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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Current End-of-Year Schedule
Daily Student Guide For June 4 - 10
Do you want to know what's happening during the last week of school? Reference this end of year slideshow to view the daily schedule and reminders beginning Friday, June 4.
View here or print for reference. Also posted on the Robinson website.
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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 a student is taking a class over the summer, credit recovery, or a type or enrichment they will hold onto their laptops and chargers until the activity has been completed. Once they finish, they will bring their laptops to the main office at Robinson and the tech team will check them in throughout the summer.
If you have any specific questions please feel free to contact Assistant Principal Chris Farmerie at cfarmerie@fcps.edu.
Click here to view the schedule in printable format.
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Calendar Reminders
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.
Collection of School Issued History Novels
Hello 8th Grade Parents!
We need your help! When school closed last March, many of our students were still in possession of 7th Grade History novels. We know it’s been a while, but the Robinson Middle School Social Studies Department is asking if you and your child can please look around your home for one of the books listed below. If you happen to find one of our books, we will be collecting the novels from 10:00am-2:00pm in the Robinson Field House (Gym) on Friday, June 11th. We greatly appreciate your support to get our books back so next year’s group can get back to reading!
- Ashes of Roses by Mary Jane Auch
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Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Under a War Torn Sky by L.M. Elliott
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Code Talkers by Joseph Bruchac
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The Bomb by Theodore Taylor
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Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals
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Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki
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Shooting the Moon by Frances O’Roark Dowell
Thank you,
7th Grade History Teachers
Attention 8th grade families: MYP Service Learning
If your current 8th grader is considering applying for the IB MYP Certificate at the end of 10th grade, this summer is a great time to complete service learning to get ahead for Certificate requirements. Service learning reflections should be entered into x2vol. Students can find more information on their grade level Google Classroom. Information on the IB MYP Certificate can be found at our Robinson MYP website.
 Introducing Robinson Library's 2021 Summer Challenge!
Choose your activities & complete the WELLNESS AND LITERACY challenges all summer long!
How do you participate?
** Visit the Summer Olympic Challenge Website (https://robinsonss-fcps.libguides.com/summer); watch the video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy2Fi8Bi1D0) for more information.
** Select your challenges: read, write, exercise, create, explore, listen, watch, make, think, disconnect, & much more!
**Complete the quick Google Form, linked within the guide, to share what you did & potentially win a prize.
2021 Summer 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.
Virtual Club Program Has Ended
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Thank you to our team of teachers, counselors, and coaches who sponsored virtual club programs! We look forward to next year's in-person after school activity program!
Contact: Mary Aunon, After School Program Specialist, mfaunon@fcps.edu
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NJHS Certificate Pick-up Opportunity
If you were inducted into the 2021 Robinson Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, but have yet to receive your certificate, you will have one more opportunity to pick it up. The pick-up day will be the laptop turn in day of June 11th from 10am-12pm. Mrs. Williams will be stationed in the supply drop off area located in the field house. If you do not pick-up your certificate on this date, it will be mailed home.
Congratulations to our 2021 NJHS recipients!
What Every HS Student 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.
Social Work Spotlight
By Kristen Licciardo
As we begin to close on yet another year unlike no other, we would like to gather some feedback from you regarding our weekly Social Work Spotlight. Please complete this short 4 question Google Form to help us meet the needs of our families in the coming year! Thank you and we wish you a wonderful summer!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNCWHTZZcgxT5aMkRNaWZeTt9_5F5SxiL_yRtJMk1fvtCa-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
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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
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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