Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School PTA

Election Day - No School
2026-11-03 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

MCPS Grading and Planning Day - No School
2026-11-02 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

MCPS Professional Development Day - No School
2026-10-16 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

PTA Meeting
2026-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
A Zoom link will be provided via ParentSquare message on the day of the meeting. For security reasons, please make sure you are logged into Zoom or have a first and last name visible when you join the meeting. Attendees without a name visible will not be admitted

Barnsley Movie Night
2026-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States

No school - Non-instructional day for students
2026-09-21 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

ZavaZone Fundraiser
2026-09-18 14:00 UTC
Join us to support the Barnsley PTA at ZavaZone on Friday, September 18th! 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

Early release day for students - Dismissal at 1:20 p.m.
2026-09-18 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

Back-To-School Night (Grades 4-5 and CES)
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)

Back-to-School Picnic
2026-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Join us for a fun, casual evening reconnecting with friends and classmates! There will be playground fun, sidewalk chalk, games and more. Bring your own picnic or grab food from Beltway Bistro and Bruster’s Ice Cream food trucks!

Back-To-School Night (Grades 1-3)
2026-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)

No school - Labor Day
2026-09-07 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

PTA Meeting
2026-09-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 1st at 7:00 pm to join us for our first PTA meeting of the 2026-2027 school year! We will kick off the school year with exciting updates about PTA committees, upcoming events, and more.
A Zoom link will be provided via ParentSquare message on the day of the meeting. For security reasons, please make sure you are logged into Zoom or have a first and last name visible when you join the meeting. Attendees without a name visible will not be admitted

First day of school!
2026-08-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Note that all students will enter the building and walk to class independently. We look forward to a great school year together!

Student Transition Day (full day) and Open House (1:00-2:30)
2026-08-24 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Student Transition Day (full day) is designed to help students prepare for the first day of school. Students will have a chance to tour the school, meet teachers and staff, participate in icebreaker activities, and get a preview of specials.
Student Transition Day is for students entering Grades K and 4th Grade CES. These families will receive more details from the school.
Read more about Student Transition Day
Open House (1:00-2:30 pm): Barnsley is also hosting an open house for families in Neighborhood Grades K-5, DHOH, and CES. Come meet the teachers and visit your classroom before the first day of school!

MCPS Back-to-School Fair
2026-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
MCPS is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 22! Join us to learn about the school system, along with county programs and services. Enjoy children’s activities, music, entertainment and giveaways.
This year, the Back-to-School Fair is being held at six regional high schools. Barnsley is in Region 6, so our regional fair will be held at Richard Montgomery High school from 1 to 4 pm.
Click here for more information and updates, including the locations of the other regional Back-to-School Fairs!

Kindergarten Back-to-School Night
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Kindergarten families, come kick off the school year together! Students and parents can learn more about life at Barnsley, meet their teachers and other families, and get a first look at what the year ahead has in store. We can’t wait to welcome our new kindergarteners!

Kindergarten Playdate
2026-08-18 15:30 - 16:45 (America/New_York) | 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 before the school year starts!
Please spread the word to your friends – we can’t wait to welcome you to Barnsley!

Rockville Day
2026-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
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!
Find out more about Rockville Day

Barnsley Night at Lone Oak Farm
2026-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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

Kindergarten Playdate
2026-07-26 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

Last Day of School - Early Release
2026-06-18 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

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

PTA End-of-Year Picnic
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Scholastic Book Fair
2026-06-01 00:00 - 2026-06-05 23:59 (America/New_York)
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!

No School - Non-Instructional Day
2026-05-27 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

No School - Memorial Day
2026-05-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)

Villa Maya Fundraiser
2026-05-20 15:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

PTA International Festival
2026-05-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

LVBES Reading and Writing Night
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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!
