STUDENT RAM BLAST

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

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and Robinson honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present.

Crew Restaurant Night

Crew is having a restaurant fundraising night on Wednesday, October 14th from 5-9 at Chipotle. Come out and support Robinson Crew!

Superintendent Community Conversations

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:

• Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
• Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
• Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
• Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School

Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.

Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey

As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.

The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns. 

Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15. 

Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school. 

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.

FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers

FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.

Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:

• Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
• Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.

Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.

Save the Date: Community Resource Fair!

Robinson and Lake Braddock Secondary Schools are hosting a joint Community Resource Fair on Thursday, October 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lake Braddock SS Cafeteria (Door 15). Come explore Fairfax County resources related to health, recreation, education, and family partnerships.

For questions, contact Carla Quiroga-Anello (cquirogaanel@fcps.edu), Robinson Secondary Family Liaison.

Stock the Staff Work Rooms Drive

Our teachers, staff and administration all work so hard for our students!  Here's a chance to give back and show our appreciation!

The Fall PTSO "Thank you! Drive"

Let's spread some sunshine to our hardworking staff and faculty at Robinson! With end of Quarter approaching, let's show our love by stocking the workrooms with some fun snacks.

The PTSO is organizing a donation drive of store bought individually wrapped crackers, chips, candy or snacks. They will be distributed in the TWELVE (!!!) staff workrooms and to our custodial staff and security staff.  We are coordinating the drive for Oct 5 - Oct 26 (but we never turn away a donation if it comes later!) 

You can donate several ways: 

1) There is an Amazon Wish list below and the items can be delivered to the Paredes House. Again, please make sure any donations are marked "PTSO".

Amazon Wish List with items on it:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2669H2CHCZKQF?ref_=wl_share

2) Drop off any donations at the Paredes House in Burke. Please email kathyrparedes@yahoo.com for the exact address near the Burke Library. Please mark it PTSO.   

See Sign Up Genius for suggestions    

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A9A728ABF5C16-66437856-goodies                                    

3) Drop any donations at Door 1 at Robinson. Please label any donations "Robinson PTSO" 

Thank you for being part of making Robinson such a special place!

World Languages Credit by Exam

FCPS WLCBE 2026

World Languages Credit by Exam
Earn world language credits for demonstrating
language proficiency in a language other than English!

About the FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam (WLCBE):
The exam assesses language proficiency in languages other than English.

Students who take the exam may earn up to three passing world language credits for levels one, two, and/or three for the language of the exam.

The credits may fulfill the world languages requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma.

The FCPS WLCBE is also an approved assessment for awarding the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) Seal of Biliteracy.

The exam is offered one time per school year for the languages listed on the FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam website (see below).

A student may participate in the exam two times per language, once per year, between grades 7 through 12. In other words, students have two chances per language to earn credits by taking the exam, but may only take the exam one time per year.

Registration:
September 8 through October 16, 2026.
Late registrations will not be accepted.
See your counselor to register or for more information.

Testing Time & Location:
The WLCBE will be offered at Robinson Secondary School between November 9-20, 2026.
See your counselor for more information.

Learn more about the FCPS Credit by Exam Website:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages WLCreditExam@fcps.edu
Fairfax County Public Schools | Instructional Services | World Languages | WLCreditExam@fcps.edu

Jazz Band Auditions

The Robinson Jazz Band is a great way for experienced musicians to connect with jazz, latin, rock, and pop styles of music.

Jazz Band Auditions will take place during all RAISE periods between October 5 and October 16. Auditions are open to all students enrolled in band as a class AND non-band students who play PIANO, GUITAR, UPRIGHT BASS, or BASS GUITAR. Afterschool audition times can be scheduled as needed.

Audition music will be available in the band room beginning September 14th. Please visit the MS band room to sign up for an audition time and pick up audition materials (Room 402).

Robinson ANGP Spiritwear

Check out the Robinson Spiritwear available on the Robinson ANGP website!

Buy now while supplies last! Merchandise | Robinson Secondary All Night Grad Party

Email Treasurer@robinsonangp.org with questions!

Robinson Gear

New Year. New Gear. Same Ram Pride.  Consider this your sign to refresh your Robinson spirit wear lineup and start the school year in style.

The official Robinson Rams Spirit Wear Store is stocked and ready with ALL NEW gear!