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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the high school.
Calendar Reminders
2023-24 School Year Calendar
Spring Swing - April 16th
Wed, April 17th - Purple Up! Day (Wear Purple)
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To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 17 for military children.
Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
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Robinson Pyramid Art Show - April 18th
Please join us at the annual Robinson Art Show!
We are excited to invite you to join us on Thursday, April 18th for an exhibit of our pyramid artists’ work.
The show will feature over 34 High School student’s displays and pyramid artwork from Bonnie Brae, Fairview, Laurel Ridge, Terra Centre, and Oakview Elementary students.
Come early for dinner and dessert with local food trucks. They will be serving food and treats from 5:30 to 8pm. Doors open for the general public from 6 to 8 pm. The exhibit will be open during the day to Robinson students and FCPS employees from 8:00-11:30 am & 1:20-3:00 pm.
Footloose: April 19th-27th
 Tickets and show information are available here: www.robinsondrama.org
Tickets on Etix for:
7pm Shows – April 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th
2pm Shows – April 20th, 27th
Fill out this GOOGLE FORM by APRIL 20th to RSVP for our
Sensory Sensitive Performance – 6:30 pm -- April 25th.
This show is open to all but intended for those who need it. Open link for details.
Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament: April 22nd Sign up TODAY!
 Attention golfers! The 19th annual Robinson Rams Athletics Boosters Club Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Country Club of Fairfax. The tournament welcomes all levels of golfers, and follows a captain’s choice format. Singles, foursomes and sponsorship packages are available. Come join fellow Robinson Rams fans for a full day of fun -- breakfast, a putting contest, lunch on the course, awards, and a silent auction -- all to raise funds to help support Robinson Secondary School student-athletes. Register, check out the schedule for the day, and review sponsorship and donation opportunities: https://robinsonrams.com/boosters/golf-tournament/
2024 Robinson International Show - May 2nd
After a 5-year hiatus, the Asian American Association (ASA) and the Latin American Student Association International (iLASA) are please to present the 2024 Robinson International Show on the evening of Thursday, May 2. This production is a cultural showcase of dance and song performed by Robinson students. The Student Equity Organization (SEO) is coordinating a tailgate prior to the show where Robinson clubs and organizations will offer activities and items for sale.
The evening’s events include:
Tailgate in Main Hallway – 5:00-6:30 pm
Doors to Russell Theater Open – 6:30 pm
Show Begins in Russell Theater – 7:00 pm
Tickets for the show are $5 each and available for advance purchase through E-Tix. https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/33450333/international-night-alexandria-robinson-secondary-school-athletics
If you have any questions or need to request accessible seating, please contact Mrs. Gagnon via email at CMGagnon@fcps.edu.
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.
Lean more about all of the FCPS 2023-24 Religious and Cultural Observances.
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. |
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Seniors Apply Now for PTSO Scholarships! Deadline is April 30th |
Robinson PTSO awards scholarships for graduating seniors who will pursue post-secondary education including vocational, two-year and four-year programs.
There are three scholarships available: the Friends of Robinson, Delta and the First to College Scholarships.
IMPORTANT: Access the applications from a non-FCPS email account
Each scholarship is valued between $500 to $1000. This year, more than one scholarship per category may be awarded!
Seniors may apply, or submit a nomination for any of the scholarships they feel they are best qualified to receive. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2024!
If you have any questions, please contact us at: scholarships@robinsonptso.org
Buy Your Yearbook While They Last
Academic Support
Clubs & After School Activities
Rho Kappa Spring Candy Grams
Legal Seminar - Covering the Essentials: Legal Documents You Need When Your Child Turns 18 April 25th
You're invited to join us on April 25th at 7 pm (Recital Hall -OR- online) as Robinson ANGP hosts an informative session led by award-winning attorney, local mom and community advocate, Rebecca Geller. The one-hour session will delve into the crucial legal documents every parent should have in place when their child reaches the age of 18. Reserve your spot TODAY!
NOTE: The seminar is FREE to attend, however, donations are appreciated. All donations will go toward the Robinson 2024 ANGP. Thank you!
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
Christyn Levy, LCSW (HS) and Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)
Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April 27th 10am - 2pm
Fairfax Prevention Coalition is coordinating the Drug Take Back Day, an opportunity for the community to take advantage of a free, convenient, confidential, and safe disposal of unused or expired medications. Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10am-2pm.
Access hard copy of flyer HERE
 
Class of 2024 ANGP Tickets For Sale!
Purchase HERE
Important Dates
May 3 - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
May 27 - Memorial Day (School Closed)
Quick Links & Phone Numbers
Helpful Resources
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 Jim Carter jbcarter3@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
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