RTES Community School Bulletin
May 2023
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Important Contacts for Rolling Terrace Familias
May Events at Rolling Terrace
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
Events In Our Community
Free English Classes at Montgomery College this summer
Local Food Distributions w/n 5 miles of Rolling Terrace Elementary School
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.
Next Food Distribution at Oak View Elementary School is May 22, 2023 beginning at 4pm
Help with Food and Diapers- Ayuda Con Comida y Pañales
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.
Resources In Our Community
Register for Montgomery County Recreation Department Summer Camps
Information about applying for financial assistance (Rec Assist) is included below in this newsletter.
Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Cards
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 Center- Takoma East Silver Spring Community Action Center
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
Student Well Being Team
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Quick Links
Rolling Terrace Elementary School
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