Robinson Student Ram Blast |March 9, 2026

STUDENT RAM BLAST

Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school. 


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Track

Indoor Track 6A Champions

Congratulations to the Robinson Girls Indoor Track Team for winning the VHSL 6A State Championship last Tuesday!!!


Field Hockey

Field Hockey Interest Meeting: Tuesday, March 10 in Trailer 627. Please note that there are no late buses available, so students will need to arrange a ride home.

Field Hockey

Speech and Debate

The Robinson Speech and Debate Team has a volunteer opportunity for any interested parties who want to earn service hours over Memorial Day Weekend 2026. Complete this link to sign up, no later than March 27, 2026.  Email Alison Wolfe at amwolfe@fcps.edu for questions.


International Show

Please join us for Robinson’s annual International Show on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. Come watch student performers will share cultural traditions and customs through their songs, dances, and costumes. Doors to the theater will open at 6:30 pm. All seats are general admission. Prior to the show, there will be a tailgate in the main hallway from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. with school organizations selling food and snacks. Tickets to the show are $10 each and available for purchase on E-Tix : https://bit.ly/3OIxXHD


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:

  • 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.

Food Drive

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

This is for You

Boosters

Game days, match days, and meet days are just around the corner as spring scrimmages and regular season competitions begin. Don’t miss a moment of the action! Purchase your BOOSTER PASS/ALL SEASON SPORTS PASS today and help support Rams Athletics:  https://forms.gle/bP9NKNNkmcYyLR55A The Rams Sports Pass gives you FREE admission to ALL regular season home games ALL spring long.  

*Passes will be mailed directly to the home address you provide on the Google Form. Questions? Email: membership@robinsonathleticsboosters.com


Golf

Hurry! Time is running out to secure your spot for the 2026 Robinson Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament at the lowest rate. Foursome registration fees increase on Wednesday, March 11th, so be sure to sign up before prices go up.

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!


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!

Yearbook

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. 


MS Clubs & Activities Program

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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


New Activities 

Fly Fishing: Fly Fishing will begin on Wednesday, March 11, from 3:00–4:30 PM and will meet in Room A204.

Fly Fishing

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. 

Color Guard

Chillax Club meets on Wednesdays after-school in the Calm Cafe. 

Chillax Club

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.

Quizbowl

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. 

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.

Japanese Club

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

D&D

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!
Middle School Mappers

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! 

Mock Trial

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.

Strategy Board Games

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. 

Homework Club

Join The Robinson PTSO

Follow this link to access PTSO website

PTSO

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 – 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. 

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Important Dates

March 20 - No School, student holiday

March 30 - April 6 - No School, spring break


Quick Links & Phone Numbers

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