Robinson Student Ram Blast | March 24, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast20 hours 29 minutes ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

  • Quarter End, Eid al-Fitr, and Student Holiday

Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students. 

All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the quarter from Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m. to Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m.

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

Robinson PTSO's "This is For You!"

Sign-up for donations 

Shop Walmart 

Shop Amazon 

Questions? Contact Sandy Glotfelty

Apply for the President's Volunteer Service Award - Due 4/1/25 MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 3rd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Cheer Club - Cheer club starts on Monday, March 10th with Coach Holdren. Reach out to Coach Holdren with any questions you may have.

Girls Volleyball - Girls Volleyball will start on Wednesday, March 12th. Sign up on the Wednesday morning schoology post. 

Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE) - TYE meets on Wednesdays after-school in room E210. Students can sign up here

Chess Club - Chess will meets in Room A211. Spaces are limited! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard meets on Wednesdays after-school in the main hall. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, March 10th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Students, We love seeing you in the library! Below are some highlights from 3rd quarter. Looking forward to a fantastic final quarter with you!

~ Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight 

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

Happy Spring!

 What better way to kick off the start of Spring than with a 30 day challenge! Let's refresh and engage in some self-care!

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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

March 28 - End of Quarter 3

March 31 - Eid (Holiday)

April 1 - Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

April 14-18 - Spring Break (Holidays)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | March 17, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast1 week ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

  • The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. The program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences unlike any other curriculum subjects, including:
  • Problem solving
  • Creativity
  • Observation
  • Communication

Art shows, special exhibits, fundraisers, and school and community activities take place annually, traditionally during March, to celebrate visual art education for grades K-12.

March has also been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community, and to display the benefits that school music brings to students of all ages.

Theatre In Our Schools (TIOS) is a celebration of theatre in our schools and schools in our theatres. Sponsored by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the goals of TIOS are to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education and draw attention to the need for more access to quality programs in and out of school for all students. While TIOS presentations and advocacy may happen anytime in schools, theatres, and other public spaces, AATE and EdTA will recognize and promote March as the official Theatre In Our Schools month.

Robinson PTSO's "This is For You!"

Sign-up for donations 

Shop Walmart 

Shop Amazon 

Questions? Contact Sandy Glotfelty

Apply for the President's Volunteer Service Award - Due 4/1/25 MS Spring Track

Is your child interested in Spring Track?

Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form.

All forms are due to the Sub-school 8 office by Monday, March 24th. 

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 3rd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Cheer Club - Cheer club starts on Monday, March 10th with Coach Holdren. Reach out to Coach Holdren with any questions you may have.

Girls Volleyball - Girls Volleyball will start on Wednesday, March 12th. Sign up on the Wednesday morning schoology post. 

Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE) - TYE meets on Wednesdays after-school in room E210. Students can sign up here

Chess Club - Chess will meets in Room A211. Spaces are limited! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard meets on Wednesdays after-school in the main hall. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, March 10th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Thank you to Robinson’s families for sending in new card games for our students! We appreciate your generosity and support.

As we look toward spring, students keep an eye on the Library Schoology site for additional opportunities to enjoy our games during RAISE.

~ Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight 

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

Visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/Search: Sensory Room 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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

March 28 - End of Quarter 3

March 31 - Eid (Holiday)

April 1 - Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

April 14-18 - Spring Break (Holidays)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | March 10, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast2 weeks ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

Robinson PTSO's "This is For You!"

Sign-up for donations 

Shop Walmart 

Shop Amazon 

Questions? Contact Sandy Glotfelty

From Robinson's Family Liaison 2025 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs

Looking for a job, internship, or volunteer opportunity? Don't miss the Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs!

For the past eight years, Fairfax County, in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools and many community organizations, has hosted successful job fairs for teens. This year, the fairs offer two opportunities for students to connect with local employers and explore career options.

What to Expect:

  • Meet with local businesses: Find full-time, after-school, seasonal, and volunteer positions.
  • Explore internships: Gain valuable experience and build your resume.
  • Attend career-building workshops: Learn resume writing and interview skills.
  • Free for all Fairfax County Teens: Student registration is completely free!

2025 Fair Schedule:

  • Saturday, March 8th, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM: West Springfield High School
  • Saturday, March 15th, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM: Chantilly High School

Register here Student registration

Ferias de Empleo para Adolescentes del Condado de Fairfax 2025

¿Buscas un empleo, una pasantía o una oportunidad de voluntariado? ¡No te pierdas las Ferias de Empleo para Adolescentes del Condado de Fairfax! Durante los últimos ocho años, el Condado de Fairfax, en colaboración con las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax y muchas organizaciones comunitarias, ha organizado ferias de empleo exitosas para adolescentes. Este año, las ferias ofrecen dos oportunidades para que los estudiantes se conecten con empleadores locales y exploren opciones de carrera.

Qué esperar:

  • Conocer empresas locales: Encuentra puestos de tiempo completo, después de la escuela, de temporada y de voluntariado.
  • Explorar pasantías: Obtén experiencia valiosa y construye tu currículum.
  • Asistir a talleres de desarrollo profesional: Aprende a redactar currículums y habilidades para entrevistas.
  • Gratis para todos los adolescentes del Condado de Fairfax: ¡La inscripción de estudiantes es completamente gratuita!

Calendario de las Ferias 2025:

  • Sábado, 8 de marzo, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM: West Springfield High School
  • Sábado, 15 de marzo, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM: Chantilly High School

Inscríbete aquí Student registration

Varsity Tutors-Online Tutoring Services at No Cost

To support student learning, Fairfax County is now providing all students with free access to online tutoring, live instructional classes, essay editing services, and various study materials through a partnership with Varsity Tutors. Learn more about: online tutoring with Varsity Tutors

MS Spring Track

Is your child interested in Spring Track? Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form. All forms are due to the Sub-school 8 office by Monday, March 24th. 

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 3rd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Cheer Club - Cheer club starts on Monday, March 10th with Coach Holdren. Reach out to Coach Holdren with any questions you may have.

Girls Volleyball - Girls Volleyball will start on Wednesday, March 12th. Sign up on the Wednesday morning schoology post. 

Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE) - TYE meets on Wednesdays after-school in room E210. Students can sign up here

Chess Club - Chess will meets in Room A211. Spaces are limited! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard meets on Wednesdays after-school in the main hall. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, March 10th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Thank you to Robinson’s families for sending in new card games for our students! We appreciate your generosity and support.

As we look toward spring, students keep an eye on the Library Schoology site for additional opportunities to enjoy our games during RAISE.

~ Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight 

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

Resources for Immigrants in Fairfax County

Click here for the flyer links. 

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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

March 28 - End of Quarter 3

March 31 - Eid (Holiday)

April 1 - Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

April 14-18 - Spring Break (Holidays)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | March 3, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast3 weeks ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

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.

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.

From Robinson's Parent Liaison FCPS Family Academy Offers Free Webinars and Events for Families

In March, the Family Academy will offer the following webinars and events presented by the Family Resource Center (FRC):

Click on the titles for more information or to register. Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You play a vital role in your child's educational journey. The Family Academy compiles a range of classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS, aimed at assisting you in supporting your child's needs and learning within the home environment. We encourage you to browse the opportunities available Family Academy offerings.

2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)

Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools, in partnership with valued community members, will host this free, in-person event. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.

This event will feature: 

  • Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
  • Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
  • Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
  • Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.

Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process

Learn more about this event and register today! Contact [email protected] for more information.

Military Families

MFLC are licensed professional counselors, provide short-term-solution focused counseling, help to address the day-to-day stressors of military life and the impact of deployment and reintegration.  Services are free and confidential unless it is a duty to warn situation.  For an MFLC to see your child a consent form must be signed and on file.  They are available in English and Spanish.  Please feel free to contact Ms. Andersen at 571-419-1794 if you have any questions. You can find her at Robinson on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

  • February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
  • March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
  • March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
  • March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

Information Regarding Eating Disorders

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023), Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.

In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at Eating Disorders

FCPS Career & Transition Services Middle School Transition Fair

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle 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 and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.

Click here to register.

MS Spring Track

Is your child interested in Spring Track? Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form. All forms are due to the Sub-school 8 office by Monday, March 24th. 

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 3rd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Cheer Club - Cheer club starts on Monday, March 3rd with Coach Holdren. Reach out to Coach Holdren with any questions you may have.

Girls Volleyball - Girls Volleyball will start on Wednesday, March 12th. Sign up on the Wednesday morning schoology post. 

Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE) - TYE meets on Wednesdays after-school in room E210. Students can sign up here

Chess Club - Chess will meets in Room A211. Spaces are limited! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard meets on Wednesdays after-school in the main hall. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, March 10th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Thank you to Robinson’s families for sending in new card games for our students! We appreciate your generosity and support.

As we look toward spring, students keep an eye on the Library Schoology site for additional opportunities to enjoy our games during RAISE.

~ Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight 

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

Resources for Immigrants in Fairfax County

Click here for the flyer links. 

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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

March 28 - End of Quarter 3

March 31 - Eid (Holiday)

April 1 - Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

April 14-18 - Spring Break (Holidays)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | February 24, 2025

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

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 for February 28 - March 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

  • February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
  • March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
  • March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
  • March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

Alternative Lunch Location for Ramadan

Sign up here if your student would like to go to an alternative location during your assigned lunch. 

FCPS Career & Transition Services Middle School Transition Fair

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle 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 and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.

Click here to register.

Robinson Rams Spirit Wear Sale

Robinson Rams Spirit Wear SALE ALERT!  For a limited time, take up to 50% off select spirit wear.  This is your chance to gear up for less, from hoodies and quarter zips to tees and shorts.  Check out the SALE today at www.robinsonramsboosters.com!  While supplies last.

College Partnership Program MS Spring Track

Is your child interested in Spring Track? Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form. All forms are due to the Sub-school 8 office by Monday, March 24th. 

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 3rd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Cheer Club - Cheer club starts on Monday, March 3rd with Coach Holdren. Reach out to Coach Holdren with any questions you may have.

Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE) - TYE meets on Wednesdays after-school in room E210. Students can sign up here

Chess Club - Chess will meets in Room A211. Spaces are limited! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard meets on Wednesdays after-school in the main hall. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, March 10th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Social Work Spotlight 

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

Family Resource Center is offering FREE webinars with Dr. Dalton!

Parenting an Anxious Child :Counterintuitive yet Evidence-Based Skills and Strategies
February 21, 2025
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he reviews the important differences between healthy and unhealthy anxiety with a focus on the role of avoidance in creating and maintaining anxiety disorders. We will discuss specific parenting techniques and approaches that families can begin using immediately to help reduce their children's experience of anxiety.

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
March 7, 2025
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children. We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth. We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their autistic children.

Register HERE

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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

February 28 - Ramadan Begins

March 28 - End of Quarter 3

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | February 17, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast1 month 1 week ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday.

Seussical the Musical - Tickets on sale now!

Experience a magical, musical extravaganza with all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters! The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s — and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. This show is appropriate for ALL AGES. Visit Robinsondrama.org for more information. 

MS Track Virtual Interest Meeting

Wednesday, February 19 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. 

Join the Zoom meeting here!

Is your child interested in Spring Track? Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form and attend the interest meeting! All forms are due to the Sub-school 8 office by Monday, March 24th. 

Robinson International Show

The Robinson International Show has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19th. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. You my still purchase tickets online here. We look forward to seeing you!

Robinson Rams Spirit Wear Sale

Robinson Rams Spirit Wear SALE ALERT!  For a limited time, take up to 50% off select spirit wear.  This is your chance to gear up for less, from hoodies and quarter zips to tees and shorts.  Check out the SALE today at www.robinsonramsboosters.com!  While supplies last.

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 3rd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE) - TYE will start on Wednesday, February 19th. Students can sign up here

Chess Club - Chess will meets in Room A211. Spaces are limited! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard meets on Wednesdays after-school in the main hall. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, February 24th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Welcome Back! As we set intentions for 2025, we invite you and your family to participate in this Gratitude Challenge.

Happy New Year!
Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight 

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

Family Resource Center is offering FREE webinars with Dr. Dalton!

Parenting an Anxious Child :Counterintuitive yet Evidence-Based Skills and Strategies
February 21, 2025
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he reviews the important differences between healthy and unhealthy anxiety with a focus on the role of avoidance in creating and maintaining anxiety disorders. We will discuss specific parenting techniques and approaches that families can begin using immediately to help reduce their children's experience of anxiety.

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
March 7, 2025
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children. We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth. We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their autistic children.

Register HERE

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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

February 17 - President's Day (Holiday)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | February 10, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast1 month 2 weeks ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

 

Monday, February 17th, is President's Day which is an FCPS Holiday.

Seussical the Musical - Tickets on sale now!

Experience a magical, musical extravaganza with all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters! The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s — and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. This show is appropriate for ALL AGES. Visit Robinsondrama.org for more information. 

Robinson International Show

The Robinson International Show has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19th. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. You my still purchase tickets online here. We look forward to seeing you!

Robinson Rams Spirit Wear Sale

Robinson Rams Spirit Wear SALE ALERT!  For a limited time, take up to 50% off select spirit wear.  This is your chance to gear up for less, from hoodies and quarter zips to tees and shorts.  Check out the SALE today at www.robinsonramsboosters.com!  While supplies last.

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 3rd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Spring Track - Is your child interested in Spring Track? Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form. All forms are due to the Sub-school 8 office no later than Monday, March 24th. 

If your child participated in Cross Country, we do not need a new Physical Form or Emergency Care Form. 

Additional information about Track will be sent out in the next couple weeks.

Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE) - TYE will start on Wednesday, February 12th. Students can sign up here

Chess Club - Chess will begins TODAY in Room A211. Spaces are limited! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard meets on Wednesdays after-school in the main hall. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, February 24th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Welcome Back! As we set intentions for 2025, we invite you and your family to participate in this Gratitude Challenge.

Happy New Year!
Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight 

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

Family Resource Center is offering FREE webinars with Dr. Dalton!

Parenting an Anxious Child :Counterintuitive yet Evidence-Based Skills and Strategies
February 21, 2025
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he reviews the important differences between healthy and unhealthy anxiety with a focus on the role of avoidance in creating and maintaining anxiety disorders. We will discuss specific parenting techniques and approaches that families can begin using immediately to help reduce their children's experience of anxiety.

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
March 7, 2025
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children. We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth. We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their autistic children.

Register HERE

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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

February 17 - President's Day (Holiday)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | February 3, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast1 month 3 weeks ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

February Is Career and Technical Education Month

By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the FCPS CTE webpage

CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!

National School Counseling Week

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

Inaugural Beyond the Battle Walk in memory of Vivian Seay

Register Here

Robinson Rams Spirit Wear Sale

Robinson Rams Spirit Wear SALE ALERT!  For a limited time, take up to 50% off select spirit wear.  This is your chance to gear up for less, from hoodies and quarter zips to tees and shorts.  Check out the SALE today at www.robinsonramsboosters.com!  While supplies last.

Seussical the Musical - Tickets on sale now!

Experience a magical, musical extravaganza with all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters! The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s — and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. This show is appropriate for ALL AGES. Visit Robinsondrama.org for more information. 

Robinson International Show

The Robinson International Show has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19th. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. You my still purchase tickets online here. We look forward to seeing you!

Log your Service Hours! PTSO Staff Support!

Let's spread some sunshine to our hardworking staff! There is a Zen Den that could use some goodies and some Keurig coffee pods, too! 

Our Robinson PTSO would like to support our school by having some goodies for all our staff who are working hard at Robinson, just as we have done in the past. 

We are collecting store bought individually wrapped crackers, chips, candy or snacks. They will most likely be distributed in the TWELVE (!!!) staff workrooms and to our custodial staff and security staff.

Please label any donations "Robinson PTSO" drop off any drinks or goodies to door 1 at Robinson.  Donations will be appreciated from now until February 28.  You may also drop off any donations to Maria Schafer's covered porch near the Burke Centre Library Please email at [email protected] for the address.  

There is also a Sign Up Genius:

2025 Winter Goodies for our Staffulty

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 3rd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Spring Track - Is your child interested in Spring Track? Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form. All forms are due to the Sub-school 8 office no later than Monday, March 24th. 

If your child participated in Cross Country, we do not need a new Physical Form or Emergency Care Form. 

Additional information about Track will be sent out in the next couple weeks.

Esports - There is an Esports interest meeting TODAY! students should fill out the interest survey in their grade level schoology group.

Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE) - TYE will start on Wednesday, February 5th. Students can sign up here

Chess Club - Chess will begin on Monday, February 10th in Room A211. Spaces are limited! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard will meet on Wednesday, February 5th.  

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, February 10th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Welcome Back! As we set intentions for 2025, we invite you and your family to participate in this Gratitude Challenge.

Happy New Year!
Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight 

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

For questions, email - [email protected]

Website - https://www.harpertherapygroup.com/

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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

February 6 - 100th Day of School

February 17 - President's Day (Holiday)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | January 27th, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast1 month 4 weeks ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. 

Cheer Coach Of The Year! Inaugural Beyond the Battle Walk in memory of Vivian Seay

Register Here

Seussical the Musical - Tickets on sale now!

Experience a magical, musical extravaganza with all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters! The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s — and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. This show is appropriate for ALL AGES. Visit Robinsondrama.org for more information. 

Robinson International Show

The Robinson International Show has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19th. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. You my still purchase tickets online here. We look forward to seeing you!

PTSO Staff Support!

Let's spread some sunshine to our hardworking staff! There is a Zen Den that could use some goodies and some Keurig coffee pods, too! 

Our Robinson PTSO would like to support our school by having some goodies for all our staff who are working hard at Robinson, just as we have done in the past. 

We are collecting store bought individually wrapped crackers, chips, candy or snacks. They will most likely be distributed in the TWELVE (!!!) staff workrooms and to our custodial staff and security staff.

Please label any donations "Robinson PTSO" drop off any drinks or goodies to door 1 at Robinson.  Donations will be appreciated from now until February 28.  You may also drop off any donations to Maria Schafer's covered porch near the Burke Centre Library Please email at [email protected] for the address.  

There is also a Sign Up Genius:

2025 Winter Goodies for our Staffulty

Weather Related Closures and Delays

Information regarding school delays and closures can be found in a variety of ways (email, website, twitter, etc.).  Please see the resources on this page to learn more about school closures and access resources if needed.

Speech and Debate Volunteers Needed! MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 3rd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Spring Track - Is your child interested in Spring Track? Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form. All forms are due to the Sub-school 8 office no later than Monday, March 24th. 

If your child participated in Cross Country, we do not need a new Physical Form or Emergency Care Form. 

Additional information about Track will be sent out in the next couple weeks.

Esports - There will be an Esports interest meeting on Monday, February 3rd. students should fill out the interest survey in their grade level schoology group.

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard will meet on Wednesday, February 5th.  

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Vex Robotics - Vex Robotics is an 11 week program that requires Registration. Please use the QR code below or register here. For questions about Vex Robotics please contact, [email protected]

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, February 10th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Welcome Back! As we set intentions for 2025, we invite you and your family to participate in this Gratitude Challenge.

Happy New Year!
Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight 

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

For questions, email - [email protected]

Website - https://www.harpertherapygroup.com/

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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

January 28 - End of Quarter 2

January 29 - Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)

February 17 - President's Day (Holiday)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | January 20, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast2 months ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

Schools and offices are closed Monday, January 20, to celebrate and reflect on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

Girls XC Coach Of The Year! PTSO Spirit Night - 1/21 Robinson International Show

The Robinson International Show has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19th. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. You my still purchase tickets online here. We look forward to seeing you!

PTSO Staff Support!

Let's spread some sunshine to our hardworking staff! There is a Zen Den that could use some goodies and some Keurig coffee pods, too! 

Our Robinson PTSO would like to support our school by having some goodies for all our staff who are working hard at Robinson, just as we have done in the past. 

We are collecting store bought individually wrapped crackers, chips, candy or snacks. They will most likely be distributed in the TWELVE (!!!) staff workrooms and to our custodial staff and security staff.

Please label any donations "Robinson PTSO" drop off any drinks or goodies to door 1 at Robinson.  Donations will be appreciated from now until February 28.  You may also drop off any donations to Maria Schafer's covered porch near the Burke Centre Library Please email at [email protected] for the address.  

There is also a Sign Up Genius:

2025 Winter Goodies for our Staffulty

Weather Related Closures and Delays

Information regarding school delays and closures can be found in a variety of ways (email, website, twitter, etc.).  Please see the resources on this page to learn more about school closures and access resources if needed.

Speech and Debate Volunteers Needed! MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 2nd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • 2nd Quarter club activities and descriptions
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Spring Track - Is your child interested in Spring Track? Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form

If your child participated in Cross Country, we do not need a new Physical Form or Emergency Care Form. 

Additional information about Track will be sent out in the next couple weeks.

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard will begin on Wednesday, January 22nd. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Vex Robotics - Vex Robotics is an 11 week program that requires Registration. Please use the QR code below or register here. For questions about Vex Robotics please contact, [email protected]

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, January 27th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Welcome Back! As we set intentions for 2025, we invite you and your family to participate in this Gratitude Challenge.

Happy New Year!
Robinson’s Librarians

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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

January 28 - End of Quarter 2

January 29 - Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | January 13, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast2 months 1 week ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

We want to highlight that January is National Mentoring Month

The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at [email protected]

Robinson Curriculum Night

We invite parents of all rising 7th-12th graders to attend our curriculum night and learn more about the wide array of courses available to students.  

This will take place on January 15th from 5:00pm-8:00pm but we encourage you to visit this link to find more information about the event.

Robinson International Show

The Robinson International Show unfortunately needed to postpone their show due to school closures.  We will communicate and advertise the new date and time as soon as we are able.

Lightspeed Parent Reports

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Weather Related Closures and Delays

Information regarding school delays and closures can be found in a variety of ways (email, website, twitter, etc.).  Please see the resources on this page to learn more about school closures and access resources if needed.

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

There will not be after-school activities or late buses on Wednesday, January 15th due to Curriculum Night!

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 2nd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • 2nd Quarter club activities and descriptions
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Spring Track - Is your child interested in Spring Track? Please fill out the Spring Track Registration Form

If your child participated in Cross Country, we do not need a new Physical Form or Emergency Care Form. 

Additional information about Track will be sent out in the next couple weeks.

Football Conditioning - Football conditioning meets on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Arena. Students must fill out a permission slip to attend. The forms can be turned into Sub-School 8 or to Coach Arena. Students should meet in the gym after-school.

Color Guard - Color Guard will begin on Wednesday, January 22nd. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Vex Robotics - Vex Robotics is an 11 week program that requires Registration. Please use the QR code below or register here. For questions about Vex Robotics please contact, [email protected]

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, January 27th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Welcome Back! As we set intentions for 2025, we invite you and your family to participate in this Gratitude Challenge.

Happy New Year!
Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

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 – Ms. Kirwan [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

January 20 - Inauguration Day (Holiday)

January 28 - End of Quarter 2

January 29 - Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | January 6, 2025

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast2 months 2 weeks ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing students and staff once FCPS schools reopen from the weather related closure.

Weather Related Closures and Delays

Information regarding school delays and closures can be found in a variety of ways (email, website, twitter, etc.).  Please see the resources on this page to learn more about school closures and access resources if needed.

Lightspeed Parent Reports

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Robinson International Show

Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Robinson International Show!!! The show is on Friday, January 10th at 7:00 pm in Russell Theater. A tailgate offering food sales will take place in the Gold Cafeteria beginning at 5:00 pm. Don’t miss this student run production that showcases cultural songs, dances, and costumes. The evenings activities are sponsored by the Asian Student Association, Latin American Student Association, and Student Equity Organization.

Show tickets are $10 and available for purchase via E-Tix: https://bit.ly/3ZjaQF8

Inquiries can be directed to Mrs. Gagnon or Ms. Stark: [email protected].

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 2nd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • 2nd Quarter club activities and descriptions
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays in the blue cafeteria! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Vex Robotics - Vex Robotics is an 11 week program that requires Registration. Please use the QR code below or register here. For questions about Vex Robotics please contact, [email protected]

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, January 6th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

When school is closed, please visit the Robinson Library website to access our digital library collection - eBooks and audiobooks - for fantastic titles that can be checked out from home!

Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

Enjoy the snow day!

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. Carter [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

January 20 - Inauguration Day (Holiday)

January 28 - End of Quarter 2

January 29 - Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | December 16, 2024

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast3 months 1 week ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

Congratulations to our MS Quizbowl Team

On Saturday the MS Quiz Bowl team attended a tournament at Katherine Johnson Middle School. They earned a 6-2 record and finished in 3rd place overall and qualified for the MS National Championship Tournament in Chicago in May! There were 24 teams in attendance.

Two players finished in the top 20: Ryan M. was 13th and Dylan N. was 14th out of 113 total players. Congrats to Ryan, Dylan, Drew S. and Max P. on a job well done!

Lightspeed Parent Reports

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Lamb Center Donation Drive Robinson International Show

Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Robinson International Show!!! The show is on Friday, January 10th at 7:00 pm in Russell Theater. A tailgate offering food sales will take place in the Gold Cafeteria beginning at 5:00 pm. Don’t miss this student run production that showcases cultural songs, dances, and costumes. The evenings activities are sponsored by the Asian Student Association, Latin American Student Association, and Student Equity Organization.

Show tickets are $10 and available for purchase via E-Tix: https://bit.ly/3ZjaQF8

Inquiries can be directed to Mrs. Gagnon or Ms. Stark: [email protected].

Buy a Yearbook today!

Only one more month to pre-order your 2025 ROBO yearbook at the best price! Both MS & HS books are available for purchase at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com using the school codes, HS:5072 / MS:5050. Prices will increase January 1st, 2025. Contact the MS/HS yearbook Adviser, Ms.Gray with any questions!

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 2nd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • 2nd Quarter club activities and descriptions
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Football Conditioning Interest meeting - There will be a Football Conditioning Interest meeting on Wednesday, December 18th after-school. This is open to 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in football. The meeting will take place in the Gold Cafeteria. There will be late buses available. Please see Coach Arena if you have any questions!

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Vex Robotics - Vex Robotics is an 11 week program that requires Registration. Please use the QR code below or register here. For questions about Vex Robotics please contact, [email protected]

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, January 6th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Students please join us in the library to pick out some great books before winter break! Browse the shelves or ask a librarian for a recommendation.

When school is closed over break, please visit the Robinson Library website to access our digital library collection - eBooks and audiobooks - for fantastic titles that can be checked out from home!

Wishing you all a safe and relaxing winter break!
Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

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. Carter [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

December 23-January 3 - Winter Break (Holiday)

January 20 - Inauguration Day (Holiday)

January 28 - End of Quarter 2

January 29 - Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

Robinson Student Ram Blast | December 9, 2024

Robinson Middle School Ram Blast3 months 2 weeks ago

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STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Calendar Reminders

See the complete school year calendar.

Outstanding Employee Award Winners

Hi Ram Fam!
Check out this year’s Outstanding Employee Award winners with their big fake $1,000,000 checks! We’re so lucky to have these amazing educators in our building! Thank you so much to those of you that sent in nominations this year. We will share your write-ups with all the teachers.

Tree Sale for Robinson Baseball  Chorus Fundraiser TODAY! Winter Food Drive Lamb Center Donation Drive Robinson International Show

Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Robinson International Show!!! The show is on Friday, January 10th at 7:00 pm in Russell Theater. A tailgate offering food sales will take place in the Gold Cafeteria beginning at 5:00 pm. Don’t miss this student run production that showcases cultural songs, dances, and costumes. The evenings activities are sponsored by the Asian Student Association, Latin American Student Association, and Student Equity Organization.

Show tickets are $10 and available for purchase via E-Tix: https://bit.ly/3ZjaQF8

Inquiries can be directed to Mrs. Gagnon or Ms. Stark: [email protected].

Buy a Yearbook today!

Only one more month to pre-order your 2025 ROBO yearbook at the best price! Both MS & HS books are available for purchase at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com using the school codes, HS:5072 / MS:5050. Prices will increase January 1st, 2025. Contact the MS/HS yearbook Adviser, Ms.Gray with any questions!

MS Clubs & Activities Program

Important Program Information:

  • The After-School Registration form is required for ALL Robinson Middle School students (regardless of intent to participate). 
  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 2nd Quarter Calendar. Please remember that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • 2nd Quarter club activities and descriptions
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. The sign-up is posted around 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 
  • Check out our Program Preview for additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle

Clubs/Activities:

Sports Stretching - There will be one more session of Sports Stretching! Thursday, December 5th and Thursday, December 12th. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Dungeons and Dragons meets on Mondays! Students should sign up on the morning schoology post. 

Vex Robotics - Vex Robotics is an 11 week program that requires Registration. Please use the QR code below or register here. For questions about Vex Robotics please contact, [email protected]

Anime Club - Anime Club meets on Mondays in Room B226. 

Artistic Nail Club -Students will have the chance to be artistic and creative in nail designs. Artistic Nail Club meets on Mondays after-school.

Battle of the Books - A club where students will make new friends, have fun reading new books, and test their book knowledge and teamwork by participating in a county-wide battle. Commitment is necessary. The next meeting is on Monday, December 16th. 

Improv Club - Is your child interested in Improvisational Comedy? They should join the Improv Club in D106. Late buses will be available. No experience necessary. Join the MS Improv Schoology Group with the code 9ZDH-R564-2H5JX to stay up to date on all things MS Improv. 

Lego Robotics - Meets Wednesdays After School in Room A211. 

Mock Trial Club -  Would you like your child to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are they interested in learning about the legal profession? Do they like storytelling or public speaking? They should attend Mock Trial Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 in A-211! Sponsored by Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Hauser.

Quizbowl - Does your child like testing their knowledge in Academic Subjects? If so, they should check out Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-style game in which teams compete to answer questions, ranging in subject from literature and science to history and pop culture. Quizbowl is co-ed!

Robinson Families,

Thank you to all the families who donated card games last month. We appreciate your generosity, and our students will enjoy the new games!

Best,

Robinson’s Librarians

Social Work Spotlight

Kristen Licciardo, LCSW (MS)

Community Resource Information for Reference

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. Carter [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Hall [email protected]

8th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen [email protected]

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons [email protected]

 

School Psychologist – Erika King ([email protected])

School Social Worker – Kristen Licciardo ([email protected])

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton ([email protected])

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello ([email protected])

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank ([email protected]

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Important Dates

December 23-January 3 - Winter Break (Holiday)

January 20 - Inauguration Day (Holiday)

January 28 - End of Quarter 2

January 29 - Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)

Quick Links & Phone Numbers Helpful Resources RMS Administration

Carly Zook:             7th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Malicia Braxton:     8th Grade Principal | [email protected]

Katy Frank:             Director, Student Services | [email protected]

Courtney Molle:      After-School Program Specialist | [email protected]

5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.426.2102
Attendance: 703.426.6040 | Web | Twitter

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