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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.
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
Fall Immunization Clinic at Robinson
Robinson will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on Friday, October 25th in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Robinson may participate in the clinic.
The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic:
- Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
Find additional information for each vaccine.
If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide:
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Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage. Hard copies of the consent form are available in HS and MS Student Services.
- A copy of their immunization records (if available).
- A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required.
Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 11th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well.
From The Family Liaison
My name is Carla Anello, your new Family Liaison at Robinson Secondary School. I am excited to join this school community and to have the opportunity to support you and your family.
As Family Liaison, my primary goal is to strengthen the connection between school and home. I will be here to:
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Facilitate communication: I will serve as a bridge between families and school staff.
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Offer support: I will be available to provide support in any way I can, from enrollment to finding community resources in Fairfax County Public Schools.
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Organize events: Plan activities to promote family engagement and community.
I look forward to meeting you and working together to create a positive and enriching school environment for our students. Please feel free to contact me at cquirogaanel@fcps.edu or 703-426-2257 with any questions or suggestions.
Resources for the Community
New or Returning Military Families:
Please feel free to reach out to Alaina Andersen (MFLC) Military Family Life Counselor at the below information.
MFLC are licensed professional counselors, provide short-term-solution focused counseling, help to address the day-to-day stressors of military life and the impact of deployment and reintegration. Services are free and confidential unless it is a duty to warn situation. For an MFLC to see your child a consent form must be signed and on file. They are available in English and Spanish. Please feel free to contact Ms. Andersen at 571-419-1794 if you have any questions.
Fotos y Recuerdos: Hispanic Heritage Month Festival September 28 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Join the National Portrait Gallery, bilingual publisher Lil Libros, and local partners for the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month fiesta! This annual festival is free and for all ages. Visitors can enjoy gallery talks and live performances in the courtyard, participate in crafts and story times, and join in the celebration of art and culture.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fotos-y-recuerdos-hispanic-heritage-month-festival-tickets-991257968267?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Family Academy
The FCPS Family Academy is your go-to resource for parenting support. They offer classes, webinars, and resources to help you support your child's education. Please visit: https://www.fcps.edu/family-academy
Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Register for free webinars and events at https://shorturl.at/iROT
Talking Points
TalkingPoints is an easy and safe way families can communicate in their home languages with their student’s teachers for free. Families will receive messages in the language they have listed as their correspondence language. Families can reply in any language and the message will be translated into English for the school. For more information visit: TalkingPoints | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu)
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.
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.
Speech and Debate Looking for Adult Volunteers
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:
Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226.
 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.
 Crew Club -
Crew Club meets on Wednesdays near the blue cafeteria. Please reach out to Coach Vargas with any crew club questions.
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.
 Lego Robotics - The first meeting is Wednesday, September 25th!
 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,
The Book Fair is coming! The Book Fair is coming!
This year’s book fair, “powered by Bookworm Central”, will take place in the Robinson Library from October 17th through 23rd. Check out this site for some of the titles we will offer at the fair! Link
We hope to see students there!
- Robinson’s Librarians
Social Work Spotlight
Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)
To register, please click here.
Click here to sign up for FRC's News You Choose.
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. 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)
October 14 - Indigenous People's Day (Student Holiday)
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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