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
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 - Sign up TODAY!
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. |
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.
New Activities -
- Boys Basketball
- Cheer Club
- Field Hockey
For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle.
Boys Basketball
Boys basketball will be on Thursdays after-school and will start on April 18th. Students must sign up on the morning schoology post to attend.
Spaces are limited!
Cheer Club
Middle School Cheer Club will be on Mondays after school! 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.
Field Hockey
Field Hockey will start on Thursday, April 18th! Students must sign up on the morning schoology post to attend.
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.
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 22nd.
Football Conditioning
Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays.
Students must turn in a permission slip to attend.
Battle of the Books
Next Meeting - Thursday, April 25 - Cross County Battle
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)
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
Important Dates
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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