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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.
 Monday, November 4, Schools closed for a school planning day
Tuesday, November 5, Schools closed for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day - School Holiday
 Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Federal Impact Aid
Impact Aid Program
SIS ParentVUE
Robinson Outstanding Employee Awards
2024-2025 Robinson Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Robinson Secondary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the google forms that are linked to the descriptions. You may nominate one employee at our school per category. That means you may nominate 5 people… one for each category. We have tried to make it easier by having a drop down in each category with the staff member’s correct spelling and the class that they teach.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Please submit your nominations by 11/8/2024
Outstanding Teacher (Click here to see the form)
Department Chairs and librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher (Click here to see the form)
Librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Leader (Click here to see the form)
Common positions in this category:
Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee (Click here to see the form)
Common positions in this category:
School-Based Technology Specialist (SBTS), After School Specialists, Technology Support Specialist (TSPC), Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers, SOSAs and MTSS coordinators that serve in an administrative role in a school.
Outstanding Operational Employee (Click here to see the form)
Common positions in this category:
Administrative Assistants (AA) and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Instructional Aide (IA), PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons
If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Knowlton, maknowlton@fcps.edu or Kristy Carballo, kacarballo@fcps.edu
Happy Nominating!
Robinson Marketplace - November 9
Robinson PTSO is hosting its Annual Marketplace Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 9, from 9am to 3pm at Robinson Secondary School. Just in time for the holidays! Shop from local Home Based, Small Boutique businesses, and Hand Crafters. Our very own Robinson Groups and Clubs will also have some treasurers including Robinson Spirit Items! We also have a great silent auction running from 10am to 2pm, and food trucks out front. We hope to see you there!
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 2nd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year.
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2nd Quarter club activities and descriptions.
- 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-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
- Check out our Program Preview for additional information.
For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle.
Clubs/Activities:
French Club - French Club will meet on Wednesday, November 6th. Spaces are limited! Click here to sign up.
Yoga - A five week session of Yoga with Warrior Kids Yoga will begin on Thursday, November 7th. Click here to sign up!
Girls Lacrosse - Girls Lacrosse will meets in Wednesdays after-school.
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 meets on Mondays after-school.
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. The next meeting is on Monday, November 18th.
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.
 Robinson Families,
Thank you to everyone who supported the Robinson Library Book Fair! The BOOKWORM STOREFRONT will be open THROUGH JUNE, if you’d like to continue ordering books this year to support our library program. Please visit this website for details.
Happy Reading!
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Robinson Families,
Thanks for a wonderful first quarter in the library! If you received an email regarding overdue books on 10/31, please ask your student(s) to return the book(s) on Wednesday, when they return to school. We currently have 610 overdue library books, and many students are waiting to read them! Thank you for the assistance and support.
Best,
Robinson’s Librarians
Social Work Spotlight
Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)
Virtual Parent Cafes
See flyer below for information on a virtual parent meeting regarding managing your teenager's stress around sports and extracurricular activities.
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
November 4 & 5 - Teacher Work Days (Student Holidays)
November 11 - Veteran's Day (Holiday)
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break (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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