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
First Full Day of Ramadan (O day) - March 11th
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Ramadan Mubarak to those in our community who observe! This artwork was created by Westfield High School student Naba F. |
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
March 11 is an O day. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days.
Lean more about all of the FCPS 2023-24 Religious and Cultural Observances.
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. |
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Buy Your Yearbook While They Last
Five Guys Theatre Boosters Fundraiser - 3/13
 Support Robinson Theatre by eating at the Burke Five Guys 4pm-8pm on Wednesday, March 13th. 20% of your purchase will go directly to the Robinson Theatre Boosters!
President's Volunteer Service Award Applications are Open
 The registration link will open at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12th.
Camp Details
Dates: Monday, July 1 - Thursday, August 1 (no camp on July 4 and 5) (students are encouraged to attend all 5 weeks)
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm (8-9 is drop off, camp begins at 9am)
Location: Irving Middle School, 8100 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152
Transportation: TBD
In-person Parent Meeting: Wednesday, June 5 at 6:00 at Irving MS
Registration Procedure: Use the registration link provided here.
Registration Fee: $100 + field trip fees – payment information will be sent once you complete the registration application. Your spot in camp is confirmed once you pay the registration fee – Camp will fill up fast!
Refund Policy: To request a refund of the Camp Registration Fee or field trip fee, contact Courtney Molle, After-School Specialist at Robinson, by emailing cemolle@fcps.edu prior to the cutoff date of Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Please note: You will receive an email confirmation, once the registration fee has been paid, from Courtney Molle that your child has been accepted into camp.
Questions? Please contact Courtney Molle.
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.
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Girls Basketball - Students will sign up on the morning schoology post.
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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.
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball will start on Monday, March 18th with Coach Dade. Students will need to sign up each morning on Schoology the day they plan to attend.
Volleyball
Volleyball will start on Wednesday, March 13th 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, April 8th.
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
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 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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