MCPS Climate Survey

MCPS is asking that parents and guardians complete a climate survey in order to make school a more welcoming place for all students and families. To access the survey, click here. For more information, click here. The survey must be completed by Friday, March 15. 

MCPS Encuesta sobre el ambiente escolar

MCPS solicita que los padres y tutores completen una encuesta sobre el ambiente escolar para hacer que la escuela sea un lugar más acogedor para todos los estudiantes y familias. Para acceder a la encuesta, haga clic aquí. Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí. La encuesta debe completarse antes del viernes 15 de marzo.

The Bear Bulletin

Click here for our March Bear Bulletin Para traducir esto carta, ábrala y haga clic en "translate" a la derecha

Kindergarten Registration

For the 2024-2025 school year, Kindergarten registration will be online through the ParentVUE portal starting March 18th.

Inscripciones para Kindergarten 

Para el nuevo ciclo escolar 2024-2025, las inscripciones para Kindergarten serán hechas por medio de ParentVue comenzando el 18 de marzo.

Pre-K Registration 

Prekindergarten registration began Friday, March 1, for the 2024-2025 school year. Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024, and families must be income-eligible to apply. Registration is NOT done at Barnsley ES. All registration for Pre-K is done through the MCPS Early Childhood Office. Families can register their children online or in person. Click here for information on how to register. For more information about eligibility guidelines, required documents or how to register online, call 240-740-4530 or visit the MCPS website.

Inscripciones para Prekindergarten

Las inscripciones para prekindergarten comenzaron el viernes 1 de marzo para el ciclo escolar 2024-2025. Este programa es para niños que cumplen 4 años antes o el 1 de septiembre de 2024 y las familias tienen que ser elegibles por ingresos para aplicar. Las inscripciones no se pueden hacer en las oficinas de Barnsey. Todas las inscripciones tienen que ser hechas por la oficina MCPS Infancia Temprana. Las familias pueden inscribir a sus niños por medio del internet o en persona. Haga clic aquí para información sobre  cómo inscribirse. Para información adicional sobre elegibilidad, documentos requeridos o cómo inscribirse por medio del internet, llame a 240-740-4530 o visite la pagina de MCPS

Chromebooks for Home Use

MCPS will provide chromebooks for students who do not have access to a chromebook or other device at home. Please use this form to request one if needed. At this time, MCPS may not be able to provide a charger for the home use chromebook.  Should you need a charger, an inexpensive one can be purchased here.

Las escuelas del condado de Montgomery(MCPS) proporcionarán Chromebooks a los estudiantes que no tengan un Chromebook u otro dispositivo en casa. Utilice este formulario para solicitar uno si usted lo necesita. 

Cafeteria News

Meal prices: Breakfast—free; Lunch—$2.55 (Elementary), $2.80 (Middle and High) Beginning this year, students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for breakfast or lunch meals!

Free And Reduced-Price Meal Applications

Apply online NOW so that benefits will be in place when school starts! Families who meet certain federal income standards are eligible for free or reduced-price meal benefits. All children use their MCPS ID number at the register so confidentiality is maintained and no child is overtly identified as receiving free or reduced-price meals. Only one application is needed for all students in a household. A new application must be completed for any family requesting assistance this school year. The online application is now open for families to submit applications. www.MySchoolApps.com For more information and How-To videos, visit the Food Services website: www.montgomeryschools.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/meal-payments/#FARMS

Noticias de la Cafetería

Precios de las comidas: Desayuno—gratis; Almuerzo—$2.55 (elemental), $2.80 (enseñanza media y secundaria) ¡A partir de este ciclo escolar, los estudiantes en Maryland que califiquen para comidas a precio reducido no se les cobrarán las comidas del desayuno o almuerzo!

Solicitudes Para Comidas Gratis O A Precio Reducido

¡Presente una solicitud en línea AHORA para que estén los beneficios cuando comienzan las clases! Aquellas familias que reúnen ciertos estándares federales de ingresos son elegibles para recibir beneficios de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Todos los estudiantes utilizan su número de estudiante de MCPS en la caja para mantener su privacidad y para que ningún estudiante sea abiertamente identificado como estudiante que recibe comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Se requiere una sola solicitud para todos los estudiantes que vivan en el mismo domicilio. Se debe completar una nueva solicitud para cualquier familia que solicite asistencia para este ciclo escolar. La solicitud en línea ahora está disponible para que las familias presenten solicitudes. www.MySchoolApps.com Para más información y videos instructivos, visite el sitio web de Servicios de Alimentos: www.montgomeryschools.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/meal-payments/#FARMS

Saturday School

Saturday School serves MCPS as a strategic partner and provides mentoring and tutoring from 8:30 am - 11:00 am on Saturday mornings, which is what we consider the 6th Day of Learning.  The elementary Saturday School curriculum is aligned with the MCPS curriculum and taught by MCPS teachers with the goal of extending and supporting the weekly grade-level learning outcomes. For more information, visit the Saturday School website and the flyers section of the Barnsley website.

Back to School Information

Click here for back to school information for the 2023 - 2024 School year. 

Bus Routes

Neighborhood Arrival Routes
Neighborhood Departure Routes
Center for Enriched Studies Bus Routes (8/29/23)

Welcome Incoming CES Students

Please click here for our parent presentation. 

Diverse and Inclusive Instructional Materials & Resources

Click here for information on MCPS' Diverse and Inclusive Instructional Materials & Resources

Parent Academy TO GO Virtual Workshops

Click here to reguster for Parent Academy virtual workshops. Advanced registration is required in order to participate in our workshops and chats. Participants will receive an email with the link to join prior to the event

School Safety and Security

November PTA Meeting Presentation
Frequently Asked Questions 


Volunteering

You do not need a ParentVUE account to volunteer. Please see information here for directions on how to register as a volunteer.

Online Homework Help Service

Online Homework Help Service Begins Feb. 1
MCPS has announced a new, free student online tutoring and homework help service that will begin with the second semester on February 1. Tutorme.com is a secure, online resource that will be easily accessible through MCPS student Canvas and StudentVUE accounts and will offer on-demand assistance on any subject from grade 3 through grade 12. More information is available here.

Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMS)

Click here for more information on the FARMS program: how you can apply, links, etc.

Vaccination Requirements

Click here for MPCS vaccination requirements.