K.W. Barrett Elementary

Roving Readers: Celebrations Around the Word
2025-12-09 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
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

School Board Meeting
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, 2026-03-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-30 19:00 - 22:00 and 3 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.

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

Early Release for All Students
2026-01-14
Countywide professional learning for staff

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

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

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.

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

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
