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
Passover - April 22 and 23rd (Half O-Days)
Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Passover, a recognition of the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Many Jewish families in the United States eat a ceremonial meal known as the Seder, which involves telling the story of the exodus from Egypt as well as eating various symbolic foods, such as meat of the paschal lamb and bitter herbs, recalling the harsh life of slavery. Learn more about Passover in NatGeo Kids.
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Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23, are designated half-O days in recognition of the first two days of Passover. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. |
Theravada New Year - April 24th (O day)
In countries where Theravada Buddhism is the most dominant religion, New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon in April. Theravada means “the teachings of the elders.” Celebrations begin with people attending the local temple in the morning for chanting and meditation. In the afternoon they have a water festival in which they meet the Buddha image and pay respect to the elderly by watering their hands together. Building sandcastles is also one of the most popular activities during this day of celebration.
Wednesday, April 24, is designated as an O day for Theravada New Year. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances 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. |
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Lean more about all of the FCPS 2023-24 Religious and Cultural Observances.
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.
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.
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. |
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.
Boys Basketball
Boys basketball meets Thursdays after-school. 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 meets Thursdays after-school. 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, May 6th.
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)
Celebration of Acceptance
Friday, May 3rd 12 - 3pm
RSVP 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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