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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
PTSO People's Choice Award Recipients
Congratulations to the following Robinson community members for being nominated by parents, colleagues, and students. Certificates and awards were presented by Principal Phillips, PTSO President/Parent Susanne Oshry and Board Member/Parent Lashawn Brown.
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David Arndt
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Teacher
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Kim Reakes-Smith
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Librarian
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Jim Witkop
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Parent
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Melissa Morgan
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Librarian
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Cynthia Yost
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Teacher
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Shelley Smith
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Parent
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Meghan Johnson
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Coach/Teacher – attended virtually
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Jamee Lyons
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Counselor
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Paul Laguna
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Teacher
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Emily Williams
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Teacher
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Lois Witkop
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Parent Volunteer
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Laptop Return Schedule
This year FCPS is requiring ALL students to return their school-issued laptops and chargers. We have created a schedule that should work for both the in-person and virtual students.
The laptop and charger will need to be free of all stickers and other paraphernalia that may have been attached throughout the year prior to returning the laptop. Bringing a laptop with those items still attached will need to be cleaned at the drop off station thus delaying the turn-in time.
If you have any specific questions please feel free to contact Assistant Principal Chris Farmerie at cfarmerie@fcps.edu.
Current End of Year Schedule
  Click here to view the bell schedule and end of year schedule in pdf format.
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Calendar Reminders
May 28: All Library Books Due
May 31: Holiday; No School
June 2, 3: Yearbook Distribution to In-Person Students
June 4: Half-Day Bell Schedule Begins (schedule above)
June 7: Yearbook Distribution (schedule below)
June 10: In-Person Laptop Drop-off (schedule above); Last Day of School for Underclassmen
June 10: Deadline for Medication Pick-up
June 11: Virtual Underclassmen Laptop Drop-off (schedule above); Graduation/No School
June 11: Yearbook Distribution (schedule below)
See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar
See the approved 2021-22 school year calendar
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End of School Year Medication Pick Up
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal on Thursday June 10, 2021. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. Please contact Health Room with questions or concerns at (703) 426-2110.
VRSPT – Virginia Remote Student Progress Test
Students who are fully virtual and refused one or more SOLs due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns are eligible to take the Virginia Remote Student Progress Test (VRSPT).
Emails have been sent to students and parents/guardians regarding the VRSPT. If you feel that you should have received VRSPT information, but didn’t, please reach out to Kim Longworth, Robinson MS Test Coordinator at kalongworth@fcps.edu.
- These tests are not required.
- Only Math 7, Math 7 HN (Math 8) and Prealgebra (Math 8) will take the math VRSPT.
- If you decide to take the tests, you must finish them by Friday, June 4, 2021. We recommend that you do not attempt more than one test per day.
- Students should not take both the SOL and VRSPT. Only the SOL score will be kept.
- The test is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you need to log out before you finish the test, you will be able to resume your test where you stopped when you log back in.
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Your individual test login information will arrive in the mail. You will have a test ticket with a login code for each VRSPT assessment that is available to you. Email kalongworth@fcps.edu if you have not received your test tickets and wish to take the VRSPT.
- Please visit the Virginia Remote Student Progress Test webpage for more information.
Yearbook Distribution
Thank you for buying the 2021 Robinson MS yearbook, Headed In A New Direction. The yearbook staff is honored to be able to make this book for you, to capture your memories and moments from middle school. Take time to appreciate how far we’ve come together this year as you enjoy your yearbook. It was a difficult, unusual year for all of us, but we did it! We hope that you love your yearbook, because we loved making it for you.
Please review the schedule to see when you can pick up your yearbook. If you haven't yet purchased a book, please come to distribution with $40 for the MS book or $80 for the HS book. Cash only.
View schedule in printable format here.
Adrienne Forte, Cara Lambert and the Sentry Yearbook Staff
 FAQ:
I can’t make it that day. Can someone else pick up my yearbook for me?
Yes, BUT you must email Ms. Forte (amforte@fcps.edu) giving another person permission to pick up your yearbook. Include your first and last name, your grade, the name of the person picking up the book for you, and a statement that you give him/her permission to do this.
Can I purchase a yearbook on Distribution Day?
We have a LIMITED number of Middle School yearbooks to sell. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Yearbooks can be purchased for $40. You must pay with cash.
I found a mistake in the book! What should I do?
Smile and take a deep breath. This is a student-created publication and staffers worked their hardest to ensure the book is as accurate and error-free as possible. Please email Adrienne Forte (amforte@fcps.edu), yearbook adviser, with comments. She will forward them on to the editorial staff so that they can learn from the errors and do better next year.
What if I cannot pick up my yearbook on any of these days?
Students can pick up their yearbook when school reopens in August.
Can you order more books from the plant?
No, that is not possible as it is cost prohibitive.
 Hello, Robinson Families,
ALL CALL FOR BOOKS! Please help us collect 400 + library books, many of which were checked out last year, before March 2020 closures.
Next year’s students appreciate your efforts to help us gather the missing books!
How do you return books?
*** In-person: Please place your books on the cart outside the library main doors (sub school 10).
*** Virtual: You are welcome to return books during school hours, five days a week. The return cart will be available each day, outside Robinson’s door #3, unless we are experiencing inclement weather.
Coming soon! Keep an eye out for the Robinson summer reading challenge!
Best,
Robinson’s Librarians
2021 Sumer Math Boot Camp
August 9 - 12, 2021
Robinsons Secondary’s Math Department would like to invite your student to register for and attend one of our Math Boot Camps this summer. These three-hour sessions for 4 days will help students refine fundamental prerequisite math skills needed to be successful in the math course in which they are enrolled for the upcoming school year. As you know, high school mathematics courses are extremely challenging, and our Math Boot Camp will help alleviate some of the pressures these difficult courses may create.
View the complete letter of invitation and link to registration form here.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to give your student an edge in math this year, please register online at http://bit.ly/ROBOMathSummer2021.
Payment will be collected by PayPal, using the instructions provided upon
registration, and an Emergency Form will be required for every student.
School Contacts:
Daniel Southard, Chair, Robinson Secondary School Math Department
drsouthard@fcps.edu
Mary Bowersox, Math Teacher & Math Boot Camp Coordinator
MTBowersox@fcps.edu
Ann Wong, HS Math Department Supervisor & Associate Principal
anwong@fcps.edu
Institute for the Arts and CTE Summer Academy
Location: Robinson Secondary School
Register now for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) summer enrichment programs. Institute for the Arts (for rising 7th through 12th graders) will be held July 6-30 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classes are offered every day related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. Both programs have fees, waivers are available for students eligible for free and reduced meals.
Register now for the CTE Summer Academy Program to develop skills and discover career pathways! New after care option added this year!
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas, and encourages skill development and career exploration. The program is open to students in grades 7-11 during the 2020-21 school year. Students are able to personalize their experience by choosing which CTE classes they will take!
Learn more and view class options here: CTE Summer Academy.
For more information or to register, visit the Summer Learning webpage.
Final Week of Virtual Club Program
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Thank you to our team of teachers, counselors, and coaches who sponsored virtual club programs!
Contact: Mary Aunon, After School Program Specialist, mfaunon@fcps.edu
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What Every HS Athlete Needs to Know
 Check out the links below for all things related to Students Activities.
Register for sports or view upcoming events!
Interested in a sport? Email the coach for information.
Athletics Registration
2022 Coaches Information
2022 Athletic Office Information
Need help with registration: Contact the Athletics Office: 703-426-2125
View complete flyer here.
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Attention Basketball Players
The Robinson Basketball coaching staff is looking for the next class of Ram players. Please complete the Google Form below (you must be logged in to your @fcpsschools.net account) to join a mailing list and receive information about the program, summer camps, and tryouts for the ’21-’22 season.
We’re looking forward to starting out-of-season workouts and preparing players who will be future Varsity players.
If you have any questions, please email Coach Gildea at bjgildea@fcps.edu.
Player Interest form:
https://forms.gle/yLPHA7wERKRtKmLp6
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Field Hockey Update
If you are interested in managing or playing field hockey next season, please join the club classroom using this code: 65ngzsr See summer camp opportunity below:
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
Course Selection Confirmation
Parents, last week you should have received a letter that included your student’s course selections for the 2021-2022 school year. This is not their actual schedule, but a list of classes that they are enrolled in for next year. Please review the letter and courses with your child. While every effort is made to accommodate students’ first elective choices, we cannot guarantee placement in any particular elective course until the student’s schedule is finalized in August.
Also, if you will be moving or changing schools over the summer, please complete the intent form and send that to Melanie Knowlton (maknowlton@fcps.edu).
If you need any help with the course selections, please reach out to the appropriate counselor.
Counselor contact information:
Rising 7th grade students: Last name of student
A-Le – Jamee Lyons jalyons@fcps.edu
Li-Z – Valerie Peters vcpeters@fcps.edu
Current 7th grade/Rising 8th grade students: Last name of student
A-La – Nathan Herendeen neherendeen@fcps.edu
Le-Z – Dolores Malloy dmalloy@fcps.edu
Substance Abuse Prevention Quarterly Newsletter
FCPS’s Substance Abuse Prevention Team has created a quarterly newsletter.
What’s included in the current newsletter: - Intro to SAPS Program - Parent Tips: How Can You Help Your Student? - Binge Drinking - Youth Substance Use Article - Drug Take Back Day - Overdose Rates in Fairfax County - SAPS Presentations - Useful Resources
You can check it out here: SAP Program Quarterly Newsletter
Tiffany Jones, M. Ed, LPC, CSAC | Tjjones1@fcps.edu, 703-426-2178
Social Work Spotlight
By Kristen Licciardo
Teens and Mental Health Resource - Happify.com
Great resource to learn about teens and mental health, statistics, what to look for, how to help and how to talk to your teen.
https://www.happify.com/hd/teens-and-mental-health-infographic/
Helpful Resources
Student Services Department Contacts:
Director, Student Services | Ms. Frank | kmfrank@fcps.edu
DSS Registrar | Ms. Knowlton, maknowlton@fcps.edu
7th Grade Counselors
Mr. Herendeen (Last Name A-La), neherendeen@fcps.edu
Ms. Malloy (Last Name Le-Z), dmalloy@fcps.edu
8th Grade Counselors
Ms. Lyons (Last Name A-Le), jalyons@fpcs.edu
Ms. Peters (Last Name Li-Z), vcpeters@fcps.edu
Social Worker: Ms. Licciardo, kflicciardo@fcps.edu
School Psychologist: Ms. King, elking@fcps.edu
Special Education Department Chair: Ms. Stickels, sastickels@fcps.edu
Parent Liaison: Ms. Azimi, rmazimi@fcps.edu, 703-201-4563
RMS Administration:
Chris Farmerie: 8th Grade Principal | cfarmerie@fcps.edu
Chelsea Tryon: 7th Grade Principal | catryon@fcps.edu
Katy Frank: Director, Student Services | kmfrank@fcps.edu
Mary Aunon: After-School Program Specialist | mfaunon@fcps.edu
Bryan Hazard: Systems of Support Advisor | bthazard@fcps.edu
 From L to R: ChelseaTryon, Chris Farmerie, Mary Aunon, Katy Frank, and Bryan Hazard
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