K.W. Barrett Elementary

Holiday: Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23

Work Sessions
2025-09-30 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Work Session on Planning Factors – Planning for Phase 2 Implementation
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. – Work Session on the Human Resources Audit Report – Update on Implementation
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Work Session on the Feasibility Studies
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. – Work Session on FY 2027-36 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Direction
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Holiday: Yom Kippur
2025-10-02

Photos for Students - Picture Day at Barrett
2025-10-03
Photo make-up date: November 14, 2025

Padres Unidos: Standards-Based Grading and Reporting-Decoding Report Cards
2025-10-03 09:30 - 23:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Curious about how your child’s progress is measured? Join us for an informative session on Standards-Based Grading and Reporting. Learn how to read and understand your child’s report card, what the grading standards mean, and how they reflect your child’s learning and growth. This session will help you feel confident in supporting your child’s academic journey.

Advanced Academics Introduction (Online)
2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:00
The Advanced Academics Introduction will take place online with the same Zoom link that will be used for the PTA meeting following the presentation.

Barrett PTA Meeting & Presentation on Student Support Process
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:30

AI in APS: Virtual Community Town Hall
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00
As part of our Year of Empowered AI Learning in APS, we are excited to invite you to a virtual Community Town Hall on Artificial Intelligence on Wed, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.

At this session, you can learn more about our adopted instructional platform, SchoolAI, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Learn more.
Spanish, Mongolian, Amharic and Arabic interpretation is available.
If you have questions that you would like to have addressed during the live event, please add them here: Community Pre-event Questions for APS AI Town Hall

School Board Meeting
2025-10-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00 and 6 more dates
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Elementary/Middle Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2025-10-10, 2026-03-12

No School for Students
2025-10-13
Elementary/Middle Parent Teacher Conferences; Professional Learning for HS staff

Barrett Garden Work Day
2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00

Holiday: Diwali
2025-10-20

Roving Readers: Hispanic Heritage Month
2025-10-21 09:30 - 14:30
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Barrett Elementary welcomed parents and community volunteers for a special event. Guests visited classrooms to read books celebrating Hispanic culture, language, and stories, helping to foster a love of reading and cultural pride among our students. If you are interested in participating in future Roving Readers events, please contact Mr. Ramírez.

Padres Unidos: ParentVue and ParentSquare Workshop-Part 1
2025-10-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Need help logging in or using ParentVUE and ParentSquare? Whether you’re creating an account, resetting a password, or just figuring out how to use the tools—this basic, hands-on workshop is for you! We’ll guide you step-by-step so you can stay connected with your child’s school and classroom updates.

Barrett Book Fair
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-31

Early Release for All Students
2025-10-29, 2026-01-14
Countywide professional learning for staff

End of 1st Quarter
2025-11-03

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2025-11-04, 2026-01-30, 2026-04-13

Math Strategies for Families: Fact Fluency
2025-11-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Join Barrett’s Math Coaches for a beginner-friendly, hands-on session at the Lubber Run Community Center. Parents will explore fun and engaging math games and strategies that students use in class and learn how to use them at home too!

Holiday: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11

School Photo Make Up Picture Day
2025-11-14

Padres Unidos: ParentVue and ParentSquare Workshop-Part 2
2025-11-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Ready to take the next step? In Part 2 of our workshop, we’ll explore how to use ParentVUE and ParentSquare more confidently—including how to check grades, send messages, update contact info, and stay on top of school news. Whether you joined Part 1 or are jumping in now, this session will help you make the most of these powerful tools!

School Board Work Sessions
2025-11-18 09:00 - 16:30
Subject:
9:00 a.m. – Advisory Committee Working Group
10:45 a.m. – Non-Traditional Secondary Program
1:00 p.m. – Grace Hopper Center Site Programming
2:45 p.m. – High School Schedules
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Padres Unidos: Título I, el Plan de Acción Escolar, Responsabilidad y Acreditación
2025-11-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
¡Los invitamos a una reunión especial con la Dra. Rivas, directora de Barrett! Compartiremos información clave sobre el programa Título I, el Plan de Acción Escolar, responsabilidad y acreditación garantizan el éxito académico de todos los estudiantes. ¡Su participación es fundamental! Aproveche esta oportunidad para informarse y hacer preguntas .
Además, tendremos un potluck (desayuno). Traiga su platillo favorito para compartir. ¡Será un momento para aprender y convivir!

PreK We are Thankful for Family Lunch
2025-11-25 11:00 - 12:30

Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-28

Barrett PTA Meeting
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:30

Cancelada-Padres Unidos: De los Dientes de Leche a Sonrisas Radiantes! El papel de los padres en la salud bucal de sus hijos.
2025-12-05 09:30 - 10:30
¡Padres, los invitamos a una charla especial sobre el papel que ustedes juegan en la salud dental de sus hijos! Aprenderán cómo cuidar los dientes desde pequeños, prevenir problemas comunes y fomentar buenos hábitos para una sonrisa sana y duradera. Tendremos como invitada a la Dra. Estrella Cardenas.

Roving Readers: Celebrations Around the Word
2025-12-09 09:30 - 14:30
Volunteers visited classrooms at Barrett Elementary to read stories about holidays and traditions from around the globe. Students enjoyed learning how people celebrate in different ways. If you’d like to be a classroom reader for future events, please contact Mr. Ramírez.

Early Release for All Students
2025-12-10, 2026-02-11
School-based professional learning for staff

Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02

APS Summer Activities Fair
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00

Padres Unidos: English Learner Testing Explained. How Parents Can Help!
2026-01-16 09:15 - 10:30
Padres Unidos invites families of English learners to a short, practical session on the annual ACCESS for ELs test. Parents will learn what the test measures, what students are expected to do, and why ACCESS results are important for tracking language growth. Families will also explore simple ways to support their child at home and try out sample test questions to better understand the student experience.

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19

School Board Work Session #1 with ACTL
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:30
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Barrett Dental Clinic
2026-01-21 08:00 - 16:00
VA Smiles Mobile Dental Clinic. The enrollment form is sent home via your child’s backpack.
For more Information visit https://barrett.apsva.us/post/barrett-dental-clinic-sign-up
Sign up https://www.myschooldentist.com

Padres Unidos: Orientación para Padres-Swanson Middle School y Selección de Cursos (SP)
2026-01-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Acompañe a la Srta. Ortiz, Consejera de EL, y a la Sra. Rodríguez, Especialista en Familias Bilingües, en una sesión informativa diseñada para brindar a las familias una comprensión completa sobre la organización y dinámica de Swanson Middle School. Se compartirá información clave sobre la estructura de la escuela, las rutinas diarias, los apoyos disponibles y lo que pueden esperar los estudiantes al ingresar a la escuela media. También se ofrecerá una explicación detallada del proceso de selección de cursos para el próximo año escolar, incluyendo las opciones académicas y electivas disponibles.

End of 2nd Quarter
2026-01-29

Barrett Winter Concert
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Barrett

Canceled:Padres Unidos: Summer Camp Programs by the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation
2026-02-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Barrett families are invited to join the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation for an engaging presentation on the wide variety of summer camps available this summer. Learn about camp themes, schedules, registration details, financial assistance options, and the many enriching experiences designed to keep children active, curious, and connected throughout the summer. This session is a great opportunity for families to explore programs that match their child’s interests and plan ahead for a fun, safe, and memorable summer.
The presentation will be held in English. If you need an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact the school during the week of January 26.

School Board Work Session #2 with ACTL
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30

3rd Grade Outdoor Lab Field Trip
2026-02-13
Grade 3 field trip to Outdoor Lab has been scheduled for Feb. 13, 2026

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

Padres Unidos: The Power of a Positive School Climate Presented by Iván López, APS Office of School Climate and Culture
2026-02-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Join Iván López, APS Student Climate Coordinator, for an insightful session exploring how a positive school climate can transform students’ experiences, strengthen relationships, and support academic and social‑emotional growth. Families will learn what school climate means, why it matters, and how collaborative efforts between staff, students, and families help create welcoming, safe, and thriving learning environments. This presentation offers practical strategies and a deeper understanding of the role we all play in building a strong school community.

Holiday: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

School Board Work Sessions
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00
Subject:
9:00 a.m. – Educational Technology – Focus on AI
10:45 a.m. – Inclusive Practices (Special Education)
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #1
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #2
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Spring Break
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03

End of 3rd Quarter
2026-04-10

School Board Work Sessions
2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:30
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Budget Work Session #1
10:45 a.m. – Budget Work Session #2
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #3
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #4
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

School Board Work Session with BAC
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:30

Early Release for High School Students Only
2026-04-22
Full day for Elementary/Middle school students
Professional learning for high school staff

School Board Work Session with Advisory Committees - End of Year Reports
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday: Memorial Day
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-26

Holiday: Eid al-Adha
2026-05-27

School Board Work Sessions
2026-06-02 13:00 - 16:30
Subject:
1:00 p.m. – Early Childhood
2:45 p.m. – FY 2027-36 CIP
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Elementary Early Release
2026-06-03, 2026-06-10

Last Day of School (Early Release)
2026-06-18

Holiday: Juneteenth
2026-06-19

Holiday: July 4 (Observed)
2026-07-03

First Day of Summer School
2026-07-06

Last Day of Summer School
2026-07-31
