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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the high school.
Calendar Reminders
Late Busses Start today, Monday, Sept 11th
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Late busses start today, Monday, September 11th and will be every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. However, due to High School Back to School Night on Wednesday, there will be NO late busses Wednesday, September 13th.
Late busses will depart school at 4:45pm. Students can see their subschool to figure out their afterschool bus number.
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High School Back to School Night
Wednesday, September 13th
We want to invite you to attend our upcoming Back to School Night events to meet your student's teachers. See schedule of events below.
5:00PM – 5:55PM: ‘Ram Mall’ in the Gold Cafeteria. At Ram Mall we will have the sale of Robinson clothing, PTSO/booster memberships & other Robinson items.
Starting at 6pm - Meet your student's teachers by following their schedule.
2023-24 School Year Calendar
September 11th - National Day of Service
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With the upcoming 22nd anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks. |
All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. Middle and high school students can learn more about service learning by logging into their Naviance account to access x2VOL.
Get started this fall with two great opportunities: Public Lands Day (September 23) and Volunteer Fairfax’s VolunteerFest (October 21). Information on service projects can be found on the Volunteer Fairfax website.
Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sunset Friday 9/15
Constitution Day - September 17th
 See FLYER HERE
Explore the Constitution Online
Learn the Preamble. Sing along here.
Sign the Constitution, virtually of course!
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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While childhood cancer is rare, it is the leading cause of disease-related death past infancy in children and adolescents. Every September, advocacy organizations, healthcare institutions, patients, and families raise awareness for childhood cancer.
Learn more here.
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Backpack Safety Awareness Month - It's Time to Lighten the Load
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If you've been concerned about the effects that extra weight might have on your child's still-growing body, your instincts are correct. Backpacks that are too heavy can cause a lot of problems for kids, like back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as poor posture.
Read about things you can do to help prevent injury HERE.
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DMV – Learner’s Permit Testing at Robinson
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See the FLYER for information about the Learner's Permit Testing we have here at Robinson. There are three steps to follow and dates available twice a month. The first date is September 13th. |
Parental Consent Required for Selected Digital Resources
At Robinson Secondary School, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some digital resources — those that collect any student data or from vendors who have not established a formal contract with FCPS — cannot be used by students until we obtain consent from their guardian.
You can find the list of the resources that require parent/caregiver consent here on the Digital Resources-Parent Consent webpage. FCPS’ Digital Resources page provides additional information.
The Digital Resources-Parent Consent page has a link to the Digital Consent System, where the parent/caregiver will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. You will need to access the form using your SIS ParentVUE username and password.
The Digital Resources page also highlights how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources and why we must obtain your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the Parental Consent for Digital Resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission.
Please reach out to Nathan Poumade (njpoumade@fcps.edu) or Elizabeth Joyce (eajoyce@fcps.edu), if you have questions or concerns.
Academic Support
Afternoon Solutions for High School Students Started to Today
 
How to Access Free Resources from Tutor.com
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FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, one-on-one online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services webpage. |
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to OnlineTutoring@fcps.edu.
Clubs & After School Activities
Join the Robinson Quiz Bowl Team
Join Rho Kappa!
Join Rho Kappa, the National History Honor Society!
Open to Juniors and Seniors. Eligibility requirements are 3.0 GPA, 3.5 GPA in social studies classes, membership fee, and social studies teacher recommendation. See GMR ad or Ms. Gillevet (B204, ezgillevet1@fcps.edu) for application link.
  https://forms.gle/u6ZpYim1cvNeMg1XA
Rams Minds Matter Interest Meeting 9/11
Please join us for the Rams Minds Matter interest meeting on September 11th at 3pm in the Calm Café (Gold Cafeteria). ALL are WELCOME!!
Join Speech and Debate! - Interest Meeting 9/11
Like arguing? Interested in becoming a more confident public speaker?
Join us at the Speech and Debate Interest Meeting, after school September 11th from 3-4 pm in room B204! Questions?
See Ms. Gillevet in B204, Mrs. Wolfe in E218-A, or email: ezgillevet1@fcps.edu or amwolfe@fcps.edu.
  Disclaimer for all afterschool activities:
Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.
1st NHS Meeting - Wednesday, September 13th
The first National Honor Society meeting of the 2023-24 school year will be on September 13 at 3 pm in the BLUE cafeteria. This meeting is for current members. There will be an interest meeting for those who would like to join on September 27th. More info to come.
LASA Interest Meeting - Thurs, September 14th
All high school students are invited to attend the Latin American Student Association's first meeting of the 2023-24 school year. We will meet in room D212, afterschool on Thursday, September 14th.
Sponsors are Mrs. Gagnon and Sra. Azimi.
Seeking Judges for Robinson's Science and Engineering Fair
 We are seeking parents/guardians/community members to help us judge projects at our annual Science and Engineering Fair!
This year's fair will be held after school on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 2:30-5pm in our Gold Cafeteria.
No experience necessary! We ask judges to arrive to Robinson at 2:30pm in order to prepare for the judging process, while judging will begin promptly at 3:00pm. Food will be served!
Please contact Biology Teacher Abbie Achatz (abachatz@fcps.edu) if you are interested, or fill out the form using the QR code or link above! Thank you so much for considering!
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School Picture Dates |
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Senior Make-up C
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October 3-6th
1:00 - 7:00pm
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Davala
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Underclass Make-ups
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October 12-13th
9:00am - 1:00pm
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Davala
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Senior Make-up D
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November 7th
1:00 - 7:00pm
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Davala
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Library Spotlight
 Robinson families:
Please visit the Robinson Library on Back to School Night, from 5:00 to 5:55 PM, when you finish browsing the “Ram Mall” in the Gold Cafeteria.
For more information about the Robinson Library Program, please review this website: https://robinsonss-fcps.libguides.com/library/23-24-BTSN
We hope to see you on 9/13!
The Robinson Librarians
Social Work Spotlight
Christyn Levy, LCSW (HS) and Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)
The Parent Project- Empowering Parents and Transforming Teens
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Are you interested in learning and practicing specific prevention and intervention strategies to help improve your ability to change challenging behaviors in your teens?
If so, this 10-week training is for you! See this FLYER for more information.
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What: 10 Week training called Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior
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Learn how to build a positive relationship with your child and stop the arguing.
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Prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use, disruptive behaviors at home and possible gang affiliation
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Improve school attendance and academic performance
Dates: Tuesdays, September 12th - November 14th
Where: 1st and 10th meeting will be help in person (location TBD). Sessions 2-9 will be virtually.
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Register using this LINK or the QR code seen. There is a $30 Material Fee per Family. Scholarships available as needed.
Deadline for registration is Friday September 9th.
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Questions? Contact Mary Valad, Dianne Stansbery, or Alissa Green.
SibTeen
 Registration is required and limited; please register early.
Sign up for FRC's New You Choose: https://www.fcps.edu/node/47432
FRC Website: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/family-resource-center
Important Dates
September 13 - High School In-Person Back to School Night (6pm)
September 25 - Yom Kippur (School Holiday)
October 9 - Indigenous People's Day (Student Holiday)
October 11 - PSAT/NMSQT for 10th & 11th and SAT Day for Seniors
October 14 - Homecoming Dance
Quick Links & Phone Numbers
Helpful Resources
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
Jennifer Krempasky 9th Grade jmkrempasky@fcps.edu
Dr. Scot Turner 10th Grade sbturner@fcps.edu
Jason Kagarise 11th Grade JMKagarise@fcps.edu
Danny Clements 12th Grade dsclements@fcps.edu
Francesca Knight HS SOSA fwknight@fcps.edu
Dr. Vanessa Rutherford MTSS Coordinator vrutherford@fcps.edu
Special Education Support
Cary Zook SPED Administrator cjzook@fcps.edu
Chelsea Bruno SPED Department Chair (A-L) clbruno@fcps.edu
Cary Seago-Blanton SPED Department Chair (M-Z) caseagoblant@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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