Robinson Student Ram Page |January 22, 2024

STUDENT RAM PAGE

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


Calendar Reminders

2023-24 School Year Calendar


Quarter End, Early Release and Student Holiday/Teacher Work Day

2-Hour Early Release Thursday, January 25th

No School for Student Friday, January 26th

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Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Friday, January 26, for a teacher work day

Two-Hour Early Release Schedule for Thursday, January 25th

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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


Congratulations to Our Outstanding Employees!

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Matilda the Musical Jr.

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Don't miss our middle school musical, Matilda Jr.! Over 150 middle school and high school actors and technicians have worked tirelessly since November to bring you this high-energy production full of catchy songs, surprising dance numbers, and a story worth telling. We hope to see you in the audience! It's sure to be a fun time for the whole family. Tickets are on sale now.


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

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🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

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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.


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.

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Academic Support

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Clubs & After School Activities

Robinson Speech and Debate Club - Volunteers Needed

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Theatre Chipotle Fundraiser - Wed, January 24th

Need a break from dinner plans? Eat at the Burke Chipotle on January 24 between 5 - 9pm. Be sure to show them the attached flyer for Robinson Drama, or use the code Q3XCBEM to order online.

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CHIPOTLE DINING OUT - WEDNESDAY 1/31/24 - SUPPORT QUIZ BOWL TEAM

We're headed to Nationals! Please help support the Robinson HS Quiz Bowl team - we're headed to national tournaments in Arlington, VA and Atlanta, GA! Dine out at Chipotle in Burke from 5 - 9 pm. Dine in restaurant or order online for pickup for dining at home or on the go!

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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

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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

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Game on! Students, join us for games all month long; see the image below for details.

Happy 2024!

The Robinson Librarians

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Buy Your High School Yearbook!

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ANGP Fundraiser - January 23rd

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Class of 2024 ANGP Tickets For Sale!

Purchase HERE

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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.

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NEW Athletics Booster Club Facebook Page

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The Robinson Athletics Booster Club has started a NEW Facebook page!  Please visit our NEW page by clicking on the link below and "following" and "liking" our page!  Be sure to "like" our posts often so our new posts appear on your timeline and newsfeed.  Thank you! https://www.facebook.com/robinsonramsboosters


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

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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