STUDENT RAM BLAST
Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Calendar Reminders
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Black History Month
 Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Learn more about Black History month.
Career and Technical Education Month
 By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the CTE website.
CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!
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.
Future minds take off: Fairfax teen launches Olympiad to ignite a generation of young scientists
Emma Tukhi, a junior at Robinson High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, is passionate about science and wants to encourage more students to get involved in research.
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She is part of the first International Research Olympiad (IRO), a competition created and run by student science researchers. IRO aims to provide research opportunities for middle and high school students and help them develop the skills they need to make meaningful contributions to research programs. Tukhi believes that science is the foundation of all knowledge and wants to inspire others to explore its potential. She is currently working as a research assistant in the bioengineering department at George Mason University and also leads the Girls Who Code Club at her school. The IRO competition is open to students from all over the world and registration is now open. |
She was recently highlighted in WTOP. You can read the article HERE!
2024 - 2025 Academic Planning
During February, your student is selecting courses for next school year. You can assist in the process by conversing with your student about their course requests, asking their teachers for input on their skills in their current classes, and reviewing the information at these links:
MS Academic Planning HS Academic Planning
Matilda the Musical Jr.
 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.
Robinson Speech and Debate Club - Volunteers Needed
MS Clubs & Activities Program
 Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please click on the links below to learn more about the after-school program.
For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle.
MS Sports - Spring Track
MS Sports Registration Form All FCPS Middle Schools will field Track teams in the spring. Interested MS Athletes will need the following to participate in Track in the Spring. More information will be provided at a Track Interest Meeting that will be on Thursday, February 15th after-school.
The FCPS Physical Form, Emergency Care Card and MS Sports Registration must be completed before a student can begin practicing. All forms are due by Wednesday, March 13th. Forms can be turned into the SubSchool 8 office. More information can be found on the FCPS MS Athletics Website.
Football Conditioning
Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays.
Students must turn in a permission slip to attend.
Lego Robotics
Lego Robotics meets on Wednesdays in Room A211 after-school.
Math Mission Possible
Battle of the Books
Join Battle of the Books! Battle of the Books is an after-school competitive reading club. We will have fun reading books and competing with peers. Students will participate in a cross county battle in April!
Next Meeting - Wednesday, February 7th in the library.
Homework Club
Would your child like a quiet space to work on your homework? Come to Homework Club on Mondays after school with Ms. O'Brien. Meet in room A-120 for a snack, then bring all of your homework to the Media Center for a quiet place to work. This club runs after-school on Mondays from 3:00-4:30.
Middle School Quiz Bowl
Does your child like to recall facts and compete against others in a high paced setting? Then Quiz Bowl is for them! Quiz Bowl is a competition of questions and answers where players buzz in to answer and earn points for their team. It’s not general trivia, but academic facts from subjects like science, geography, literature, fine arts and history. Quiz Bowl meets Mondays after school in Room A203 to learn some facts and compete against each other. There are several opportunities to compete against other schools too! No experience is necessary and new players are welcome year round. Come check out the Robinson Middle School Quiz Bowl Team!
Mock Trial Club
Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should join Mock Trial Club on Thursdays after-school.
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.
Library Spotlight
 Game on! Students, join us for games all month long; see the image below for details.
Happy 2024!
The Robinson Librarians
Buy Your Middle School Yearbook!
Social Work Spotlight
Kristen Licciardo, LCSW
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
Important Dates
February 19 - President's Day (No School)
March 22 - Third Quarter Ends
March 25-29 - Spring Break
April 1 -Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
April 2 - Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
Counselor Corner
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
The Student Services staff is here to help you in any way we can. Please note that students cannot leave class or lunch to see their counselor without an appointment and a pass. If they need assistance, we encourage them to email our Student Services staff to request an appointment. If there is an emergency, their teacher will call the subschool office for assistance.
7th grade counselors by student last name:
A-La – Mr. Herendeen neherendeen@fcps.edu
Le-Z – Ms. Lyons jalyons@fcps.edu
8th grade counselors by student last name:
A-LA – Ms. Peters vcpeters@fcps.edu
Le-Z – Ms. Hall sshall@fcps.edu
School Psychologist – Erika King (elking@fcps.edu)
School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo (kflicciardo@fcps.edu)
Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton (maknowlton@fcps.edu)
Family Liaison - Ruth Azimi- (rmazimi@fcps.edu)
Director of Student Services – Katy Frank (kmfrank@fcps.edu)
Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions.
Quick Links & Phone Numbers
Helpful Resources
RMS Administration
Malicia Braxton: 7th Grade Principal | MYBraxton@fcps.edu
Carly Zook: 8th Grade Principal | cjzook@fcps.edu
Katy Frank: Director, Student Services | kmfrank@fcps.edu
Courtney Molle: After-School Program Specialist | cemolle@fcps.edu
Bryan Hazard: Systems of Support Advisor | bthazard@fcps.edu
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