K.W. Barrett Elementary

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera (Virtual)
2024-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to discuss various topics with community members. Community members are welcome to meet with a Board member during Virtual Open Office Hours for five minutes. To participate, individuals must sign-up ahead of time using the SignUpGenius link posted the Friday before Open Office Hours and select a time slot for an individual meeting. (Date and/or time are subject to change).
Open Office Hours are not held during Winter or Spring Break or over the summer.

Holiday - Independence Day
2024-07-04

First Day of Summer School
2024-07-08, 2025-07-07, 2026-07-06

School Board Meeting - Organizational Meeting
2024-07-08 19:00 - 22:00
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/

School Board Meeting
2024-07-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 and 28 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.

School Board Retreat
2024-07-23 09:00 - 16:00

Last Day of Summer School
2024-08-02, 2025-08-01, 2026-07-31

First Day of School K-12
2024-08-26, 2025-08-25

First Day of School PreK & VPI
2024-08-27

Holiday-Labor Day (Thru Sept. 2)
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-02

Barrett PTA Meeting
2024-09-03 19:00 - 20:00
You are invited to the first Barrett PTA meeting of the school year on Tuesday September 3 at 7PM. See email for link to the PTA meeting on Zoom.

Barrett Ice Cream Social
2024-09-06 18:30 - 19:30
Please join us on the playground for complimentary ice cream from the Barrett PTA.

Back to School Night
2024-09-12 17:00 - 18:30
Thursday, September 12 from 5-6:30PM is Back to School Night.
Back to School Night provides parents and caregivers with the opportunity to learn about their child’s grade level curriculum and what is in store for their child.From 5:00- 5:20 PM, there will be a welcome and greeting from the Principal. There will be an opportunity to meet the school’s student success team such as the School Counselor and the academic coaches that support teachers.From 5:25-5:55 PM, parents will have the opportunity to join the 1st session.From 6:00-6:30 PM, parents with multiple children will have an opportunity to join the 2nd session.Each session is 30 minutes in length. Information from the first session is repeated in the 2nd session.Our Specials teachers (PE, Art, Library, Music, and Project Discovery) will be in the library for parents interested in learning more about our Specials curriculum.

School Board Work Session
2024-09-24 09:00 - 16:30
UPDATED
9:00 Instructional Technology
10:45 Partnerships
1:00 Career Center Programming
2:45 Planning Factors
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 - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03

Elementary Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2024-10-10, 2025-03-13

No School for Students - Elementary & Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences and High School Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-11

No School for Students - Countywide Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-14

Early Release for all Students - Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-30, 2024-12-11, 2025-01-15, 2025-02-05

Emergency Preparedness Week - Lock & Talk
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:00
Lock and Talk is a suicide prevention strategy designed to limit access to firearms, poisons, and medication for someone who may be at risk of suicide. It is part of a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention in Arlington County.
Join us in-person or virtually on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:00pm-7:00pm
for a Lock & Talk presentation by the Arlington County Department of Human Services at:
Kenmore Middle School
200 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204
Virtual: Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/PDqrUi9kI1U

Holiday - Diwali
2024-11-01

No School for Students - End of 1st Quarter & Professional Learning
2024-11-04

No School for Students - Grade Prep Day
2024-11-05, 2025-01-31, 2025-04-21

Holiday - Veterans Day
2024-11-11

School Board Work Session
2024-11-19 09:00 - 16:30
9:00 Program Capacity Study and Class Size
10:45 Non-Traditional Secondary Programs
1:00 Boundaries and Options Programs
2:45 Budget
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 - Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29

Winter Break
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03, 2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02

Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
2025-01-20

Summer Activities Fair 2025
2025-01-27 18:00 - 20:00

School Board Work Session
2025-01-28 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #1
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.

No School for Students - End of 2nd Quarter & Professional Learning
2025-01-30

School Board Work Session (CANCELED WILL BE RESCHEDULED)
2025-02-11 18:00 - 20:00
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #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.
Note: If APS is closed due to inclement weather, the Work Session will be rescheduled for a later date.

Holiday - Presidents Day
2025-02-17

School Board Work Session
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #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.

Early Release for All Students – Professional Learning for Staff
2025-03-05

Class Picture Day Photos
2025-03-11 | Barrett
Class picture day is Tuesday, March 11! Please send your students to school on time and dressed to have their photo taken with their classmates. There is no need for families to do anything else – the teachers have already scheduled their classes for their photo.
You can preorder your copy of the class photo here and if you order before Tuesday, you will receive free shipping.
If you have any questions about photo day, please reach out to vp-internal@kwbarrettpta.org. If you have questions about ordering, please contact Victor O’Neill Studios at underclass@vosphoto.com or call (703) 532-0013 (select menu option 1).

Joint School Board/County Board Budget Work Session
2025-03-12 13:00 - 16:30

No School for Students – Elementary & Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences and High School Professional Learning for Staff
2025-03-14

Club Picture Photo Day
2025-03-21
If your student participates in a club at Barrett, we look forward to seeing your student with their best smiles on March 21. The photos will appear in the Barrett yearbook. Barrett Runners is an example of a Barrett club.

School Board Budget Work Sessions
2025-03-25 13:00 - 16:00
1:00 Budget Work Session #1
2:45 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.

Stripes Family Night at Barrett
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for STRIPES Night! 3/26/2025
When: Wednesday, March 26th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

PK-2 Students: Library from 6:00-6:30 p.m. for a read aloud and book shopping.
Grades 3-5: Info sessions on SOLs, SEL, Math, and middle school from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and then book shopping.

Free Book: Every student attending STRIPES night gets a free book from R.E.A.D.!
Artwork Display: See student work in the gym.
We hope to see you there!

Holiday - Eid al Fitr
2025-03-31

School Board Budget Work Session
2025-04-03 15:45 - 17:15
3:45 Budget Work Session #3
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.

Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2026 Budget
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00

New Date: School Board Budget Work Session w/ BAC
2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:30
Budget Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council (BAC)
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.

End of 3rd Quarter
2025-04-11, 2026-04-10

Spring Break
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-18, 2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03

School Board Meeting (Action Item-Adopt FY 2026 Budget)
2025-05-15 19:00 - 22:00

Holiday - Memorial Day
2025-05-26

School Board Work Sessions
2025-05-29 14:45 - 20:30
Subjects:
2:45 p.m. Special Education Inclusive Practices
6:30 p.m. Advisory Committees End-of-the-Year Reports
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.

Mon June 2 - Barrett Family Arts Fest
2025-06-02 17:15 - 19:30
Art walk beginning at 5:15, concert at 6:00
The chorus, band and strings Spring Concert is Monday, June 2nd.
Artwork will be on display starting at 5:15 with the concert beginning at 6:00PM

Elementary Early Release
2025-06-04, 2025-06-11, 2026-06-03, 2026-06-10

School Board Work Sessions
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Preparations for 2027-36, the Pre-Capital Improvement Plan (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.

School Board Meeting - New Date
2025-06-12 19:00 - 22:00

Last Day of School (All Students) - Early Release
2025-06-18

Holiday - Juneteenth
2025-06-19

School Board Meeting - CANCELED
2025-06-26 19:00 - 22:00

Holiday - July 4th
2025-07-04

School Board Meeting/Organizational Meeting
2025-07-08 10:30 - 12:30

First Day of School PreK and VPI
2025-08-26

Holiday: Labor Day
2025-08-29 - 2025-09-01

Barrett PTA Meeting via Zoom
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom

Elementary School Back-to-School Night
2025-09-11

Barrett Back to School Night
2025-09-11 18:30 - 19:45
6:30pm for Back to School Night 2025

6:30-6:40 p.m.: General Session in the library

6:45–7:10 p.m.: First Session

7:15–7:40 p.m.: Second Session

Back To School Night Presentation Locations:

Grade
Location

PK
Room 121 for Mulholland / Room 132 for Garman/Weir / Room 134 for Gerald

K
Room 119 for Torres / ART Room 16 for Hines, Bowser, Myers

1
Room 137 for Wetmore, Smith, Hensley / Room 133 for Flores

2
Room 201

3
Room 127

4
Room 215

5
Room 233

MIPA
Room 213 for Noviello / Room 1 for Mini MIPA

Life Skills
Room 100E for Halligan

Specials Teachers, Student Services/ Mental Health Team
Library

Please note, if you need support with the online Back to School packets, staff will be available to help in the main lobby area from 6pm-8pm.

Padres Unidos: Supporting English Learners by Ms. Kester
2025-09-19 09:30 - 10:30
Join us for an informative and engaging session focused on how we support English learners at Barrett Elementary. Parents will learn about the programs, resources, and strategies used to help students thrive academically and socially while developing their English language skills. This is a great opportunity to meet staff, ask questions, and discover ways to support your child’s learning at home.

Holiday: Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23

Work Sessions
2025-09-30 09:00 - 16:00
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

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

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.

Dental Clinic at Barrett
2026-01-21 08:00 - 16:00
VA Smiles Mobile Dental Clinic. The enrollment form is sent home via your child’s backpack.

Barrett Dental Clinic
2026-01-26 08:30 - 16:00
For more information https://barrett.apsva.us/post/barrett-dental-clinic-sign-up/

End of 2nd Quarter
2026-01-29

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

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.

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.

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

Holiday: Juneteenth
2026-06-19

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