MCPS Back-to-School Fair
2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Westfield Wheaton Mall, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD, United States
MCPS is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23! Join us to learn about the school system, along with county programs and services. Enjoy children’s activities, music, entertainment and giveaways. There will also be an immunization clinic. Click here for more information and updates.

Open House / Student Transition Day
2025-08-25 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
All Students: Open House, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. See classrooms, meet teachers, pick up information about transportation, KAH, and more. Don’t forget to stop by the PTA table and say hi!
Student Transition Day for students entering Grades K and 4th Grade CES: Please see more information in the attachments about Transition Day in the Kindergarten Parent Letter and 4th Grade Center for Enriched Studies Letter.

First Day of School
2025-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 UTC

Labor Day—Schools and offices closed
2025-09-01 00:00 - 23:59 UTC

PTA Meeting
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join Zoom Meeting: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/84270307261?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 842 7030 7261

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Back to School Night (grades 1-3)
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 UTC

Back to School Night (Grades 4-5, CES)
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 UTC

PTA Movie Night
2025-09-20 18:30 - 20:30 UTC

Non-Instructional Day—No school for students and teachers
2025-09-23 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-20 00:00 - 23:59 UTC

Early Release Day for Students
2025-09-26 00:00 - 23:59 UTC

ZavaZone Fundraiser
2025-09-26 14:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join us to support the Barnsley PTA at ZavaZone on Friday, September 26th! Between 2-8 pm, mention BARNSLEY to raise funds for our school while enjoying discounted admission! Tickets must be purchased in person. For more information, see the flier here.
Discounted Pricing:
1 hour: $20.00*
90 minutes: $26.50*
2 hours: $32.50*
3 hours: $38.50*
*tax not included

PTA Meeting
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
See the Bear Bulletin for Zoom info.

Principal/Parent Engagement Event
2025-10-13 09:45 - 11:15 UTC | Lucy V. Barnsley Cafeteria, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockvillle, MD, 20853, United States

Ema Rossi PTA Restaurant Night
2025-10-15 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | Ema Rossi, 5556 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Join us for Barnsley Restaurant Night at Ema Rossi on October 15th! Between 4-8 pm, 10% of all dine in or carry out orders will go directly to our school PTA. Don’t forget to mention Barnsley!

Professional Development day for staff; no school for students
2025-10-17 00:00 - 23:59 UTC

Individual Picture Day
2025-10-28 00:00 - 23:59 UTC

PTA Fall Festival
2025-11-01 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States

No school for students (Grading and Planning for the end of term)
2025-11-03 00:00 - 23:59 UTC

PTA Meeting
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 UTC, 2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Check ParentSquare on the day of the meeting for Zoom info.

Big Greek Cafe PTA Restaurant Night
2025-11-10 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Big Greek Cafe Rockville, 4007 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD, 20853
Join us for Barnsley Restaurant Night at Big Greek Cafe! On Monday, November 10th, between 5-9 pm, when you mention BARNSLEY a portion of proceeds from all dine in and take out orders will be donated to our PTA. Thank you for supporting Barnsley!

PTA Bingo Night
2025-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Lucy V. Barnsley Cafeteria, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockvillle, MD, 20853, United States
Join us for Barnsley Bingo Night on Friday, November 21st, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Barnsley Cafeteria! Bingo Night is free to attend and play, so join us for a night of games, prizes and fun!
We need many volunteers to make Bingo Night a success! Adults are needed to help verify bingo cards and SSL volunteers are needed to help with concessions and prizes. Sign up to volunteer here!

Early Release Days for Students
2025-11-24 00:00 - 2025-11-25 23:59 (America/New_York)

Systemwide Closure—Schools and offices closed
2025-11-26 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

Thanksgiving—Schools and offices closed
2025-11-27 00:00 - 2025-11-28 23:59 (America/New_York)

Book Fair
2025-12-08 00:00 - 2025-12-12 23:59 (America/New_York)
The Barnsley Winter Book Fair – “Reading is Sweet” – will be open in the library during school hours Dec 8 – 12. It will also be open for the Family Night on Wednesday, December 10th. Click here for more information and to set up an e-wallet.
We need many volunteers to make the Book Fair a success. Volunteers play a crucial role in keeping the Fair organized and running smoothly – click here for more information about what to expect or use the link below to sign up!
Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

Reading Night and Family Night @ Book Fair
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
December 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Chuck E. Cheese PTA Fundraiser
2025-12-19 15:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
On Friday, December 19th, between 3-9 pm, 20% of proceeds at Chuck E. Cheese (5238 Nicholson Lane) will directly benefit our school! Download the flyer including coupons here. Mark your calendar and don’t forget to mention Barnsley!
