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Calendar Reminder - Thanksgiving Break
 As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed November 24-26. Classes will resume on Monday, November 29.
See the complete 2021-20221 school year calendar
Follow Robinson on Instagram
Robison has an official Instagram account. Follow us at robo_ram_gram
Cold Weather Spirit Wear Wanted!
 Dear Robinson Community,
Please consider donating your gently used cold weather Robinson Spirit Wear (sweatshirts, fleeces, long sleeve shirts) to our Ram Store. Donated items will be given to students who cannot afford the price tag of new cozy spirit wear.
Preference is for items that do not have specific dates/years or associated with specific school organizations, and are in good/gently used condition.
In an effort to not get too overloaded with items and have storage capacity please use this signup genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4DAAAC23A75-spirit
Donations can be dropped off in SS-9 to Christyn Levy.
Christmas Tree Stand Opens November 26
Support for our Ram Family Members
Kaitlynn and Doug Kraemer, two of our high school math teachers, are sharing their story here: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/beautifuldorothy regarding their family journey to support their beautiful daughter Dorothy, recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Their almost two year old has started treatment. Robinson is in the process of organizing a Go For the Gold fundraising event to support the Kraemers. We know that our Robinson family wants to show support.
Please use this link to access 3 ways to help: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/beautifuldorothy/support
Please send your thoughts and prayers to the entire family. We are grateful to our staff members who have stepped up to cover classes, organize meals and gift card collection, and expressed their love and support.
FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards 2021-2022
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Robinson Secondary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the google forms that are linked to the descriptions.
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
Please see this link for more info and links to the nomination forms: https://robinsonss.fcps.edu/announcements/outstanding-employee-awards-21-22
My Personal Project & Certificate
10th Grade Families,
Students interested in earning the MYP Certificate should be starting their Personal Project at this time. The project is independent, self-driven, and is not tied to any course at Robinson. The project should be challenging, yet realistic for completion within 25 hours, by March 2022.
MYP Certificate has three components: 10th grade students will complete the Personal Project, take language courses in grades 9 and 10, and complete six service reflections in order to apply for the certificate in the spring.
Learn more by watching the parent/student Information Night video: https://youtu.be/tiAhQRujRxA
Join the Schoology Course to get started now! Access Code: K8FM-7Z6J-8KBXR; once enrolled you’ll be able to get started on your Personal Project.
The personal project is independent this year, and students will have lessons and tasks to complete within Schoology. You’ll also have some in-person support and a faculty mentor.
Save the date! Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 3:00pm. Join Mrs. Scott in the library to work on goal setting. If students can’t make it, all lessons will be available to complete asynchronously.
Questions? Contact Ms. Scott for Personal Project questions, dnscott@fcps.edu or Ms. Campbell for Service Hours and Certificate questions, escampbell@fcps.edu
 Parent Vue
ParentVue Info on FCPS Website
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
FCPS Calendar
Buy Your Yearbook
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Science Fair Judges Needed
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Please consider helping judge the Robinson Science Fair this year! No experience necessary. Food will be provided!
Contact Abbie Achatz: abachatz@fcps.edu
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 Hello, Students and Families:
The Robinson Librarians are seeking new, or like new, games to share with our students. If you would like to contribute one of the following items for students to enjoy before school, after school, or during their morning breaks, please send any of the following with your student to drop off in the library:
- Decks of face cards
- Tenzi
- Uno
- Sudoku books
- Crossword books
- Single person puzzle games (for example, Rush Hour)
- Rubix Cubes
- Spot It
- Bananagrams
- Phase 5
- Scattergories
- Pick-up-sticks
- Puzzles (up to 1000 piece)
Thanks for your support!
Regards, Robinson’s Librarians
Library Spotlight
What’s happening in the library this month? Students - please see the flyer below, and join us for the fun!
 Contact Melanie Knowlton at 703-426-2222
Preparations for the Class of 2022 All Night Grad Party (ANGP) are underway!
EVERYONE can support the Class of 2022 by purchasing Robinson pajama pants, cotton candy and more at Robinson home football games!
Please see the website https://www.robinsonangp.com
Email questions, or to be included on the volunteer list, to roboangpvolunteer@gmail.com. Volunteers are needed.
Use this QR code to go directly to merchandise sales, including 2022 GRADUATION SIGNS!
Social Work Spotlight - Mental Health Resources
Our wonderful social workers would like to share the below Mental Health Resources from Dominion Hospital. Click on the links to see the flyers.
Dominion Hospital Quick Reference Guide
Dominion Hospital Virtual Consultation Information
Social Worker Spotlight - Focus on Gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving weekend, it is a time for us to focus on gratitude. According to Amy Morin, LCSW, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do “mentally strong people choose to exchange self-pity for gratitude. Whether you choose to write a few sentences in a gratitude journal or simply take a moment to silently acknowledge all that you have, giving thanks can transform your life.”
Here are her seven scientifically proven reasons why it is so important
1. Gratitude opens the door to more relationships. So, whether you thank a stranger for holding the door or send a thank-you note to that colleague who helped you with a project, acknowledging other people’s contributions can lead to new opportunities.
2. Gratitude improves physical health.
3. Gratitude improves psychological health. Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, from envy and resentment to frustration and regret.
4. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression. Grateful people are more likely to behave in a prosocial manner, even when others behave less kindly.
5. Grateful people sleep better. Spend just 15 minutes jotting down a few grateful sentiments before bed, and you may sleep better and longer.
6. Gratitude improves self-esteem. Rather than becoming resentful toward people who have more money or better jobs—a major factor in reduced self-esteem—grateful people are able to appreciate other people’s accomplishments.
7. Gratitude increases mental strength and reduces stress. It may also play a major role in overcoming trauma.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Helpful Resources
Student Services Department Contacts
Alpha Name of Counselor Email
A-Bot Jason Woehrmyer jewoehrmyer@fcps.edu
Bou-Dem Sofia Panzenhagen smpazenhage@fcps.edu
Dep-Gra Taylor Oakley tmoakley@fcps.edu
Gre-Kar Chehnaz Rehayem carehayem@fcps.edu
Kas-Maq Mark Gomperts mgomperts@fcps.edu
Mar-Nun Danny Ramirez daramirezgas@fcps.edu
Nuo-Rom Megan Jones mmjones2@fcps.edu
Rop-Tok Brianne Slizofski beslizofski@fcps.edu
Tol-Z Taylor Nelson tanelson@fcps.edu
High School Administration
Jason Kagarise 9th Grade JMKagarise@fcps.edu
Danny Clements 10th Grade dsclements@fcps.edu
Jennifer Krempasky 11th Grade jmkrempasky@fcps.edu
Dr. Scot Turner 12th Grade sbturner@fcps.edu
Francesca Knight SOSA fwknight@fcps.edu
Vanessa Rutherford Dean of Students VRutherford@fcps.edu
Activities and Athletics
Director of Student Activities l Andy Jimmo l apjimmo@fcps.edu
Administrative Assistant l Amanda Livingston l allivingston@fcps.edu
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