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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.
FCPS Excellence Award Winners
Congrats to Holli Selman (College and Career Specialist) and Kristin Webster (MYP Coordinator). They received FCPS Excellence Awards at a ceremony on October 9, 2024. Holli received an individual award for Innovation and Improvement based on her work with the Rambassador program. Kristin received a team award for Collaboration and Partnerships for her work on the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Portrait of a Graduate (POG) working group.
Vision and Hearing Screening
Vision and hearing screening will be held on October 16th and 17th for all 7th grade students. The purpose of screening is to identify students who need further evaluation due to difficulty seeing the screening chart or hearing the screening tones. If your child wears glasses, please be sure that contacts/glasses are at school on screening day. Parents will be notified by letter if screening results indicate that further evaluation is needed. Prompt follow-up with your health care provider is recommended as vision and hearing difficulties can interfere with learning.
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.
Military Family Tailgate 11/2
From Robinson's Family Liaison
Volunteer Opportunities
Have you been thinking about volunteering? Looking to add new and enriching activities to your life? Want to create new connections? Attend the annual Venture into Volunteering Fair on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 12-4 p.m. at the Springfield Town Center. Meet representatives from various nonprofits and local government agencies to learn about ways to volunteer in the community. The fair will be held in conjunction with the Beacon 50+ Expo. Learn more
Military Families
Our Military Kids
Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.
Military Child Care
Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs.
Military Family & Life Counselors
The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families, and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.
FCPS Resources
Dyslexia Open House
In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is hosting its annual Dyslexia Open House on October 28th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031. Learn about support resources, hear from FCPS staff, and ask questions. Can’t join in-person? Zoom Link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98897578815
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. 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.
ROBINSON HOMECOMING
Tangled Themed! OCTOBER 21st - 25th
Homecoming T-Shirts buy on MySchoolBucks
Order by Wednesday, 10/23 on MSB, pick up during lunches the week of Homecoming!
Kickball Tournament
SGA is hosting a Kickball Tournament on Wednesday, October 16th afterschool. Meet by Door 1 and enjoy a snack and gatorade before heading out to the JV softball field to play kickball against your friends! Access the sign up link below or through Schoology.
Link to sign-up for Kickball: https://forms.gle/5DwycsFEtVjTjoDTA
HOCO Swag Event
SGA is hosting a crafting event that will get you all swagged out for Homecoming! Meet after school in the blue cafeteria on Monday, October 21st. We will be making bracelets, decorating sunglasses, and hair clips! SGA will provide all materials and snacks. Late buses are available. Spaces are limited. Access the sign up link below or through Schoology.
Link to sign-up for HOCO Swag Event: https://forms.gle/t6YNQUr4sYJmme446
Tangled Homecoming Spirit Week!
Homecoming Dance
HOCO DANCE INFO: Robinson Middle School is hosting a Homecoming Dance Party on Thursday, October 24th from 3:00 – 4:30 PM in the Blue/Gold Cafeterias.
Tickets are $10.00 on MySchoolBucks. There will be a DJ, dance floor, video games, ping pong, lawn games, arts/crafts, etc.
Concessions Available: Pizza, candy, chips and drinks CASH ONLY.
Late buses are available to take students home.
HOW TO BUY TICKETS:
- Online Now! MySchoolBucks
Dress Code: The dance party is right after school, so come as you are, ready to have a good time!
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!
Audition for the MS Jazz Band!
The MS Jazz Band is holding auditions for this year's group. Jazz Band is a great opportunity to play traditional jazz styles, rock, latin, and pop music with friends. Jazz band is open to any current band student, as well as ANY student that plays the piano, guitar or bass. Jazz Band meets afterschool on Wednesdays and performs with the HS Jazz Ensembles. Stop by the MS band room for more information or email Mrs. Hitz at TLHitz@fcps.edu for more info.
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Click here for the
Jazz Band Information packet.
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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:
Girls Lacrosse - Girls Lacrosse will start on Wednesday, October 16th!
Vex Robotics - Vex Robotics is an 11 week program that requires Registration. Please use the QR code below or register here. For questions about Vex Robotics please contact, leaders@edu-futuro.org
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.
 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)
Click the links below for more information.
Free Consultations
Free Lending Library
Visit the free webinars website.
Watch recorded webinars here
Digital Resources
Contact the family resource center
 
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 31 - End of Quarter 1
November 1 - Diwali (Student Holiday)
November 4 & 5 - Teacher Work Days (Student Holidays)
November 11 - Veteran's Day (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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