LVBES Weekly Bear Bulletin

Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School

14516 Nadine Drive

Rockville, MD 20853

Main Office: 240-740-3260

School Website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/barnsleyes/

Parent Handbook: https://secure.smore.com/n/4cuaf

LVBES Lunch Menu: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/BarnsleyES

Hello Barnsley families!

I am thankful last week's snow storm did not end up visiting our area. It is hard to believe we are starting our last week of February. Friday, February 28th marks the halfway point of our third marking period. This is a reminder that there is an early dismissal on Friday for teachers to finalize interim grades. Student dismissal will begin at 1:20 p.m. Please see information below for upcoming LVBES events and celebrations! Have a wonderful week of learning!

Sincerely,

Ms. Robertson

Office Staff:

Christine (Chris) Robertson, Principal

Gillian Jablonski, Assistant Principal

Danielle Jones, Administrative Secretary

Candice D’rozario, Attendance Secretary

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Staff Hours

8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

School Hours

Students Enter the Building/Breakfast

9:10 a.m.

Instructional Hours

9:25 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Early Dismissal Time

1:20 p.m.

• February 4th: VIRTUAL PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• February 7th: PTA Science Fair, 7:00 PM
• February 10th-14th: Random Acts of Kindness Week/Spirit Week
• February 17th: NO SCHOOLS FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS; OFFICES CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT'S DAY

• February 18th: Club & Group Photos for Yearbook

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/siteassets/district/calendar/2025/24-25-traditional-calendar-months.pdf

Mrs. Spindler's 1st Grade Class

Ms. Hoskins' K Class

The following classes completed a whole bingo board of kindness activitties during Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Week and earned a special BEARS_C.A.R.E. award!

Ms. Lerche's 4th grade class

Ms. Barr's 2nd grade class

Ms. Hollis' 4th grade class

Ms. Robinson's 2nd grade class

Ms. Hoskins' K class

Mrs. Pellicci's 4th grade CES class

Follow us on X: @LVBESPrincipal and @LVBES_AP and our PTA @LucyVBarnsley for more pictures and information!

Our media center is celebrating famous black authors during Black History Month!

March 3-7 is Read Across America Week, and we will be celebrating at Barnsley in a variety of ways! One of the ways we'd like to celebrate reading is by bringing in families to be "Guest Readers" in classrooms. Each grade-level has selected some times where parents can come in and read a quick picture book to their child's class. If you would like to participate, please fill out the Google Form linked below. Please make sure to take the online volunteer training before coming in. If none of the times work for you, please e-mail our Reading Specialist Mrs. Sandler at Melissa_Ruben@mcpsmd.org so that we can find a time for you to come in.

Google Form to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpnY-9VrON-qcYkEiI8cVIOcRgTekSugNXfu6XSC4RrKLojA/viewform?usp=sharing

We will also be having a spirit week to celebrate. See the picture below for more information!

Online registration for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year opens on Monday, Feb. 3. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2025 are eligible to register. Registration will be online through the ParentVUE portal. If your family is new to MCPS, you will need to create a ParentVue account here. For more information about eligibility and the registration process, visit the MCPS Kindergarten Enrollment webpage or contact your local elementary school.

Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for the MCPS Literacy Curriculum Night to discover what students are learning in elementary English Language Arts this year! 📚✨Families will have the opportunity to explore resources and gain valuable insights into the learning experience at MCPS.

Please see the flyer below.

Flyer

As the weather begins to get colder, please know we do go outside almost every day. We stay inside or go inside when weather does not allow for recess due to rain or temperatures and/or wind chill go below 30 degrees. Sometimes we may begin outdoors and shift to indoors if the weather changes. We try to go outside as often as possible. Please make sure your child is ready with the appropriate weather gear such as a coat, hat, and gloves.

For more information about the MCPS guidelines for recess, please visit the website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/safety/playground/#recesstemp

We are excited to welcome volunteers to support our students! Please know to volunteers must complete the mandatory online voluntary training, sign in at the main office. Currently, we are providing opportunities for lunch support; however, we are working closely with our Instructional Leadership Team to develop a menu of items for each grade level where our parent volunteers can be more helpful. We will share this information as soon as it is finalized.

More information about MCPS volunteering requirements: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/student-leadership/volunteer

LVBES March/April Volunteer Lunch Sign-Up (NEW)

Thank you to the families who have contributed to our "Buy Nothing" February fundraising campaign - we are at 82% of our goal with less than a week to go! If you would like to "Show Your Love for Barnsley" with a 100% tax deductible contribution to directly support our school, please go to barnsleypta.org/fundraising or submit a check using the envelope sent home with your child. Donations make it possible for the PTA to support teachers and staff, provide enrichment programs for students and plan fun community events for everyone! Our deadline is this Friday. Contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated!

We are very excited about our next PTA fundraiser this Friday, February 28th, from 1:00 - 8:00 pm at HyperKidz (7301 Calhoun Pl #400, Rockville, MD 20855). Mention BARNSLEY for $2 off admission and a portion of the proceeds will benefit our school. We can't wait to see you there!

2025 Hyperkidz Fundraiser Flyer.pdf

Our FIRST EVER Winter Spiritwear Sale is also continuing, now through March 15th! Get cozy and show your Barnsley pride with awesome gear, while supporting our school community! Tees and hoodies are up to 20% off and magnets are 60% off (only $2). For more info and to place your order, see the flyer or email barnsleywaysandmeans@gmail.com.

For the latest PTA updates, please visit www.barnsleypta.org or join the Barnsley PTA email list by signing up for the Membership Directory!