STUDENT RAM PAGE

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

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.

Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.

Subschool 11 Assistant Principal Sam Tolan

We are excited to share that Sam Tolan will be joining our administrative team as the new Assistant Principal for Subschool 11. Sam is thrilled to be returning to Robinson.

Mrs. Tolan brings a wealth of experience in instructional leadership, student support, and school culture. She most recently served as an Assistant Principal at South County High School, where she supervised special education and multilingual departments, supported master scheduling and staffing, and led tiered academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.

Mrs. Tolan did have a previous time at Robinson, where she served as an Assistant Principal for Staff Development and later as a Systems of Support Advisor. Throughout her career, Sam has been deeply committed to restorative practices, MTSS, and building strong, inclusive school communities.

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.

Registration is open for the 3rd Annual Stick Strong with Viv Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic

This will be on Saturday March 7th; 9:00-10:30 for Kindergarteners to 5th Graders and 11:00am-12:30pm for 6th to 8th graders. To register, please follow this link.

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.

From Robinson’s Family Liaison

Family Resource Center March Webinars

Families are invited to join the upcoming March webinars designed to support parents with practical tools and encouragement:

• Tips to Reduce Parent Stress and Anxiety Tuesday, March 3, 10–11:30 a.m.
• You’re Not Doing It Wrong: Parenting Through “Bumps” with Neurodivergent Kids Friday, March 6, 10–11:30 a.m.
• Why Smart Kids Struggle Wednesday, March 11, 10–11:30 a.m.
• BIS Part 3: How to Develop Emotional Regulation with Your Child Friday, March 13, 10–11:30 a.m.

Registration links are available here: Register for Free Webinars and Events | Fairfax County Public Schools

FCPS ACE Adult English Classes – Spring Semester Enrollment Open

Adults in our community can enroll in comprehensive ESOL classes through FCPS Adult and Community Education. Classes are offered at multiple proficiency levels, with morning and evening options available at locations across the county. More information and registration: FCPS Adult and Community Education ESOL Classes

College Access Fairfax hosts Paying for College: The Financial Aid Process for Underclassmen

(March 7 and March 12 | Virtual)

Virtual workshop for students in grades 9–11 and their families. Learn how financial aid works, when to apply, types and sources of aid, required forms, and how financial need is determined. Free and open to all families. Link for more information

Family Academy

The Family Academy from FCPS offers free workshops and resources to help families support their children’s academic success and well-being. Topics include understanding the school system, college and career planning, mental health, special education, and learning strategies at home. Sessions are offered virtually and in person throughout the year and are open to all families. Learn more: https://www.fcps.edu/family-academy

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.

Rho Kappa Food Drive

Rho Kappa is hosting a food drive from March 2 to March 13, collecting non-perishable items for the local non-profit Food for Others. The food drive is open to everyone, and collection boxes will be in B104, B204, C106 and C215.

All Night Grade Party Mulch Fundraiser

Use this link to order mulch to your house and also support the Robinson Class of 2026 All Night Grad Party.  There are options of black or brown mulch and free delivery is possible with a minimum order amount.  You must order by March 5, 2026. 

The bulk options are a great deal for families who need 56+ bags and/or live outside of the Robinson school district! Must select the flat $100 delivery fee when ordering and the vendor will work with you to schedule a delivery date. 

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!