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 ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Townsend Elementary offers an exciting learning environment for students in grades 1-5.
Our focus is on the mastery of basic academic and thinking skills, hands-on learning, enrichment activities and remedial assistance (wherever needed). Technology education is embedded into all that we do, as is a commitment to foster positive behavioral skills and provide educational experiences that will help our students to become confident, successful learners.
In addition to its classroom teachers, Townsend has a principal; art, music and physical education teachers; librarian; counselor; nurse and psychologist.
We invite you to learn more about our school by exploring this site. Whether you are a current member of the Townsend "family," a prospective homeowner, or an alumni returning for a cyberspace homecoming, Townsend Elementary welcomes you!
| SCHOOL INFORMATION |
| Address: |
126 Main Street
P.O. Box 369
Townsend, DE 19734 |
| Phone: |
302.378.5020 |
| Web Site: |
www.townsendthunderbirds.org |
| Administrators: |
Charles Sheppard, Principal
charles.sheppard@appo.k12.de.us
Lucia Weathers, Asst. Principal
lucia.weathers@appo.k12.de.us |
| School Newsletter: |
Click Here |
| School Menu: |
Click Here |
| School Calendar: |
Click Here |
| Grades Served: |
1-5 |
| Enrollment: |
577 as of 07/09/08 |
| School Built: |
1932 |
| Latest Remodel: |
Summer 2002 |
| # of Classrooms: |
24 |
| Class Size: |
Grades 1-3 1:22
Grades 4-5 1:26 |
| Other Rooms: |
Library, Music Room, Art Room, Technology Lab, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Gymnasium, Counseling Suite |
STUDENT ATTENDANCE |
| School Year: |
August 24 to June 2 (half day) |
| School Hours: |
8:50 a.m. - 3:38 p.m. FULL DAY
8:50 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. HALF DAY
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Classroom Volunteers
School Board Meetings
Mentoring
Visitations
RECOGNITION
Mentoring Grant
Library Grant - Enhancing Education Through Technology
Exemplary Site status for HOSTS (Mentoring) Program
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Summer Library
Extended Time Classes in Reading
Special Olympics
Walking/Jogging Club
Math Club
Art Club
Chorus
Band
Drama Club
BEFORE, AFTERSCHOOL CARE
An onsite, before and afterschool program is currently offered at Townsend Elementary by:
- Bethesda Child Development Center
More than 80 childcare centers operate in the Appoquinimink School District. For a complete list of licensed providers in the your area, contact the Family & Workplace Connection at 302.479.1679, www.familyandworkplace.org.
*List subject to change.
REGISTRATION
It is important that families new to the district or with children entering school for the first time register as early as possible. This allows time to adequately schedule classroom assignments and bus routes. Pre-registration is an option if you will be entering the district during the school year.
To register, you will need your child's:
Birth certificate
Verifiable immunization record
Proof of residence (Real estate agreements are accepted)
Last Report Card, Custody Papers, Special Education Information
(if applicable)
Please bring this information to the school your child will be attending. Be sure to call the school in advance to schedule an appointment. To save time, you may wish to begin the pre-registration process using the forms found in the Registration Section of our website.
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