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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the high school.
 Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Robinson Crew Fundraiser at George's Steak n' Things
 Come out to George's Steak-n-Things on February 24th from 3pm until 8pm to support Robinson Crew. Additionally, you can order online here.
Rho Kappa Food Drive
 Rho Kappa is hosting a food drive from March 2 to March 13, collecting non-perishable items for the local non-profit Food for Others. The food drive is open to everyone, and collection boxes will be in B104, B204, C106 and C215.
All Night Grade Party Mulch Fundraiser
 Use this link to order mulch to your house and also support the Robinson Class of 2026 All Night Grad Party. There are options of black or brown mulch and free delivery is possible with a minimum order amount. You must order by March 5, 2026.
The bulk options are a great deal for families who need 56+ bags and/or live outside of the Robinson school district! Must select the flat $100 delivery fee when ordering and the vendor will work with you to schedule a delivery date.
Springfield-Annandale AAUW Student Award
 Springfield-Annandale Branch of AAUW: Student Inclusion Recognition Award Nominations Open, Closes April 7
The Springfield-Annandale branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is committed to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. We are pleased to announce the 2026 Student Inclusion Recognition Award.
This award recognizes high school juniors who actively promote inclusion and a strong sense of belonging within their school communities. Applicants are asked to submit an original, student-created short video that highlights real examples of how they help create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Award Details:
Eligibility: Open to all high school juniors attending one of the following schools:
- Annandale High School
- Fairfax High School
- Lake Braddock Secondary School
- Lewis High School
- Robinson Secondary School
- Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
- West Springfield High School
- Woodson High School
Awards:
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500
Honorable Mentions: Certificate only
Video Submission Guidelines: “Inclusion in Action”
Your video should show how you help make your school a more inclusive and welcoming place for all. It must reflect your own experiences, voice, and creativity.
Submissions may include a combination of video footage, still photos, or slides with narration, or a recorded video of the applicant speaking about their efforts to advance inclusion within their school and community.
Content Requirements:
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Theme: Focus on real examples of inclusion - how you promote belonging and inclusion, and make a positive difference in your school community.
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Length: Must be between 2 to 4 minutes in length.
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Format: Filmed horizontally, with clear audio and visuals, uploaded to YouTube. (It may be unlisted, but open for viewing to anyone that has access to the link.)
Originality and Authenticity Standards:
To ensure submissions represent real student voices and creativity, strict authenticity standards apply:
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Originality: All footage, narration, and editing must be your own work. You may include classmates or teachers with their permission.
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AI Restriction: Do not use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, video generators, voice clones, avatars, or automated editing programs) that create or narrate content.
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Narration/Dialogue: All narration or dialogue should be spoken by you or real participants - not computer-generated voices.
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Visuals: Visuals which can include still photos and video footage must be recorded by you or your school community, not AI-created or stock footage.
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Editing Tools: Standard editing tools (like iMovie, CapCut, Canva, or slide-by-slide narration over a PowerPoint or Google Slides deck) can be used, but the ideas, words, and visuals must be original.
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On-Screen Text: If text is included on screen, it should reflect your own writing.
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Tip: If your submission includes interviews or group projects, list participants and their roles in a short end credits/slide or a narration.
Evaluation Criteria:
Videos will be judged based on the following criteria:
- 30% Positive impact or message
- 30% Clear connection to inclusion and belonging
- 20% Authentic student voice
- 20% Creativity, clarity and overall presentation
Submission:
Submit your completed application, which includes a link to your final video, on this Google form https://forms.gle/gXCM15viVoiyyezi9 by April 7, 2026.
Awards will be announced in late April and presented in May.
For any questions on this award process or submissions, please contact AAUW Springfield-Annandale Co-Vice President of Program Beth Boivin at elboivin@gmail.com
 On Wednesday, March 18th from 10:30am-1:30pm (during the middle school and high school lunches) we will be giving our students treats and snacks. Why? It's just a way to acknowledge each and every student with a treat - that is just for them, hence "This is For You"! Shhh..... it's a secret for the students! A signup for volunteers will be out closer to the big event!
Want to shop easily online? Purchases ship directly to the organizer.
Shop Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/TIFY-DonationSignup2026
Shop Walmart: https://tinyurl.com/ThisIsForYouWalmart2026
Shop elsewhere or homemade: https://tinyurl.com/ThisIsForYou2026
Questions: Contact Sandy.Glotfelty@gmail.com
 After a two-year hiatus, the Robinson Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament returns! Join us on April 10, 2026 at Stonewall Golf Club (Gainesville, VA) for a day of great golf, community, and giving back.
This charity tournament supports the Robinson Athletics Boosters Program, helping provide essential resources for our student-athletes—on the field and beyond. Grab your foursome, sponsor a hole, or get involved and make a real impact!
👉 Register today: https://robinsonathleticsboosters.com/2026-golf-tournament/
⏰ Early Bird pricing ends March 10th
⭐ Sponsorship opportunities available
🎁 Silent auction item donations needed—your support is appreciated!
 Graduation Announcements and Other Orders
Parents of 2026 grads, please follow this link to order graduation announcements, thank you cards, photo albums and frames, and other party decorations.
Please also note that you DO NOT have to order a cap and gown. Those will be provided through another Class of 2026 process.
Service Learning Hours
This is a reminder that if you're completing community service, you can log your hours on x2VOL and earn recognition.
x2VOL is in your Naviance account under the Careers tab
While there is not service hour requirements for graduation, seniors who wish to wear a service cord at graduation should plan to log and verify your hours by May 1st.
Are you in the Robinson Service Learning Schoology Group?
You may join using the group code: 3C6R-KTQ8-MFPFG
Food Assistance - Ram Pantry
Students and families if you need assistance with food at anytime please visit the food pantry outside of door 6 and take what you need!
Afternoon Solutions
 Students - don't forget that you're encouraged to attend Afternoon Solutions every Monday in the Gold Cafeteria from 3:00pm-4:00pm to get extra help from teachers and tutors on any of your classwork. No need to sign up ahead of time.
All Night Grad Party!
Come join us for a night of FUN as we celebrate graduation with games, prizes, great food & more!
June 11, 2026, from 11pm - 4am at Dave & Buster's, Fair Oaks Mall (this is a lock-in event; all students must stay until 4am).
Buy your ticket early to save money: $125 through March, $150 May - June.
Step 1: Buy your ticket via the website or Venmo (@ANGP-Robinson). Include student's name in the notes.
Step 2: Download and sign the waiver.
Step 3: Email the signed waiver to angprobo@gmail.com.
There are no physical tickets. Students should bring their student ID to check-in at the event.
Donations are always gratefully accepted.
Follow this link to access PTSO website
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