STUDENT RAM PAGE

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

Reminder: Schools Close 3 Hours Early

Reminder that all FCPS schools and offices closed three hours early on Monday, March 16, 2026 due to possible severe weather. Additional details at http://fcps.edu/alerts

Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating! In Islam, Eid al-Fitr is a 3 day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends. #OurFCPS

As a reminder, Thursday, March 19, is an evening only observance day for Eid al-Fitr, which begins at sundown. Friday, March 20, is a holiday and all schools and offices are closed. See the complete school year calendar.

Friday March 20 is Nowruz. Nowruz, meaning “New Day,” is a more than 3,000-year-old spring festival marking the first day of the new year at the vernal equinox. Rooted in ancient Persian civilization, it is widely celebrated as the national new year in Iran and Afghanistan and across many Central Asian nations. Families welcome the new season with festive meals, gift-giving, and the beautiful tradition of the Haft-Seen table, filled with symbols of new life and renewal. #OurFCPS

As a reminder, Friday, March 20, is a holiday and all schools and offices are closed. See the complete school year calendar.

The following juniors represented Robinson well among 200 junior student leaders in the DMV area at the 19^th West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference in Washington, DC on Thursday, March 12:

Clara Ford

Jason Fregoso

Margaret Fugate

Caelan Heron

Adam Lash

Lily LoGrasso

Caitlyn Murphy

William Zagurski

Additionally,

• Clara and Margaret, who were among the 36 students considered most engaged in their small groups; are eligible for a WPLEC Scholarship after submitting an essay on an ethical dilemma prompt they received at the conference.
• Caelan, who had a key role in his group’s skit which won the competition among the 12 groups for demonstrating the ethical decision-making model in resolving a real-world student ethical dilemma

Well done, Rams!  We're proud of you!

Family Engagement Survey

Participate today! 

Your voice matters! 

Share your thoughts around important topics impacting your student’s success.By participating in the Family Engagement Survey, parents/caregivers are making their voices heard. Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment
• Communication
• Student success
• Advocacy
• Family and school partnerships
• Community partnerships

Help us better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

TAKE THE SURVEY!

Visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information.

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

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

Come out to support Robinson Crew by getting dinner at El Pueblo Restaurant on March 18, 2026 between 5pm and 9pm.  Mention "Robinson Crew" when placing an in-store or to-go order!

10th grade IB MYP Personal Project Exhibition

The IB Middle Year Program invites families to come and view some of the 10th grade student’s Personal Projects in the library from 6-7PM on Tuesday March 24.

Applications are now open for PTSO Scholarships that include the Delta Scholarship, the Purple Start/Military Family Scholarship, the Friend of Robinson Scholarship and the First Generation Scholarship.  

Visit this link to get more information and to apply.  The application deadline is April 10, 2026.

Student Fasting Meal Kits

From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Important Meal Kit Information: 

• Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
• Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
• Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
• Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.

Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
• February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
• February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
• March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
• March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026

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

Springfield-Annandale AAUW Student Award

Springfield-Annandale Branch of AAUW: Student Inclusion Recognition Award Nominations Open, Closes April 7

The Springfield-Annandale branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is committed to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. We are pleased to announce the 2026 Student Inclusion Recognition Award.

This award recognizes high school juniors who actively promote inclusion and a strong sense of belonging within their school communities. Applicants are asked to submit an original, student-created short video that highlights real examples of how they help create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

Award Details: 

Eligibility: Open to all high school juniors attending one of the following schools:

• Annandale High School
• Fairfax High School
• Lake Braddock Secondary School
• Lewis High School
• Robinson Secondary School
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
• West Springfield High School
• Woodson High School

Awards:

1st Place: $1,000

2nd Place: $750

3rd Place: $500

Honorable Mentions: Certificate only

Video Submission Guidelines: “Inclusion in Action”

Your video should show how you help make your school a more inclusive and welcoming place for all. It must reflect your own experiences, voice, and creativity.

Submissions may include a combination of video footage, still photos, or slides with narration, or a recorded video of the applicant speaking about their efforts to advance inclusion within their school and community.

Content Requirements: 

• Theme: Focus on real examples of inclusion - how you promote belonging and inclusion, and make a positive difference in your school community.
• Length: Must be between 2 to 4 minutes in length. 
• Format: Filmed horizontally, with clear audio and visuals, uploaded to YouTube. (It may be unlisted, but open for viewing to anyone that has access to the link.) 

Originality and Authenticity Standards: 

To ensure submissions represent real student voices and creativity, strict authenticity standards apply:

• Originality: All footage, narration, and editing must be your own work. You may include classmates or teachers with their permission. 
• AI Restriction: Do not use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, video generators, voice clones, avatars, or automated editing programs) that create or narrate content. 
• Narration/Dialogue: All narration or dialogue should be spoken by you or real participants - not computer-generated voices. 
• Visuals: Visuals which can include still photos and video footage must be recorded by you or your school community, not AI-created or stock footage.
• Editing Tools: Standard editing tools (like iMovie, CapCut, Canva, or slide-by-slide narration over a PowerPoint or Google Slides deck) can be used, but the ideas, words, and visuals must be original. 
• On-Screen Text: If text is included on screen, it should reflect your own writing. 
• Tip: If your submission includes interviews or group projects, list participants and their roles in a short end credits/slide or a narration. 

Evaluation Criteria: 

Videos will be judged based on the following criteria:

• 30% Positive impact or message 
• 30% Clear connection to inclusion and belonging
• 20% Authentic student voice
• 20% Creativity, clarity and overall presentation

Submission:

Submit your completed application, which includes a link to your final video, on this Google form https://forms.gle/gXCM15viVoiyyezi9 by April 7, 2026.

Awards will be announced in late April and presented in May.

For any questions on this award process or submissions, please contact AAUW Springfield-Annandale Co-Vice President of Program Beth Boivin at elboivin@gmail.com

On Wednesday, March 18th from 10:30am-1:30pm (during the middle school and high school lunches) we will be giving our students treats and snacks. Why? It's just a way to acknowledge each and every student with a treat - that is just for them, hence "This is For You"! Shhh..... it's a secret for the students! A signup for volunteers will be out closer to the big event!

Want to shop easily online? Purchases ship directly to the organizer.

Shop Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/TIFY-DonationSignup2026
Shop Walmart: https://tinyurl.com/ThisIsForYouWalmart2026
Shop elsewhere or homemade: https://tinyurl.com/ThisIsForYou2026

Questions: Contact Sandy.Glotfelty@gmail.com

After a two-year hiatus, the Robinson Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament returns! Join us on April 10, 2026 at Stonewall Golf Club (Gainesville, VA) for a day of great golf, community, and giving back.

This charity tournament supports the Robinson Athletics Boosters Program, helping provide essential resources for our student-athletes—on the field and beyond. Grab your foursome, sponsor a hole, or get involved and make a real impact!