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
One week until showtime, tickets are on sale now!
James and the Giant Peach
Thursday, April 30th 7pm
Adults $10 Students/Children $5
Come support our cast and crew
See you there!
Good afternoon, everyone! I'm Theo, the Chairperson for the Community Service Committee of the National Junior Honor Society, here to announce our school food drive!
For this year's food drive, we’ll be accepting canned food and non-perishable items! We're not accepting clothes or food with nuts.
Prizes will be awarded to the class that collects the most items during their B-Day 5th Period class. You don’t have to wait until your B-Day to bring them; you can bring items every day this week.
This event will take place from April 20th to April 24th. We may even extend this into next week!
Thank you!
For this year's food drive, we’ll be accepting canned food and non-perishable items! We're not accepting clothes or food with nuts.
Prizes will be awarded to the class that collects the most items during their B-Day 5th Period class. You don’t have to wait until your B-Day to bring them; you can bring items every day this week.
This event will take place from April 20th to April 24th. We may even extend this into next week!
Thank you!
Hello BRADA Families: A reminder from the Nurse's Office: Next year, all current 6th and 9th graders must have an updated physical on file before the start of school. Make those appointments now so that students are not excluded from school!
Also, it is allergy season! Please note: the nurse does not administer allergy medication. If your child requires allergy meds, please administer them at home.
Parents,
Please mark your calendars and come ready to receive some free groceries! Check out the flyer for more information!!!
Please mark your calendars and come ready to receive some free groceries! Check out the flyer for more information!!!
BRADA Families: there is no school tomorrow, April 3 in observance of Good Friday. See you on Monday!
Attention all 8th Grade Parents!
It's time to meet to discuss the 8th-grade activities for the year! This is a mandatory meeting, so please plan to attend.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 6 PM
Location: School Auditorium
Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/7jJgbsqvK6n4XTRy6
It's time to meet to discuss the 8th-grade activities for the year! This is a mandatory meeting, so please plan to attend.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 6 PM
Location: School Auditorium
Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/7jJgbsqvK6n4XTRy6
If you would like to join our SPMT meeting, here is the link! We will be live this afternoon at 2:30 pm! Parents, if you would like to join today's SPMT meeting virtually from 2:30-3:00 please use the link below:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75955585895?pwd=eSQ81FsPW0ssabmAn9SHkPJUtXZ5zd.1
Meeting ID: 759 5558 5895
Passcode: BRADA
BRADA Parents,
New Haven Works is hosting a Career Fair at the Wilson Library on March 10, 2026 from 4-7 p.m.
New Haven Works is hosting a Career Fair at the Wilson Library on March 10, 2026 from 4-7 p.m.
BRADA Families: Please complete the climate survey, the deadline is this week! Click this link to have your voice heard! https://www.custominsight.net/survey/language.asp?sid=gs36448yqarx2khty0mp
Families: bus 7 just left after some mechanical problems! Students will hopefully be home soon!
BRADA students and families: please consider applying to this amazing program!
