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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.
 February Is Career and Technical Education Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the FCPS CTE webpage.
CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!
National School Counseling Week
February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Inaugural Beyond the Battle
Walk in memory of Vivian Seay
Register Here
Robinson Rams Spirit Wear Sale
Robinson Rams Spirit Wear SALE ALERT! For a limited time, take up to 50% off select spirit wear. This is your chance to gear up for less, from hoodies and quarter zips to tees and shorts. Check out the SALE today at www.robinsonramsboosters.com! While supplies last.
Seussical the Musical - Tickets on sale now!
Experience a magical, musical extravaganza with all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters! The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s — and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. This show is appropriate for ALL AGES. Visit Robinsondrama.org for more information.
Robinson International Show
The Robinson International Show has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19th. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. You my still purchase tickets online here. We look forward to seeing you!
Log your Service Hours!
PTSO Staff Support!
Let's spread some sunshine to our hardworking staff! There is a Zen Den that could use some goodies and some Keurig coffee pods, too!
Our Robinson PTSO would like to support our school by having some goodies for all our staff who are working hard at Robinson, just as we have done in the past.
We are collecting store bought individually wrapped crackers, chips, candy or snacks. They will most likely be distributed in the TWELVE (!!!) staff workrooms and to our custodial staff and security staff.
Please label any donations "Robinson PTSO" drop off any drinks or goodies to door 1 at Robinson. Donations will be appreciated from now until February 28. You may also drop off any donations to Maria Schafer's covered porch near the Burke Centre Library Please email at kathyrparedes@yahoo.com for the address.
There is also a Sign Up Genius:
2025 Winter Goodies for our Staffulty
MS Clubs & Activities Program
Important Program Information:
- The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate).
- Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM.
- Check out the 3rd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year.
- 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:
Spring Track - Is your child interested in Spring Track? Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form. All forms are due to the Sub-school 8 office no later than Monday, March 24th.
If your child participated in Cross Country, we do not need a new Physical Form or Emergency Care Form.
Additional information about Track will be sent out in the next couple weeks.
Esports - There is an Esports interest meeting TODAY! students should fill out the interest survey in their grade level schoology group.
Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE) - TYE will start on Wednesday, February 5th. Students can sign up here.
Chess Club - Chess will begin on Monday, February 10th in Room A211. Spaces are limited! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post.
Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.
 Color Guard - Color Guard will meet on Wednesday, February 5th.
 Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post.
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, February 10th.
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!
 Welcome Back! As we set intentions for 2025, we invite you and your family to participate in this Gratitude Challenge.
Happy New Year!
Robinson’s Librarians
Social Work Spotlight
Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)
For questions, email - info@harpertherapygroup.com
Website - https://www.harpertherapygroup.com/
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 – Ms. Kirwan skirwan1@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
February 6 - 100th Day of School
February 17 - President'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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