RTES Community School Bulletin
February 2024
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Important Contacts for Rolling Terrace Familias
February Events at Rolling Terrace
Report Card Distribution
Monday February 5
Sent home in students backpacks
PTA Meeting
Tuesday February 6
6:30–8 PM in the cafeteria
Dinner and childcare will be provided.
If you can’t join us in-person, please join us via Zoom! LINK
Instrumental Music Concert
Thursday February 8
7:00 PM in the cafeteria
Café con la Directora- Principal's Coffee
Friday February 9
9:00 AM in the cafeteria
Valentine's Day Dance
PTA Event
Thursday February 15
No School
Monday February 19
Rolling Terrace Market
Free Food- No registration needed- First come first served
Tuesday February 27
3:00-4:00pm
Bring your own bags, boxes, or carts.
Tell MCPS What You Think About School Breakfast and Lunch Food!
The Division of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) wants to hear from you! DFNS is seeking feedback from staff, students and parents on what you want to see more of on school menus. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and give us your input. Survey results will directly impact menu development.
Click HERE to take survey
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
Paying for College FREE Webinar
Paying for College
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
6 -7:15 p.m., English & Spanish
In the journey that is getting our children through college, parents tend to focus on college admission. But figuring out how to pay for college is equally important. This workshop will provide an overview of the college financial aid process, including the FASFA, scholarships, different types of loans and other things to consider before saying “yes” to an acceptance letter. Our expert presenter will help you understand the process and answer your questions about paying for college and setting expectations with your student.
Click HERE to register
Winter Reading Challenge
This winter, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) and the Washington Wizards challenge you to read! The Wizards have teamed up with MCPL to invite your family to stay active and engaged with the Washington Wizards Winter Reading Challenge.
School-aged children and teens can sign up and earn badges that encourage reading for pleasure, joining interactive events, sharing and connecting with the library community, and finding fun ways to be physically active.
Those who finish the program by earning the Reading badge and at least two other badges will receive a prize, available at your local library while supplies last. Lucky raffle winners will receive 2 tickets to the April 12, 2024 Wizards game.
This challenge is a great way to find healthy habits that your family will love and can add to your routine all year round.
Participating is easy:
- Sign up (or log in) online.
- (Optional) Print a Washington Wizards Winter Reading Challenge game board ( English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF) ) at home or pick one up at your local library- Long Branch Library!
- Earn the Reading badge and at least 2 other badges from January 3 - March 20 to complete the Challenge.
- Visit Long Branch Library to pick up your prize while supplies last.
Health Resources
Accessing Prenatal Care in Maryland- an informational session in Zoom hosted by Coaching Salud Holistica. Available in English and Spanish. Click on images below.
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.
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 así
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, 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
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