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Providing students and families with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the high school.
Schools closed tomorrow, March 3rd
As a reminder, schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, March 3, for the presidential primary election, which will be a school planning day for staff members. Classes will resume on Wednesday, March 4.
Click for Kids Contest
Sponsored by WTOP News
Help Robinson Win
Voting begins today - March 11th
One vote per person, per day, will be accepted so come back daily (see web site below) and vote for Robinson! Voters must be at least 13 years old.
https://wtop.com/contests/2020-click-for-kids-voting/.
Attendance Recognition
Congratulations to Mr. Ward and Mr. Calamito for having 100% perfect attendance! Both classes were excited to celebrate their attendance with Donuts!
FCPS Cares
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
If you would like to nominate someone, fill out this submission form: https://www.fcps.edu/careers/employee-recognition-programs/fcps-cares-program
Congratulations to Robinson's Scholastic Quiz Bowl Team - State Runner Up!
On Saturday, February 29th, the Robinson Scholastic Quiz Bowl Team came in 2nd Place in the VHSL Scholastic Bowl State Championship for the second time in two years. The team had a 2-1 record, only losing to McLean High School, the State Champions. Congratulations to our team: Kate Augelli (12), Jimmy Orefice (11), Bridget Sheridan (10), and Ethan Fisk (10)!
DECA State Leadership Conference
23 Robinson students competed in the DECA State Leadership Conference this past weekend in Virginia Beach. At the conference, students from all over the state of Virginia competed to qualify for the DECA International Career Development Conference in Nashville at the end of April.
CONGRATULATIONS, to the following students who qualified for the DECA International Leadership Conference:
Andrew Lemery and Ali Mushahid -Travel and Tourism Team Decision-Making
Hadi Sheik - Automotive Services Marketing
Sophie Kemprecous and Kristine Pham - Innovation Plan
Sydney Ramsdell, Alee Lake, and Ashlee Serrano - Start-Up Business Plan
Nadia Gabriel and Hawani Tegegn - Independent Business Plan
Robinson Latin Certamen Teams
CONGRATULATIONS, to Robinson's Certamen teams for placing in the TJ tournament!
Certamen is a Jeopardy like game that is played by Latin students which focuses on grammar, mythology, history, and culture. The novice team came in 1st out of 26 teams! Our intermediate and advanced teams placed 3rd and 2nd respectively. Ramtastic!
Speech Team Results
The speech team members who were eligible for WACFL metro-finals competed on Leap Day Year Saturday (a rare occurrence for the tournament to be on this day). Nationals this year will be in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend, and in true Robinson Home of the Champions style, we have students who are eligible to compete at this level.
Please join the team in congratulating:
- Junior Seble Alemu in Original Oratory
- 2nd in Arlington
- 5th overall
- Senior Delaney Parks and junior Ren Hartigan in Duo
- 2nd in Arlington
- 6th overall
- Junior Ren Hartigan in Dramatic Performance
- Senior Sofia Perrone came in 7th in extemporaneous
- Freshmen Hovsep Seferian came in 11th out of 23 in impromptu
2020 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs (2) and Interview Skills and Resume Building Workshop
In preparation for the 2020 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs in March, Region 4 of Fairfax County’s Neighborhood & Community Services is hosting an Interview Skills & Resume Building Workshop for teens at the Mott Community Center on Friday – March 13, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The workshop is FREE for all Fairfax County high school students whom will be looking for professional development opportunities as they prepare for job searches, college recruitment and other career paths. Link: http://bit.ly/FreeTeenWorkshop
The workshop will include an interview skills presentation, tricks and tips for resume building, mock interviews and open discussion with NCS professionals.
The two Teen Job Fairs that Region 4 is preparing for and providing transportation to:
- Chantilly High School on Saturday – March 14, 2020 from 2:00-4 :00 p.m.
- West Springfield High School on Saturday – March 28, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
REGISTER FOR 2020 FAIRFAX COUNTY TEEN JOB FAIRS HERE: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs
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Important Dates
March 3: Professional Development Day - Student Holiday
March 10 - March 11: Writing SOL for grades 8 and 11 (2-day test)
March 10: High School Orchestra Concert
March 12: High School Band Concert
March 18: High School Chorus Concert
March 24: Guitar Concert
March 27: International Show
April 3: End of 3rd Quarter
April 6 - April 10: Spring Break
April 13: Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
April 21: Jazz Band Concert
May 1: Crazy for You - HS Musical
May 2: Crazy for You - HS Musical (2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.)
May 3: Robinson Day
May 8: Crazy for You - HS Musical
May 9: Crazy for You - HS Musical
May 12: High School Band Concert
May 14: High School Band Concert
May 19: High School Orchestra Concert
May 21: High School Chorus
May 25: Memorial Day - Student Holiday
May 28: Guitar and Percussion Ensemble Concert
June 3: Graduation - Eagle Bank Arena @ GMU - No School for Grades 7-11
June 12: Last Day of School - Students Released Three Hours Early
ANGP Mulch Fundraiser
Volunteers Needed
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c4dabaa2dabfc1-2020
https://www.mulch@robinsonangp.com
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