RTES Community School Bulletin

Our monthly newsletter contains important news, reminders, and resources for you and your family.

Biblioteca Abierta / Open Library

Tuesdays: May 2, 9, 16, and 23

every Tuesday 3:30-4

Worksource Montgomery Mobile Van

Parent Career Workshop Series

Friday, May 5 9-11am

Bus Loop (outside)

Creek Clean Up

Friday May 5 at 3:30pm

Main Entrance

Clothing Bazar

Tuesday May 9 9-10am

Cafeteria

Resume Workshop for Parents

Wednesday May 10 9-10am

LC5

Noche de Lenguaje / Language Night

Thursday May 11 6:15-8:00pm

Cafeteria

Parent Coffee and Community Fair

Friday May 19 at 9am

Cafeteria

Job Search Workshop for Parents

Wednesday May 24 9-10am

LC5

No School

Monday, May 29

Most food distributions on the calendar do NOT require appointment

*please note that some distributions are weekly or monthly and appear on the calendar as such

Algunas de las distribuciones de alimentos en el calendario NO requieren cita

*tenga en cuenta que algunas distribuciones son semanales o mensuales y aparecen en el calendario así

Click on the calendar below/ Haga clic en el calendario abajo

Schedule a Food Pick up by calling MANNA 301-424-1130

Para hacer Cita Para Recibir Sus Alimentos llame MANNA 301-424-1130

Pour programmer un ramassage de nourriture appelez MANNA 301-424-1130

For help with getting food, please call the Food Access Call Center at 311.

Para ayuda para obtener alimentos, por favor llame al Centro de Llamadas para el Acceso a Alimentos en el 3-1-1.

Hola! Somos Justicia Alimentaria DMV, un grupo de voluntarios que ayuda con comida, pañales, y otras cosas esenciales.

Hacemos entregas a familias en DC, y en ciudades en Maryland y Virginia que están a no más de 45 minutos de DC.

Debe completar este formulario cada vez que necesite ayuda.

Tratamos de ayudar lo más rápido posible, pero tenemos muchas familias en nuestra lista, así que pueden pasar varias semanas antes de que reciban una entrega, y solo podemos ayudar a cada familia una vez cada 1-2 meses.

Su información es confidencial y no la compartiremos con nadie.

Formulario Solicitar Ayuda Con Comida y Pañales

Hello! We’re Food Justice DMV, a group of volunteers that delivers food, diapers, and other essentials.

We deliver to families in DC, and towns in Maryland and Virginia that are within 45 minutes of DC.

You should complete this form every time you need help.

We try to help as quickly as we can, but we have many families on our list, so it can take several weeks to get a delivery, and we can only deliver to each family once every 1-2 months.

Your information is kept confidential and will not be shared with anyone.

Request Help Form

Registration for summer camp programs is open. Please visit the Montgomery County Recreation Department website for more information.

Information about applying for financial assistance (Rec Assist) is included below in this newsletter.

Rolling Terrace students can complete an application form to receive a Youth Cruiser SmarTrip card.

Parents can ask in the main office for their application

All student riders use the Youth Cruiser card for free rides on RideOn and MetroBus

• The Youth Cruiser SmarTrip® card is for Montgomery County residents ages 5 to 18 (older if still in high school).
• Use this card to participate in the Kids Ride Free program.
• Stored value can be added to the card for usage on
• Metrobuses
• Metrorail
• Other transit agencies that accept SmarTrip® cards

If your student is not at Rolling Terrace, encourage them to ask the main office at their school how to apply.

TESS Community Action Center

Mission: The mission of the Montgomery County Community Action Agency is to advance social and economic mobility among communities and neighbors through services, partnerships, and advocacy using an equity lens.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: Walk-In Hours: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Appointments available Tuesday - Thursday: 1 – 4 p.m.

About TESS

The TESS Center is a walk-in DHHS site which provides information and referrals to residents seeking government and private resources and services. Its bilingual staff and volunteers (English, Spanish and Amharic) serve a diverse community, including clients speaking other languages. Montgomery County residents are connected to resources to address critical needs, such as food and nutrition, child care, housing, and emergency support services.

Services Offered

• SNAP/Food Stamps and Referrals to Food Pantries

• Medical Assistance and Health Referrals

• Housing resources, Utilities Assistance, and Rental Assistance Programs

• Child Care Assistance

• Registration for MCPS Head Start/Kindergarten

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

• Access to free legal advice and referrals through the Pro Bono Program

• Programs for Young Children in partnership with the Silver Spring Judy Center

• Senior Social Group

• English Classes and Conversation groups in partnership with IMPACT of Silver Spring

• Other individual services, including Public Notary and assistance completing applications

Rolling Terrace has a team of staff who ensure that students and families have the resources and supports they need. If you or someone in your family is in need of additional support, please contact one of our Student Well Being Team members. We speak English, Spanish, and French. We can assist families in need of food, clothing, housing, utilities; we can also help connect with medical and mental health resources.

Principal Dr. Jessica Palladino

Assistant Principal Ms. Michelle Esema

Community School Coordinator Anne Koroknay

Follow Rolling Terrace Community School on Twitter @RTCommunitySchl

Email: Anne_L_Koroknay@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rollinges/
Location: 705 Bayfield Street, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
Phone: 2407401950
Twitter: @RollingTerrace