Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School PTA

March PTA Meeting
2025-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Link to join Zoom: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/89313956130?pwd=bLzV7eMxkRT86NObbGtnIpfwurBHus.1 (Meeting ID: 893 1395 6130 / Passcode: LVBES)

LVBES Math Night
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Lucy V. Barnsley Cafeteria, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockvillle, MD, 20853, United States
Join us for Math Night! There will be STEM activities, raffle giveaways, and fun math games!

Panera Bread Fundraiser
2025-03-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Panera Bread, 13521 Connecticut Ave, Rockville, MD, 20906, United States
Show the flyer in-cafe or use the promo code FUND4U online, in the Panera app, or at the in-cafe kiosk. 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the Barnsley PTA! We hope to see you there!

No School - Professional Day for Grading & Reporting
2025-03-31 00:00 - 23:59

Staff vs. Parent Basketball Game
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Come on out for an exciting Staff vs. Parent basketball game to raise funds for 5th grade promotion!

Cash donations will be accepted
Raffles prizes throughout the game
National Anthem performed by Barnsley chorus
Students can shoot 3 shots each during halftime

April PTA Meeting
2025-04-08 19:00 - 20:00

Spring Break
2025-04-14 00:00 - 2025-04-21 23:59

PTA Spring Fling
2025-04-26 15:00 - 17:00
Celebrate spring with your fellow Barnsley Bears! Join us on the Barnsley blacktop for a fun afternoon of games, crafts, raffles and more!
Volunteers are needed – SSL hours available for students grades 6-12. Volunteer signup: https://tinyurl.com/LVBESspringflingvolunteer

Ledo Pizza Restaurant Night
2025-04-29 16:00 - 21:00 | Ledo Pizza, 3850 International Dr,, Silver Spring, MD, 20906
Join us for PTA Restaurant Night at Ledo Pizza in Leisure World Plaza on between 4:00–9:00 pm.
When you dine in or order takeout, be sure to mention “Barnsley”—a portion of the proceeds from your meal will go directly to support our school! Use the online code “Fundraiser” if ordering online.
Enjoy a night off from cooking while helping raise funds for Barnsley. We hope to see you there!

May PTA Meeting
2025-05-06 19:00 - 20:00
Link to join Zoom: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/89313956130?pwd=bLzV7eMxkRT86NObbGtnIpfwurBHus.1
(Meeting ID: 893 1395 6130 / Passcode: LVBES)
This will be an important meeting as voting will take place for 2025-2026 Board positions and to affirm our PTA bylaws:

We will be voting to approve nominees for the following positions for 2025-2026 school year: PTA President, Vice President, and VP of Ways and Means. Please contact us at barnsleypta@gmail.com with any questions.
At the May meeting we will also take a general membership vote to reaffirm our current LVBES PTA bylaws. There have been no substantive changes made since they were last adopted in 2022. PTA members are asked to review the PTA Bylaws posted on our website before the May meeting: https://barnsleypta.org/about/. Contact us with any questions at barnsleypta@gmail.com.

Villa Maya PTA Restaurant Night
2025-05-21 15:00 - 22:00 | Villa Maya, 5532 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States

No School - Memorial Day
2025-05-26 00:00 - 23:59

PTA End-of-Year Picnic / Book Fair Family Night
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00
There will be brief PTA announcements, a special performance by our 2nd and 3rd grade students, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Trippy Tacos and Kona Ice food trucks will be onsite – families can preorder from Trippy Tacos here. We hope to see you there to celebrate a great school year as a community!

No School - Professional Day for teachers and staff
2025-06-06 00:00 - 23:59

5th Grade Promotion
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Important Reminders for 5th Grade Parents:

Order 5th Grade Promotion Package (tee and gift): https://tinyurl.com/LVBES5thgradepromotionform
Donate to 5th Grade Promotion: https://tinyurl.com/LVBES5thgradedonation
Volunteers needed: https://tinyurl.com/LVBES5thgradepromotion2025

Last Day of School - early release
2025-06-17 00:00 - 23:59

Kindergarten Playdate
2025-08-09 09:30 - 10:30
Join us for one of our upcoming playdates for rising kindergarten families! This is the perfect chance to meet your future classmates before the school year starts.
Mark your calendar for two chances to meet up, both at the Barnsley playground:
Sat Aug 9, 9:30-10:30 am
Tues Aug 19, 3:45-4:30 pm
Please spread the word to your friends – we can’t wait to welcome you to Barnsley!

Rockville Day
2025-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Join us for Rockville Day! This back-to-school community event focuses on school spirit, health, and wellness. The entire Rockville cluster is invited! Join us to play fun carnival games, learn more about community groups and health resources, pick up free school supplies and books, and much more! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Come on out for a great afternoon of community fun! Click here for more information and updates.

Kindergarten Playdate
2025-08-19 15:45 - 16:30 | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States

MCPS Back-to-School Fair
2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | 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
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

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

PTA Meeting
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00
Join Zoom Meeting: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/84270307261?pwd=YH5KHK5Web2AuaiXDIA07hA8WNvwc6.1

Meeting ID: 842 7030 7261

Passcode: LVBES

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

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

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

Non-Instructional Day—No school for students and teachers
2025-09-23 00:00 - 23:59

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

ZavaZone Fundraiser
2025-09-26 14:00 - 20:00
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
