For 6th, 7th, & 9th grades ONLY! We do have some yearbooks available for purchase! Cost is $25 (cash only). See Ms. Irma or Mr. Bussey to get your copy before they sale out!
Attention BRADA Parents,
The final exam schedule starts on Tuesday, June 16. Early dismissal will be at 11:45 each day from 6/16 through 6/23, the last day of school. Please plan ahead to ensure your children can attend school.
The final exam schedule starts on Tuesday, June 16. Early dismissal will be at 11:45 each day from 6/16 through 6/23, the last day of school. Please plan ahead to ensure your children can attend school.
Hello families!
We are so excited for next weeks promotion ceremony for our 8th graders. Here are the details:
-Students will NOT report to school on Tuesday, they will report directly to Ralph Walker Ice Rink, 1080 State Street, New Haven.
-students must arrive by 8:15 am
-the ceremony will begin promptly at 9 am
-seating is first come, first served, no tickets are needed
Good Afternoon BRADA Parents & Guardians,
If your child was receiving bus transportation to an afterschool program (LEAP/Boys and Girls Club/Sports Programming) and that program has ended please call Ms. Irma in the main office to change your child's PM bus stop. This will need to be renewed for the 26-27 school year, it does not roll over. Also, a reminder that ALL high school students must enroll for bus transportation regardless is they received it this year.
Any questions please call 475-220-5300
If your child was receiving bus transportation to an afterschool program (LEAP/Boys and Girls Club/Sports Programming) and that program has ended please call Ms. Irma in the main office to change your child's PM bus stop. This will need to be renewed for the 26-27 school year, it does not roll over. Also, a reminder that ALL high school students must enroll for bus transportation regardless is they received it this year.
Any questions please call 475-220-5300
You MUST OPT IN TO BUS TRANSPORTATION for next year. Please opt in if your child will need a school bus.
High schoolers must opt in to transportation! If your child takes the bus to school and you want them to continue to take the bus, YOU MUST OPT IN TO TRANSPORTATION. You can do this by completing this form: https://forms.gle/frfJz1QKusHnQNJ1A
Please complete this by June 23 to have transportation for next school year.
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
This is just a reminder! We are one day away from the 8th Grade Dinner Dance. Students MUST attend school tomorrow to be allowed to attend the dance.
Students may be signed out early for preparation, but they must attend!
This is just a reminder! We are one day away from the 8th Grade Dinner Dance. Students MUST attend school tomorrow to be allowed to attend the dance.
Students may be signed out early for preparation, but they must attend!
This message is for BRADA students who will not be returning, AND will be attending a school out of district, or a state/technical
high school: YOU MUST WITHDRAW YOUR CHILD BY JUNE 18. In order to withdraw, please contact Ms Irma in the main office.
475-220-5300
Hello 8th grade parents! We had a great day and are heading home. Our expected time of arrival is 7 pm. Please be at the school at 7 pm to pick up. See you soon!
8th grade families: we will have a zoom meeting at 5:30 pm to review all the details for the end of the year! Log in to the zoom at 5:30 tonight:
Topic: 8th Grade Activities
Time: Jun 2, 2026 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77023721534?pwd=HWl6oG7JLejbm9bEzTrBkf0pIpbF1e.1 Meeting chat link https://us04web.zoom.us/launch/jc/77023721534 Meeting ID: 770 2372 1534 Passcode: R4Jpna
The pizza truck has been rescheduled to 6/15 to align with our rehearsals for promotion! We will have a zoom meeting for 8th grade families on Tuesday at 5:30 pm to go over details for the NYC trip and all end of year activities. We will send the link on Monday. Have a great weekend, BRADA families!
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
Tomorrow at noon is the final day to purchase tickets for the National Junior Honor Society event. We need to stop selling at that time to prepare for the included pizza dinner, snacks, and drinks. Please note, tickets will not be available at the door. We will also have NJHS chocolate-covered pretzels for $1, sour gummy candy for $2, and a Sour Patch Kid - Can You Guess How Many Contest with 2 guesses for $1. So allow your kids to bring some money to spend!
Remember, only students who attend BRADA are allowed to go to the dance. According to district policy, if a student is absent on the day of an afterschool event, they are not permitted to attend or participate. Make sure your child is not absent on Friday if they plan to attend.
We’re excited for a fun evening with music, food, and a 360 photobooth. The theme is Starry Night, and students are coming dressed and ready to enjoy themselves.
As you know, NHPS called an early dismissal. 6th grade families who went on the trip to the Connecticut Science Center will have to be picked up at BRADA at approximately 1:30 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience, but the early dismissal prevented students from being able to access their afternoon transportation. Thank you!
Good morning, BRADA Community. Due to an issue in the kitchen, students will be served cold meals today. District staff is on-site correcting the problem. Have a great day!
Come join us for an evening of music!
8th Grade Parents,
If you were not able to attend the parent meeting. Please clink the link for the information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1POK1Z2yGmdIoFGSj_edP9hZ6-DbEKlfgh8T2vd3iBBI/edit?tab=t.0
If you were not able to attend the parent meeting. Please clink the link for the information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1POK1Z2yGmdIoFGSj_edP9hZ6-DbEKlfgh8T2vd3iBBI/edit?tab=t.0
Please join us at our annual ART & THEATRE NIGHT!
The National Junior Honor Society has been planning this year's Spring Dance and is excited about it.
This is for grades 6-8, and the cost is $10. The theme this year is "A Starry Night". Get dressed up and let's have a good time. Tickets are on sale now! See Mr. Bussey in Room 156 or during dismissal in the cafeteria!
Tickets include dinner, drinks, a snack, dancing, and lots of fun.
The dance starts at 5 pm and ends at 7 pm.
Students cannot have had any suspensions in May, nor can they be considered chronically absent.
This is for grades 6-8, and the cost is $10. The theme this year is "A Starry Night". Get dressed up and let's have a good time. Tickets are on sale now! See Mr. Bussey in Room 156 or during dismissal in the cafeteria!
Tickets include dinner, drinks, a snack, dancing, and lots of fun.
The dance starts at 5 pm and ends at 7 pm.
Students cannot have had any suspensions in May, nor can they be considered chronically absent.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we enter the spring semester, I am sharing important information about our upcoming state and district testing schedule. These assessments help measure student progress, improve instruction, and support every student at Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy.
Testing Details:
- Tests: Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) and district progress monitoring.
- Schedule: From May 4th with 8th-grade Science, then all grades in Math and Reading over three weeks.
- Purpose: Provide a "snapshot" of student learning aligned with state standards.
How to Help Your Child:
- Ensure they get enough rest.
- Provide a nutritious breakfast.
- Make sure they arrive on time.
- Encourage a positive attitude.
Thank you for supporting your child’s education. We are proud of our students' efforts and look forward to their success.
Best regards,
Jameka Sayles
Instructional Coach
Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy
"Education is our passport to the future for those who prepare today." — N. Mandela
As we enter the spring semester, I am sharing important information about our upcoming state and district testing schedule. These assessments help measure student progress, improve instruction, and support every student at Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy.
Testing Details:
- Tests: Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) and district progress monitoring.
- Schedule: From May 4th with 8th-grade Science, then all grades in Math and Reading over three weeks.
- Purpose: Provide a "snapshot" of student learning aligned with state standards.
How to Help Your Child:
- Ensure they get enough rest.
- Provide a nutritious breakfast.
- Make sure they arrive on time.
- Encourage a positive attitude.
Thank you for supporting your child’s education. We are proud of our students' efforts and look forward to their success.
Best regards,
Jameka Sayles
Instructional Coach
Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy
"Education is our passport to the future for those who prepare today." — N. Mandela
