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Providing students and families with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the high school.
March Message from Principal Phillips
Here it is only March 6th and the month has roared into action! Spring sports are underway, and we hosted our winter athletes at their sports banquet this week. Our music programs are in the midst of assessments. Our HS theatre is prepping for the spring musical. And the list goes on….
The Virginia SOL writing test is scheduled for next week. All 8th graders and 11th graders will be testing. We will have an altered bell schedule on Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11 to accommodate those students who are testing.
Our goal is to enable every student to pass all tests at the highest level possible, and to increase the number of students passing at advanced levels. We need your help in ensuring that your student(s) are present on testing days, are well rested, and have a good breakfast. That may mean working with your student to adjust their after-school activities so that they can be home in time to get plenty of sleep the night before the test and get up early enough to eat a good breakfast before coming to school.
I also want to take some time to address the increasing coverage and concern regarding the novel coronavirus. The primary message I want to communicate is that the risk to people in the U.S continues to be low and that common sense hygiene procedures are important including proper hand washing. Please keep students at home if they are sick.
We are not being told at this point to cancel field trips or large group activities.
Guidance to Parents:
- Ensure that your most recent contact information (home phone, cell phone, and email addresses) are on file with the school.
- Practice and educate your children on appropriate strategies to prevent or reduce the spread of a virus.
- Monitor news programs and governmental agencies' websites for updated information on any health crisis.
- Check the FCPS website for updates.
Updated coronavirus information is being posted to this FCPS webpage and additional information is available from the Fairfax County Health Department and the CDC.
This Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark.
Help your child stay safe by having him or her wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run or dart into the street or cross between parked cars.
Enjoy the weekend!
~Tracey Phillips
Principal
Let's VOTE today - March 11th and help Robinson WIN $10,000!
One vote per person, per day, will be accepted so come back daily and vote for Robinson!
Voters must be at least 13 years old.
Vote here: https://wtop.com/contests/2020-click-for-kids-voting/.
National Honor Society
National Honor Society Members: You must attend TWO meetings this year to remain in good standing in the NHS. We have had 4 meetings so far this year, and there are 3 more meetings, which are listed below.
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Friday, March 13, RAISE – Meet in the library to help fill goodie bags.
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Wednesday, April 22 – Blue Cafeteria – 3:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 6 – Blue Cafeteria – 3:00 p.m.
SENIORS: You need to pay $25.00 for the graduation sash. The deadline has been extended to March 31. Go to My School Bucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ and then go to the School Store.
Induction Ceremony: Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Russell Theater. If you are attending the induction ceremony, please complete the flip grid in the NHS Google Classroom so that we know how to pronounce your name correctly.
Contact Lisa Mosteller – lbmosteller@fcps.edu or Colleen Conwell - chconwell@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
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
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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Partners Club Paint Night
Thursday, March 26th
Gold Cafeteria from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
New members are welcome!
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Important Dates
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 26: Partners Club Paint Night
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: Chicago - HS Musical
May 2: Chicago - HS Musical
May 3: Robinson Day
May 8: Chicago - HS Musical
May 9: Chicago - 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
SW Spotlight
March is Social Work Appreciation Month!
This week was School Social Work Appreciation Week at Robinson. RBSS has two full time social workers and two social work interns!
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