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BarrettAPS @barrettaps.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

3rd grade students cheer during the 5th grade Clap Out led by Barrett principal Dr. Gaby Rivas and AP Amin Littman on the last day of school #KWBPride #SchoolSpirit @drgabyrivas.bsky.social

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BarrettAPS @barrettaps.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Celebrating our Barrett #KWBPride Tigers at the 5th grade promotion ceremony and celebration @drgabyrivas.bsky.social #OneTeamOneAPS @apsva.us

Student walking across the stage, shaking hands with the teacher who is next to a smiling Principal

AP and Principal on stage addressing the students and families.

Outside celebration. Luckily the rain didn’t start until later in the afternoon.

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congratulations to our PreK team for being selected the Arlington American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Team of the Year!!!

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BarrettAPS @barrettaps.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Congratulations to the Barrett Teacher and Support Employee of the Year Ms. Garman and Ms. Jaldin! APS Celebration of Excellence @drgabyrivas.bsky.social #APSExcellence #OneAPS #APSProud

Ms Garman and Ms Jaldin on the stage with superintendent Dr. Duran.

Barrett Admin and Staff smile with the Barrett Teacher and Support Employee of the Year who are holding flowers.

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Barrett’s teacher of the year and support staff member of the year!! Bravo Ms. Garman and Ms. Jaldin de Herrera!! 👏👏👏

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Jennifer Lempp @jennifer-lempp.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Lab sites on small group instruction make for some of the best professional learning opportunities. And working with the staff and students @barrettaps.bsky.social was an honor and delight! Thank you @drgabyrivas.bsky.social for inviting me.

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Thank you @jennifer-lempp.bsky.social for leading our math professional learning session today!! #@barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Bingo Night with our Barrett Tigers!! 🐯

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Dr. Francisco Durán @suptduran.apsva.us · 11/03/2026

Today, I met with @barrettaps.bsky.social Student Council and fourth grade officers and they did not hold back. Better device balance, book reading over screens, smarter math apps. Then the teachers echoed it all. When students and staff align, we are all ears. #OneTeamOneAPS #APSSuptVisits

Four young individuals stand indoors, dressed casually. They are in a school setting, with a motivational board visible behind them, displaying "Odyssey of the Mind" and promoting appreciation for teachers and staff.

A classroom with students seated around a table, engaged in discussion with an adult. Educational posters are displayed on the walls, and bookshelves are filled with various materials. A large window lets in natural light.

A classroom setting with two people sitting at a desk cluttered with various office supplies, books, and a laptop. Shelves filled with books and educational materials are in the background. A bright and organized learning environment.

A classroom setting with several children sitting on the floor and engaged in activities around a table. An adult is leaning over the table, interacting with two kids who are drawing or writing. The room has shelves with books and educational materials. One child wears a shirt with "Pizza" written on it.

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

This week we also brought back a Barrett tradition: the Souper Bowl!!! @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Our faculty engaged in professional learning this week- we focused on amplifying our students’ voices!! @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Happy Crossing Guard Day to one of the best and finest!! Thank you for keeping our Barrett Tigers safe every day!! #@barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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BarrettAPS @barrettaps.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Friday after school dismissal with music playing, students walking home by the snow or taking the school bus. Have a great weekend Barrett #KWBPride tigers! @apsva.us

Student waves while standing on the snow

Parents and children wait at the corner traffic light

Lining up for the school bus with a student waving.

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Dr. Laurie Sullivan, Project Discovery Barrett APS @drsullivan.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

National School Counseling Week spotlights counselors’ vital role in helping students thrive. Barrett Kindergarten students surprised Ms. Pizzano with a gift of appreciation and a special letter they composed #KWBPride @apsva.us #OneTeamOneAPS

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Standing room only at our winter concert last night!! 👏👏👏 @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Thank you to our amazing custodial team! There truly are no words to express our gratitude for your hard work, dedication, and care for our school. We appreciate you more than you know! @barrettaps.bsky.social @apsfacilities.bsky.social

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Reading this week…Focus by Mike Schmoker 📚

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Thank you for all the beautiful notes, kind words, delicious treats and sunflowers I received this week during Principal Appreciation Week. To my Barrett family—thank you for the love and support. I’m truly grateful for each one of you. 🌻

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Dr. Laurie Sullivan, Project Discovery Barrett APS @drsullivan.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Barrett students and teachers wish Dr. Rivas a Happy Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! We appreciate you @drgabyrivas.bsky.social #KWBPride @apsva.us #PrincipalsAppreciationWeek #OneTeamOneAPS

Huge poster card with coloring done by the students showing many of Dr Rivas favorite things.

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Human Resources @apshumanresources.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

¿Buscas algo más que solo un trabajo? En APS, tu trabajo da forma al futuro de nuestros estudiantes todos los días. Únete a nosotros en nuestra próxima feria de empleo y explora oportunidades en enseñanza, apoyo estudiantil y más. ¡Ven a conocer al equipo que marca la diferencia!

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Human Resources @apshumanresources.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Looking for more than just a job? At APS, your work shapes futures every day. Join us at our upcoming APS job fair and explore opportunities in teaching, student support and more. Come meet the team that makes a difference! 📅 Feb 7 | 📍 Wakefield HS 🔗 Scan to register by Feb 2!

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Thank you for all the kind notes from Ms Holmes’ class!! 🌻🌻🌻@Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Grade 3 math planning - looking first at what our students learned last year in Grade 2 so we can teach subtraction strategies @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Grade 1 Tigers learning about empathy from our school counselor @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Thank you to our Coaches for hosting “Cookies with the Coaches” @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Our Barrett Buddies made gingerbread houses today! We are stronger together! @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Thank you to our amazing PTA for the hot cocoa bar!!! @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Grade 1 Math CLT: Piloting the cognitive engagement model! @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride

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Dulce Carrillo @dulceaps.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

What a great week when I get to read to @apsva.us students @barrettaps.bsky.social to celebrate the holidays! #EveryAPSstudent #APSisAwesome #APSReads

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Congratulations to our 2026 Teacher of the Year Ms. Garman and Support Employee of the Year Ms. Jaldin de Herrera!!! @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride

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Dr. Laurie Sullivan, Project Discovery Barrett APS @drsullivan.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Barrett #KWBPride 2nd grade students celebrate 67 days of learning! Math games with the number 67, writing for 6 minutes and 7 seconds and 6 or 7 nicknames. Ten frames with 67 dots. What will you build with 67 marshmallow and toothpicks?! @apsva.us

Teacher with huge 6 7 balloons. Students 67 motions, boy in a 6-7 shirt

Students enter the classroom in the morning with 67 balloons

Creating with 67 marshmallows and toothpicks

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I’ve got to read this book!! Can’t wait to learn more about these engagement routines @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Reading is fun for our Grade 1 students- here they are working with UFLI resources @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Grade 5 science experiment: Evaluating various materials on how well they decrease or prevent erosion @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Learning how to increase the depth and complexity of our 3 act math routines - loving the collaboration between our Math Coach and Advanced Academics Coach! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride @apsmathoffice.bsky.social

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Kindergarten-approved math game! Our Barrett Tigers were having so much fun! @apsmathoffice.bsky.social @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Morning meeting with grade 1 and Grade 5. Welcome back Barrett Tigers!!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Wishing our Barrett families a restful and joyful Thanksgiving!! @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Stripes leads a dance party during morning meeting in our 5th grade class with the best attendance for November!! @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Learning about prepositions in our upper elementary MIPA class @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride

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Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Loving the Turkey Challenge and the different strategies to figure out how much the turkey weighs? @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social @apsmathoffice.bsky.social #kwbpride

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