Robinson Student Ram Blast | May 19, 2025

STUDENT RAM BLAST

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.

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We want to remind you that there is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, May 27th due to the Robinson Graduation Ceremony that morning.


Late Buses

 

May 22 - The last day of Middle School after-school activities and late buses is Thursday, May 22. 

May 27 - No School due to High School Graduation.


8th Grade Dance - May 21

We need a few more volunteers! Please sign up if you are able to help. 

Volunteers: We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help with the event. Please sign up in the sign-up genius if you are able to help!

TIME TO PARTY 8th GRADERS! – We want to recognize and celebrate our 8th Grade students as they wrap up their middle school days. Robinson Middle School SGA is hosting an end of year DISCO themed party for our 8th Grade class after school on Wednesday, May 21st!

When: Wednesday, May 21st, 2:45pm – 4:30pm

  • Late buses are available.

Where: Gold Cafeteria

What: 8th Grade students are invited to hang out with friends, dance to the DJ, and enjoy concessions with their friends!

Tickets: $10.00 on MySchoolBucks.

Food: Concessions will be available for purchase. Cash sales only. (Pizza, chips, soda, candy, etc.)

Email middle school SGA sponsors, Ms. Emily Normand, ejnormand@fcps.edu or Mr. Richard Saltz, rsaltz@fcps.edu, with questions.

8th grade dance

Medication Return

A reminder to pick up your medication that is kept in the clinic before the end of the year

Clinic

Math Summer Bootcamp

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Registration is now open for the 2025 Math Summer Bootcamp. Registration can be completed by following the link below:

Register Here!

Tuition is $100 per student and tuition assistance is available for qualifying families.

The purpose of this camp is to provide students with an opportunity to polish up on their math skills so that they can be ready to hit the ground running in the fall. Camps are available for all students registered to take Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 courses starting the Fall of 2025.

NOTE: This is not a jumpstart course. Students will not work on skills that are taught in the course they have registered for in the fall.

All proceeds go to supporting the Robinson PTSO.


MS Clubs & Activities Program

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The last day of late buses and MS activities is Thursday, May 22nd. 

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle


Clubs/Activities:

Volleyball

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.

Football Conditioning

Improv Club - The last Improv meeting will be on Thursday, May 22nd. 

Improv

Lego Robotics - The last day of Lego Robotics is Wednesday, May 21st. 

Lego Robotics

Mock Trial Club -  The last Mock Trial meeting is on Thursday, May 22nd!

Mock Trial

Library

 

All library materials are due on May 28th. Please plan accordingly!

 

Library Deadlines

Social Work Spotlight 

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

Teens In Action - Register Here

Teens in Action

Social Work Spotlight

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Does your child love the arts and need something to do this summer!

The Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a dynamic summer enrichment program that offers hands-on classes in visual arts, music, theater, and dance, culminating in an exciting showcase performance. Here, aspiring artists can explore their creativity and develop their unique voices in a supportive and inspiring environment!

Eligibility
Open to students in grades 6-11 who will enter grades 7-12 during the 2025-26 school year.

Is your student currently in grades 2-5? Elementary Institute for the Arts
All students are welcome:

FCPS students.
Students enrolled in private schools.
Students who are home schooled.
Non-Fairfax County residents.
Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.

LINK

REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 6th!

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Counselor Corner

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. 

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Important Dates

May 21 - 8th Grade Dance, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

May 22 - Last Day of Late Buses

May 26 - Memorial Day (Holiday)

May 27 - High School Graduation - No school

June 11 - Last Day of School


Quick Links & Phone Numbers

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