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Townsend Elementary School Where you get a WORLD Class Education with a Small Town Feel
September 13, 2026
Dismissal
The school day is officially over at 3:45 pm. Any parent or guardian wishing to pick up a student early must do so no later than 3:15 pm. Because the end of the school day is a busy time, please make arrangements in advance to ensure your child is picked up by 3:15 pm. Early-dismissal requests may be submitted through the Appo Absence Request Form, which is also available under the Parents section of the school and district websites. The form is submitted directly to the main office.
Classes conclude at 3:45 p.m. Walkers will be dismissed at 3:43 p.m., parent pick-up will begin at 3:45 p.m., and buses will depart at 3:55 p.m.
Please arrive on time to receive your child at dismissal, as school staff are not available to provide childcare after the school day ends. Families in need of before- or after-school care may contact the Child Development Director at the Middletown Family YMCA, at (302) 510-1166 or another off site after school care provider.
Reminders
As a reminder, please label your child’s belongings—including water bottles, jackets, book bags, lunch boxes, and other personal items—with their first and last name. Clearly labeling these items helps us return them quickly. Unlabeled belongings are often placed in our lost and found and may remain unclaimed. Thank you for helping us keep track of your child’s belongings!
Parent Booster Organization
We are excited to share that we are partnering with the Town of Townsend to host an Outdoor Movie night on October 2nd from 6-8:30 at The Townsend Municipal Park. Snacks and Two Friends Coffee truck will available for purchase.
IPad Insurance
Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 were given an ipad and charging cord and block last week. IPads will remain at school until beginning of year testing is complete. Please follow this link to sign up for your insurance.
Insurance Coverage: The District understands that an electronic device can be broken. In an effort to contain costs, we have instituted an insurance policy to assist parents with repair and replacement. Families are required to participate in the insurance plan in order for their students to take the IPad home.
Costs:
*Annual Premium $35.00 (Non-Refundable)
*Deductible: 1st Incident $50.00, 2nd Incident $50.00, 3rd Incident 100% of cost to repair
Coverage: The following items will be covered under the policy
*Accidental Damage
*Theft (must be reported to the police and have Find my iPhone active)
*Fire, flood or natural disaster
Not Covered: The following items are not covered under the policy
*Loss
*Intentional damage
*Theft that occurs when IPad is not properly secured
---Left in an unlocked area or vehicle
---Left in an unsecured book bag
Replacement:
The cost to replace an IPad that is lost or damaged through misuse or negligence and, therefore, not covered by the District insurance policy, will be $299.00. Charging cord - $19.00, Charging Block - $19.00.
From Dr. Warnock School Librarian
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From Mrs. Myers, School Nurse
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Band and Strings
Band and Strings Registration is OPEN!!!
Learn how to play a Band or String instrument this year!
All Current 4th and 5th grade students are eligible to register for our program
*** Students already in the program do NOT need to re-register***
Instrument options are:
Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion
Violin, Viola, Cello
Visit our website to get more information, watch instrument videos,
and REGISTER for the program - Elementary Band and Strings Website
Attend our Information Night
Program overview, how to get an instrument, meet the teachers
Wednesday, Sept. 16th @ Redding Middle School, 6:30 PM
**Registration CLOSES on September 18th**
Have questions or need help? Contact your directors below!
Band Director - William Merritt - william.merritt@appo.k12.de.us
Strings Director - Scott Lynch - scott.lynch@appo.k12.de.us
Upcoming Dates:
9/15 No School Election Day/Staff PD
9/18 Band and Strings Registration Closes
9/24 Open House Grades 1 & 2 and Title 1 Night
10/1 Open House Grades, 3, 4, & 5 and Title 1 Night
10/2 Movie Night Booster's and Town of Townsend
10/5 Bruster's Scoop Night 6-8
10/15 Hispanic Heritage Night
10/23 Trunk or Treat
10/30 Harvest Parade
Townsend Elementary School
Email: first.lastname@appo.k12.de.us
Website: townsendelem.org
Location: 126 Main Street, Townsend, DE, USA
Phone: (302)378-5020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AppoSchoolDistrict