Jackson Road is a Community School!
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Dear Families,
My name is Lindsay Dankmyer and I am your Community School Liaison!
I have been a proud MCPS employee for 20 years serving students and families in many different capacities. My experience has allowed me to make connections with students and their families on both small and large scales.
As your Community School Liaison, I will be the bridge that connects your family to available community services. I will work with community partners, local government agencies, and businesses to provide your family with wraparound services including, but not limited to, vision, dental, and hearing screenings, access to mental and behavioral health providers, extended school year programs, as well as enriching extracurricular after school programs and clubs.
I will accomplish all of this through by asking for your feedback through surveys, conversations, and focus groups. Your input and observations, along with other data collected, will help me to gauge the effectiveness of the services we are providing. I look forward to developing and maintaining relationships that will allow all community members’ voices to be heard.
My goal as your School Community Liaison is simple: I aim to elevate student and family engagement, coordinate services and supports that foster well-being, and expand learning opportunities for your children while promoting a welcoming school climate that values every member of the community and their diversity of experiences.
I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you to ensure all of our students thrive!
Lindsay Dankmyer
Jackson Road Elementary School
Community School Liaison
(240) 205-1365 (text/call)
Instagram: @JacksonRdCSL
Twitter: @JacksonRdCSL
Dear Families,
My name is Giovanna Raffo, and I am proud to serve as the Parent Community Coordinator (PCC) at Jackson Road Elementary School. In my personal life, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, creating meaningful memories, and sharing special moments. I believe that strong family connections play an important role in the growth, success, and well-being of our children.
As a PCC, my goal is to build strong partnerships between families, the school, and the community. I am passionate about supporting parents, encouraging open communication, and creating opportunities for every family to feel welcomed, respected, and engaged in their child’s education.
My mission at Jackson Road ES is to help strengthen the connection between home and school, increase family engagement, and ensure that families have access to valuable resources and support. I am committed to creating an inclusive and positive school environment where all students and families feel empowered, connected, and successful. Together, we can help every child reach their full potential and thrive both academically and personally.
Giovanna Raffo
Jackson Road Elementary
Parent Community Coordinator
(240) 740-0800
We loved working with the DHHS Dental Office to get our 2nd and 3rd graders' teeth cleaned and sealed to protect them from cavities!
Josie's Closet is a great resource for our students when they are in need of clothing, shoes, and jackets!
The Prevention of Blindness Society came and screened nearly 40 students for glasses. Students picked their two favorite pair (one for school and one for home).
Manna Food Bank provides 100 families at Jackson Road with Giant gift cards on a monthly basis!
Jackson Road hosts a monthly Market Day - check out the flyer below for dates and times.
Panda Programmer is just one of the many after school activities we offer through Community School funding.
We love our partnership with our "sister school" Greenwood Elementary in Brookeville. They ran a coat drive so any student at Jackson Road who was referred for a winter jacket received one.
Colleen and Sophie from the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) help run our Brilliant Futures Program.
We strive to connect families with all types of resources available to them around the county by hosting resource fairs and inviting organizations to our school events throughout the year.
MCPS Community Resource Guide: Information on various resources including health care, food assistance, food, clothing and furniture, workforce, and more!
Friends of White Oak: A website devoted to the development, advocacy, and community of White Oak. You can also sign up to receive a weekly newsletter.
East County Regional Office: The East County regional office links Montgomery County Government with citizens and businesses in Burtonsville, Briggs Chaney, Burnt Mills, Calverton, Colesville, Cloverly, Fairland, Hillandale, Spencerville, and White Oak. You can also sign up to receive a weekly newsletter.
Montgomery County Recreation Department: The rec department offers classes, camps, and community events for all ages!
Montgomery County Resource Guide: This resource guide provides contact information to support students and families in need of community resources.
Rental Assistance: Avoiding Eviction & Working with Landlords
Housing Opportunities Commission: Safe, affordable, high-quality housing for Montgomery County residents
Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs: Informing the public of general rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords and helping resolve disputes amicably, free of charge
Landlord/Tenant Office Complaint Form
Gilchrist Resource Center: Affordable/Moderately Priced Housing
Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs)
Coaching Salud Holistica providing holistic wellness to underserved communities.
Montgomery Perinatal Program: provides home based case management services to at-risk pregnant and parenting families who reside in Montgomery County. Clients can be uninsured or a recipient of Medicaid. Services include support, guidance and education during the pregnancy and up to one year postpartum.
Catholic Charities Center: serves anyone in need who may be vulnerable or in crisis in Montgomery County
Lourie Center: Improving the social and emotional health of young children and their families
The Parents' Place of Maryland: Information on how to obtain education and/or health care services for children with disabilities.
Catholic Charities Strong Families Initiative: Latino families encountering or anticipating hardships
Postpartum Support International
Sheppard Pratt Care & Services: Community and family supports
Bare Necessities: Supports and empowers local families in need by providing the "bare necessities" such as food, furniture, and clothing.
Parent Encouragement Program (PEP): Educating parents, enriching families
Stork's Nest: Prenatal support and care. Participants can receive maternity or baby care items
Springbrook Cluster & Jackson Road Monthly Market Days: See calendar below
Kingdom Care Food Distribution: See calendar below
Food Assistance Resources in Montgomery County
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Maryland SUN BUCKS - gives $120 per child during the summer months (June, July, and August) for food shopping.
Care for Kids: Medical care for uninsured children
Primary Care Coalition: Health care for low-income adults
Maryland Health Connection: Health insurance
Mobile Medical Care: Providing accessible medical services for insured, uninsured, low-income, and Medicare/Medicaid residents
CASA - a Latino immigration advocacy and assistance organization based in Maryland
Gilchrist Immigration Resource Center
International Rescue Committee (IRC) The IRC provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America.
MCPS Chromebook rental request - use this form to request a Chromebook from MCPS for home use. This is for students who do not have access to a personal or home device.
Montgomery Connects - provides 60,000 free Chromebooks to residents who do not have access to a computer.
Low cost internet - your family can qualify for low cost internet access if you receive Medicaid, public housing, SNAP, WIC, and more!
Xfinity Internet Essentials - offering reliable, low-cost home internet for qualifying families.
Lifeline - Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service.