Yes!  It's that time once again- time to head back to school!

Irving ISD is an amazing district with several learning opportunities for students at all levels.  I am starting my 25th year in Irving ISD and I am so proud to be the principal of Townley Elementary.  

Our Mission: At Townley, we ensure that all Torchlighters will learn and grow.  

Our Vision: Torchlighters will shine brighter one day at a time.  

We value:  Relationships, Kindness & Gratitude, Empathy, Perseverance & Growth, Respectfulness, Responsibility, and A Positive Learning Environment 

Here are a few important dates and reminders:

• School hours are 7:45am - 3:15pm.  Cafeteria Doors open at 7:15 for all students; other doors open at 7:30 for student arrival.  

• Fridays are Townley Spirit Day.  Students are welcomed to wear Townley t-shirts or uniform polos and blue jeans. 

• Dismissal Safety Protocols:  Students will stay in the building if they are car riders or parent walk ups.  You must have a car tag to pick up your child during the dismissal process for car riders and parent pick-ups.  Please remain in your car or at the designated Parent Walk-Up Station. Car Tags are for car riders only.  Car Tags will not be used for the Parent Walk-Up Station.

• If you are picking up your child from school before 2:30, you will need your ID.  Students will not be released after 2:30. 

• Don't forget to put your spirit sticks and key chain to your new backpack.  Students new to Townley will receive a special keychain to hold their spirit sticks. 

• Cell Phones: We’re so proud of our students for doing a great job following the rules, and we truly appreciate your support in helping us maintain this!

• Students should not use cell phones or any other electronic devices during the school day, in line with district and campus policies.

• All personal devices, including cell phones and smartphones, must be turned off while on campus and kept in their backpack.

• If a student is found using their phone during school hours, it will be collected and taken to the front office. A parent or guardian will need to come to the school to pick up the device.

• For more detailed information, you can refer to our Student Code of Conduct.

Thank you, families, for allowing us to be a part of your child's educational journey.  We cannot wait to see your child #ShineBrightly this school year. 

Important Dates:

• Monday, August 11 from 4:30-6:00pm- Meet the Teacher

• Wednesday, August 13- First Day of School!  Families of PreK, K, and 1st graders can walk their child to class on Aug. 13-15.  All other grade levels will walk to class independently.

• Monday, August 18- Independence Day!  All students will walk into the building on their own.  Students can wear a red t-shirt to show they are "Red"y to for the new school year.

Welcome back Torchlighters! I'm so excited for the 2025-2026 school year to begin! I loved seeing all the smiles and getting all the hugs on Meet the Teacher night. I know it's going to be an exciting year with all the celebrations we have planned... just to name a few:

• Perfect Attendance Parties - where we dance and eat yummy treats!,

• Golden Ticket Principal Board - where students place the tickets they earned for excellent behavior to make a Tic-Tac-Toe, then all 12 students get to go to the Prize Closet and pick ANY TOY they want! 

• Student Celebrations - where every 6 weeks, teachers recognize 5 students who have made gains and show effort in reading, writing, math, science, and "Top Torchlighter Student"(is always Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn.) These students are recognized during lunch and are given backpack Spirit Sticks.

Tips to set your child up for success: 

1. Make sure you are checking your child's HAC(Home Access Center) often to stay informed about your child's grades, attendance, and tardies. 

2. Make appointments after 9:30am so they will not be counted absent, and always bring a doctors note so absences will be excused. 

3. Communicate with your child's teacher often so your child knows you are partners in their education.

Together, we will help your child grow to their fullest potential, build their problem solving skills, and ignite a passion for learning! I look forward to another year where all our Torchlighters will Shine Brightly!

  “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – WB Yeats

Welcome back for another year of learning, growing, and excitement. I hope you had a wonderful summer. As we start this new school year, let's start off supporting our students and staff. We have an amazing staff that are excited about seeing and teaching your child this year. Parents please remember that every child needs to be in uniform everyday and need to be at school no later than 7:45 and picked up no later than 3:30. This year the curriculum can also be accessed online to help you better help your child keep up academically. Parents please make sure your child is at school everyday possible. If your child has a fever or truly sick, please follow doctors' orders. Your child attendance is important to his/her learning and growth. Parents please make sure you signed up for Kinvolved for communication purposes and make sure you sign up for HAC so that you can keep up with your child's grades and attendance. Again, welcome to Townley Elementary or welcome back for those of you that were with us last year.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I will be more than happy to assist you.

"It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently." —Anthony Robbins