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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.
 Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Learn more about Equitable Access to Literacy in this video.
 Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
National School Social Work Week
March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
 Subschool 11 Assistant Principal Sam Tolan
We are excited to share that Sam Tolan will be joining our administrative team as the new Assistant Principal for Subschool 11. Sam is thrilled to be returning to Robinson.
Mrs. Tolan brings a wealth of experience in instructional leadership, student support, and school culture. She most recently served as an Assistant Principal at South County High School, where she supervised special education and multilingual departments, supported master scheduling and staffing, and led tiered academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.
Mrs. Tolan did have a previous time at Robinson, where she served as an Assistant Principal for Staff Development and later as a Systems of Support Advisor. Throughout her career, Sam has been deeply committed to restorative practices, MTSS, and building strong, inclusive school communities.
Middle School Talent Show
The Middle School Student Government is hosting Robinson’s Annual Talent Show on Wednesday, March 4th after school from 2:45pm – 4:30pm in Recital Hall. Students can sign up on their grade level Schoology group to come watch the event. Concessions will be sold for cash!
Students can sign up here if they would like to watch the Talent Show.
Spring Track & Field
If your child is interested in participating in Middle School Track & Field, please begin completing the forms below. Everyone must complete the Registration form. There will be a Track Interest Meeting on Monday, March 9th after-school in Recital Hall.
Middle School Transition Fair
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education
For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.
March 4, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Luther Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Road Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school!
It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.
You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment, postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.
The schedule for the evening is:
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibitor and Participant Registration
6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Opening Session (Auditorium)
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Resource and Exhibitor Fair (Cafeteria)
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM: Family Panel (Auditorium)
A questions/answer session will follow the family panel.
Click here to register for the event.
3rd Annual Stick Strong with Viv
Registration is open for the 3rd Annual Stick Strong with Viv Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic
This will be on Saturday March 7th; 9:00-10:30 for Kindergarteners to 5th Graders and 11:00am-12:30pm for 6th to 8th graders. To register, please follow this link.
From Robinson’s Family Liaison
Family Resource Center March Webinars
Families are invited to join the upcoming March webinars designed to support parents with practical tools and encouragement:
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Tips to Reduce Parent Stress and Anxiety Tuesday, March 3, 10–11:30 a.m.
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You’re Not Doing It Wrong: Parenting Through “Bumps” with Neurodivergent Kids Friday, March 6, 10–11:30 a.m.
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Why Smart Kids Struggle Wednesday, March 11, 10–11:30 a.m.
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BIS Part 3: How to Develop Emotional Regulation with Your Child Friday, March 13, 10–11:30 a.m.
Registration links are available here: Register for Free Webinars and Events | Fairfax County Public Schools
FCPS ACE Adult English Classes – Spring Semester Enrollment Open
Adults in our community can enroll in comprehensive ESOL classes through FCPS Adult and Community Education. Classes are offered at multiple proficiency levels, with morning and evening options available at locations across the county. More information and registration: FCPS Adult and Community Education ESOL Classes
College Access Fairfax hosts Paying for College: The Financial Aid Process for Underclassmen
(March 7 and March 12 | Virtual)
Virtual workshop for students in grades 9–11 and their families. Learn how financial aid works, when to apply, types and sources of aid, required forms, and how financial need is determined. Free and open to all families. Link for more information
Family Academy
The Family Academy from FCPS offers free workshops and resources to help families support their children’s academic success and well-being. Topics include understanding the school system, college and career planning, mental health, special education, and learning strategies at home. Sessions are offered virtually and in person throughout the year and are open to all families. Learn more: https://www.fcps.edu/family-academy
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.
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.
This is for You Day
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/ThisIsForYou2026
Shop Walmart: https://tinyurl.com/ThisIsForYouWalmart2026
Shop elsewhere or homemade: https://tinyurl.com/TIFY-DonationSignup2026
Signup here to volunteer to distribute treats during lunches: https://tinyurl.com/ThisIsForYouVolunteers2026
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!
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
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
After-School Activities
Important Program Information:
- Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM.
- Check out the 3rd 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.
Activity Flyers
Color Guard - Color Guard starts on Monday, February 2nd after-school. Please meet in the Main Hall in front of the Middle School.
Chillax Club meets on Wednesdays after-school in the Calm Cafe.
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
March 20 - No School, student holiday
March 30 - April 6 - No School, spring break
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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