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EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

CEDAR LANE
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

TOWNSEND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
BRICK MILL ELEMENTARY
BUNKER HILL ELEMENTARY
CEDAR LANE ELEMENTARY
OLIVE LOSS ELEMENTARY
SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY
TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY
STAFF DIRECTORY
MEREDITH MIDDLE
ALFRED G. WATERS MIDDLE
REDDING MIDDLE
MIDDLETOWN HIGH
APPOQUINIMINK HIGH
GROVES ADULT HIGH
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.townsendthunderbirds.org
Administrators:

Charles Sheppard, Principal
charles.sheppard@appo.k12.de.us

Melisa Stilwell, Administrative Intern
melisa.stilwell@appo.k12.de.us

School Menu: Click Here
School Calendar: Click Here
Grades Served: 1-5
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 Hours: 2011 School Bus Times

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
    More than 80 childcare centers operate in the Appoquinimink School District. For a complete list of licensed providers, contact Children & Families First (CFF) at www.cffde.org/Services/Workplace/ChildCareReferral.aspx, phone 800-734-2388 and request AccessCare their free child care referral service.

    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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