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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the high school.
Calendar Reminders
2023-24 School Year Calendar
Orthodox Epiphany (O day) - Friday, 1/19
In the Orthodox church, Epiphany is celebrated on January 19 and commemorates the baptism of Jesus rather than the arrival of the Magi. It is believed that Christ's baptism by John the Forerunner (John the Baptist) in the River Jordan began Christ's ministry on earth and revealed the Holy Trinity of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to mankind.
The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.
Lean more about all of the FCPS 2023-24 Religious and Cultural Observances.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
National Mentor Month
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Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are. Learn more about Mentoring Month. |
Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.
All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.
FCPS’ MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Please contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at mmacdonald@fcps.edu.
Robinson Ice Hockey Double Header and Senior Night Friday, January 19th
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Please come for a fun night of hard hitting hockey at an Ice Hockey DOUBLE HEADER and Senior Night!
WHEN: January 19th
JV Team 9:00pm
Varsity Team 9:40pm
WHERE: The St. James
6805 Industrial Rd, Springfield, VA 22151
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Eight Session Parent Partnership Program Starting February 1st
The Robinson ESOL department will be hosting an eight-session parent partnership program beginning on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Each session will take place in the Library from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Refreshments will also be served. We welcome our multilingual families, particularly those who have recently enrolled students in FCPS schools, to attend these sessions. Please register so we can gather an accurate list of attendees and to ensure we have interpreters and childcare services available as needed.
Please contact the following staff for more information:
Ruth Azimi, Family Liaison, RMAzimi@fcps.edu
Cindy Gagnon, HS ESOL Chairperson, CMGagnon@fcps.edu
Hannah Lockard, MS ESOL Chairperson, HDLockard@fcps.edu
 
🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!
 Is your child interested in architecture and construction, information technology, or health science? FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January.
An academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses. More than a dozen career fields can be explored through FCPS academies.
Learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
Support the Science Fairs
Voter Registration
Voter Registration Week will be held January 29th to February 2nd. Students will be registering to vote in their senior social studies classes. Flyers will be hung around the school and posted on the Schoology page.
Academic Support
Clubs & After School Activities
Robinson Speech and Debate Club - Volunteers Needed
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.
Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
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!
Library Spotlight
 Game on! Students, join us for games all month long; see the image below for details.
Happy 2024!
The Robinson Librarians
Social Work Spotlight
Christyn Levy, LCSW (HS) and Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)
Meet Ellen Galinsky Friday, Feb. 2nd, 10-11am
Meet the Author Series, Mind in The Making with Ellen Galinsky
Hosted by FCPS Family Resource Center
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Looking for research-based advice on how to raise children to be well-rounded and achieve their full potential, helping them learn to take on life's challenges, communicate well with others, and remain committed to learning?
These are the "essential life skills" that Ellen Galinsky has spent her career pursuing.
The good news is that there are simple everyday things that all families can do to build these skills in their children for today and for the future. They don't cost money, and it's never too late to begin.
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Register: https://www.fcps.edu/event/meet-author-series-mind-making-ellen-galinsky
Buy Your High School Yearbook!
ANGP Fundraiser - January 23rd
Class of 2024 ANGP Tickets For Sale!
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The All Night Grad Party (ANGP) for the Class of 2024 will be held on June 3rd from 11 pm - 4 am at Dave & Buster's in Springfield. This is a lock-in event and a Robinson tradition, offering a safe place for our seniors to spend time with their friends on graduation night. Beyond that, think of the coolest raffle prizes EVER, casino tables with fun $$ and prizes, inflatables, MORE prizes, video games, fun gifts and food, food, food. |
Purchase your ANGP ticket now for $125 before the price goes up on May 1st. More details to come. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Class of 2024 ANGP Yard Sign Sale
Be sure to celebrate your senior with a Class of 2024 yard sign! ALL NEW designs and lots of options, so be sure to scan the QR code -OR- click on this link to make your purchase TODAY! The order deadline is February 9th! Questions? Please email yardsigns@robinsonangp.com.
Important Dates
January 25 - End of Second Quarter (2-Hour Early Release)
January 26 - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
February 19 - President's Day (No School)
Quick Links & Phone Numbers
Helpful Resources
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
Student Services Department Contacts
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
Susie Britton Special Education SMBritton@fcps.edu
Francesca Knight HS SOSA fwknight@fcps.edu
Dr. Vanessa Rutherford MTSS Coordinator vrutherford@fcps.edu
Special Education Support
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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