St. Peter The Apostle Elementary School
(Grades K-4)
Elementary School Information
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About The Program
Our elementary program builds a strong academic base for success in middle school and beyond. Through rigorous academics and engaging special classes, our students grow to love learning and challenge themselves to be their very best! Our supportive parents play a key role in making out program the vibrant success that it is.
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Testimonial
“Since joining St. Peter, my boys have thrived in every way! This school offers a safe environment, a better education, and amazing staff! To say the least, we are very happy with the results!”
-2nd & 3rd Grade Parent
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Requirements
Families joining our elementary program are asked to provide documents such as birth certificate and immunization records. Academic records are obtained by the school.
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Tuition
Parishioners at St. Peter the Apostle or Holy Spirit parishes receive a discount on tuition at St Peter the Apostle School. Other discounts may be available and tuition assistance is available through the Diocese of Wilmington.
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Meet The Elementary School Team
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Ms. Chelsea Kulesza
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
KULESZA@STPETERNEWCASTLE.ORG
This is my first year at St Peter, and I am so excited to be here! I received my masters in education along with my special education certificate from Immaculata University. Outside of school, I love to coach and play field hockey.
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Ms. Tess Walsh
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
WALSH@STPETERNEWCASTLE.ORG
I am Tess Walsh and this is my 5th year teaching at St. Peter the Apostle. I graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and Special Education. I currently teach second grade and in my free time I enjoy bike riding, hiking, and spending time outdoors. I am also an ice skater and an ice skating coach!
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Ms. Taylor Powlowicz
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
POWLOWICZ@STPETERNEWCASTLE.ORG
I’m originally from Bucks County, PA and received my bachelors degree from the University of Delaware. I can’t wait to get started in my first year here at St. Peter! My favorite animal is a penguin, and it is a goal of mine to visit the South Georgia Islands to see the colonies of penguins there. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my three cats.
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Ms. Chloe Chapman
FOURTH GRADE TEACHER
CHAPMAN@STPETERNEWCASTLE.ORG
This is my third year at St. Peter the Apostle. I received my bachelors degree from Wilmington University in elementary education k-6 and my special education certification as well. Outside of school, I enjoy spending my free time with my two dogs and my family.
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Mrs. Paula Burtell
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
BURTELL@STPETERNEWCASTLE.ORG
This is my eighth year working at St. Peter’s. After working in PreK-3 for the past six years (first as an aide and then as lead teacher for three years), I am now the kindergarten teacher. I am married with two children and a dog. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with my family.