Dr. Gaby Rivas
@drgabyrivas.bsky.social
Principal, Barrett Elementary School• ‘23 AP of the Year @APSVirginia•Work hard•Be kind•Make a difference•Opinions my own
Stripes leads a dance party during morning meeting in our 5th grade class with the best attendance for November!! @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Stripes leads a dance party during morning meeting in our 5th grade class with the best attendance for November!! @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social #kwbpride
Learning about prepositions in our upper elementary MIPA class @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Learning about prepositions in our upper elementary MIPA class @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
Loving the Turkey Challenge and the different strategies to figure out how much the turkey weighs? @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social @apsmathoffice.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Loving the Turkey Challenge and the different strategies to figure out how much the turkey weighs? @Barrettaps.Bsky.Social @apsmathoffice.bsky.social #kwbpride
Learning about and being part of a Barrett tradition: the 1st Grade Thanksgiving Parade!!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 26, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Learning about and being part of a Barrett tradition: the 1st Grade Thanksgiving Parade!!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
Morning meeting with our PreK Barrett Tigers!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Morning meeting with our PreK Barrett Tigers!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
Thank you Team Barrett for all you do and shout out to Ms Asli for setting up the beautiful hot cocoa station!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Thank you Team Barrett for all you do and shout out to Ms Asli for setting up the beautiful hot cocoa station!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
Working in teams to make our own 10,000s charts in Grade 3!!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Working in teams to make our own 10,000s charts in Grade 3!!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
Learning about owls’ ecosystems with real owls!!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Learning about owls’ ecosystems with real owls!!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
Remember: bring your stuffie to school on Tuesday! @kwbarrettpta.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Remember: bring your stuffie to school on Tuesday! @kwbarrettpta.bsky.social #kwbpride
Working on increasing student engagement during the English language arts block @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Working on increasing student engagement during the English language arts block @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
Thank you for visiting @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
I had the privilege of visiting Barrett Elementary with @neatoday.bsky.social colleagues to kick off #AEW2025! A heartfelt thank you to the cafeteria workers who welcomed me onto lunch duty and to every education support professional who does the work behind the scenes so our students can thrive.
November 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Thank you for visiting @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
Promoting inclusion through our Best Buddies program - thank you Ms Halligan for leading this work! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Promoting inclusion through our Best Buddies program - thank you Ms Halligan for leading this work! @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
Reposted by Dr. Gaby Rivas
From our young scholars training yesterday - learning how easily we can increase the depth and complexity of our questioning by posing questions this way: @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
From our young scholars training yesterday - learning how easily we can increase the depth and complexity of our questioning by posing questions this way: @barrettaps.bsky.social #kwbpride
Our very own Dr. Ellis!!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #KWBPride
We are proud to announce our November 2025 #APSAllStars: Nicole Gustafson, Dr. Marianne Ellis, Duane Lomis and Cesar Espejo. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our students and schools.
✨ Nominate an APS All Star today: apsva.us/all-stars
✨ Nominate an APS All Star today: apsva.us/all-stars
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Our very own Dr. Ellis!!! @barrettaps.bsky.social #KWBPride
Thank you @zuraya4schools.bsky.social for visiting us today!! #kwbpride
November 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Thank you @zuraya4schools.bsky.social for visiting us today!! #kwbpride
Reposted by Dr. Gaby Rivas
The National Education Association (NEA) kicked off American Education Week this morning at @barrettaps.bsky.social, serving school lunch, reading to students, and leading a hands-on cooking activity.
In addition, the NEA donated $5,000 to Barrett, and APS received a $10,000 donation.
In addition, the NEA donated $5,000 to Barrett, and APS received a $10,000 donation.
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The National Education Association (NEA) kicked off American Education Week this morning at @barrettaps.bsky.social, serving school lunch, reading to students, and leading a hands-on cooking activity.
In addition, the NEA donated $5,000 to Barrett, and APS received a $10,000 donation.
In addition, the NEA donated $5,000 to Barrett, and APS received a $10,000 donation.
Reposted by Dr. Gaby Rivas
National Education Association President Becky Pringle reads to @barrettaps.bsky.social PreK students as part of the kickoff to American Education Week.
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
National Education Association President Becky Pringle reads to @barrettaps.bsky.social PreK students as part of the kickoff to American Education Week.
Reposted by Dr. Gaby Rivas
Honoring Dr. Marianne Ellis at @barrettaps.bsky.social for more than 30 years of outstanding service as a school psychologist. Her leadership, compassion and SEL work strengthen support for students across APS. #APSAllStars
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Honoring Dr. Marianne Ellis at @barrettaps.bsky.social for more than 30 years of outstanding service as a school psychologist. Her leadership, compassion and SEL work strengthen support for students across APS. #APSAllStars
Supporting our Barrett Tiger entrepreneur at the Lubber Run farmers market today!! @barrettaps.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Supporting our Barrett Tiger entrepreneur at the Lubber Run farmers market today!! @barrettaps.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr. Gaby Rivas
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Celebrating the homerooms with the best attendance with a special visit from Stripes!!
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Celebrating the homerooms with the best attendance with a special visit from Stripes!!
Math workshop in Grade 1: learning about and sorting coins! @apsmathoffice.bsky.social @apstitlei.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Math workshop in Grade 1: learning about and sorting coins! @apsmathoffice.bsky.social @apstitlei.bsky.social
Learning more about the Young Scholars program! @apstitlei.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Learning more about the Young Scholars program! @apstitlei.bsky.social