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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Calendar Reminders
See the complete school year calendar.
 From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
September is Attendance Awareness Month
Importance of Strong Attendance Habits
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
Visit our website for more attendance resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
October 9th PSAT/SAT Testing Day
Early Release
All high schools will administer the PSAT and SAT on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Standard PSAT/NMSQT and SAT school day testing requires approximately three hours to administer. A two-hour early release is scheduled for all high school and secondary school students on PSAT/SAT Day to provide staff development or to allow teacher-directed time.
High school academy courses will not be held on October 9, 2024, and all high school shuttles are canceled for the day. High school academy staff will support based school activities.
Middle School Back to School Night
Thursday, September 19th
We want to invite you to attend our upcoming Back to School Night events to meet your student's teachers. See schedule of events below.
5:00PM – 5:55PM: ‘Ram Mall’ in the Gold Cafeteria. At Ram Mall we will have the sale of Robinson clothing, PTSO/booster memberships & other Robinson items.
Starting at 6pm - Meet your student's teachers by following their schedule.
A note from the Robinson Library
Please visit the Robinson Library on Back to School Night, from 5:00 to 5:55 PM, when you finish browsing the “Ram Mall”. For more information about the Robinson Library Program, please visit this website. We hope to see you on 9/5!
Parental Consent Required for Selected Digital Resources
At Robinson Secondary School, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some digital resources — those that collect any student data or from vendors who have not established a formal contract with FCPS — cannot be used by students until we obtain consent from their guardian.
You can find the list of the resources that require parent/caregiver consent here on the Digital Resources-Parent Consent webpage. FCPS’ Digital Resources page provides additional information.
The Digital Resources-Parent Consent page has a link to the Digital Consent System, where the parent/caregiver will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. You will need to access the form using your SIS ParentVUE username and password.
The Digital Resources page also highlights how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources and why we must obtain your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the Parental Consent for Digital Resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission.
Please reach out to Nathan Poumade (njpoumade@fcps.edu) or Elizabeth Joyce (eajoyce@fcps.edu), if you have questions or concerns.
2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
Registration for World Language Credit by Exam (WLCBE)
Register for the FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam 2024
Earn World Language credits for demonstrating language proficiency!
Learn more about the exam at the FCPS Website linked below.
Registration dates: Sept 4 - Oct 4, 2024
Parental Consent Form
FCPS Credit by Exam Website
School Pictures
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Make Up day
October 10th & 11th
9:00 am - 1:00pm
In Davala Hall
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Reserve your 2025 ROBO yearbook today!
Pre-order your 2025 ROBO yearbook now and avoid disappointment later! We sold out last year and want to make sure everyone who wants a book gets one this year.
Yearbooks are available for purchase at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com using the school code MS:5050. Make sure to reserve your book before the prices increase January 1st, 2025. Contact Ms.Gray with any questions.
Purchase a 2024 - 2025
Robinson Wall Calendar
Don't miss out on your opportunity to purchase an August 2024 - August 2025 Robinson Wall Calendar. Includes pictures around Robinson, blue and gold days indicated, holidays and days off from school indicated, and a place to write monthly reflections. Only $20 and can be purchased on MySchoolBucks.
MS Clubs & Activities Program
 Important Program Information:
- Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM.
- Check out the 1st Quarter Calendar. Please reminder that activities are added throughout the year.
- The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate).
- Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend.
- Check out our Program Preview.
For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle.
Clubs/Activities:
Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary, meetings will be monthly and/or biweekly.
 French Club -
The first French Club meeting will be on Thursday, September 26th!
 Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv.
 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 attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.
 Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!
Virginia House of Delegates Page Program
Explore the program by clicking here.
View the Application page here.
Join the Robinson PTSO!
Visit the PSTO Website.
 Robinson Families,
Please visit the Robinson Library on Back to School Night, from 5:00 to 5:55 PM, when you finish browsing the “Ram Mall”. For more information about the Robinson Library Program, please visit this website:
https://robinsonss-fcps.libguides.com/library/24-25-BTSN
We hope to see you on September 19th!
Robinson’s Librarians
Social Work Spotlight
Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)
Important updates and resources from the student services department.
Middle School NKOTB (New Kids on the Block) Gathering. Middle School Student Services and Middle School RAMbassadors hosted a brief reception with treats for all of middle school students new to the Robinson pyramid and FCPS. While they have that in common at this point, as time passes we want them to find their group and comfort zone here. The RAMbassaors are eighth grade students who volunteer to come alongside new Robinson students; many of them were new students at Robinson last year. We have heard very few adjustment concerns but this was an opportunity to introduce their counselors and Administrator and our roles in supporting their success. Parents are encouraged to communicate any concerns of we may not be aware.
Checking the Gradebook. We are just short of the half-way point in the First Quarter which ends on October 31. In most classes, there have been assignments and assessments (tests and quizzes) to enable grades to be earned and entered in gradebooks. A weekly parent check of SIS Parent Vue with your student and discussion of what you see is a great habit to begin, in our opinion. While teachers will communicate concerns, parents can usually pick up trends earlier that are different from what you expect or have seen in the past. While we work together, you know your student best and are usually in the best position to make a difference for them. We are here to partner with you.
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. Carter jbcarter3@fcps.edu
Le-Z – Ms. Hall sshall@fcps.edu
8th grade counselors by student last name:
A-La – Mr. Herendeen neherendeen@fcps.edu
Le-Z – Ms. Lyons jalyons@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 - Carla Quiroga-Anello (cquirogaanel@fcps.edu)
Director of Student Services – Katy Frank (kmfrank@fcps.edu)
Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions.
Important Dates
September 19 - Middle School Back to School Night (6pm)
October 3 - Rosh Hashanah (Student Holiday)
October 4 - Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)
October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day (2-hour early release)
Helpful Resources
RMS Administration
Carly Zook: 7th Grade Principal | CJZook@fcps.edu
Malicia Braxton: 8th Grade Principal | MYBraxton@fcps.edu
Katy Frank: Director, Student Services | kmfrank@fcps.edu
Courtney Molle: After-School Program Specialist | cemolle@fcps.edu
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