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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.
National Principal's Month
Please join us in celebrating National Principals Month by showing appreciation for our hardworking, dedicated, caring principal, Tracey Phillips. Thank you, Ms. Phillips, for all you do for the Robinson Students, Staff and Community!
International Walk, Ride and Roll to School Day
FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools.
Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.
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.
Thomas Jefferson Information Session
Please join us on October 10th at 6:30 PM in the Recital Hall for an information session with a representative from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, regarding the admissions process. For more information about Thomas Jefferson registration, please click here.
School Pictures
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Make Up day
October 10th & 11th
9:00 am - 1:00pm
In Davala Hall
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Robinson Pyramid Resource Fair
The Robinson Pyramid Family Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The event will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Gold Cafeteria at Robinson Secondary. All families in our community are invited to attend to connect with local organizations that will provide information about support and resources in the areas of health, recreation, education, and school/family partnerships. Refreshments will be served, and childcare activities will be offered.
From Robinson's Family Liaison
Free Webinars for Families
In October, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
- Supporting siblings of children with disabilities.
- Helping students organize their schoolwork.
- Transitions from school to work and adult life for students with disabilities.
Sign up for the FRC newsletter to learn about their latest offerings or visit their webinar webpage.
Get to Know FCPS: Family Orientation
This interactive orientation introduces the school system, family engagement, staff, programs, technology, and resources for new families. The orientation also includes a discussion that is helpful for families who are new to the United States.
Sessions in English are held online on:
- Tuesday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 10, at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, December 19, at 6 p.m.
Register in advance. Visit the Family Academy catalog page to see the dates this orientation will be offered in Arabic, Korean, and Spanish.
Varsity Tutors-Online Tutoring Services at No Cost
Fairfax County is partnering with Varsity Tutors to offer free online tutoring, live classes, essay editing, and study resources to all students. Learn more about: online tutoring with Varsity Tutors
Contact Carla Anello, Family Liaison at cquirogaanel@fcps.edu if you have questions.
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.
Online Shop of Robinson Athletics Booster Club
It's FINALLY here...the official ONLINE Spirit Wear Shop of the Robinson Rams Athletic Booster Club! Now you can shop ONLINE for all of your favorite Rams gear 24/7/365 via www.robinsonramsboosters.com!
All proceeds will benefit Robinson student-athletes and athletics. Thanks for your support!
Robinson Rams Blanket Sale
We have ordered a few additional blankets that will be available for pick-up at Taste of Robinson during Homecoming Week. If you would like to claim one of these additional ordered blankets, please go onto MySchoolBucks and make the purchase through your child's account. You will be added to the list on a first come first serve basis, so don't delay in making your purchase.
We will let the community know once all blankets have been claimed and if we will need to place another order for delivery at a later date.
It's Academic
Tune in on Saturday, October 12 to watch Robinson play on It's Academic, the world's longest-running high school TV quiz show! The show airs locally on PBS station WETA at 10:00 and 7:00 pm (check your TV service provider for the channel) or on You Tube. Go Rams!
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 remember 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. The sign-out is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
- 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.
 Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club starts on Monday, October 7th.
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.
Flag Football - Flag Football meets on Thursdays after school.
 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 - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211.
 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!
 Soccer - Outdoor Soccer meets on Mondays after school. Students meet in the main hall in front of the middle school before going outside.
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.
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)
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
October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day (2-hour early release)
October 14 - Indigenous People's Day (Student Holiday)
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
November 1 - Diwali (Student Holiday)
November 4 & 5 - Teacher Work Days (Student Holidays)
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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