Barrett PTA Meeting & Presentation on Student Support Process
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)

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.

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.

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

Holiday: Yom Kippur
2025-10-02

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: Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23

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.

School Board Meeting
2025-09-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-27 19:00 - 22:00 and 14 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

First Day of School K-12
2025-08-25, 2024-08-26, 2023-08-27 - 2023-08-28, 2022-08-28 - 2022-08-29

Last Day of Summer School
2025-08-01, 2024-08-02, 2023-07-31 - 2023-08-01

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

First Day of Summer School
2025-07-07, 2024-07-08, 2023-07-04 - 2023-07-05

Holiday - July 4th
2025-07-04

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

Holiday - Juneteenth
2025-06-19, 2024-06-19, 2023-06-18 - 2023-06-19

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

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

Elementary Early Release
2025-06-11, 2025-06-04, 2024-06-12, 2024-06-05, 2023-06-06 - 2023-06-07

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.

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

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.

Holiday - Memorial Day
2025-05-26, 2024-05-27

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

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

Spring Break
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-18, 2024-03-25 - 2024-03-29

End of 3rd Quarter
2025-04-11

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.

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

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.

Holiday - Eid al Fitr
2025-03-31

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!

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.

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.

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

Elementary Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2025-03-13, 2024-10-10, 2024-03-14, 2023-10-19

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

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).

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

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.

Holiday - Presidents Day
2025-02-17, 2024-02-19

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Winter Break
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03, 2023-12-21 - 2023-12-29

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29, 2023-11-22 - 2023-11-24

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 - Veterans Day
2024-11-11, 2023-11-10

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

Holiday - Diwali
2024-11-01

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

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

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

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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/

Holiday - Independence Day
2024-07-04

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera (Virtual)
2024-06-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-20 19:00 - 21:00
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.

School Board Meeting
2024-06-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 and 8 more dates

Holiday - Eid al-Adha
2024-06-17

Last Day of Elementary and Middle School - Early Release
2024-06-14

Barrett 5th Grade Promotion
2024-06-12 14:15 - 15:15
5th Grade Promotion at Lubber Run Amphitheater. If raining or extreme weather, the ceremony will take place in the Barrett gym.

Last Day of High School - Early Release
2024-06-12

Public Hearing on Proposed CIP
2024-06-11 19:00 - 21:00
To sign up to speak and for speaker guidelines please click on the link: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/sign-up-to-speak/.

Open Office Hours with Bethany Zecher Sutton (Virtual)
2024-06-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-16 19:00 - 21:00

High School Early Release
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-12

Work Session on CIP with FAC and JFAC
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Joint School Board/County Board CIP Work Session
2024-06-04 15:00 - 17:00
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.
For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Work Session on Planning Factors
2024-06-04 13:00 - 14:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Strategic Plan Work Session
2024-05-30 14:45 - 16:15

CIP Work Session #1 - 3
2024-05-30 09:00 - 14:30

Open Office Hours with Miranda Turner (Virtual)
2024-05-13 18:00 - 20:00

Early Release for Elementary/Middle/High School (School-Based PL)
2024-05-03

Open Office Hours with David Priddy (Virtual)
2024-04-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-18 17:00 - 19:00

Public Hearing on the School Board Proposed FY 2025 Budget
2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:00

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton (In-person)
2024-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for board members to listen to comments and concerns and discuss various topics with community members. Community members are welcome to meet with a Board member during Open Office Hours.
The sign-up link for Tuesday, April 16, Open Office Hours will be available on Friday, April 12. The Open Office Hours for April 16 will be in person and at the Columbia Pike Library. For more details go to https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/about-the-school-board/open-office-hours/.
Open Office Hours are not held during Winter or Spring Break or over the summer.

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day); End of 3rd Quarter
2024-04-15

Holiday - Eid al-Fitr
2024-04-10

Budget Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council (BAC)
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.
For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information, and minutes are posted on BoardDocs when available.

Joint School Board/County Board Budget Work Session at Bozman Government Center
2024-03-22 15:00 - 17:00

Budget Work Session
2024-03-19 09:00 - 17:00

Barrett Garden Work Day
2024-03-16 09:00 - 12:00
Date: Saturday, March 16
Time: 9:00 AM until noon
Location: K.W. Barrett Elementary School Garden – BY THE THIRD GRADE TRAILERS

To assist us in planning, kindly sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044DA5AC2D6-47810363-kw#/
Remember to dress in comfortable clothing and wear close-toed shoes. We have lots of kid-sized gloves and garden tools, but you’re welcome to bring along any gardening tools you might have.
We’ll have water on hand – and fingers crossed for warm weather. We’re looking forward to seeing many of you there and working together to make our school garden a beautiful and productive space.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community!
Best, The Barrett School Garden Team

High School Early Release (School-Based PL)
2024-03-15

No School for Elementary & Middle School Students - Parent-Teacher Conferences
2024-03-15, 2023-10-20

Public Hearing on Superintendent's Proposed FY 2025 Budget
2024-03-14 19:00 - 21:00

Family Math Workshop
2024-03-08 09:30 - 11:00
RESCHEDULED Barrett Family Math Workshop.
Please join us for breakfast and learning!
When: Friday, March 8 from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Where: Lubber Run Community Center, Hickory Room
Hosted by the Barrett Math Coaches, Wendy Mastaler and Lauren Ferraro

No School for Students (Primary Election Day)
2024-03-05

Superintendent's Proposed FY 2025 Budget Presentation
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00

Open Office Hours with Cristina Diaz-Torres (Virtual)
2024-02-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-11-06 18:00 - 20:00

Rising Kindergarten Info Session
2024-02-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Barrett Library, VA, United States
When: Tuesday February 27 at 5PM
Where: Barrett Library
Do you have a child that will be in Kindergarten next year? Or do you know of a family who has a rising kindergartner that has already enrolled their child at Barrett or that will enroll their child at Barrett later this summer? Then, please join principal Catherine Han and the Barrett kindergarten teachers on Tuesday, February 27 at 5 pm in the school library to learn about Barrett’s kindergarten program. A Spanish interpreter will be made available for those parents that speak Spanish.
https://barrett.apsva.us/post/kindergarten-2024-25-information-session

Work Session #2 on ACTL
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:30

Work Session #2 on ACTL #2
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:00

Open Office Hours (In person)
2024-02-12 17:00 - 19:00
School Board member Miranda Turner will host in-person Open Office Hours on Monday, February 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Arlington Career Center, 816 S. Walter Reed Dr., Arlington, VA.
Ms. Turner will manage the Feb. 12 Open Office Hours slightly differently. Please carefully review the following information to ensure you sign up accordingly.
Schedule

5 – 6:00 p.m.: Ms. Turner will conduct an open forum meeting to listen to comments and concerns on various topics and facilitate an open discussion where everyone is welcome to attend.
6 – 7:00 p.m.: Ms. Turner will meet individually with participants seeking a one-on-one private conversation. To schedule an individual meeting, participants must sign up ahead of time using the SignUp Genius link that will be posted here from February 9 through February 12 and select a time slot. Availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

During Open Office Hours

Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful. If a participant is disruptive, it may be necessary for the Board members to end the meeting early.
Personnel matters are confidential. Visitors are asked to respect that confidentiality; the School Board member cannot comment or offer their individual opinion on such matters. This silence should not be treated as an indication of any particular position on the matter.
Statements that personally attack individuals or do not relate to Arlington Public Schools’ business are not appropriate for discussion. You will be asked to limit your remarks to issues related to Arlington Public Schools’ business.
Participants are welcome to share their comments in writing by sending them to school.board@apsva.us. A copy of the remarks will be distributed to all Board members.

Schedule subject to change to accommodate participants or circumstances.

Please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us if you have any questions.

Early Release for Elementary/Middle/High School (Countywide PL for Staff)
2024-02-07, 2023-12-06

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2024-01-29, 2023-11-07

End of 2nd Quarter
2024-01-26

Work Session on ACTL #1
2024-01-23 18:30 - 20:30

Family Math Workshop
2024-01-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Barrett Parent Math Workshop and Breakfast!
When: Friday, January 19 from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Where: Lubber Run Community Center, Oak Room
Presented by Lauren Ferraro and Wendy Mastaler, K-5 Mathematics Instructional Coaches

Holiday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2024-01-15

School Board Meeting - CANCELED
2024-01-11 19:00 - 22:00

Work Session on ACTL #1 - CANCELED
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday - New Year’s Day (Observed)
2024-01-01

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-09 13:30 - 14:30
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA 22203
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

APS Library Services: Virtual Parent Information Session
2023-12-07 19:00 - 19:45
APS Library Services provides many eBooks and databases for students to use while at school and outside of school hours. If you would like to know more about how to support your child in using these resources, please attend a session with Amy Hailey, Supervisor of Library Services.
Register for a session using this link

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-07 18:15 - 19:15
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At the Gates of Ballston, 4108 North 4th Street, Arlington, VA 22203
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

VIRTUAL ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
Online Link for Session: https://teams.microsoft.com/convene/meetings/313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702__c4fbf504-2f7f-465f-beba-d8331b66de4a__19:meeting_ZjcyNWE2NzItMmU2YS00NDJjLThhMmQtYjkwZTE0YzZlZjcw@thread.v2__0/join?tenantId=313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702
ENGLISH: 6-6:30 p.m.
SPANISH: 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

VIRTUAL ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
Online Link for Session: https://teams.microsoft.com/convene/meetings/313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702__c4fbf504-2f7f-465f-beba-d8331b66de4a__19:meeting_ZjcyNWE2NzItMmU2YS00NDJjLThhMmQtYjkwZTE0YzZlZjcw@thread.v2__0/join?tenantId=313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702
ENGLISH: 11-11:30 a.m.
SPANISH: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-05 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At Randolph Elementary, 1306 S Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22204
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

Open Office Hours with Reid Goldstein (Virtual)
2023-12-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-10 19:30 - 21:30

Work Session on Planning Factors
2023-11-14 13:30 - 15:00

Work Session on Strategic Plan Foundation
2023-11-14 11:15 - 12:45

Work Session on Social Emotional and Mental Health
2023-11-14 09:30 - 11:00

School Board Meeting
2023-10-26 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/

In Person - School Board Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton
2023-10-23 18:00 - 20:00
On Monday, October 23, Board members Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton will host an In-Person Open Office Hours from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Central Library (Quincy Room) located at 1015 Quincy St., Arlington, VA. Visitors will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure that Board Members have an opportunity to meet with all visitors, they may need to limit the time spent with each individual or group. Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to allow community members to speak to Board members on various topics. During Open Office Hours:

Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful. If a participant is disruptive, it may be necessary for the Board member to end the meeting early.
Personnel matters are confidential. Visitors are asked to respect that confidentiality; the School Board member cannot comment nor offer their individual opinion on such matters. This silence should not be treated as an indication of any particular position on the matter.
Statements that personally attack individuals or do not relate to Arlington Public Schools’ business are not appropriate for discussion. You will be asked to limit your remarks to issues related to Arlington Public Schools’ business.
Participants are welcome to share their comments in writing by sending them to school.board@apsva.us. A copy of the remarks will be distributed to all Board members.

Please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us if you have any questions.

School Board Meeting
2023-10-12 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/

No School for Students (Countywide PL for Staff)
2023-10-09

Math Parent Workshop
2023-10-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Come join us at the Lubber Run Community Center -Hickory Room for a parent workshop on helping your child with math.

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-10-03 18:30 - 20:30
During the 2023-24 school year, Arlington Public Schools will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to guide and focus our work as a school division to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. The process to develop the 2024-30 Strategic Plan will led by APS Staff and a Steering Committee comprised of diverse group of stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff) and include multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to share their input and feedback throughout the process.

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-09-27 18:30 - 20:30
Note: This session will be held in Spanish with interpretation available in English
Development of the 2024-30-Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-09-26 18:30 - 20:30
During the 2023-24 school year, Arlington Public Schools will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to guide and focus our work as a school division to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. The process to develop the 2024-30 Strategic Plan will led by APS Staff and a Steering Committee comprised of diverse group of stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff) and include multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to share their input and feedback throughout the process.
More information

Work Session on Student Climate and Culture
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:30

Work Session on Boundaries
2023-09-26 10:45 - 12:15

Work Session: Instructional Vision
2023-09-26 09:00 - 10:30

Holiday - Yom Kippur
2023-09-25

Open Office Hours
2023-09-11 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to discuss various topics with community members. Each Board member will share what they heard during Open Office Hours with the entire Board and the Superintendent.
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. The sign-up link for the September 11 Open Office Hours will be available on the afternoon of Friday, September 8.

Elementary Back-to-School Night (check with your school for time/location)
2023-09-06

Holiday - Labor Day
2023-09-04, 2023-08-31 - 2023-09-01, 2022-09-01 - 2022-09-02

First Day of PreK & VPI
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-29

School Board Meeting
2023-08-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-20 18:00 - 21:00

Staff Return (In-Service)...
2023-08-16 - 2023-08-17

New Teacher Orientation
2023-08-13 - 2023-08-16

School Board Meeting - Organizational
2023-07-06 09:30 - 11:30

Holiday - Independence Day
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04
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Last Day of Middle School - Early Release
2023-06-14 - 2023-06-15

Last Day of High School - Early Release & Elementary Early Release
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14
