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EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

CEDAR LANE
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BRICK MILL ELEMENTARY
CEDAR LANE ELEMENTARY
OLIVE LOSS ELEMENTARY
SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY
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TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY
TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY 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.townsendelementaryschool.com
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: 333
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
Feeder Schools: KINDERGARTEN – Early Childhood Center
MIDDLE SCHOOL – Everett Meredith Middle School
HIGH SCHOOL – Middletown High School

STUDENT ATTENDANCE
School Year: August 27 to June 5
School Hours: 8:50 a.m. - 3:38 p.m. FULL DAY
8:50 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. HALF DAY

PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • The Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
  • Classroom Volunteers
  • School Board Meetings
  • Mentoring
  • Visitations

    LUNCHES / AWARDS

  • Grandparents Day Lunch – October
  • Thanksgiving Lunch – November
  • Holiday Lunch – December
  • Parents Day Lunch – April
  • Teacher Appreciation Week – May
  • Fifth Grade Awards Ceremony – June
  • Banner Day Awards – October, December, February, March, April, and May
  • Volunteer Appreciation Day – May 18, 2006

    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
    Bus transportation is currently available from Townsend Elementary to the following childcare providers:*

  • Bethesda Child Development Center

    More than 80 childcare centers operate in the Appoquinimink School District. For a complete list of licensed providers in 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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