4 during Round Table - Band Room - Room 100. All students in grades 6-8 are welcome. Email Mrs. Eaton with questions: erica_eaton@ccpsnet.net

• Specialty Centers information for 8th Graders

Specialty Centers are specific programs housed in high schools across the county that offer students opportunities to participate in optional academic programs related to special interests. 8th graders must apply between October 15-December 1.

Applications will be online this year through SchoolMint (log in using "rapid identity").

Open Houses (in-person) begin October 19.

Thank you to all the students & families who attended the virtual information session. We apologize if anyone couldn't join with the code. See the recording here as well as the slides with important links (all links are also on the county's website.)

• Boys Basketball Tryouts

Robious Middle School boys basketball tryouts will be held the week of November 8 through November 12 in the school’s gymnasium. If interested in trying out for the team, please fill out this Google Form: https://bit.ly/RMSBKTRYOUTS. Athletes must submit a completed VHSL physical examination form, risk form (page 4 of the VHSL Physical Examination form may also serve as a risk form), and concussion form to Coach Wilbert prior to trying out. These forms are available at the kiosk near the front entrance of the school. For more information on tryouts, please view this link: https://bit.ly/HoopsInfo.

• Basketball Open Gym

Robious Middle School will host open gym sessions for students interested in playing pickup basketball games from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. on October 28, November 3, November 4, and November 5, in the school's gymnasium. The sessions are open for boys and girls players of all skill levels, and is not a prerequisite for boys and girls basketball tryouts. Each grade level will get at least two days to play in the gym, and those dates will be determined by the number of players registered to play. If you are interested in playing, please fill out this form to reserve a spot. In addition, please complete this "risk and insurance" and "concussion" forms that need to be turned into Mr. Wilbert on the day you begin playing. More information about the open gym schedule will be announced at a later date. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Wilbert in Room 241

• Mr. Berry and Kids Fit & Fun is offering a Holiday Basketball Clinic here at school over winter break. The clinic will be held on December 28, 29 and 30 from 9am to 2pm each day. The clinic is for any girl or boy ages 7 to 14. There is no experience necessary to attend the clinic. You can sign up for one day, two days or join him for all three days. Please email Mr. Berry with questions or for a clinic flier ( jeff_berry@ccpsnet.net ).

• Outdoor Survival Training Demonstration

Interested in high adventure and getting outdoors? Want to learn how to survive off the grid? Check this out:

Troop 1829 is offering demonstrations of fundamental survival training on November 6th, from 9am-1pm. This year’s theme is: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse. We will highlight skills such as: building signal fires, lashing protective fences, wilderness first aid for bites and scratches, and apocalypse-style shelter building.

As an added bonus we will have demonstrations on preparing (and sharing) popcorn, pizza and other Scouting treats without electricity. (Hot chocolate and wassail to keep you fueled will also be provided)

This training is aimed specifically at those aged 11-17 and their families (pups and siblings welcome). The BSA program accepts anyone aged 12-17 or 11 ½ with an Arrow of Light from Cub Scouts.

The Details:

Time: November 6th from 9am-1pm (come and go anytime in this window)

Place: Behind St. Matthias Church, 11300 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113

Additional opportunity to sharpen your survival skills:

Monday, November 8th, St. Matthias, 7-8:45pm, during our regularly scheduled scout meeting.

Click Here to RSVP

You put the US in RobioUS!

Derek Wasnock, Ed.D.

Principal

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