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ABOUT US
Our Vision, Mission, and Core Beliefs
We, the Dolphins, are a community that prides ourselves in the academic risks that we take, the challenges we accept, and the support we provide each other in order to unlock the full potential of our 21st century learners to succeed in an ever changing world.
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At Carrie Downie, we believe that together we can achieve more. Staff, parents, and students work as a team to help everyone be successful! One of the ways we ensure success is by promoting ABC behavior!
At Carrie Downie Elementary School, the rules are based upon our philosophy of reinforcing and recognizing positive contributions of students and staff. We follow the principles and practices of Responsive Classroom.
Master Based Learning
By the year 2020 all students in K-5th grade will be assessed based on standards.Β This is a different approach to providing feedback and promoting growth.
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Carrie Downie Elementary School utilizes curriculum programs that will help our students reach their full academic potential.
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Investigations in Number, Data, and Space: Math
Investigations is the math curriculum that Colonial School District uses. It is a K-5 program that was developed at TERC in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This program intends to children of different ages and backgrounds understand the foundations of number and operations, geometry, data, measurement, and early algebra. This website provides helpful tools for teachers, students and parents, including access to the curriculum by grade level and math content, as well as a βFor Familiesβ section.
A lot of our curriculum is stored in a Learning Management System entitled Schoology in 2nd β 5th grades.
FOSS: Science
FOSS (Full Option Science System) is the inquiry based science curriculum that Colonial School District uses. The website has a great deal of information about the science kits, along with games and activities organized by grade level. There is an information section for parents and teachers, along with articles and newsletters.
Social Studies
Reading, writing, speaking, and listening curriculum is provided for staff and students through our learning management system called Schoology.Β It follows the progressions of Common Core.
English/Language Arts
This writing model uses common language for teachers and students to communicate about the various characteristics of writing and establishes clear examples of what good writing looks like. The traits taught include ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation.
Staff
Our school is staffed by highly qualified teachers who are passionate about their profession. The staff has been trained by some of the top educational consultants in the United States. In addition, teachers receive professional development opportunities monthly to enhance their ability to keep up with the demands and changes in the greater society.
rosa.trotter@colonial.k12.de.us
Ext. 2020
Room 202
Kelli Batten
kelli.batten@colonial.k12.de.us
Ext. 2030
Room 203
Victoria Bennett
victoria.bennett@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 2040
Room 204
Mrs. Bennettβs Website
Sarah Kise
Sarah.Kise@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 2060
Room 206
Stacy McMullen
stacy.mcmullen@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 1080
Room 108
Mrs. McMullenβs Website
Heather Czajkowski
heather.czajkowski@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 2080
Room 208
Ellen Truckley
ellen.truckley@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 5070
Room 507
Lashanda Wooten
lashanda.wooten@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 5050
Room 505
Michelle Lacombe
michelle.lacombe@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 5060
Room 506
Christiana McLean
christiana.mclean@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 5040
Room 504
Dione Allen
dione.allen@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 5010
Room 501
Beth Holt
elizabeth.holt@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 5020
Room 502
Kerry ZeagerΒ
kerry.zeager@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 3040
Room 304
Brynn Michalcewiz
Brynn.Michalcewiz@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 3030
Room 303
Robin Cebenka
robin.detoro-cebenka@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 3020
Room 302
Elise Sharp 4/5 intensive
elise.sharp@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 3010
Room 301
Elyse Marsh
elyse.marsh@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 1030
Room 103
James Neal
timmothy.neal@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 1040
Room 104
Jasmine Lewis
Jasmine.lewis@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 1020
Room 102
Elise Sharp 4/5 intensive
elise.sharp@colonial.k12.de.us
ext. 3010
Room 301
Brittany Toler-McNeill, 3rd-5th Grade Counselor
brittany.toler-mcneill@colonial.k12.de.us ext.5003
Shelby McLearie, K-2nd Grade Counselor
shelby.mclearie@colonial.k12.de.us ext.2640
Dominique Spencer, Secretary
dominique.spencer@colonial.k12.de.us ext.2360
Ariana Salter, Nurse
Janet Halliday, Special Education Coordinator
janet.halliday@colonial.k12.de.us ext. 3050 Room 305
Olivia Aquino, School Psychologist
Christine Murphy, Reading Specialist
christine.murphy@colonial.k12.de.us ext. 2070 Room 207
Colleen Quinn,Β Reading Specialist
colleen.quinn@colonial.k12.de.us ext. 2070 Room 207
Dawn Cousins,Β Reading Interventionist
dawn.cousins@colonial.k12.de.us ext. 2010 Room 201
Melissa Ringler,Β Physical EducationΒ ext.1050
melissa.ringler@colonial.k12.de.us
Colleen Hoban,Β Library/TechΒ ext. 2390
colleen.hoban@colonial.k12.de.us
Deanna Daly,Β ArtΒ ext. 1070
deanna.daly@colonial.k12.de.us
Margaret Murray,Β Music/Band/ChorusΒ ext. 4010
margaret.murray@colonial.k12.de.usΒ
Michelle Wolfe,Β Math Coach ext. 5030
michelle.wolfe@colonial.k12.de.usΒ
Jennifer Klima,Β ELA Coach ext. 5030
jennifer.klima@colonial.k12.de.usΒ
General Info
Principal:
Kristina Lamia (kristina.lamia@colonial.k12.de.us)
Grade Levels:Β K-5
Phone:Β 302-323-2926
Fax Number: (302) 323-2929
Carrie Downie Pledge
I am a smart, special, valuable person.
I respect myself and my school.
I challenge myself in all I do.
I am proud to be a Dolphin and proud to be me!
Location
1201 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
School Hours
- Bus Drop Off: 8:45 am
- School Office Open: 8:00 am- 4:30 PM
- Student Hours: 8:55 am-3:35 pm
- Bus Departure: 3:50 PM