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Staff
Kindergarten
Amber Taylor
Amber.Taylor@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 520
Renee Cresto
Renee.Cresto@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 518
Amy Filliben
Amy.Filliben@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 522
Erin Sanna
Erin.Sanna@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 516
Wendy Palsgrove
Wendy.Palsgrove@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 514
Susan Johnson
susan.johnson@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 514
1st Grade
Maureen Carrey
Maureen.Carey@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 314
Erik Hollstein
Erik.Hollstein@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 173
Lisa McLaughlin
Lisa.McLaughlin@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 203
Alison Gibbons
Alison.Gibbons@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 174
Shayla McGhee
Shayla.McGhee@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 313
2nd Grade
Megan Cunningham
Megan.Cunningham@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 315
Tracy Konkle
Tracy.Konkle@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 175
Kelly Talley
Kelly.Talley@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 316
Jessica Hertsenberg
Jessica.Hertsenberg@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 204
Alexandra Adams
Alexandra.Adams@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 176
3rd Grade
Donnajean Claar
Donnajean.Claar@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 317
Elizabeth Blevin
Elizabeth.Blevin@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 207
Ashley Wolinski
Ashley.Wolinski@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 207
Katrina Selle
Katrina.Selle@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 205
Wendy Girnis
Wendy.Girnis@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 204
Amy Freidman
Amy.Freidman@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 318
4th Grade
Carly Clanet
Carley.Clanet@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 403
Alyssa Clark
Alyssa.Clark@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 404
Lozetta Hayden
Lozetta.Hayden@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 208
Shelby Richard
Shelby.Richard@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 402
Chelsea Amin-Johnson
Chelsea.Amin-Johnson@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 401
Kim Barbato
Kimberly.Barbato@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 205
5th Grade
Mark Belair
Mark.Belair@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 405
Drew Webster
Drew.Webster@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 407
Shana Thomas (Pollard)
Shana.Pollard@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 408
Justin Hanger
Justin.Hanger@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 406
Kim Barbato
Kimberly.Barbato@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 205
Specialists
Gail Guidry, Physical Education
Gail.Guidry@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 526
Kristen Grabowksi, Physical Education
kristen.grabowski@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 526
Dan Bonacore, Art
daniel.bonacore@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 201
Janine Morgan-Doughty, STEAM/Library
Janine.Morgan-Doughty@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 552
Kerry Schussler, Band
Kerry.Schussler@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 510
Fred Higgins, Music
Frederick.Higgins@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 608
Cecilia Cole, Chorus
Cecilia.Cole@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 510
Instructional Coaches
Catharine Rana, Math Coach
Catharine.Rana@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 174
Carrie Hughes, Literacy Coach
Carrie.Hughes@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 174
Reading Support
Jeni Bufano, Interventionist
Jennifer.Bufano@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 175
Liz Towson, Interventionist
Elizabeth.Towson@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 175
Math Support
Ayanna Cooper-Taylor, Math Interventionist
Ayanna.Cooper-Taylor@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 174
Student Support Staff
Kim Reid, Nurse
Kimberly.Reid@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 302
Heidi Gerhard, Guidance Counselor
Heidi.Gerhard@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 511
Brooke Bickling, Special Education Coordinator
Brooke.Bickling@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915. ext. 509
Teresa Dunham, School Psychologist
Teresa.Dunham@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915. ext. 509
ESL
Karin Elentrio
Karin.Elentrio@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 206
Michele Francia
Michele.Francia@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 206
Occupational Therapist
Tara Kulak,
tara.kulak@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 171
Physical Therapist
Christine Palmer-Casey
christine.casey@colonial.k12.de.us
302-323-2915, ext. 171
General Info
Principal:
Kerri Campbell (kerri.campbell@colonial.k12.de.us)
Assistant Principal:
Marc Emerick (Marc.Emerick@colonial.k12.de.us)
Grade Levels: K-5
Phone 302-323-2915
Location
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
ABOUT US
- About
- Our Vision, Mission, and Core Beliefs
- Academics
- Field Trip Guidelines
- Boxtops
- School Wide PBS
- Student Resources
Our Vision, Mission, and Core Beliefs
“Our vision is to empower every student to become college and career ready by achieving his or her academic potential in a safe, positive, and nurturing school environment.”
“Our mission is to create a learning environment in which students are empowered to exercise their full academic ability. We will foster a collaborative atmosphere utilizing research-based techniques and practices so that students will reach their potential as independent, contributing members in a global society.”
Core Beliefs
“Every child can and will learn.”
“They’re all our students. We must work together to figure it out.”
“Do what is best for kids. Try to make a difference every day.”
“It is important to build positive relationships – with staff, students, parents, principals, community.”
“Have goals and expectations, and try to rise to the challenge to meet them.”
Reading/Language Arts
Common Core (CCSS)
Words Their Way
Math
Common Core (CCSS)
TERC Investigations
Science
Next Gen Science Standards
Social Studies
Harcourt Horizons
1. Please arrive at the school at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
2. Only Castle Hills students scheduled to participate in the trip may attend.
3. Students are to be properly supervised at all times. Students are never to be left on their own.
4. Because of the need for close supervision of participating students, no other children will be permitted to accompany chaperones on any field trips.
5. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited at all times.
6. Each time you board a bus or leave a building, you should take a count of your group.
7. Do not alter the trip routine, which has been designated by the sponsoring teacher.
8. Do not send students to run errands or deliver messages. If needed, please accompany them.
9. Please be sure students use quiet voices and walk at all times. 10. Chaperones should turn all cell phones to vibrate or off to minimize disruptions to the presenters.
11. If lunch is eaten on the trip, students are responsible to clean up their area.
12. Accompany your children to the restrooms at appropriate times.
13. No gum chewing or candy is permitted on the trip.
14. If a child does not adhere to the Castle Hills rules or is disrespectful or uncooperative, notify a teacher immediately.
15. If a there is a medical concern during the trip, notify a teacher immediately.
16. If applicable, chaperones must supervise students to the souvenir or snack shop at specified times.
Thank you very much for volunteering to chaperone! Your assistance makes this trip possible!

Please clip and send in the box tops that you find on all kinds of products in your home. The box tops will earn money for our school. Help us reach our goal of $1,000.
Check out the Box Top “Thermometer” in the school lobby to see our progress. More information can be found at the Boxtops for Education website .You can even shop online to earn box tops by clicking on Marketplace.
P.B.S., or Positive Behavior System, is a schoolwide behavior management system that establishes clear and consistent rules and procedures throughout Castle Hills Elementary School. Students follow five basic “Royal Rules” which are:
Be Cooperative
Be Helpful
Exceed Expectations
Be Safe
Make Smart Choices
The goal is to help children become self-disciplined, responsible, and to be able to make good choices. Together, the home and school are responsible for helping our students become good citizens.
H.U.G.S.
The H.U.G.s program is a part of the school-wide Positive Behavior System and was created as a means to respond positively to students and encourage appropriate behavior. H.U.G.s, which stands for “Hello”, “Update”, and “Goodbye” is a check-in/check-out program for students who may require extra support. Through the program, students are paired with staff members (“mentors”), who help teach students appropriate behaviors and provide reinforcement and positive attention. There is daily communication (through the use of a point card or tracking sheet) between students, teachers, and parents regarding behavior concerns and successes.

Tumblebooks online library of animated books is available to Castle Hills
students. Log in with the username castlehIlls and the password books to
begin your reading adventure.
ThinkCentral
Reading curriculum activities and ebooks are available at this site.
Check with your teacher for log-in information.
Study Island
You can access this site using your full name @ ches (janedoe@ches or
janedoe-smith@ches). The password is your lunch number.
Success Tracker
Math curriculum games and tutorials are available at this site.
See your classroom teacher for log-in information.