RTES Community School Bulletin
April 2024
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Important Contacts for Rolling Terrace Familias
April Events at Rolling Terrace
No School- Spring Break
Monday March 25- Monday April 1
No School
Wednesday April 10
Kindergarten Open House
Wednesday April 17
4-5pm
at Rolling Terrace
Book Fair
Monday April 15-Friday April 19
in the Media Center
Healthy Kids Day- YMCA Event
Saturday April 20 12-2pm
at Rolling Terrace
Bingo Night- PTA Event
Thursday April 25
6:15-8:00pm
Asynchronous School Day for Students
Monday April 22
Rolling Terrace Market
Free Food- No registration needed- First come first served
Tuesday April 23
3:00-4:00pm
Bring your own bags, boxes, or carts.
Registration for New Students
To register a new student to Rolling Terrace, please call to make an appointment 240-740-1950. Ms. Villalobos is happy to assist!
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Events in Our Community - Eventos en su Comunidad
Click on the images to access the links or scan QR code with your phone
Montgomery Parks announces Spring Break Programs
It's not too late to register for Spring Break fun with Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks has a variety of activities to keep kids active and learning during the week off school.
Click HERE for more information.
Easter Monday Event at the National Zoo
Join the fun at a wild and egg-citing celebration at the Smithsonian National Zoo's Easter Monday event on April 1! FREE EVENT This decades-long tradition is a roaring good time, celebrating families and the vibrant D.C. community.
From 10 a.m. to noon at Great Meadow, dive into adventure with an Easter egg scavenger hunt! This kid and family-focused activity takes you through 12 interactive tables that unveil the wonders of the zoo, introduce you to scientists, and shed light on exciting animal career opportunities. Don't miss the chance to get a special prize at the end of the scavenger hunt!
After the scavenger hunt, be sure to check out the Zoo's special animal enrichment and demonstrations. Or, grab a bite to eat at one of the Zoo’s restaurants. It's a day of fun, discovery, and unforgettable moments at the Smithsonian's National Zoo!
For more information visit the Zoo's website here
Adult English classes at Montgomery College
Still have questions about our ESOL program? Please e-mail: ESOL@montgomerycollege.edu; or call 240-567-8950.
¿Aún tiene preguntas sobre nuestro programa ESOL? EnvÃenos un correo a: ESOL@montgomerycollege.edu o llame al 240-567-8950.
Free Tax Help for Residents of Montgomery County
THIS VITA PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR RESIDENTS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY WITH AN INCOME OF $64,000 OR UNDER. ALL TAX RETURNS ARE BEING PREPARED USING AN IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL MODEL.
PEP Family Resiliency Program
Join PEP’s free 8-week virtual class for parents/caregivers of children (5-18). Learn to help support your child’s mental wellness, school success, and connect with fellow parents. Classes start the week of April 15. Earn a $50 gift card for going to at least 5 classes and the evaluation (one per family/household). tinyurl.com/mufkp5yd
Long Branch Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 20th, from 3-5pm, you are invited to a community Earth Day celebration at Flower Ave Park in collaboration with Roxana’s Floral. Get outside, breathe the fresh Spring air, and give thanks for our planet and community. Learn about our local ecosystem, native species, and our role in keeping the Earth healthy. While you are here, explore restaurants and check out the Earth Day vegan/vegetarian specials at El Golfo & El Gavilan.
Free event.
More information here
8746 Flower Ave. Silver Spring, MD
Save the date for Healthy Kids Day: April 20, 2024!
Join us at Rolling Terrace Elementary School on Saturday April 20, 12-2pm for YMCA's Healthy Kids Day!
A FREE day of healthy, fun activities that celebrate kids being kids! Enjoy activities like obstacle courses, arts and crafts, face painting, family swim, games, healthy snacks and so much more!
Food Resources
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 asÃ
Click on the calendar below/ Haga clic en el calendario abajo
Rolling Terrace Market Days
Help with Food and SNAP (EBT/food stamps) Program
Email, call or scan the QR code below to get help with food!
Do you need help to enroll in SNAP Benefits?
Our Takoma Park Food Security Team can help you enroll in SNAP!
Contact Jenifer at jenifer@communitycheer.org for more details or to set up an appointment.
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, asà 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
Sign Up Today for the Takoma Park Library!
Cards are free and good for one year (three years, if you are a resident of Takoma Park).
· Non-residents of Montgomery County may get only one library card per household (as determined by the physical address).
· The card will be sent in the mail to the address provided in the print form (make sure you enter the apartment number!).
· We're an independent library with only one location. This means that everything borrowed from here must return here (7505 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 205). Otherwise, it gets lost.
· Applications can be started online and finished in-person at the Library to receive your card immediately.
· Start exploring the books we have to offer!
· And check out the free online resources that can be accessed with our library card!
Algunas cosas para notar y comunicar con las familias:
· Las tarjetas son gratuitas y válidas por un año (tres años, si son residentes de Takoma Park).
· Aquellos que no son residentes del Condado de Montgomery pueden obtener solo una tarjeta de biblioteca por hogar (determinado por la dirección fÃsica).
· Recibirán la tarjeta por correo a la dirección proporcionada en el formulario impreso (¡asegúrense de indicar el número de apartamento!).
· Somos una biblioteca independiente con una sola ubicación. Esto significa que todo lo que tomen prestado de aquÃ, tiene ser regresado aquà (7505 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 205). De lo contrario, se pierde.
· Pueden iniciar la solicitud en lÃnea y terminarla en persona en la biblioteca para recibir su tarjeta inmediatamente.
· ¡Comiencen a explorar los libros que tenemos para ofrecer!
· ¡Y miren los recursos en lÃnea gratuitos que pueden obtener con nuestra tarjeta de la biblioteca!
MCPS en Español
For families that speak Spanish- stay up to date, receive information, and ask questions.
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.
Receive Discounted Metro Fares
Does your student need a chromebook to use at home?
The chromebook will be delivered to the student at school. The chromebook should be taken home and keep the chromebook at home for the school year. Do not bring the chromebook to school because we have chromebooks here at Rolling Terrace for all students to use in the classroom.
Click HERE for more information
Help With Paying For Child Care
Free Car Seat Inspections
Did you know that 46% of infant car seats are incorrectly installed? Fitzgerald Auto and Safe Kids of Maryland offer FREE car seat inspections monthly. You can schedule your appointment by calling the number below. Appointments available at Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Rockville (5501 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, MD 20852) and other locations including Gaithersburg and Frederick.
TESS Center- Takoma Park East Silver Spring DHHS Office
Help for Montgomery County Residents
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
A center with resources for immigrant families in Montgomery County. Call 240-777-4940, find them on Facebook, email GilchristCenter@montgomerycountymd.gov, or click on the images below to visit their website.
Servicios de Establizacion de Vivienda- Housing Stabilization Services
Call or scan the QR code below to get help with eviction, housing needs, utilities help, and more.
Student Well Being Team
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Quick Links
Rolling Terrace Elementary School
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