Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School PTA

PTA Meeting
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
esSee the Bear Bulletin for Zoom info.

No School - Presidents' Day
2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59

No School - Non-Instructional Day
2026-02-17 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-05-27 00:00 - 23:59

Barnsley Science Fair
2026-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Lucy V. Barnsley Cafeteria, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockvillle, MD, 20853, United States
Join us for the Barnsley Science Fair! All Barnsley students are welcome to attend the Science Fair to view the science projects and enjoy science activities.

Barnsley students in 2nd-5th grades are encouraged to participate in the Science Fair. Science projects can be completed as an individual or in a group of 2-3 students. Science Fair participants will be entered into a raffle for fun prizes! If your child would like to participate, please review the guidelines and sign up here. Need project ideas? Here are a few resources.

Early Release Day
2026-02-27 00:00 - 23:59

Cabin John Ice Skating Night PTA Fundraiser
2026-02-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Cabin John Ice Rink, 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Join us for a fun night of ice skating with your fellow Barnsley Bears at the Cabin John Ice Skating Rink!
Cost per skater: $15 (includes entry fee and skate rental) – ***Spectators are FREE***
Tickets must be reserved in advance by Monday, February 23rd – sign up here.

Regal Cinemas Ticket Bundle Fundraiser
2026-03-03 00:00 - 2026-04-03 23:59
Between March 3 and April 3, purchase a Regal Cinemas ticket bundle here and 25% of the proceeds will support the 5th grade promotion and field trip! Ticket bundles are $30 for two tickets and are valid at any Regal Cinemas location, so feel free to share the link with family and friends who want to support our 5th graders and Barnsley!

PTA Meeting
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00
Check ParentSquare on the day of the meeting for Zoom info.

LVBES Math Night
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Lucy V. Barnsley Cafeteria, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockvillle, MD, 20853, United States
Join us for Math Night on March 12, 6:30 – 8:00 pm! There will be STEM activities, raffle giveaways, and fun math games!
¡Únase a nosotros para la Noche de Matemáticas el 12 de marzo de 6:30 a 8:00 pm! ¡Habrá actividades STEM, rifas y divertidos juegos de matemáticas!

LVBES Class Photo Day
2026-03-16 00:00 - 23:59

Dave and Buster's PTA Fundraiser
2026-03-19 18:00 - 21:00
Save the date for our next PTA Fundraiser at Dave & Buster’s in Gaithersburg, March 19th from 6-9 pm!

MCPS Professional Day; No school for students
2026-03-20 00:00 - 23:59

Torchy's Tacos Fundraiser
2026-03-29 00:00 - 23:59 | Torchy’s Tacos, 12266 Rockville Pike A, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Stop by Torchy’s Tacos on April 11th, mention Barnsley and 15% of proceeds will support the 5th grade promotion. Note that online orders are not eligible for the fundraiser; orders must be placed in person at the register for dine in or carry out. Just show the flyer or mention Barnsley!

No School - Spring Break
2026-03-30 00:00 - 2026-04-06 23:59

Teachers vs. Parents Basketball Game
2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Get ready for one of the most exciting nights of the school year! The PTA Parents vs. Teachers Basketball Game will be on Wednesday, April 8th at 6:30 pm. Admission is FREE, so bring the whole family! Concessions will be open and we’ll have raffles going all night for a chance to win some fun prizes – bring cash to help the lines move faster! Cash donations will also be accepted to support 5th grade promotion. You won’t want to miss this fun night of friendly competition!

Early Release Day for Students
2026-04-15 00:00 - 23:59

PTA Spring Fling
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Join us for the Spring Fling 4/25, 3-5 pm on the Barnsley Blacktop!
Crafts, Raffles, Games!
Food Truck: Honey Dip Delights

LVBES Reading and Writing Night
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for Barnsley Reading and Writing Night! We’ll have fun creative writing activities, reading and word games, and free books! Bring the family for a fun night celebrating reading and writing!

PTA International Festival
2026-05-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
In collaboration with the PTA, Barnsley Staff is planning to host a school wide international festival. Please RSVP via this form to let us know if you would be interested in participating, attending or volunteering to help make this multi-cultural family event a success. We need your help and want to embrace and celebrate the diverse cultures of our students and their families.

In addition, we are asking all families and students to participate in a Culture Character Project. Project information was sent home before spring break. All decorated characters will be proudly displayed along our school hallways to celebrate the incredible diversity of our Barnsley community. We can’t wait to see your beautiful creations from around the world!

Villa Maya Fundraiser
2026-05-20 15:00 - 22:00 | Villa Maya, 5532 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Join us to support our Barnsley PTA and local favorite restaurant Villa Maya! Between 3-10 pm, 20% of all dine-in and carry-out orders will go directly to our school PTA. Download the flyer here. Don’t forget to mention Barnsley!

No School - Memorial Day
2026-05-25 00:00 - 23:59

Scholastic Book Fair
2026-06-01 00:00 - 2026-06-05 23:59
The Scholastic Book Fair will take place at Barnsley on Monday June 1 – Friday, June 5. The Book Fair will be open during school hours and families can shop on Tuesday, June 2 from 6–8 PM, during the PTA End-of-Year Picnic!
Visit the Book Fair website to up an eWallet or donate to Share the Fair to help us buy books for students and teachers.
We need your help to make it all happen — sign up to volunteer today!

PTA End-of-Year Picnic
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Join us for a fun community event to celebrate the end of the school year! We’ll kick things off with a music performance by K and 1st graders at 6 pm, following by brief PTA announcements. Don’t worry about dinner – DM Sliders and Kona Ice food trucks will be there!

5th Grade Promotion
2026-06-15 00:00 - 23:59
Check with your child’s teacher for details.

Last Day of School - Early Release
2026-06-18 00:00 - 23:59

Kindergarten Playdate
2026-07-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Calling all incoming kindergarteners – join us at the Barnsley playground to meet your future classmates!

Barnsley Night at Lone Oak Farm
2026-08-05 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Barnsley fundraiser at Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company! Come out for a fun summer evening reconnecting with Barnsley friends over good food and drinks. Families welcome! 10% of proceeds from the evening will be donated to Barnsley PTA.
Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company
5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd
Olney, MD 20832
