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
Tuesday, April 2nd - No School for Students
School Planning Day
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Lean more about all of the FCPS 2023-24 Religious and Cultural Observances.
Month of the Military Child
 April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience.
Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.
National Arab American Heritage Month
 FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the remarkable history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans.
Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage.
Muslim American Heritage Month
 Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans.
View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
School Library Month
Autism Acceptance Month
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April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students. |
National Assistant Principals Week: April 1-5
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Join NASSP, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators in honoring the enormous contributions of assistant principals to student success.
See National Association of Secondary School Principals for more information.
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School Librarian Day: April 4th
 Learn more HERE
VIP Summer Camp
 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.
For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle.
Cheer Club
Middle School Cheer Club will be on Mondays after school, beginning April 8th. Come join us to work with current varsity cheerleaders on the Fight Song, Cheers, Jumps, and more! Students will need to sign up each morning on Schoology to attend.
For questions about Cheer Club, please reach out to Coach Anderson.
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball is on Mondays with Coach Dade. Students will need to sign up each morning on Schoology the day they plan to attend.
Volleyball
Volleyball meets on Wednesdays 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 meets on Wednesdays after-school in room A211.
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 - Monday, April 8th 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
 Hello, Students and Families,
April is National Poetry Month (& National Library week, April 7-13)! Help us celebrate all month long by reading, writing, singing, sharing, and listening to poetry. We will publish a Poem-a-Day every morning via Schoology and will host poetry programming all month long. Please visit the library before school, during break, during RAISE (with a pass), or after school to join the fun!
For additional resources, please visit Robinson’s poetry guide (https://robinsonss-fcps.libguides.com/poetry-resources) or visit Poets.org for “30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month” (https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/30-ways-celebrate-national-poetry-month-0).
The Robinson Librarians
Social Work Spotlight
Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)
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
April 2 - Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
April 10 - Eid al-Fitr (School Closed)
May 3 - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
May 27 - Memorial Day (School Closed)
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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