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
Presidential Primary, March 5th - No School for Students
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by school-based Administrators in order to devote time to school improvement efforts, including collaboration around data, common assessments, responsive instruction, etc.
Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional work days.
Daylight Saving Begins: Sunday March 10th
Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
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As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars. |
National School Social Work Week: March 3-9
Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites.
Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS HERE.
Learn more about School Social Work Week HERE.
National School Breakfast Week: March 4-8
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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School breakfasts are a great way to ensure a healthy start to the day when mornings get hectic and busy!
Checkout what's for Breakfast at Robinson every day!
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National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success.
Learn more about National School Breakfast week HERE!
National Women’s History Month
 Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.
Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
Equity in Education Month
FCPS — in conjunction with the Virginia School Boards Association — observes March as Equity in Education Month, a division-wide opportunity to deepen our commitment to creating a climate and curriculum where all students receive the resources they need to reach their fullest potential.
Disability Awareness Month
Celebrating Arts in Our Schools
The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. The program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences unlike any other curriculum subjects, including: problem solving, creativity, observation, & communication.
Art shows, special exhibits, fundraisers, and school and community activities take place annually, traditionally during March, to celebrate visual art education for grades K-12. |
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National Nutrition Month
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National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. |
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.
Buy Your Middle School Yearbook!
Family Webinar: Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings - March 8th
How can students participate in mathematics throughout high school in a way that is relevant to and supportive of post-secondary and career interests?
During this session we will discuss mathematics graduation requirements and how to support students in navigating the various course offerings currently available in FCPS.
Students and their families may start thinking about what course pathways are available beginning in middle school. Join us to learn more.
Register HERE
President's Volunteer Service Award Applications are Open
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.
New Activities -
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Girls Who Code! - Click here to sign up!
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Lego Robotics - Click here to sign up!
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Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE) - Click here to sign up!
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Volleyball - Students will sign up on the morning schoology post.
See the flyers below for more information about these clubs.
For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle.
MS Sports - Spring Track
MS Athletes will need the following to participate in Track in the Spring.
March 13th - Last day to turn in paperwork and forms.
March 20th - First day of practice.
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.
Volleyball
Volleyball will start on Wednesday, March 6th after-school. Students will need to sign-up each morning on Schoology on the days they would like to attend.
Girls Who Code
No coding experience is needed for this eight week session!
Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited.
Click here to sign up or use the QR code on the flyer.
Lego Robotics
Lego Robotics will begin a new 9 week session began on Wednesday, February 21st in Room A211. There are a couple available spots! Sign up today!
Technology Youth Empowerment
If your child is interested in programming, robotics, engineering, physics or math, they should join TYE! Click here to sign up! TYE will meet every other Monday in room A211 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. The next meeting will be on Monday, March 11th.
Football Conditioning
Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays.
Students must turn in a permission slip to attend.
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, March 6th 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
 What’s happening in the library this month?
Library Madness is back! Students, vote for your favorite genres, books vs. movies, and titles through Schoology and visit the library to see the winners! What will reign supreme at Robinson this year? See the image below for details.
The Robinson Librarians
Social Work Spotlight
Kristen Licciardo, LCSW
Grace
Teenage years can be challenging years for teens and parents. This quote is a great reminder for all parents of teenagers. Just when you think to yourself, why are they acting this way...
ANGP Mulch Sale!
Spring is coming! Beautify your garden beds while supporting the class of 2024 ANGP!
Mulch sales have begun and will be available for pickup -OR- FREE delivery with the purchase of 5 bags or more (and for those who live within a 7 mile radius of the school) on Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th.
Bulk options are also available for those needing 7 cubic yards (63 bags) or more. Scan the QR code or click here to purchase. The deadline to order is Monday, April 8th. Questions?? Please email mulch@robinsonangp.org. Thank you for your support!
Important Dates
March 5 - Presidential Primary (No School for Students; Virtual for Staff)
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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