Barnett Junior High School

Barnett JH Families,

We have corrected the newsletter to reflect the appropriate testing days.

Wednesday, May 20 - 4th and 5th period exams
Thursday, May 21 - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period exams
Friday, May 22 - 6th, 7th, and 8th period exams.

Have a great weekend!

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🐻 Barnett Bear families — this is it! Our FINAL newsletter of the school year is here and it has everything you need to know heading into exam week!

📅 Semester Exams: May 20, 21 & 22
⏰ Half Days: May 21 & 22 — Dismissal at 12:45 PM | Buses depart 12:52 PM
📋 No early exams. No exceptions. Exams = 1/7 of semester grade.
🎒 Backpacks: phone, review packets & pencils/pens ONLY
👏 8th Grade Clapout: May 22 — Parents can begin to line up on the north patio at 12:20 PM!

Read the full newsletter for all the details: https://bit.ly/4du0zwI

Thank you for an AMAZING year, Barnett! We are so proud of our Bears💛 Have a wonderful summer!

FATHER FEST 2026 is HERE!
Bring the whole family out for a FREE day of:
•Car Show
•Student Performances
•Games & Activities
•Free Food
•Community Resources
May 16, 2026
10 AM – 2 PM

Thornton Elementary
2301 East Park Row Drive
Arlington, TX 76010

This is more than an event, it’s a celebration of FAMILY
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3T56X4WN

💪 The finish line is in sight, Barnett Bear families — only 2 WEEKS LEFT of school!

Our teachers are working hard every day to prepare students for final exams, and we need your help at home to keep the momentum going. Encourage your student to stay present in the classroom, keep following expectations, and give these last two weeks everything they've got!

Every day counts. Every class counts. Let's bring this year in strong! 🐻

👉 Read our full newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3PvusF1

🐻 It's Teacher Appreciation Week at Barnett JH — and we are "Bear-y Thankful" for every single one of our amazing teachers!

We have a week full of fun dress-up days planned, and we want ALL of our students to join in the spirit! From Cozy Like a Bear Monday to Picnic Day Friday, there's something for everyone.

Show your teacher some love this week — a smile, a thank-you, or rocking the daily dress-up theme means more than you know. ❤️

Here's the lineup:

🐻 MONDAY – Community Care
Dress Up: Cozy Like a Bear
(Sweatshirts, Hoodies & Comfy Wear)
"Our Community Cares BEAR-y Much About You!"
Sponsored by Rotary Club

🥤 TUESDAY – Snacks & Sips
Dress Up: On the Trail
(Athleisure & Sneakers)
"Snackin', Sippin' & Soda Mixin' Like Yogi!"

🙏 WEDNESDAY – PTA Bless a Campus
Dress Up: Take a Paws – PJ Day
(Pajamas & Loungewear)
"Feeling BEAR-y Blessed Today!"

🔥 THURSDAY – Grill & Chill
Dress Up: Sweet as Honey
(Wear Yellow or Bright Colors)
"Grillin' & Chillin' with the Best Bears Around!"

🧺 FRIDAY – Treat Yourself
Dress Up: Picnic Day
(Outdoor/Casual Vibe to End the Week)
"A Little Treat for Our Favorite Bears!"

📣 Barnett JH Families — we have an important message for you!

With just 3 weeks left in the school year, final exams are right around the corner and we need your help keeping students focused at home.

Please read our latest newsletter and share it with your family! 👇
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Let's finish the year strong, Barnett! 💪

Parents,
All after-school activities in Arlington ISD have been canceled for today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, due to anticipated severe weather. All campuses will dismiss at their normal time today. Elementary onsite after school care will continue as scheduled.

Barnett Families,

Next week, we are excited to celebrate Autism Awareness Week with themed dress-up days that promote understanding, inclusion, and support for all students. We encourage students to participate while continuing to follow the dress code.

We also want to remind families that progress reports will be distributed on Friday through advisory classes. This is a great time to review your students’ grades, celebrate progress, and discuss goals for the remainder of the grading period.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.

More details, dress-up themes, and upcoming events can be found here:
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Thank you for supporting our Barnett Bears! 🐻