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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.
 April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
Student Attendance Reminders
When students miss too many days of school, they fall behind and struggle to keep up with their classmates. Whatever the reason for the absence, the result for the student is the same — learning time is lost. Children and adolescents will get sick at times and may need to stay at home, but we want to work with you to help minimize the number of days your student misses school. Please review the Health Flyer for Parents for more information about when to keep your child home from school.
Please see the linked flyer for reasons why consistent attendance is so important, how to maintain positive attendance, and when students do need to be kept home. (English Flyer) (Espanol)
From our Student Services Department
Families of current 7th grade students:
If your child is considering applying to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology for 9th grade admission, they must be enrolled in the following classes during 8th grade:
- Algebra 1 Honors or higher (Geometry, Algebra 2)
- Science Honors
Please review their current course requests and communicate with their Counselor with questions or to make changes.
PTSO Support Opportunities
We have a couple more opportunities to support and encourage our awesome teachers and staff!
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As you know, there is a lot of Professional Development and staff learning programs that our staff and faculty have to complete. We would like to offer some fun incentives for those who are participating. Thank you to the School-Based Technology Team for partnering with us!
Please sign up for the giftcard you want to purchase. It is important that you sign up and let us know to faciliate planning. Questions? kathyrparedes@yahoo.com)
Thank you so much for your support!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A9A728ABF5C16-63198540-gift
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Donations and Volunteers for Teachers Appreciation Lunch!
On Wednesday, May 6, we are hosting a Retro/Decades-themed backyard BBQ lunch because “teaching is timeless”, catered by Natural Red BBQ.
Please look at this sign-up and consider donating drinks, baked goods, or your time. We are planning lunch for 400 people!
To make donating easier, you may drop off items on Wednesday, May 6 (the morning of the luncheon) outside Entrance 1 starting at 8:45.
Or, you may drop off in advance at any of these covered porches before 9 pm on Tuesday, May 5: (see sign up for addresses)
Thank you for helping us show our fabulous Ram staff and faculty how much we love them!
Math Summer Boot Camp
Registration for the 2026 Math Summer Boot Camp is now open. Please use the link provided to register your student(s).
Math Summer Boot Camp to be held Monday, August 10 to Thursday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
The purpose of this camp is to help students prepare for their upcoming math course starting in Fall 2026. This is not a jump-start course. Topics covered during the camp will be review from prior math courses. We will do our best to accommodate all registrants, but if demand exceeds capacity, preference will be given to students taking grade-level math classes (Algebra 1 for 9th grade, Geometry for 10th grade, and Algebra 2 for 11th grade) and to students enrolled in non-honors courses for School Year 2026-2027. Preference will also be given to Robinson students as this program is sponsored by the Robinson PTSO.
Your registration will be completed when BOTH of the following items have been received:
1) Completion of the Registration Form.
2) Payment of $100. Payment can only be refunded in the event we cancel the camp due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.
For questions regarding registration, please contact Mary Bowersox at MTBowersox@fcps.edu
Students who are registered may hold on to their laptops over the summer break provided they intend to return to Robinson in the Fall. If a student elects to turn in their laptop during the summer they should plan to arrive early the morning of August 10th to receive their laptop for use during the camp and the new school year.
 Have any unused, broken crayons lying around you could donate? If so, Partnership would love to use them for an upcoming class project. Please drop them off to room 504 before April 22nd. Thank you!
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 4th 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
Anime Club: Anime Club will begin on Wednesday, April 15th in Room A221 after-school.
Rubik's Cube Club: Rubik's Cube Club will begin on Thursday, April 9th in Room D217. Students can sign up on the morning Schoology post to join the fun. It will run on Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Girls Volleyball: Girls Volleyball began on Wednesday, March 25th in the gym. Volleyball will end at 4:15 pm, late buses will be available. For Volleyball questions, email Coach Cross - JPCross@fcps.edu.
Fly Fishing: Fly Fishing began on Wednesday, March 11, and meets every Wednesday from 3:00–4:30 PM in Room A204.
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
April 21 - Student Holiday
May 25 - May 27 - No School
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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