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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
See the complete school year calendar.
 Happy Bodhi Day to those in our community who celebrate! Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday that recognizes the day that Buddha achieved enlightenment through meditation under the Bodhi tree.
Robinson Secondary Outstanding Employee Award Winners
See our Outstanding Employee Winners for the 25-26 school year that will move on to the pyramid selections!
We’re so lucky to have them!
Robinson Rambassadors Food Drive Challenge
This winter, join us in making a difference by participating in our food drive challenge to fill up our Ram Pantry and support our Robinson Community in need. Drop off donations in the subschool.
Social Work Corner - Food/Holiday Support
Need Food or Holiday Support? Local Agencies and Programs to Contact
Please click links below to connect with local agencies or fill out the google form and the Robinson Social Work team can reach out with additional referrals.
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Facets
Burke United Methodist Church
St. Stephens
Fairfax Fish
Assistance from Robinson
Robinson Christmas Tree Stand
Still need a Christmas Tree?! Come to the Robinson Tree Farm! All money raised goes to support Robinson Baseball. Christmas Trees are sold beginning at 5:00 pm on the outdoor Basketball Courts. They are open for sale Monday through Friday from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am-8:00pm, and Sundays from 10:00am-7:00pm. Prices vary depending on size, quality, and availability.
Robinson Community - A Way to Support
Hello Robinson Community,
As the holiday season approaches, we are asking for your help in collecting gift cards for families in our school and community that need a little extra support, especially at the holidays.
Winter holidays:
Many of our students are too old to be referred for angel tree programs and teenagers are often overlooked.
We are requesting your help with providing gift cards to Giant, Safeway, Target, Amazon, and Walmart to give to families. Target, Amazon, and Walmart are the most needed gift cards and provide the most flexibility to families.
We are also looking for smaller denomination gift cards to Dunkin, Chick Fil A and Starbucks. ($5-25, please).
Please label your gift card with the value on it. This makes it easier for distribution.
To make it easer for you to make a donation in this busy time, we have created some store "registries" so you can order online and have them delivered. We are requesting amounts no larger than $25 as it makes distribution easier. These cards can be delivered to you or to our Volunteer Coordinator, Kathy Paredes' house and she will make sure they get to the school.
Gift cards can be delivered to the school one of 3 ways:
1) Each of the Gift cards can be dropped off in an envelope labeled "ROBINSON SOCIAL WORKERS" to the Robinson main doors (Entrance 1) with the security officers or you may mail them to:
Robinson Secondary School
c/o Social Workers
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
2) You can go the "registries" listed below and have them mailed to the PTSO Volunteer Coordinator, Kathy Paredes.
3) You can personally drop them off at The Paredes House. Please text 786-942-5308 for the address.
Cards will be distributed by our social workers. This will take some planning, so if you drop them off by Friday, December 12, it would be appreciated.
Gift cards that are not distributed at the holidays are used throughout the year to help families with emergent basic needs.
If you would be so kind as to indicate the amount of money on the gift cards that would be very helpful!
Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
Christyn and Kristen (your social work team)
Amazon Gift "Registry" You can also send Amazon cards in any denominations up to $25
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/LCNQP3IADNLS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_YR9XKN4F82JDHYYKN326
Target Gift "Registry" - you will have to select the amount of the gift cards
https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/robinson-giftcards-for-families
Walmart Gift "Registry" - you will have to select the amount
https://www.walmart.com/registry/TR/150431bc-3a93-463a-9729-05043bdfcf37
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A9A728ABF5C16-60705674-20252026
Speech and Debate Tournament Call for Volunteers
Thank you to those who have already signed up to volunteer for our event and earn those service hours. We have added more slots for Saturday. If you aren't available Saturday, but can help on Friday after school with set-up we've now added slots from 3-6pm to assist with us getting the building ready for the tournament. Please use the links on the flyer below to sign-up for a volunteer slot. If there aren't anymore open slots by the time you access the form, please email Alison Wolfe at amwolfe@fcps.edu to let her know you are interested in volunteering.
Click here to sign up!
P.S. We are also looking for adults to help us supervise the students!
SGA - Candy Grams
SGA is selling Candy Grams during lunches December 8 - 12th. Candy Grams are $2 each and students can buy them on the stage during their lunch. For questions about Candy Grams please reach out to Mr. Saltz, rsaltz@fcps.edu or Ms. Normand, ejnormand@fcps.edu.
SGA - Movie Event
Stay after-school on Wednesday, December 10 for a Movie event and watch Home Alone! The movie will take place in Recital hall. Click here to sign up!
SGA - Handball Event
Attend the Handball event on Thursday, December 11th after-school in the blue cafeteria! Contact Mr. Saltz if you have any questions, rsaltz@fcps.edu.
Click here to sign up!
SGA - Gingerbread House Decorating
Gingerbread House Decorating will take place on Wednesday, December 17th after-school in the Gold cafeteria. For questions about this event, please reach out to Mr. Saltz, rsaltz@fcps.edu or Ms. Normand, ejnormand@fcps.edu.
Click here to sign up!
Spirit Week for December 15 - 19
Monday - White Out, wear white
Tuesday - Ugly Sweater Day
Wednesday - Ski Out
Thursday - Candy Cane - Red and White
Friday - Snow Day! Wear Pajamas
Restorative Justice Webinars
The Power of Restorative Justice Practices to Support Students and Families in Schools and at Home: Part 2
December 19, 10-11:30 a.m.
Come join this webinar to learn about Restorative Justice Practices in FCPS! You’ll learn about what’s available to students and families in schools and how RJ Practices support students and families feeling empowered and connected to their school communities. We will also share how you can implement a simple restorative justice practice to create connection in your family.
Register here
This is the link to the webinar page in general.
Order Your Yearbook Today!
Yearbooks are available for purchase at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com using the school codes:
HIGH SCHOOL-5072
MIDDLE SCHOOL-5050
Prices will increase after the December 31st presale date. Guarantee you get a book and get the best price by ordering today!
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 and Club Descriptions. Please reminder that activities are added throughout the year.
- ALL families must complete the After-School Consent Form (via the Parent Digital Consent System). Students cannot stay after until this is submitted. Almost all of our Robinson students will stay after at some point this year, so please make sure the form is completed ASAP so your student has the flexibility to participate.
- Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend.
- Review this general After-School Information.
For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle.
Freshman Football Interest Meeting
When: Thursday, December 18th, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Where: Recital Hall
Questions?! Contact Coach Arena - paarena1@fcps.edu
Activity Flyers
Chillax Club meets on Wednesdays after-school in the Calm Cafe.
Chess Club meets on Thursdays after-school from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Room A222. Chess Club ends on January 22nd.
Quizbowl meets on Mondays after-school in Room A203. If you like facts and trivia then Quizbowl is for you! Questions?! Email: Mrs. Glotfelty at slglotfelty1@fcps.edu.
Stay after in Room A221 for Lego Robotics! No experience is needed - just curiosity, creativity, and teamwork. Please contact Ms. Amir for questions regarding Lego Robotics.
Japanes Language and Culture Club meets on Wednesdays after-school in Room A207. Stay after and learn some Japanese and have fun talking about Japanese Culture. Join the Schoology Group - 5CJT-B957-PQB6H. For questions about Japanese Club please contact Mr. Irwin at btirwin@fcps.edu.
Dungeons & Dragons meets on Mondays after-school in the Blue Cafeteria. For questions about Dungeons and Dragons please reach out to Mr. Calamito at nfcalamito@fcps.edu.
Middle School Mappers meets on GOLD Thursdays in room E106a with Mr. Webster. During each session, learn a new technology for determining where you are and where other things are relative to you.
- Build custom apps, maps, and dashboards to communicate.
- Collect data using apps, imagery, and potentially using a drone!
- Print a 3D map!
- Geocaching and orienteering activities.
- Connects great to many classes students will take in High School!
Would you like to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are you interested in learning about the legal profession? Do you like storytelling and public speaking? Join Mock Trial Club hosted by Ms. O'Brien and Ms. Hauser! Mock Trial club meets every Thursday from 3:00 - 4:30 in D-101. Contact Ms. O'Brien if you have any questions!
Strategy Board Games club meets on Wednesdays after-school and is sponsored by the Appian Board Game Club. Learn new games, play old classics, make new friends, and participate in tournaments! Email Contact: JRBurns@fcps.edu.
Homework Club meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after-school. Spaces are limited in Homework Club so make sure you sign up on the morning Schoology post to attend.
Join The Robinson PTSO
Follow this link to access PTSO website
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. Herendeen neherendeen@fcps.edu
Le-Z – Ms. Lyons jalyons@fcps.edu
8th grade counselors by student last name:
A-La – Ms. Kirwan skirwan1@fcps.edu
Le-Z – Ms. Hall sshall@fcps.edu
School Psychologist – Emily Dietz (egdietz@fcps.edu)
School Social Worker – Kailyn Slade (krslade@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
December 22 - January 4 - No School, Holiday Break
January 19 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Helpful Resources
RMS Administration
Malicia Braxton:Assistant Principal, Last Names A - G | MYBraxton@fcps.edu
Carly Zook: Assistant Principal, Last Names H - N | CJZook@fcps.edu
Chris Powell: Assistant Principal, Last Names O - Z | CSPowell@fcps.edu
Katy Frank: Director, Student Services | kmfrank@fcps.edu
Courtney Molle: After-School Program Specialist | cemolle@fcps.edu
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