Robinson Student Ram Page | November 21, 2022

STUDENT RAM PAGE

Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the high school.


Calendar Reminders

Thanksgiving Break - Wed, November 23rd - 25th

Thanksgiving

As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed November 23-25. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, November 28!

See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.


Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people

It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.


High School Afternoon Solutions 

ANS

Spanish Soltuions

Multilingual Family Engagement Night - Wednesday, November 30th, 6:30 - 8:00pm

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The faculty and staff of Robinson Secondary will host a Multilingual Family Engagement Night, on Wednesday, November 30 from 6:30 pm until 8 pm. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and dinner will be served ahead of the event. Translators will be available in multiple languages. Additionally, childcare will be offered so that the whole family can attend and enjoy. This is an opportunity for parents and care givers to meet school faculty and staff, get technology support, and learn more about academic and extracurricular programs at Robinson.

Use the QR Code in the attached flyer or below to R.S.V.P.
FLYER (in English) and FLYER (in Spanish)

QR MLN

If you have questions, please contact any of the event coordinators:

Ruth Azimi, Robinson Family Liaison: RMAzimi@fcps.edu

Cindy Gagnon, HS ESOL Teacher: CMGagnon@fcps.edu

Hannah Lockard, MS ESOL Teacher: HDLockard@fcps.edu


Congratulations to the Robinson Quiz Bowl Team

Quiz Bowl

This weekend, Thomas Glotfelty (11) and Jacob Koewler (10) represented the Robinson Quiz Bowl team at the 2022 Washington DC Fall History Bee and Bowl at Georgetown Day School.  As a team, they qualified for the National History Bowl to be held in Arlington in April 2023.  Additionally, Thomas qualified individually for the National History Bee and US History Bee.  


Rho Kappa is Holding Movie Nights!

movie night

Join Rho Kappa in watching and discussing historical movies! We will be watching All Quiet on the Western Front on November 14th, and Dr. Strangelove on December 5th. Movie viewing will be held in Ms. Gillevet's classroom, B204. More movies and dates to come.


2022 Robinson Christmas Tree Stand Returns For The 31st Season

Opening Day - Friday, November 25th 9am - 8pm

trees

Come out and buy your Christmas Tree while also supporting Robinson Baseball. The Christmas Tree Stand will open on Friday November 25th and is located on the outdoor basketball courts.

Check out this FLYER for more information.


Tutor.com

tutor.com

Does your child need homework help or feedback on their writing? How about a practice quiz to get ready for a test? Tutor.com is open to FCPS students in all grades, on-demand, 24/7, at no cost to families. Tutors are available in multiple languages. Learn more.


Social Work Spotlight

Thanksgiving

Alcohol & The Holidays

holiday

See this FLYER for a few things to consider for parents & families in regards to alcohol and the holidays. There are also links provided to great resources.

For further Information & support regarding Substance Abuse

Tiffany Jones, M.Ed, LPC, CSAC

tjjones1@fcps.edu

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist


library

Robinson PTSO and DECA

Hello, Robinson Families,

We hope your students will visit the library to select a choice book before Thanksgiving break! They browse for books by genre or ask a librarian for a book recommendation. Below you will find a snapshot of the reorganized fiction section in our library.

Wishing you and yours a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving break!

Best, Robinson’s Librarians

library

ANGP Welcomes Sponsors!

If you own a business and would like to help support the ANGP as a sponsor, we would love to promote you on the ANGP website. We are looking for sponsors and item donations that can be used for fundraising purposes and also that can be used as prizes at the ANGP.

Please see the provided flyer if you are interested or email Michelle Gates at MichelleGatesANGP@yahoo.com.

ANGP Sponsor Flyer


Senior Tributes for Yearbook: Order NOW!

senior

Parents of SENIORS! It's time to order a yearbook tribute for your senior. The deadline is December 9... or sooner if we sell out.

See FLYER for more information.


HS Yearbooks for Sale!

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Important Dates

November 23 - 25 - School Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)

December 19 - January 2 - School Holiday (Winter Break)


Quick Links & Phone Numbers

Helpful Resources

mental health

Student Services Department Contacts

Alpha                 Name of Counselor           Email

A-Bot                  Jason Woehrmyer             jewoehrmyer@fcps.edu
Bou-Dem            Tim Denny                         tdenny@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            Diana Glakas                    dtglakas@fcps.edu
Rop-Tok              Brianne Fernandez           befernandez@fcps.edu
Tol-Z                   Taylor Nelson                     tanelson@fcps.edu


High School Administration

Dr. Scot Turner               9th Grade               sbturner@fcps.edu

Jason Kagarise              10th Grade             JMKagarise@fcps.edu

Danny Clements            11th Grade             dsclements@fcps.edu

Jennifer Krempasky      12th Grade             jmkrempasky@fcps.edu

Francesca Knight           HS SOSA              fwknight@fcps.edu

Dr. Vanessa Rutherford  MTSS Coordinator  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